Tue Dec 19 16:20:12 2000
Name:Lakshminarayanan
Email:jlakshman@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:Made successful visits to USA even in his old age. Also announcing ceasefires in Kashmir.Visit of Vladimir Putin was useful in developing contacts between the two nations.
Tue Dec 19 16:22:51 2000
Name:Rammohan
Email:kuttimohan@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Shri A B Vajpayee
Reason:No need to say more
Tue Dec 19 16:26:56 2000
Name:RAJESH.T
Email:rajeshvasudev@hotmail.com
Nomination:President. K.R.Narayanan
Reason:HE DONE THE BEST!
Tue Dec 19 16:54:41 2000
Name:Mohan Kumar
Email:mohankumar.m@lycos.com
Nomination:Rajnikanth
Reason:Reason is obvious, for his excellence, sincerity, humbleness, etc.
Tue Dec 19 17:12:13 2000
Name:A.G.Shekar
Email:agshekar@ipfonline.com
Nomination:Mr Narayana Murthy -INFOSYS
Reason:Simple living and great thinking. Results are -- well it is for everyone to see.
Tue Dec 19 17:25:38 2000
Name:jeetendra p nair
Email:jeetendra.nair@mecklai.com
Nomination:Mr. Yashwant sinha
Reason:i would nominate him as the indian of the year, as many feel that he is of no use, but according to me the most difficult thing is to handle a country's finances, and plan for the betterment of the entire economy, the country, its people
Tue Dec 19 17:28:10 2000
Name:maneesh srivastava
Email:srivastava_man@yahoo.com
Nomination:atal bihari vajpayee
Reason:his style of tackling problems
Tue Dec 19 17:58:01 2000
Name:satvinder singh
Email:sattysingh@rediffmail.com
Nomination:INDIAN SOLDIER IN VALLEY.
Reason:He is the unknown face which the country seems to remember only on the ceromonial occasions. He is silient, brave & true to his karma.
Tue Dec 19 18:20:01 2000
Name:mahendra kanitkar
Email:manandpath@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Amitabh Bachchan
Reason: With his game show, he made croers of people dream. the most positive Indian is none other than Amitabh who is keeping people busy in knowing the history and geography. Perhaps this ray of hope may give greater insights to every viewer.
Tue Dec 19 18:21:15 2000
Name:Sanjeev Mathur
Email:sanjeevmathur@hotmail.com
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:His ability to earn respect inspite of being associated with a party known for creating communal disharmony.
Tue Dec 19 18:27:14 2000
Name:prasad gawali
Email:prasad_unique@yahoo.com
Nomination:mr.atal bihari wajpeyi
Reason:he has shown india is right in usa by criticising pakistan.the flow of information technology is big succces for india.
Tue Dec 19 18:32:29 2000
Name:Zachariah varkey
Email:zacva@hotmail.com
Nomination:K.A.Narayan,President
Reason:Present stage no other eligible person in govt for public service for country and public common people
Tue Dec 19 18:43:27 2000
Name:RAVI M.V
Email:ravimv_2507@rediffmail.com
Nomination:VAJPAYEE
Reason:DEMONSTRATING AN IMPECCABLE CAPABILITY IN MANAGING SO MANY DISTRUCTIVE MINDED ALLIANCE PARTNERS .
Tue Dec 19 18:44:52 2000
Name:Naresh
Email:gurpur@usa.net
Nomination:Jagjit Singh
Reason:For giving music lovers so much to cheer about.
Tue Dec 19 18:46:51 2000
Name:Sivaraman Manikandan
Email:smanikan@yahoo.com
Nomination:Supreme Court of India (Not a person) an Insitution
Reason:Even with political pressure not to release the TADA prisoner's in Rajkumar case. The Judges role should be appericiated.
Tue Dec 19 18:55:42 2000
Name:regi nair
Email:regi_sr@yahoo.com
Nomination:Atal bihari Vajpayee
Reason:a true peace-lover during peace, a hard nut to break if he takes one decision, loyal and dedicated to the motherland.
Tue Dec 19 18:59:25 2000
Name:m Subbaraju
Email:m_subbaraju@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleswari
Reason:I feel proud to have Karnam Malleswari lifting the only olympic medal from INDIA. She is one of a kind and we should give respect to her hard work and the way she represented INDIA. Hats-off to Great Malleswari. You are a true Match Winner for INDIA..
