[Assam] From The Sentinel Editorial: Public Transport in Europe

2005-08-05 Thread Rini Kakati
Public Transport in Europe HN Das Stuttgart is a relatively small city of about a million souls in the South West of Germany hedged in by hills and the narrow valley of the river Necker. It is the home of the automobile giants such as Mercedez Benz and Daimler Benz. It leads in the manufacture

[Assam] Sentinel editorial

2005-06-29 Thread Ram Sarangapani
The violation of human rights by the ultras can never be a justification for equal violations by the State. The credibility of the State rests not on its capacity to use force but on its ability to abide by the rule of law even in the face of the gravest of provocations. Sentinel I completely

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2005-05-06 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
http://www.sentinelassam.com/sentinel_en/editorial.htm The Tamasha of Indian PoliticsBikash Sarmah There is a big problem with the word itself. Perhaps only a few Indian politicians, a handful of them really, would make a sensible meaning out of it. For the rest of their breed, the very act of

[Assam] Sinister Developments- Sentinel Editorial

2005-05-05 Thread Ram Sarangapani
It seems this B'deshi menace has become monstorous, and no salvation seems to be in sight. Sinister Developments The political developments in Assam (mainly relating to the large-scale illegal migration from Bangladesh) during the last few days have been most sinister to say the least. Going

[Assam] Secularism gone awry? - Sentinel Editorial

2005-03-02 Thread Ram Sarangapani
Why is the GOA hell-bent on creating Madrassas. The rest of the world has seen the effect these types of religious schools have on young minds by turning them into jehadis. The Muslim community in Assam should be the first to protest against such a move. They have much in stake here, as such

Re: [Assam] Secularism gone awry? - Sentinel Editorial

2005-03-02 Thread umesh sharma
Ram-da, If noone speaks against Hindu or esp Christian religious organizations running educational organizations across the length and breadth of this world - why a cry against muslim Madrasas only? UmeshRam Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why is the GOA hell-bent on creating Madrassas. The

Re: [Assam] Secularism gone awry? - Sentinel Editorial

2005-03-02 Thread Ram Sarangapani
Hi Umesh, You do bring up a valid point. But let us look at this more closely. Christian religious organizations running educational institutions: (1) They are private. There is NO government sponsored Christian educational institution (to my knowledge). (2) I studied in one. They do not

Re: [Assam] Secularism gone awry? - Sentinel Editorial

2005-03-02 Thread umesh sharma
Ram-da, I guess I agree with that. Umesh Ram-da wrote: harping on the secular drumbeat, the Govt. should stay out of religion.Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Umesh,You do bring up a valid point. But let us look at this more closely.Christian religious organizations running

Re: [Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2005-01-26 Thread ram Sarangapani
C'da, There was another article in the Sentinel (a day before this one), which talked about the inability of the common people to celebrate the Republic Day events, because they were just too scared. It seems (according to the article) that the militants have 'mandated' for many years now that,

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2005-01-25 Thread Chan Mahanta
Some sobering notes here. Good thing I did not say them :-). But the confusion about the meaning of democracy is pervasive: There are many who would suggest that the ideal solution would be socialism. *** What does that have to do with desirability of democracy? Are they mutually exclusive? I

[Assam] Right to Information--a Sentinel Editorial

2004-12-25 Thread Chan Mahanta
*** My question is this: Where are the constitutional protections? Why is this Editorial lamenting such a miscarriage of democracy, and not seeking constitutional redress thru democratic processes ? My guess would be that the constitution is convenient to wave when it suits its purpose, and

Re: [Assam] Plebicite Demand - Sentinel Editorial

2004-12-02 Thread Chan Mahanta
Have been too pre-occupied to go thru in detail. But one thing jumps out of the editorial: Conspicuous by its absence is common-sense. It is one thing to taunt ULFA but quite another to help generate public opinion for the parties to the violent conflict to find ways to arrive at a peaceful

