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Do you know that the most expensive election in Indian history? A staggering Rs 30,500 (US5.2 billion) was spent by the various parties and independent candidates on the campaigning in recent general election in 2014. (US spent $ 7 on presidential race - but you can not compare India with US). But you will appreciate that since Modi has won hands down, the expenses are worth the victory of BJP. Besides Modi, the CEO has the following guideline in his mind:
(1) Small cohesive cabinet with restructured portfolios
(2) Cabinet minister to be aided by 3-4 ministers of state
(3) Super PMO manned by sector specific specialist/technocrats
(4) Quasi-Presidential style of hands-on governance
(5) Bigger outreach to chief ministers
(6) Devolution of power to the states
(7) Empowerment of bureaucrats to fiz problems
(8) Govt. to be indulgent of the opposition, initially
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Mumbai4u: A new report by the UN, launched on Friday 11, 2014 projected that an additional
2.5 billion people would live in cities by 2050. At 21 million, Mumbai is already the world`s 4^th
largest city after Tokyo (38m), Shanghai (23m) and Sao Paulo and Mexico (21 each).
The UN expects 37% of urban population growth to come from three countries- by 2050,
India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, China 292 million and Nigeria 212 million.
A McKinsey study projects, that, by 2030, Indian cities will generate around 70% of its GDP.
India doesn’t actually live in its villages- the 2001 census classified 68% of Indian as city dwellers.
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Sunder T

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Mumbai4u: Subject: Local train fare vs Tokyo, New York, and London
The commute by a suburban train seems to be cheaper than other modes of transport in Mumbai, and is also cheaper compared to train tickets in cities across the world.
WR general manager Hemant Kumar said, "Travelling by a local train could be as cheap as 11 paise per km and for the first class travel, 37 paise. For BEST buses, it comes to 82 paise per km and for AC BEST buses it comes to Rs.2.65 per km. Globally too, fares are higher in New York, train travel cost Rs. 11.80  per km, while it is Rs.18.90 in Tokyo and Rs.29.20 in London." TNN
For your information, Mumbai is going to be the 4th largest city in the world by 2030, next to only Tokyo, New York, and London. Today Mumbai is putting 40% of India`s taxes amount in the kitty. Kindly correct me and oblige. Thanks.
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India as a nation is 67 years old, having gained independence from colonial rule, but in some ways we still behave like spoilt children who have yet to learn to accept the self-responsibility which is an essential qualification for being a full-fledged adult. If anyone dares to point out the errors in any of our ways, we bristle with defensive indignation, protective of our persistent immaturity, or refusal to grow up and accept ourselves for what we are, haloes, warts and all, the good and the admirable- and there are many admirable things about us, about what India has made  of itself- as well as the bad and the deplorable. Jag Suraiya says in his editorial column on July 16, 2014, in TOI -page16, col. 1&2, that the response  to his column could provide a gauge for our (India) maturity meter. Are we (Indians) finally growing up or we still growing down? The choice is ours. Kind Regards. Sunder T

