Management digest jul 2016

July 15, 2016 [MANAGEMENT DIGEST – ISSUE - 36]
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Management Digest
JULY 2016

Editorial
Dear Readers,
Greetings of the month!
Here is the issue of Management Digest - July 2016.
Being smart is the need of the hour. Not just smart,
but wise as an individuals , but smart and wise as a
citizen. Smart citizens coupled with smart
technology will make the cities and countries smart.
You will read an articled titled ' Needed : Wise
Citizens, not smart cities by Dr. Avanish
Thanavala. Dr. Avanish is from medical profession
and also is a trainer in Yoga, meditation and SSY.
He has promised to write a series of articles in the
issues to come. Mr. Prashant Ratnaprkhi, the
Secretary of BEF has given one link relating to
Ethics and will continue to contribute in this form.
Dr. Mitali More is also a regular writer for
Management Digest now. She has written on
caligraphy. The other regular features are Joke of
the month, poem of the month, and Mr. J.G Bapat,
and S. G, Bapat's write ups.
I expect many other readers to become regular
writers for the issues to come.
Happy Reading
Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar
Managing Editor
9822590354
rashmihebalkar@rediffmail.com

व्यावसाययक यशाची गुरुयकल्ली
कार्यहेतू व भववष्र्वेध विधायरण (Mission and Vision Setting)
व्यवसार्ामध्र्े लक्ष्र् / ध्र्ेर् (goals) र्ाांच्र्ाइतकेच महत्व कार्यहेतू (mission) व भववष्र्वेध
(vision) र्ाांिा आहे. काही ठिकाणी हे दोन्ही शब्द समािार्थी म्हणूिही वापरले जातात पण त्र्ाांत मुलभूत
फरक आहेत. ते पुढील वववेचिावरूि कळूि र्ेईल. कार्यहेतू (mission statement) : सांस्र्थेच्र्ा अांगीकृत
व्यवसार्ाचे, ध्र्ेर् व उद्देश र्ाांचे साध्र्ा, सरळ आवण स्पष्ट शब्दातले वणयि म्हणजे कार्यहेतू. र्ातूि त्र्ाांच्र्ा
मुख्र् कामाची (core business activities) व उद्दद्दष्टाांची कल्पिा र्ेते. र्ाांत प्रामुख्र्ािे सांस्र्थेचे कार्य व ते
कोणाकरता आवण कसे करार्चे आहे र्ाचा उल्लेख असतो.
उदा. वैद्यकीर् क्षेत्रातील जहाांगीर हॉवस्पटलचा कार्यहेतू असा आहे – “सवयसामान्र् जितेला परवडेल अशा
दराांत, आांतरराष्ट्रीर् मािकाांिुसार र्ा क्षेत्रातील तज्ाांकडूि आरोग्र्सेवा लोकाांिा देणे. हा आमच्र्ा कार्यहेतू
आहे. अद्यर्ावत ज्ाि व तांत्रज्ाि र्ावर लक्ष केंद्दित करूि सवोत्कृष्ट सेवा देण्र्ास आम्ही वचिबद्ध आहोत.”
(मरािी भावािुवाद)
आता शैक्षवणक क्षेत्रातील ससांम्बार्ोसीस कॉलेज ऑफ आटयस अँड कॉमसय र्ाांचा कार्यहेतू बघू र्ा. – “शैक्षवणक
