[AI] NCPEDP Mindtree Helen Keller award to Kanchanmala Pande

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Re: [AI] Links of free educational resources

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A very good effort!

You may add

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[AI] difficulties in outlook 2007

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

I need solutions to following problems while using outlook 2007

1. Generally, I fail to read messages received in HTML  format and PC hangs 
requiring reboot or at least jaws to be re started.

2. there is a folder rss feeds. Now, can we access rss feeds with outlook, if 
so, how?

Waiting for reply

Thanking you in advance

Rajesh


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[AI] bank guidelines

[Rajesh Asudani]

By now, I am certain that my suggestion of attestation would not be 
incorporated in the guidelines.

As a post script, I would like to observe as follows:

1. We are too eager to appear as if we are not at all different from five 
sensed and affluent human beings. Let me remind one and all that a visually 
challenged person is not a five sensed and affluent animal.

2. We are utterly unwilling to take any responsibility and merely insist upon 
enjoying rights in a way which should not be any different from five sensed and 
affluent.

3.  We would better be at the mercy of various banks till we advance into 
high-tech era of biometric identification, which I challenge anybody to witness 
fully before July 6, next year. I.E. within a year.

4. We are willing to afix seals in pale immitation of so-called developed 
countries which involves greater procedural formalities and hastle upon loss 
and incorporation of legal provisions imparting validity to such seals and 
tallying the number of seal on the cheque for clearing it etc. etc.,   tbut 
abhor the simple suggestion of attestation by bank official as it would be 
unacceptable and no able bodied would like the suggestion. It would be far far 
easier to obtain a different seal and notify the bankers than stop payment 
instructions and obtaining different cheque book upon theft of it!!

5. Telephonic confirmation is only for high value cheques and expecting Indians 
to use it for VH in all cases would be done who has not even elementary 
knowledge of Human psyche. Requiring blind person to be computer literate and 
having access to net for issuing a cheque is another piece of elitism.

Thanks a lot for churning your thoughts up but I am amazed as our thoughts are 
only for ourselves and ourselves without fully realizing the liabilities and 
difficulties of other parties.





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Re: [AI] Bank Guidelines

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Worries in attestation clause are two:

1. risk of theft and misuse;

It can be easily tackled by safe custody which is the responsibility of 
customer anyway when it comes to credit card etc. and issuing stop payment 
instruction immediately upon such an occurrence.

It should be weighed against forgery which would be prevented effectively by 
attestation clause and ease in passing cheques by bank officials without 
leniency etc.

2. Something enterim becoming permanent in India.

Well, it is the fault of system, and biometric technology may take much longer 
to be universally installed and used than is being envisaged here. And, even if 
a beneficial measure is firmly entrenched, we may gradually drag it out in 
favor of ease of other technology which will be eventually realized by one and 
all. Many detrimental practices have gained firm ground in indian system, many 
enterim measures like reservations for Certain casts have become "basic 
structure" of polity, so to say! So even if attestation becomes firmly rooted, 
at least it is not going to harm us. I am sure biometric technology would 
eventually phase it out.

To sum up, twin advantages of preventing forgery by combating inconsistency of 
signature and relieving bankers of unnecessary anxiety about accounts of VI, do 
outway harms of possible theft and permanence of practice which may be 
forestalled by stop payment instructions in first case and enlightened 
petitions in later. Forgery on one hand is clearly liability of bankers from 
which they endeavor to save their skin and largely undetectable unless it has 
already caused damage, unlike theft which comes to notice of owner easily and 
with preventable damage.

Rest I leave to you all, but please do not misinterpret me or assume that I 
merely write for semantic jugglery and merit only the slightest  consideration, 
if at all!!!

I am, at present unaware of any other objections to my suggestion as those 
having them have chosen not to enlighten me about them, if put publicly on this 
list or mailed to me in private, I will be in a position to endeavor to answer 
them only when the stipulated time would have expired, as I am leaving for 
weekend.

Rajesh

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Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 4:37 PM
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Subject: [AI] Bank Guidelines

Hi Friends, I have incorporated most of the suggestions. There is one issue on 
which I want some brain storming.
This is regarding cheques issued by the visually impaired.
In the general guidelines I have suggested that banks should introduce 
biometric verification or seals etc.

Now to be honest most banks dont have a system to verify at present and cannot 
do so for atleast 6 months.
So what do we do in the interim for cheques which have thumb impression and for 
cheques on which signature does not tally. I had said there should be some 
leniency during verification.