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Subject:  New Prime Minister of India from 2014 onwards
India needs its next prime minster to have big ideas and push them through.
The new prime minister could reduce reservation in education and jobs by
1-2 % every year, which will help banish casteism from our society by 2030.
It is time for India to have such a transformational prime minister –one who
will modernize India`s cities, solve agriculture and water woes, break the
shackles of casteism, bring about manufacturing revolution and improve
government efficiency. Such an agenda can decisively alter economic
fortunes of millions while simultaneously revamping the social fabric of
our country. This is what said N.V Krishnakumar in TOI on Jan.08, 2014.
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The human soul is not a just a passive spectator. It participates in our daily life by putting in a word in its shy and non-assertive way, but in a crystal-clear voice. The dynamic aspect of the soul is the psychic being.
Soul is like the president of India. The president is at the highest level, but for the sake of dignity of office keeping a distance from routine affairs. For dealing with routine affairs, he appoints a prime minister. The `Prime Minister` that the Soul appoints is the `Ego1. The ego has three `ministers`- the Body, Emotions and Intellect- to take care of different portfolios. But, like the president, sometimes the Soul also feels like putting in a word. The president has a secretariat to take care of that. The secretariat of the soul is the Psychic Being. Follow Ramesh Bijlani at Speaking- tree.in
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Lokpal bill has kindled hopes of curbing graft, but more needs to be done to banish the menace of Corruption.  Nothing emboldens the corrupt more than the belief that there will be negligible or no consequences for their corrupt behavior. The Lokpal will, hopefully, contribute in some measures to create the nexus between crime and punishment.
The following steps are necessary.
(1)  Reform of funding and financial accountability of political parties.
(2) A systematic increase in the neutral intervention of technology into as many as possible where
      the common man has to deal with government.
(3) Finalization of model legal framework ensuring transparency and fair play in all transactions relating
      to the disposal and acquisition of national resources and government procurement processes.
(4) Instituting deterrent action in a time bound and exemplary manner for all acts of corruption, which
      in turn, presupposes substantive judicial reforms.
The seed of corruption is the link between Politian’s and political parties and unaccounted money.
Anna Hazare has taught us that public pressure is a potent weapon in compelling reform. The onus to put that pressure lies on the people of India.
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India is becoming a political circus where our leaders [Netas] beat our abhinetas anytime, their posturing making 70 mm look small! For example the Lokpal Bill- 46 years after a nation awoke to its destiny, as Jawaharlal Nehru put it, and smelt the coffee-tops any filmi plot.
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We as human beings have power - not just to cause harm and

create terror but to help ourselves of this seemingly hopeless

scenario of doom and gloom. It might seem contradictory that

people are empowered and empower others, merely by being

kind and compassionate and not because they are overbearing,

manipulative and unkind and force their view on others. A kind

word, a good deed, a cring gesture, a warm simile, all these

are like power kegs. Kindness and compassion spring from

inner security whereas aggression and hatred come from

inner insecurity. When our backs are up against the wall,

positive inner resources come to the rescue. Sometimes they

are invisible but in times of distress, they give us strength

and help us emerge as powerful game changers.

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India is a funny place for business. Nitin Gadkari has proved it.
Which other country can claim such a distinction, which showcases
Not only multitasking abilities, but also socio-economic equality? Can
Barack Obama`s chauffeur take on the job of a company director even
while continuing to drive the US president around? Can Mitt Romney`s
driver do both such jobs at the same time? Nope, It`s only in India
where such inspiring success stories are possible
Drivers, peons, munims(Accountants),  astrologers, who are part of the Gadkari
network of companies have all shown a commendable flair for
business affairs and have been suitably rewarded with high corporate
office. Moreover, the BJP leader is not the only one under whose
benevolent disposition such enterprise has been encouraged to thrive.
Similar success stories abound right across India`s political spectrum.
The reason for his is simple. Unlike elsewhere, in India the danda (stick)
of the law is accommodative of `h`s, as in `hera-pheri`(cheating).  This small
inclusion changes the danda (stick) of the law into the business of dhandha
(business) as usual
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Anger is a sign of mental weakness, and ends in repentance or remorse. If you can control anger, you will have limitless energy in your reserve. How to control anger? Be alert. Pray. Do more jape, chant. Keep watch over your mind. Observe silence daily for an hour. Forget and forgive. Bear insult and injury. This is what Swami Sivananda said. You will find more useful reading in www.speakingtree.in- Kind Regards! Sunder T.

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We as human beings have power - not just to cause harm and
Create terror but to help ourselves of this seemingly hopeless
Scenario of doom, and gloom. It might seem contradictory that
People are empowered and empower others, merely by being
Kind and compassionate and not because they are overbearing,
Manipulative and unkind and force their view on others. A kind
Word, a good deed, a caring gesture, a warm simile, all these
Are like power kegs. Kindness and compassion spring from
Inner security whereas aggression and hatred come from
Inner insecurity. When our backs are up against the wall,
Positive inner resources come to the rescue. Sometimes they
Are invisible but in times of distress, they give us strength
And help us emerge as powerful game changers</p>
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Sunder Thadani

