Bhuban da,
I agree with you that one big impediment is the stark inefficience with which the State Govt. officials act. Personally, But its not just state. govt., similar is the case with bank officers, Regional Passport Officer etc.
When you visit any of these offices, the first impression is
C'da,
I have said this to the Hurriyat in Kashmir, ULFA in Assam and Naxalites in Andhra Pradesh—there is no grievance that cannot be redressed through democratic means and sustained dialogue,''
What a self contradicting statement!
Maybe, I am missing something here. But I don't see any
to prevent them? To forestall them? Dilute the discontent? Where was the great Indian democratic machine? Why could it not not show that it could be counted on to do what MMS claims it can do now? How is it an iota different from what it was then?
You show us Ram. c-da At 8:47 AM -0500 8/22/05, Ram
Hi Jugal,
Congratulations to all of you including Saurav, Dipu, Babul and others who have made Assam net a lively place for spirited discussions.
We can consider this a milestone, where we have a free and cordial exchange of ideas. Keep up the great work.
--Ram da
On 8/22/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If a movement shies away from testing its own legitimacy, it becomesmerely
self-serving. Its own claims to be fighting for justice, or forthe rights of
the people, simply become self-confirming assumptions,with no accountability to
anyone. IE
Really, very little else need to be said about
C'da,
While Dr. Goswami probably has the best intentions in her heart,
How would we know ?
We don't. But since she is so embroiled in this, the 'public' ought question her motives/intentions (at the least).
Or, is questioning her intentions off limits? :)
How will the GOI be able to
C'da,
But seriously, the role of the media is NOT to censor news. It is to disseminate it.
Which is true. The BIG if is that the media has to 'confirm' sources that it quotes. Normally what we hear is ' a spkesperson called in' about the bandh, and THAT is enough for the media to give wide
C'da
How do you know that? What are the grounds for making that assertiuon or even assumption?
Because the newspapers themselves say that 'someone from xyz org. telephoned'. Then one obviously assume that either they don't reallybother confirming such info or just cannot for some reason.
Hi Swapanali,
I think you have done a pretty goood job in writting your thoughts. Language seems to have had its most profound effects in India. While one's mother tongue is always a 'must' for all of us, it need not be at the expense (or instead of)of English or even other languages. In fact,
C'da,
But , more than that, our own second lynching of Mr. Menenzesiswhat I like to bring out to Netters' attn. here.
If you were to read some of the posts in this regard, most netters did voice strong objections to the British 'shoot at sight' policy and also the fact that Mr, M was was chased
A new book on the growth and development of Assamese cinema is out.
The first of its kind venture in English, the book will come out almost after a gap of 75 years of the release of first Assamese film, Joymoti, by the legendary Joytiprasad Agarwalla in 1935.
Its hard to believe its been 75
Barua:
The word 'suk' may not be there in Hindi. But the common word 'Chowk' like 'Chandini Chowk' or in Lucknow they have many places ending with 'Chowk'.
As far as I know the word 'Chowk' mean a 4-way crossing, where usually a 'hat' or a bozaar sits.
So the word Chowk seems to the closest to
Hi Arup,
How are you?
JAKAISUKAR JAGAT MAMAIJATIL ANGKA JANEJUPURI GHARAT JANAM JADIUJAGAT KHANE MANE
That is really a good bit of poetry. Yourverse says it all. But you are right. Like C'da and I have been saying, Jokaisuk, whether it exists in reality or not, is still a place in our
C'da,
However, I DO have a problem with the nauseating degree of these 'fake' and sometimes completely un-deserved courtesies that our people are either mired in, or are compelled to perpetuate.
With this I agree. Last time at Guwahati, I wanted to touch base with an old friend of mine, who has
:12 PM -0500 8/17/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da,
For some strange reason however, I doubt there will be profoundanalyses and proclamations about the victory of democracy over the'.thugs', and an impending demise of the insurgencies.?
For people to go out and really celebrate two things must
C'da,
While Dr. Goswami probably has the best intentions in her heart, some questions do arise.
How will the GOI be able to release those held in a different country? B'desh in this case.
