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[1] From: rkurian@bgl.vsnl.net.in Date: Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:26 pm Subject: India's Diabetes 'Epidemic'.. Modern Ways Open India's Doors to Diabetes By N. R. KLEINFIELD In India, alongside the stick-thin poverty, the malaria and the AIDS, the number of diabetics now totals around 35 million, and counting. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/13/world/asia/13diabetes.html?th&emc=th ---------------------- [2] From: Pradip Kumar Datta <pradip200@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Sep 13, 2006 Subject: The martyrdom of Jatin Das Friends, 13th September marks the 77th anniversary of the martyrdom of Jatin Das, the associate of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. It is well-known that Jatin Das died after a hunger-strike of 61 days while jailed in Lahore prison with Bhagat Singh and their other comrades for the Lahore conspiracy case. Jatindra Nath Das (also known as Jatin Das) (27 October 1904 - 13 September 1929) was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary. The death of Jatin Das in Lahore jail after 63 days of hunger strike shocked the whole of India. Revolutionary activities Jatindra Nath Das was born in Kolkata. He joined Anushilan Samiti - a revolutionary outfit in Bengal. Jatindra participated in Gandhi's Non-Cooperation movement in 1921. In November 1925, while studying for a B. A. at Vidyasagar College in Kolkata, Jatindra Nath was arrested for his political activities and was imprisoned in Mymensingh Central Jail. Protesting against the ill treatment of political prisoners, he went on a hunger strike. After 20 days, when the Jail Superintendent apologised, Jatin gave up the fast. He was contacted by revolutionaries in other parts of India and agreed to participate in bomb-making for Bhagat Singh and comrades. On 14 June 1929 he was arrested for terrorist activities and was imprisoned in Lahore jail to be tried under the supplementary Lahore Conspiracy Case. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ------------------- [3] From: Pradip Kumar Datta <pradip200@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Sep 13, 2006 Subject: Silchar mothers take surrogate motherhood plunge Silchar mothers take surrogate motherhood plunge OUR CORRESPONDENT The team of Filhaal, which dealt with surrogate motherhood Silchar, Sept. 12: The jury is still out on the ethics behind surrogate motherhood, the rent-a-womb option for childless couples when everything else fails. But Ranjana and Pooja (names changed), who are about to become the first in the Northeast to bear somebody else’s children for a price, are convinced that the choice they have made is the right one. Dr Pramod Sharma, under whose supervision 600 test-tube babies have been born in the last 10 years, said both the would-be surrogate mothers had signed the consent forms and would undergo in-vitro fertilisation shortly. “Both would like to remain anonymous for obvious reasons. Although the concept of surrogate motherhood is catching on, no such birth has been recorded in the Northeast as yet.” One of the women has four children and the other has three. Both intend to use the money promised to them to give their children a better education than they can afford now. For the couples who have chosen to “hire wombs”, the money they have to pay is but a small price for the joy of being parents. Dr Sharma, who heads Guwahati-based Pratiksha Hospitals, has tied up with Angel Fertility Clinic in Silchar to help childless couples become parents through various methods of assisted reproduction. The fertility specialist did extensive research in Australia before setting up his hospital in the Assam capital in the mid-nineties. “The first test tube baby born under my supervision is now a beautiful 10-year-old girl,” he said. But life is not easy for a surrogate mother. For instance, how would she deal with questions that would be asked by neighbours and relatives during her pregnancy? Ranjana and Pooja do not seem to be bothered about such questions. At least not yet. Dr Sharma said when both women were told about the implications of bearing somebody else’s children, they seemed to clearly understand what they were getting into. Surrogate motherhood throws up psychological problems, too. There is always a possibility that the surrogate mother and the baby will bond. Psychiatrists say post-partum blues are heightened in surrogate mothers. The Indian Council of Medical Research has framed several rules for surrogate motherhood, one of which is that no woman may act as a surrogate more than thrice in her lifetime. ---------------- [4] From: Regi P George <george_regi@yahoo.com> Date: Wed Sep 13, 2006 Subject: Behind the Plan to Bomb Iran Behind the Plan to Bomb Iran by Prof. Ismael Hossein-zadeh Global Research, 01/09/2006 The War Debate on Iran george_regi The War Debate on Iran by James Petras http://www.voltaire net.org/article1 43410.html A New Revolution? george_regi A New Revolution? Chinese Working Classes Confront the Globalized Economy Campaign to Stop Killer Coke Update Coke’s Losses Mounting on Many Fronts! September 13, 2006 Killer Coke Newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mahajanapada ------------- [5] From: Mohammed Ayub Khan <muslimindia2020@yahoo.ca> Date: Thu Sep 14, 2006 Subject: Malegaon Defeats Communalism Malegaon Defeats Communalism Nilofar Suhrawardy, Muslim Media News Service www.muslimobserver.com MALEGAON/NEW DELHI ??