पाठ्यक्रमािुसार व त्र्ा बाहेरील उपक्रमातूि ववद्यार्थर्ाांचा मूल्र्ाधाठरत व्यविमत्व ववकास घडवणे हा
आमचा कार्यहेतू आहे. पुस्तकी ज्ाि व कार्ायिुभव र्ाांच्र्ाांत समन्वर् साधण्र्ासािी आम्ही कठटबद्ध आहोत.
त्र्ासािी ववद्यार्थर्ाांिा ज्ाि व अिुभव वमळवार्ला मदत करण्र्ाचा आमचा सतत प्रर्त्न राहील. त्र्ार्ोगे
त्र्ाांचा वैर्विक ववकास होईल व समाजाचे कल्र्ाण होईल.” (मरािी भावािुवाद)
र्ावरूि असे द्ददसूि र्ेते की कार्यहेतूमधूि सांस्र्थेची उद्दद्दष्ट, कामाची एकांदर द्ददशा, मूल्र् व त्र्ावरील
ववश्वास र्ाांची मावहती कळते. हे जणू काही त्र्ा सांस्र्थेिे अांवगकारलेले व्रत असते व सांस्र्थेच्र्ा ववचाराांचा व
कार्ायचा पार्ा त्र्ावर आधाठरत असतो. र्ाांत सेवाभाव, ग्राहक, समाज व त्र्ाांच्र्ाबद्दलच्र्ा आत्मीर्तेला
महत्व द्ददले जाते.
भववष्र्वेध (Vision) – सांस्र्था सध्र्ा कुिे आहे व भववष्र्ात वतला कुिे जार्चे आहे व कार् साध्र् करार्चे
आहे र्ाचे कर्थि म्हणजेच भववष्र्वेध. एकाअर्थी ते स्वप्न असते आवण ते साध्र् करण्र्ासािी सांस्र्था व
कमयचारी कठटबद्ध असतात.
बहुधा हे सांस्र्थापक सदस्र् (founders, promoters) ककांवा वठरष्ठ व्यवस्र्थापि (Top
Management) र्ाांच्र्ाकडूि िरववले जाते व त्र्ासािी इतर कमयचारी प्रर्त्न करतात.
र्ा सवय वववेचिावरूि असे द्ददसूि र्ेईल की कार्यहेतू, भववष्र्वेध व लक्ष्र् विधायरण (goal
setting) र्ाांचा फार जवळचा सांबांध आहे. त्र्ाांच्र्ातली सीमारेषा िरवणे जड जाते इतके ते एकमेकाांशी
विगडीत आहेत. पण त्र्ाांच्र्ाांत काही फरक आहेत ते बघूर्ा.
जहाांगीर हॉवस्पटलचा कार्यहेतू व भववष्र्वेध आपण बवघतला.
सवयसामान्र्ाांिा परवडतील अशा दराांत त्र्ाांिा आांतरराष्ट्रीर् मापदांडािुसार आरोग्र्सेवा तज्ाांकडूि
देणे हा त्र्ाांचा कार्यहेतू झाला.
पण केवळ हेच साध्र् िाही. कारण प्रगती, व्यवसार्ाच्र्ा कक्षा रांदावणे हे देखील जररीचे आहे
िाहीतर वाढ खुांटेल. म्हणूि भववष्र्वेध आवश्र्क आहे. जहाांगीर हॉवस्पटल सुर झाले तेव्हा पुणे लहाि,
मर्ायद्ददत होते. त्र्ाची वाढ होत त्र्ाचे आता महािगर झाले व अजूिही वाढ होतेच आहे. त्र्ामुळे कार्ायचा
ववस्तार करणे, लोकाांच्र्ा अवधक जवळ जाण्र्ासािी चार द्ददशाांिा अद्यर्ावत शाखा उघडणे, िवीि
तांत्रज्ािाचा वापर करणे ही काळाची गरज विमायण झाली. त्र्ासािी पुढील १०-१५ वषाांत कार् करावे
लागेल र्ाची रूपरेषा िरवणे म्हणजे भववष्र्वेध.
हे साध्र् करण्र्ासािी लक्ष्र् विधायठरत करावे लागेल. र्ाकठरता दीघयकालीि, मध्र्म व लघुकालीि
र्ोजिाांची (long, medium and short range planning) आखणी करावी लागेल व त्र्ाची कार्यकाही
(implementation) करावी लागेल. तरच सवय उद्दद्दष्ट प्रभावीपणे साध्र् करता र्ेतील. र्ा सवय गोष्टी