What happens to those who are released? Will they go back to their old ways or will they join the
Dipankar,
Many netters have written often about this 'bandh culture'. Reading the Assam Tribune and the Sentinel I have read many people voice their opinions against such a culture. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be heard.
The organizers of these bands care very little about the economic
First, I too would like to welcome each and every new member and joining the net.
We would like new members to bring in new ideas thoughts, and I am sure you all will do just that.
And thank you Utpal, for joining the net and also for clarifying about Jokaisuk.
Both Tilok Daktor and C'da have
heard all kinds of spin, but this really is an extreme case, where imprisoning of children of political prisoners could be held as justifiable, because they are children of 'thugs'.
It speaks volumes about the civilization of the good folks.
At 11:43 AM -0500 8/16/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote
C'da,
For some strange reason however, I doubt there will be profoundanalyses and proclamations about the victory of democracy over the'.thugs', and an impending demise of the insurgencies.?
For people to go out and really celebrate two things must happen:
(a) No threat whatsoever, perceived or
What?
c-da
At 9:02 PM -0400 8/15/05, Namita Das wrote:
Feel terrible how the people of Assam are deprived of celebrating their own
I-day by a terrible group.
- Original Message - From: Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Assam assam@pikespeak.uccs.edu
These children who were captured during the Indo-Bhutan joint military
operation against ULFA in December 2003 have been deprived of minimum diet
required for all around development of a child. Children devour anything
when they are hungry.
This is indeed sad that children be caught in
to one-sided indignations on the
part of ULFA. *** I am sure there are many who think like that and
respond accordingly. And in that, the bemoaning or the 'righteous' against
the insurgents' strong-arm tactics ring rather hollow. At 10:12
AM -0500 8/16/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote
Some of the sentiments a number of us have been expressing.
__
I -Day violence
Calls by the insurgent outfits to boycott the Independence Day and
Republic Day has become the order of the day and this year is no
exception as four militant outfits of the north eastern
Umesh,
I was wondering why all of a sudden so many NRAs have started feeling
offended by my mails
It was definitely NOT sudden. Hints were thrown your way a number of
times. Many of us were more 'uncomfortable' to say the least reading
some of your postings.
I
realized that perhaps my
This is again another shocking gang rape in Delhi. Sometime ago (and
even today), we discussed how unsafe Delhi is, specially for women in
the NE.
The place seems to becoming culturally and morally bankrupt.
The Hindu link also provides some stats. This year already, there have
been 2706 rapes,
Now, now,
Let us not all gang-up on old Umesh. He has his faults, but then he
has had his contributions too. If I remember correct, he helped out a
great deal in making copies of Assamese manuscripts from Harvard. Over
the years he has contributed on several topics of interest.
I remember, when
We complain about how dirty the neighbourhood is but promptly dump
the garbage outside. TOI
_
Sunanda Kumar
Christianity condemns the 7 deadly sins of Pride, Greed, Envy, Wrath,
Lust, Gluttony and Sloth. But we have our very own desi set of demons
to battle with!
C'da,
This article and others for the last few days do reflect on theviolence that
crop up time to time in India.
I am glad that the likes of Jadish Tytler was forced to resign. Itsalso sad
that the attrocities on innocent Sikhs took 20 years to evenbe recognized. Its
heartening, that the PM at
of it.
c-da
At 1:16 PM -0500 8/11/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da,
This article and others for the last few days do reflect on the
violence that crop up time to time in India.
I am glad that the likes of Jadish Tytler was forced to resign. Its
also sad that the attrocities
be able
to differentiate the perpetuators from the innocent. That is
fundamental to a civilized society with a rule of law Ram. Where are the
MORAL leaders of these people, your people and mine?c-da
At 2:39 PM -0500 8/11/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote: C'da,
Nothing
Issue Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
Police rope in seniors to foil rebel call
- Plea to celebrate I-Day
A STAFF REPORTER
Aug. 11: The Kamrup metropolitan administration and senior citizens
today joined hands to thwart the boycott called by militant outfits on
Independence Day.
Kamrup (metro)
on the national calendar.
