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The Nominations...


Sun Dec 10 00:21:20 2000
Name:Jeff Poole
Email:jeff@professionalbalance.org
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because of his tremendous work on behalf of preserving and raising human values as a world wide issue. He has created many programs that provide services to aid needy segments of the world's population. They range from medical programs to help with depression, AIDS, Cancer and other diseases to prison programs that truly help reform criminals from within. His heart is continuously going out to others to see in what new way he can care for the world. Millions of people have been touched by his ceaseless efforts on behalf of freeing the world from misery and strife and in educating them to be more effective in their own lives teaching them skills so that they can become more self-sufficient and more connected to the world around them.


Sun Dec 10 00:52:01 2000
Name:Sally Rose
Email:bhaktirose@juno.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:He brings the eternal truths and teachings of love and grace and peace to millions through his embodiment of these virtues. His teachings restore us to a state of innocence, a renewed connection with our souls, a living awareness of our unity with all life. He carries this Light to all men and women of all races and creeds, to the infant child and to the elder, to the peacemakers and to the terrorists. His teaching of the Sudarshan Kriya continues to transformed lives throughout the world, bringing peace to the individual, which brings peace to the planet.


Sun Dec 10 01:04:55 2000
Name:M.DIVAKARAN
Email:giraji@emirates.net.ae
Nomination:SRI SRI RAVI SHANKER
Reason:BECAUSE OF THE LOVE AND PEACE HE IS SPREADING


Sun Dec 10 01:20:37 2000
Name:Subir Sarkar
Email:subir@emirates.net.ae
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:Because of his social works to build a pure society.


Sun Dec 10 01:22:40 2000
Name:Shankar Prasad Sarkar
Email:beli@cal3.vsnl.net.in
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:For his divine knowledge.


Sun Dec 10 02:18:50 2000
Name:bipin
Email:bipin2684@usa.net
Nomination:shri shri ravi shanker
Reason:because he has changed lives of millions of people he has taught us to live love and learn


Sun Dec 10 03:25:28 2000
Name:nand kishore rathi
Email:nkrathi@mailmetoday.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:B'cos in these days where everyone is found guilty & corrupt in one or the other case, she marched with the Indian Tri-color high wit hpride, though only wit ha Bronze.


Sun Dec 10 04:02:46 2000
Name:BRIAN JAMES
Email:DRSOUL@HOTMAIL.COM
Nomination:SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
Reason:HE IS COOL. HE STARTED THE ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION WHICH IS A HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BROUGHT HAPPINESS AND PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE. THE ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION IS THE GREATEST THING I HAVE EVER PARTICIPATED IN.


Sun Dec 10 04:25:08 2000
Name:KAREN S. BONACCI
Email:kbonacci@excite.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because his knowledge and the very high level of his consciousness must be known to all Indian people. And he has worked since 1982 bringing the prescious knowledge that brings moksha to people at an unheard of rate very quickly. He will be the one to end the suffering of humanity.


Sun Dec 10 05:04:23 2000
Name:Ginette Weischenberg
Email:ginettew@wanadoo.nl
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:He is bringing balance to all aspects of life - public and individually, in politics as well as in economy, into family and outside social life. Without balance there is no peace.


Sun Dec 10 06:53:52 2000
Name:Deb Trombold
Email:Skadat@worldnet.att.net
Nomination:Sri-Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:For all of the Humanatarian work that he does in India and all around the world. His teachings show us how to make this life a celebration and how we too can make this a better world in which to live. Sing, Dance, Laugh and Meditate.


Sun Dec 10 07:06:01 2000
Name:Shivanand Aparaj
Email:saparaj@rediff.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:I feel in todays world sports is the only activity where in we try to forget our anamies and make the whole universe one. Our malleshwari is the only lady who made us proud. I wish her all the best heartly. Of course in international events I cannot forget Priyanka Chopra for her contribution to India as Miss World.


