December 1, 2011
by Chakresh Mishra
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Regions included: Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Devipatan, Faizabad divisions of UP
Population (2011): 6 crores
Area: 70000 sq KM
Note: Awadh region of UP has a rich culture and traditionally it has been a separate state for centuries. Only after British random reorganization it lost its identity. It is apt time to put things in its perspective. Some argue that Allahabad should be in bhojpuri speaking state rather than awadh. Jury is still out on that issue.
December 1, 2011
by Chakresh Mishra
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Regions included: Agra, Aligarh, Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareily divisions of UP
Population (2011): 6 crores
Area: 65000 sq KM
Note: This proposed state should include the braj speaking districts and Rohilkhand. It is a prosperous region waiting for its tipping point towards an era of development. Remaining in UP has pulled it down. The name of the proposed state can be debated.
December 1, 2011
by Chakresh Mishra
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The so called cow belt or hindi belt of India, which is at the bottom of almost all the human development and economic development indices in the country, is not able to find answer to misery and maladministration. Despite of being core of Indian political system, these states are most poorly administered. Large size and huge population of these states is a major reason for this agony. Continue Reading →
November 26, 2011
by Chakresh Mishra
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I remember a scene from a episode of famous comedy south park, where characters learn that there is no point in burning down the walmart as long as consumerism remains a way of life. If it is not walmart than some other store will become a giant and the same process would repeat. In India, now, when we are faced with eventuality of direct foreign investment in retail sector, similar questions need to be answered. Continue Reading →
November 22, 2011
by Chakresh Mishra
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Say, you are a small business owner in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh and some dabangg has illegally occupied part of your business complex. You filled a case in local court but decision was against you and now you want to approach High court. How far you have to go on every court date, any guesses? Answer is around 700 KM by bus or train meaning more than 50 hours journey in total. Continue Reading →