Re: [Assam] Plebicite Demand - Sentinel Editorial

2004-12-02 Thread ram Sarangapani
C'ds But one thing jumps out of the editorial: Conspicuous by its absence is common-sense. We must read different editorials. I for one thought it made complete sense. ***And now that there are clear indications (as in the past) that the Government of India will not entertain any demands for a

[Assam] Plebicite Demand - Sentinel Editorial

2004-12-01 Thread ram Sarangapani
There seem to be some important questions here. Maybe netters can comment. The Plebiscite Demand It is indeed strange that ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa should now be demanding a plebiscite to determine whether the people of Assam want to remain within India or want Assam to become a sovereign

RE: [Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-10-08 Thread Roshmi Choudhury
in the next elections. Roshmi From: Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Assam] Sentinel Editorial Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 10:23:08 -0500 This would be an amusing piece had it not been for the shameless demonstration of slave mentality of Assam's intelligentsia. The Assam

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-10-07 Thread Chan Mahanta
Title: Sentinel Editorial This would be an amusing piece had it not been for the shameless demonstration of slave mentality of Assam's intelligentsia. The Assam Govt. was being offered advanced forensic assistance that the gods at Indraprastha have been unable or unwilling to provide

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-02-15 Thread Chan Mahanta
Funny thing about the Editorials like the one below, does not ever venture out to analyze the WHYs of profound assessments such as While there is not much room to disagree on the misutilization of Central grants to the North-east (as to other States as well), and to seek SOLUTIONS. Of course the

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-02-12 Thread Mahesh Baishya
May be interested to read one of the articles in yesterday today's Sentinel Editorial : " Has India Done Nothing to Assam ? " --- B.K.Gogoi www.sentinelassam.com Mahesh Baishya ___ Assam mailing list [EMAIL PROTE

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-02-11 Thread Mahesh C. Baishya
May be interested to read one of the articles in today's Sentinel Editorial : " Has India Done Nothing to Assam ? " --- B.K.Gogoi Mahesh Baishya ___ Assam mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pikespeak.uccs.edu/mailman/list

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2004-02-07 Thread Chan Mahanta
I am sure the powers that be are shaking in their boots at the Sentinel's Editorial Threats. Maybe it ought to attempt to grovel some more, hoping against hope that the Center, in its unbounded benevolence, would not continue to burn Assam's gas. cm No Gas Cracker There are a lot of

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2003-10-09 Thread Chan Mahanta
Parody of the Nobel Every year, around the time that the Nobel Prizes are announced, a science humour magazine named Annals of Improbable Research and several groups of Harvard and Radcliffe Universities get together to honour achievements that cannot or should not be reproduced. The awards,

[Assam] Sentinel Editorial

2003-07-31 Thread Chan Mahanta
Elusive Gas Cracker The Union Government's statements about the proposed gas cracker project in Assam have ceased to cut any ice at all. It has been many years since the foundation stone for the gas cracker project was laid at Tengakhat by the then Prime Minister, Mr P.V.Narasimha Rao. Meanwhile

Re: Some comment on 'Sentinel Editorial'

2003-02-11 Thread Chan Mahanta
was merely curious about what the question raised by the Sentinel Editorial on the matter of *something* happening to the Assamese language in recent years, meant. Do *you* have any idea what that means? Would be obliged if you can help. 'AXX president is talking about those who came legally'. Would

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-16 Thread Bharat B
is not yet final! From: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bharat B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:52:38 -0600 *** Interesting information here. I won't use the information prese

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-16 Thread Chan Mahanta
to Guwahati Highcourt is not yet final! From: Chan Mahanta To: Bharat B , [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:52:38 -0600 *** Interesting information here.I won't use the information presented as facts, because they are purely

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-16 Thread Saurav Pathak
Chan Mahanta said on AssamNet: + At 1:48 PM -0500 12/16/02, Bharat B wrote: + + + An investigative committee formed at the order of the CJ of India found + prima facia eveidence against Gill and company and both are forced to go + on indefinite period of leave. Let us see what actions