कमयचा-र्ाांपर्ांत प्रभावीपणे / र्ोग्र् रीतीिे पोचवाव्या लागतील. र्ातूि सांस्र्थेतील कमयचा-र्ाांिा भववष्र्ात
आपल्र्ाला कार् साध्र् करार्चे आहे, भागधारक, ग्राहक व स्पधयक र्ाांच्र्ा दृष्टीतूि आपले स्र्थाि कुिे
असार्ला हवे र्ाची कल्पिा र्ेईल. आपल्र्ा कामवगरीचे मूल्र्ाांकि कुिल्र्ा मापदांडाबरोबर
(benchmarking ) करार्चे आहे र्ाची मावहती होईल व उद्दद्दष्ट साध्र् करण्र्ासािी प्रेरणा वमळेल.
सध्र्ाच्र्ा तीव्र स्पधेच्र्ा र्ुगाांत कार्यमग्न (involved – engaged) व वचिबद्ध (committed)
कमयचा-र्ाांची विताांत आवश्र्कता आहे. र्ासािी आता कार्यहेतू, भववष्र्वेध व लक्ष्र् विधायरण र्ा
महत्वाच्र्ा बाबतीत त्र्ाांचा सहभाग असावा हे जाणवले आहे. म्हणजे केवळ वठरष्ठ पातळीवर ते विवित
करार्चे व पुढील कार्यवाहीसािी कमयचा-र्ाांवर सोपवार्चे असे चालणार िाही. तसे झाले तर त्र्ाांिा र्ा
गोष्टी आपल्र्ावर लादल्र्ाची भाविा होते व मिापासूि त्र्ाांचा सहभाग वमळत िाही. र्ाउलट र्ा प्रद्दक्रर्ेत
त्र्ाांचा सुरवातीपासूि सहभाग असेल तर अिेक फार्दे होतात.
उदा.
– ते ववचार करू लागतात, त्र्ामुळे मेंदू अवधक कार्यक्षम होतो व चौकटीबाहेर ववचार करार्ची
सवर् होते.
- आपले ववचार मोकळेपणािे व्यि करता र्ेतात. र्ातूि सांवाद कौशल्र् (communication), दुस-
र्ाचे ववचार ऐकूि घेणे (listening) र्ाांचा ववकास होतो. त्र्ाांची कुचांबणा होत िाही व एकूणच
व्यविमत्व ववकास घडूि र्ेतो.
- विधायठरत लक्ष्र् प्राप्त करण्र्ाचे उत्तरदावर्त्व घेतले जाते.
- सांस्र्थेववषर्ी आवत्मर्ता विमायण होते.
- व्यवस्र्थापि – कमयचारी र्ाांच्र्ाांत सालोख्र्ाचे, सहकार्ायचे सांबांध विमायण
होतात.
Dr. A.M.Joshi
9423001601
aemjoshi@yahoo.co.in
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Ethics and Graphology
105/100 marks, 5 marks for good handwriting!! Is a popular advertisement on the Television.
What do you mean by good handwriting? Why is it important? Can a readable, clean and
nicely stroked handwriting is good? Handwriting created a science …it is known as
Graphology being studied and Researched since many years. As per the changing times it
has created its own impact and significance. In this Era of Computerization, people are
hardly seen to be writing on a paper. Graphologists are the experts who judge the Traits,
Behavioral aspects and inclination towards individual’s past, present and attitude towards
future .Graphology is a well determined science studying the essential characteristics of a
human being. When I studied graphology out of my interest I did not know about the other
side of it, but later on I discovered that the world is very beautiful with different people, going
with different perspectives and Behavioral Tendencies being seen through their handwriting.
I collected few samples for research out of curiosity, and the research became more
interesting and even more interesting. It focused more on the phenomenon of Individual
difference in Psychology.
Handwriting of an Individual is linked
with his emotions; hence it is in
connection with the Limbic system based
at the middle zone of Human Brain. It
follows the process of the collecting
stimulus from 5 senses towards the brain and then the signal sent to the limbs. This process
happens in the fraction of seconds. Hence the writing done without conscious efforts lead to
show the emotional and behavioral traits. Few of our corporate clients use graphology as a
tool for hiring people in their recruitment process. They purposely take hand written job
applications.
The Ethics in a person can also be seen through the handwriting. Few Early entrepreneurs
consult Graphologist to know the life of their partnership firm looking at the partner’s
signature and handwriting or while taking up a new venture. In the arranged marriages also
the graphologist can comment to take right decisions. The school or college student whether
writing exam paper on his own or copying can be seen through the hesitant handwriting.
Hence the ethical person can be just observed by the hand writing itself.
Graphology has created awareness on the minds of managers and they have started
believing to know basics of graphology. Some people visit Graphologist to change their
handwritings in the best possible ways to remain neutral or good. This mostly results in
reverse Engineering. The science is known as Grapho- therapy. This therapy can only be
treated by the Certified/ Experienced/ expert Graphologist otherwise it may result in negative
order towards the emotions of an Individual.
Dr. Meetali Prashant More
Asst. Professor, Researcher & Psychological Counselor
PhD- HR Development, MS- Psychological Counseling.
meetali.hr@gmail.com/ +91-9765000787