Sun Dec 10 07:46:58 2000
Name:P W Thow
Email:peakwan@pd.jaring.my
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:His Art of Living courses and social projects-have brought benefit to thousands at all levels of society and over 100 countries in the world. His philosophy of love and universal human values when followed will bring peace to the world.


Sun Dec 10 08:08:44 2000
Name:balu
Email:balu@iitian.com
Nomination:sr sri ravishankar
Reason:words are futile to describe.


Sun Dec 10 08:28:45 2000
Name:Pradeep Thukral
Email:prt@vsnl.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:For uplifting the lives of millions like us through knowlege of Sudarshan Kriya and ancient wisdom


Sun Dec 10 09:35:43 2000
Name:Arun Chandrakantan
Email:sanarun@earthlink.net
Nomination:Arun Shourie, Union Minister
Reason:Stands up for India.


Sun Dec 10 10:18:38 2000
Name:M.Binu George
Email:mbinug@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:For announcing the Ramzan ceasefire. a very good move


Sun Dec 10 10:22:42 2000
Name:CRK Prasad
Email:prasad_crk@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Vishwanathan Anand
Reason:He singlehandedly got laurels to our country without the support of the Government or the private sector sponsorship. His case was one of pure dedication which needs to be followed by others.


Sun Dec 10 10:29:48 2000
Name:arjun rangarajan
Email:arjun_raghu@yahoo.com
Nomination:Medha Patkar
Reason:For reminding all of india that we are a nation of people with equal rights. A nation that should fair and equal representation of all people. And for raising and keeping alive questions vital not only to india's survival but the survival of this entire world given it's seemingly incessant march towards a paradigm of development that is just not working.


Sun Dec 10 10:36:34 2000
Name:Mayoor Soundalgekar
Email:smayoor@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:For his work in Human Resources Development


Sun Dec 10 10:41:19 2000
Name:rakesh
Email:maneesh77@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Union Urban Minister Jagmohan
Reason:because he was resolute to shift the polluting industries away from the residential areas


Sun Dec 10 10:50:04 2000
Name:Gulsen Demokan
Email:demokan@asiaonline.net
Nomination:Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:I think he is the one who can teach people to respect, love and care themselves and each other without any prejudice.He treats every body with love and compassinate..And he is the example of an adult with a child innocence.He is pure love.


Sun Dec 10 10:59:07 2000
Name:Anil Sedha
Email:anil_s@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee
Reason:He has brought India to the fore in such short time. His liberal decisions would have a long lasting effect on the economy.


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Sun Dec 10 11:28:41 2000
Name:Indu Chakravarthy
Email:eyesee@rediffmail.com
Nomination:hrithik roshan
Reason:Well...for being an example of what hard work can give you... for standing up for being modest..... and for proving that good marketing is essential...no matter how good u are


Sun Dec 10 12:20:47 2000
Name:Roshni
Email:roshni.thomas@usa.net
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:He proved a man enough to be fit for his position ,without any hassles disturbing fromhis duties


Sun Dec 10 12:40:10 2000
Name:Mrs Neela Srinidhi
Email:neelasrinidhi@livedoor.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:THE ONE & ONLY ONE WHO IS REACHING OUT TO EACH & EVERY INDIVIDUAL AROUND THE GLOBE THRU THE ART OF LIVING!!!!!!!


Sun Dec 10 12:41:39 2000
Name:ns
Email:anon@anon.com
Nomination:sri sri ravi shankar
Reason:his shining example is a model for the world


Sun Dec 10 12:42:57 2000
Name:Mr K.S.Srinidhi
Email:srinidhiks@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:FOUNDER OF ART OF LIVING, WHICH HAS HELPED EACH ONE OF US TO BRING AN ART INTO OUR LIVING!!!!!!!!


Sun Dec 10 12:47:40 2000
Name:Madhan Reddy G.
Email:madhanreddyg@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:Because She won that With out Any Fixing.


