[Assam] FW: Thanks for taking action

2011-04-08 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
· Please watch this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlyyE7wDzNk to hear T R Raghunandan, the Ex-IAS Officer’s speech and see his presentation on corruption in India. You will be surprised to see and read why the corrupt ones go scot free and how they get the courage for all

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] AFNA : Newsletter for a cause

2011-04-12 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Ankur, Thanks for sharing this information. It is with much pleasure I have gone through the different activities initiated and supported by AFNA. Some where I read “There are two ways of spreading light - to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it”. That is what AFNA is doing.

[Assam] India on the move

2011-05-09 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
One of my friends sent me the following and I wanted to share with you. Quote: There were two rickshaw-walas vying for our business when we wanted to go to Sankat-Mochan temple in Benaras. I agreed to go with the one who was about 20, seemed like a regular young rickshaw-wala, but I found

Re: [Assam] India on the move

2011-05-09 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
assumption - that MBAs don't work. Maybe, there's some truth to it. --Ram On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl wrote: One of my friends sent me the following and I wanted to share with you. Quote: There were two rickshaw-walas vying for our

[Assam] Friends of Majuli

2011-05-12 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Friends of Majuli - A new Facebook Group. Majuli is a wonder of nature. Situated in the midst of the mighty Brahmaputra river, it is one of the largest river islands in the world. It is populated by different colourful communities, majority of whom abide by the tenets of Saint Srimanta

Re: [Assam] assam Digest, Vol 70, Issue 11

2011-05-13 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
) 7. Mosaic (Manoj Das) 8. Friends of Majuli (Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 13:22:47 +0530 From: Altaf Mazid altafma...@gmail.com To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around

[Assam] FW: A request.

2011-06-17 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
''The Al-Ameen Welfare Society, Panjabari,Guwahati,a Non-Political voluntary organization formed in June 2003 and registered under Societies Act of 1860 has been working in various fields of Social Welfare. Now, a project is planned to chronicle the rich history of the Muslims of Assam with their

[Assam] Another success story from India

2011-06-19 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Quarry worker's daughter makes it to top law school http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Quarry-workers-daughter-ma kes-it-to-top-law-school/articleshow/8907372.cms The erstwhile student of Shanti Bhavan was picked up by the school at the age of four and educated by them.

Re: [Assam] [FASS-General-Body] Video link : MITRO Vol 2

2011-06-24 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Congratulations to Rajen and his team. You have done your homework well. As a result we have a presentation which gives a glimpse of Assam and the Seven Sisters. In a nutshell it introduces the viewer to the North East and its culture. Thanks Ankur for uploading the video. I shall include it in

[Assam] The First park in Guinness World Record by The Largest Number of Hanging Flower Baskets---Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

2011-06-30 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Where there is a will - supported by almost unlimited funds and the motivated group of people, almost a paradise can be created even in the middle of the desert. See what they have created in the desert - AL-Ain Paradise, with thousands of flower baskets in the middle of the desert.

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] (non) Acceptance of the US visa application fees at Guwahati

2011-07-22 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Congratulations Ankur. Many will be thankful to you now and also in the future. Excellent initiative. Keep it up. Greetings, Wahid da From: northeastin...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:northeastin...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ankur Bora Sent: 22 July 2011 04:37 To:

[Assam] India and It - The other side of the coin.

2011-07-27 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Wanted: Operators for laptops in MCD http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/newdelhi/Wanted-Operators-for-laptop s-in-MCD/Article1-726433.aspx They have laptops. They have internet connections. And they'll soon have their own page on the MCD website. But each of the 272 municipal

[Assam] success story - Bihar

2011-08-04 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Developers, investors queuing up to make the most of the growth story in Bihar http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/developers-i nvestors-queuing-up-to-make-the-most-of-the-growth-story-in-bihar/articlesho w/9487070.cms Hope one day we shall be able to read success

Re: [Assam] success story - Bihar

2011-08-05 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
: 05 August 2011 08:05 To: w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl; A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world Subject: Re: [Assam] success story - Bihar and Rajyapal is a 'kharkhuwa' ..:) Srijut Debananda Konwar.. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer w.sa

[Assam] Uttam is a now a real Hero

2011-08-20 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
With much pleasure and pride I would like to inform that our Uttam ( Parijat Academy) is now a Real Hero. He is one of the 24 heroes selected by IBN18 and was honoured in Mumbai. Please find below a Facebook link with 36 images of the function. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2355144842613

[Assam] Trending: The North East

2011-09-04 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Trending: The North East http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/artandculture/Trending-The-North-Eas t/Article1-740807.aspx The North East comprises eight states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. And often people from this region are

[Assam] FW: Living Bridges - FASCINATING-!!