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-16 Thread Bharat B
Thanx Saurav; I used the term lawyer in a sense people dealing in laws. I understand they are the judges of the Punjab Highcourt. Thanx again. From: Saurav Pathak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: Bharat B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sub

Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-09 Thread Chan Mahanta
Editorial-II Norms for Judiciary How one wishes that the stalwarts of the Judiciary practised what they preach! Speaking to journalists after a National Law Reforms Round Table on Law, Economic Reforms and Liberalization in Bangalore last Saturday, Justice B.N.Kirpal, who retired as Chief

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-09 Thread Bharat B
ka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:35:07 -0800 (PST) There is a big chasm between theory and practice. There is no doubt, like many other Indians Justice Kirpal knows the theorie

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-09 Thread Chan Mahanta
of them to move his Kathor bichonaa and chokee around circuit houses allover Assam to take care of his back pain! From: D Deka To: Chan Mahanta , [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:35:07 -0800 (PST) There is a big chasm between theory and practice

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-05 Thread Bharat B
TECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:22:23 -0600 Thanks for explaing the context. I look at it as one more reason to have high court justices with the highest degree of intellect and integrity. Now returning to the issue that brought this ou

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Rajib Das
that kind of action be deemed colonial? Or what? From: Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bharat B [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:35:21 -0600 The common people in Assam are not outraged about the current controversy of the transfer

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Chan Mahanta
PROTECTED] To: Bharat B [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:35:21 -0600 The common people in Assam are not outraged about the current controversy of the transfer of judges. ** First off, it is not about transfer of ANY judge. It is about

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Bharat B
the outrage, where were the dececy?Selective outrage of! ;Bar Association is perhaps because Urohi gacharoor korbat! From: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bharat B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 D

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
e they can not commit any kind of 'paap' anymore - (thus it is a sacred place)? or do they think'paapi's like them should live in Gauhati? From: Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bharat B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Chan Mahanta
? Do they think that it is the place where they can not commit any kind of 'paap' anymore - (thus it is a sacred place)? or do they think 'paapi's like them should live in Gauhati? From: Chan Mahanta To: Bharat B CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 Dec

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread Chan Mahanta
Thanks for explaing the context. I look at it as one more reason to have high court justices with the highest degree of intellect and integrity. Now returning to the issue that brought this out, what are YOUR views about what we were discussing? I presume there are some. cm At 11:02

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-04 Thread jayanta payeng
Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bharat B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:35:21 -0600 The common people in Assam are not outraged about the current controversy of the transfer of judges.

Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-03 Thread Chan Mahanta
The following from the Sentinel. What the editorial asks is why the Gauhati High Court is a DUMPING GROUND for discredited judges from elsewhere. It is mysteries like this keeping the Assam establishment perplexed and confused that perpetuates Assam's miseries. Unfortunately the perplexed still

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-03 Thread D Deka
Do not despair. There is light at the end of the tunnel. It is in thehuman nature thatthe smart and crooked will try to hoodwink the not so smart ones. That's what they were trying to do in the transfer of these judges. How Assam has become smarter from the days you and I lived there can be seen

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-03 Thread Chan Mahanta
At 8:21 AM -0800 12/3/02, D Deka wrote: Do not despair. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Dilip: By nature I am an optimistic person. But I require credible foundations for basing such otimism. I do not believe in lulling myself into a torpor or seeing light at the end of the tunnel

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-03 Thread Bharat B
CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sentinel Editorial Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:15:00 -0600 At 8:21 AM -0800 12/3/02, D Deka wrote: Do not despair. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Dilip: By nature I am an optimistic person. But I require credible foundations

Re: Sentinel Editorial

2002-12-03 Thread Chan Mahanta
a qualified individual with integrity and who don't? If there is truth to the Sentinel Editorial, then we know the colonial rulers have decided, Assam is a destination to which only the candidates for PUNISHMENT or the incompetent is set aside. Is that an acceptable situation? ** Once we are past