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Tarun Bajaj to succeed Chaturvedi as JS Insurance !
Tarun Bajaj is being tipped to be new Joint Secretary Insurance in the Department of Banking.1988 batch Haryana cadre IAS officer Bajaj is presently Director in the Department of Banking.

Rao jumps into the fray
Latest report says that Member (Mechanical) R K Rao has also jumped into the fray for the post of Chairman Railway Board. If promoted, Rao would be the first dalit CRB in the history of Indian Railways.

Gen JJ Singh to contest Gymkhana elections !
Army Chief JJ Singh is reportedly preparing to contest elections for the presidentship of the prestigious Delhi Gymkhana club.

IAS officer to head public-private venture
LV Subramanyam is reportedly going to head the pubic-private venture Krishna Godavari Gas Network Limited. He is 1983 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

Puri is seniormost serving IPS officer
After the retirement of N C Padhi another Madhya Pradesh cadre IPS officer Swaraj Puri is the seniormost serving police officer in the Country.He is 1969 batch IPS officer.

Purpose behind posing industry friendly CMs ?
An independent survey has said that West Bengal Chief Minister Budhadeb Bhattacharya and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were the most industry friendly Chief Ministers. What could be the purpose behind such a survey at this point of time?.

Bhandari named as Ambassador to Poland

Senior IFS officer C. M. Bhandari has been named as India's new Ambassador to Poland.

Polarsisation in Maharashtra politics

There is going to be a politics of polarization in Maharashtra.Indications are that Shiv Sena being headed by Bal Thakre & Nationalist Congress Party(NCP) being led by Indian Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar are coming closer than before. The Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP) is expected to join hands with Narayan Rane & Raj Thakre. Stocks of ruling major Congress party in Maharashtra are going to decline.Politcal pundits say that Congress may be relegated to the 3rd slot in Maharashtra due to emergence of new political equations.Meanwhile,the Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP) of which chief is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Ms.Mayawati,is not lagging behind in Maharashtra.Ms.Mayawati has already sent 100 vehicles to spread BSP's support base in the Western Indian state.

Lalit Sharma to retire next month
Advisor to the Chandigarh Administrator Lalit Sharma is superannuating by next month end. He is 1971 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

Yogesh to be CF in Arunchal Pradesh
Yogesh is going to be posted as CF (Wildlife).He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1984 batch & belongs to the AGMUT cadre.

Chittaranjan is Economic Advisor in Telecom deptt
Chittaranjan is Economic Advisor in Indian Government's Department of Telecom. So far he was serving in the same capacity with the Tariff Commission. He is an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 1970 batch.

Foreign Secretary to brief IFS Association

Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon is briefing the IFS Association about 123 Agreement on August 9.

Chatterjee is Director Finance in MEA

Arun Chatterjee (IFS '92) has taken over as Director (Finance) in MEA from Sanjay
Bhattacharya (IFS '87). Bhattacharya is proceeding on transfer to Indian Mission in Tokyo.

A dozen have quit India TV !

About one dozen people have reportedly quit India TV to join Aaj tak in the past one month.

Prasar Bharti Transfer list this week !

A transfer list of Prasar Bharti is expected to be issued this week.

Indira is Principal CMG TN Circle
Indira Krishna Kumar is new Principal Chief Postmaster-General Tamil Nadu Circle. She is 1974 batchIndian Postal Service Officer.

Ansari to join BAG TV !
Syed Ansari is likely to quit Star TV to join BAG TV.

Now DG Intelligence in IT
1973 batch IRS officer AK Jain has been posted as DG (Intelligence) in Income Tax department. The post has been created recently.

PM preoccupied with Agreement 123

Indian Prime Minister Dr.Mnmohan Singh is extremely busy nowadays. The proposed Agreement 123 is keeping him exceptionally busy .To what extent he is busy can be fathomed by the fact that Planning Commission's meeting that Manmohanji was supposed to chair on August 8, 2007;has been deferred.

Khajan Singh to be promoted

As the grapevine has it Khajan Singh CCF Bubaneshwar is going to be promoted from Additional PCCF's rank to that of the PCCF.He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1976 batch & belongs to the AGMUT cadre.

