Anurag Shourie
Anurag Shourie: A Life of Purpose
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Anurag Shourie was a renowned Indian economist, journalist, and writer, best known by his pen name _Anand_, which he used for his literary work.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1934 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), British India
Passed away: February 25, 2009
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Indian economist, journalist, writer, and editor
Early Life and Background
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Anurag Shourie was born in 1934 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to a family of modest means. His father was a lawyer who later became a politician. Shourie's early life was marked by his interest in literature and economics, which were nurtured through his education at the University of Allahabad. He completed his post-graduation from the same institution and went on to pursue a career that spanned multiple fields.
Major Accomplishments
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Shourie's work as an economist and journalist had significant impact during India's economic liberalization in the 1990s. His writings were widely read and respected for their insight into economic policy-making. He also worked as the editor of _The Economic Times_ and was a member of various government committees.
Notable Works or Actions
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Books: Shourie wrote extensively on economics, politics, and social issues. Some of his notable works include Secularism: Its Implications on National Integration and Polity and Economic Empowerment of the Poor
Journalistic Career: He worked as an editor at _The Economic Times_ and contributed to various other publications, including _The Indian Express_
* Policy Influence: Shourie's writings and policy recommendations had significant influence on India's economic reforms in the 1990s
Impact and Legacy
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Shourie's work has left a lasting impact on Indian economics and journalism. His commitment to exposing corruption and advocating for transparency has set a high standard for journalists and economists alike. He continues to be widely read and quoted, particularly among those interested in economic policy-making.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Shourie's contributions to Indian economics and journalism are unparalleled. His unwavering commitment to exposing corruption, advocating for transparency, and pushing for economic reforms has left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations of economists and journalists.
Quotes by Anurag Shourie
Anurag Shourie's insights on:
Being a doctor, you are not supposed to give vent to any signs of revulsion on encountering the most noxious of odours or the most gruesome of sights.
When you can’t handle the heady concoction of wine and women, it’s time to pack up your bags and quit.
Every war has its martyrs — the unsung heroes who sometimes don’t even know the rationale behind the war they are fighting. They fight because they are trained to, kill because they are told to and die because they are destined to.
Love is just like God. Some believe in it, some don’t. You can only feel love and that too if you are open to its existence. Likewise, an atheist cannot feel the presence of the divine because his mind is shut to the possibility of there being one.
A half-truth is even more dangerous than a lie. A lie, you can detect at some stage, but half a truth is sure to mislead you for long.
There is a very thin line of demarcation dividing true love from unadulterated lust. What is love without the pleasures of the flesh and what is lust sans a fluttering heart?
Death is the only certainty in life. The moment we are born, our journey towards our final destination begins. It’s the beauty or the ugliness of that journey that defines our life; the distances covered varying in each case. Every flower that has bloomed in the free breeze of spring has to wither in the cruel icy autumn draught.
Everyone in this world is Abhimanyu, the difference being that most of us are trapped in a labyrinth of our own creation. It takes a lifetime for people to realise that the way out lies in their own hands. All it requires is a little introspection.