Comments for Rajesh Kochhar http://rajeshkochhar.com CV, career profile, printed articles,lecture texts, blogs, etc. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:00:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on On the origin of the Punjabi Khatris by KJS Chatrath http://rajeshkochhar.com/2009/05/on-the-origin-of-the-punjabi-khatris/#comment-114 KJS Chatrath Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:28:23 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=105#comment-114 I have read many of your articles but have just found this one which I would be going through today. At this stage let me only say, Thank you Sir, India is proud to have a scholar-scientist like you. I have read many of your articles but have just found this one which I would be going through today.

At this stage let me only say, Thank you Sir, India is proud to have a scholar-scientist like you.

]]> Comment on On the origin of the Punjabi Khatris by Jagdev Rai Sood http://rajeshkochhar.com/2009/05/on-the-origin-of-the-punjabi-khatris/#comment-113 Jagdev Rai Sood Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:03:04 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=105#comment-113 sir, go to sood sabha chandigarh.com sir, go to sood sabha chandigarh.com

]]> Comment on On the origin of the Punjabi Khatris by Sanjay Bavdekar http://rajeshkochhar.com/2009/05/on-the-origin-of-the-punjabi-khatris/#comment-110 Sanjay Bavdekar Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:58:30 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=105#comment-110 Dear Sir, brilliant analysis. At last a sane voice rising above political correctness.I will like to give you my own personal observations. Noting at physical features an complexion I have always felt Punjabis as a whole look closer to Arabs. Now I understand Jats of Punjab look closer to Arabs.Khatris do indeed look a lot like Greeks.While other Punjabis look a lot Indian.But as someone has pointed out Brahmins all over India also stand out from the overwhelming majority of Indians.An as you will expect from a much older community they look a lot mixed( darker) than the average Jat or Khatri. But I will add while Khatris and Jats look to have come from the west,perhaps 10% or so Brahmins retain considerable European features. I am amazed how many dark haired Russians from the south of that country resemble so much to Brahmins. Just as pre politically adjusted history will tell you.Particularly notice the high forehead as opposed to the Mediterranean forehead of the upper class Khatri.Really if you approach things from a common sensical perspective how easy it all becomes. I too have noted the different ness of Punjabis from the rest of India. They culturally are closer to Pakistanis and MID easterners. Perhaps that i the reason they take up western culture so easily as traditional bahmin culture was never too strong on them. I am myself a Maharahtrian Brahmin. You might be aware we are the most European looking Brahmin community in India. It will be interesting to o some DNA sampling on Maharashtrian Brahmins as well. Anyway I will like to add off topic India is so diverse but it's soul seems to reside on the ghats of the Ganges. This coming from a Maharashtrian Brahmin but I think it's true. anyway. Dear Sir, brilliant analysis. At last a sane voice rising above political correctness.I will like to give you my own personal observations.
Noting at physical features an complexion I have always felt Punjabis as a whole look closer to Arabs. Now I understand Jats of Punjab look closer to Arabs.Khatris do indeed look a lot like Greeks.While other Punjabis look a lot Indian.But as someone has pointed out Brahmins all over India also stand out from the overwhelming majority of Indians.An as you will expect from a much older community they look a lot mixed( darker) than the average Jat or Khatri. But I will add while Khatris and Jats look to have come from the west,perhaps 10% or so Brahmins retain considerable European features. I am amazed how many dark haired Russians from the south of that country resemble so much to Brahmins. Just as pre politically adjusted history will tell you.Particularly notice the high forehead as opposed to the Mediterranean forehead of the upper class Khatri.Really if you approach things from a common sensical perspective how easy it all becomes. I too have noted the different ness of Punjabis from the rest of India. They culturally are closer to Pakistanis and MID easterners. Perhaps that i the reason they take up western culture so easily as traditional bahmin culture was never too strong on them. I am myself a Maharahtrian Brahmin. You might be aware we are the most European looking Brahmin community in India. It will be interesting to o some DNA sampling on Maharashtrian Brahmins as well. Anyway I will like to add off topic India is so diverse but it’s soul seems to reside on the ghats of the Ganges. This coming from a Maharashtrian Brahmin but I think it’s true. anyway.

]]> Comment on Dhokra ( lost-wax) metal casting craft in eastern India by Cristen http://rajeshkochhar.com/2008/12/dhokra-lost-wax-metal-casting-craft-in-eastern-india/#comment-109 Cristen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:23:27 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=58#comment-109 A powerful share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little analysis on this. And he the truth is purchased me breakfast as a result of I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If possible, as you turn into experience, would you thoughts updating your weblog with extra particulars? It's highly helpful for me. Big thumb up for this weblog post! A powerful share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little analysis on this. And he the truth is purchased me breakfast as a result of I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the deal with! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If possible, as you turn into experience, would you thoughts updating your weblog with extra particulars? It’s highly helpful for me. Big thumb up for this weblog post!

]]> Comment on India’s lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan - I in a wider context by Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award 2011 « A central Central University http://rajeshkochhar.com/2010/04/india%e2%80%99s-lunar-spacecraft-chandrayaan-i-in-a-wider-context/#comment-105 Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award 2011 « A central Central University Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:23:09 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=123#comment-105 [...] team leader  of that payload on the Moon Impact Probe Mission of Chandrayaan project. Quoting from Rajesh Kochchar’s blog, “The impact probe MIP which deposited Indian national flag on the Moon also carried a [...] [...] team leader  of that payload on the Moon Impact Probe Mission of Chandrayaan project. Quoting from Rajesh Kochchar’s blog, “The impact probe MIP which deposited Indian national flag on the Moon also carried a [...]