2011-09-08 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
From: Khalid Khan-Hollandi Sent: 08 September 2011 15:25 To: Subject: Living Bridges - FASCINATING-!! Absolutely amazing! A Living Bridge.. I couldn't comprehend what they meant by a living bridge until I watched this. Quite a unique concept for folks who have no education, but

[Assam] Scholarships/Grants for Studying in The Netherlands

2011-09-18 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Scholarships/Grants for Studying in The Netherlands http://www.internationalstudents.nl/scholarshipsgrants-for-studying-in-the-n etherlands/ Rajasthan village scripts history, goes online. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Rajasthan-village-scripts-his

[Assam] Some info

2011-10-17 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
.LG advertising on Berlin Building - SPECTACULAR. Future awaits us. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=XVTga6GmbGw http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=XVTga6GmbGwvq=medium#t=74 vq=medium#t=74 .HOW THE STIMULUS PACKAGE WORKS explained in simple terms for everyone to

[Assam] Silver Phoenix award to Uttam Teron of Parijat Academy

2011-12-19 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Silver Phoenix award to Uttam Teron of Parijat Academy Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) is a business school headquartered in New Delhi, with 18 branches across India. 'Speak up, be heard and bring a change!' is the motto of SACK (Students Against Corruption and

[Assam] Returning Indians in the February issue of IndiaConnect published by OIFC

2012-02-20 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
OIFC is a not for profit public private initiative between the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) aiming at expanding the economic engagement of the Indian Diaspora with India. http://www.oifc.in/About-Us This edition of 'IndiaConnect'

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] Thanks to Jeevan magazine for selecting me in the list of ‘Special 10 of the Year’ [2 Attachments]

2012-02-20 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Hearty Congratulations Buljit! You deserve it. You are the only one who on a regular basis provide us (both in and outside India) with Assam related information. Keep the good work going! Wahid da From: northeastin...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:northeastin...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

[Assam] Please sign online petition protesting unfairness against an Assamese film

2012-04-06 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Hello everyone, We wanted to inform you about an online petition http://chn.ge/H7gu1Y to protest a blatant injustice done recently to a deserving film from the north east. The film is directed by Bidyut Kotoky and is named Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare (which translates to 'On the other bank

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] Assam Association of Lucknow

2012-04-16 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Buljit, Here is an article about celebration of Bihu in Lucknow. This is from last year. May be you can contact Aiyushman and find the details from him. http://aiyushmandutta.wordpress.com/tag/assam-association-lucknow/ Greetings, Wahid da From: northeastin...@yahoogroups.com

[Assam] Flying Car from the Netherlands

2012-04-23 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Flying Car Makes Successful Maiden Flight http://pal-v.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Pal-V_press_release.pdf http://video.uk.msn.com/watch/video/flying-car-makes-debut-flight/2t620ezw . ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org

[Assam] Satyamev Jayate - 6th May 2012

2012-05-13 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Like my friend Ramdas, I am not much of an Indian TV buff. From him I got the link of Satyamevjayate - Aamir Khans' social activism programme. Aamir Khan is using his celebrity status to promote social change. I watched the link on YouTube ( see the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1vASMbEEQc

Re: [Assam] Scholarship programme for diaspora children [SPDC]

2012-05-29 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Scholarship programme for diaspora children [SPDC] - For higher and technical education in India Attached please find circular inviting applications from the children of NRIs/PIOs in the government sponsored courses at the Indian University. Interested parties may send nominations as per

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Waiting for the dawn [1 Attachment]

2012-05-31 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Ankur, Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading your writing. Keep it up. I am in contact with Jahnavi. I have to walk many more extra miles before I can get some result. For some of my activities I have collected some information and corresponded with different organisations. The following

[Assam] Assam girl to carry Olympic torch

2012-06-24 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Assam girl to carry Olympic torch http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Assam-girl-to-carry-Olympic-torch/a rticleshow/14365894.cms ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] TEDx Deccan-Indian Politics- Jayprakash Narayan