I have received a suggestion from one member that banks should be asked to 
attest our signature or thumb impression when they give us our cheque book. So 
the empty chequeswith only our signature and the attestation will be lying with 
us.
The worry is that we can lose the cheque book and that someone can fill up 
details and withdraw from our account.
The other problem is that our cheques look different and that all banks would 
insist on it.
If we do think of attestation then it will be as an interim measure until 
biometric. You all know in India to get this attestation out of the system it 
will take 5 yearts and something which is interim will become permant.

So should I put in this attestation clause or leave it now and let the IBA 
suggest it if necessary and deal with it then?

Need feedback by 9.30 am Monday morning.
Come on lets start the debate.
Kanchan
Kanchan Pamnani
Advocate & Solicitor
9, Suleman Chambers,
Battery Street, Colaba,
Mumbai - 400 039.


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[AI] firefox ad in

[Rajesh Asudani]

friends

Again, I would be obliged if anybody could send me information about recently 
posted firefox ad in which makes CAPTCHA CODE ACESSIBLE.

rAJESH


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[AI] talks compatible set with cdma card

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

I remember having heard once on this group itself that a particular handset is 
talks compatible and can handle a CDMA card as well. Would be obliged if 
anybody could enlighten me in this matter as I am required to brief one of my 
revered blind teachers in this behalf.

Rajesh


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[AI] relevant portion of SBI ad

[Rajesh Asudani]

Sorry forgot to paste the same, here it is.
8.
The blind candidates/low vision candidates and candidates who are locomotor 
impaired in
both hands and both arms and candidates whose writing speed is affected by 
cerebral
palsy can use own scribe at their cost during the written examination. In all 
such cases
where a scribe is used, the following rules will apply:
i) The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe at his/her own cost.
ii) The academic qualification of the scribe should be one grade lower than the 
stipulated
eligibility criteria for the candidate if from the same stream.
iii) The scribe can be from any other academic discipline and should possess 
60% or less
marks in his stream.
iv) Both the candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable 
undertaking,
and confirm that the scribe fulfils all the stipulated eligibility criteria for 
a scribe
as mentioned above. Further, in case it later transpires that he/she did not 
fulfill
any of the laid-down criteria or suppressed material facts, the candidature of 
the
applicant will stand cancelled, irrespective of the result of the written test.
v) Such candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for extra time of 20 
minutes for every
hour of the examination.




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Re: [AI] Writer Problem in the Coming SBI Exam.

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Hello Amiyo
According to their Advertisement the relevant portion of which I am reproducing 
below sixty percent requirement is a must, however, there is ambiguity about 
juniority as they have mentioned "qualification prescribed for the candidate". 
So, if the candidate is graduate, any undergraduate writer should do, even if 
minimum qualification is 12th for the post. And, beside this, there is also a 
phrase "if from the same stream" which implies that juniority is essential if 
writer is from same streem and not otherwise.

I think we should sort it out with them on the basis of phraseology of the ad 
as well as prevalent guidelines of maharashtra which are in the process of 
becoming national guidelines. Sixty percent is unwarranted according to them, 
and even if it is accepted for the time being, juniority is applicable only to 
writer from the same stream, and thirdly, such juniority has to be with respect 
to candidate's qualification and not the minimum prescribed for the post.
I will talk to folks in Nagpur and try to ascertain their approach.

Rajesh

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Subject: [AI] Writer Problem in the Coming SBI Exam.

Hello,

The SBI regional office in Kolkata has asked a graduate applicant to find out a 
writer who has just passed class x or class xii with less than 60% marks. What 
is the guideline? A student with such marks may not have the efficiency to read 
and write papers in a competitive exam.

Best regards,

Amiyo.

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Re: [AI] bank guidelines

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Pranav

I believe the confusion arises from the fact that need for attestation of 
signature of blind person by bank official which I have outlined taking cue 
from CCPD judgment, is at the time of giving a check book to a visually person 
and not at the time of delivering a cheque by person to third party or paying 
utility bill. In other words, visually impaired person would have to keep a 
cheque book leaves of which bear her/his signature duly attested by bank 
official and amount and name of payee have to be filled while giving cheque to 
third party.

I think I had mentioned the same in my earlier mail as well and it takes care 
of all the three situations raised by Pranav.

Yes, safe custody of such a signed cheque book is squarely the responsibility 
of the blind person.
I don't know whether it would be willingly undertaken by most but in my view is 
warranted to avoid peril of forgery and causing needless anxiety to bank 
officials as we must accept the fact that our signatures are inconsistent at 
times and extremely easy to forge.  I propose this as an interim arrangement 
till installation of proper biometric systems universally.

I am afraid if my labyrinthine way of expression has created any confusion 
about my position.

Regards

Rajesh

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Subject: Re: [AI] bank guidelines

Rajesh,

Assuming your guidelines are followed then:
1. What if I sign a cheque and give it to a vendor.