Mind Matters!
Our mind matters most, because that is where it all starts: Our
perspective, thinking, judgement, reactions, self-worth, happiness. It’s
about being more aware, grounded in the present moment, with more
insight and balance. And this effects our connection to others and to
the environment. Yet how much do we give attention to our minds?
Mental and emotional wellbeing is an integral and essential
component of overall health. Positive mental health is a state of
wellbeing which allows people realize their full potential, cope with stress of life, work
productively make meaningful contribution to the community. Its fundamental to our
collective and individual ability as humans to think, emote, interact with each other, earn a
living and enjoy life.
Mind matters will work for creating awareness on mental and emotional wellbeing and
counselling support. Mental-emotional wellbeing & health are the important aspects which
are grossly neglected in our society. We feel that the awareness and support should be
made available right from the childhood age and at every important stage of our life. In order
to promote the Psychological well being and to address the problems of our daily life, we will
be conducting various activities throughout this year!
Activities in the form of workshops, lectures, conferences, meetings and counselling
sessions on sensitive aspects of life span!
Education: Shiksha, Shikshak Ani Shikshan Stress and Anger Management
Media and other addictions of adolescent age Balancing Act- Work Life Balance
Relationships: Acceptance OR Expectations? Positive Discipline: Discipline without tears
Growth mindset and achieve impossible! Fabulous Forty: The midlife management
Empty Nest: How to make each day count. Tough- Talented- Terrible teen age
To know more about us, contact us on mindmattersalot@gmail.com and
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mind.matters.589?fref=ts
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Mind Matters
Organizing an Interactive a workshop on
“Shiksha, Shikshak aani Shikshan”
Topics covered under One-day workshop: -
Understanding a child & situation.
Child-parent relationship &interaction.
F A Q s.
Positive discipline.
Overall developments
*Physical
*Mental
* Emotional
Faculty: - Mrs. Anuradha Karkare.
Date:- 23rd July 2016, Saturday. Time:- 2 pm. to 6 pm.
Venue:- Nutan Bal Shikshan Sangh,
Backside of Hotel Shital, Near Karve Statue, KOTHRUD.
Fees:- Rs.300/- Includes Tea.

Poem of the Month
Contributed by Dr. Mohan Kotwal
kotwalmohan48@gmail.com
Mobile – 7588326972
राजास जी महाली, सौख्र्े कधी वमळाली
ती सवय प्राप्त झाली, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥१॥
भूमीवरी पडावे, तारर्ाांकडे पहावे
प्रभुिाम वित्र् गावे, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥२॥
पहारे आवण वतजोरर्ा, त्र्ातूिी होती चोरर्ा
दारास िाही दोरर्ा, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥३॥
जाता तर्ा महाला, 'मज्जाव' शब्द आला
भीती ि र्ावर्ाला, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥४॥
महाली मऊ वबछािे, कांदील शामदािे
आम्हाां जमीि मािे, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥५॥
र्ेता तरी सुखे र्ा, जाता तरी सुखे जा
कोणावरी ि बोजा, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥६॥
पाहूि सौख्र् माझे, देवेंि तोही लाजे
शाांती सदा ववराजे, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥७॥
'तुकड्या' मती करावी, पार्ी तुझ्र्ा िमावी
मूर्तय तुझी रहावी, र्ा झोपडीत माझ्र्ा ॥८॥

