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Who will be Secretary Agriculture ?
Who will succeed T Nand Kumar as Secretary Agriculture in the Government of India. Names of three 1975 batch IAS officers Rajiv Agrawal (Maharashtra), B C Gupta (Punjab ) and Neela Gangadharan (Kerala ) are in circulation. Ms Gangadharan has served in FAO,Rome.
Orders of S C Sinha in a day or two
Orders of S C Sinha to the post of NIA Chief are being issued in a day or two. He is 1975 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.
( We said this on January 5 )
Sudhir Bhargava to be AS Fertilisers
Now the picture is clear. In all probability, Sudhir Bhargava will take over as Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of Fertilisers. He is 1979 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
Who will be woman RBI Governor ?
In case RBI Governor Subba Rao goes early, tie will be between two women Ms Usha Torat and Ms Shyamala Gopinath
BS Lalli to get one-year extension
As the grapevine has it, BS Lalli Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prasar Bharati, would be getting extension of one year. He is a retired IAS officer from 1971 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Satish Chander Gupta tipped to be a Member, BIFR
As the grapevine has it, Satish Chander Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the United Bank, is poised to be Member in the Bureau of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (India) (BIFR).
Ms Alka Bhargava gets charge of KVS
Ms Alka Bhargava, Director in the HRD Ministry, in addition to her own charge has been appointed Commissioner Kendriya Vidlaya Sangathan for a period of six months .She is 1987 batch IFS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Justice Kurien Joseph is new CJ of HP High Court
Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court Justice Kurien Joseph has been appointed Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

(We said this on November 9, 2009)
Poddar appointed CVO of BBUNL
MK Poddar has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer in the Bharat Bhari Udyog Nigam Limited (BBUNL), Kolkata. He is 1990 batch IRSME officer.
Nair gets three months extension
Central deputation tenure of Venugopal K Nair as Chief Vigilance Officer in the Steel Authority of India Limited has been extended for a period of three months beyond 14.1.2010, He is 1979 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
Sundari Nanda moves to Goa
Ms S Sundari Nanda has been moved from Delhi to Goa. She is 1988 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.
Jaiswal returns to Delhi
Bhola Shankar Jaiswal has been transferred to Delhi from Arunachal Pradesh. He is 2001 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.
Atul Katiyar shifted to Arunachal Pradesh
DCP outer Delhi Atul Katiyar has been transferred to Arunachal Pradesh. He is 1997 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.
Race begins for the slot of ED Vigilance, Railway Board
A race has begun for the post of Executive Director (ED) Vigilance in the Railway Board as the present incumbent AK Dutta is poised to be a Member in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL). He is an IRSEE officer of the 1978 batch.
1978 batch IAS to get ACS rank in Chhattisgarh
1978 batch IAS officer T Radhakrishnan is being promoted to the rank of ACS in Chhattisgarh this month.
No senior level changes in Kerala likely
As the grapevine has it, there are no senior level changes likely bureaucracy of Kerala.
Can a retired person become CS on contract ?
There is a strong rumour that D.S.Punia , Chief Secretary of Manipur may be sent to Planning Commission as Adviser and will be replaced by Rakesh IAS retd.(who is currently Chairman MPSC) on contract basis. Is this arrangement possible ?.
Sharad Pawar is a sad man
Sharad Pawar, Indian Agriculture Minister, who has received criticism on the issue of price rise from all corners is a sad man. It is so because he has drawn baseless statements for Congress leaders like Jairam Ramesh and Satyavrat Chaturvedi.
Amar Singh has many options
As the grapevine has it, rebel Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh will shortly join a new political party. He has many options to join a new political party. The probable list of parties that he may join has following options: AIDMK – J. Jayalalitha, BJD – Biju Janata Dal, NCP – Nationalist Congress Party & BSP. Bahan ji Mayawati could allow Amar Singh to join BSP after examining the situation that as to whether Amar Singh’s joining will be beneficial for BSP or not.
Kashmir is crown of India: Tanveer Jehan Shah
The state of Jammu & Kashmir, which has Kashmir as the “crown of India” has shown a remarkable growth in tourism ever since Omar Abdullah became the Chief Minister of the Northern Indian, state. Ms. Tanveer Jehan Shah Secretary Tourism to J & K expressed these views. She told whispersinthecorridors.com that inflow of foreigner tourists in the last one-year was 50000. Moreover “our state has got many locations akin to Switzerland due to which it is known as paradise on earth,” she said adding many steps have been taken to boost tourism in J & K.   Ms. Tanveer Jehan Shah told <whispersinthecorridors.com> that J & K offers a bouquet of tourism ranging from wellness to pilgrim to adventure to leisure tourism. Pro-active approach by Omar Abdullah Chief Minister J & K had done a great deal for regaining inflow of tourists to the state, she said. Omar Abdullah is even quite receptive to new ideas & his experience has come in quite handy, said Ms.
 Tanveer Jehan Shah Secretary Tourism to J & K. Answering a question she said even Nawang Rigzin Jora Minister for Tourism &, Culture. & Nasir Aslam Wani Minister of State Tourism &, Culture gave their able guidance in encouraging tourists to J & K.
Prem Nath to go to Vancouver
Prem Nath, DCP (Commonwealth Games), Delhi Police is shortly going on a foreign tour. He will examine security arrangement of 2010 Winter Olympics Games at Vancouver. He is a DANP officer of the 1990 batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.
Anu Singh is Secretary CARA
1985 batch IRS (IT) officer Anu J Singh has been appointed Secretary Central Adoption Research Agency (CARA).
ISS officer returns to cadre
Jiju Kurian is getting pre-mature repatriation to the cadre to get promotion. She is 1985 batch ISS officer.
Vineet Singh to join IRCTC
Vineet Singh, Selection Grade/IRSME/Northern Railway, is going on deputation to IRCTC as AGM/Rolling Stock, IRCTC, New Delhi on usual terms of deputation.
Why did two MP cadre 1974 batch IAS officers meet ?
Why did two Madhya Pradesh cadre 1974 batch IAS officers held a closed door meeting in Delhi ?.Anybody,s guess.
Lt Gen GM Nair takes over as Military Secretary
Lt Gen GM Nair, SM, VSM assumed charge of Military Secretary on Monday at Army Headquarters in New Delhi. He is Masters in Defence Studies from Madras University, M Phil in Defence and Management Studies from DAVV, Indore and MS in Strategic Studies from US Army War College.
(We said this on December 03, 2009)
Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge transferred
Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has been transferred as a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court.
CIT (Appeals) Rajahmundry takes voluntary retirement
The request of CIT (Appeals) Rajahmundry, Rajesh Ojha, for voluntary retirement has been accepted. He will retire on February 3.
PS and Additional PS on foreign trip
PS and Additional PS of a Union Minister recently made foreign trip jointly alongwith their boss.