I don't believe this! George Orwell wouldn't !
cm
At 5:21 PM -0500 8/11/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Issue Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
Police rope in seniors to foil rebel call
- Plea to celebrate I-Day
A STAFF REPORTER
Aug. 11: The Kamrup
PM -0500 8/9/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da,
BTW, isn't the Assam govt. run by the same folks who hold the reins
of the powers at Delhi? Is there a problem with this National Party?
I really don't think the 'party' in power makes a difference. The
Centeral Govt. set this up during
C'da,
Because Rajib Das did not find any reference to it in the
Assam Govt. web-site.
Why would Sanjib Barua's stats be the only ones to glean from? And
where do you think he would have got them?
My guess would be: the Assam Govt. (Statistical Year Book, the
published budgets, Home Ministry),
Grand homage to unsung heroes- Villagers organise commemorative event for
Battle of Saraighat MAITREYEE BORUAH A plaque bearing an artist's impression
of the Battle of Saraighat atSukleswar Ghat in Guwahati. Picture by S.H.
PatgiriGuwahati, Aug. 8: On August 14, 1669, over 10,000 Assamese
The Gogoi admin has been diverting and misusing Central funds meant
for border construction, and thus unable to implement the Assam
Accord.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India revealed that funds to
the tune of Rs 7.53 crore provided between 1999 and 2004 for the
project by the Centre
/05, Rajib Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does Assam Government pay for the cost of running
military operations in Assam? If yes, is it the same
model for other states in India where the military has
a similar role?
--- Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
C'da,
BTW, isn't
Assam separatists admit oil raid
The top separatist group in India's Assam state says it was behind
attacks on pipelines which oil officials say have critically damaged
operations.
But the United Liberation Front of Assam denied it killed four people
in a bombing of a marketplace near state
Hi Bhuban da,
So far as his views on India and China are concerned, he is not alone in
thinking in this vein.
You are right, he is not alone. But what I find interesting is VSN's
doublespeak, so to say. On the one hand he does not hold his punches,
but nevertherless he cannot stop writing (and
The bomb was planted near a drain which ran across the boundary all
of the Jorhat Government Girls HS MP School near the busy Barua
Chariali traffic point. The classes were on when the bomb was
discovered around noon. Sentinel
What? Are they now targetting school girls?
__
got the info that it is very easy here noone checks.
Umesh
Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Logically, at least 50% of these voter IDs ought to have been finished
since the Center has already provided 50% of the cost. But .45% only?
The Center, somehow must have been
After reading this article, I find Naipaul a contradiction in terms, a
dichotomy.
Here are some of his quotes:
On Islam:
''It's glib, nonsensical talk from people who don't understand that
holy war for Muslims is a religious war, and a religious war is
something you never stop fighting.''
On
Logically, at least 50% of these voter IDs ought to have been finished
since the Center has already provided 50% of the cost. But .45% only?
The Center, somehow must have been the culprit here. So, lets blame
Indraprastha and sit back relax.
Assam lags far
That was a good write-up. I would have never guessed that 'cook' meant
something else.
BTW: I am hoping you and RB will set the tone right for netters on
language skills:). Its become all the more important now that we see
that lack of these skills could get us into heaps of trouble.:)
On
illegal migration, or causing polarizations in Assam?
At 11:03 AM -0500 8/3/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da
If you were to be an independent
observer and well-wisher of Assam, would that seem unreasonable or
bad for Assam ?
Of course, we are all well-wishers
, reforms undertaken to address the causes of the insurgencies.
But India is unable and unwilling 25 years ago and is no different
today.
That is the difference.
At 1:46 PM -0500 8/4/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Hi Jugal,
I grant you this - during the British
it anyway you wish. But can you show how ULFA is
either
encouraging illegal migration, or causing polarizations in Assam?
At 11:03 AM -0500 8/3/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da
If you were to be an independent
observer and well-wisher of Assam
raped, overtly and
insidiously.
At 2:39 PM -0500 8/4/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Catch 22 here, isn't it?
It sure is.
No wonder then the only alternative is to defy the laws and even
resort to violent means.
Many countries will allow you to at least challenge
A Pak. Maryland paramedic on terror count for taking training to fight
in Kashmir.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/04/maryland.arrest/index.html
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Mailing
For those of us who have not faith in the Indian Courts and of
justice, here is some news that they may want to think twice.