2012-07-16 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Can 21st century India thrive on the 19th century Indian political system? Can the young make a difference? Do the young want to make a difference? Where do we stand as a nation? Some questions raised by Dr. Jayprakash from Lok Satta Party, Hyderabad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcflvCd_V0g

[Assam] Re-activating the Stilwell Road

2012-08-06 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The Stilwell Road, which once connected India to China via Myanmar before falling prey to neglect, is now being restored. Gateway House interviews former Special Director of India's Intelligence Bureau, R. Ravi, to discuss the strategic importance of this road and its relevance to our 'Look-East'

[Assam] Oxfam and its work in Assam

2012-09-28 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Flood in Assam Today the EU has released €200.000 relief for victims of Assam violence http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/documents/pr_assam_ssr_ip_final.pdf Oxfam is also active in helping flood victims in Assam. Here are a few links with some information. Some of them are their

[Assam] Justice the American way and its application in India?

2012-10-26 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Edits/The-sooner-the-better /Article1-950099.aspx Rajat Gupta, the former boss of consulting firm McKinsey Co sentenced to a two-year prison term for passing insider information from the Goldman Sachs and Proctor Gamble boardrooms to a

[Assam] Guns Guitars, a new film from the North East, directed by Bidyut Kotoky.

2012-11-22 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Bidyut Kotoky director of the film 'Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare, now started a new project. Bidyut has also a National Award in his kitty [ http://www.sentinelassam.com/mainnews/story.php?sec=1 http://www.sentinelassam.com/mainnews/story.php?sec=1subsec=0id=132869dt P=2012-09-23ppr=1#132869

[Assam] Webinars - Web conferencing

2012-12-09 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Ankur, Thought the following might interest you. It is from http://www.fundsforngos.org/. Their Annual report (120 pages) is interesting. I am trying to locate their address in India. Upcoming Training Webinars .How to Raise Funds from US Foundations Date: Nov 28, 2012

[Assam] Lalit Kala Akademi takes annual art showcase to northeast

2012-12-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://twocircles.net/2012dec14/lalit_kala_akademi_takes_annual_art_showcase _northeast.html ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Best Education In The World: Finland, South Korea Top Country Rankings

2012-12-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Mr. Bhuban Baruah in his post of 10-12-12 informed about Maths Teaching at Primary Schools. He also mentioned about three high-performing education systems Finland, Japan and Singapore. In their publication of 27th November Huffingtonpost carried an article Best Education In The World:

[Assam] Bengal varsity, Swiss researchers create safe water zones

2012-12-23 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Calcutta University, which has tied up with a Swiss research centre for providing safe drinking water, Saturday said it has already created safe water zones across six West Bengal districts and is keen to bring in more regions under the project. The varsity's Women's Studies Research Centre

[Assam] Indian-Americans emerge from the shadows

2012-12-24 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://in.news.yahoo.com/indian-americans-emerge-shadows-080218685.html Wahid Saleh ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] A TRIBUTE - Thank God For The TATA's.

2013-01-17 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The following posting is on the net for a number of years which I would like to share with you. I am unaware of the origin. But it is attributed to Lakshmi Mittal. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/professionaltaskforce/BlYiB6b56h8 Wahid Saleh

[Assam] Biomass oven replaces costly LPG

2013-01-18 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
On 13th January Kaushik contacted me about an interview-request received from Sevensisterspost. . May be it is the last interview which dear Kaushik gave: Here is the link: http://sevensisterspost.com/biomass-oven-replaces-costly-lpg Wahid Saleh

[Assam] free - online course

2013-02-01 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
University of Leiden offers free online law course via Coursera http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/education/news/university-leiden-off ers-free-online-law-course-coursera Take the World's Best Courses, Online, For Free https://www.coursera.org / Greetings Wahid Saleh

[Assam] From Global Leader of Innovation Process Development at Unilever to Mewat village

2013-02-02 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The stories of a village boy studying under the streetlight to a highflier with his own fleet of cars are known. None of them returned to the same village from where they once started. Mehmood Khan did. I am fortunate to know him during his stay in the Netherlands. Hope his example might

[Assam] They say where there is a will there is a way.

