Wed Dec 13 15:11:41 2000
Name:Srikant Sarda
Email:srikantsarda@yahoo.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He is the only PM in recent time who is not corrupt and willing to take bold steps to speed up the economy and make INDIA THE SUPER POWER.
Srikant
Wed Dec 13 15:11:55 2000
Name:Vivek Sharma
Email:viveks@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Prime Minister A. B. Vajpayee
Reason:Because here are few major points in favour of him:
First declared unilateral ceasefire and the results are coming that after a long span of time people of Kashmir are feeling some relief.
Second aspect is the way he is running the NDA government shows his uncomparable ability.
Third he dared to test the Indian Nuclear program at Pokhran
Last but not least strong foreign relationship.
Wed Dec 13 15:12:01 2000
Name:SULABH MUCHHAL
Email:SULABH_SMARTY@REDIFF.COM
Nomination:AMITABH BACHCHAN
Reason:HE IS SUCH A FABULOUS ACTOR THAT NO ONE CAN EVER BEAT HIM.
I THINK HE IS THE MOST SUITABLE CHOICE BECAUSE HE HAS MADE INDIA AND WE INDIANS BE PROUD OF HIM.HE HAS MADE THE INDIAN CINEMA ONE OF THE BIGGEST ISSUES IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE WORLD.NOW EVERYBODY'S EYES ARE UP AT THE BOLLYWOD.IT IS BECAUSE OF HIM THAT THE NEW AND YOUNG STARS LIKE HRITHIK ROSHAN ARE SHOWN RESPECT AS WELL AS THEY GET OFFERS OF THE HOLLYWOOD MOVIES.THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT PEOPLE HOPE THE SAME PERFORMANCE FROM HRITHIK AS THEY GOT FROM AMITABHJI.
Wed Dec 13 15:13:41 2000
Name:libra
Email:libra1975@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleshwari
Reason:a rainbow amidst the gloom of Indian bureaucracy and mud-slinging indian cricket players who have belittled a great country by their greed.
She is a hope and role-model for youngsters not to lose heart and give their best always.
Wed Dec 13 15:13:53 2000
Name:sunita
Email:sunitanitish@rediffmail.com
Nomination:atal bihari vajpayee
Reason:striving for long term peace in the northern most part of the country as well as in the eastern part
Wed Dec 13 15:15:06 2000
Name:vinay jethava
Email:v_jethava@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Ms. karnam maaleswari
Reason:she represented us in the olympics and her bronze medal was the only respite for a nation of 1 billion people.
Wed Dec 13 15:20:15 2000
Name:INDIAN
Email:indian@lovemail.com
Nomination:ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE
Reason:I THINK HE HAS DONE A GOOD JOB IN HANDLING COALITION PARTNERS AS WITHOUT HIM WE HAVE TO FACE ANOTHER ELECTIONS
Wed Dec 13 15:20:34 2000
Name:Sarbani Ganguli
Email:inabras@hotmail.com
Nomination:Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:Under His leadership, India got her well deserved place on the global map. Several difficult situations starting from handling a fragile and violent coalition to handling the hijacking drama to kargil and finally trying to settle the kashmir dispute (an issue made most of and later sidelined by practically everybody), have been very efficiently handled. Despite his health problems, he carried the mantle to provide good governance, which was entrusted upon him with great courage and elegance.
Wed Dec 13 15:21:03 2000
Name:jagdish
Email:e_jagdish@rediffmail.com
Nomination:vajpayee
Reason:to raises nation pride and took some dared steps
Wed Dec 13 15:22:28 2000
Name:rajesh
Email:rajesh_r_cafe_1@rediffmail.com
Nomination:vajpayee
Reason:he is the best.
Wed Dec 13 15:22:40 2000
Name:Deepak Jadhav
Email:djadhav@hotmail.com
Nomination:Hon'ble Prime Minister Vajpayeeji
Reason:We had a vacum of quality PMs after Rajiv Gandhi, I think he is the only leader to have mass appeal. I also admire him for his visionary thinking, work towards prosperous future of our Nation and steps to promote peace with neighbouring countries.
