Institute admits students after de-recognition

Institute admits students after de-recognition.....  pg 7 The Times of India, 1st Dec 2012

Can we have a Web Site that displays all Universities recognized by the Government of India along with their ratings. Ratings will be on many counts.

viz: Doctoral Publications, PHd's who have accomplished in International forums, Quality and Type of Research / Courses conducted etc.

When a guest clicks on any University> they get a display of the Various colleges under their fold, with every College being rated on a scale based on decided parameters.

This website information will be well published on all college and University Notice boards.

University / College can be Upgraded or Downgraded in their ratings..

If any University / College gets into the Orange Zone, and if they continue to fail for 3/5 years, they may/can be unrecognized.
This will ensure that students do not enroll for courses under this University / College.

This one act well publicized, will ensure all Institutes of Learning strive to better the Best. 

Frame SRA resale rules.....

Frame SRA resale rules: HC to State....The Times of India, pg 7, 1st Dec 2012

Currently a member cannot sell for 10 yrs after being allotted the apartment. To Sell he/she must submit a form where all members currently residing with him/her are all to be mentioned along with their respective UID Nos. Reasons for Sale are also mentioned. This will ensure that one member does not sell and claim another apartment on another member name. This will defeat the very purpose of housing the neglected, and turn the scheme into a money reaping venture, with more public spaces up for Grabs by these persons.

Audit of repaired potholes.........

BMC to conduct first ever audit of repaired potholes....Mumbai Mirror, 27th November 2012.

I have observed currently the practice of the contractor is to take huge bits of rock say 1 inch cubes and mix them in a hot tar and lay it on the ground. Run a Road Roller and claim to have the work done.

This to me is Grossly Incorrect.

What we need to do is first have the base earth well compacted to a level of hardness pre-determined.

Next we need is have a mix of rock say 30% 1 inch cube + 40% 0.5 inch cube + 30% 0.25 inch cube.

This will ensure the space between two 1 inch cubes are well occupied by 0.5 inch cube, and the space between two 0.5 inch cube is well occupied by 0.25 inch cube.

This will be leveled by a road Roller, leaving a depth of 1 inch for the Top layer.

The Top layer will be a coat of fines and rock size less than 0.25 inch cube. This will ensure the smoothness of the road, and not start giving way to weathering or dislodge of filled rock.

This to me is the way ahead for Tar roads.
Also today many roads have kerbs with interlock blocks. Due to movements of the earth or shoddy installation these blocks become a major cause for tripping while pedestrians walk. The better way is to simply lay a minimal coat of tar over these displaced blocks so that the road/street is convenient until the next overhaul.

Saving Water a Natural Resource

We have been facing a Water crisis inspite of the huge capacities being created for storing water.
As they say a Penny Saved is a Penny Earned.

I have noticed in households, every time residents visit the wash room for nature's call, flush the tank, thus draining 5/10 ltrs of water, when maybe 0.5 / 1 ltr would have been good enough.

Maybe we need to ask the manufacturers to create a Flush Tank with an inner partition, 

so that for the first call, they only need to press the button that will flush 0.5 / 1 ltr.
It is only when they empty their bowels, they need to activate the lever to flush 5 / 10 ltrs.

Normally a family of 4 will have used the wash room 20 times a day * 2 Million habitants in Mumbai , would be the amount of water saved per day * 365 and the amount saved per year, which could be huge.

Trust we learn to conserve this most important resource

Recognition of Universities

Can we have a Web Site that displays all Universities recognized by the Government of India along with their ratings. Ratings will be on many counts.

viz: Doctoral Publications, PHd's who have accomplished in International forums, Quality and Type of Research / Courses conducted etc.   

When a guest clicks on any University> they get a display of the Various colleges under their fold, with every College being rated on a scale based on decided parameters.

This website information will be well published on all college and University Notice boards.

University / College can be Upgraded or Downgraded in their ratings..

If any University / College gets into the Orange Zone, and if they continue to fail for 3/5 years, they may/can be unrecognized.
This will ensure that students do not enroll for courses under this University / College.

This one act well publicized, will ensure all Institutes of Learning strive to better the Best. 

16% rise in Sex Crimes......

16% rise in Sex Crimes against Women in City..... Headlines Sunday Times 25th Nov.2012

Where is 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.

New Mission against Mal Nutrition........

