CPM itself to blame. They wanted to enjoy power and at the same time opposing Congress party. Double game. Had they withdraw support six months back, it would have been entirely another story. Left got a lession by blindly trusting Puppet Singh and his Italian master. But, they will forget soon and again align with Congress to enjoy power. No principles, only power game.
RE:CPM itself to blame, no principles only power game
by ravi sharma on Jul 23, 2008 12:32 AM Permalink
What do you mean enjoyed power. they supported from outside, they didnt join the govt.
When we represent our country on very very importatnt agreements when we have questions on facts and afraid of making such an agreement with western countires and leaders have questions about the agreements, govt played a foolish role to make oppostion fools. Even though the agreement is good or bad, its very very important to the nation. Every body expects a parlimentary debate. Think carefully, we had parlimentary debates, committies , information share and clarifying the leaders pro or oppostion in past history whenever we came across this type of important issues. That was made good politics. What happend this time. Might be the agreement is good, but the way it was treated in India by the Govt and went for an agreement is not good. No body given clarification even oppostion asked. Even any no one us knew till before sign on the agreement. If you see all the developments since the drama started, the Govt wanted to make opposition Jack Asses, without revelaing the Nuclear deal, once they gone for far for trust vote then it put on web and leaked to media. Is this the right way to deal the one of the most important issue of the country. Unfortunately Dr Sing, is not exception for playing dirty politics. The worst part is that CORPORATE companies are start ruling the parliment. This is a dangerous signal for democracy. I request PM office keep all corporate a.shol.s away from you. Porbably govt wanted to take "oppostion party's oppostion against nuclear deal" is their one
RE:A political drama to make Opposition Jack Asses.
by ramen das on Jul 23, 2008 12:50 AM Permalink
corporate rule is better than commie rule... they are practical enough to take the right economic decisions...democracy is at risk at the hand of commies
RE:sad day for Prakash karat
by sahi on Jul 23, 2008 12:40 AM Permalink
he won't be able to find any communists in China. The only only communists left in asia are in crazy North Korea and in India(Bengal/kerala)
Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
Fact: Nuclear power has been virtually insignificant in India’s energy mix in the past, and will be no more important in the future. India has been generating electricity with nuclear reactors for more than 40 years. Yet, reactors supply only 2% to 3% of its electricity today. India has not built more reactors because they have not turned out to be as safe, or as clean, or – most important – as economical as originally thought. Even if India were to achieve a 50% increase in nuclear power generation (which is unlikely) such a step would only increase India’s overall electricity output by one percent at most, and would only increase India’s overall energy output by a fraction of one percent. That is not a significant increase in the energy available to India and would not decrease India’s demand for oil and gas.
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by Secular India on Jul 23, 2008 12:04 AM Permalink
India needs a 5000% increase in nuclear power by 2040 and it will become cheap compared to the depleting fossil fuels. Cost calculations are useless for future for this reason. we may not even have oil by then. also - due to global warming - there will be very little water to generate hydro-electricity. Solar energy is flaky - and India does not have as much land as US to generate that. Nuclear power is the only guaranteed source of energy. In future - there will be either countries that have it or those that don't.
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by Diya G on Jul 23, 2008 12:02 AM Permalink
you are merely speculating your views. Only time will tell, but I repeat do not let progress slip by just bcoz you are paranoid. What does one really achieve by space research, or genetic research? Yet most advanced nations are heavily involved, why are they mad to spend billions of tax payer money? No, bcoz its for the betterment of society and their country advancement. Learn to move with changing times
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by Partha Choudhury on Jul 23, 2008 12:06 AM Permalink
John Henry said, "You do not need a steam powered drill to cut through the rock - two string arms with hammer are enough!"
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by Logo on Jul 23, 2008 12:03 AM Permalink
You wrong Indian Build most of its nuclear reactors for Miltary and Research purpose. Only the few that were supplied by the dutch were for genrating Electircity.