Wed Dec 13 15:25:08 2000
Name:Utpal Shah
Email:utpal_shah@india.com
Nomination:PM Shri Vajpayee
Reason:One amongst the other Indians, the Indian Soldier, Karnam Malleshwari who is giving his all in spite of all the odds. The question is can these be ranked as first, second and third or declare them all joint winners..... for the people
Wed Dec 13 15:27:37 2000
Name:Praveen
Email:spraveens@rediffmail.com
Nomination:amitabh bachan
Reason:Now the spot light is on him.
He has proved him self as a bib b even in small screen.
Wed Dec 13 15:31:32 2000
Name:RONNIE KHER
Email:ronniekher@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Sachin Tendulkar
Reason:Inspite of all the controversies and mud-slinging going around,he remained unscathed. Everybody was unanimous when they said that Sachin had never indulged or been a party to match-fixing.For me,that's the way an Indian should be.
Wed Dec 13 15:33:41 2000
Name:Pawan
Email:pawanrallabandi@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleshwari
Reason:only indian to win a medal at olympics
Wed Dec 13 15:34:05 2000
Name:Mohit Mutha
Email:mohitmutha@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachchan
Reason:He's too good man. No reasons reqd..
Wed Dec 13 15:38:23 2000
Name:BijitKumar Goswami
Email:bijit_goswami@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleswari
Reason:She is the only Indian woman to have won an individual olympic medal. In addition, she was the only Indian medal winner in the Olympics, 2000, truly he is Indian of the year.
Wed Dec 13 15:38:52 2000
Name:Sanjay
Email:sanjay31dec@hotmail.com
Nomination:Prime Minister A. B. Vajpayee
Reason:Today, he is the only person who can take India to the leader's position in the 21st Century.
Wed Dec 13 15:44:41 2000
Name:Laxmi Prasad
Email:mlprasad@rediffmail.com
Nomination:The Indian Justice
Reason:Justice still rules. We have seen umpteen incidents of the Indian Judiciary putting its foot down on various issues such as the Polluting Industries in Delhi, the CBI report on the match fixers and the issue of Veerappan trying to get the prisoners out for Rajkumar.
Wed Dec 13 15:46:01 2000
Name:Hrishikesh Joshi
Email:hrishi_j@hotmail.com
Nomination:Defence services
Reason:They sacrifice they make for the sake of the country and for its independence.
God bless them and we pray for them
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Wed Dec 13 15:49:58 2000
Name:Paul Amalraj
Email:pauli27@rediffmail.com
Nomination:The Indian Soldier
Reason:For risking their lives in snowy winters, in baking summers, in tropical rains and floods, in dangerous skies...to save each one of us Indians.
Cheers to the Indian Soldier.
Wed Dec 13 15:52:03 2000
Name:Dr Abhilash Malik
Email:dramalik@usa.net
Nomination:Amitabh bachchan
Reason:For being the man who defined the term megastar.
Wed Dec 13 15:53:57 2000
Name:ANIRBAN BANERJEE
Email:xyza1234@rediffmail.com
Nomination:AMITABH BACHAN
Reason:FOR HIS STRUGGLE AND PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFULL
Wed Dec 13 15:55:19 2000
Name:Yogesh Kulkarni
Email:yogeshkulkarni@hotmail.com
Nomination:Shri. L.K.Advani
Reason:First tough,clean,disciplined Home Minister after Sardar Patel.
Wed Dec 13 15:56:37 2000
Name:santhosh kumar
Email:kumartps@hotmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:She has put in all efforts to prove that women can take part in all odds and emerge Victorious. Her contirubution to India by winning a medal in Olympics should open the eyes of the government to promote sports and health habits.
Wed Dec 13 15:57:08 2000
Name:Geeta Yadav
Email:geeta_yadav@hotmail.com
Nomination:Advani
Reason:Home minister with substance.
Wed Dec 13 15:57:45 2000
Name:Mayur
Email:mrbandaru@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:I've choosen Malleshwari not only because she has held high the pride of India by winning the Olympic games but the way she has overcome the hurdles from coming to this stage like poor government policies, her sex, poverty and discouragement.
I salut e to her hardwork and willpower
Wed Dec 13 15:57:47 2000
Name:vikas kansal
Email:vikaskansal@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:Not compromising with PAKISTAN...
