Why are non-Indians and who don't live or contribute to India's development awarded the 'Padma" awards?
For example:
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/article1402577.ece?homepage=true
I understand Prof. Venki, Nobel Laurette, was also awarded a Padma.
No doubt they have contributed most to Science. No doubt they deserve the highest honors around the world. But why would an award instituted for the Indian citizens who have contributed to the development of arts, science etc in India be given to someone who did almost nothing to India? (They probably were not given a good chance in India, or didn't find the right intellectual mix that is required for such accomplishments - this is a different issue which again we Indians need to think about, especially in the Science sector.)
If inspiring the younger generation is a purpose to argue, then I only find inspiration to leave India and work abroad forever. :-\
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