Let truth prevail

"The choice of a basement to house the backup power generators that should kick in during an emergency is absurd. If the 9-magnitude earthquake of March 11, 2011 knocked off power supply from the grid, the tsunami that soon followed killed the backup power to the units. "

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Let truth prevail: Japan's regulations are flawed, outdated and below global standards.

Considering the recent admissions by the regulator and the track record of the operator, should the world rely on them to know the truth? Only a thorough investigation by truly impartial and independent scientists can provide the answers. That can happen only if the Fukushima plant is nationalised.

Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger

India should use Taiwan's help to break into the Sinosphere

Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger

-The Times of India, January 30, 2012

India's 'Look East' policy, which has so far ignored Taiwan, has to start setting its eyes on Taipei. This will help India break into the Sinosphere, "which could soon be (or has already become) the second most important cultural zone after the Anglosphere."

"Taiwan is a friendly country that can not only help India fulfil some of its domestic economic objectives, but also strategic goals vis-a-vis China."

The author, Mr. Ganguly, suggests that "New Delhi could sign a free trade deal with Taipei and invite it to help set up an industrial corridor between, say, Delhi and Kolkata (just as the Japanese are facilitating the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor)."

Such a partnership will suit the Taiwanese since they will, hence, not find "all their eggs in the Chinese basket."

"It is time to move towards a more robust partnership."

Look North East

Realise the full potential of cooperation with Japan


Article - Look North East

-The Times of India, December 30, 2011

India-Japan relations

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : India-Japan relations:

"The determined effort by India and Japan to inject life into their bilateral relationship is showing positive results. The meeting between Indian Prime Minister and Japanese premier is a marker of the steady progress"

Fukushima slows down, but does not halt the nuclear march

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Fukushima slows down, but does not halt the nuclear march:

"The looming energy crisis has limited the negative reaction."