Wed Dec 13 15:59:44 2000
Name:Vivek Kumar
Email:vikuk@hotmail.com
Nomination:Bal Thackaray
Reason:Leader with substance.
Wed Dec 13 16:04:49 2000
Name:SHUVADIP SOM
Email:shuvadip19@rediffmail.com
Nomination:ATAL BIHARI BAJPAYEE
Reason:HE MADE A DIFFERENCE .
Wed Dec 13 16:05:36 2000
Name:cyril mathew philip
Email:cyril@yours.com
Nomination:The BIG B
Reason:for storming back into the hearts of millions and capturing the imagination of a nation all over again....
Wed Dec 13 16:05:57 2000
Name:Hari Ambedkar
Email:hari_ambedkar@hotmail.com
Nomination:Vajpayee
Reason:For taking a right stand on Ayodhya i.e. Ram Mandir movement is a reflection of national sentiment.
Wed Dec 13 16:05:57 2000
Name:Tarun Chhabra
Email:Tarun.Chhabra@ggn.spcnl.co.in
Nomination:A B Vajpayee
Reason:He is the one who is trying to give India some name in the world map. Inspite of all the problems of sanctions, inner party problems, Kargil, Kashmir and health problems he is going great. All my wishes are with him for taking the country to new heights.
Wed Dec 13 16:07:15 2000
Name:Ramamurthy Sridhar
Email:akash_rs@rediff.com
Nomination:N.S.Raghavan Ex.Infosys JMD
Reason:He was the first promotor of the company along with Mr.Narayanamurthy who has contributed so much on HRO and very dedicated personality. I would choose him as the Rediff Indian of year
Wed Dec 13 16:07:36 2000
Name:Bharat Shah
Email:bharatshah@hotmail.com
Nomination:Keshubhai Patel, CM Gujarat
Reason:For keeping pace of growth and putting Gujarat at top slot in infrastrucure development.
Wed Dec 13 16:08:15 2000
Name:v mallikarjuna rao
Email:vmallikarjun2000@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karanam malliswari,weight lifter
Reason:she brought laurels to our country
Wed Dec 13 16:11:01 2000
Name:AJAY B.
Email:ajaybn@inf.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajapeyee
Reason:For supporting "Hindu sentiments" regarding construction of Ram Mandir
Wed Dec 13 16:13:38 2000
Name:Patcy Nair
Email:patcynair@tringtring.com
Nomination:A.B. Vajpayee
Reason:However much his weak knees might hurt, he still kneels down before the IMF, World Bank, Mamata Banerji and the RSS. And carries with him the weight of a secular mask to keep allies with him. Does take a real Indian warrior to do that...
Wed Dec 13 16:16:18 2000
Name:Bhaskar
Email:v_bhaskar@yahoo.com
Nomination:Sachin Tendulkar
Reason:Two sectors that have made the biggest impact on our lives are "Software industry" and Sports (whether it be V. Anand with Chess, Peas/Bhupathi with Tennis, Malleswari with Power lifting or Cricket with the match-fixing saga).
My man of the year is clearly Sachin Tendulkar - the most consistent performer, the pride of the nation, and the man who moves all of us by his sheer repuation/popularity.
Wed Dec 13 16:18:21 2000
Name:Devaraj Barera
Email:barera@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:The only honest and efficient leader in these corrupt days.
He has the potential to take India towards being a world leader country.
He is an AJATHASHATHRU (One who has no enemies).
Wed Dec 13 16:21:52 2000
Name:ramyateja
Email:ramyateja123@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Medha Patkar
Reason:She has successfully questioned the economic model that the country has adopted. 'Prosperity is fine, but sacrifices by whom?' is the question she has asked on behalf of thousands of displaced persons of the Narmada dam. She has come to represent the will of the disadvantaged people. Whole world opinion is changing on the question of big dams. Even worldbank has gone out from Sardar Sarovar Project because of concerted efforts made by Narmada Bachao Andolan.
