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The 'brain drain': How India's education system is failing its economy

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 25-11-2013

My column from last week on the "reverse brain drain" phenomenon, highlighting the recent trend of NRI's returning to India, seemed to hit a particular nerve among Indians and NRI's alike. To source

Biodiversity

Eco-tags for Sanctuaries in Maharashtra, India

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 25-11-2013

Union Environment Ministry of India on Wednesday, 13 Nov 2013 announced that around 60,000 square km area of the Western Ghats have been identified as an ecologically sensitive zone, out of which over 17,000 sq km falls in Maharashtra and which in total covers 2,133 villages itself in the state. Read on

India’s Press Faces an Online Future

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 18-11-2013

Two years ago, Samir Patil surveyed his publishing floor in Mumbai, one of 10 he owned, and saw death. It was not for a lack of lively activity. To source

Green New Deal

E-Commerce: Setting a New Trend in India

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 18-11-2013

India is of becoming home to the world's youngest population. 50 percent of the population are below the age of 25 years and an astonishing 65 percent are under the age of 35. This young demographic is currently driving e-commerce in India. Read on

Young India is driving the e-commerce revolution

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 18-11-2013

Here are some exciting statistics - India has more than 50% of its population below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. To source

India's poor rural telecoms penetration shows more govt incentives needed

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 18-11-2013

India's Department of Telecom (DoT) latest report indicates that as of July 31, 2013, tele-density in rural India is only 41.64 per cent, while urban India enjoys 146 per cent, according to To source

Peace

Maoist Threat: India Meeting the Challenge

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 16-11-2013

What began as an uprising against poverty and ill treatment of the landless has grown so big that no other force plays more into India’s security and growth than the so-called 'red corridor'. Read on

Top 10 NGOs of India

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 04-11-2013

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Green New Deal

Soleckshaws: The Eco-Friendly Public Transport Tricycle in Delhi

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 04-11-2013

What a great idea, A rickshaw powered by solar electric power with a catchy name - 'Soleckshaw' i.e. SOL for solar, E for Electric and CKSHAW for Rickshaw. Read on

Child marriage in India: The results of the ugliest side of poverty

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 28-10-2013

I had a wonderful childhood growing up in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, India. The memories I cherish most are playing in the green paddy fields and counting stars at night till my eyes drooped. To source

Chances

Moving Towards a Caste-free India

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 28-10-2013

We all dream of a society where caste doesn’t exist, where equal rights and opportunities are available to all citizens. India has tried to eradicate the caste system but still hasn’t been able to completely get rid of it. Read on

Responsibility needed from China, India

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 28-10-2013

The Baltics were in safe hands, at least for two days in early September as dignitaries and decision-makers arrived for meetings and discussions over regional and global safety and security. To source

Responsibility

Celebrating a Cracker-less Diwali

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 26-10-2013

The festive season is back in India and everyone is on the streets. Read on

India’s energy race with China sparks $4 billion loan rush

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 21-10-2013

Oil and Natural Gas Corp. To source

Energy

India-US Nuclear Deal: What Is Happening?

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 21-10-2013

The US-India Nuclear Deal, or the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, is a landmark deal which has transformed the global landscape. The contract was originally initiated between former US President Mr. George W. Bush and Indian Prime Minister Mr. Read on

India’s Secret to Low-Cost Health Care

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 19-10-2013

A renowned Indian heart surgeon is currently building a 2,000-bed, internationally accredited To source

Air pollution causes lung cancer: World Health Organization

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 19-10-2013

The World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on Thursday declared air pollution as carcinogenic — a major cause for cancer among humans. To source

Non-state actors are not sent from heaven: Pranab

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 07-10-2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has rejected the Pakistan government’s contention that it has nothing to do with terror attacks in India, saying non-state actors do not come from heaven, but from territory under Pakistan’s control. To source

Health

Solar for Clean Water

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 07-10-2013

Clean water is essential for life. The importance of a clean drop of water can be realised on a trip to a village in Rajasthan or a town in sub-saharan Africa. On the other hand, water is taken for granted in most of the developed countries whereas in a developing country, finding access to safe drinking water can be a great hassle. Read on

Mumbai College fests turn into tool to fight India’s problems

Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 30-09-2013

College students are looking for ways to make their college fests different from hundreds of similar events in the city, and they have hit upon a novel idea to make their fests not just more popular, but also more meaningful. Most colleges are now incorporating a campaign against the ills plaguing our society in their fests. To source