The SC, while affirming the death sentence on one of the Jaish
terrorist, sets free another. The GOI lost the case against Prof.
Geelani, even though there was some strong
Considering that ULFA does not recognize India's rule over Assam, it
makes all the sense in the world to them to not allow an occupying
power to interfere in the elections of its state.
Huh! So, it now seems that inspite of ULFA NOT recognizing Indian
rule, they are still interested in an
in Assam?
At 11:03 AM -0500 8/3/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da
If you were to be an independent
observer and well-wisher of Assam, would that seem unreasonable or
bad for Assam ?
Of course, we are all well-wishers of Assam. But what has that go to
do with ULFA's 'interest
, and encouraging illegal immigration does more to polarize than
anything else.
You can spin it anyway you wish. But can you show how ULFA is either
encouraging illegal migration, or causing polarizations in Assam?
At 11:03 AM -0500 8/3/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da
If you were
It looks like the Chinese are getting the Bhutanese to give up
strategic positions that could weaken India.
There is also the fear that China might provide covert support to the
insurgents in the northeast.
Intelligence agencies and China watchers say that the Chinese still
transfer small arms
I am sorry if my comments have caused you any offence. That was certainly
not my intention
Of course, I do understand that you had intention was not to offend. I
also understand that being close to 'ground-zero' would change
anyone's prespective on such matters. And no offence taken.
Some
Of course, I do understand that you had intention was not to offend. I
What I meant to say is I do understand that you had NO intention...
Like Karna, I seem to be losing language skills when required:)
--Ram
On 7/30/05, Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am sorry if my comments
Shocking case of justice going from bad to worse. Glad that BiplapSharma
rendered the right verdict and his direction to allow cases tobe filed against
govt. entities for unlawful imprisonment.
Innocent man spends 14 years in jail !From Our Law Reporter GUWAHATI, July 29 –
Prof. Jagadish Bhagawati thinks that dula citizenship comes with tax
obligations.
Wonder how this pans out?
___
'Dual citizenship? NRIs should pay tax too'
PERCY FERNANDEZ
NEW DELHI: If India gives us citizenship, it should also give NRIs
voting rights. And NRIs should accept
Utpal,
I completely agree with you about the need for space exploration.
Umesh's view on the subject seems to be truncated and myopic (no pun
intended).
Many people do not realize that:
Human Beings do not live for the immediate (our life times) only. The
urge to explore whether its deep oceans
The difference between the Indian Army and British Bobby is -- the
Indian Army do it all the time in a callous, calculative and well
planned manner. Whereas the police officer in London had to do it in
split seconds.
In my last post I mentioned how wrong Umesh (while supporting your
case) was in
If this news item is true, that would be a complete turn-around for ULFA.
ULFA for talks sans condition: Centre
NEW DELHI, July 26 (PTI): The Centre today announced in Lok Sabha that
it had received appeals for peace talks from United Liberation
to abjure the path of violence.
More Huh?
At 8:20 AM -0500 7/27/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
If this news item is true, that would be a complete turn-around for ULFA.
ULFA for talks sans condition: Centre
NEW DELHI
I mean about the comparison between
the bobby and the thulla?
I was only trying to separate the military from the policy. If one has
to compare, then they should compare the British constabulary with the
Indian police, and the British Military with the Indian Military.
Let's not give the bobby
Heh! heh! heh!
Gill Saheb (allegedly) has been groping for a long time. Even Kiran
Devi (I think thats her name) former Commissioner Police, Dehi
complained against him.
While stationed at Guwahati, it was much the same. I think 3 months RI
is too short a time for this buffoon.
--Ram
On
For those interested, here is a new book titled 'Jungles, Reserves,
Wildlife, A History of Forests in Assam' by Prof ArupJyoti Saikia,
Cotton College.
Follow the link to see some good photos and a write-up by Dr. MS Prabhakara.
have reclaimed the find by
now.
--Ram
On 7/26/05, Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interesting.
But Prabhakara's own prolixity of the review is patience-taxing and
patronizing.