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Why officers are resigning ?

I have been reading in this column about many officers, primarily from the IAS, who are resigning or taking VR and immediately joining the private sector in seemingly lucrative jobs. I am under the impression that there is a cooling-off period for such employment. Is this being flexed or a blind eye being turned toward it? Or is it that these officers are not bothered about informing the GOI of their new offers; equally GOI is not unduly worried about the officers' failure. Or is it that those who give the clearances are themselves seeking favours from these officers?

Shantanu

Sanjay Dutt a victim of circumstances

Sanjay Dutt is a victim of circumstances. Little did he realise while acquiring the weapons, that one day he will have to pay dearly for this. This time he is alone, with his father who stood behind him solidly all through, is no more and therefore, suffering is more. Without commenting on the judgment in the case, it is felt that he suffered immensely in the last 14 years, out of which 12 years he was being tried for being a terrorist, which he is not. His agony in this period can only be imagined.
WAY AHEAD : We all pray that a lenient view is taken by the apex court, when his application seeking bail/probation comes before it. Sanjay Dutt should not lose heart. There is a silver lining in every cloud and there is pain after rain and rain after pain. As he is a great believer in destiny and GOD, he should realise that something better is in store for him. Remember the soaring of his career graph once he came out of the jail last time. Thereafter many good things have happened in his life, Gandhigiri being one of them. The concerned authorities/powers to be, who control his life, till a decision is taken by the apex court, should realise that in him they have a charismatic persona who can have tremendous effect on the jail inmates. Instead of entrusting him with routine jail jobs, his potential can be utilised in shaping the lives of thousands of jail inmates. Let him interact with them every day, in jail after jail and see the results. As part of his probation terms, he may be allowed to complete his unfinished assignments by working in films for a week or two every month. Let Sanjay Dutt cover maximum jails in the country during his term imparting Gandhigiri to them. He should realise that why he is the chosen one ? Because God wants him to bring change in the lives of thousands/lacs of prisoners, who like him are victim of circumstances. His name will shine more than ever, if he is able to achieve this.

Arun Sharma

This should be answered

IR has apparently done well, that's what we have been told. However, much of it has been clever stage management. Conveniently 17000 Cr infusion by Nitish Kr in strengthening infra has been forgotten. Infusion of this amount of money and a globally exuberant economy has contributed to the 'turnaround'. Also the board which was behind this had formidable giants like m/s Ghosh Dastidar, Jaruhar, Sivadasan-but their sterling contribution has been conveniently forgotten. It has been seen that mantri ran the ministry more like bihar and also cut out the access of the board to him-to the extent the CRB himself was cut out from the mantri. The OSD dipped deep in to the rank and file and weakened the system by bypassing the members. The system of patronage has been taken to new heights as whatever little professionalism has been left, the clever OSD saw to it that mantri gets favourable feedback of a loyalist than a professional. Why else has the facts suppressed to a level that officers with a tainted past got elevation? When Jena became MS, issue of cases against him was flagged in TV channels. Then we saw his name being recommended for the post of CRB. When issue of vigilance cases got raised, and the file returned back, it is learnt that CVC could not give him a clean chit. I agree with Rathnam that problem lies with people who have allowed system to be manipulated. two consecutive CRBs have come on two year rule. why exceptions are being made this time around, the system has been manipulated to the extent of giving vigilance clearance to someone with pending vigilance cases, vigilance cases where punishment was given. This should be answered by someone. Interestingly the department which gives vigilance clearance is under Jena!!!

Willaim Toppo

IAS and non-IAS

All IAS officers have not passed the same examination. Different officers have taken different subjects starting from literature, science arts engineering etc. The reason being that if an officer is good in a particular area he may be good in other area. So any officer after a particular level of experience can handle. Even given chance, a few non IAS officer may prove to be better than IAS.

P K Mishra

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Had Kalam been in Office would Goa Speaker have got away???
But sadly in Rashtrapathi Bhavan no longer does Kalam stay!!!

