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Fernandez is Secretary to the President

Christy Leon Fernandez will be new Secretary to the President Ms Pratibha Patil.1973 batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer Fernandez is presently Secretary Tourism in the Government of India.

Sengupta to get posting this week ?
Abhijit Sengupta is expected to get posting in the Government of India this week. 1972 batch Karnataka cadre IAS officer, Sengupta, has been empanelled to the rank of Secretary in the review meeting recently.

Chhatwal to be JS Defence Procurement !
Dr Avinash Singh Chhatwal is likely to be appointed Joint Secretary Defence Procurement . He is 1986 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.

Appointment of K K Paul cleared

President has cleared the file of the appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner K K Paul as Member of the Union Public Service Commission.He is 1970 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.

Dadwal to be Delhi Police Commissioner !

Formal orders of the appointment of Y S Dadwal as Delhi Police Commissioner are expected to be issued in a day or two. He is 1974 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.

Ramesh Abhishek is JS Law and Justice
Ramesh Abhishek is new Joint Secretary Law and Justice in the Government of India. He is 1982 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

IPS officer is Director in MHA
Sanjiv Kumar Singhal has joined the Government of India as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs. He is 1988 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

Bolina is all powerful JS Child and Women Welfare Department
Newly appointed Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Child and Women Welfare in the Government of India Pradip Bolina has emerged as all powerful Joint Secretary. She is a CSS officer. Minister Ms Renuka Chaudhry has given charge of all the important sections of the Ministry to Bolina.

Sanjay Dube to go to US
Sanjay Dube, Collector Jabalpur, will be joining one year course from August 20,2007, in the Maxwell University of the US. He will pursue MBA in Public Service. Dube who belongs to 1995 batch is MP cadre IAS officer.

Jobless IAS officer in GoI
An Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer of 1977 batch, Noor Mohammad, has been waiting for a posting in the Government of India for the last seven months.

Satish Mathur back from President's House

Satish Mathur of Delhi Government is back from the President's House. He was Director in the President's House.

Winds of change blowing in President's House

Winds of change are blowing in the President's House, ever since country's maiden lady incumbent was elected as the President of India.Mrs.Pratibha Patil-heiress to outgoing President Dr.A.P.J.Kalam has not indicated any choice regarding her Secretary, A.K.Mangotra & Barun Mitra(both Joint Secretaries) too are likely to be changed.

Will Sonkar get extension ?
Station Director of the DD Kendra Mumbai, Satish Sonkar, is expected to get extension. He is scheduled to superannuate next month.

Gupta transferred to Northern Railway
A K Gupta, JAG/Diesel Loco Modernisation Works, Patiala, has been transferred to Northern Railway against an existing vacancy.

Will Manipur have new DGP ?
Peter Ngahanyui has returned to the parent Manipur cadre from central deputation. Return of 1975 batch IPS officer has fuelled speculations about his being appointed DGP .He is one year senior to Y Joykumar Singh who is DGP in-charge.

N.K.Gupta PS law in MP

N.K.Gupta will be new Pincipal Secretary Law to Madhya Pradesh Government.So far he was District Judge(DJ) Gwalior.

Bagchi appointed Member

Amaresh Bagchi, former director of the National Institute of Public Finances and Policy has been appointed Member of the Commission on Centre-State relations .

IAS changes in Punjab
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, who has come on deputation from Uttaranchal, has been made special principal secretary to the Chief Minister. He will also be the MD of the PIDB and director-cum-secretary, Shahpur Kandi project. A.S. Chhatwal has been appointed Managing Director, Punjab Agro Industries Corporation. Sanjay Kumar has been posted as secretary, expenditure.Ashok Kumar Goel has been moved as as secretary, coordination and implementation. V.K. Janjua will now be Director-cum-secretary, industries and commerce. Kulbir Singh is the new managing director, Punjab warehousing corporation. Surinder Jit Singh Sandhu has been made commissioner, Faridkot division. Dipinder Singh will be secretary, Punjab state agriculture marketing board. Manvesh Singh Sidhu has been posted as MD PRTC. Jaspal Mittal will be the new ADC (general), SAS Nagar.