“ Secularism of the country was once again put to test when serial blasts, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 300, hit Malegaon (Maharahstra), known as a communally sensitive town last week (September 8). The four blasts occurred near Noorani mosque, a nearby graveyard and the busy Mushaira Chowk on Friday just a little before 2 00 PM (IST), when people had gathered for Friday prayers and for special prayers on occasion of Shab-e-Barat. Blasts created a panic among the people, leading to a stampede as they rushed out of the Kabristan. The majority of those injured were children. Among the dead, while 15 men and 10 children were Muslim worshippers, the six Hindu women were passers-by. Fear of blasts leading to communal violence in this textile town led authorities to impose curfew and deploy paramilitary forces to maintain law and order. Condemning terror attack, President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and various political leaders called on the people to maintain peace and communal harmony. Leading politicians, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh rushed to the town, displaying their sympathy for the affected people. Though various speculations have been voiced, it is still not clear whether Bajrang Dal, Pakistan-based Lashkar group or any other organization was responsible for Friday-blasts. The July 11 blasts in Mumbai, the terrorist attacks on Ayodhya and Varanasi and Friday??™s bombings in Malegaon are part of ???a big conspiracy??? by anti-national forces to shatter communal harmony, according to Minister of State for Home Sreeprakash Jaiswal. While authorities are still probing into who could be responsible for blasts and whether there is a link between these and Mumbai??™s July 11 serial blasts, people of Malegaon have risen above these concerns displaying communal harmony. Thus following the initial outburst displayed by mob, who assaulted policemen and burnt vehicles, calm descended on the town. Shattering apprehensions held about communal violence holding peace at siege here, Hindus and Muslims reached out to help each other. Evidently, attempt made earlier by certain local authorities to encourage interaction between Hindus and Muslims of area paid this time with influential people of both communities taking crucial steps to ensure that communal tension does not hit Malegaon. Hindu doctors, particularly Vaidya and Satyajit Shah treated severely injured Muslims saving many lives. Hindu boys joined to rush injured to hospitals and also queued to donate blood. Besides, people took to road with water, food and a few warm words for victims. On their part, Muslim leaders, including Mufti Mohammed Ismail, Hakim Seth and Hanif Bhai, accompanied by police, toured the town, calling on the people to remain calm and maintain peace. Muslims formed a human chain to help safely evacuate hundreds of girls stuck in a local school. Not surprisingly, Maharashtra State Minorities??™ Commission vice-chairman Abraham Mathai commented: ???The people of Malegaon have shown exemplary courage and foresight by pre-empting a major communal clash.??? ???The perpetrators of this dastardly attack played their cards well, choosing a mosque on a Friday and that too on an auspicious day like Shab-e-Baraat. Leaders of both the communities showed great maturity to prevent a communal riot,??? according to Peace Committee president Prakash Patil said. Curfew was thus lifted on Saturday morning and by Sunday, business in this textile town returned to normal. Earlier, communal tension also meant shutting down of powerlooms. As expressed by a Muslim loom worker: ???Whenever a riot or any violence occurred in the town, powerlooms were the first to close. This time, the situation is different.??? ???We need Hindus to run our looms. They provide us the yarn and many of them market the fabric we weave. Without them there would be nothing in this town. Earlier, no one thought twice before pelting a stone across the street. Now we simply can??