“For how long will I have to/ Bear the pain of development
Or is it that I will be done to death/ Before attaining development?”
Quote from a poem by Ram Dayal Munda titled “The Pain of Development (Vikas Ka Dard)”
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Speech of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 28, 2013. The Hindu, September 28, 2013 Statement by H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India at the General Debate of the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly […] Growth and inclusive development are naturally … Read more
von Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph. Tribes of India: The Struggle for Survival. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1982, pp. 36-37: Rebellions of aboriginal tribesmen against the authority of the government are among the most tragic conflicts between ruler and ruled. Whatever course the clash may take, it is always a hopeless struggle of the weak against the strong, … Read more
Organic Farming: The reality behind the myths bu Karthik Kumar An edited version of this article also appeared in The Business Line newspaper http://www.blonnet.com/2008/09/02/stories/2008090251610900.htm Organic farming is coming under attack from many quarters, even as awareness spreads that it is a more sustainable and healthier way to live. Criticism ranges, from, doubts about its lack … Read more
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