Wed Dec 13 16:21:54 2000
Name:abhijeet nandedkar
Email:nandekar@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravishankar
Reason:Founder of the world renowned"Sudershan Kriya" which has benefitted millions all over the world to find true inner peace ,happiness,joy.Famous all over the world (more than 2500 centres and 103 countries--in just 20 yrs time.)for his "Art of Living" courses.more details at www.artofliving.org
Wed Dec 13 16:24:03 2000
Name:Naveen
Email:satyam1@masafi.co.ae
Nomination:Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Reason:For defining and succeeding in the 'New Age Politics' and Politicians. The Visionary who strikes a balances between ethics and stark reality of survival in the political fray. The Man who has set the path the many many are following now. The man who will continue to be in limelight for many many more years.
Wed Dec 13 16:24:07 2000
Name:Vijay
Email:vijaynagale@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachan
Reason:There has been never so much excitement on the silver screen in this age of multiple channels and wide choices.
Undoubtedly, he is Indian of the year, the decade, the century
Wed Dec 13 16:24:46 2000
Name:Sachin Kulkarni
Email:sachinkulkarni@hotmail.com
Nomination:Lal Krishna Advani
Reason:Great leader
Wed Dec 13 16:25:16 2000
Name:logasundari
Email:logasundari@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Sachin Tendulkar
Reason:I think Sachin was an ideal personality for younger generation.He was the best batsman in the World. He is the soul of indian cricket.He was tiredless of producing lot of centuries.He also established him as a match winner by his bowling tactics and fielding.He has created history and breaked many records.He created new records and was honest in his game. He has done everything for cricket. He lives a simple life and set an example for everyone.He will become a Legend in future.So he has every right to be the rediff Indian of the year.
Wed Dec 13 16:25:55 2000
Name:Ashish Gupta
Email:ashish_guptaji@india.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:Very simple. Today the World
respects us a lot more because
of him and his ploicies.
Who else do you
really think is closer to him
in getting this nomination.
What he is trying to do should be
supported by everybody. Even
though he is running a coalition
govt., he is trying his best to
improve things. There will certainly
be many hurdles.
Do you expect him to be
carrying a magic wand to
correct all the misdeeds done
in the last 50 years?
With the foreign, infrastructure
and IT policy, you will see lots of
improvement in the next 3-5 years.
Wed Dec 13 16:30:22 2000
Name:Tushar Verma
Email:tusharverma123@rediff.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachhan
Reason:He started the year with becoming the millenium star and blazed a sparkling trail throughout the year with his "Kaun Banega Crorepati". He ends the year emerging as the best anchor for money-spinner TV shows like KBC, Sawaal das ..., etc. He's therefore still the best.
Wed Dec 13 16:31:16 2000
Name:Rajesh Misra
Email:misrar@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Malleswari
Reason:Silver lining on a pretty dark cloud
Wed Dec 13 16:37:49 2000
Name:geetanjali
Email:anjali_kavi@hotmail.com
Nomination:Mohd Azahuriddin
Reason:in day of dislike for him..there are resons for his nomination..he has become a prey to underworld ..but he has done everything heart out for INDIA..invaluable his records
Wed Dec 13 16:37:50 2000
Name:KALPESH
Email:krdalmia@rediffmail.com
Nomination:A.B.VAJPAYEE
Reason:HE HAS MADE INDIA PROUD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. KARGIL WAR,IMPROVING INDO-US RELATIOMSHIP, STABILISING INDIAN ECONOMY. EVERYTIME WE THOUGHT THAT HE WOULD BUCKLE UNDER PRESSURE, HE CAME OUT WITH FLYING COLOURS, HE IS BY FAR THE INDIAN OF THE YEAR.
Wed Dec 13 16:38:43 2000
Name:Mohit
Email:mohit_rose@rediffmail.com
Nomination:A B Vajpayee
Reason:Mr.A.B.Vajpayee is the man of the year according to me, as he is the only person respected not only by indians but also by others in the world. He is the only person in politics who is neat & clean & not involved in dirty politics.
Wed Dec 13 16:39:57 2000
Name:Neelu Shukla
Email:neel_shuk@yahoo.com
Nomination:Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:India is proud to have a prime
minister like him.
