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INDIA’s BUSINESS HOUSE (1)
A new business house has emerged in the corridors of power . Fast growing  business house now offers three times more than the existing tycoons. One can easily  guess the name.

Chugh to be Secretary Tribal Affairs ?
A K Chugh is likely to be appointed new Secretary of the Tribal Affairs in the Government of India.He is 1974 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre. Present Secretary G B Mukherjee is superannuating by this month end.
Debashish Sircar, IAS from Tripura seeks voluntary retirement
Debashish Sircar Principal Secretary(PS) Revenue with the Tripura government has sought voluntary retirement (VR).He is an IAS officer of the 1983 batch who belongs to the Manipur- Tripura (M-T) cadre. Sircar has a wide experience of having worked in DFID, Government of India (GOI), Bihar and Jharkhand.
Mishra is number two in panel of NTPC
The PESB is reported to have put N N Mishra at number two in the panel of Director (HR) NTPC.
Who will be new LG , Delhi?
Who will be new Lt Governor of Delhi? This question is being hotly discussed because present incumbent Tejinder Khanna (a former IAS officer of the 1961 batch) who was sworn in as Lt Governor of Delhi on April 10, 2007, has put in more than three years now.
Dinesh Kapila is now Director Personnel
Dinesh Kapila is now Director Personnel and Training. He is 1996 batch Indian Economic Service officer.
Ministry of Health to curtail powers of MCI ?
There is a move in the Health Ministry to curtail powers of the Medical Council of India.
Result of GMs in SBI to be out on July 14, 2010
Result  of Deputy General Managers (DGMs) in State Bank of India (SBI) who are going to be elevated as GMs is now expected to be finalized on July 14, 2010.
Saurabh Shukla to join African Development Bank
As the grapevine has it, Saurabh Shukla, an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 1985 batch, is poised to join the African Development Bank in Nigeria.
1989 batch IRS empanelment list still in DoPT
1989 batch IRS (IT) empanelment list is still lying in the Department of Personnel.1989 batch IRS officers are to be promoted to the rank of Commissioner.