2013-02-04 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
She is without a arm, he without a leg - ballet Hand in hand choreography by Zhao Limin performed by ma li zhai xiaowei I find this to be a magnificent dance clip. It is simply amazing and is incredible to experience their determination. I just watched it and joined the Tear Brigade too. It

[Assam] 18th century 'rebel' gold coin goes under hammer

2013-02-18 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Coin with Assamese Text dating back to 1791 sold for ` 7 Lakh. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/18th-century-rebel-gold-coin-g oes-under-hammer/article4425662.ece?homepage=true ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] 27th Feb 2013: Colgate Palmolive Joint Campus event for NEPIF member management institute

2013-02-27 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Pratul, Thanks for your mail and your great work in keeping NEPIF going. I would like to share with you and other friends the following: -Nuffic is the Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education. Nuffic is a proud exponent of Linking Knowledge

Re: [Assam] Hindenberg

2013-02-28 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Hazarika On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl wrote: Dear Pratul, Thanks for your mail and your great work in keeping NEPIF going. -Although it is not about Assam and the NE, yet I would like to share with you the following link: http

[Assam] FW: Brahmaputra!

2013-04-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
My friend Ram forwarded the following information which I would like to share with you. The direct link is: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/15/world/asia/indian-island-shrinks-as-brahma putra-swells-and-sways.html?_r=0 Wahid da From: Ram S.Ramdas Sent: Monday, 15-04-2013 10:40 To: Wahid

[Assam] Two inspiring news items!

2013-05-09 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Here is a link to an old story. I thought of sharing the same with you. I was in contact with Mr. van Koolwijk when he started the partnership Foundation. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/Harsh_Mander/article2037583.ece?gob ack=%2Egmp_3750040%2Egde_3750040_member_77442549

[Assam] Newspaper vendor from Bangalore walks into IIM-Calcutta

2013-05-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Newspaper-vendor-from-Bang alore-walks-into-IIM-Calcutta/articleshow/20056795.cms ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Cutting Edge Computational Science Research followed by a Technical Career at Shell

2013-08-10 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Applications invited for fully sponsored PhDs in Computational Sciences at Universities in The Netherlands followed by employment at Shell in Bengaluru, India. http://www.shell.com/ind/aboutshell/careers-tpkg/phd.html ___ assam mailing list

[Assam] True Democracy in Action. JOGISHWAR SINGH

2013-08-23 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
President of Switzerland on his way to a State visit to China! http://www.navelgazing.net/2013/08/true-democracy-in-action-jogishwar-singh. html If you cannot locate the link to the 19:30 hrs TV news clip of Swiss Channel, pls check the link below. But it is in France.

[Assam] India's mobile school for blind students puts empowerment on the curriculum

2013-09-05 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Braille Without Borders uses a converted rickshaw to take a computer, printer and white canes to educate those most in need http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2013/aug/29/in dia-blind-school-braille-without-borders#! Greetings, Wahid

[Assam] FW: EBTC Webinar on Cleantech Business Opportunities in North-East India

2013-10-10 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Manoj, The European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC - www.ebtc.eu ) EBTC is a programme co-funded by the European Union and implemented by EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry. A key role is played by 16 European partners combining business

[Assam] UvA (University of Amsterdam) Scholarships for Indian citizens for all disciplines, UvA, deadline 1 December 2013

2013-10-11 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Uva scholarships for Indian citizens for all disciplines Deadline: 1 December 2013 (call open 15 October) The UvA offers in cooperation with EMINTE www.eminte.eu scholarships to Indians for all disciplines within the University of Amsterdam. EMINTE grants may be offered to students and

[Assam] Singer Bhupen Hazarika - A profile

2013-10-30 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
A profile of Bhupenda published by PRAVASI TODAY : NRI NEWS HELPLINE PORTAL http://www.pravasitoday.com/singer-bhupen-hazarika-a-profile ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Cambridge expert says Indian 'jugaad' can help ailing economies - http://www.jugaad.org/

2013-11-08 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Western corporations can no longer just rely on the old formula that sustained innovation and growth for decades: a mix of top-down strategies, expensive RD projects and rigid, highly structured innovation processes. Jugaad Innovation argues that the West must look to places like India, China,

[Assam] In digital age, railway job hopefuls use typewriters

2013-11-11 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
At a time when even desktop computers are being inched out by laptops and tablets, railways tests candidates' typing skills, required to secure a job as junior accountant and senior clerk, on typewriters. And the candidates have to bring their typewriters. India is a developed country? A very

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Toastmasters and public speaking

2013-11-14 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Ankur, It is good that you are once again bringing this subject for discussion. As this subject is dear to my heart, I was keeping track of its development in the NE. As you know it is an old issue, a pet issue of FASS which in the past was discussed on various occasions but did not take

Re: [Assam] assam Digest, Vol 100, Issue 6

2013-11-14 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
typewriters (Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer) Attached Message From: Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl

[Assam] FW: Hi my e-mail account is hacked.

