My column 07-12-2025
My column 07-12-2025
What is wrong?……..Everything!
There was a time when we were school going kids, when illnesses like flu, typhoid etc., were common occurrences. Everytime a kid was ill, the family doctor used to visit the house, check on the kid by physical examination, thermometer, stethoscope ...
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E for economy: E for engine
E for economy: E for engine
Shashank Purandare
Saumit was never really interested in academics. Known for his antics in school days, his parents used to receive endless complaints from his teachers.
After school, he received a degree as Bachelor in media studies. He started with odd jobs in photography. He was nev ...
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India should start losing cricket matches !!!
India should start losing cricket matches !!!
Shashank Purandare
Well, I mean no disrespect to our cricket players. They are hugely talented and I hate to see when they lose matches like every other Indian, but look at it from another perspective.
Before the 70’s, Indian cricket wins were rare. In 70-71 India bea ...
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We and the internet
We and the internet
Shashank Purandare
The Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense's ARPA in 1969. The World Wide Web was created later in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee, who passed away recently.
In India it was launched on August 15, 1995 by VSNL, though research and academic institutes were using a s ...
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My Column 21-03-2026
My Column 21-03-2026
Shashank Purandare
I am writing to my readers after a fairly long gap due to personal reasons. Today I have inclination and time, both.
The gulf war is raging fiercely for more than three weeks. The agenda of the war was clear from the begining. Israel is always feeling threatened by Islamic co ...
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Internet and whatsapp for the dummies
Internet and whatsapp for the dummies
Shashank Purandare
I am certain that most of my readers would be offended and outraged by this title. But you will thank me after reading through this.
You would think that you are smart enough to know everything about internet and WhatsApp since you are using it for so long. But; r ...
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