Panel for Joint Secretary in MSME rejected
As the grapevine has it, the panel that was sent by the Government of India (GOI) for the post of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been rejected. The post is to fall vacant in the wake of Pravin Kumar (IAS officer of 1982 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre) going to be posted as Development Commissioner of the Dahej SEZ Ltd (DSL)
Post of CMD, BPCL advertised
The PESB has advertised the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for the Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL).It may be stated here that the five-year tenure of existing CMD Ashok Sinha concludes on August 18, 2010. However, last date for submitting applications for CMD’s post is September 3, 2010.
Search Committee to select BSNL CMD
A Search Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary  will select the new CMD of the BSNL. Present CMD Kuldeep Goyal is retiring this month end.
P. K. Mohanty is CMD HUDCO
Prasanna Kumar Mohanty, Mission Director Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) & Additional Secretary in Government of India (GOI), has been assigned additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) HUDCO. He is Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer of the 1979 batch.
NMCE  - Unveiling world class futures’ trading
The National Multi-Commodity Exchange (NMCE) has been providing a world class on-screen live future trading on permitted commodities to the Indian citizens, ever since its formation in 1999. Kailash Gupta-Executive Vice-Chairman, NMCE, the man who supervised the establishment of the NMCE and subsequently headed its operations, is a man in hurry and wants the exchange to be known around the world as the finest centre for futures’ trading in commodities. Gupta, a former President of Ahmedabad Commodity Exchange, is known for the various Democratic Reforms and Economic Progress pushed by him during his tenure as president spelt out his priorities in an e-mail interview with whispersinthecorridors.com.
The excerpts of the interview are as follows-
Q: What is the future of Commodity Exchanges in India?
A: Commodity Exchanges are a vital centre that benefits the producers and traders in a new economic model. They cannot be wished away with. More so, in a country like India- a predominantly agro based economy- which is galloping on its way to economic progress as world battles to keep its economy on tracks.
Q: How is the National Multi Commodities Exchange (NMCE), Ahmedabad doing?
A: The NMCE has established itself as a centre on excellence within a short span on time. It is unique in many other respects. It is a zero-debt company; following widely accepted prudent accounting and auditing practices. It has robust delivery mechanism making it the most suitable for the participants in the physical commodity markets. The exchange does not compromise on its delivery provisions to attract speculative volume. Public interest rather than commercial interest guide the functioning of the Exchange.
What are your suggestions to the Government for better working of the commodity exchanges?
A: I would suggest that there should not be any delay in FCRA amendment and the frequent bans on futures trading should not be resorted to. The Government should not carry the myth that commodity exchanges were den of speculation and banks, mutual funds and FIIs should be allowed to participate.
(Read the detailed interview in July 2010 edition of whispers in the corridors, magazine)
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Cold war in Maharashtra Information Commission
There are reports of cold war between former IAS officers and non IAS in the Maharashtra Information Commission. There are seven commissioners, while three are retired IAS, four are non-IAS officers.
GOI backs Dr.C.V.Ananada Bose’s anti corruption drive
Government of India strongly supports the fight against corruption spearheaded by Dr.C.V Ananda Bose (IAS Officer 1977 Kerala cadre) in
NAFED, where he was posted as MD by Government of India (GOI) about 9 months back. Some members of the Board of Directors and senior
officers of NAFED were indicted by Dr. Justice RR Mishra (Rtd. High Court judge) and Dr.V.K Aggarwal former Secretary in GOI in their
Enquiry . Report on the notorious tie-up scam of NAFED,in which NAFED passed on Rs.3900 crores to private parties and incurred a loss of
Rs.1600 crores. In the process of purging NAFED Dr. Bose suspended 5 senior officials including two Additional Managing Directors, sent a
few erring officials before CBI for inquiry and transferred a few others. One former Additional Managing Director and a prominent Delhi
business man were arrested by the police. The proposals of the Chairman and certain members of the Board which would pave the way to
corruption, were objected to by Dr. Bose. In retaliation the chairman convened an emergency meeting of the Board of Directors, which
Government of India (GOI) considers “unsustainable in law” and relieved Bose from the position of MD .The Board posted a junior
Forest Service officerP.K. Sharma Additional Managing Director as MD. The Government of India (GOI)has initiated suspension process against
Sharma and taken the position that the Board’s decision to remove Ananda Bose is null and void. “Dr.Ananda Bose has been posted as MD by
Government of India and the Board of NAFED cannot remove him”, said K.V Thomas Indian Minster of State (Agriculture).  The GOI has decided
to crack down heavily on the corrupt system in NAFED. Dr. Bose is an Award-winning writer and has published 10 books in English and
Malayalam. He is a popular columnist in the leading Malayalam dailies and journals. A novelist, poet and short story writer, Dr. Bose is the
recipient of many National and International awards, including the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru fellowship and Government of India’s
National (special) Habitat Award. His administrative innovations, especially in the field of affordable housing, have been selected by
the United Nations as ‘Global Best Practice’, three times. Known for his social commitment, innovative spirit and uprightness, Dr. Bose is
very popular among the junior IAS officers for his warmth and geniality.
Sanjeev Ranjan’s central deputation on the anvil
The Government of India (GOI) has retained the name of Sanjeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary(PS) Power with the Tripura government, in the offer list. He is an IAS officer of the 1985 batch who belongs to the Manipur-Tripura cadre.
Ms Padmini Singla to get new assignment
Ms Padmini Singla is likely to be appointed as Additional Secretary in LG House, Delhi. She is an IAS officer of the 2002 batch who belongs to the AGMU Cadre
Mukesh Kumar in Air India is now DGM Ground Handling
Mukesh Bhatia, Manager, Mumbai Airport in  Air India, has now been posted as DGM Ground Handling, Western Region.
Amit Singla to get new assignment
Amit Singla is likely to be posted in Delhi Secratariat. He is an IAS officer of the 2003 batch who belongs to the AGMU Cadre.
Four posts of IG to be created in BSF
A high-level discussion between the officers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) is underway regarding creation of four new IG level posts in Border Security Force (BSF). They will be based in :Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Guwahati. Of them the post of  IG  Guwahati is already sanctioned.
Ravi Kumar gets 2 years extension in IGNFA
Ravi Kumar, Associate Professor in Dehradun based Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), has got two years extension in his tenure. He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch who belongs to the Jammu & Kashmir cadre.
Ms. Reena Ray appointed new CEO, Delhi
Ms. Reena Ray has been appointed as Chief Electroal Officer (CEO) with the Delhi government. She is already holding post of (DT&TDC) Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation LTD. Art Culture & Language till Common Wealth Games as clarifed by Election Commission of India (ECI). She is an IAS officer of the 1984 batch who belongs to the AGMU Cadre.
G.S. Pattnaik gets additional charge
G.S. Pattnaik, Principal Secretary (PS) Home, has taken over the additional charge as PS Vigilance in Delhi government. He is an IAS officer of the 1980 batch who belongs to the AGMU Cadre.
Ms. Pooja Joshi is Joint Secretary to Delhi CM
Ms. Pooja Joshi, Joint Secretary in the Delhi government, has taken over as Joint Secretary in CM Office, Delhi Government.in place of Ms.Alka Diwan. She is a Danics Officer of 1995 Batch.
Dr. (Mrs) Satbir Silas Bedi relieved by Delhi government
Dr.(Mrs) Satbir Silas Bedi, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) with the Delhi government, has been relieved by the Delhi government. She has been transferred for Arunachal Pradesh. She is an IAS officer of the 1986 batch who belongs to the AGMU Cadre.
Date of Next Increment after implementation of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008
Consequent upon the implementation of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, the increments in the revised pay structure are to be regulated in terms of Rule 10 of the CCS (RP) Rules 2008 which states that 'there will be a uniform date of annual increment i.e. July 1 every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on July 1 will be eligible to be granted the increment.
lndian Civil Service Officers required for deputation to Afghanistan
lndian Civil Service Officers are required for deputation to Afghanistan in accordance with a tripartite memorandum of understanding that has been signed between the UNDP, Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Afghanistan under the National Institute Building Programme (NIBP) for continuing lndian assistance in Capacity Building of Afghan Government Institution. The duration of the project is likely to be one year. The requirement under the project will be for areas like Policy and Strategy Development, Project Management, Financial Management, Procurement, Human Resource Management and other technical areas. lndian Civil Servants with 10 years of service are eligible for this post:
Indian army officer  appointed force commander
Lieutenant General Chander Prakash has been appointed the Force Commander for the U.N. peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo  by the UN.
CITs list transfer list widely hailed
As the grapevine has it, transfer orders of 314 Commissioners of Income Tax (CITs) has been widely hailed. General feedback that whispersinthecorridors.com received was that happiness index has gone up in the cadre of Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
Biggest ever list of CITs
Transfer order pertaining to shifting of 314 Commissioners of Income Tax (CITs) is the biggest ever till now. Last time such list had come out in 2001.