2013-11-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear all, Sorry to intrude you with my private experience. But I wanted to share my experience. In spite of all my precautions my e-mail accounts are hacked and mails are being sent out on my behalf requesting to transfer funds immediately. The texts of the mails are as follows: 1.

[Assam] A few articles which might interest you.

2013-11-20 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
INDIA: Disturbed or Discriminated http://www.humanrights.asia/news/ahrc-news/AHRC-ART-129-2013 ? By Anjuman Ara Begum The extension of 'disturbed area' status for north eastern states since 1955, and thereby the activation and extension of emergency laws, has been but a routine administrative

[Assam] Rajya Sabha approves bill for amendment to Citizenship Act

2013-12-05 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
One of the news items of today is that the Rajya Sabha approves bill for amendment to Citizenship Act. I was in contact with the ministry on this subject. July 2005 to December 2013 is a ling time to follow an issue. But at long last all these years of correspondence with Delhi and The Hague

Re: [Assam] Rajya Sabha approves bill for amendment to Citizenship Act

2013-12-06 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
, isn't it? I don't believe it becomes an OIC automatically. Am I right? Also what is a PAN number? How does one obtain that? c On Dec 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl wrote: One of the news items of today is that the Rajya Sabha approves bill

[Assam] Thought you might be interested in the following

2013-12-29 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The New Delhi CM Kejriwal wouldn't have a fancy car; drive his Maruti Alto, wear his shirt untucked, and wear his clerk look that left opponents confused and his admirers stunned. Here was a small man dominating the big picture. This man would use the Delhi metro trains to storm Vijay Chowk and

[Assam] Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

2013-12-31 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
A group of volunteers from different parts of Assam have designed an Assamese word processor similar to the Microsoft Word with a spellchecker and word suggestions to boot. Named Jahnabi, the word processor has came as a boon for those who need help in writing the language and can be easily

[Assam] Fwd: Pavi Mehta - Centifolia 2013

2014-02-02 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Thanks to my friend Raghuraman and Dr. Qureshi I am able to share with you the following video. It made a great impact on me. This is completely novel way of serving humanity. I strongly recommend you to view other you videos of Pavi as they are truly inspirational. I sincerely hope it impacts

[Assam] Boss, do you need a passport to enter the northeast?

2014-02-03 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/boss-do-you-need-a-passport-to-ente r-the-northeast/article1-1179463.aspx Ignorance about NE is breeding discrimination http://www.hindustantimes.com/comment/analysis/ignorance-about-ne-is-breedin g-discrimination/article1-1179597.aspx

[Assam] Odia becomes sixth classical language

2014-02-22 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140221/jsp/frontpage/story_18004148.jsp#.Uwe0 w86mWN4 ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] 37 Reasons Why You Should Visit Northeast India Before You Die

2014-02-24 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
37 Reasons Why You Should Visit Northeast India Before You Die http://www.storypick.com/37-reasons-why-visit-north-east-india-before-die/ ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Collectively, people living in the Dutch capital cycle around 2 million kilometres per day.

2014-02-27 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The Dutch and their bicycle - Sebastiaan Bowier's (and his team) record breaking speeds of 133,78 km/h in his advanced VeloX3 bike. .Amsterdam accelerating development of new cycling facilities With overcrowding on bike lanes and in parking spaces near train stations, the situation in

[Assam] The Create the future Design Contest

2014-03-09 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The Create the Future Design Contest http://contest.techbriefs.com/ was launched in 2002 by the publishers of NASA Tech Briefs magazine to help stimulate and reward engineering innovation. The annual event has attracted more than 8,000 product design ideas from engineers, entrepreneurs, and

[Assam] The trophy state

2014-03-16 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/the-trophy-state/99/ ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