CAT  sets aside order of dismissal of IPS officer
Justice VK Bali, Chairman CAT, has imposed a fine of Rs. one lakh on the IB  while setting aside the order of dismissal of  FJ Aranha, an IPS officer of 1983 batch of Maharastra Cadre.
Deputation tenure of Chairman Tobacco Board extended
Central deputation tenure of  (Dr.) J. Suresh Babu, IAS(MT-86) as Chairman, Tobacco Board under the Department of Commerce has been extended  for a period of 3 months
Deputation tenure of JS Health extended for two years
Central deputation tenure of Debasish Panda Joint Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare has been extended for a period of two years beyond Feb 28. He is 1987 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.
Cadre of IFS officer changed from AM to AP
Inter-Cadre transfer of  B.N.N.Murthy, IFS(AM-07) from Assam-Meghalaya cadre to Andhra Pradesh Cadre has been cleared by the GoI.

LS Speaker to inaugurate workshop at RCVP Noronha Academy on Feb 5

Lok Sabha Speaker Mrs. Meira Kumar, will inaugurate a workshop on Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Empowerment at the Academy of Administration, Bhopal on February 4. The workshop will begin at 11 am. Participants will include. The all India Services trainees and members of civil society are expected to participate in the workshop.AP High Court CJ goes to Bombay HC
Justice Anil Ramesh Dave, Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh High Court  has been  moved as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court .
(We said this on Noverber 27, 2009)

CORPORATE
Subir Raha is no more
Former Chairman of the ONGC Subir Raha died of cancer on Monday. He was 62.

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Pawar and Sangma are hitting out at PM!!!!
Are they hitting out at PM or Sonia’s GM????
 
If they are hitting out at Sonia's GM then the attack is on her!
To take her on directly dono mein there is darr (fright)!! 
 
First Pawar said that PM was ‘party to the price rise’!!!!
And then Sangma said that a non LS MP as PM was unwise!!
 
Fact is NCP is cornered and now it’s trying to wiggle out!!!
And because of numerical compulsions by Congress Pawar cannot be ‘sorted out’!!
 
Laloo and Mulayam are blaming UPA for price rise when they know Pawar is to blame!!
It’s just a political game!!!
 