Tue Dec 19 19:01:49 2000
Name:Ajay Maktal
Email:ajaymaktal@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachchan
Reason:Not Just because he is one of best performer in india ,but for the reason the demi-god of the silver screen has become a nightmare of many television channels.THIS IS ONE-MAN SHOW!!!
Tue Dec 19 19:02:04 2000
Name:Mahesh R
Email:carroteater@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Narayana Murthy
Reason:Atleast there was One Indian who made us all proud this year.
Tue Dec 19 19:09:10 2000
Name:Dr. Hela
Email:m_hela@usa.net
Nomination:Vajpayee-the primeminister
Reason:He is really sruggling through hard time and tasks and trying to do something
Tue Dec 19 19:15:04 2000
Name:uday
Email:uddu67@yahoomail.com
Nomination:Gorge Fernadez
Reason:He is the only real socialist existing and who still believes in socialistic pattern of society.
Tue Dec 19 19:20:14 2000
Name:Amit Patil
Email:amitp17@hotmail.com
Nomination:Atal bihari Vajpayee
Reason:Brought respect to India in the international political scenario.
Tue Dec 19 19:25:59 2000
Name:srinivas k rao
Email:kantineni@rediffmail.com
Nomination:vajpayee ,the prime minister
Reason:the man who is running the government with foolish allies like ANDRA CM, MAMTA BENERJEE .....AND boldly expressing the national sentiment of building ram temple at ayodya....,announcing kashmir ceasfire by HEART
Tue Dec 19 19:39:10 2000
Name:Satish
Email:skodavatiganti@hotmail.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleshwari
Reason:She made all Indians proud by grabbing a medal which she deserved and it is an inspiration to all Indians that with hard work and dedication we can achieve not only in IT industry but also in Sports. Hats off and all the best.
Tue Dec 19 19:39:49 2000
Name:Sujayeendar Sachindar
Email:sujay@vt.edu
Nomination:Atal bihari Vajpayeeji
Reason:. Best PM in a decade. Bold step with regard to Kashmir and Ayodhya. Changing the face of Indo-US relations. Economic reforms. Not succumbing to union strikes
Tue Dec 19 19:41:21 2000
Name:Akhil Chopra
Email:chopra2000@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Mr. Ajit Balkrishnan
Reason:For giving net-indians, rediff.com, whose speed is beyond catch, whose contents are beyond match. The award for Rediff Indian of the year should go to Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, for giving all Indians a platform to vote for the Indian of the year. Good work Sir. Salute to you.
Tue Dec 19 19:42:00 2000
Name:kinjal desai
Email:kinjal_d@hotmail.com
Nomination:sri sri ravi shankar
Reason:For his unparalleled contribution in uplifting and re-instating the human values in the lives of people around the world by founding numerous organizations that work in these directions internationally. No single person on this entire planet has made as much fundamental and effective contribution in enriching the human life as Sri Sri. Please refer
- Art of Living (http://www.artofliving.org), IAHV (http://www.iahv.org), PrisonSMART Foundation (http://www.prisonsmart.org).
Tue Dec 19 19:42:38 2000
Name:pranav dorwal
Email:pranavdorwal@rediffmail.com
Nomination:sachin tendulkar
Reason:he has kept the heads of 1 billion indians high wherever
and whenever he has represented our beloved nation
Tue Dec 19 19:42:45 2000
Name:Karna Basu
Email:karnabasu@excite.com
Nomination:Apaar Tuli
Reason:Because he will maintain good Indo-Russia relations.
Tue Dec 19 19:47:51 2000
Name:nikhil singh
Email:nikhilio@hotmail.com
Nomination:sri sri ravishankar
Reason:cos he's simply out of the world & yet present everywhere in it.surprising ,isnt it? do the course to believe it.
Tue Dec 19 19:57:24 2000
Name:akshay varma
Email:aksh_234@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleswari
Reason:for finallly stamping the approval that indian woman has arrived ,forget about competing it can even outgun, overshadow them in every department
Tue Dec 19 20:01:36 2000
Name:jayeshpatkar
Email:jayeshpatkar@usa.net
Nomination:sachin tendulkar
Reason:He is simply great!
Tue Dec 19 20:03:23 2000
Name:Baiju
Email:baijukurup@rediffmail.com
Nomination:A B Vajpayee
Reason:He is fighting against all odds to show the world the true spirit of being an Indian. He is brave, smart and target oriented . His sincerity in taking India forward is unmatched and his actions of maintaining the harmony amongst the people is statesmanlike.