 New Mission against Mal Nutrition........ pg 6, The Times of India, Nov 6th 2012

Thrust of the Government should be on Health Care more than Medi-Care. Focus should be on improving the Health of the citizens through Good Nutrition. Easy availability of food is prime. Yoga should be compulsorily taught in primary schools. The day at Primary School begins at dawn with physical education. Basking in the morning light increases absorption of Vitamin D which is essential for robust health in latter years. PE classes followed by Breakfast, followed by classroom education. This is the way.

Loan Growth Stonewalled by Surge in House Prices..

Loan Growth Stonewalled by Surge in House Prices.. Headlines-The Economic Times,  5th Nov 2012

You will agree that the measure of good governance is when we are able to give a comfortable life to our citizens. The best way to make all feel proud as Indians is to improve their standard of living. The very basic being affordable shelter.

If we enact a law that enables all tax paying citizens who do not have a house of their own, to avail of low interest loan for housing. The interest should be around 6% only.

The applicant of the loan should have been a Tax payer for the preceding 20 years.

Based on the response, the period can be reduced to 15 yrs and later 10 years.

Also the house cannot change hands, be sold or mortgaged for 10 years after getting possession.

The loan should be limited to flats with a carpet area not exceeding 555 square feet.

This one act will not only create a positive impetus to growth, but be a harbinger to better economy, as all will strive to be Honest Tax paying citizens to avail of this facility.

The other outcome will be in creating job opportunities in many sectors.All documents should be well scrutinized to ensure the applicant satisfies all criteria. A website should be dedicated to the cause, with names of those who have been shortlisted and inviting objections if any from others who may be aware of the true facts.This one act will create a huge demand in housing, which will have a ripple effect on Steel, Cement, Sand,Stone, and other Building Materials consumption.The economy will boom, and what is reduced in loans, will be multiplied by increases in Tax collections. For a Better India as keeping the economy growing positively with inclusive growth.

HC backs top baddie against Chief Coach......

HC backs top baddie against Chief Coach...... pg1, The Times of India, 7th Nov.2012
The High Court is right in its direction. We should not  let persons in positions of Authority to rough shod their Writ over Talent. Those in governance should ensure the Administration is taken care of, and the player concerned can focus entirely on the sport. I did write on this in an earlier article which can be read by a click here.

He said he was going to Kill me....

He said he was going to Kill me....headlines Mumbai Mirror, 7th Nov. 2012
Regret the Police Force instead of ensuring the City retains its spot as a safe place to live in, is more interested in Moral Policing, by raiding places of entertainment, because they see quick money, as those caught or apprehended would like to get out of the clutches ASAP. Instead of having their ears to the ground, they feign ignorance. Heads must Roll in such eventualities. Laws have to be redrafted to ensure criminals do not get an easy bail and restart  their activities as mentioned.

Corruption cannot be eradicated........

Corruption cannot be eradicated........ pg14,The Times of India 5th Nov. 2012
says HDFC Deepak Parekh. I think it is the most ridiculous statement to be made by the Chairman. We need to find ways and means to eradicate this evil, rather than play with it and gain.Small measures taken today will eradicate this evil in days to come. Read one of the many measures I have written earlier by a click here.

Peeing in Public? Face the Music.....

Peeing in Public? Face the Music..... Pg 1, 5th Nov, The Times of India.

I did write on the need to keep our streets clean, which can be read when you click here
and the way to resolve this effectively which can be read by a click here 

A Road less Travelled.....

A Road less Travelled..... pg 23 Travel, Times of India, 3rd November 2012.
Tourism is the best Industry to promote. Not only does it create a great trickle down effect, it is eco friendly with no serious environmental damage in the process of employing millions. Unfortunately the Government thinks employment can only be through Chemicals or other polluting Industries. This environmental damage will have a lasting effect on the Planet. The Government needs to promote local Tourism in every village. Homestays as a source of local employment is the best way for the country to go ahead.

WR asks IIT - B for secret to a smoother commute

WR asks IIT - B for secret to a smoother commute...  pg 6 Mumbai Mirror of 1st November 2012.

I have been writing at regular intervals to the concerned authorities offering them a simple solution to this vexed issue of transporting us like cattle. Details can be read when you click here.
I had also written how we can ensure Trains are kept clean. Details can be read by a click here.