• A comment on Talk: Daniel Libeskind's 17 words of architectural inspiration
July 14, 2009: I liked his brilliant talk and the way he analysed the staleness and rigidity of traditional thinking about architecture and his somewhat disturbing opinions about architecture. However, when I read the comments, I was surprised to find the sarcasm and criticism from established architects and their mention of his failures in actual practice. I was reminded of a novel 'Fountainhead' written by Ayn Rand, where Howard Roark, a young architect struggling against tradition-worship being thrown out of university and profession.
In spite of vagueness and arguable statements in view of majority of commentators, I feel that he has succeeded in shaking the very foundations of established architecture principles.
• A comment on Talk: John Doerr sees salvation and profit in greentech
Jun 7 2009: Very well organised, thought provoking and emotional appeal for going green. I liked following two sentences.
'Going green is the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century' and
'Entrepreneurs do more than any one thinks possible with less than anyone thinks possible'
In India, there is awareness about going green, but as green alternatives have high initial cost component, their adoption is still marginal. Our foundation proposes to launch www.green-tech.biz to boost sale of green products and processes by educating people about long term economical and environmental advantages of going green.
Honorable speaker. Well done. You have correctly and effectively driven a idea into minds of all listeners.
• A comment on Talk: Nandan Nilekani's ideas for India's future
Jun 6 2009: I do not agree with Mr. Nilekani's view that cities are centres of innovation and progress. May be it is a transitional state today, but the problems of urbanisation and environmental deterioration would soon shift the focus to rural area, where availability of remote skilled manpower through easy communication, low wages, low land costs would make sustainable industrial growth. Mahatma Gandhi's idea of empowering villages is real solution to India's development. In Western Maharashtra, growth of sugar and agrobased industries in rural area have shown how decentralised development is successful.
• A comment on Talk: Nandan Nilekani's ideas for India's future
Jun 5 2009: In India, education has assumed a status of big business. Education thus has become a restricted area for rich who can afford to pay such high fees. Ironically, less attention is paid by promoters of educational institutes to attract and retain good, dedicated teachers. Students also give more importance to examination success rather than learning the subject.
With the spread of BSNL Broadband connectivity and availability of computers in all schools and villages, the idea of FREE EDUCATION can really become a successful venture. Fortunately internet has capability to fulfill most of the needs of students at practically no cost. The idea is to search and provide useful and relevant free educational and informative links available on the internet. One such effort is made in www.school4all.org by Dnyandeep Foundation. Big businesses can sponsor such projects instead of Cricket and entertainment TV serials.
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