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There was some news about Indian Government looking for a symbol for the “Rupee”

There was some discussion on the IRC about it .

Read a mail on the PLUG list about some coverage in Times of India. Read it here

Looks like I have to put up my creative cap and do some design

Today, I was on the TV channel again!!!

Star Majha (http://starmajha.com) channel has a show “Web Majha” that is aired on every Saturday night at 8 pm. ( Repeat telecast on Friday 2pm)

I was on a “phono” on the show. Talked about Open Source and some related questions.

It is very encouraging to know that political parties like BJP are getting tech-savvy and also getting into FOSS (Free/opensource software). Print media and web media has already reacted on the manifesto. After the response from the TV channel, I feel nice to know that even TV channels are getting interested and spreading FOSS !!

My sincere thanks to Prasanna joshi of Star Majha for giving this opportunity.

Some more links about the manifesto and related news/views:

Manifesto is here:
http://www.public-software.in/FOSS-manifesto

Venky blog:
http://osindia.blogspot.com/2009/03/bjps-it-vision-supports-open-source-and.html

Media reactions:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Microsoft-top-telcos-may-be-hit-if-BJP-comes-to-power/articleshow/4266133.cms

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/03/15/stories/2009031551170100.htm

http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/mar/14/loksabhapoll-bjp-to-promote-free-open-software.htm