Sun Dec 10 13:29:43 2000
Name:JAWAHAR
Email:JAVA1@SATYAM.NET.IN
Nomination:PRESIDENT OF THE BCCI MR A.C MUTHIAH
Reason:HAS GONE THROUGH THE ROUGHEST OF TIMES BUT EMERGED AS AN EXCELLENT DESCION MAKER AND A MAN WHO DEDICATES HIMSELF TOTALLY TO HIS DUTY ONCE HE TOOK CHARGE.


Sun Dec 10 13:31:23 2000
Name:prathima
Email:prathima@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Guruji is the most loving, real,contemporary, logicist of the present times. He is the only person who is gone deep into the realm of human welfare in the true sense of it. 'Human welfare' is his only motto and aim. I think this is what we need most now. Individual upliftment(mentally, spiritually) which will lead to the upliftment of the entire human race.


Sun Dec 10 13:35:02 2000
Name:Tajdar Shameem Siddiqui
Email:siddiqut@zdnetonebox.com
Nomination:K. Malleshwari
Reason:Just because she brought sporing glory to this nation.


Sun Dec 10 13:38:10 2000
Name:Xavier BERTRAND
Email:xavbertrand@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:His amazing presence at the World Peace Forum at the UN in June 2000 and all what is achieved through Art of Living Foundation in India and worldwide


Sun Dec 10 13:49:27 2000
Name:ajoy
Email:ajoymisra@hotmail.com
Nomination:vajpayee
Reason:being at the centre of our lives and for doing a lot despite great odds


Sun Dec 10 13:55:29 2000
Name:pallavi wagh
Email:palza@hotmail.com
Nomination:SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR
Reason:there are thousands and millions of reasons why......but words and reasons can't even begin with expaining why? zillions of souls worldwide....one of them being me has received a kind of calmness just being with him....just his presence in your life elevates not just the way u think or the way u live but your whole being..... i yet have to meet a soul as dedicated as him to bring the human race closer together i simply can go on and on about why him and can't think of a single reason as to why not him thank u...in anticipation pallavi


Sun Dec 10 14:01:15 2000
Name:Anand Beria
Email:anandberia@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:His holiness, has bought about peace and happiness and smiles on milions of human beings all over the globe..


Sun Dec 10 14:09:39 2000
Name:Jayesh M Sanghvi
Email:jayesh.sanghvi@emirates.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:He is enlightening so many lives world wide showing the best art of living.


Sun Dec 10 14:44:44 2000
Name:PRAVIN
Email:PRAVINKR@MANTRAMAIL.COM
Nomination:KARNAM MALLESHWARI
Reason:Sheis 1st indian women to get a medal at olympic. she deserve to be the rediff inidan of year. I salute her. well done malleshwari we need more spirited girls like u.


Sun Dec 10 14:49:46 2000
Name:G.Odath
Email:gurusri49@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravisankar
Reason:A living legend and embodiment of love.


Sun Dec 10 14:50:12 2000
Name:deepti kant yashi
Email:dyashi@yahoo.com
Nomination:sri sri ravi shanker
Reason:sri sri has done a lot for people all over the world through his sudarshan kriya and his art of living courses by making humanity physically and mentally healthy, and his 5 H programmes have worked wonders in rural and underdeveloped areas by making people aware of the importance of better health, harmony,hygiene,homes,human values and religious tolerence


Sun Dec 10 15:01:54 2000
Name:A Vairamuthu
Email:avmuthu@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:His Sudharsana Kriya has cured many people who were suffering from Physical, emotional and Stress problems. He is the spirtually like a GOD.....and he is a GOD.


