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Adding to the ever-growing list of Indians appointed to influential positions in the United States, Rahul Mehrotra, an architect from Mumbai, has been recruited by Harvard University as Professor of Urban Design and Planning.

Mr. Mehrotra, who has been actively involved in civic and urban affairs in Mumbai and served on historic conservation and environmental commissions, will also take on the role of Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design at the University.

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He is also the co-author of the book Bombay – The Cities Within, focussing on the city's urban history from the 1600s to the present; Banganga – Sacred Tank; Public Places Bombay; Anchoring a City Line, a history of the city's commuter railway; and Bombay to Mumbai – Changing Perspectives.
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My question is if good professors are hired by Harvard what will be the condition of our universities? :(
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relly our indian architect's are amazing they can do any type of presentation .......
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@Nagalakshmi

It's something we can do much about!We have to create the right academic atmosphere so that our best talent stays in our country.
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But "brain drain" is one thing which is a hindrance to the country's progress.
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Let the government understand it and take effective measures to check it!As you yourself reported the fate of late Dr Subhas Mukhopadhyay!!
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Indians are going abroad for good money and fame. Harvard is a very famous for its research and education and its a prestigious issue for every person who gets recruited but who is ready to say a big NO for that when they have more possibilities to study there??

Anu.:-)
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That's right every one has ambition to do well in life and our best talents need to be given the right atmosphere and facilities so that they can flourish here!
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Actually we can't help this, Indian talent is going abroad since its not getting recognised here....
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@Anu,
As Chinmoy said it is in the government's hand to retain all our intellectuals.
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