Pawar cutting across Party lines Pawar is calling in his favors to deflect blame!!!
Pawar is an old hand at this game!!!
 
He signals and prices rise!!!!
And then he gives us ‘what can I do’ or ' I'm not to blame' kind of lies!!!
 
There is so much that can be done!!!!
Only if he’d apply his mann!!!
 
But seems his mann is being applied to favor ‘the devious lot’!!!
What can be done when in Agri and Food Ministries right from the top starts the rot!

It's alleged the IPCC Report on 'snow melt' was based on a student's essay!
IPCC post pe Pachauri stick on karr raha hai kaise???

 
Despite all this Pachauri is still doing 'seena jorri'!!!!!!
Shouldn’t he resign….. are you listening Pachauri????
 
Under his $1000 suits seems the skin is thick,
Or to the IPCC chair apne aap ko Fevicol ke saath karr liya hai stick!!!
 
I’m sure the Nobel awards Committee must be embarrassed!!!
For answers on how Pachauri wangled the Nobel the Committee by Media is being harassed!
 
SP says Amar and Jayas do not matter…… they are history!!!
But Amar and Jaya are spinning story pe story!!
 
Amar will do everything and anything to stay in the Public glare!!!!
Even if his chadhi over his pants he has to wear!!!
 
Without public glare he’ll just shrivel up!!!!
Why do you think he’s even prepared to be Maya’s ‘pup’????
 
These Khaps in Haryana need to be told in India Indian law prevails!!!
And it is Indian law that condones or nails!!!
 
They’ve now ordered a couple to become bhen bhai!!!
I’m sure all listening to this news most would have let out a ‘hai’!!
 
Do these fools know what a bro and sis are?????
On Khaps in Haryana there should be a bar!!!
 
And imagine the couple have a kid…Hooda Sarkaar is mum!!!
Basically to tackle khaps Hooda lacks the dumm!!
 
Rehman’s won two Grammy’s….his humility is so endearing!!!
And if you ask him about his success he’ll say I’ve handed HIM my steering!
 
And when you do this Allah, Bhagwan, God, Waheguru is your Guide!
Imagine having HIM on your side!! 
 
Rehman deserves praise ..... his humility is endearing!!!
And he is also God fearing!!!
 
Imagine Saif and Rehman are recipients of the same award!!!
What did Saif do to get Padma award… I’m sure you too must be racking your brains very hard??
 
Confucius says..... Maybe its because he made Karina get into the zero figure mode!
She reduced her figure to zero because Saif ne kiya Karina ko goad!!
 
Adds..... Or maybe its because of his 'live in' lifestyle!!!
Saif getting the award Indians ko karr raha hai rile!!!!
 
Flash.... Yes PC Mumbai is not Shiv Sena's jageer or kingdom!!!!
But I'm in agreement with Shiv Sena that Paki and Aussie cricketers should not be allowed to come!!
 
Okay if Aussies come towards them we should be cold!!!!!
Put our hospitality on hold!!!
 
Then PC will the security you provide them force us to be hospitable or welcoming!!
Disallow both but if Aussies come be cold is this humble Indian's summing!

Bharat Kumar

 
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WHO WILL BE THE QUEEN’S CHOICE FOR PRIME MINISTER AFTER DR. MANMOHAN SINGH?
NO choice
We should not forget that our PM's clean image was the biggest factor in UPA coming back to power. He is mild mannered but strict in working. He continues to do good work and at present there is no leader anywhere near him in popular choice as PM. So we should just pray that he enjoys good health and continues to lead us at least till next elections.
Shavya shavyagoyal@gmail.com

Three choices
1.Rahul Gandhi 2.Ahmed Patel 3.Pranab Mukherji
Dr Jagdish Saran drsaran2003@yahoo.co.in

Pranab Mukherjee
Pranab Mukherjee may be the next choice of PM as he is expecting for it for long. He is being trained to implement the decisions of Madam.
V Raghavaiah aghu712@gmail.com

Ahluwalia

Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Mehra krish_mehra@hotmail.com

Pl do not circulate rumours

We do not expect this website to circulate rumours especially on sensitive matters. Though I am a complete outsider, I can say with confidence that the RBI governor will not be changed before his tenure irrespective of the depreciation in the rupee. His performance in recession hit times has been quite remarkable!
Parivartan

Why Narendra Modi ?
Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister of Tripura is already in office for about 12 years now.