Sun Dec 10 15:10:57 2000
Name:SREERAMULU
Email:SREERAMULU@HOTMAIL.COM,RADHIKAS@BATELCO.COM.BH
Nomination:SRISRI RAVI SHANKAR
Reason:HE IS THE BEST EXAMPLE TO LOVE PEOPLE IRRESPECTIVE OF CAST ,RELIGION AND ALL,


Sun Dec 10 15:22:44 2000
Name:tushar verma
Email:tushar11@rediffmail.com
Nomination:k.malleswari
Reason:she did India proud at sydney!


Sun Dec 10 15:33:20 2000
Name:Simonetta Ilari
Email:simon_il@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:Because he is a great spiritual master who dedicated his existence to ease the suffering of others and improve their life by teaching them how to be more enlightened, fulfilled and altruistic human beings. And....last but not least, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker accomplished all this not only by making people breath, but also.....smile!


Sun Dec 10 15:43:29 2000
Name:Anil Rajani
Email:rajani_anil@yahoo.co.uk
Nomination:Amitabh Bachchan
Reason:In such a scenario where all politicians and those in power seem to go from bad to worse, making a mess of things, cricketers doing us no proud, i thought this old man has made a remarkable comeback in 2000.


Sun Dec 10 15:51:26 2000
Name:Ahmed
Email:raja@bangla.net
Nomination: Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:He has shown light to people from all walks of life and he is selfless.


Sun Dec 10 15:56:47 2000
Name:srihari rajole
Email:rajole@emirates.net.ae
Nomination:sri sri ravi shankar
Reason:he has proved to the world that india is a "punya Bhoomi". he has showed the light to several indians who were lost in the dilemmas of the present society


Sun Dec 10 15:59:25 2000
Name:Archana Dalmia
Email:archdal@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravishanker
Reason:I think he serves very justly and right. He is also handling a lot of other social services by his organisation and all out of love and compassion without any personal reasons.


Sun Dec 10 16:08:21 2000
Name:Sreeprakash. N
Email:sree@schogini.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:Founder of The Art of Living, a phenomenon that is transforming millions of people worldwide, which includes me too.


Sun Dec 10 16:11:34 2000
Name:pramila muthanna
Email:belz @vsnl.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravishanker
Reason:he has singlehandedly changed the lives of people for the better. those lives are more joyful and alive & capable of living successfully in life. his broad vision & teachings have encompassed the whole society without any difference of caste, creed , religion or country in all economic strata. he has brought about a totally new dimension to the meaning of spiritualism. his 5h programs on health, hygiene, housing, human values, harmony in diversity touch every individual in the rural areas.his very presence is energising & inspiring, so full of love & understanding. just thinking about him makes one feel better; his very glance provides a reassurance that you ars greatly taken care of & his silence fills you with peace that takes you beyond this existence.he has made this earth such a fun place to be living that not only here & now but future generations will also cherish it. in this strife ridden world he is the sun of hope.


Sun Dec 10 16:12:47 2000
Name:Srini
Email:gear@vsnl.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravishankar
Reason:He is changing/challenging so many hearts across the world; he gives and doesn't expect anything back. He is next door god!


Sun Dec 10 16:25:55 2000
Name:Smita Agarwala
Email:smita20@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because of his tremendous contribution in changing lives and inculcating the art of living values in mankind. Last but not the least he is the embodiment of love, which is the reason for our existence.


Sun Dec 10 16:31:29 2000
Name:Digvijay Choudhari
Email:diggy5ue@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:For spreading a wonderful message of love, irrespective of religion, sex, age or economic condition through the amazing Art of Living courses. For the wonderful service projects he has initiated. And foremost for completely transforming the lives,in such a positive way, of all the people he touches. His mesg of 'human vakues and love' above all else is truly inspiring and what India really NEEDS !!!!!


