Comments on: IIT–Inspire, Involve and Transform http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:41:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: On IITs, PanIIT, and the Funding of 50 New IITs http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-130001 On IITs, PanIIT, and the Funding of 50 New IITs Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:55:12 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-130001 [...] 2. IIT: Inspire, Involve and Transform –Part 1. [...] [...] 2. IIT: Inspire, Involve and Transform –Part 1. [...]

]]> By: Atanu Dey on India’s Development » PanIIT’s “Reach 4 India” http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-98824 Atanu Dey on India’s Development » PanIIT’s “Reach 4 India” Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:48:16 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-98824 [...] Methinks their reach exceeds their grasp. [I have written previously about PanIIT here: Inspire, Involve, and Transform—Part 1, and Part 2.] [...] [...] Methinks their reach exceeds their grasp. [I have written previously about PanIIT here: Inspire, Involve, and Transform—Part 1, and Part 2.]

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]]> By: Sanjay Das Gupta http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-61786 Sanjay Das Gupta Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:05:51 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-61786 Thanks for being objective. Whether you are inspired or not, but wish to give transformational process a chance - contact me sanjaydg@rediffmail.com Your criticism have a certain validity. Your synicism also has a place in egging people to get involved. I applaud your script. Regards Thanks for being objective. Whether you are inspired or not, but wish to give transformational process a chance – contact me sanjaydg@rediffmail.com

Your criticism have a certain validity. Your synicism also has a place in egging people to get involved. I applaud your script.
Regards

]]> By: newbie http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-60624 newbie Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:31:41 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-60624 Although your article is quite well written and some points have been well depicted in ur article I want to ask you as to where are u heading with your article. Are u saying that IITians are a worthless species or at best just add a little value to the establishment, or are you saying that "I am just describing what I saw at the meet" If the latter is the case then you could have made it more entertaining. However for former case you should back it up with stats. make it more penetrating. if neither then plz clarify your main reason for writing it. So plz clarify... Although your article is quite well written and some points have been well depicted in ur article I want to ask you as to where are u heading with your article.
Are u saying that IITians are a worthless species or at best just add a little value to the establishment, or are you saying that “I am just describing what I saw at the meet”
If the latter is the case then you could have made it more entertaining.
However for former case you should back it up with stats. make it more penetrating.
if neither then plz clarify your main reason for writing it.

So plz clarify…

]]> By: Atanu Dey on India’s Development » IIT-Inspire, Invovle, and Transform — 2 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-60054 Atanu Dey on India’s Development » IIT-Inspire, Invovle, and Transform — 2 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:59:15 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-60054 [...] ge Soros, and His Holiness Pujania Gurudevji Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji. I wrote briefly about Kalam, Tharoor and Soros the last time and ran out of steam before I could g [...] [...] ge Soros, and His Holiness Pujania Gurudevji Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji. I wrote briefly about Kalam, Tharoor and Soros the last time and ran out of steam before I could g [...]

]]> By: Atanu Dey on India’s Development » IIT-Inspire, Invovle, and Transform — 2 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-59980 Atanu Dey on India’s Development » IIT-Inspire, Invovle, and Transform — 2 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:10:29 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-59980 [...] ge Soros, and His Holiness Pujania Gurudevji Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji. I wrote briefly about Kalam, Tharoor and Soros the last time and ran out of steam before I could g [...] [...] ge Soros, and His Holiness Pujania Gurudevji Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji. I wrote briefly about Kalam, Tharoor and Soros the last time and ran out of steam before I could g [...]

]]> By: Manu http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-59056 Manu Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:57:32 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-59056 Reality check Atanu - what did you expect out of the conference? You were not going to hear of original research that took mankind closer to the ultimate truth (or some bars for that matter). I have never been to a pan-IIT conference but have seen the invitations. Expecting anything besides a networking opportunity is asking for too much. Reality check Atanu – what did you expect out of the conference? You were not going to hear of original research that took mankind closer to the ultimate truth (or some bars for that matter).