Re: [Assam] Petition against dehorning rhinos in Assam

2014-03-29 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Pankaj, It is a good initiative you have taken. As per your request I have signed the petition at 'Asomiyat Kotha-botora'. I am afraid I might have not followed the correct procedure. Pls find attached the text. On the subject of the rejection of the Bidyut's film, together with Satyajit we

[Assam] The prestigious IIT Guwahati has taken India into the world's top 100 university rankings for the first time

2014-05-01 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
In the Seminar EPIGENESIS Assam 2007 organised in January 2007 by the Assam Institute of Management at Guwahati in my presentation Diasporic Indian, Assamese Diaspora and Networking I mentioned Moreover the youth has to work in an environment with several impediments. But the same people

[Assam] Crisis of Ethnic Identity

2014-05-08 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
I came across the following article and wanted to share with you. The Northeast is considered to be one of the most densely ethnically diverse regions in the world. With 220 tribes, it is no surprise that ethnic considerations are the basis for politics in the Northeast. Ethnic identity

[Assam] FW: Webinar on 'Innovation through EU-India Knowledge Sharing'

2014-05-13 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear all, Some of you might be interested in participating in Webinar Innovation through EU-India Knowledge Sharing Featuring Coventry University Enterprises Ltd. on Wednesday, 14th May 2014 from 12 – 1 pm (CEST) / 3:30 - 4.30 pm (IST) Cost: Free. It is organised by European Business and

[Assam] Discover India through a lens

2014-05-14 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Palimpsest: India and Europe This film tries to explore how India's diverse and colourful culture is gently and quietly getting visible in countries that are not bound by common language, old historical or colonial ties, trying to find an answer to this question: Why is Indian culture

[Assam] Poaching | Wanted: dead or alive

2014-05-19 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Given the link with insurgency, poaching is moving beyond the scope of wildlife protection and management It is an old publication. But the information given still applies to today's world. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ne0vRAhoR8s054EhndVMrL/Wanted-dead-or-alive .html

[Assam] The future has already started three new applications

2014-05-29 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The film 2001: A Space Odyssey is an American-British science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick released in 1968. I saw the film in 1968 in Rotterdam. It made a great impact on me. It was all science fiction. Very soon three products are going to hit the market which might

[Assam] Sattriya Dancer visiting France in Mid July 2014

2014-05-29 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
. Greetings, Wahid Saleh From: Director Gandhi Centre [mailto:director...@indianembassy.nl] Sent: woensdag 28 mei 2014 15:58 To: Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer Subject: Fw: Sattriya Dance Dear Mr. Wahid Saleh Ji, This is with reference to our telephonic conversation regarding the artist Ms

[Assam] I've Never Seen the Israel-Palestine Conflict Illustrated More Profoundly Than This

2014-07-31 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://educateinspirechange.org/truth/ive-never-seen-israel-palestine-confli ct-illustrated-profoundly/ ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Upcoming EBTC events in renewable energy and bio-pharmaceutical sectors Free WEBINR

2014-08-11 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC) supports EU clean-technology companies and researchers on their market entry to India with a focus on Biotechnology, Energy, Environment, Transport. 1. Clean and Green Healthcare: Shifting trends of Biopharmaceutical industry and

[Assam] Diary of an NRI: Can India adopt Netherlands' bicycle culture?

2014-08-14 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Now and then I receive requests to inform about the Dutch love for the bicycle. Here are a few links which I wanted to share with you. Some of you might like them. Written by Khyati Rajvanshi | Holland | August 14, 2014 10:04 am

[Assam] Sharing an article which might interest some of you

2014-10-13 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The most surprising things about America, according to an Indian http://tinyurl.com/mkgcw7d To make it easy I have changed the original URL of 217 characters of Pravasi Today to Tiny URL of 27 characters. If you click the Tiny URL it will lead you to the original link. Greetings Wahid

[Assam] Compulsory teaching of Sanskrit Myths made reality

2014-12-10 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear all, At present two hot topics are drawing attention in the national newspapers: 1. Compulsory teaching of Sanskrit 2. Myths made reality, claims made for ancient India's achievements I came across the following articles and would like to share with you. Some of you might be