Sun Dec 10 16:32:34 2000
Name:Adesh Kumar Shrivastava
Email:adeish@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:For Showing the world 'the art of living'


Sun Dec 10 16:59:26 2000
Name:Sheila Bergby
Email:sheilajgd@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:For his contributions to strengthening the individual and society through spreading knowledge of Human Values, tolerance and understanding. His programs and courses: The Art of Living Foundation (courses in stress management and belongingness), The 5 H program (bringing homes, hygiene, human values, health and harmony through service projects in rural villages, Dollar-a-Day project (school for ca. 800 children) and his efforts in raising the awareness of people the world over to end racial and religious intolerance.


Sun Dec 10 17:17:39 2000
Name:devansh
Email:dennisthemenace2000@rediffmail.com
Nomination:sachin tendulkar
Reason:b'cos cricket is my religion and sachin is my god.


Sun Dec 10 17:34:42 2000
Name:indu rana
Email:indurana2000@rediffmail.com
Nomination:rahul dravid
Reason:simply because he is the best. the way he behaves on the ground are truly remarkable.


Sun Dec 10 17:43:13 2000
Name:Satish Kumar
Email:spacedesigngroup@vsnl.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Serving humanity through "Art of Living". The "Sudarshan Kriya" developed by him is a powerful tool which simply wipe out stress and perculate Love, which is the need of Todays world.


Sun Dec 10 17:44:52 2000
Name:Anil Menon
Email:anilmenon_99@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:spreading the message of love and care to all human kind irrespective of cast and creed. Teaching to live us in present moment.


Sun Dec 10 17:51:02 2000
Name:Len H Atkinson
Email:can-a@online.no
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:His devotion to mankind and contribution to peace on earth.


Sun Dec 10 17:53:22 2000
Name:Manoj Rao
Email:jgdmanoj@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:He is the most loveliest all persons, I have ever seen to have walked on earth. His Presence is enough to make you feel happy and forget all your worries


Sun Dec 10 18:18:11 2000
Name:K Swaminathan
Email:swamik@geocities.com
Nomination:Sri Sri RaviShankar
Reason:For the brilliant speech he gave at the UN's 50th anniversary celebrations and thanks to him we have so many beauty queens (all of whom have attended his Art of Living course)


Sun Dec 10 19:05:49 2000
Name:superna chopra
Email:kcn67@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleshwari
Reason:first women olympics medal for india


Sun Dec 10 19:06:22 2000
Name:tvrchari
Email:raghutv123@rediffmail.com
Nomination:viswanathan anand
Reason:calm,quite,composed,cool,non fussy,single minded devotion to achieving the set objectives


Sun Dec 10 19:12:28 2000
Name:Aachi Zachariah
Email:aachizac@hotmail.com
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:Being dedicated to the country.


Sun Dec 10 19:32:44 2000
Name:Werner Peter Luedemann
Email:IntAOLEurope.Luedemann@t-online.de
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Creation the 5-H Program - A Program for voluntary, selfsell service around the world.


Sun Dec 10 19:33:01 2000
Name:andy ananth
Email:andyananth@usa.net
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He is the best.In a space of 2 years he has put India in the world map


Sun Dec 10 19:41:44 2000
Name:Parantap pandya
Email:parantapp@excite.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravishankar
Reason:For working towards spiritual upliftment of society at all levels. For his knowledge of Yoga and creating resect/following for indian spiritual practicies all over the world.


Sun Dec 10 19:44:56 2000
Name:Mette Madsen
Email:meera@image.dk
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:The most fantastic person i have ever met. He himself as well as his work, which is spread worldwide, brings love,affection, generosity, freedom, clarity, support, gratitude and gratefulness to everyone who gets i touch with it. The best nominee I can imagine.


Sun Dec 10 19:45:02 2000
Name:sreedev
Email:sdev19@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Hrithik Roshan
Reason:In the midst of all the calamities that went on in 2000 the only shining star that captivated and filled the hearts of the Indians was this man who rose to stardom virtually overnight.


