I notice that the online versions of the international business newspapers are trying to localize the news and have the equivalent of a India edition. The Wall Street Journal in particular has made a tremendous effort to Indianize their online edition.
They carry local columnists and photographs. This makes it an interesting read from my perspective. Also I have gotten into the habit of reading the comments or peoples reactions to some of the issues raised in this columns. Being the land of Argumentative Indians there is no shortage of opinions expressed. I have to confess, I occasionally jump in to express my two cents worth as well.
It is interesting to see that when there are articles critical of India there is a tirade of comments. There are other issues also which get people excited. However today's edition carried a column by a Mr.S.Gridhar who runs the Azim Premji Foundation and which talked about the great work done by individual teachers in rural communities in spite of the odds being stacked against them. Their dedication is spread over decades and is awe inspiring.(http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2010/09/29/india-journal-a-salute-to-the-unheralded-teacher/ ). Yet there were only three comments ( including one of mine).
While we all get excited about Shah Rukh Khan being searched by the US customs and other instances where reader take up cudgels, in this instance no one seems to show much interest. Shows our priorities. Sad state of affairs !!!
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