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Obvious Truths: May 2016
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Friday, May 20, 2016. Elections: Give me the right to say “Anyone but not …”. A news item says that nearly one percent of voters in Tamilnadu exercised their right to say. None of the Above. In their ballot slips, presumably showing their disgust of the choice made available to them. Over 5.55 lakh Tamil Nadu voters opt for NOTA. By IANS, Thursday, 19 May 2016. Sunday, May 15, 2016. What does it cost to recognize young talent in science and technology? The question is whether countries like China and Ind...
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Obvious Truths: July 2016
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016. India needs a solar energy revolution. Jigar Shah has posted a note on solar energy in India. Visit. Https:/ www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-solar-investment-can-light-up-india-jigar-shah? I responded to this post with the following comment. I repeat it here because solar energy is going to be very important for India. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). MY BLOG ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. India needs a solar energy revolution. View my complete profile.
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Obvious Truths: August 2016
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Different shades of vegetarianism and starving on a flight. I suggested once that we should not make any meal request because airlines can give you a standard choice between veg and non-veg meals; but as luck would have it, the cabin crew told her on that flight that they had run out of veg meals, and if she was particular about it, she should have made a special meal request! She was ready to choose a parachute instead! In a world of online customization, it seems tragic that th...
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Obvious Truths: June 2016
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Friday, June 17, 2016. I enjoyed reading this article. Thursday, June 9, 2016. There are many practices in India that should be eliminated. They waste people’s time and resources like paper. Digital India, Smart Cities and Good Governance are all good ideas. The way towards these ideals is through the elimination of mindless practices! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). MY BLOG ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Avoiding wastefulwork There are many practices in . View my complete profile.
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Obvious Truths: How to use any bonanza the RBI/Govt. gets from demonetization?
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Sunday, November 27, 2016. How to use any bonanza the RBI/Govt. gets from demonetization? I was shocked by the article by Swaminathan Aiyar (SA) in the Times of India today. Http:/ blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Swaminomics/now-modi-can-turn-kala-dhan-to-jan-dhan/. I read his column every Sunday and respect him as a serious commentator on economic policies . Is the value to which “ Jan Dhan [1]. 8211; by depositing Rs 10,000 in each Jan Dhan account; as a gift from the Govt? They could never buy vote ...
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Obvious Truths: April 2016
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Friday, April 29, 2016. Tell the world that the corrupt pay a big price in India. India has had a bad name for the corruption that prevails here. The ways by which netas and their pliable bureaucrats grab resources of the country are well-known. It is rarely that we get a chance to tell the world that this will not go on, that we are changing. Sending a message like that in a loud and clear manner is very important. Now the Mumbai High Court has given us a judgement that is priceless. Visit. Tell the wor...
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Obvious Truths: December 2016
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016. 7-12-2016: Update on how bank deposits are swelling after demonetization. Here is an update on how bank deposits are swelling after the ban on Rs. 500 and 1000 notes was announced on Nov 8, 2016. The table and graph below show that Rs 11 Trillion has been received till Nov 30, 2016. Http:/ economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/deposit-of-80-of-banned-currency-in-banks-raises-doubts-about-success-of-demonetisation/articleshow/55771366.cms. Http:/ timesofind...
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Obvious Truths: Tipayment = Tip + Payment
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Friday, November 18, 2016. Tipayment = Tip Payment. A major problem in India is the hassle of small payments. Auto rickshaw fares in Bangalore start at Rs 25, but many auto drivers do not seem to have ever seen a five rupee note or coin! The problem is there with larger payments as well. You return from the airport and find that the taxi driver has no change, and has no means of accepting a card payment. I believe this will not happen unless we provide an incentive for the accepters. Mere technology ...
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Obvious Truths: 7-12-2016: Update on how bank deposits are swelling after demonetization
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016. 7-12-2016: Update on how bank deposits are swelling after demonetization. Here is an update on how bank deposits are swelling after the ban on Rs. 500 and 1000 notes was announced on Nov 8, 2016. The table and graph below show that Rs 11 Trillion has been received till Nov 30, 2016. Http:/ economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/deposit-of-80-of-banned-currency-in-banks-raises-doubts-about-success-of-demonetisation/articleshow/55771366.cms.
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Obvious Truths: Demonetization of Notes – the alternative
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Monday, November 28, 2016. Demonetization of Notes – the alternative. You may wonder if the suffering of millions could have been avoided, while at the same hitting at black money. Consider the following alternative. Whether it would have had a major impact can be argued about, and there would be differing views. Make up your own mind. Would a soft state have made millions suffer by making them “cashless” and having their jobs threatened? The softness is all reserved for the rich and powerful!