Why We Secretly Want Leaders Who'll Be
Unethical On Our Behalf
We want to feel like good people, but we also want self-interested
outcomes. Some leaders let us have both.
How did Donald Trump emerge as the Republican presidential nominee? That's a
question political analysts and pundits will be trying to answer for years, even though
there's already no shortage of theories.
But there's a relatively straightforward explanation for the Donald's unexpected rise
that isn't based on opinion polls and doesn't come from the tectonic forces of popular
will or political gamesmanship. It results simply from a feature of human psychology:
We like leaders who will be unethical on our behalf.
CONFLICTING DESIRES, STRANGE CONSEQUENCES
[When] morality and self-interest come into conflict, we devise
ingenuous solutions, one of which is to "outsource" immoral yet
expedient conduct to others.
Why? Because two powerful impulses that virtually all of us share sometimes
converge—so we reconcile them, occasionally in strange ways: We want to feel
like good people, and we also want self-interested outcomes.
Now, the question of Trump's moral centre is—at least in the context of the current
election—technically up for debate. But it's fair to say that many find his political
success shocking given the statements he's made about immigrants, women,
Muslims, other politicians, the media, and virtually any person who criticizes him.
Politics is a tough business, but the degree of Trump’s vitriol and personal attacks is
unparalleled in recent American politics. One well-documented source of Trump's
appeal, according to his own supporters, is his willingness to flout (flagrantly and
often) the basic rules of public discourse; some experts believe it's precisely
Trump's knack for making "non-normative" statements—a neutral scientific
euphemism, sure, but one with unavoidable moral implications—that, to some, lends
him an air of authenticity.
Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational and The Honest Truth about Dishonesty,
has written about what he calls the "moral fudge factor"—our willingness to be a little
unethical (but not too unethical) in order to maintain a positive self-view and still get
what we want. When those two goals (morality and self-interest) come into conflict,
we devise ingenious solutions, one of which is to "outsource" immoral yet expedient
conduct to others.
This moral outsourcing allows us to avoid the psychological and social costs of
unethical actions—like seeing ourselves or being seen as prejudiced or
compassionless—because somebody else, in this case one’s leader, is responsible

for that poor conduct. This helps explain why many Trump supporters in the GOP
primaries are reluctant to admit they voted for him; they like his views but don't want
to be stigmatized because of it.
WHY MORAL OUTSOURCING WORKS SO WELL
The classic research on moral outsourcing focuses on moral hypocrisy: Individuals
want to appear moral while, if possible, avoiding the cost of actually being moral. The
psychologist Daniel Batson and his colleagues developed several creative studies to
understand how people can consider themselves ethical while engaging in unethical
conduct for self-interested reasons. They found two key self-deception strategies at
play: 1. misperceiving one’s behaviour as moral, 2 .avoiding measuring one’s
behaviour against ethical standards
Outsourcing immoral conduct to others lets people deploy both of these
strategies simultaneously. It allows them to believe that they aren't doing anything
wrong, somebody else is. So Trump supporters rationalize (though not quite
consciously), "If Trump enacts my discriminatory views, I get what I want and don't
have to come to terms with my own biases."
One of the best examples of moral outsourcing comes from research by prominent
moral psychologists Max Bazerman (author of Blind Spots) and Joshua
Greene (author of Moral Tribes) on what's called "indirect agency."
Engaging in unethical behaviour ourselves damages our sense
of self, but when we do it through a third party—especially one
viewed as a legitimate leader—it doesn't feel nearly as bad.
In a series of experiments, Bazerman and Greene found that when people cause
harm, they often do so indirectly through others. Harmful actions carried out through
other people or institutions (like a pharmaceutical firm selling the rights to a cancer
drug to a smaller company so the former can raise the drug’s price, or a business
selling land to another company to avoid cleaning up toxic waste) were thought of
less negatively than harmful actions carried out directly.
Engaging in unethical behaviour ourselves damages our sense of self, but when we
do it through a third party—especially one viewed as a legitimate actor (a
corporation, a political leader)—it doesn't feel nearly as bad.
GETTING TO THE GOAL, WHATEVER IT TAKES
And indeed, another area of research suggests that our expectations around goal
achievement impact our expectations around leadership—in much the same
direction. The psychologist Crystal Hoyt and her colleagues found in several
experiments that when productivity is at stake, people are less concerned that their
leaders use unethical means to reach their goals.
This is consistent with recent coverage in the popular press suggesting that jerks can
be better bosses because they're efficient, that narcissists are unusually likely to rise