™t afford to,??? according to Abdul Lateef Gafur. Friday-blasts have also been an eye-opener to the little importance people give to political rhetoric when basic rationale guides them. Congress President Gandhi, accompanied by Chief Minister Deshmukh, Home Minister Patil, deputy CM R. R. Patil and senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai tried displaying her sympathy by meeting several Muslims and offering them compensation on Saturday (September 9). Refusing to take Rs 100,000 ex-gratia, Shakil Ahmed, who lost his 16-year old son in the blasts, said: ???This city is like a hell-hole. It lacks basic amenities such as a civil hospital and medical support staff. In times of emergency like yesterday, victims had to be rushed to the privately-run Farhan hospital here or Dhule, which is 60 km from Malegaon and Nashik which is 120 km away.??? Three other Muslims rejected such compensation. So much so, as public anger rose, embarrassed by such criticism, Gandhi and her group were compelled to leave meeting midway. It is time that politicians understood people??™s message. Money or political rhetoric cannot bring lost ones back. However, if a little attention is paid to improving basic health facilities here, more lives could be saved if terrorism ever strikes here again. ----------- [6] From: "Ram Narayanan" <ramn_one@adelphia.net> Date: Thu Sep 14, 2006 Subject: Are Indians the Model Immigrants? http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2006/sb20060913_157784.htm BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE, SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 Viewpoint By Vivek Wadhwa Are Indians the Model Immigrants? A BusinessWeek. com columnist and accomplished businessman, Wadhwa shares his views on why Indians are such a successful immigrant group They have funny accents, occasionally dress in strange outfits, and some wear turbans and grow beards, yet Indians have been able to overcome stereotypes to become the U. S.'s most successful immigrant group. Not only are they leaving their mark in the field of technology, but also in real estate, journalism, literature, and entertainment. They run some of the most successful small businesses and lead a few of the largest corporations. Valuable lessons can be learned from their various successes. According to the 2000 Census, the median household income of Indians was $70,708-far above the national average of $50,046. An Asian-American hospitality industry advocacy group says that Indians own 50% of all economy lodging and 37% of all hotels in the U. S. AnnaLee Saxenian, a dean and professor at University of California, Berkeley, estimates that in the late 1990s, close to 10% of technology startups in Silicon Valley were headed by Indians. You'll find Indian physicians working in almost every hospital as well as running small-town practices. Indian journalists hold senior positions at major publications, and Indian faculty have gained senior appointments at most universities. Last month, Indra Nooyi, an Indian woman, was named CEO of PepsiCo (PEP ) (see BusinessWeek. com, 8/14/06, "PepsiCo Shakes It Up"). A MODEST EXPLANATION. Census data show that 81.8% of Indian immigrants arrived in the U. S. after 1980. They received no special treatment or support and faced the same discrimination and hardship that any immigrant group does. Yet, they learned to thrive in American society. Why are Indians such a model immigrant group? In the absence of scientific research, I'll present my own reasons for why this group has achieved so much. As an Indian immigrant myself, I have had the chance to live the American dream. I started two successful technology companies and served on the boards of several others. To give back, I co-founded the Carolinas chapter of a networking group called The Indus Entrepreneurs and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs. Last year, I joined Duke University as an executive-in-residence to share my business experience with students (see BusinessWeek. com, 9/14/05, "Degrees of Achievement") and research how the U. S. can maintain its global competitive advantage (see BusinessWeek. com, 7/10/06, "Engineering Gap? Fact and Fiction"). 1. Education. The Census Bureau says that 63.9% of Indians over 25 hold at least a bachelor's degree, compared with the national average of 24.4%. Media reports routinely profile graduates from one Indian college-the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). This is a great school, but most successful Indians I know aren't IIT graduates. Neither are the doctors, journalists, motel owners, or the majority of technology executives. Their education comes from a broad range of colleges in India and the U. S. They believe that education is the best way to rise above poverty and hardship. 