THINK

This blog contains the thoughts of ASHWANI LOHANI on contemporary issues with the need for deliverance, integrity and ethics within the governance machinery as its primary focus. Extracts from this blog should not be reproduced in full or part, nor the views expressed be used in any form in any publication without the consent of the author. The author keenly looks forward to comments, suggestions and advise from readers

Thursday, December 27, 2012

The State of the Nation

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The plethora of articles and reports on the state of the nation, post the traumatic incident of rape has compelled the denizens of this n...

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Sunday, December 23, 2012

India's Tianamen

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The Tianamen square of India, the sprawling Vijay Chowk was today erupting with people, people who were anguished and angry at the same ti...

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

A nation outraged!

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Another rape in the metropolis and a ghastly one at that and the police is once again on the mat. The outrage over the incident poured ...

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Armchair Enthusiasts

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Armchair enthusiasm is easily the most popular pastime of the citizens of this nation. Passing comments or issuing advisories on all and su...

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Matters of the Heart

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Mr Budhalakoti left for Haridwar yesterday. After almost ten months of retirement, he commands greater respect that he commanded when he o...

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Think Big Act Small

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A simple mantra, yet almost never followed. Half hearted attempts at climbing lofty mountains when even crossing foothills is diffic...

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Frightening Railways!

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The existing state of affairs in the railways frightens me. That the major issues of any large organization should always remain...

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Ashwani Lohani: My four engineering degrees set a LIMCA record, FIE & FCILT. Awards : PATWA International Young Achievers Award. Ministry of Railways National Award. Lifetime achievement award. Two National Awards of Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India. “Ashwani Garden” was created at Patratu, Bihar. Set a Guinness World Record in 1998 by running the Fairy Queen Express. Piloted the nomination of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya as World Heritage sites. Worked as Chairman, Railway Board, CMD of Air India, CMD of ITDC and head of MP Tourism.As MD of MP Tourism achieved a turnaround of the corporation and brought the state in the forefront of Indian tourism. Brought about major improvements in Air India during twin tenures as CMD. As CRB took Railways down the transformation path and brought about major improvements. Earned rare appreciation from the CAG during the CWG. Received Eminent Engineer & Governance Award. Wrote two books - Smoking Beauties on steam locomotives and Winning at Work against all odds, a book on management. Also authored a comprehensive report on Rail Heritage and Tourism

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