into leadership positions, and that we're psychologically vulnerable to trusting
obviously untrustworthy people. Many of us want leaders to engage in whatever
"goal-pursuit" best serves our self-interest, and we're more willing to make moral
accommodations for those who appear hell-bent on doing that.
It's worth mentioning, of course, that neither ambitiously pursuing goals nor making
decisions out of self-interest are inherently unethical. But in practice, there are often
more materially negative consequences to electing or hiring leaders who show a
clear willingness to be ethically "flexible" (a Trumpism and another great
euphemism).
Moral outsourcing is a thoroughly nonpartisan phenomenon
. . . At times, we all prefer to do wrong through others.
First, the same qualities you like—that the leader will do whatever it takes to get
things done—will likely manifest in less desirable ways. For example, the leader may
expect you to do unethical things and could endanger the company (or nation) by
engaging in other types of illicit conduct than the kind that was initially (if tacitly)
licensed.
Second, the leader is a representative of your team, organization, or community. So
while you may get a self-interest boost in the short term, there's a high risk of
damage to your own and the group's reputation in the long run.
There are also direct psychological costs to consider. Supporting a leader who'll be
unethical on one’s behalf leads to a less authentic and integrated existence.
Management icon and former Harvard Business School professor, the late Chris
Argyris, highlighted the importance of ensuring that "espoused values" align with
"values-in-use" in order to be an authentic person and leader. Moral outsourcing
disconnects how we want to see ourselves from who we actually are, and this lack of
self-coherence can have wide-ranging negative implications—including for our well-
being and living a meaningful life.
The point here isn't to gratuitously bash Trump or his supporters. Moral outsourcing
is a thoroughly nonpartisan phenomenon, and it's worth noting as well that Hillary
Clinton, Trump's likely general-election opponent, also suffers from a widespread
perception of questionable ethics. The key is to realize that at times we all prefer
to do wrong through others—whether you define that as letting the military fight
unjust wars or simply as asking your accountant to do whatever she can to lower
your tax payments.
At all events, let’s just hope that morality isn't outsourced to 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue come November.
Web link Reference:
http://www.fastcompany.com/3060103/why-we-secretly-want-leaders-wholl-be-
unethical-on-our-behalf
Prakash G. Bapat
9823317398 / jgbapat16@gmail.com

Training Front
Happy Recollection
Success with Bharat Forge Ltd.
One of the leading units in Forging having global
presence as Second largest units in the world.
We were associated with Bharat Forge in 1965 –
1966 for conducting Supervisory Development Programs of two weeks – 3 hrs per
day in the morning 9 am – 12 noon. We could conduct six batches. For the first time
efforts were made to transform “मुकादम” into Manager. All the significant topics like
(a) Know your company. (b) How to rupee is earned & spent. (c) Cost Reduction
(d) Productivity were covered.
Again, recently 2005 – 2006, three batches of Management Development
Course conducted. There were games & films, case studies and
group discussion. The focus was on Leadership, Communication,
Motivation and Team Building. B. Sc. Supervisory staff found
enrichment through this Program. Dr. Bhave Santosh, V.P. initiated
this development activity.
Dr. S.G.Bapat
sgbandasso@gmail.com / 98814 68504
Useful training programs in August 2016
Time – 10 am to 5 pm
For More details – contact – 97644 61567
Video Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1GmjYr1JMI
This is short clip informing about MMOG / LE - Materials
Management Operations Guideline / Logistic Evaluation.
S. N. Title of the Program Date Fees
1 Smart Supervisor 18/08/16 Rs. 5000/- for team of five
2 Management Development 19/08/16 Rs. 7500/- for team of five
3 Work Culture – Work Ethics 20/08/16 Rs. 2500/- for team of five