IAS postings in Orissa
Nikunja Behari Dhal has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Bhubneshwar Development Authority.Arun Panda will now be Secretary Housing.N C Vasudevan has been made Secretary Science and Technology.

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In support of IES Officers

This refers to the post of Surendra Mohan under title " Functional Justification for ISS posts" in Forum" (Whispers dated 23.7.2007). He has observed "It is true that there is no justification for creation of Economic Adviser and Senior Economic Adviser posts belonging to IES in various Ministries of Government. The officers are not doing any economic work but only secretariat work which is being done by Secretariat Officers or officers under Central Staffing scheme XXXX. It is time that Government orders a review of creation of posts in these two services through non-Government bodies like IIM or Indian Institute of Applied Manpower Research if not AT Kerney or Mackinzee. Even a Government body like SIU can do a good job, and till the time study is completed, all promotions should be kept on hold."

Surendra Mohan is being presumptuous in dismissing the need for economic and senior economic advisers, and he is applying circular logic in doing so. It needs to be understood that unlike most other All India and Central services, the officers of the IES have no nuisance value to hold the Government to ransom, and therefore, when a Government creates these senior posts, it does so from an inherent conviction of the necessity of having these posts. The Cabinet is fully aware of what these senior professional officers are expected to contribute to the Government.

Surendra Mohan has observed that the Economic Advisers are doing only secretarial work. If this has indeed happened in some Ministries, the fault lies with the implementation of the Government's intention in specific Ministries and Departments. In fact IIM or AT Kearney needs to actually do a case study of the machinations and the ways in which officers of a particular elite service who dominate the senior positions in any Ministry systematically isolate the economic adviser and the senior economic advisers from being involved in relevant and purely economic decision makings in a Ministry, and defeat the intention of the Government in the process. It is futile to fault an economic adviser or a senior economic adviser for not advising the Government on economic policy making, for unless the economic adviser is made an integral part of the policy making and modalities of implementation of economic decisions by his senior(s), no economic adviser can advise in vacuum.

An Economic Adviser from the IES

Not correct about LBSNAA

To say that training standard decreases with Allied officers as trainers is reflection of ignorance of reality in LBS academy. In fact in 2002 batch one of the main attraction was one senior IPS officer. Moreover it was felt that time that the academy have people from different services to break the monotomy of classes on District experiences from IAS deputy Directors. Or else the Academy may be restricted for IAS trainees with IAS trainers.

A Trainee of 2002 batch

Infact IAS chose to quit the CBDT

Please refer to you whisper appearing today that the JS in CBDT does not have any say these days ever since "the IAS lost it". The fact is that the IAS did not lose the post. On the contrary, the IAS chose to quit because, though appointed in the Government, he was made suboridnate to the Board and because those at the helm chose not to stand up to pressure from the CBDT and the IRS and chose not to rectify the anomalous situation. Against accepted practice, the IRS (Income Tax and Customs) cadre is not with the Ministry but with the cadre officers themselves under the garb of it being under the Government (the JS is there). The DOP knows the fact. But what is it doing about it?

Parminder

Role of JS is receding in CBDT

The role of the Joint Secretary, in any case, has been receding after the announcement of the New Transfer Policy in 2005.The reason was the concept of Placement Committee which was brought in. However, till last year the Joint Secretary and the Director did exercise some influence on transfers and postings in as much as giving a twist to the interpretation of the Transfer Policy and preparation of incorrect data which eventually led to strictures by the CAT. In any other Government in the world, the said officers and the Members of the Board as it existed then would have been sacked. But in India accountability is at a premium.

Mrinal

JS in CBDT functioning more efficently

Contrary to reports, the JS is functioning more efficiently with grasp of issues concerning CBDT. FM isn't in favour of putting an IAS man any more.