Guru Prasad Mohapatra convener for foreign delegation by the Gujarat governnment
The government of Gujarat will send a delegation led by Guru Prasad Mohapatra, an IAS officer(1986 batch, Gujarat cadre) to four foreign
countries for promotion of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2011. These countries are :United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Spain and
Germany .The delegation consisting Gujarat based well-known industrial leaders, will these countries to invite business community there for
participation in Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2011. The summit is going to be held on January 12 and 13, 2011 in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.Guru Prasad Mahapatra is Managing Director (MD) of the GACL and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.
Ayush Narad gets Masters degree in Law
Ayush Narad, son of former PESB Chairman Naresh Narad, has been awarded Master of Laws degree  by the University of Aberdeen in Scotland at a a glittering ceremony.
C. Srinivas is BSNL’s GM, Marketing
C.Srinivas is new General Manager (GM) Marketing of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Srinivas who was earlier GM in Orissa is now Delhi based.
Retired IG in Pakistan accuses President Zardari by name
Rana Maqbool  a former IG Police of Sind has approached the Pakistan supreme court to transfer a criminal case against him out of Sind alleging threat to his life from the PPP, accusing President Zardari by name. The former IG is facing criminal charges of conspiracy to kill President Zardari.
At the root of the matter is a criminal investigation into the murder of a Pakistani Judge, Justice Nizam and his only son Nadeem Ahmed in the 1990s when Asif ali Zardari was required by the police for investigations led by Rana Maqbool. Charges brought against the police officer earlier for torturing Mr Zardari in jail during the course of investigations were dismissed by an additional sessions Judge  but in April 2009 the Sind High court had reversed the said judgement because of which Rana Maqbool is presently facing trial. In his petition Rana Maqbool has referred to a number of crack downs led by him in the 1990s against terrorists belonging to the MQM and some other political parties because of which too he has apprehensions of threat to his life. It is note worthy that as many as 83 former police officers involved in these crackdowns referred to by Rana Maqbool have been already killed. Dr. Govind Sharma gets additional charge in RajasthanDr. Govind Sharma (IAS 1984 batch, Rajasthan cadre) Principal Secretary(PS) Mines asnd Petroleum has been given additional charge of PS Personnel & Director General (DG)of the Harish Chandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration (HCM RIPA), Jaipur from July 11, 2010 to July 30, 2010 as Khemraj (IAS 1985 batch,
Rajasthan cadre)  who holds the charge has gone abroad for training.
RTI