Tue Dec 19 20:04:03 2000
Name:siddharth khanna
Email:sidkhanna123@rediffmail.com
Nomination:karnam malleswari
Reason:the bronze was the only medal india won... though pathetic,we cannot take anything away from her
Tue Dec 19 20:05:56 2000
Name:Debasish Halder
Email:dhalder@lycos.com
Nomination:Atal Behar Vajpayee
Reason:Isnt it enough that he has given stability to the unstable Indian polity. Moreover he has certainly enhanced the image abroad about India. Not to mention he is successfully leading a pack of so many political party with their so many different types of priorities.
If any one has the right to be the Indian of the year I think "one person stands out clearly thats our Prime Minister Mr Atal bihari Vajpayee.
Tue Dec 19 20:06:23 2000
Name:Raghu Kulkarni
Email:Raghu_Kulkarni@hotmail.com
Nomination:Azim Premji
Reason:He has taken the Indian corporate to the Nasdaq, and not just the software arm but the entire gamut of his business. He has done India and Indians proud by even being one of honoured few ask to ring the opening and closing bells at the bourse. Truly the Indian of the Year.
Tue Dec 19 20:10:41 2000
Name:S Kulshreshtha
Email:snehalk@india.com
Nomination:The Road, Rail and Air Traveller
Reason:Despite the horrible conditions at the rail stations, the smelly airport lounges and the deathways, The Surviving Indian Traveller needs a prize for having lived through it all......Life goes on....
Tue Dec 19 20:11:15 2000
Name:shrikrishna kamat
Email:senmon@emirates.net.ae
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:
Only a person on this planet who takes the responsibility of everything without any expectations.
Tue Dec 19 20:12:47 2000
Name:Karthik
Email:karthik27@hotmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He is a wise leader, isolating Pakistan in the world forum. Though there is still scope for development, economic reforms are appreciable.
Tue Dec 19 20:18:03 2000
Name:Srikanth Akunuri
Email:news_65@hotmail.com
Nomination:Karanam Malleswari
Reason:When your existence in the world of sport was at stake, one person rose above the line to show the world, that a country called India exists on this planet. A country like ours, where politics still interfere with the basic aspects of life (shame on us).. she made a sensational difference by earning us all the pride. I truly think that the lady deserves all respects.
Tue Dec 19 20:22:24 2000
Name:Dibbanjan Roy
Email:dibba_roy@yahoo.com
Nomination:Karnam Malleswari
Reason:She is the only Indian who has done something worth-the-while
Tue Dec 19 20:23:01 2000
Name:bhawna
Email:bhawna21@rediffmail.com
Nomination:amitabh bachchan
Reason:A fantastic return.
Tue Dec 19 20:28:05 2000
Name:paresh baghel
Email:paresh_ @rediffmail.com
Nomination:atal bihari vajpayee.
Reason:In a land of 1 billion people,only 1 athelete won a medal at the olympics, such pity.The official national pasttime of india,cricket fell to greater depths.we just about managed to win atest match against bangladesh.again no scientific achievements by an indian as usual.An indian won a beauty paegent, but not before she fumbled on the ? on MOTHER TERESA.
among them the indian that stands out is A.B.VAJPEYEE.he is the next real statesmen after nehru,the most powerful indian.he has given the people of kashmir a real hope.he boosted ties with the U.S.he is the person who can lead india to the path of progress.
Tue Dec 19 20:30:29 2000
Name:pallav sharma
Email:pallavsharma@epatra.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He makes us feel proud to be an Indian.
Tue Dec 19 20:30:57 2000
Name:RAMAN
Email:ramang_1999@chequemail.co
Nomination:CHANDRABABUNAIDU
Reason:He is very active and innovative ,good example for young generation
Tue Dec 19 20:35:28 2000
Name:deepak
Email:deepakalpy@rediff.com
Nomination:aziz premji
Reason:the pioneer of indian software industry who aroused a pride for the narion claiming that we are the best in the world for something
Tue Dec 19 20:36:24 2000
Name:tachellappa
Email:tachellappa@rediff.com
Nomination:abvajpayee
Reason:he seems to be best person to lead india, under the present conditions
Tue Dec 19 20:38:46 2000
Name:sujeet pawar
Email:pawarsujeet@hotmail.com
Nomination:atal bihari vajpaye
Reason:why do you have to think about that , he has changed the whole outlook of india on the world map. India always wanted a leader like him , its very bad that you have to analyse other people as well. well i agree their were many other personalities to judge on , but atalji will be the root which has made the branches strong and which will still make them strong. think deep what i say and look outside the window and not inside the square walls.
he is the architect of india -nodoubt!!!