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Mumbai4u: A new report by the UN, launched on Friday 11, 2014 projected that an additional
2.5 billion people would live in cities by 2050. At 21 million, Mumbai is already the world`s 4th
largest city after Tokyo (38m), Shanghai (23m) and Sao Paulo and Mexico (21 each).
The UN expects 37% of urban population growth to come from three countries- by 2050,
India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, China 292 million and Nigeria 212 million.
A McKinsey study projects, that, by 2030, Indian cities will generate around 70% of its GDP.
India doesn't actually live in its villages- the 2001 census classified 68% of Indian as city dwellers.
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Sunder T

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Life is all about connections. Our mental, emotional, physical and psychic selves only establish connections, be it with nature, people of things. We don`t know how to relate to them. We do not build relationships. When we connect with consciousness and awareness with what is around us, only then do we actually relate to them. Bu we do relate to something and that is our selfish nature. Any action based on the selfish motive will not endure long.
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When the vision of oneness, a higher vision, is absent it creates divisions in the family, company, community, nation and the world. Self-importance is the cause for divisions at any level. In a family there are conflicts, in a company there is manipulation, in a community there is fanaticism, in a country each state wants its own independence and internationally there are wars. This is all because of the absence of vision of oneness- one harmonious family, one strong nation, and one peaceful global family.
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Stress is a disease of the 21^st century. Everyone seems to be in stress from a child to a retiree.
What disturbs the mind? You believe a bad boss, nagging spouse or the weather causes you grief. The truth is that nothing in the world can disturb you except yourself. Stress is defined as mental turbulence caused by unfulfilled desire. As long as a desire remains unactualised you will be in stress. Yet desire is being recklessly fuelled and people are n stress.
When you rise above desire and work for something beyond, the object of desire comes to you. Then you can enjoy it thoroughly with a calm mind.
So what is the way out? The first step is to manage desire with intellect. If the intellect approves, go ahead and fulfill the desire without fear or guilt. But if the intellect vetoes it, keep away. This gives relief. The next step is desire reduction by upgrading desires. Pick up a higher desire. The lower one drops. Finally, when the lure of the Infinite grips you all desires vanish. You are in Bliss.
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Fatwas issued by sharia courts or muftis had no legal base and hence could not enforced has created news in India. It came after a public litigation came up for questioning the jurisdiction of sharia courts, Supreme Court of India has clarified this and asserted that fatwas had no place in the country`s constitutions. One example on the subject is banning an all-girl Kashmiri rock bank, purportedly on religious grounds. Girls were compelled to disband their group due to community  pressure.On the face of it fatwas were harsh on women. Another example is from Muzaffarnagar, where a woman was raped by her father in law, and she was asked to treat her husband as her son. In modern Indian democracy, these things are taken as a serious issues as women has an equal status as per the constitution of India. Any such fatwas and other extrajudicial community announcements or rulings reinforce patriarchal biases and militate against reason and justice. Besides the danger is that these things can be easily manipulated to suit some people. Kind Regards.

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There is lot of misconceptions about rape, which is why those concerned by the increasing
prevalence of this crime. Rape has nothing to do with sexuality as perverse as it may be.
It is the demonstration of the total dominance of men over all women, and is the
logical extension of an entrenched patriarchal society fighting against any form of
empowerment for women. Rape, the so-called `dishonoring` of women, who,  `belong` to an
adversarial group or tribe has long been an instrument of war, in most parts of the world.
By `despoiling` their women, the rapist besmirches the masculine pride of his enemies,
and symbolically castrates them by taking away their dominant manhood and replacing it
with his own
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That many of us are apt to equate happiness and success with money, material wealth and possessions,” is a belief born of sheet ignorance. You cannot be happy just because you live in a mansion or a penthouse apartment. You cannot be achieving peace and inner harmony just because you drive a Mercedes or a BMW. You cannot be considered `successful` just because you are a millionaire
the happiest people are not the ones who make money, buy property and own stocks. The happiest people are those who cultivate the higher mind and think in interesting thoughts.
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that many of us are apt to equate happiness and success with money, material wealth and possessions,” is a belief born of sheer ignorance. You cannot be happy just because you live in a mansion or a penthouse apartment. You cannot be achieving peace and inner harmony just because you drive a Mercedes or a BMW. You cannot be considered `successful` just because you are a millionaire.
The happiest people are not the ones who make money, buy property and own stocks. The happiest people are those who cultivate the higher mind and think in interesting thoughts.
Kind Regards
Sunder T