So the new game in town is called “NITI Ayog” — National Institution for Transforming India — and the news is that Prof Arvind Panagariya will be appointed as the vice-chairman of the institution, as the Hindustan Times reports. That “Niti” bit may sound familiar to some who have been following this blog. If you … Continue reading “NITI — New Initiatives for Transforming India”
My friend JP recently sent me a list of quotes from my book “Transforming India: Big Ideas for a Developed Nation.” I thought I would put them on the blog for the benefit of those who have not read the book. Just BTW, you can download a (free) PDF copy of the book at the … Continue reading “A few quotes from “Transforming India””
Mr S Krishnamoorthy translated “Transforming India” into Tamil. He wrote a translator’s preface to go with the translation. But of course that preface is in Tamil. Therefore, here is an English translation of the translator’s preface in Tamil of the Tamil translation of the English version of the book. For the record.
The Sanskrit word “niti” connotes politics, governance, economics and a whole bunch of other things. As in the case of all abstract nouns, it is hard to precisely translate into other languages. Anyway, today we launch a new initiative for transforming India — NitiCentral.com!! My use of the double exclamation marks — I am usually … Continue reading “NITI – New Initiatives for Transforming India Launches!!”
Now I can say for sure that my book, “Transforming India”, has been read by at least two people. How do I know that? Because two people have recently written about it. My sincere appreciation for the reviews. Selected bits from them, below the fold.
I am pleased to note that my book, “Transforming India” is available. You will have to be the judge of the content. But I hope you will not judge the book by its cover or the quality of the print run. Due to a major snafu, the book comes up short in the quality of … Continue reading “Transforming India — The Book”
This page is a place holder while the website atanudey.com is under construction. Meanwhile, welcome to my blog. Click here or on the header “Atanu Dey on India’s Development” to browse. I would appreciate feedback. Please leave a comment. Here’s a book I wrote in 2011. Click on the image below to visit the book … Continue reading “Transforming India”
I was one of Narendra Modi’s biggest fans. I supported his candidature as the prime minister of India years before he became the phenomenon during the 2014 general elections in India. I can honestly claim that to the extent that I could I even worked indirectly for the Modi campaign. Sadly, I am no longer … Continue reading “Whoever Fights Monsters …”
Today, Saturday 20th October, Rajesh Jain and I will be hosting a webinar titled “How to Walk the Path to Prosperity”. It starts at 8:30 PM India time (8 AM Pacific, 11 AM Eastern.) Register here for the event. To join the webinar, click on this zoom link at 8:30 PM India time (8 AM … Continue reading “Webinar on “The Path to Prosperity” Today”
Here we go again. Now that India’s 2019 general elections are just a few months away, Mr Modi wants you to help him “transform India.” Here’s an opportunity for India’s best brains to work for PM Modi’s campaign in 2019. Take a sabbatical from your current job and work with Nation with NaMo till May … Continue reading “Modi Needs You to Transform India”
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