Cops Thumbs-up

Cops' thumbs-up to Bandra residents' traffic roadmap.....
another headline on the same page says
CCTV helps nab four who thrashed cop........ page6, Aug 18 2012, Mumbai Mirror

The first of the points endorsed is Introduction of Speed breakers at Relief Road in Santa Cruz.
I think having Speed breakers on the road is a bad idea. The solution lies in having mobile CCTV arrangements at points where discipline is needed. Anyone who drives recklessly is booked immediate.
Fines for crossing the zebra line should be Rs 1000/- per act. For crossing the signal red should be Rs 10,000/- per act, for Dangerous/Drunken driving should be Rs 25,000/- per act with forfeit of Licence for 12 months. This will ensure our rides in public transport is more comfortable, rather than a back breaker because of these rash drivers.

Safety of Women.........

No Woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer.....(Pune Times)Times of India, page 6 20th August 2012

Brilliant article by Priyanka Chopra, highlighting her arrival and sojourn in Mumbai. This was the Mumbai we all grew up in. Regretfully, it is quite disturbing that the Police force who are supposed to ensure the safety of the city-zens are busy Moral policing. Rape, Murder,

Dacoity etc are rampant, while the Honourable  Minister, has bestowed on himself the responsibility to cleanse the city of what he defines as Morals. It is high time the parties declare in their Manifesto the laws they plan to enact, enforce during their tenure, and we as citizens make an informed choice and decide whom we wish to vote for. Also it is my suggestion that the punishment for Rapists is to have their ear lobes clipped in an identifiable way. This will put all on guard when they see one.

Why we'll never know who killed these 2 men.....

Why we'll never know who killed these 2 men.....                    Headlines in Mumbai Mirror of 15th August 2012

I think it is headlines like these that cause anger in the minds of the young.

The report could have been done without sensationalising the issue. I am not sure if it is a deliberate ploy to keep the fire burning or to eke out a living by these two. Media must change if India has to survive.

'Pvt Sector Must Help in Spotting Sports Talent'

'Pvt Sector Must Help in Spotting Sports Talent'....page 6, The Economic Times 14th August 2012

That the Indian Contigent has won is purely on their merit. No one should claim any credit.

In a country of 1 Billion, having 15% Global population, we are yet to make our mark in the International arena.

My suggestions if implemented will cause India to be a force to reckon with in Sports:

1. A website should be created under the auspices of the sports ministry.-SportsIndia.com

2. Here all Globally recognised sports should be listed

3. Each sport should have a criteria for rating which is mentioned

4. Each sport should have a page that lists players of the sport at district level,state level and national level.

5. The yardstick for a given sport is the same irrespective of which district the player is from.

6. Depending on the sport, players above the benchmark at District level, qualify for the state level.

7. The same applies to players to qualify for the national level.

8. Players performance which is rated here is the only criteria for qualifying.

9. This is there for all players to see how he performs and his chances of getting to the next level.

10. Depending on the Game, the Team List (16 if Cricket) gets qualified.

11. The team decides who should captain them by a vote.

12. The Captain with the coach then decides which 11 players from this list wil play the game.

13. The Administration should limit them selves to organising the event.

14. 60% of gate and all other collections go to the Game.

15. 40% of Gate and all other collections go to a central sports kitty

16. All players from games that meet the laid benchmark will qualify for being sponsored from this kitty.

17. All this is displayed on the website,so that it is clean and fair for all.

18. Players will naturally get motivated to perform as they all know the criteria for selection is based on performance only.

Trust if this is accepted, the day is not far when Indian sports will do all Indians proud.

Your Government can initiate action in this regard.

Grandson Moves UP.........

Grandson Moves UP.........page 3, The Economic Times, 13th August 2012.

Most Listed Companies decide to reward themselves viz: The Board of Directors and Managers as they think fit. A simple circular and a resolution is passed at the AGM.

Firstly it must be understood that the Company is a single entity.The Management and Workers are not in a Us....Vs...Them situation. All are working towards a common goal, of producing a superior product. All are expected to contribute their best towards this effort.

If all are contributing, then the rewards must also be shared by all in a defined proportion.

It is not anybody's right to exploit another- be it shareholder or worker. Once the output of all are defined, and their share in the Pie, then there can never be a bad situation. The solution therefore is about the receivables in any industry or situation. Currently the max perks are received at the top and the crumbs picked off the floor at the bottom of the pyramid. This is a misconceived notion that it is the top alone that deserves the credit for success. Success can be achieved when every player in the game plays his part and contributes to the targeted goal. We need to create a winning situation and a prosperous society where everyone who contributes gets rewarded. Let us assume these are the different levels in an industry.

Chairman & Managing Director,(10x)
CEO,(9x)
Manager,(7.2x)
Divisional In Charge,(6x)
Foreman,(4x)
Supervisor, (2.5x)
workers (1x)

If say x=Rs 10,000, then the CMD gets max Rs 1 Lakh. Once this definition is accepted / legislated, then in a given industry if the CMD thinks he deserves more, he has to ensure the value of x at the ground level in his organization changes. This one act will create a healthy environment within the organization, and within society.

Group of rogue rioters took police by surprise........

Group of rogue rioters took police by surprise........ page 2, Mumbai Mirror,12th August 2012

Mumbai is not the battle ground for any section of Society to resolve their issues. No permission should be given henceforth to any section of Society to hold a rally if the issue is not connected to the city. Also should there be any Communal intones even if it concerns the City, No permission should be given and such gatherings should be banned.

Media faces brunt of attack over Assam coverage.........

Media faces brunt of attack over Assam coverage.........12th August 2012, page 2 Mumbai Mirror.

This was long expected.Why should there be a coverage for any news either in Print or Audio-Visual media, where we describe the Victims and Perpetrators by their Religious beliefs. Why can we not describe them as individuals or groups targeting one another. We should in reporting ensure there is no coverage  that incites the passions of any section of society. Also if permission is given for holding a rally, the organisers have to be booked for any loss that will result as an outcome of  any incident - Violent or otherwise consequent to the rally.

Growth may be below 6% in 2012 - 2013

Experts warn growth may be below 6% in 2012 - 2013, page 19 The Times of India Aug 8th.
Experts forecast is similar to our Weather forecasts. They express views on a subject  which is beyond their understanding it seems. What is more important is not whether growth is 6% or 9%, but how to get the economy moving. For this Government needs to create positive work, which results in creation of Real Assets to mitigate future vagaries of weather, and this includes FII. A simple enactment into Law that all Housing complexes must be painted once every 10 years, will create a huge demand in all Building Materials.
New Factories will have to be created to contain the surge in demand. The unemployable will also find employment and the country will gain.

Light the Lamp Within..........

SuperPower India, RIP ...............screamed the headlines on the frontpage of The Economic Times of 1st Aug 2012..........
A Government is elected to Govern. Power being a basic necessity, it is necessary that the authorities concerned ensure its availability at all times. For this it is necessary to ensure, no matter how small every member who consumes power pays for it. It would be bad play if the Government decides to condone theft of power as an excuse to vote bank politics. Time to light the Lamp within all of us, and take the country forward.