Kalam was objective ……. now its no longer so!!!
Now seems to Opposition's demands it's the dharma of Rashtrapati Bhavan to say no!!!

Now we know what Madam President meant when she said she'll be a ' Political President'!!!
In Rashtrapathi Bhavan during her stint politics will also be a resident!!

BJP should take this to its logical end… Speaker's decision was malified!!!
Show that be it Speaker's role or democratic norms ….. all he defied!!!

Court and protests are the only two avenues available!!!
Fact is even today Goa Government is unstable!!!

CBI has arrested cholewala turned millionaire!!!
What will CBI try to bare????

Will CBI try to find a BJP connection…… question many karr rahe hai ask???
Congress would of course try to put Delhi BJP in Cholewaala's cask!!

But Cholewaala's car-o-baar or karobaar or business has left all astounded!!!
And now some more of his accomplices are going to be rounded!!!

The scam is estimated to be to the tune of 5000 crores.....multi crore Cholewaala!!
Cholewaala ne quite a few Congressis ko mushkil mein hai daala!!!

"Sukhbir was in nappies when I entered politics", Amrinder says!!!
But what does Amrinder do himself nowadays!!!

Rumours abound that off and on Amrinder has to wear an adult diaper!!!
Especially when Sukhbir or VB's names are taken because then he becomes hyper!!

Sukhbir took Amrinder on when Amrinder was beating Opposition laal and neela!!!
Now many say to take on Sukhbir Amrinder's gone peela!!!

No longer does he use abusive language for the Badal Senior or Junior!!!
In fact nowadays he does not even talk about Badal Senior!!!

In Haryana now Bansi Lal's electorate is up for grabs!!!
Hooda, Bhajan, Chautala and even Maya on this electorate are keeping tabs!!!

Bansi's late son Surinder was seen as an heir…none of the others could stake claim!!!
Seems this is 'The End' of the Bansi flame!!!

Sonia's got to take decisions on reshuffles galore!!!!!
Some interchanges, some promotions, some inductions and some shown the door!!!

And then by the month end she's off to South Africa on a 'Diplomatic Safari'!!!
In the Delhi 's power circles there is lot of maara maari!!!

Have to hand it to her….. she's now the unquestionable Queen!!!
And mind you I'm not being mean!!!

The President and PM are her 'fans' and the Congress Party is a picture of servility!!!
This just shows Sonia's ability!!!

Now Sonia's next test in Gujarath elections!!
Where seems Congress is going to give a fight as per projections!!

As per BJP's own psephology only 12% seats are safe,
Seats that they can consider to be in BJPs' safe!!!

And now with Modi facing an upheaval from within Congress stands to gain!!!
From left and right accusations on Modi ho rahi hai rain!!!

Lets see if Jaitley can bring things back to even keel!!!
For starters why doesn't he get all on the table for a meal???

Sanju being absolved of TADA could be questioned in Supreme Court!!!
Why has he been absolved when the gun suppliers have been charged under TADA SC may retort???

Imagine the Lady who stored the guns for three hours prior to delivery has got 10 saal!!!
And must have done it just to make some maal!!!

Of course Aussies would turn down Haneef's Honorary Citizen request!!!
And mind you Aussies in this matter know best!!!

By the way why did he feel he deserved this honour!!!
He's still not been absolved of dishonour!!!

And our PM need not retaliate…… Muslims are already the favourite flavour!!!!
Rest look at this as vote bank politics… to get their votes Sarkaar karr rahi hai Mulsims ko favour!!

In the US it's expected the sub-prime downturn could have a domino effect!!
Other finance markets will also correct.

Some say this correction will last for two weeks whereas others say for two years!!!
On the Bull run being over many express fears!!

Sell at every spurt....... be liquid for the time being!!!
Of course this would not mean that from the market you are fleeing!!!

Save your investments to invest and make profits another day!!!
There's a time to stay and there's a time to stay away!!!