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by vivek murthi on Jul 23, 2008 12:13 AM Permalink
I work in the energy sector. I know somethings to comment about nuclear energy for electricity. The only viable and reliable source after coal is nuclear energy. Wind and hydro thermal are dependent on natural forces. You have no control over it. Nuclear energy not only generates clean power but is also very efficient. All these years, India could not afford to have more nuclear plants because we don't have reliable sources of raw materials. With the nuclear deal we get access to fuel from other countries and NSG and hence can think of building more nuclear power plants. People who blindly accept the words of stupid politicians like the CPI should at least try to get the facts before jumping on the band wagon. The day that happens we would have succeeded as a democratic nation
RE:Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
by crazy on Jul 23, 2008 12:42 AM Permalink
Partha Choudhury.... India has been following the advice of John Henry for last 60 yrs. John Henrys countrymen did not listen to him and used steam power drill to cut throught the rocks. Now you see for yourself where is his country and where are we!
This is a totally useless deal for India. There are other means of generating power which will be much more feasible and economical. Nuclear energy produced will always be very less and will not satisfy India's massive energy demands and the means to acquire it will not be cheap either. Also this jeopardizes India's nuclear program and internal security as India will be forced to sign the non proliferation treaty and should allow inspectors to visit our nuclear plants. The only people who will benefit is US corporates as they will sell us nuclear reactors and make billions of dollars. Does India, a country where 50 % people live on 2 dollars a day need this expensive deal ? Either way it seems India is fked again because of our short sighted,stupid,corrupt and selfish politicians.
RE:N-Deal
by rajesh roul on Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM Permalink
How do you manage to say that this deal is useless? Do you know anything about Energy Resources? 19% of total USA's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. 78% of total France's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. In the European Union as a whole, nuclear energy provides 30% of the electricity. Do you know how much are percentage means? Take for example USA, where 19% of total electricity is coming from Nuclear Resources, which is equivalent to provide 3 times Electricity that India as a whole use right now. And for your education, this Nuclear Deal is concerened only for Civil Nuclear Program, and does not include Defense Nuclear Program, which allows India to produce Nuclear Bombs at will without any outward inspections. As long as People with your mindset lives in India, People will live in dark without Electricity. Yes you are right in India 50 % people live on 2 dollars a day, but that does not mean that they will not get Electricity. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE AND COME ON AND HELP INDIA TO LIVE IN NEW MILLENIUM.
RE:N-Deal
by Diya G on Jul 22, 2008 11:45 PM Permalink
you are paranoid for no reason. This is progressive and beneficial to all parties, why not go for it? Be proud of your country, don't be a crab and pull each other down
RE:N-Deal
by Suraj Singh on Jul 22, 2008 11:52 PM Permalink
Myth #11: India needs more nuclear power to assure its energy future.
Fact: Nuclear power has been virtually insignificant in India’s energy mix in the past, and will be no more important in the future. India has been generating electricity with nuclear reactors for more than 40 years. Yet, reactors supply only 2% to 3% of its electricity today. India has not built more reactors because they have not turned out to be as safe, or as clean, or – most important – as economical as originally thought. Even if India were to achieve a 50% increase in nuclear power generation (which is unlikely) such a step would only increase India’s overall electricity output by one percent at most, and would only increase India’s overall energy output by a fraction of one percent. That is not a significant increase in the energy available to India and would not decrease India’s demand for oil and gas.
RE:N-Deal
by rajesh roul on Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM Permalink
How do you manage to say that this deal is useless? Do you know anything about Energy Resources? 19% of total USA's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. 78% of total France's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. In the European Union as a whole, nuclear energy provides 30% of the electricity. Do you know how much are percentage means? Take for example USA, where 19% of total electricity is coming from Nuclear Resources, which is equivalent to provide 3 times Electricity that India as a whole use right now. And for your education, this Nuclear Deal is concerened only for Civil Nuclear Program, and does not include Defense Nuclear Program, which allows India to produce Nuclear Bombs at will without any outward inspections. As long as People with your mindset lives in India, People will live in dark without Electricity. Yes you are right in India 50 % people live on 2 dollars a day, but that does not mean that they will not get Electricity. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE AND COME ON AND HELP INDIA TO LIVE IN NEW MILLENIUM.