Sanction of prosecution

Attested copies of file noting from August 2003 to the date of prosecution sanction in respect of the applicant were refused under section 8 (1)(h) claiming that the prosecution case is still pending in the Court. On being asked by the Commission to explain how disclosing the notings would impede the prosecution, the PIO stated
that the notings expressed various views and the appellant would produce these in Court to defend his case. The CIC rejected the PIO’s claim of exemption.

Comments

Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act exempts, “information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders” from disclosure. Hence, it is necessary for the PIO to show how the investigation or prosecution would be impeded by disclosure. Placing the truth existing on the notings before the Court cannot be assumed to impede the prosecution. Revealing all records could only assist the Court in coming to the right conclusion.

[S.K. Tyagi v. Min of Labour and Employment in Decision No.
CIC/DS/A/2010/000415/SG/8394]

- A new decision of CIC brought to you every Monday by Dr. (Mrs.)
Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), Co-author of the book:
RIGHT TO INFORMATION – LAW AND PRACTICE by Taxmann. (The views are
Personal)
Gujarat & Egypt join hands for Tourism Development

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TGCL) and Tourism Department of Egypt government will work for the mutual cooperation and understanding in Tourism development in India. Tourism Secretary with the Gujarat government Vipul Mittra and Adel Masry Director of the Egyptian Tourism Authority in Mumbai signed a pact during the recently
concluded International India Tourism Mart (IITM) that was held in Banglore. Vipul Mittra,who participated in the IITM also met official of Egypt International Tourism Board and made an elaborated presentation which showed broader view of tourism opportunities and was highly focused on the development aspects in the exhibition at mart. Various International Tourism Boards like Greece, including Egypt were also present. Mittra also discussed possibilities about sending tourists from their countries to Gujarat and vice versa.Besides, the TGCL of which Managing Director is Anoop Shukla had organized a grand successful road show in Banglore  for promotion of Vibrant Gujarat
tourism and inviting tour operators, travel agents, investors for the development of Gujarat Tourism. Vipul Mittra also participated in the road show . Nearly 100 tourism stakeholders from the private sector were also present in the road show in order to interact with the agents/tour operators of Bangalore.  And after that Vipul Mittra
Secretary Tourism visited IITM exhibition in which Gujarat tourism had showcased its variety of tourism products.
Rakesh Singh joins as AS Financial Services
Outgoing Additional Secretary IT Rakesh Singh has joined as Additional Secretary Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) on Monday. He is 1978 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.
      ( We said this on July 7 )
B P Sharma is now JS Cabinet Secretariat
Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Joint Secretary Cabinet Secretariat vice Dr.C.B. Venkataramana.He is 1981 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.
K. Nanthakumar transferred in Tamil Nadu

K. Nanthakumarn ( IAS 2007 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre) Sub Collector, Tirupattur has been transferred and posted as Under Secretary Finance Department in Tamil Nadu.