Bharat Kumar
Aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com

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A.K.Sinha tipped to be TDSAT member

Outgoing Chairman cum Managing Director(CMD) of the "Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd"(BSNL) A.K.Sinha is going to be new member of the "Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal" (TDSAT) .His file has reportedly been cleared by Indian Communication Minister A.Raja .It may be stated that the post of member TDSAT is vacant after the term of Vinod Vaish-a retired of MP cadre IAS had expired. Initially Dr.V.K.Singh's name was cleared for this slot, but that was not approved by powers that be.Dr.Singh is a retired technocrat of the Indian Broadcasting Service.

Panicker is MD of TTPL
S. Ramachandra Panicker ED of the Hindustan Latex Ltd., has takenover as MD of the Travancore Titanium Products Ltd., Thiruvananthapuram (TTPL).

Oil Sector officers to go on strike
Oil sector officers throughout the country will go on an indefinite strike on August 21 to press for pay raise and other demands.

Yahoo India MD George Zacharias quits

Yahoo India's managing director George Zacharias has put in his papers. Zacharias who had joined Yahoo India in January 2006 is aiming to have his own venture now. He, will however continue to work with the leadership team of Yahoo India over the next 4-6 weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Keith Nilsson to head Yahoo India

Keith Nilsson, Vice President International Markets, will replace Zacharias to head the Yahoo India leadership team.

Freescale's embedded design national contest

Freescale Semiconductor is offering engineering students and embedded developers in India the opportunity to turn great designs into 8-bit innovations. The embedded design contest, which began August 1, challenges engineers to stretch their imagination and create innovative prototypes using Freescale's 8-bit HCS08 8/16-pin microcontroller (MCU). To compete in the design challenge, participants must submit their design prototypes complete with schematics and software developed with CodeWarrior(TM) tools, along with a working, board-level demonstration of the product by October 31, 2007.The award-winning entries will be announced at the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) India at Bangalore on November 19-20, 2007,said Sanjeev Keskar Country Manager for Freescale Semiconductor India Pvt. Ltd. The first-prize winner will receive a four-day all-expenses-paid trip to Malaysia that includes sight-seeing opportunities and a tour of Freescale's manufacturing facilities in the region. The second-place winner will also have the opportunity to win an exciting prize. The top 25 entries will have a chance to attend FTF Bangalore for a close-up look at the latest technology innovations that Freescale is bringing to market.

Cleartrip launches 'Pay 60% Offer'

Cleartrip, India's second largest and fastest growing online travel company salutes India's 60 years of freedom through a 'Pay only 60% offer' on 45 weekend getaways across India. The offer is effective from August 7, 2007 on the first 1000 bookings valid until September 3, 2007.Speaking about the exciting new offer, Sandeep Murthy, CEO, Cleartrip said, "India's 60 years of Independence is a very important milestone. We, at Cleartrip want to celebrate this momentous occasion by bringing our customers a new and exciting offer whereby they pay just 60% on weekend getaways. We always focus on introducing offers & deals that will make travel simple and continue pleasurable for customers."Customers can enjoy tranquil vacations at lush places such as Lonavala, Mahabeleshwar, Kandala, and Pondicherry or feel the frost at Shimla, Mussoorie, Manali, Nanital, Darjeeling, and Gangtok or soak in the sun and laze by the sea in Goa, Kovalam, Kumarakom. Also up for grabs are leisure hotels in Agra, Mysore and Ooty among the 45 destinations.

Wipro to acquire Infocrossing

Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), and Infocrossing, Inc. (NASDAQ: IFOX), a US-based provider of IT infrastructure management, enterprise application and business process outsourcing services, has announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Wipro to acquire Infocrossing for $18.70 per share in an all cash deal that will create one of the world leaders in end-to-end IT infrastructure management solutions. The acquisition will be conducted by means of a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Infocrossing, followed by a merger of Infocrossing with a Wipro subsidiary. The tender offer is subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2007."Wipro Technologies has identified global infrastructure services as an important driver of growth for the company and is pleased to add Infocrossing, which provides integrated managed infrastructure services to premier global clients," said Suresh Vaswani, President, Global IT Service-lines, of Wipro.