Wed Dec 13 16:41:45 2000
Name:h p
Email:hemal_p@yahoo.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He is the man , who can change this beautiful country in to a world power , who can compete with the best 5 countries , i respect that man very much , i hope he gets bright future for india.
vande matram
Wed Dec 13 16:45:23 2000
Name:Nishant Bhatt
Email:nishant_vinayak@lycos.com
Nomination:Mr. AB Vajpayee
Reason:The only successful prime minister upto the time & his real efforts to shine the country named "India". Also, his efforts to make the system more transparent to people. Let's hope, he will stay in the Delhi for 5 years, can able to work with out pressure of the bad elements of NDA.
Wed Dec 13 16:46:10 2000
Name:abeer
Email:abirjee@caltiger.com
Nomination:saurav ganguly
Reason:in the year when a host of living legends of cricket were exposed giving a bad name to the game,he has carried the burden and the future of cricket in india on his shoulders. at long last india has a captain of whom we can be proud of.
Wed Dec 13 16:50:11 2000
Name:Jaweed Ahmed
Email:ahmedjaweed@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:The person who brought glory and pride to the nation
Wed Dec 13 16:52:09 2000
Name:Raj
Email:raj_av@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachchan
Reason:As a nation, we can never have enough of him. One thought (after his eminently forgettable comeback), the age of superstars is passe. But no, not only Amitabh came back with KBC, he also endeared himself to the nation with his friendliness and humility. There can be no other like him, ever.
Wed Dec 13 16:54:57 2000
Name:Vivek Mathur
Email:vmathurs@yahoo.com
Nomination:Unsung heros (Indian Soldiers in Kashmir & N East)
Reason:Fighting a lonely battle for the country.
Wed Dec 13 16:57:02 2000
Name:Uppili Balaji
Email:uppilib@hotmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji
Reason:best Indian Prime Minister ever. Cool and calculated.
Wed Dec 13 16:59:13 2000
Name:Jayant Namjoshi
Email:jayant.namjoshi@bt.com
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:He has been successful in performing
balancing act of holding firm grip on
the coalition government and at the
same time implementing progressive
economic policies. Some key achievements
this year are: decisions on IT
front, approval of massive infrastructure
projects, privatisation of PSUs, efforts
to increase exports, rationalisation of
sales tax across states.
Wed Dec 13 16:59:39 2000
Name:Rajesh
Email:rajeshgalada@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:A gem in today's political scenario
Has a cool head. And is able to keep his government and india united.
Wed Dec 13 17:01:04 2000
Name:Kashyap
Email:someone@mailcity.com
Nomination:Mr. A.B Vajpayee
Reason:He is the one man who has made me feel proud of my country
Wed Dec 13 17:01:47 2000
Name:Suyog Oke
Email:suyog_oke@yahoo.com
Nomination:Prime Minister A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:First ever Prime Minister who's work can be admired very Proudly. His contribution to the Country in the field of Foreign Affairs is extremely Good. All indians are very lucky having such a great Prime Minister in bad situation.
Wed Dec 13 17:03:25 2000
Name:nanda kumar
Email:nanda_malaika@rediffmail.com
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:good administrations
Wed Dec 13 17:04:20 2000
Name:JAYAPRAKASH NAIR
Email:jpnair7@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Mr. Narayan Murthy-Chairman Infosys
Reason:For the best management of Infosys Technologies Ltd., a Unique & World Number 1 IT Company in tough competition
Wed Dec 13 17:05:04 2000
Name:Smita Oke
Email:Smiat_oke@yahoo.com
Nomination:Mr.A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:All indians should be Proud of him. He is India's Best ever Prime Minister. He is the only person who can solve KASHMIR issue peacefully.
Wed Dec 13 17:05:31 2000
Name:Madhu
Email:madhu_50000@yahoo.com
Nomination:Indian Soldiers
Reason:They fight for our country.
Wed Dec 13 17:05:34 2000
Name:Rajasekhar
Email:krajasekhar@yahoo.com
Nomination:Chandrababu Naidu
Reason:He is still going in the same vein with IT. Has successfully countered the anti-power-tariff-hike agitation.
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Wed Dec 13 17:06:30 2000
Name:Nisheeth Rastogi
Email:nisheeth_nit@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:One of the few who can be proud to say they are Indian.
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