March 31, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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I believe that no discovery of fact, however trivial, can be wholly useless to the race, and that no trumpeting of falsehood, however virtuous in intent, can be anything but vicious. I believe that all government is evil, in that … Continue reading
March 30, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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The Indian education system is in distress. It is critically in need of reform since it is inefficient and ineffective. What exists today is something that was designed to serve the needs of a different era with different objectives and … Continue reading
March 27, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Today I was at the bank depositing some cash when the teller discovered that one of the Rs 500 bills I gave her was fake. Visual examination did not reveal that the bill was counterfeit; only under UV light can … Continue reading
March 26, 2006
by suhit
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The theory of computation studies a class of problems called ‘NP Complete.’ These are problems that are considered computationally hard in the sense that all known algorithms to solve them require a non-deterministic Turing machine polynomial orders of time. The … Continue reading
March 25, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Today’s poem is one of the saddest I have read in the English language. It is by W. H. Auden, dated around 1945. The last line encapsulates deep despair and sadness. I think it is best to read it when … Continue reading
March 22, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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The cost of living is high in India, as I mentioned the last time. The dominant theme around where I live in Kalyani Nagar in Pune is one of massive construction. Multistoried residential buildings, shopping centers and office complexes are … Continue reading
March 21, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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The delightful story told in an earlier post Thoughts Without a Thinker must be followed by the story that Amar was kind enough to point me to on his blog. Go read Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art).
March 21, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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A few days ago, Voice of Ambition called me to talk about the Indian economy. I would not be so immodest as to suggest that you listen to the podcast in which I appear, but I would certainly recommend that … Continue reading
March 18, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Today we have naming of parts. Yesterday, We had daily cleaning. And tomorrow morning, We shall have what to do after firing. But today, Today we have naming of parts. Japonica
March 16, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Burundi comes before Canada lexicographically but Canada leads in all measures of human welfare one could care to compare the two on. I am endlessly fascinated by the contrast between different parts of the world. How on earth did humans … Continue reading
March 15, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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SAPIENTIA Keith Hudson of Bath, England, whom we met on this blog, has a Daily Wisdom mailing list. Here is today’s item (#178): Cervantes turned up today on the random page of Wednesday’s dictionary. The author of Don Quixote, the … Continue reading
March 14, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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The management wishes everyone a wonderful Holi and lots of color in your life throughout the year. {This is a picture from a wonderful Holi in Nagpur about 10 years ago. My sister Sunu and her son Rahul.}
March 13, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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My colleague Veer Bothra is the Mobile Pundit. Recently he discussed teledensity and GDP growth where he quoted an email exchange from me on the distinction between correlation and causation. Here it is for the record:
March 12, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Dr. Atanu Dey – Edward Hugh – The Economy of India SUNDAY, MARCH 05, 2006 James Reese, Atanu Dey and Edward Hugh discuss the Indian economy. Topics covered include: Indian development options; should India be treated as a single country; … Continue reading
March 12, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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I miss the days when I used to work at HP in the Silicon Valley. Those were the days. One of the high points of my time there (7 years ending in 1991) was my association with the Usenet group … Continue reading
March 12, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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If publishing a bunch of cartoons results in significant death and destruction around the world, imagine what it must require to actually speak critically of Islam on an Arabic television program. Dr Wafa Sultan has — how should I put … Continue reading
March 11, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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The spirit that is human. A random act of generosity. {Hat tip: Charity Focus.}
March 11, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Ron Somers, President, United States-India Business Council, writes a letter to NY Times on March 8th, 2006, titled “Thomas Friedman Is Flat Wrong” in response to the NY Times “Letting India in the Club” (Column by Thomas L. Friedman, March … Continue reading
March 10, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Unsurprisingly, Islamic terrorism struck once again. Just three days ago in Varanasi about two dozen innocent Hindus were bombed out of existence and around a 100 wounded. Indians being the victims of Islamic terrorism has become routine and mundane – … Continue reading
March 9, 2006
by Atanu Dey
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Triumph of hype and hyperbole over honest reporting. ABCNews has a report titled “India Rising: One Billion Reasons to Care,” a study in scare mongering. I am sure that some Indians will misinterpret the report as high praise, instead of … Continue reading