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I am circulating Johan Enqvist's clarification on the several errors in the article about his speech in Bangalore. It is a pity that the article was so inaccurate. Dear all,I have just read an article in The Hindu published yesterday, regarding a presentation I did on January 9th of a study I am conducting on Hasiru Usiru and other citizen's groups (the text is included further down).The article is not representing what I said correctly, there are a number of errors that I would like to clarify in this forum since the article concerns Hasiru Usiru. These are among the more…

 Intriguing claims... I got this leaflet with the newspaper a day or two ago (I think the reason why newspapers are delivered late is because the newsagents need time to insert all the various leaflets into each copy!)At the top, it talks about Dr Arun, B D S, who runs a dental clinic, but midway through, he mysteriously turns into Dr Prakash who can carry out "rejuvenation treatment of mind, body and soul through herbal medicine". The clincher, and the point that will drive us immediately to consult this person is, of course, that he was a Film Producer earlier! What…

Doctors and officials of BBMP Health Committee conducted an inspection on 3 January 2012.   Inspection at Kanti Sweets They visited Kanti Sweets production unit in Industrial Town of Rajajinagar. The owner was advised to maintain hygienic conditions in the unit and to use proper quality of food products while preparing sweets. They asked the workers to wear gloves and aprons while working. The owner was asked to provide insurance cover to the workers. Officials at Sita Ice-creams They also visited Sita Ice-creams Pvt Ltd to inspect the unit condition. It was found that several colors and flavors were being…

Some conversation... Quite unusual for me to be off for several days, as I subject myself (and the rest of you!) to the discipline of frequent posts. But it was a full weekend...Saturday morning, to Hessarghatta, getting back only by 3pm and then having visitors...Sunday morning, to Valley School, back at 1pm, and then off to JLR Bannerghatta (where neither mobile phones nor 3G seems to work) to volunteer for a nature trail with 49 students of Vidya Niketan, on an overnight camp. Got back yesterday evening, and was rather tired...and today all the home chores demanded attention, so had to…

Results of D S Murthy and V Karunakaran Memorial Hockey TournamentJanuary 10: In the first match, PCTC beat Postal by 6-2 via tie-breaker. During regulation time, teams were tied at 2-2. For PCTC, J Purthy and Kerketta scored at 14th and 56th minute respectively. For Postal, Chalke and Naveen Shekar scored at 26th and 28th minute respectively.January 9: BEML, Bangalore beat RWF in the first match by tie-breaker. The teams were tied at the score of 1-1. For BEML, Aravind had scored a goal in the 42nd minute. For RWF, Jayaraj had scored in the 36th minute.January 8: In the…

BBMP will start removing unauthorised hoardings put up by various organisations and individuals to commemorate birthday wishes, condolences, best wishes, etc on roadsides and tree branches. These cutouts, boards, posters and flex banners are spoiling the cityscape and are a punishable offence. Action will be taken as per Karnataka Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act. The following action has been undertaken as per the Commissioners orders issued on 6-1-2012: 1)      In East Bangalore - 30 flexes, 18 banners removed. 2)      In West - Rajajinagar, Sanjaynagar, Vyalikaval, etc 26 cutouts, 40 flexes, and 35 banners removed. 3)      In South - 73…

The 20th Inter Club Billiards and Snooker Handicap Tournament will be held from January 9th at the KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) Clubhouse Billiards Section. The tournament will be open to all clubs affiliated to Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA).Twenty five entries are permitted. The matches will be in teams, with five players in each team and four to play. Best of three games will be selected. KSCA will simultanously hold the Karun Muthaiah Memorial Dependents Handicap Inter Club Snooker Tournament at the same venue, under the auspices of KSBA. Twenty entries are permitted.⊕

In the match on January 5th, Blue Star HC beat Chitradurga HC by 5-0. For Blue Star HC, goals were scored by Shyam at the 5th minute, Mandanna at 11th minute, Nanaiah at 33rd minute, Shan Bopaiah at 40th minute and Mandanna at 51st minute.Match Schedule for January 6th:Blue Star HC Vs ITI at 3 pmRainbow HC Vs BEML, Bangalore at 4.30 pm⊕

Prem Sagar, a friend of mine,recently registered his photography equipment rental company with the MCA. It appears that MCA is leaking the addresses of such parties, because the postman called with a parcel, saying that Rs. 2,300 had to be paid. Prem immediately thought that it must be some legal documents that had been despatched, but luckily, he called up his advisor and checked. He found that there were no documents due. Many people are now reporting that this alleged firm, "Legal Book Supplies", is sending unsolicited books to such recently registered company addresses.  A site that lists complaints against "Legal Book…

Measures taken by BBMP to collect property tax above 1 lakh rupees from defaulters are being effective, especially the Drum Beating Program and announcement of defaulters names in various media. Bagmane Tech Park has paid 10 crore rupees of overdue property tax. Many other organizations and individuals are also taking this issue of paying the tax seriously even before BBMP issues notices and arrives in front of their buildings with the drum beaters to save themselves from embarrasment. BBMP Press Release dated 3 Jan 2012 ⊕