Tue Dec 19 20:42:35 2000
Name:Gopi
Email:freestuff@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Khairnar
Reason:The 'Demolition man' proved that Truth , Honesty and straight forwardness are not ideals an Indian Bureaucrat cannot live up with.
Tue Dec 19 20:46:32 2000
Name:k narayana
Email:knarayana@iitian.com
Nomination:karanam malleswari
Reason:she is only one who saved India from a blank in the millennium olympics.
Tue Dec 19 20:48:29 2000
Name:SONA
Email:dimpisharma@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Reason:HE is the most devine person i've ever known.LORD has sent HIM to direct us mortals into the right path from which we have lately wavered .HE has come to take us back to where we belong....HE is THE ONE who is here to only serve and spread the message of LOVE...and make us aware that we are made up of LOVE.
Tue Dec 19 20:54:13 2000
Name:Narender Singh Thakur
Email:naren_singh@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atalbihari Vajpayee
Reason:Dynamic leader, the man with the qualities like Humility and Simplicity in him.
Tue Dec 19 20:54:29 2000
Name:dr kamaljeet singh
Email:k_sehdave@yahoo.co.uk
Nomination:a.b.vajpayee
Reason:coz he's the man,man.
Tue Dec 19 20:56:55 2000
Name:Ramachandran
Email:pkramachandran@hotmail.com
Nomination:Sachin Tendulkar
Reason:Stands alone as a model Indian true to the Indian moral values inspite of his great talent
Tue Dec 19 20:57:28 2000
Name:Ra Cha
Email:racha@rediffmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:He is the best primeminister we have ever had. things never looked so good for india
Tue Dec 19 20:58:31 2000
Name:Robert Charlton
Email:vrc_63@hotmail.com
Nomination:Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason:THE MAN who is taking India to new heights.
Tue Dec 19 21:02:26 2000
Name:shantanu
Email:chakrbarti_shan@rediffmail.com
Nomination:shri atal bihari vajpayee
Reason:He is the politician who brought respect to the field of politics.In his long innings he doesn't have any scandals against his name.India requires moe dedicated persons like him.
Tue Dec 19 21:02:32 2000
Name:saleha
Email:saleha123@yahoo.com
Nomination:AMITABH BACHCHAN
Reason:HE IS THE BEST EXAMPLE FOR MANKIND
Tue Dec 19 21:04:14 2000
Name:M.R.Gokul Krishnan
Email:gocool2000@usa.net
Nomination:A.B.Vajpayee
Reason:B`coz he has taken so many measures for the welfare of the nation and for the benefit of the people of india.
Tue Dec 19 21:09:28 2000
Name:m.s.rautela
Email:msrautela@rediffmail.com
Nomination:a.b.vajpayee
Reason:the year 2000 has seen india being recognised as a major power in the world.the credit for that goes to pm vajpayee for putting india into such a position evenwhile maintaining india's strategic interests intact.
Tue Dec 19 21:11:40 2000
Name:ruchira bhatia
Email:riverain@rediffmail.com
Nomination:atal bihari vajpayee
Reason:For keeping his head when everyone around him is losing theirs....hats off to the last of the 'Statesmen'.
Tue Dec 19 21:12:14 2000
Name:Sreejith Nair
Email:sdp_nair@hotmail.com
Nomination:N R Narayana Murthy
Reason:Talk of building a widely respected empire world over from the very scratch. Talk of integrity and human values. Talk of bringing pride in working for an Indian company. Talk about feeling good about your job... and you will not miss talking about what this man has created. Infosys.
Tue Dec 19 21:14:16 2000
Name:venkatesh madduri
Email:mbvenkatesh@yahoo.com
Nomination:Karanam Malleswari
Reason:She showed and proved to Indians that with dedication and hard work we can achieve any big thing irrespective of where we come from and out economic status. Hats off to her
Tue Dec 19 21:17:10 2000
Name:sampath kumar s
Email:coolsampath@yahoo.com
Nomination:A.B.VAJPAYEE JI
Reason:THE MOST SUCCESFULL PM OF BHARAT
Tue Dec 19 21:21:56 2000
Name:Amol
Email:amoldatt@yahoo.com
Nomination:Amitabh Bachchan
Reason:The great actor has made a stunning come back through television after a series of set backs. It seems BIG B is here to stay!
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