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INDIA’S LEAD IN GOVERNMENT 2.0
MAR 24, 2011
 Posted by Abhay K
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What is Gov 2.0? Gov 2.0 is all about a new culture of open governance, greater citizen involvement through the judicious use of web 2.0. Gov 2.0 is about interactive democracy against representative democracy, it is about open administration that involves citizens participation against closed administration and it is about spirit of voluntarily sharing information against closely guarding it. The world has started moving towards Gov 2.0 without even being conscious about it. What has made Gov 2.0 possible is the widespread availability of Internet connected desktops and hand held devices. At present India has 80 million Internet connections, and…... Full Text
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INDIA: A GREAT SOFT POWER
FEB 22, 2011
 Posted by Abhay K
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India is an ancient civilization with five thousand years of recorded history. Over these long years Indians have perfected many cultural attributes that may be appealing to the rest of the world - what Joseph Nye likes to call 'soft power’. Some good examples of Indian soft power are Yoga, Bollywood, Ayurveda and the great Indian cuisine (including curry and chicken tikka). India has produced some great personalities during the past three thousand years who continue to shape our modern world with their great vision. Non-violence, respect for other people and cultures, respect for other viewpoints and scientific query have…... Full Text
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INDIA IS FAST BECOMING ASIA’S ART & LITERARY HUB
JAN 27, 2011
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India is fast becoming Asia's art and literary hub. India Art Summit and Jaipur Literary Festival are two significant art and literary events that took place back to back this January in India's capital Delhi and Jaipur respectively. Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is located 281 kilometers from the national capital Delhi in the Western India state of Rajasthan. Delhi and Jaipur along with Agra, where the famous Taj Mahal is located, form the Golden Triangle of India's tourist hotspots. Full Text
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THE INSPIRING OBAMAS
DEC 9, 2010
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The visit of Barack and Michelle Obama has left India mesmerized, especially Indian youth. The President and the First Lady share a great chemistry, mutual admiration and warmth, rare qualities among the world’s top political leaders, and could be an example for many here in India and across the world. Michelle Obama not only made inspiring speeches in Mumbai but also danced into the hearts and minds of millions of young Indians, bringing them closer to the U.S. During her speeches she emphasized her modest background and strong values, the importance of education, and the audacity to dream big in…... Full Text
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