http://www.arthshastra.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:28:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.arthshastra.com/post/234 http://www.arthshastra.com/post/233 A lot has been made of the fact that a large number of Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are going back to India because of her sizzling economy and a desire to be close to family. However, the recent spate of controversies over the right to free speech and the lack of ... http://www.arthshastra.com/post/232 From the middle-east to New Zealand, it seems that the skilled immigrants are much in demand. In an article on Aug 20, New York Times says: Even countries wary of migrant brawn are bullish on migrant brains, and many offer tax breaks and streamlined visas to compete in the global marketplace. It ... http://www.arthshastra.com/post/231 Got a link to this magnificent 1996 commencement speech by Salman Rushdie from a SAJA email list. For the first five minutes, I could not stop chuckling at the wit of Mr. Rushdie. Rest of the speech made my hair stand with excitement. Read if for yourself Text of Commencement Address ... http://www.arthshastra.com/post/230