2. The bank knows I am blind so demands a bank official to attest my
signature?

3. Or, what if I pay a utility bill via a cheque?

I appreciate where you are coming from but we will need to find an
alternative solution.


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Re: [AI] intro

[Rajesh Asudani]

Dear Shashikala

Welcome aboard this wonderful group.

Rajesh

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Dear list,

This is Shashikala from Bangalore and am glad to be enrolled as a
member of Access India.
I am a post graduate in History from Bangalore University, and a
former student of Mitra Jyothi and Enable India.
I work as a HR executive for a Software company in Bangalore, and am
happy to be a part of this list which shares knowledge on technology
and a variety of subjects concerning the visually challenged.
Looking forward to a great learning experience with the list...

Regards,
Shashi.

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[AI] bank guidelines

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Kanchan

Guidelines are extremely well drafted and accept my heart felt congratulations 
for the same.
However, I offer following suggestions.

I would like to highlight following two provisions:

10.. Banks may consider variations in signature with some leniency and
should put in place their own verification system.

and
part 2

6. All procedures pertaining to the use of such cheque books by visually
impaired customers  must be in accordance with that of the other customers.

Visually impaired customers must be permitted to make any third-party checks
and banks should not fetter this service.

The aim of the provisions is surely progressive and convenient to us.
However, Cumulative effect of these two provisions is that dividing line 
between liniency in signature variations  and detecting forgery, for which 
banks are clearly responsible under law, is very thin and may put them in 
quandary and us--visually impaired---in needless trouble.

The better approach in my opinion, would be to adhere to CCPD guidelines in the 
matter, which imply that while issuing a cheque book, the bank official may 
obtain the signature of the visually impaired person on the cheques then and 
there and may attest such a signature so that problem of verification and 
variation in signature may not arise at the time of passing the cheque and 
forgery is also impossible as the forgerer would have to forge not only the 
signature but the attestation as well. The only risk in such a course is the 
theft of the cheque book the safe custody of which is clearly customer's 
responsibility as is that for proper use of debit and credit card. 
Unfortunately, this provision in CCPD guidelines has not been interpreted and 
applied as I have delineated above.

Such a course of signature/attestation may be resorted to unless and until we 
have proper biometric iddentification systems put in place.

Regards

Rajesh






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[AI] search services a waty forward

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30/&prd=biz&30/&prd=biz&  Search services: a way forward

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Re: [AI] Migrating to Airtel DSL triple 5 combo

[Rajesh Asudani]

WAould like to know reliance customer care number for enquires in maharashtra

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phani srikanth
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 9:28 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Migrating to Airtel DSL triple 5 combo

hi, i am using reliance broadband. in it you need to pay around 620
including the service tax for a 2.5 GB upload and download but the
difference is mainly you get a speed of 2000 KBPS which is very fast.
hope it helps.

On 6/30/08, Rohit Trivedi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> YYou can consider BSNL broadband or EVDO card 799 Combo unlimited etc
>
> --
> From: "Syed Imran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 6:17 AM
> To: 
> Subject: [AI] Migrating to Airtel DSL triple 5 combo
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I'm currently using an airtel DSL broadband. As my internet usage has
>> increased in recent times, I plan on migrating to Rs. 555 combo. Having
>> enquired my customer executive about this plan, I learnt that i'd be
>> getting2 GB of upload and download usage with the bandwidth of 512 KbPS
>> for a total monthly payout of Rs. 624 /- including the service tax, and 80
>>
>> paise for every single MB should I exceed the allotted limit. Now, just to
>>
>> do a little bit of cost-benefit analysis, I'd like to know from those pals
>>
>> who are paying lesser than Rs. 624 /- per month, as an what kind of
>> service they get and all that.
>>
>> Regards
>> Syed Imran
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Re: [AI] required warm solution for this cool problem

[Rajesh Asudani]

I do do the same with abby finereader 5.0 but with umax 4100 scanner.

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Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 6:44 AM
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Subject: [AI] required warm solution for this cool problem

hello my dear list members,
how are you all?
well here is my problem, I.E i have been using ABBEY fine reader 5.0.
The prime problem i am facing is that, i am unable to scan multiple
pages and read multiple pages.
so i request you all to help me and make me to feel comfortable with
fine reader.

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[AI] UN civil society list

[Rajesh Asudani]

Following information is taken from UN disability page:
http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=590
Civil Society List
Disclaimer

The below contacts are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes 
only; they do not constitute endorsement of or an approval by the United
Nations of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, 
organization, or individual. The United Nations bears no responsibility for the
accuracy, legality or content of their statements and opinions.


