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My tumults in Nehru Place.

Posted on Jul 31, 2009 under General

Friends, the experience maybe shorter than the time I am taking to write this blog. But definitely it is an experience most of us encounter every day and forget it.

I fixed up a business meeting and entered Nehru Place. First of all, one is greeted by a big axle breaker drain. The routing of the traffic is so chaotic. Whereas my meeting point was 15 meters from the entry, I had to zigzag all the way to left and right juggling in order to find a parking area. Fortunately I found one-after parking there I locked the car and started walking-someone from behind asked me to remove the car because the sun reflection on the glass was disturbing him in his shop. I co-operated whereas I am fully aware that the parking zone is not his property.

After idling for 15-20 minutes and zigzagging and guided by parking attendants ahead I again came back to the same old man who repulsively swayed his hand back. Now I was finding myself trapped in the medley of all cars which were “being” parked on the roads.

This was not the first time I visited Nehru Place. 15 years back I did a academic case study on Nehru Place and mentioned that the parking's chaotic. Now, the situation has worsened. Rows and columns of cars and cars-arrays of car keys on the hand of attendants-Dream India is very very FAR off.

My friends, perhaps left India, compromise a lot, just to avoid these kinds of constraints.

No option left I messaged the person and went back all the way to Faridabad.

I think either I am really impractical, or gross injustice is being done to all who work with uncertainty- of their & their property’s safety. In fact I am wondering how corporate management is handling all this-no doubt the childishness is evident even now. Looto-grab the parking-some car owners are not allowing other cars by placing their cars parallel to the road and perpendicular to the other cars. Some have chauffeurs and well chained parking lot-wow.

Well, I’ll choose to lose business, but never to let my integrity take a chance. Hope that this blog gets read by our Urban Ministers and something can be done about this. Jai Hind!


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The heritage of Faridabad

Posted on Apr 02, 2009 under General

Well, to begin with, Umesh sir inspired me to write on something on Faridabad-satellite town of Delhi. Situated on both sides of Delhi-Mathura-Agra road ,& strategically located plain amidst aravali ranges on the west and river Yamuna on the east-Faridabad is well connected to Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. Recently, separate district of Palwal has been chiseled out. Faridabad is the future destination of develpoment and service hub of Delhi-basically an industrial township-one of the largest in India yet a cheaper investment asset zone for Indian and foreign investors too. Very soon, badarpur border will be linked by improved flyover and metro besides improving connectivity by autos and buses from Delhi. There are 3 main Railway stations-Faridabad, New Town and Ballabhgarh. The development work being carried out is widening improvement of Mathura road. For more details visit Indiaspaces.

The city is very famous worldwide due to Surajkund Mela, recently it had 1 Lakh visitors from all over the world. Surajkund is located in serene Aravali hills having Hotel Rajhans and Hill view. The quality of accommodation in both is just superb. You'll simply enjoy the hospitality of Haryana.

The other legacy are the Badkhal Lake identified for improvement and conservation. Remember the song by Dharamendra & Hema Malini from the burning train "Pehli nazar main humne to apna dil de diya tha tumko" has been picturised on it's embankment.

Numerous malls have opened up along with Mathura Road. The initiative was taken by Mr Gandhi, who has contributed a lot to make Faridabad cosmopolitan city by building Crown Plaza in tie up with Ansal Group. The plaza is conceptualized by Architect Jitender Saigal. It creates a functional micro-climate matching international standards. It houses kids play areas, Ebony, Spencer, Sagar Ratna and many other food outlets besides being a one stop shop.

SRS group has a very innovative mall. Besides this, Haldiram is available in Parasvnath mall. There are going to be about 30-35 planned malls.

Magpie tourist complex is also a favorite stop point for foreigners visiting the Taj.

My preference is strolling in the Sector 15 market in the evening. Town park is also very well maintained destination. In summers it is well cooled and air cleaned by numerous fountains. It has nice stadia, lot of colleges and best schools. Cheaper goods are also available in NIT faridabad.

Of course Umesh sir, Raja Nahar Singh Palace is in Ballabhgarh. We go there is functions and you forget everything in it's courtyard and it makes you feel like a king. There is some restoration going in "Rani ki chattri" i don't know exact pronunciation but it's gonna be a tourist attraction soon.