New category to ‘Padma Awards’
It seems Union Home Ministry has shown creativity in selecting persons/ personalities to the list of Padma Awardees for this year. Till now, the people are innocently believed that the Awards are given in recognition of contribution to their respective fields like - civil service, journalism, arts, cinema, drama, dance, music, painting, academic research, scholars, economists, industrialists, etc. This year, a new category “cheating-fraud(but acquitted)” is added to the Padma Awardees giving way for an NRI hotelier in USA with Padma Bhushan. Official announcement made by Home Ministry about this gentleman revealed that CBI arrested him once and lodged five complaints against him for allegedly duping Bank of Baroda and Bank of India to the tune of US$ 9 million and in 3 cases he was acquitted. In recognition of his yeoman service to the nation in lobbying and seeing the Nuclear Deal sealed in USA, the GOI is going to honour this gentleman under 'public affairs' category.

This type of adoption of new standard in Padma Awards is absolutely innovative and creative for that everybody must appreciate it. The Epilogue is when the chosen person is not at par with the level of high standards reduce that standards to the required level. But the GOI in doing so has left behind many deserving stalwarts who have better executed frauds with surgical precision and acquitted. However, they can now onwards aspire for Padma awards in this new category. Mere duping a few million US dollars and got acquitted would not fit under this category any more. Since it is a beginning of sorts, it is okay. We have already in the midst many stalwarts who are bigger, greater to this NRI. Hopefully, in the coming years the stalwarts like Abdul Karim Telgi or Satyam Ramalinga Raju may come clean and available under this category. I would definitely protest if Telgi or Raju were considered for any Award lesser than Bharat Ratna. Till then, Mera Bharat Mahan. Jai Hind.
Madduri VKR

Good governance
Two comments on the subject highlight an interesting aspect of proper placement for a job. The position obtained in the exam does have a significance for allotment of service of choice. After joining a service training for specialisation is the next input but finally the performance, aptitude, capability proficiency and suitability for taking up a particular job is the crux for placement and good governance appraisal systems exist for a very long time. Various performance management systems, competence appraisal, development centre,360 degree appraisal concepts have been subsequent refinement of systems. But none can claim that all these refinements make systems foolproof. The assessment of potential capability and then placement need to based on measurement through refined assessment system supported by the opinions of experienced people considered to have job experience and having proven track record. This input is essential that outstanding administrators and managers were groomed by experienced people who had their methods of selections and appraisal were based on basic norms and benchmarks set by them.
Ishan Shankar

Pl refrain from particular service bashing
The site is becoming an open forum for IAS bashing and all the ills of the country, from poor governance to poverty, to ills of the judiciary, defence forces, to you name it, are being attributed to a handful of IAS officers .If this one service is responsible for all the ills dogging the country, it should also be held responsible for the phenomenal progress after independence and more so for all the reforms in the last two decades.
It is my suggestion that this IAS bashing must stop. The service has a mix of excellent to bad performers, like any other service or profession. Each service has a specific and important role to play. Rather than looking at what others are not doing , let us contribute to good governance by doing the job we ourselves opted for, well.
Suman Swarup

Separate exam for IAS
Through a pseudonymous feedback in the name ‘MB,’ someone is trying to push the idea of a separate exam for IAS. I fail to understand the purpose a separate exam could serve. The Civil Service Examination, like any other examination, is only an entrance test and does not assess the capability of any candidate for a particular job. It doesn’t even have a common syllabus. It picks up candidates who are intellectually good enough ( not necessarily the best) to be trained to discharge various functions of the govt. The civil servants so selected become good or bad, less or more capable depending upon their attitude and commitment (or lack of it) towards public service. Unfortunately, the IAS, has emerged as elites in bureaucracy and have forgotten that they are the public servants. This mind set is responsible for all kinds of scams and leakages of public funds and a pathetic level of governance in the country. By manipulating the system, they do not allow the officers of other services to occupy important public space. The nation is therefore not able to develop and use the potential available in its civil servants. . By a separate examination, the undesirable / unethical so called superiority of the IAS may get institutionalized for life just by clearing an examination irrespective of their subsequent conduct and capability
Rajendra

No other option
That’s a majboori, kyonki aaj koi aana nahin chahta hai is fauj mein. Girls are here to get a Class I officer, no desh bhakti either. All is going as per IAS lobby plan to kill the Fauj. There is inequality. She gets 6 month maternity leave, males 0 month. Ask a fauji’s wife, she frowns at a mere look at lady officers.
Neelam

It’s excellent
I am very proud of that the CRPF has got best force on the occasion of Republic Day 2010. Excellent.
K S Nageswaran

Fiction in reporting be avoided
While some element of fiction in reporting may be the order of the day too much of it affecting the institutional fabric of our country needs to be avoided.
Gopal Nair