CORPORATE
Vijaywargiya  is ED Paradip Refinery
M Vijaywargiya has taken over as Executive Director of the Paradip Refinery. Earlier  he was Executive Director (Projects) at the Haldia Refinery.
ING Vysya Bank part-time chairman retires
K. R. Ramamoorthy part-time Chairman of  ING Vysya Bank  has relinquished his office as part-time Chairman and as Director of the bank with effect from 07 July 2010.
Fernandes quits INX Media
Anil Fernandes, Vice President, INX Media, has resigned. He is soon joining India Today Group as Associate Publisher.
Dharmendra Grover is Fund Manager SBI FMPL
SBI Funds Management Pvt Ltd, has appointed Dharmendra Grover as Fund Manager of SBI FMPL.
HDFC to acquire 41 share capital of Credila Financial Services
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited has agreed to acquire approximately 41% in the fully diluted equity share capital of Credila Financial Services Pvt. Limited (Credila) from DSP Merrill Lynch Capital Limited, subject to compliance with applicable regulations.
Allied Computers International (Asia) appoints Additional Director
Allied Computers International (Asia) has appointed Nilesh Mestry as Additional Director of the company.
Gopala Polyplast's director resigns
Kashyap R Mehta, Director of the Gopala Polyplast Ltd resigned from the company's board with effect from 15 June 2010.
Ledo Tea Company appoints additional director
Ledo Tea Company has appointed Susanta Kumar Chatterjee as Additional Director of the company with effect from 29 May 2010.
Rajlaxmi Industries appoints director
Rajlaxmi Industries has announced that Prakashchand Bihani has been appointed as Independent Director of the company with effect from 07 July 2010.

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Omar was holidaying as the recent strife in the Valley started!!!

Straight for Srinagar he should have departed!!

But instead this fool stayed on and took a Kullu Manali detour to return!!

So Omar de Nero holidayed as the Valley did burn!!

His Dad was overseas and wanted to run back!!

But stopped in his steps as for Omar’s delay in returning Omar would get flack!

Now Omar says he’s in the wrong kind of work!!!

I’m sure many will be saying ‘ what a jerk’!!

Well if he feels he’s a misfit why doesn’t he resign???

Papa’s permission he’ll have to take and then resignation he will sign!!

What foolishness putting a novice at the helm of a State in turmoil????

It’s like pouring on the fire oil!!

As Minister in the NDA Government he sure did ‘wheel and deal’!!

Deal after deal he did seal!!!

And then you have Mehbooba who wants power and she is a wily one!!!

She hunts with the hounds and with the rabbits she doth run!!

Montek ideally should have kept away from camera glare!!

But he could not because of his political flair!!

He too dreams of doing a Manmohan Singh!!

He hopes into the humdrum of politics him too fate will sling!!

Jagan says ‘yatra not for CM’s post’!!!

Though post his Dad’s death his pals on his becoming CM had raised a toast!!

Like Omar he too has miles to go before he is fit to sit in the CM’s chair!!

He’s wrong when he terms his not being made CM as unfair!!

NCP fibs it’s trying to form a secular front!!!

It is just a stunt!!

Pawar and Patel have milked their Cabinet berths to the maximum!!!

And now maybe Mohna has let them know he no longer can stay mum!!

After all for making India insecure on the food front Pawar is to blame!!

And Congress now feels it’s getting a part of his shame!!

Confucius says…. a snip in time would save the spread of shame!!