Tags: faridabad Tourism City Mall mathura agra road Delhi gurgaon Noida Comments: (12)


Can't we develop a secure phone network?

Posted on Dec 13, 2008 under General



Give small businesses a chance

Posted on Dec 10, 2008 under General

I appeal to the Government and private sector to give facilities to individuals in making themselves self-reliant up to a certain stage say they start earning Rs 10000 per month saving half the amount too. This would ease the pressure in corporates as well as solve the unemployment problems. Energy sector is booming, so there is a great opportunity for India to cash.

Tags: Start small Business Comments: (4)


Another chain reaction

Posted on Dec 06, 2008 under General



Electoral Reforms

Posted on Nov 29, 2008 under General

I am suggesting an opinion which is a devised mathematical system capable of making our prevalent electoral system of governance more effective benefitting the entire world, if proposed by government by of for the people.
Let's split 50% in 3 parts. 61.8%, 38.2%. (23.6% can be a side option.)

LEVEL 1-We increase the absolute majority from 50% to 61.8% maintaining 5 year term.-on the threshold of "Very confident" level. However this wouldn't happen soon if the trust of people in present affairs is low.

LEVEL 2-We create a relative majority 38.2%. The geometric mean of 61.8 & 38.2 is 50(Our nowadays absolute majority).
Here we can create a government which would have a term as far as the president, prime minister & speaker decide and allow. Equivalent is to install 24x7 secure internet polling booths accessible to the public to vote or devote proving majority to higher of above 38.2%.

LEVEL 3-Critical majority 23.6%-In some states this can be implemented subject to relative majority so that all political parties get a better chance. However it should be left to the government to decide this.

I intend to fame my India's government to become rich in serving us-Indian Public. Comments & critisms are most welcome.

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My Favorite Songs

Posted on Nov 12, 2008 under General



Topo-logik-Inspired

Posted on Nov 12, 2008 under General



Favquotes

Posted on Nov 01, 2008 under General

I believe in an open mind, but not so open that the brains fall out-Arthur Hays

The length of a film should be proportional to the endurance of human bladder-Alfred Hitchcock.

Asharfiyan lute, Koyalon par chhaap. Sahitya sangeet, kala viheena, sakshaat pashu puchhvishanaheena.

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. -Charles Darwin.

The more you find out about the world, the more opportunities there are to laugh at it.-Bill Nye

The murals in restaurants are on par with the food in museums.-Peter De Vries

You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.-Dale Carnegie

I guess that's how death works. It doesn't matter if we're ready or not. >It just happens.-Randy K. Milholland. It just happens.-Randy K. Milholland.

Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.- Martin Luther King Jr.

I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.- E. V. Lucas

If I knew what I was so anxious about, I wouldn't be so anxious.-Mignon McLaughlin

Write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on.-Beryl Pfizer

The reason for many things on your mind is the not knowing the outcome, not knowing the action required and not keeping the above in a trustworthy system.

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Carry all refreshingly.

Posted on Oct 31, 2008 under General

I have few criteria on which the latest cars are being designed and innovated to share with the discerning YOU.

The moment of inertia is greater if your car has bigger wheels. More so if the wheels are heavier. Good when the KE of braking would be converted into PE(Potential Energy) & stores. Drag is being reduced by reducing the number of wheels to 3-funny isn't it-ulta socho-the car has 2 wheels on front and one on back-lol.

Battery is a major field of research in major companies so better-eyes.

In today's situation for the crammed traffic and bad roads, you need a car with at least 12" road clearance. 7" in most cases don't suffice and practically even a 4" high brick/stone can strike the base.

WagonR is most successful because of less width but small wheels. The RVM can ensure a better reversal. The tall RVM of wagonR should have been in other cars too.

Aerodynamic shapes are good for high speeds to reduce air drag. Elliptical and fish shaped of verna has been excellent in mid-level segment. A major car company is seamless integrating these features which can flash Indian market in 2 years(best my wishes).

Cars are also being designed with just over 300 components instead of usual 5000 or so. Would love comments-good or other-wise. No doubt cars can be one person front too-easy maneuvering and road-ability.

So next time you come tired after a drive, read this post once more. I am sure it will change your perspective on cars. BMW and NASA are attracting ideas from we-people by contests.

One more point-buying a car with automatic transmission is not a bad option-even a WagonR has it and we never knew.


Tags: car design innovation Technology Comments: (11)




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