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January 9, 2012 The `Pink Conference City’ of India Monday, January 9, 2012: Today was the last day of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas . In the afternoon I met Sir Goolam Kaderbhoy Noon (pictu over tea and then attended the President’s …
January 8, 2012 PM inaugurates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Sunday, January 8, 2012: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, in the morning which was followed by few sessions. During …
January 8, 2012 Janus’ month In Jaipur this weekend for Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas. The spirit of New Year’s Day continues throughout the month of January in India. In Roman mythology January is named after Janus – the God …
January 7, 2012 For the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Jaipur Saturday, January 7, 2012: I arrived in Delhi last night. The flight was bumpy due to the inclement weather. Today afternoon I attended the lunch at the India International Centre …
January 5, 2012 Documentary on Amartya Sen January 5, 2012: On the evening of January 2nd I invited a few friends for dinner including Dr Suman Ghosh who recently produced and directed a documentary on Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. That …
January 1, 2012 Untitled India stands up for a change From a national perspective, as we step into 2012, the negatives outweigh positives – inflation, price rise, Lokpal fiasco, falling rupee, fears of an …
December 27, 2011 Events aplenty Tuesday, December 27, 2011: I spent much of yesterday and the whole day today in office. Yesterday afternoon I went to attend the prize distribution ceremony at the West Bengal …
December 25, 2011 Polo – the oldest game on oldest ground Christmas weekend and whole Kolkata is in a joyous mood. After all, Calcutta was the city built by the British on the lines of London and has a long tradition …
December 23, 2011 Keeping up with events in Jaipur and Kolkata Friday, December 23, 2011: I returned from Jaipur today morning for which I took the morning flight. I seldom avail of this flight. The Jaipur trip was very fruitful as …
December 21, 2011 Desert Souls Wednesday, December 21st, 2011: I arrived in Jaipur yesterday evening. Today evening was the inauguration of Desert Souls – a series of programmes on Rajasthan’s talents (picture). Desert Souls is …
December 19, 2011 Polo match in city Monday, December 19, 2011: I was again at the Pat Williamson Ground to watch the match between Calcutta Polo Club and Nusantara (Indonesia). Polo is the only outdoor sports which I fully understand and watch in person. …
December 18, 2011 At the oldest polo ground in the world On Sunday December 18th I was at the Pat Williamson Ground, one of the oldest polo club grounds in the world. This ground has given birth to polo in Kolkata …