I have never been to a pan-IIT conference but have seen the invitations. Expecting anything besides a networking opportunity is asking for too much.

]]> By: Suhasini Gururaja http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-58848 Suhasini Gururaja Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:12:14 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-58848 Very nicely written! You got yourself another loyal reader, I am hooked! :) Very nicely written! You got yourself another loyal reader, I am hooked! :)

]]> By: Shanu http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56617 Shanu Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:08:12 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56617 Surely, there would have been something good at the Pan IIT Meet .. no ? Surely, there would have been something good at the Pan IIT Meet .. no ?

]]> By: mishti http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56398 mishti Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:02:08 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56398 Gr8 post. Eagerly awaiting the second instalment. Gr8 post. Eagerly awaiting the second instalment.

]]> By: apu http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56384 apu Fri, 29 Dec 2006 04:44:53 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56384 Interesting write up - not too long at all - since it holds your interest to the end. It would be also interesting to know what how/whether you thought the conference achieved its objectives, to what extent, and what are likely to be the outcomes ? Interesting write up – not too long at all – since it holds your interest to the end.

It would be also interesting to know what how/whether you thought the conference achieved its objectives, to what extent, and what are likely to be the outcomes ?

]]> By: rc http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56356 rc Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:37:56 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56356 An interesting anecdote about IITians. Does anyone remember the program about the IITs telecast on CBS 60-minutes ? In that program someone said something to the effect of , "IITs are better than Stanford, MIT, Princeton put together". This story was splashed all over the internet. See <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?artid=34701392" rel="nofollow"> here for a sample </a> I was working at a major US corp at that time. The funny thing was the next day a whole bunch of IITians who were applying for a green card printed out these stories and attached it to their GC applications. You could'nt ask for a better reality check. An interesting anecdote about IITians.

Does anyone remember the program about the IITs telecast on CBS 60-minutes ? In that program someone said something to the effect of , “IITs are better than Stanford, MIT, Princeton put together”. This story was splashed all over the internet. See here for a sample

I was working at a major US corp at that time. The funny thing was the next day a whole bunch of IITians who were applying for a green card printed out these stories and attached it to their GC applications.

You could’nt ask for a better reality check.

]]> By: Raghuveer http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56350 Raghuveer Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:25:02 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56350 Nice diary and cannot wait for the piece on SSRS. If past reactions are any indications, we are in for some fun! While you are in the mood, why not another post on your favorite columnist, Tom 'Flatworld' Friedman? :) How come he wasn't there at the conference? Seriously though, without a serious agenda for sufficient follow-up, this conference will continue to remain a self-congratulatory shagfest for the alumni. Nice diary and cannot wait for the piece on SSRS. If past reactions are any indications, we are in for some fun! While you are in the mood, why not another post on your favorite columnist, Tom ‘Flatworld’ Friedman? :) How come he wasn’t there at the conference?

Seriously though, without a serious agenda for sufficient follow-up, this conference will continue to remain a self-congratulatory shagfest for the alumni.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56302 Anonymous Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:18:03 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56302 <strong>IIT</strong> DesiPundit flagged this interesting post from Atanu Dey. Kalam is charming. There is a naïve simplicity about him that is endearing. His eagerness and sincerity is almost childlike. Perhaps that accounts for why he is an able administrator; people li... IIT

DesiPundit flagged this interesting post from Atanu Dey.
Kalam is charming. There is a naïve simplicity about him that is endearing. His eagerness and sincerity is almost childlike. Perhaps that accounts for why he is an able administrator; people li…

]]> By: DesiPundit » Archives » Panned IIT http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56279 DesiPundit » Archives » Panned IIT Fri, 29 Dec 2006 01:30:58 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56279 [...] ned IIT Confused | Governance Atanu Day reports from the PanIIT 2006 and has some interesting observations to share. Kalam is charming. There is a na [...] [...] ned IIT
Confused | Governance

Atanu Day reports from the PanIIT 2006 and has some interesting observations to share. Kalam is charming. There is a na [...]