2. Upbringing. For my generation, what was most socially acceptable was to become a doctor, engineer, or businessperson. Therefore, the emphasis was on either learning science or math or becoming an entrepreneur. 3. Hard work. With India's competitive and rote-based education system, children are forced to spend the majority of their time on their schooling. For better or for worse, it's work, work, and more work for anyone with access to education. 4. Determination to overcome obstacles. In a land of over a billion people with a corrupt government, weak infrastructure, and limited opportunities, it takes a lot to simply survive, let alone get ahead. Indians learn to be resilient, battle endless obstacles, and make the most of what they have. In India, you're on your own and learn to work around the problems that the state and society create for you. 5. Entrepreneurial spirit. As corporate strategist C. K. Prahalad notes in his interview with BusinessWeek's Pete Engardio (see BusinessWeek. com, 1/23/06, "Business Prophet"), amidst the poverty, hustle, and bustle of overcrowded India is a "beehive of entrepreneurialism and creativity." After observing street markets, Prahalad says that "every individual is engaged in a business of some kind-whether it is selling single cloves of garlic, squeezing sugar cane juice for pennies a glass, or hauling TVs." This entrepreneurial sprit is something that most Indians grow up with. 6. Recognizing diversity. Indians hold many ethnic, racial, gender, and caste biases. But to succeed, they learn to overlook or adapt these biases when necessary. There are six major religions in India, and the Indian constitution recognizes 22 regional languages. Every region in the country has its own customs and character. 7. Humility. Talk to almost any immigrant, regardless of origin, and he will share stories about leaving social status behind in his home country and working his way up from the bottom of the ladder in his adopted land. It's a humbling process, but humility is an asset in entrepreneurship. You learn many valuable lessons when you start from scratch and work your way to success. 8. Family support/values. In the absence of a social safety net, the family takes on a very important role in Indian culture. Family members provide all kinds of support and guidance to those in need. 9. Financial management. Indians generally pride themselves on being fiscally conservative. Their businesses usually watch every penny and spend within their means. 10. Forming and leveraging networks. Indians immigrants found that one of the secrets to success was to learn from those who had paved the trails (see BusinessWeek. com, 6/6/05, "Ask for Help and Offer It"). Some examples: Successful Indian technologists in Silicon Valley formed an organization called The Indus Entrepreneurs to mentor other entrepreneurs and provide a forum for networking. TiE is reputed to have helped launch hundreds of startups, some of which achieved billions in market capitalization. This was a group I turned to when I needed help. Top Indian journalists and academics created the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) to provide networking and assistance to newcomers. SAJA runs journalism conferences and workshops, and provides scholarships to aspiring South-Asian student journalists. In the entertainment industry, fledgling filmmakers formed the South Asian American Films and Arts Association (SAAFA). Their mission is the promotion of South Asian cinematic and artistic endeavors, and mentoring newcomers. 11. Giving back. The most successful entrepreneurs I know believe in giving back to the community and society that has given them so much opportunity. TiE founders invested great effort to ensure that their organization was open, inclusive, and integrated with mainstream American society. Their No. 1 rule was that their charter members would give without taking. SAJA officers work for top publications and universities, yet they volunteer their evenings and weekends to run an organization to assist newcomers. 12. Integration and acceptance. The Pew Global Attitudes Project, which conducts worldwide public opinion surveys, has shown that Indians predominantly hold favorable opinions of the U. S. When Indians immigrate to the U. S, they usually come to share the American dream and work hard to integrate. Indians have achieved more overall business success in less time in the U. S. than any other recent immigrant group. They have shown what can be achieved by integrating themselves into U. S. society and taking advantage of all the opportunities the country offers. Wadhwa, the founder of two software companies, is an Executive-in-Residence/Adjunct Professor at Duke University. He is also the co-founder of TiE Carolinas, a networking and mentoring group. -------------- |
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