Sun Dec 10 19:46:13 2000
Name:Maureen de Jong
Email:mdejong@guernsey.net
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:He has a clear view of life, the universe and is unconditional love. He readily imparts wisdom, clarity of thought and love to all he reaches no matter what colour, creed or standing.


Sun Dec 10 19:56:01 2000
Name:Tamil Murugan
Email:tamilmuruganb@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:Her dedication is the one i admire the most. She is great!!!


Sun Dec 10 20:00:56 2000
Name:Sandra Cumberbatch
Email:sanecum@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:His Knowledge and infinite love have brightened my life in every way possible. And that's an understatement!


Sun Dec 10 20:04:30 2000
Name:Sheena
Email:k_sheena@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because in this complicated world he is the one who is bringing us back home, to our selves.


Sun Dec 10 20:12:21 2000
Name:Netra Mohan Prabhu
Email:netra_7@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:He has brought about transformations in the life of hundreds of thousands (possibly millions) world-over with His teachings and His organization - 'The Art of Living Foundation' which also supports amazing UN recognized projects (that are geared towards uplifting the underpriveledged mostly in India, and also in N.America, Europe and Africa) like 'Prison SMART', '5H' and 'Dollar-a-Day' to name a few...


Sun Dec 10 20:27:57 2000
Name:jasjit dugal
Email:rasika81@hotmail.com
Nomination:Dr. J. J. Irani - CEO Tata Steel
Reason:He has guided Tata Steel through very difficult times and is successfully changing the face of this company to become a world player.


Sun Dec 10 20:42:12 2000
Name:Enrique Ferreira
Email:enriqueferreira@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:He has transformed my life and the lives of so many other all over this planet.


Sun Dec 10 20:47:02 2000
Name:Vickie Bartman
Email:vbartman@uswest.net
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:his selfless service and devotion to educating and supporting the progress of anyone interested in increasing their awareness of Love, human values, and practices that aid in achieving optimum health of body, mind and soul


Sun Dec 10 21:10:28 2000
Name:satsid
Email:satsid1627@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleshwari
Reason:for being the first indian woman who has won an olympic medal


Sun Dec 10 21:20:55 2000
Name:Darshit Parmar
Email:darsh_parmar@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because he is relentlessly working to make this world a better place to live through the Art Of Living Foundation. He has brought transformation in the lives of many people world wide..An experience beyond words...You need to do the basic course to realise this...


Sun Dec 10 21:42:41 2000
Name:carol krohn
Email:carol_krohn@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Aiding those who suffer on every level, physical, emotional and spiritual


Sun Dec 10 21:59:23 2000
Name:ksehadribalakrishnan
Email:thyro@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Sachin tendulkar
Reason:MY INDIAN OF THE YEAR IS SACHIN TENDULKAR.HE MADE INDIA WIN A LOT OF MATCHES.


Sun Dec 10 22:09:40 2000
Name:Vivek Chhabria
Email:vivekc@gateway.net
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (of Art of Living Foundation)
Reason:He is teaching all humans what their true nature is. Love. He is teaching us to be better human beings. He is helping us destroy the greatest enemy within us all - Our petty Egos.


Sun Dec 10 22:11:01 2000
Name:Venkateshan Prashant
Email:venk_prash@hotmail.com
Nomination:Hrithik Roshan
Reason:In my mind, there is no doubt that Hrithik is India's Indian of the Year. His first film was the only super-duper hit this year and with his subsequent films, he has silenced his critics who said that he was all muscles and not much else. He is the best actor we have today. Sucess has not gone to his head and he has taken part in social campaigns like promoting the consumption of mother's milk, playing a cricket match to raise funds for the Orissa cyclone, etc.


Sun Dec 10 22:12:19 2000
Name:Ashok Kumar
Email:ashok.pratap@usa.net
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:Determined performer!


