Saturday, April 9, 2011
Things to know about Anna Hazare and Lok Pal Bill
1.Who is Anna Hazare?
An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War
2.What's so special about him?
He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra
3.This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, bio fuel and wind mills. In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India . It has become a model for self-sustained, Eco-friendly & harmonic village.
4.This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.
5.He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India .
6. How that can be possible?
He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), bureaucrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.
7. It's an entirely new thing right..?
In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit their theft (corruption).
8. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?
The first thing he is asking for is: the govt should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.
Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% government participation and 50% public participation.Bcz u cant trust the govt entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.
9.What will happen when this bill is passed?
A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed.The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Lets hit illiteracy for a BIG SIX!
The initiative, christened 'Boundaries for Books', will make funds available to Room to Read for establishing libraries and providing local language and English books to disadvantaged children across India.
Reliance Big FM, with a special 'Hit illiteracy for a six' segment, Big Cinema, Big CBS and various other Reliance ADA Group platforms are also being used to popularise the campaign.
The public will also have the opportunity to contribute to this cause through convenient payment gateways, such as SMS, cheque or by logging on to the
The public will also have the opportunity to contribute to this cause through convenient payment gateways, such as SMS, cheque or by logging on to the
Monday, March 28, 2011
Ten things to learn from Japan & Their People....
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Several Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid ?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!
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