Sandeep

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Has YSR Reddy opened a laundry???
His comment that he'll wash Naidu on the floor of the House has put all in a quandary!

If that's not the case then seems YSR has turned into Amrinder Singh!!!
The best form of offence is sting!!!

YSR needs to go for Confession and confess his outburst!!!
He's a Christian so maybe the Padre will order him to wash his gob first!!

Such behaviour from a Christian, CM and Congressman!!!
And from a man who calls himself Sonia's fan!!!

Sonia should order YSR to make amends???
Punishment …. on the floor of House 100 uttakh baithaks or bends!!!

Why did one honest man pull the carpet from the feet of the other honest man???
Manmohan should have been happy ki honest man karr raha hai Presidency man!

But poor ole Manmohan what could he say when Sonia wanted a sycophant!!!
And without Sonia's okay ' there can be no movement …..not even by an ant'!!!

People consider Kalam to be abs honest!!!
Manmohan is also honest but he's been issuing clean chits to the dishonest!!!

To greet Kalam Manmohan had that famous wry grin on his mug!!!
I'm sure in his heart he would have liked to give Kalaam a warm hug!!

Many faces in Parliament showed remorse when they greeted Kalaam,
Eyes did a quite salaam!!!

'Fruit of growth not reaching the common man'…India's Shining only for the upper strata,
Kalam thought of the aam aadmi even while saying ta-ta!!!

Sonia blinks at the rate of 40 per minute when she's worried or not comfortable!!
The warmth for Kalaam and his farewell speech sure made her uncomfortable!!

Sonia's comfort level can be gauged by her blinks!!!
When she's not comfortable or worried she should pretend she's taking forty winks!!!

Or she should wear goggles ans hide her eyes!!!
Say that she's got an eye infection to the 'why's'!!!

That is whenever someone from the Opposition meets her or in camera glare!!
Not to let them know she's worried or uncomfortable she should take care!!!

Otherwise her blinking lets the cat out of the bag!!!
And you know Media to latch on to such things kabhi nahi karti hai lag!!!

There's more to than what meets the eye in the Haneef case!!!
A lot of criticism Aussie Police karr rahi hai face!!!

But Aussie Government seems to 100% behind its cops!!!
Considers Aussie Cops as tops!!!

In a Country where one is innocent till proven guilty is Haneef's case otherwise?
Very soon we'll come to know who has been mouthing lies!!!

Hope Manmohan is good at ducking!!!
If Haneef is guilty 'jumping the gun' allegation at Manmohan Aussies will be chucking!!!

After sulking for quite some time Rahul has become active again!!!
Post UP's loss he was in great pain!!!

Arre give him some work…. a Cabinet berth!!
And let the man prove his worth!!!

If he needs to be taught Administration then put him under Manmohan Singh!!!
Quite a few Ministers from whom he can learn how Sonia ke gunn gaan karre sing!!

If he's to be taught to do nothing and earn kudos then put him under Laloo!!!
And he should be put under Pawar if he's to be made chaloo!!

Don't you feel the Sensex and Nifty are in a hurry to reach some place????
Seems to reach a target both karr rahe hai race!!!

After this target is achieved the downward journey will start!!!
If I were you to book profits I would dart!!

To save the girl child one of the root causes for the bias should be tackled!!!
Dowry and expensive marriages should be shackled!!

Take in Delhi…… night Baraats are a burden on the girl's side!!!
And by the demands of the boy's side for the Baraat the girl's side has to abide!!!

In Delhi puppy ( Punjabi and Yuppy) culture people demand the best Baraat!!!
And in this khadi ho jaathi hai ladki waalon ki khaat!!!

The money spent on Baraats goes down the loo!!!
To Delhi's Puppy Baraats from Aawaz one big boo!!!

Bharat Kumar
Aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com r

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Bernpur MD interviews on 26th
Interviews for the post of MD in Bernpur, West Bengal, are slated to be held on 26th of this month.