Inflation is boiling and by removing Pawar Mohna would extinguish from under inflation the flame!
Bharat Kumar
<aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com

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Why no criticism about Indian Army tolerated ?
Why is the Indian Army such a Holy Cow that no criticism about it is tolerated even in the supposedly free Press of a free democracy like India? The expose by Tehelka.com on corruption in the higher ranks of the Army was a service to the nation in the true sense of the word. Nobody wants to hear the truth . Nor is there any respect for the truth. Even on this web site crocodile tears are being shed by retired mandarins about the effect on army morale, hurt feelings of young officers etc? Hurt feelings? Now come on! In America too the Pentagon is a Holy Cow which nobody criticises and look what a mess the Holy Cow has landed America in! First came the stupid Vietnam War, then came the stupid  wars in Iraq(ooops wrong country!),Afghanistan and finally Pakistan. Which country is next ? Do we want to be another America and our army to be another Holy Cow like the stupid  Pentagon?
D Choudhary
 
Civil servants v/s Defence officers
AK Saxena is a respected contributor to your forum and I respect his comments. He has been absolutely on the mark on two counts. Firstly on account of the fact that that a Civil Servant should not compare himself with Armed Forces. Secondly, his advise to stop that maligning campaign should be well taken.
 However, he either deliberately or irrationally faulted in comparing the two sides against his own fundamental postulation. He  showed defence officers as bad as the Civil Servants as corrupt, egoistic. The whole idea of this long and well orchestrated "Army Maligning Campaign" over last so many years, has been to show the uniformed defence officers to be as bad, as corrupt and as egoistic as a Civil Servant,  a Secretary or a DC or SP or DFO. No Sir, please allow me to put forth my views. A defence officers is superbly egoistic to protect his "izzat" and thereby, go to the extent of making the supreme sacrifice in front of the enemy bravely. His ego is part and parcel of his profession of fighting. Whereas a Civil Servants ego smacks of he being a Colonial master and is completely destructive being a problem for all. Corruption again is a point  which media always flares out of proportions. The idea is counter to Civil Servants corruption by projecting the most honest as corrupt. Why has India not been able to deal with her neighbours and why do they outsmart and  hit at us?
The answer is because of their Generals. We have always been loosers because of our Civil Servants for whom their own status is more supreme than National interests. With due apologies, Saxena, your basic equation is either deliberate or faulty and understanding of the problem is wrong. Please do not portray defence officers in the common category as so called Civil servants,  as they do not have same opportunities to be such rich to be compared with Babus.
Ghatak Lal
 
A selfish move
It is too selfishness on the part of Suman to defend misuse of official vehicle in the background of so much of poverty in this.  If she is a bureaucrat, she has no business to be on the job.  You have been given Government job to serve the citizen's of the country and not to enjoy perks over and above your entitlements.  The coming generation will not forgive you. 
Satya Prakash
 
Bureaucracy getting worse
I am a central government employee and have seen the Indian bureaucracy getting worse every day. DOPT and  a particular lobby is solely responsible for this.
Mohan
 
Plight  of Gr. C & D in CSSS
I am really sorry for the plight of Gr. C & D in CSSS.   As a CSS officer I feel sorry that your cadre is being managed by CSS.  I still can not believe that my brothers in CSS are so heartless, we should do something for them.  We should allow them to merge with CSS. After all we have co-existed for long years and allow to live and let live.  This gesture will go a long way and we will fight together for betterment of one service.
Rohit
 
Caste as the Base
I am a high caste man. I wish to ask a few questions to those who are in favour of conducting census based on caste lines.
Do we want to perpetuate the caste system in India or abolish it?
Abolition would mean equality in society, social order and absence of discrimination based on caste. Accepting reservation type and other goodies means perpetuation of caste system. Will then untouchability be accepted by SC as required by the canons of caste system?
One can not eat the cake and have it too. Politicians in the country are looking for their survival. But what about the new social order which we all intend to be in the 21 Century? A tolerant and undiscriminatory caste society.
Is not this a conspiracy of a sort by high castes?
Are we ready to accept heirarchy of caste? Is one SC ready to accept that he is the lowest born deserving contept?
Are yadava ready to accept for the sake of a few vacancies here and there that they are a backward caste and must be treated as unequal socially and legally?
Are Muslims and Christans ready to accept that they will adopt tanets of Brahminical Hinduism by accepting their counts based on caste, therby, virtually readopting Hinduism? I would say welcome back !
Oh there are many such disturbing questions.
Raman Pandit
 