[Assam] Calling NE people 'chinki' will land you in jail

2015-01-02 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Congratulations Madan, Good initiative. Centre is waking up, I hope this does not remain as a paper tiger and is implemented by the ministry immediately by amending the provisions in the Indian Penal Code. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Calling-NE-people-chinki-will-land-

[Assam] Made Mistake, But Don't Play it up: PM Modi on 'Immigrants' Goof-up

2015-02-05 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Modi regret over 'error' http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150205/jsp/frontpage/story_1597.jsp#.VNOcRCy rH-t Made Mistake, But Don't Play With Nation's Unity: Modi http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Made-Mistake-But-Dont-Play-With-Nati ons-Unity-Modi/2015/02/04/article2652358.ece

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] Calling NE people 'chinki' will land you in jail

2015-01-11 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
remains much the same. Regards Sanjoy On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM, 'Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer' w.sa...@indiawijzer.nl [NorthEastIndia] northeastindia-nore...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Congratulations Madan, Good initiative. Centre is waking up, I hope this does

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] MK Das new Director of IIE Guwahati (The Assam Tribune , 11.01.2015).

2015-01-12 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Manoj, It was with great pleasure that I learned about your appointment as the new Director of IIE Guwahati, Allow me to congratulate you most warmly. My greetings and best wishes for you in your new career! Wahid da PS: Thanks for your help and guidence during my short visits to

[Assam] Northeast has unexplored business potential: Dr Jitendra Singh

2015-02-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
London, Feb 15 : The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances,Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Northeast has unexplored business potential which is incredible,

[Assam] Some of us might find the following links interesting

2015-03-15 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
MY VIEW: What I Wish The BBC Documentary India's Daughter Had Also Shown http://www.thebetterindia.com/20442/my-view-indias-daughter-bbc-documentary- nirbhaya/ How Dharnai Left 30 Years Of Darkness And Became The First Fully Solar Powered Village In India

[Assam] Need for Indo Bangla repartiation treaty

2015-03-05 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
This is an article published in the Assam Tribune contributed by Dr. Aroop Kalita. To me it is well written and supported with available statistics and related facts. It is a good piece of research but it should also have some suggestions for minimizing or solving the problem. It would also be

[Assam] In China, Projects to Make Great Wall Feel Small - By DAVID BARBOZA

2015-01-13 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Thanks Tej for your tip. It is a totally different ball game in China. In Assam we lack leaders to take decisions and start working. For example: The 3rd Annual Conference organized of Assam Forum of Great Britain took place on 13th September 2014 at the London School of

[Assam] Interactive map shows age of any Dutch building

2015-04-19 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/lifestyle/news/interactive-map-shows -age-dutch-buildings-netherlands ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org

[Assam] Bring forth the Northeast

2015-05-16 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Bring forth the Northeast by Namrita Goswami http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-the-act-east-policy-must-include- local-actors/article7211088.ece?homepage=true May 16, 2015 - The Hindu The Act East policy, which appears to be driven by Delhi, must include the vision of local actors

[Assam] Information about North East in Hindustan Times

2015-05-16 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Thought you might find the following links interesting: From doctor to filmmaker http://tinyurl.com/ood2mpw : These 2015 Padma award winners from northeast will inspire you Tales from Majuli, an island on the edge http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch-stories/tales-from-majuli-an-island-on

[Assam] Before Sanjukta Parashar, there was another gritty female cop from Assam

2015-06-18 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
The media may not remember Yamin Hazarika, but for many she is still an Assamese icon. Shaheen Ahmed http://scroll.in/article/734814/before-sanjukta-parashar-there-was-another-g ritty-female-cop-from-assam ___ assam mailing list

[Assam] Bewitched by the seven sisters: Exploring the flavors of the Northeast

2015-06-01 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Hidden gems and treasure troves of culinary delights can be found all across India. And one such treasure comes from the bounty of the exotic and mystical land of the seven sisters - the Northeast http://tinyurl.com/nq9j97y . ___ assam

[Assam] If mysore can be that clean why not Guwahati?

2015-08-12 Thread Wahid Saleh - Indiawijzer
Dear Ankur, 1. Jitu Kalita, the person who introduced the world the 'Jungle Man' Jadav Molai Payeng forwarded the following links to me about a blog on the work of Jitu Kalita and Jadav Payeng. https://anjanprakash.wordpress.com/2015/08/10/the-clearest-way-into-the-univ

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