Barclays Bank for retail foray into India
UK-based Barclays Bank Plc has announced a retail foray into India, with products including personal loans and credit cards.

Rajesh Verma is Director of NTPC also

Rajesh Verma, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Power has been appointed as a Director on the Board of NTPC Limited, with effect from July 23, 2007. Verma is an Electrical Engineer from IIT, Delhi and an IAS Officer of Orissa Cadre, 1987 batch. He has held various positions in both State Government of Orissa and Rajasthan. Prior to his joining as Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Power, he was Director (Hydro) in the Ministry of Power.

Alok Ghosh joins Bates David

Alok Kumar Ghosh has joined Bates David Enterprise as Senior Creative Director Chennai. Earlier he was with TBWA.

Delhites to be trained by Reebok for Hutch half marathon

Reebok, the world's leading sports brand, has joined hands with Procam International, promoters of the Hutch Delhi Half Marathon, to become the Official Training and Sports partner for the Hutch Delhi Half Marathon. Bolstering the efforts of Delhiites towards becoming more accomplished distance runners, Reebok Instructor Alliance (RIA) which has over 900 certified trainers across India, in association with Procam International, organized a three-day Hutch Delhi Half Marathon 2007 Training Workshop at the Hotel Le Meridien, the Official host hotel to the event. Renowned distance running expert Ian Ladbrooke, along with two elite athletes from Kenya, Catherine Mutwa and Zak Kihara, conducted the workshop for 50 certified Reebok India trainers and three master trainers.
Commenting on the initiative Mr.Subhinder Singh Prem, Managing Director, Reebok India Company, said, "our vision is to fulfill potential and we are all set to do the same through our RIA's .This certification will equip our trainers to train in the sphere of distance running which is technical and laborious. These certified Reebok trainers would train runners across Delhi for the upcoming Marathon and equip them with better running techniques which will help them run better". The training packages will be variable between 6 to 10 weeks depending on the physical capability of the individual and the run he or she wishes to participate in. Reebok India aspires to reach out to at least 2000 people through this initiative in the first year. Reebok India will also be offering attractive discounts on their running apparel and shoes to person availing of the training packages.

Cincom Synchrony bags Frost & Sullivan 2007 Award

Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com) has awarded Cincom Systems' SynchronyT (www.cincom.com/synchrony) its 2007 Award for Product differentiation innovation in the North American Hosted Contact Centre Markets. Cincom was selected based on the unique usability and end-user value engineered into the unified agent desktop of its Synchrony offering.

"Spend five minutes with Synchrony's agent desktop, and you'll understand the value it brings to a contact center," said Michael DeSalles, strategic analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Reebok & Daddy Yankee join hands

Reebok the world's leading sportswear brand has announced the launch of its latest Reebok lifestyle footwear collection, in association with Daddy Yankee's new album for those who love to fuse music with fashion. The collection, referred to as the travel trainer collection is perfect for the dance floor with its key features of flexibility and suppleness. With this strategic tie up Reebok is all set to target the new generation who are inclined towards music and fashion in India. Daddy Yankee numbers have always set the dance floor on fire and now with shoes that can help you twist and turn with great flair and poise, the party will more than just rock!

N.V. Subba Rao as CEO and President of Tanla

Tanla Solutions, a leading telecommunications software and services provider with operations in India and Europe has appointed of N.V. Subba Rao as CEO & President for Tanla Mobile Inc (USA), Tanla's American subsidiary for mobile applications, m-commerce and interactive services.Uday Reddy, Chairman & MD, Tanla Solutions has welcomed the new CEO.Subba Rao joins Tanla Mobile from Bharti Airtel Ltd where he last held the position of Chief Operating Officer(COO).Tanla Mobile is also planning to launch operations in Singapore and Dubai this year from where it plans to service the high-growth South East Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Cranes Software releases new product for structural design consultants

Cranes Software International Ltd. (Cranes), a company that provides Data Analytics and Engineering Simulation Software and Solutions across the globe today announced the launch of NISA DesignStudio - the latest in its range of engineering products for the Civil Engineering community - this time bringing the design and analysis capability of the award-winning NISA/CIVIL software to the desk of individual structural design consultants.