At 8:19 AM -0500 7/26/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
For those interested, here is a new
Umesh
I wonder this support you extend to the army men deployed in North East
India and Kashmir also. I realize that you being based at UK do feel
strongly in support of British police -- and speak against the Human Rights
groups.
Do you also support the rape and killing of Manorama Devi of
The Brazilian was quite simply in the wrong place, doing totally the wrong
thing at the wrong time. Yet why he made a run for it, despite challenges
from police to stop, remains to be explained. Every one will understand the
awful dilemma faced by the armed officer. To hold fire and risk more
This looks like a great step by the current CM. The idea is unique (atleast
among Indian states) in that it insures 97% of the population.
One thing though, the list of diseases covered doesn't seem to cover anumber of
diseases like liver disease, AIDS, mental health, or evenepidemics that creep
Did they really observe him? I don't think so. Had they done so --
they would have realized that he is a Brazilian -- so has no
connection with bombings.
I think you are right.
With all their 'watching', it looks like they not doing a great job.
If looks more and more as if they were just
This op-ed by Pranjal Bezborah is trying to bring an important issueto the
forefront.
This India Vision 2020 proports to transform India into a developedcountry in
2020. I am sure some states will take the cue from Dr.Kalam, and will
definitely do everything they can to accomplish theVision.
Bad as it looks, let whats written in the scriptures be there. As DD
says, they ought to be a part of the history.
Further, even though (beating of Dalits, women dogs) may be written
in the scriptures, obviously the majority of the Hindus are NOT
following it. Here, personal behavior is what
The Assamese Diaspora
It is a painful experience to watch from a distance that the regional
political party (AGP) is split due to the strident groupism and
avarice for power by a gaggle of self-serving netas. The lack of unity
is our community characteristic, which is confined not only to the
,and can
expect to maintain that lead for the next 40 years or so.
That has nothing to do with the issue at hand Ram
At 10:50 AM -0500 7/22/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da,
But enlightened versions ought to be the handbooks for the
practitioners. Not just
The casualty figures for extremists and security personnel were 104and 17
respectively in Assam, which shows that militants succeeded inkilling much more
civilians than security men
As usual the innocent pay the price. Nearly 200 of them in '04.
Militancy claimed 315 lives in '04 By Sivasish
, that was why the short sabbatical. But
looks like you guys dropped the ball too. The usually loud and
rancorous net has been awfully quiet. I hope it was not because I was
not there to ignite passions :-).
c-da
At 9:48 AM -0500 7/21/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote
For those of us who enjoy the arts (and history), here are something
delightful manuscript paintings. There are more than 3000 of the
paintings and A digital catalogue of the documented manuscripts will
soon be available for the public at the museum sounds all the more
promising.
--Ram
To see
Finding this historical visit gleaming across the top headlines
of all major Indian papers online, I tried to look for similar shades in the
US newspapers. Unfortunately, failing to find any headline even vaguely
relevant to this event,
Totally untrue. Yesterday, the Karl Rove factor took
Rove of course is much bigger news than the Indian PM's
visit. That is the crux of what the ToI blogger was saying. In that
he was on the mark.
At 9:26 AM -0500 7/19/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Finding this historical visit gleaming across the top headlines
of all major Indian
I think this is a major step forward in tackling the illegal problem.
The crux of the act seems to be that now the onus of proving
citizenship lies with the individual and NOT the government.
Some of tried to make this out to be like 'guilty until proven
innocent', but I look at it in a
Let us hope Tarun Gogoi govt will not oppose the SC decision to get votes.
I don't think they will. Its politically too risky for the Govt. tooppose it
now and become a hinderance.
On 7/12/05, Rajen Barua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The previous AGP
government had initiated the process for repeal
Dear Ms. Kakati,
Your comparison between the London bombings and that in Dispur did
bring out the ground realities. It really does not matter to the
general public whether they are (shamelessly and ruthlessly) attacked
by insurgents from the Ulfa or Jehadi types. The effects are the same.
We are
It looks like the Assam Org website is undergoing some changes.
It looks cleaner, but...
For some of the (important links) like the AssamNet Recent Posts, one
has to scroll all the way down to really locate it. Many of us usually
just click on that to view mails.