RE:N-Deal
by rajesh roul on Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM Permalink
How do you manage to say that this deal is useless? Do you know anything about Energy Resources? 19% of total USA's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. 78% of total France's Electricity is coming from Nuclear Power. In the European Union as a whole, nuclear energy provides 30% of the electricity. Do you know how much are percentage means? Take for example USA, where 19% of total electricity is coming from Nuclear Resources, which is equivalent to provide 3 times Electricity that India as a whole use right now. And for your education, this Nuclear Deal is concerened only for Civil Nuclear Program, and does not include Defense Nuclear Program, which allows India to produce Nuclear Bombs at will without any outward inspections. As long as People with your mindset lives in India, People will live in dark without Electricity. Yes you are right in India 50 % people live on 2 dollars a day, but that does not mean that they will not get Electricity. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE AND COME ON AND HELP INDIA TO LIVE IN NEW MILLENIUM.
RE:N-Deal
by Dreaming of India on Jul 22, 2008 11:53 PM Permalink
so you are pretty much against what our Nuclear scientists such as Abdul Kalam say. Btw, even my elder brother is a nuclear scientist and he believes that it is going to be beneficial for the country in the long run
RE:N-Deal
by raj sreedhar on Jul 23, 2008 12:55 AM Permalink
The one And Only, Dr.Kalam is far far smarter than you. And he knows what he is talking about. Only fools are you Commies. You guys never improve. Compare your old Russia and China with the United states. Who enjoys the highest stanadard of living? They are not even close. We need strong friends and allies. Countries who have strong relationship with the US and the West are doing well unlike your Cuba, N.Korea , Vietnam. Do we need their life style or life style of Japan, and Australia?
did anyone witness the live telecast? It is a shame that the people whom we send to the parliament are neither cultured nor matured.Let us at least make it a point to vote for the educationally qualified guys!!!
RE:live telecast
by Diya G on Jul 22, 2008 11:49 PM Permalink
sure.. Thats a great point, educated, multi-cultural, multi-aged talent in politics is key to India's success! Only with education one has the ability to agree to disagree and to have a civil debate that is socially appropriate.
Guys do u know US today only produces 20% of electricity from Uranium, It cost it 2cent/KWH, Now it has stopped further resrerch in Uranuim & shifted to Hydrogen & also it passed a budget of 2b$ for reasech on Hydrogen which it thinks it will cost them only 1.5cent/KWH. Also it will generate Hydrogen in abundent quantity which it want to sell in the market to run the vehicles. Do by Nuclear Deal we will get this technolgy also, or we get only the obsloute uranium technoly. source:world-nuclear.org/info/inf41.html,,,I think this will satisy all your queries.
RE:Nuclear Power
by Diya G on Jul 22, 2008 11:42 PM Permalink
What does it matter what US produces! US produces 1000 different things in million other areasd, doesn't mena it should give everything to everyone. The are not there to do charity! Look at the offer on the table and how much it is in all parties interests- that's all you should be concerned about.
RE:Nuclear Power
by vinay goel on Jul 22, 2008 11:51 PM Permalink
I dont know much about the nuke deal, what India is getting shuld be consitent. Uranium supply is limited. Thats why US is shifting from Uranium to Hydrogen, What I want to to say there should be a clause in the deal for the latest technoly on the date. If not whats the use of the deal,?
RE:Nuclear Power
by Truth on Jul 23, 2008 12:08 AM Permalink
Friends India has Thorium in abomdand.But it alone can't generate power.As its a stable element and to make it unstable we need uranium.Now one chain reaction can go for very long.Ya one problem is the desposal of the waste but that we can handle.Deal will definitely help India.Why left is opposing is simply because their aka in China dont want to see India having the access to easy Nuclear energy.NDA is opposing because to bring the govt down and they are feeling bad as their baby is being named by someone else.BSP,JDS etc opposing just to grap power.
RE:Nuclear Power
by Diya G on Jul 23, 2008 12:05 AM Permalink
well it is what it is, take it or leave it! US or for that matter any country or even you and I will always look out for themselves first. As long as this deal is benefitting all parties involved, there is no harm.
