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Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-72593720215029921202011-08-28T21:45:00.007+05:302011-08-28T22:23:29.558+05:30NDTV closes Anna's second fast with a good gathering - "We the People Must Stay Engaged with We the Elected"A Sign at Ramlila Maidan, August 27th.
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India's Parliament Agrees to Anna Hazare's Demands (nytimes.com) Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-84840668304605181992011-08-27T20:39:00.006+05:302011-08-28T05:23:57.475+05:30India Against Corruption Photo Gallery from Saturday, August 27th at Ramlila Maidan
Anna Hazare: "We have only won half the battle."
The spirit was infectious. The crowds were well-mannered and orderly. Not to mention enthusiastic and vocal. "Every section of society is here", noted a young boy walking past. "Babu-ji, dekhna, Anna-ji ki jeet hogi", insisted a white haired toothless man. The police was calm and pleasant. I may have missed Aamir Khan but I did meet Dr. Naresh Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-19588597404447757212011-08-23T21:35:00.006+05:302011-08-24T17:36:58.502+05:30A time to talk. A time to do.Image by vm2827 via FlickrWhile many are coming round to the view that a wider consultation is necessary to fend off a terrible government bill, Anna Hazare is in no mood to allow the government to waste any more time.
If the government does not show sincerity now, this situation is likely to spiral out of control. Despite appeals from Justice Hegde and others to stop his fast, Anna Hazare Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-20062357804438212192011-08-19T22:32:00.003+05:302011-08-19T22:42:08.319+05:30Reporting with a difference: a NDTV Interview and a Times Now NewsHour Debate
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View "Reporting with a difference: a NDTV Interview and a Times Now NewsHour Debate" on StorifyPundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-42932078096706887032011-08-18T21:05:00.007+05:302011-08-24T01:50:39.404+05:30Corruption in India: The Premise We Cannot Pretend to IgnoreImage via WikipediaThis is a guest post by SCT discussing the substantive issues and contextual approach towards drafting multiple versions of the Lokpal Bill which guides on the question of including the PMO, Judiciary, Members of Parliament and junior officers in the ambit of the Lokpal or not.
There are three drafts on Lokpal bill coming in public domain. I do not to wish to go into details Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-5670670398599530312011-08-17T19:40:00.010+05:302011-08-24T01:51:04.476+05:30Parliament and the People: Is the Janlokpal protest unconstitutional?Image via WikipediaThis is a guest post by SCT in which he shares a legal opinion on the sovereignty of parliamentary procedure for law-making in a free and functioning democracy.
There seems some confusion on two related issues, namely that the protest of Anna and team is unconstitutional and that Parliament is sovereign so when the bill is before Parliament all public action should cease.
Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-69802269324973791532011-08-17T18:54:00.014+05:302011-08-24T01:51:30.619+05:30This Moment in the Movement: Beyond Lokpal Bill 2011Image via WikipediaThis is a guest blog by 'SCT' in which he shares his thoughts on the India Against Corruption movement and offers a way forward on national anti-corruption policy issues.
The public support to Anna Hazare is not necessarily a vote for Janlokpal bill. It is an expression of wide scale resentment about the corruption that pervades all institutions and walks of life and has Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-92226808091808336732011-08-16T21:40:00.006+05:302011-08-17T01:30:14.523+05:30The vision of India Against Corruption: the choice is yoursImage via WikipediaLook. The choice is yours. You can allow the country to fritter away this opportunity to tackle systemic corruption if you get distracted.
To me, the fight against corruption defines everything we should stand for. We should welcome every citizen, even ex-bribe takers and givers.
This is the moment to show the government they cannot take us all for granted, supporters or Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-61444408838265744372011-08-13T16:57:00.005+05:302011-08-13T20:19:01.956+05:30To Kill a Mocking Tweet: A reply to those who taunt Anna Hazare, Janlokpal and IAC
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Is Lokpal a Jokepal?
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Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-62083422335873694832011-08-04T12:49:00.005+05:302011-08-04T13:41:49.622+05:30Summary Highlights of the Lokpal Bill 2011Image via WikipediaChapter 1: PreliminariesChapter 2: Establishment of Lokpal Composition: Chairperson who is ex-Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge + not more than 8 members 50% of whom shall be judicial members.Member eligibility: not less than 25 years in anti-corruption policy, public administration, vigilance, finance, law, and management.Member shall not be MP/MLA, connected toPundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-9781939042373212572011-07-30T05:32:00.016+05:302011-07-30T06:26:27.374+05:30Government of India, Here: How May I Help You?Image via WikipediaGovernment to People of India: Speak as long as nobody is listening.Government to NGOs: Do your thing as long as small potatoes stay small potatoes.Government to Industry: What do you not want in this bill?Government to Opposition: You are the devil.Government to UN: Have a cup of tea.Government to World Bank: Thanks for booking my flight to D.C. I hope the hotel is walking Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-12988764088308976052011-07-28T22:07:00.015+05:302011-07-29T01:40:35.201+05:30Is Lokpal a Jokepal?Image via WikipediaThe opposition party took a stand today in favour of the inclusion of the Prime Minister under the ambit of the Lokpal. India Against Corruption is actively planning activities and events across the country for the first half of August. Anna Hazare and team reject the approved government draft which excludes the PM and judiciary. Arvind Kejriwal quotes media polls to Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-34367201554589473712011-07-28T08:00:00.000+05:302011-07-28T08:00:01.459+05:30What's your #TrafficKindness story?#TrafficKindness Part 1: When you try to figure out how not to block a narrow crowded back lane for a cart puller.#TrafficKindness Part 2: When the cart puller helps you park into a spot in between two cars parked in opposite directions.#TrafficKindness Part 3: When you wait for the cart puller to park his cart.#TrafficKindness Part 4: When the cart puller helps you reverse out of this spot but Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-90747566087315988342011-07-27T21:51:00.009+05:302011-07-27T23:44:25.093+05:30Indian microfinance pioneer, Vijay Mahajan's BASIX group to shut down? Reflections on the state of the sectorImage via WikipediaReflections on the state of the Indian microfinance sector at the news of the imminent collapse of Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance Limited, part of the Vijay Mahajan promoted BASIX group.I'm shocked BASIX is on the verge of collapse. BASIX is one of the most ethical, diverse and largest group in the Indian microfinance sector. They have a NBFC, NGO and a Local Area Bank, a Pundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741233387843929211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168318483671644338.post-57994818844639800792011-07-22T20:05:00.003+05:302011-07-22T20:12:24.558+05:30Who is a Good Indian Girl?I'm told all Indian women look good in sarees. 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