One Good Message
Dear Black Money
I am your weaker sibling, white. How are you? I am fine here in India and I hope you are
enjoying your stay in Switzerland, Panama or whichever heaven you are. I am writing
this letter as I have heard that you are coming back to India. Is it true? If it is, then I will
suggest you to please reconsider your decision.
Black, do you remember the days when we were together and there was no difference
between you and me. We were, simply, ‘money’ without any discrimination of black and
white. But then some corrupt politicians and cruel businessmen separated us forever.
Since that day, you have been growing in numbers and I am left at the mercy of salaried
employees who do not have the privilege of you. People often call me No.1, but it’s you
who went places- from Mauritius to Dubai to Switzerland to Panama to Hong Kong,
while I was locked in FD, Post Office or in PF. While I suffer from high rates of Income
Tax, Service Tax, VAT, Property Tax, Entry Tax, you are immune to each one of them.
You will be glad to know that today, there is no piece of land in India, which can be sold
or bought without you. Be it Ambanis in Mumbai, Aggarwals in Delhi or Chatterjees in
Kolkatta- you connect the country. You have been successful in buying MPs and in the
past, have made a special appearance in parliament as well. Credit goes only to you
black, that today, even a government peon can become a millionaire. People here won’t
accept a girl, even if she is slightest of black, however, when it comes to money, they
treat both black and white equally.But, despite all this, please don’t come back from
Switzerland.

Black, if you will come back, do not expect to be of any help for poor. You will again be
routed at the hands of those special few on the pretext of schemes like MNREGA or
Indira Awas Yojna. Instead of the wonderful lockers of Swiss Bank, you will be kept
hidden behind the walls, beneath the bed and sometimes, even in the loos. You won’t get
the privilege of cheques or credit card. In its place, you will be exchanged on the basis of
Rs.10 note. Some smart peoples, who call themselves Chartered Accountants, may also

force you to convert into me. But that’s not the worst part.
Imagine yourself inside a BMW standing on a red light. A small kid, handicapped from
both legs will be knocking the car, begging for you. Your heart will cry to go into that
boy’s hand, but you won’t be able to. Even if, by chance, you succeed, you will be taken
up by the mafia of the red light and subsequently thrown back into the lockers of
someone else. Next day, you will be in an Audi, and the boy will be at the same red
light. You will exchange hands at marriages, on the pretext of dowry. You will be
worshiped in the form of Goddess Laxmi and then, will be used to settle the cases of
rape, while the girl will commit suicide. It’s you who will be responsible for child
trafficking- for all the mental and physical trauma of those sweet little children. People
here will use you with such hardheartedness that you will feel ashamed of your
existence.
Trust me brother! Don’t come back to India. The hearts of people, here, are blacker
than your colour. No matter whatever law they may form, but you must not forget that
you are only a ‘chunaavi jumla’.
Your fairer self
White Money (TDS deducted!)
P.S.: Sending you a tube of New Improved Fair n Lovely. You really need one!
(Courtesy http://cadiaries.com/2016/04/dear-black-money-open-letter)