Chennai live in video on web

Sify.com, the leading consumer portal from Sify Limited, (NASDAQ Global Markets: SIFY), a leader in Consumer Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities, has launched < www.chennailive.in>, the first website for the city of Chennai with live video streaming. The website was launched by Dr C Chandramouli, IT Secretary, Tamil Nadu, at a glittering function at The Taj Coromandel hotel, Chennai. The link is www.chennailive.in

Wipro bags global award for world class BTO Service Practice

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), has been recognized by HP for "Best Application Solution Implementation", during HP Software Universe 2007, which was held recently in Las Vegas, USA. This award was given to the Testing Services division of Wipro Technologies for creating and sustaining a world-class Business Technology Optimization (BTO) service practice.

"We are honored to receive this award for the second consecutive year," said C.P . Gangadharaiah, Senior Vice President & World Wide Head of Testing Services, Wipro Technologies.

CTE launches online tax service in India

Cambridge Technology Enterprises Limited (CTE), has the launch of its online tax preparation service in India. CTE has launched a free service to the tax paying community in India as a part of its commitment to be a good corporate citizen.

Sonal Dabral on London International Awards Jury

Sonal Dabral has been invited as jury member for the poster and outdoor, print and TV/Cinema categories at the London International Awards, 2007.Dabral is Chairman of O&M, Singapore.

10 CPEs cross their target in June '07

Ten Engineering units of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have achieved a turnover of Rs.1620.91 crore against a target of Rs.1478.61 crore during June 2007. The turnover of non-Engineering Units for the month was Rs.139.58 crore, while the turnover of Consultancy/Contract Units was Rs.131.53 crore against a target of Rs.125.09 crore.CPSEs that achieved or exceeded their targets were Andrew Yule & Company Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bharat Heavy Plates & Vessels Ltd., Bharat Pumps & Compressors Ltd., Heavy Engineering Corporation, Cement Corporation of India, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., Tyre Corporation of India Ltd., Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. and Braithwaite Burn & Jessop Construction Company Ltd.

Frequent travellers scheme a success in trains

More than 27,000 cards have been issued to the train passengers under the Scheme of Frequent Travellers (SOFT). With a view to reward the passengers who travel frequently by train, SOFT has been launched by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in collaboration with State Bank of India. To improve the patronization of higher classes, where occupancy level is relatively low as compared to that in Sleeper Class and 3-AC classes, this scheme was launched in February 2006 which is applicable to 1st AC, 2 AC and AC Chair Car classes. A passenger, who travels frequently by trains, has to get himself registered on payment of first year membership fee of Rs. 500/- after which a card is issued. The card has to be renewed every year on payment of an annual fee of Rs. 300/-. Passenger gets a complimentary train trip after certain numbers of reward points are accumulated.

Idea announces unaudited results for Q1

Idea ended the quarter with a subscriber base of 16.13 mn, adding 2.12 mn subscribers during the quarter. The Company is awaiting allocation of spectrum to launch operations in the Mumbai and Bihar service areas. In its current 11 service areas of operation, Idea consolidated its subscriber market share from 14.9% at the end of March 07, to 15.4% at the end of June 07.

Shailesh Kapoor is Filmy business head

Shailesh Kapoor is now Filmy business head.He has succeeded Ashutosh who has resigned

Swati Shetty elevated

The Walt Disney Company's Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), the international TV distribution arm, has appointed Ms.Swati Shetty as Director, India.Earlier Ms.Shetty was Associate Directorfor the Disney Channel in India.

Devraj Sanyal promoted

Devraj Sanyal has been appointed as PDM India CEO. Hitherto he was Chie Operating Officer(COO) of PDM.