Further, there are way
for fear of being killed?
Policies like the what the Israelis have: no negotaitions with
terrorists or militants is probably the best way.
On 7/7/05, Rajib Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is it any different anywhere else in the north east?
Isn't Assam the same?
--- Ram Sarangapani
and Noor Ilahi from accepting the edict
(even if it has no place in the personal laws of the land). The roots of such
obscurantism run much deeper than laws. Santanu. -Original
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
Ram Sarangapani Sent: Thursday, July 07
This is a sad state of affairs. The Govt. has reserved 15% contracts
for surrendered militants, but in reality they corner all contracts
and projects.
The common people in Manipur seem to be living in fear in this gun and
dada-giri culture.
__
Iboyaima Laithangbam
Hi Barua
I wonder if the audience asked any questions to Dr. Birendra Gohain,
Commissioner to the CM of Assam, who was the keynote speaker on
Sunday?
Actually there were quite a few. The ones I remember (I hope
correctly) were on investments in Assam, illegal immigration, results
being messed up
Heh! Heh! Heh!. Thank you Ganesh. Baideo is not willing to give me any
credit. She thinks I have two left feet, and what with a bad back,
methinks I did a pretty good job.
'Maje Maje Kokal ul bhangisilu'. Even Utpal thought I have improved
myself from my last stint.
--Ram da
On 7/5/05, Ganesh C
Here is a brief note on the latest sensation Krishnakshi Sharma,adancer/actress
from Shilpukhuri, Guwahati.Ms.Sharma has won rave reviews and has performed
for the first timeat Guwahati.
___http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050704/asp/northeast/story_4945813.asp
Return of the native
Umesh,
Also 92 Indian women have been nominated for the Nobel by a women's
organization. The list includes Malika Sarabhai and Kiran
Bedi.(today's Assam Tribune)
While nominations are an important first step, nowadays it seems there
are far too many of them. In areas like Literature and Peace,
What I find incredible is this body of otherwise highly intelligent
and skilled group of people being unable to grasp something as
basic,and as simple as that.
And if this is how supporters of ULFA feel, even before they have
achieved anything, imagine what the attitude of ULFA will be if
Below is quite a detailed analysis in trying to define who an Assames
is. I think the author has gone in-depth into this question and
considering numerous factors. Unfortunately, the author is listed as
'anonymous'.
--Ram
___
Who is an Assamese? This question has been plaguing
from Tunisia who came thru a Green Card lottery. He said that then multiple
forms were accepted so people put in as many as 400 applications - and got
in.
More Indian or more third world females - more Nobels! There are hardly any
female Nobel winners anyway.
Umesh
Ram Sarangapani
brings with it lots of benefits - like focus of the world attention
on your work - alongwith other resources. It boosts the morale of the people
who work with you or those who aspire to do similar work.
Umesh
Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Umesh
If the Nobel is a game of chance
C'da,
What happened to the laws of the land that ought to prevent such things?
Could not LKA, as the leader of the opposition or the shadow PM, go
to Kohima to prevent it? Was his stature of no consequence? Where did
them Christians get such UN-Indian, un-secular ideas? I am outraged!
fractions.
Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Below is quite a detailed analysis in trying to define who an Assames
is. I think the author has gone in-depth into this question and
considering numerous factors. Unfortunately, the author is listed as
'anonymous'.
--Ram
Eighty per cent of those who had interacted with police had paid
bribe and Assam police is the most corrupt police in the country, it
said.
This must be learnt behavior. The Assam Police must have picked it
from the Kerala Police :)
On 30 Jun 2005 18:08:33 -, priyankoo sarma
[EMAIL
, Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It must be the Kharkhowa genes then ?
At 1:13 PM -0500 6/30/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
Eighty per cent of those who had interacted with police had paid
bribe and Assam police is the most corrupt police in the country, it
said.
This must
Just wanted to share this wonderful piece by Ms. Baruah. Those of us
who still have our Dueta/Ma with us, should cherish every moment, and
those that don't, this piece should bring back fond memories.
--Ram
Deuta
Rupanjali Baruah
He lay face up on a bed in one corner of a hospital room. Deuta
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