An Appeal

Needed: Wise citizens, not smart cities
Degradation in the name of development: These days, much is being said about Pune winning the
race to become a smart city. It will be receiving extra funds for developing certain areas which will
serve as role model for a smart city. The present 'rulers' of the city were obviously happy at the
decision and a lot of media hype followed the announcement. The ordinary citizens might also be
happy and elated. Although we do not know how long the initial euphoria will last. One only hopes
that the funds will be utilised in the right manner, and not just fund the smart politicians who are
ready to make a fast buck.
Pune - then and now: As a fellow-citizen who has made Pune his home for over two decades, I am
very concerned to the point of being worried. Yes, 25-30 years ago, Pune was a clean city with a lot of
greenery and virgin hills. Summers were tolerable while the winters were really cold and enjoyable. A
typical Bombayite found the pace of life too slow. However, as a trainer of yoga, meditation and
vedanta, I found it ideal. So I came, I saw and I settled. Since then, I am a spectator to the degradation
of the city in the name of development. The green cover has thinned, pollution is palpable, air has
thickened, and so has the skin of many citizens!! Public transportation has hardly upgraded, while the
density of private vehicles is clogging the limited roads. The city has been 'invaded' by people from
other towns, villages and states. Public property is being misused. There is increase in crime and
lawlessness. Law breakers are becoming the role models, while the one following the rules is always
vulnerable and under stress. It is common to see that while ninety-nine vehicles on the road are
following rules, there is one undisciplined 'smart guy' rushing from the opposite side in the wrong
direction. The majority does not dare to stop him!! This is worrisome.
Fundamental shift: I am an optimist and hope that our city does become a well-planned, disciplined
and smart city. No doubts about that. But what is the fundamental shift which needs to happen before
that? How can we ensure success? The shift has to be within each individual, each citizen. The aim of
city administrators should be to support ideal citizens who are self-disciplined. The need of the hour,
therefore, is to mould, develop, promote and protect the law-abiding citizen. When the majority are
wise and responsible people who follow the rules, one does not need policing. Citizens forums and
NGOs should be encouraged. Damage and wastage should be minimal, while sharing and utilisation
of resources should be maximum. Then the additional funds and resources can counter-balance the
growing demand of infrastructure.
Need of the hour: Here I would like to list down all the likely solutions possible to tackle the
growing problems. Where possible, I will also give some examples of success. The practical aspects
have to be worked out and modified suitably as per the situation and your discretion.
1. Enforce discipline: The law makers should follow the rules, and enforce it on the citizens. As a
nation, we were very undisciplined. Now, if we want to create and sustain smart cities, we will have
to enforce discipline. The law-breakers should be punished. Again here, an ordinary citizen will say
that he has no authority to punish. Okay, then do some Gandhigiri!! Atleast stop the person who is
going in the wrong direction, and point out his mistake and request him to go in the right direction. If
he does not comply, use technology. Take a photo and report to the nearest police station.
2. Involve registered volunteers and NGOs: I know a group of students volunteering and manning a
very crowded signal on Paud Road. They ensure that everybody follows the signals. This group
reminds me that I need to be self-disciplined. It is for my own safety. This group is led by one Mr.
Bhadkamkar, who realised that complaining is of no use. He took responsibility, motivated and
trained the youngsters, and is leading this effort. Before this campaign, there was absolutely no
discipline. Let alone the old and senior citizens, even healthy individuals could not cross the road at
the signal without feeling scared and tense. Even a few vehicles who jump the signal can prove to be
fatal for someone who is crossing while the signal is green. Now, the youngsters who have a
fluorescent apron as dress and a lighted baton in their hand are quietly teaching discipline to the
elders. In addition, they are learning the same lesson themselves.

3. Promote self-governance: I think local self-governance should be promoted. I remember Arun
Bhatia saying that empowered Mohalla Committees can do good work, if the young and intelligent
meet together. This requires motivated individuals and team work. There are several examples of
success of such models. I want to share the success of a small country like Switzerland, which has
remained safe and secure inspite of it having not much military strength worth the mention, as
compared to some of the super powers. This is all due to self governance and voluntary participation.
I think Pune lost an honest and good administrator like Arun Bhatia, who could have made a complete
turnaround possible for Pune.
4. Recognise and reward ethical behaviour: I think the trophy initiated by BEF is one good example of
promoting ethics in Institutions. It is in line with the adage: Reward the good and punish the bad.
Same thing needs to happen with individuals who are contributing to raising ethical standards.
5. Think, speak and act: We Indians are intelligent and must think of solutions to our problems. The
world is looking at India for guidance, and we need to have the faith in ourselves and our rich
knowledge-base. The time is right and ripe for us individuals to take charge, form teams and go
ahead. An empowered leader alone can accomplish nothing if the team is not empowered. So, let us
empower ourselves and our teams, and accomplish our goals. Let's live in
Truth.
Satyameva Jayate!
Dr. Avanish Thanawala
Mb – 9326028303
drajthanawala@gmail.com
The writer is a member of BEF. He is a Trainer in Stress Management through Yoga and Meditation.
He is ex-Chairman of Siddha Samadhi Yoga, Pune and ex-Secretary (All-India) of SSY.
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A brainstorming meeting on agenda for BEF for 2016-17 took place
at Four Candles on May 8. Core committee was formed and it is
decided that the core committee will meet on the second Friday of
each month. These days are-
August 12, September 09, October 14, November 11,
December 09.
Joke of the Month
Contributed by Dr. Mohan Uchgaonkar
9890037506
uchgaonkar.pah@araiindia.com
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