]]> Comment on On the origin of the Punjabi Khatris by Ashwani Kumar Gulla http://rajeshkochhar.com/2009/05/on-the-origin-of-the-punjabi-khatris/#comment-103 Ashwani Kumar Gulla Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:59:45 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=105#comment-103 Dear Mr. Kochhar, Your study on Khatri Gives ample opportunity to understand some context of origin of words. Being a student of Ancient History, spritualism, anthropology and sociology the research work done on some very important management areas, undoubtedly your simple messages on concepts have given inner concsciousness to the readers. To understand word "Khatri" I tell you the words of my ancestors - " We hold the sword in hands and it would be better to die than holding a tarazu (tarakrhi) in hands". Secondly, "Paisa te Kanjaran kol vi honda hai, Izzar jyada zaruri hai, Paisa hi jyada zaruri hove te log Kanjaran naal rishte kar lain". I think being punjabi Khatri, everybody could understand what a KHATRI means. My ancestors assumed Khatri far higher than Rajputs etc. They were absolutely Khatriya. I could not understand why the people are giving more importance to word "Kshatriya" than "Khatri". My ancestors were very literate and rulers of "Shah" of Punjab of their time were more eager to call themselve Khatri than word 'Kshatriya'. They always explained that 'Kshatriya' and "Khatri" is synonymous. I have alot to add in your write-up and very interesting knowledge about Khatris since mythological Ramayana,Purana period/Mahabaharata time and more..... Best of luck to all of the reader ! With lots of regards. Ashwani kumar Gulla Dear Mr. Kochhar,
Your study on Khatri Gives ample opportunity to understand some context of origin of words. Being a student of Ancient History, spritualism, anthropology and sociology the research work done on some very important management areas, undoubtedly your simple messages on concepts have given inner concsciousness to the readers. To understand word “Khatri” I tell you the words of my ancestors - ” We hold the sword in hands and it would be better to die than holding a tarazu (tarakrhi) in hands”. Secondly, “Paisa te Kanjaran kol vi honda hai, Izzar jyada zaruri hai, Paisa hi jyada zaruri hove te log Kanjaran naal rishte kar lain”. I think being punjabi Khatri, everybody could understand what a KHATRI means. My ancestors assumed Khatri far higher than Rajputs etc. They were absolutely Khatriya. I could not understand why the people are giving more importance to word “Kshatriya” than “Khatri”. My ancestors were very literate and rulers of “Shah” of Punjab of their time were more eager to call themselve Khatri than word ‘Kshatriya’. They always explained that ‘Kshatriya’ and “Khatri” is synonymous. I have alot to add in your write-up and very interesting knowledge about Khatris since mythological Ramayana,Purana period/Mahabaharata time and more….. Best of luck to all of the reader !

With lots of regards.
Ashwani kumar Gulla

]]> Comment on Papers/Book Chapters/Lectures’ Texts by Rajesh Kochhar http://rajeshkochhar.com/2008/05/publications/#comment-102 Rajesh Kochhar Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:17:10 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=4#comment-102 Thanks. You can mail me at rkochhar2000@yahoo.com Thanks. You can mail me at rkochhar2000@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Papers/Book Chapters/Lectures’ Texts by Anjana Singh http://rajeshkochhar.com/2008/05/publications/#comment-101 Anjana Singh Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:11:09 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=4#comment-101 I would like to get in touch with Prof. R Kochhar to invite him to the London School of Economics for a lecture on Useful and Reliable Knowledge in South Asia. I would like to get in touch with Prof. R Kochhar to invite him to the London School of Economics for a lecture on Useful and Reliable Knowledge in South Asia.

]]> Comment on William Petrie (d.1816), Madras Civil Servant 1765-1812 and Governor,Penang 1812-1816 by Pakistan Education http://rajeshkochhar.com/2011/04/william-petrie-d1816madras-civil-servant-1765-1812-and-governorpenang-1812-1816/#comment-100 Pakistan Education Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:01:35 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=132#comment-100 It’s a very informative and useful article. This article is very affective to increase knowledge of students. I am very thankful to you for this information. It’s a very informative and useful article. This article is very affective to increase knowledge of students. I am very thankful to you for this information.

]]> Comment on Dhokra ( lost-wax) metal casting craft in eastern India by Shivam Shrivastav http://rajeshkochhar.com/2008/12/dhokra-lost-wax-metal-casting-craft-in-eastern-india/#comment-99 Shivam Shrivastav Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:15:01 +0000 http://rajeshkochhar.com/?p=58#comment-99 Dear Sir, I have completed my MBA from IIM Lucknow and am planning to open an entrepreneurial venture which would have a social impact. I hail from Ranchi, Jharkhand and I would like to work in the field of Dhokra art. I would like to have your views and guidance on the same. Please take out some time in your busy schedule for guiding me via email. Regards Shivam Shrivastav Dear Sir,

I have completed my MBA from IIM Lucknow and am planning to open an entrepreneurial venture which would have a social impact. I hail from Ranchi, Jharkhand and I would like to work in the field of Dhokra art.

I would like to have your views and guidance on the same. Please take out some time in your busy schedule for guiding me via email.

Regards
Shivam Shrivastav

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