This is probably the best article rediff has ever published. Even going through the 4th part I just could not resist the temptation of commenting on it. There are lots of this kind of topics that really need more priority in the press for a better india, than the one focusing on politics or religion. This is high time for this kind of crucial analysis in every field of science, economy and environment. If we really want to play a role in ever changing world with our thought and knowledge the most important thing that we need is a draustic change of out attitute, acadamic curriculum, priorities of govt planing and stratgies.
I have been running- industry since last 25 years as a PROTOTYPE maker in Mumbai,having own design studio along with the Export Unit.I agree with what you say about innovation.In 80 i was 1s to offer "short run production"Service in plastic industry.
I read your article series in rediff at http://in.rediff.com/money/2004/aug/12ariban.htm. It is very exciting and informational. As I could see you studied in IIT in India and then like most of the IITans went to US to work there.
Now you are writing about making India super-innovative and strong. How do you think India can improve without the top brains like you whom India gives birth, devlelops them and then they leave India for better opportunity. It is like India is wasting money on education of opportunists like you and when it is India's turn to get something back, you start working for growth of other developed countries for fame and for money.
Shouldn't you take any leadership role in improving India rather writing these articles? If you want others to follow what you write, I think you should follow it first and then inspire other Indians to follow, that will make better impact. You could have done better by acting rather writing these stuffs.
Mr. Banergee, The article is good and you are talking facts about what is happening in India. Your suggestions on improving the innovativeness is also good and appreciative.
But would'nt it be good enough if you could come down to India and contribute rather than working for a research lab in Silicon Valley?
Well, I think the brains shaped by top institutions (like IIT) are more interested to live a better life elsewhere in the world than making India a better place to live and innovate.
Humbly, I would request you to contribute being here.