Sun Dec 10 22:12:20 2000
Name:Ravi Pathak
Email:ravi_pathak@hotmail.com
Nomination:Shri Shri Ravi Shankar
Reason:HE is living of the Universe and what ever HE does is for the well being of the Universe. HE is uncondinal. HE is in the Present moment. HE is available for every one in this universe. HE is spreading the knowledge of Art of living in this Universe. HE has transformed billions of Living being in this Universe. HE is Love. HE is what he is. HE works 24/7 365days just for us. HE is Divine. You don't have to see him to know him.


Sun Dec 10 22:19:32 2000
Name:Daniel and Peggy Guyer
Email:dogwood@tir.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:We believe that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is helping to bring about a resurgence of service (seva), love of thy fellow man, and a sense of belongingness that is needed in the world today. Jai Guru Dev


Sun Dec 10 22:31:54 2000
Name:RAJI
Email:rajiramachandran@hotmail.com
Nomination:SRI SRI RAVI SHANKER
Reason:THE LEADING LIGHT OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY.HE IS SPREADING THE KNOWLEDGE IN114 COUNTRIES IN A SHORT SPAN SINGLE HANDEDLY. SPREADING THE MESSAGE OF PEACE & LOVE & CO EXISTENCE. JAI GURUDEV.


Sun Dec 10 22:43:19 2000
Name:Dr. James weldon
Email:jamesweldon@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:World wide humanitarian work in over 110 countries


Sun Dec 10 22:47:46 2000
Name:meena rao
Email:minurao@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because of his selfless work for the betterment of humanity. His non profit educational organisation 'The art of living', offers self development and spiritual growth to all who do the courses. It sponsors service projects worldwide, including programs for people living with HIV and cancer, rehabilitative training for prisoners, and vocational training for rural people in Asia. I have done a few courses provided by this organisation and benefited tremendously.


Sun Dec 10 22:53:31 2000
Name:sudhakar sankar
Email:sankarjune14@yahoo.com
Nomination:Jyothi Basu
Reason:He is a very strong man in our country. he served for his state people upto 23 years continously. this is very great to noted. and, he resigned the chief minister post due to his health problem and he resigned that post after giving the permission of his party. by this step, we know that he is a person who is in party's control. so, "every person's life would be watched by another power" - this is the main thing of his action. so, i strongly recommanded him for Rediff Indian of the Year. and, i am also proud to say that....


Sun Dec 10 22:54:01 2000
Name:meena rao
Email:minurao@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:Because of his selfless work for the betterment of humanity. His non profit educational organisation 'The art of living', offers self development and spiritual growth to all who do the courses. It sponsors service projects worldwide, including programs for people living with HIV and cancer, rehabilitative training for prisoners, and vocational training for rural people in Asia. I have done a few courses provided by this organisation and benefited tremendously.I would like to add the following names who would like to nominate Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Gurudutt Rao (Husband),Rohan Rao, (son) and Meera Rao (mother-in-law).


Sun Dec 10 23:07:59 2000
Name:V. K. KAPUR
Email:vkkapur@earthlink.net
Nomination:SRI SRI RAVI SHANKER
Reason:HE IS GUIDING THE PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD TO PROMOTE LOVE AND HAPPINESS.


Sun Dec 10 23:08:36 2000
Name:Suresh Balakrishnan
Email:vbala@erols.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:He has developed excellent programs to enable people to maximize their portential in contributing to their communities.


Sun Dec 10 23:19:14 2000
Name:gaurav sharma
Email:gorkie80@glide.net.in
Nomination:Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee
Reason:unlike others he thinks for the nation first,& try to do things that are in the best interests of the people & nation.


Sun Dec 10 23:48:39 2000
Name:Kandarp Bhatt
Email:kandarp@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee
Reason:He simply has been at his diplomatic best and has led India to great diplomatic efforts the effects of which will last a whole generation if not a whole century.


Sun Dec 10 23:49:42 2000
Name:Raju Bhatt
Email:rushitab@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shanker
Reason:He has transformed life of many by spreading knowledge of Gita.


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