The time of the year when I publish an annual post reminding myself of this blog’s existence has arrived a few months early this year. When I began sometime in October 2000, I had no idea I’d be addicted to blogging for at least 5 years without a break. More importantly, I had no idea that it would morph into a powerful motive for learning. Even more importantly, I least expected that it would put me in touch with truly brilliant minds, exceptionally erudite people, and fiercely committed folks. Further more importantly, I didn’t realize that this blog was also responsible for receiving some absolutely touching feedback both in the comments section as well as in private. To everybody who made this possible, a sincere, heartfelt thanks. Please know that I shall always value you and shall remain indebted to your kindness.
And no, this is not a farewell post. I’m not shutting this blog down.
Perhaps the most significant turn came when I was able to finally devote all my energies towards an endeavour that will forever remain close to my heart—as clichéd as it may sound, to do my bit for this nation, which I feel still has the potential to become what it once was: a civilizational beacon, an economic powerhouse, and a philosophical giant. To that end, my friend, the good and patriotic Rajesh Jain agreed to give me space to pursue this endeavour.
And so, I’ve now embarked on a journey as Assistant Editor of Niti Central, a digital media venture launched fittingly on August 15, 2012 under the stewardship of journalism-legend Kanchan Gupta. Niti Central hopes to provide the much-needed alternative, unbiased narrative, the narrative you won’t find in established mainstream media.
You can post your comments on the stuff you find there, express your views and feedback. Niti Central won’t talk down to you, instead it believes in engaging and stimulating ideas and debate. Please do join me there as well!
Glad to hear you are not shutting the blog down. Good luck on your new venture.
Shubham BhUyAt and may the Paramatma continue to bless you the strength and wisdom that you are already blessed with.
sandeepji, i never forget to follow your blog whenever i get into net. I use this comment to thank village girl menka who brings out the best in commentators. She,helped me a lot to how expose her likes in other areas, in an indirect way.. But it was more good when she used to troll in the nick ”loneranger”.. The comments by Amit, Cricfan, G and many more that time were so interesting and logical… Its so nice to reread it again and again…… @menka, u are an asset anyway…
Sir, an ardent admirer of your blogs, writeups and the strong convictions you have. It has been a great learning experience here. Hope you continue to do so on the larger stage of Niticentral.
all the best sandeep. will continue to follow your post through the said links..
Sandeep – I wish you very long innings in writing. You have touched thousands of lives and have lead several from darkness to light. But for people your blog and few other blogs, I would have beleived everyword MSM utters. Your writing indicates you are a spritually grounded person, which probably adds more conviction to your ideas. May your great service to Bharat Mata continue.
one of the greatest writers and thinkers of modern india. long live your ability to write.
Good luck! It is good news that your presence will be on a larger stage!
I have been reading your blog for the last six months.
You are a gifted writer.
I don’t always agree with everything you write but I do enjoy reading you.
I particularly enjoy the comments from your readers and exchanges between them.
All the best.
I will follow you at Niticentral too.
Regards and best wishes
G Vishwanath
Bangalore
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All the best and may you succeed in your endeavour of spreading truth to all indians and opening your eyes
Haardik badhaai and shubhkaamnaayein on this new venture Sandeep Bandhu.
It was great learning experience reading your posts too! All the best for your new endeavor!
A recent article on rediff states clearly that Gadkari is not in favour of Modi and even others in the party are opposed to it. It also mentions that all the mails or tweets supporting Modi originates from only three mail id’s. I was under the impression that he has at least 500 people to support him but it seems everything is the handiwork of APCO.
Even here, now I would like to think most id’s are fake and there may not be even one supporter. What a low.
Best wishes Sandeep. From an ardent fan of your writing.
All the best, Sandeep. Will NITI be available in Hindi or languages other than English, to reach out to a larger number of people?
The future of India looks good with your articles that really make you think.
Keep it up and expand into your new horizon.
One of the best blogs in India.
Pray to Bhagwan to bestow upon you all his blessing. Keep the lamp burning and share your thoughts and wisdom with us. All the best. Vande Mataram.
One year back, I was an Atheist and an ‘Open-minded’ Anti-Hindu… And above all a hardcore supporter of Congress and Nehru dynasty…
Today I changed into a staunch Hindu and a Hindu nationalist… One of the reasons is your blogs… Yours was the first blog, different from the mainstream media, that I had read and had been following ever since…
It is through you and from people whom you follow on twitter that I have opened my eyes…
Wish you Best of Luck… Yes, you do need luck…;)
Thumbs up sandeepji…looking 4wd to a lot of sonia bashing that MSM is afraid to do..
PS: can you pls give Tima some job there? coffee machine attendant, office boy(girl?) or something? It would mean a lot to the poor soul.
Sandeep,
I came to your blog by non other than via Narendra Modi’s blog where Modiji was blogging about our countries renowned personalities attending meetings of Fia in US where he has attached link of your blogs article “Our Own Fia’s”….Since then I started reading all of your articles.
So, even you are been followed by Modiji also..
I wish you all success with new venture. But your blog will be first.
My best wishes. May God give you health and happiness to continue in the service of society and Nation.
Excellent, Sandeep!! and all the very best! Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!
My heart stopped when I read the first para. Then came this line “And no, this is not a farewell post. I’m not shutting this blog down.” Jaan me jaan ayi.
I hope you would still be writing here. Anyway, Niticentral is on for me.
More power to you Sandeep and NitiCentral… all the very best
Best wishes, Sandeep. May this new venture go from strength to strength.
Sandeep,
Niti Central’s websites looks nice and hope and expect that it contains facts, which will never keep us in dark..
I see Arun Shourie’s Image on front page is that he too will wrote columns on this site, if so then this site will be an interesting one to read.
Thanks Sandeep..
best wishes
All the best Sandeep. Would niti get into television as well or is it going to be only web based editorials?
I wish you all the best for your new endeavor Sandeep.
I stumbled on your blog quite by accident many years ago when I wanted to know what the fuss was about the “myth” of the Aryan invasion. Like most people I believed the theory to be true. Needless to say I have since re-learned ALL of the history I was taught in school. Your blog is a beacon for people like me searching for the truth. Keep up the excellent work Sandeep and good luck on the new venture!
I started to follow NitiCentral from the Independence day on the word of Atanu Dey. I like reading both of your blogs a lot. Finally, I get to see all my favorite bloggers at a same place. At this time, I hope to see the real face of journalism at NitiCentral .
All the very best Sandeep.
Good luck to you and kanchan da!!.Will bookmark it!
Good luck to you and kanchan da!!.Will boo
Good luck Sandeep bandhu….
all the best Sandeepji
All the very best for our sake! pummelled as we are by MSM.