]]> By: Sameer http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56185 Sameer Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:24:56 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56185 Great observation about Kalam and his speech. Wonder if anyone has quantified how much it costs the average citizens due to celebrity/politicians going about to cut a ribbon or give a speech in India. The time (supposedly) productive time lost due to delays and all... I am guessing it would be quite high. Can't wait for the next part. Jai Gurudev! Great observation about Kalam and his speech. Wonder if anyone has quantified how much it costs the average citizens due to celebrity/politicians going about to cut a ribbon or give a speech in India. The time (supposedly) productive time lost due to delays and all… I am guessing it would be quite high.

Can’t wait for the next part. Jai Gurudev!

]]> By: Tushar http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56183 Tushar Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:19:21 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56183 Soros is a rotten toad. Funds leftist NGOs like Human Rights Watch who never get tired of vilifying Israel for every wrong in the world, hobnobs with Democratic party arch-leftists. Yeah, did I mention he funds the Carter Center or should I say Senile Dementia Jimma Center alongwith Arab oilsheikhs. A self-hating Jew at best--thats George Soros for you. Soros is a rotten toad. Funds leftist NGOs like Human Rights Watch who never get tired of vilifying Israel for every wrong in the world, hobnobs with Democratic party arch-leftists. Yeah, did I mention he funds the Carter Center or should I say Senile Dementia Jimma Center alongwith Arab oilsheikhs. A self-hating Jew at best–thats George Soros for you.

]]> By: Ameet Deshpande http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56155 Ameet Deshpande Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:41:28 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56155 He Atanu loved the post :-) I have seen President's complicated powerpoints.. and thanks for being a vocal cynic. Because truth lies in between cynicism and naivety. Despite Kalam's being grandfather, the good thing is he is there, is himself and has a genuine initiative to do good. He Atanu
loved the post :-) I have seen President’s complicated powerpoints.. and thanks for being a vocal cynic. Because truth lies in between cynicism and naivety. Despite Kalam’s being grandfather, the good thing is he is there, is himself and has a genuine initiative to do good.

]]> By: Pranav http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-56114 Pranav Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:28:57 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-56114 Dear Atanu, Was there anything good about PanIIT? Any indication of inspiring, involving and transforming? Any indication of such a conviction? Dear Atanu,

Was there anything good about PanIIT? Any indication of inspiring, involving and transforming? Any indication of such a conviction?

]]> By: amar http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-55819 amar Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:14:03 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-55819 Atanu, Wow! ROFL. I cannot wait for the next one. Atanu,
Wow! ROFL. I cannot wait for the next one.

]]> By: M http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-55799 M Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:54:33 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-55799 Hilarious. Keen on reading part II. Hilarious. Keen on reading part II.

]]> By: Tejaswi http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-55788 Tejaswi Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:39:14 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-55788 I believe the MC was Tom Alter, who apart from his firang roles here and there, has also written a few books, and is quite active in the Mumbai theater scene. His gaffe is very surprising, given his personality. Eagerly awaiting the next segment. I believe the MC was Tom Alter, who apart from his firang roles here and there, has also written a few books, and is quite active in the Mumbai theater scene. His gaffe is very surprising, given his personality.

Eagerly awaiting the next segment.

]]> By: jayant http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/comment-page-1/#comment-55747 jayant Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:05:11 +0000 http://www.deeshaa.org/2006/12/28/iit-inspire-involve-and-transform/#comment-55747 Atanu, "IIT" - Some people have all the luck! Eagerly awaiting Part II. Happy New Year to yourself and all those who read your Blog. Cheers! Jayant N. Atanu,
“IIT” – Some people have all the luck! Eagerly awaiting Part II.
Happy New Year to yourself and all those who read your Blog. Cheers!
Jayant N.

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