Punjab police terror
Terrorism may have died in Punjab but it has left behind an another terror i.e. terror of Punjab Police for all times to come. Both leading political parties i.e. Congress and Akali Dal, instead of restoring democratic rights of the citizens of Punjab have used the state police for fulfilling their own trivial agendas. Today Punjab's police is used for all purposes ranging from settling land & industrial disputes to manipulation of local body elections. If you talk to some of the well meaning bureaucrats and senior IPS officers of the state they would express their own frustration about the prevailing state of affairs. Such is dislike of state police and its officers in the state that once a residential society of IAS and PCS officers was being formed in which IPS officers were also looking for membership but the society consciously barred the police officers to be its members. Whenever I go to the state my friends would tell me not to befriend with any of the police officer of the state due to the dubious records most of them carry. Another interesting thing that I heard was that if today their is a national survey on the most hated police force in the country then Punjab Police may score the first rank. The only institution which is keeping the state police in some check is judiciary. But for the active role played by the Punjab and Haryana High court in cases of human right violation where high court came heavily on the state police, things would have been pretty bad in the state. My only fear is it may not lead to another round of revived terrorism in the state.
MB
 
Divide the country further on caste basis
N K Sodhi

"Let the Cold war end !!!"
The stand-off between Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the "arm-chair advisor" and Kamal Nath, can be resolved only by swapping their portfolios in the impending Cabinet reshuffle. There is no other option before the PM who is also the Chairman Planning Commission and was also under the target of irrepressible brave heart like Kamal Nath, who is an asset to the Union Cabinet.
A K Saxena (A retired civil servant)
 
End discrimination on caste
Everyone should thank  Mr. Man Singh to express his view on caste base  census.  One should go with ground reality.  In the govt.  services too, where the SC/ST/OBC is suffix to a name of  an official, his competency is   viewed doubtful.  So with the society when caste based census is done.  The  majdoor ( so called SHUDRA) is even not paid fully for his services simply by a  invalid reason that his work was not  found   satisfactory. This is nothing but a caste based discrimination.  Why does  the person  not do work him self to prevent payment for services to majdoor? Cannot.  This is caste based discrimination only.   It is pertinent that the caste base census will not help the country  but it could help the politicians  to make clusters to politicize  voting during elections.  
RC
 
Jai Ho
 
It was admirable  !
This gentleman called JH in your Forum yesterday was so explosive and correct that one can not but admire what he wrote about the Indian Petty Bourgeoisies called All India Services. One can fault him for his language but not for the content. That reflects the hurt and a sense of betrayal.
Look, I say there is a limit to subjugating Indian elites into a particular mindset. Indian elites, modern educated "Brahmins" including so called "All India Services" are the classical petty  Bourgeoisie, who unfortunately have become copradrore (ealier British agents turned US agents). Equivalence of that word in Indian languages is a "Dalal". There is no doubt that "Bharat Bhagya Vidhata" have turned into Dalals.
I also say Jai Ho.. par kiski?
B Shastry
 
Don’t use this platform for  anti-Hindu tirade
I request that this portal should not be used for highly casteist and anti-Hindu (“so called Hinduism”) tirades like the one from Sri Man singh. I admit that we do have a reprehensible past as far castes are concerned. But is it not time to forget and move forward. Or do those like Sri Man singh wanted to be reminded always of their down trodden past. Generations after generations have suffered for the last six decades for some of their forefarther’s mistakes or misdeeds in the past. They are now asking only for equality. India is a country of clans and castes. Continuing giving importance to these will result chaos, division and anarchy. Even the great Ambedkar visualized reservation only for ten years and that also only for SCs and STs. Vote bank politics created a new reservation class called OBCs. Many better of communities and clans like Jats and Yadavs got into this class and many more are trying to get in. Even Muslims who were ruling class for one thousand years got into this band wagon. There are castes amidst Muslims and Christians and carrying out caste based census on Hindus alone is an attempt by the present Government for dividing the society and garnering votes.
In a free India every body should have equal opportunities and the only reservation criteria should be economic status.   
N Krishnan