Dear Friends,

We are currently building an online list of civil society organizations that 
include persons with disabilities in their work, in order to facilitate 
knowledge
sharing and network building. If you would like your organization to be listed 
on our website, kindly reply to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 with the following information by at the end of June 2008 (with the Subject: 
civil society contacts)

 1. Organization name
 2. Organization website address
 3. Country or region of activities

Thank you for your time and interest.

Kind regards,



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[AI] Andhra Bank Recruitment Project 2008

[Rajesh Asudani]

Have not checked about any reservation, but it should be there.
Rajesh

Andhra Bank Recruitment Project 2008
http://www.andhrabank.in/images/CorporateIdentity.jpg
images/CorporateIdentityANDHRA BANK(A Govt of India Undertaking)Head Office, 
Dr.Pattabhi BhavanSaifabad, Hyderabad-54

Andhra Bank, A Leading Public Sector Bank invites
applications
 from Indian Citizens for the following post.

Candidates are requested to apply online upto 18/07/2008 only, through Bank's
website
 only.
list of 6 items
1. Probationary Officers (JMGS-I) : 300 posts, Age : 21 yrs to 30 yrs
2. IT Officers (JMGS-I) : 50 posts, Age : 21 yrs to 30 yrs
3. Official Language Officers (JMGS-I) : 05 posts, Age : 21 yrs to 30 yrs
4. IT Officers (MMGS-II) : 25 posts, Age : 21 yrs to 35 yrs
5. Chartered Accountant (CA) (MMGS-II) : 20 posts, Age : 21 yrs to 35 yrs
6. Clerks : 415 posts (in various states), Age : 18 yrs to 28 yrs years
list end
Pay Scale :
list of 3 items
1. Officers in JMGS I : Rs 1 -Rs. 18240
2. Officers in MMGS II : Rs.13820 - Rs. 19920
3. Clerks : Rs.4410 -Rs. 13210
list end
Application Fee : The fees should be paid by Demand Draft/Pay Order favouring 
"ANDHRA BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT-2008" Payable at Mumbai only
list of 2 items
1. For Probationay and Specialist Officers : Rs.250/- for all others including 
OBC & Ex-Servicemen. Rs.50/- for SC/ST/Persons With Disabilities .
2. For Clerk : Rs.150/- for all others including OBC & Ex-Servicemen. Rs.50/- 
for SC/ST/Persons With Disabilities
list end
How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply through on-line. Application 
registration link on website will be open from 18/06/2008 to 18/07/2008. The
last date for receipt of
system
 generated print out of the applications is 25/07/2008. Print-out complete in 
all respects should be sent only by ordinary post in a closed envelope super
scribed "PRINT-OUT FOR THE POST OF  in Andhra Bank", to the 
following address :
list of 3 items
1. For Probationary Officers JMGS-I : ANDHRA BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2008 
(POs), POST BOX NO. 8218, DAHISAR (EAST), MUMBAI - 400068
2. For Clerks : ANDHRA BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2008 (Clerks), POST BOX NO . 
8591, KANDIVALI (EAST) , MUMBAI - 400101
3. For Specialist Officers: ANDHRA BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2008 (Specialist 
Officers), POST BOX NO. 8463, BORIVILI (WEST), MUMBAI -400103
list end
All details and link to Online submission of Application is available at
http://www.andhrabank.in/scripts/recruitment.aspx
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[AI] Special Drive for PWD in FACT

[Rajesh Asudani]

http://bp3.blogger.com/_BOlBv4dcTyE/Rl0a9WS3Y-I/AQY/yOhbaiJ6_F8/s1600-h/fact.JPG
s1600-h/factThe Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) Limited(A 
Government of India Enterprise)Udyogmandal-683501, Kochi, Kerala

Advertisement No.1/08

Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities

Applications are invited from PWD for the following posts :
list of 17 items
1. Assistant Manager (Finance) : 01 post,
Pay Scale
 : Rs.13000-18250
2. Management Trainee (Administration) : 01 post, Training for 2 years with a 
monthly stipend of Rs.9000/- during the first year and Rs.1/- during the
second year and on successful completion of training absorbed in scale of 
Rs.10750-300-16750
3. Management Trainee (Instrumentation) : 01 post, Training for 2 years with a 
monthly stipend of Rs.9000/- during the first year and Rs.1/- during
the second year and on successful completion of training absorbed in scale of 
Rs.10750-300-16750
4. Technician (Mechanical) : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on 
consolidated pay ofRs.3300/- for a period of one year. After one year, scale of 
pay
of Rs.4800-10707
5. Sales Officer : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.6550-11350
6. Data Processing Assistant Gr.III : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a 
consolidated
salary
 of Rs.3200/- for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay of 
Rs.4600-7300
7. Plumber Gr.II : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a consolidated 
salary of Rs.3200/- for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay of
Rs.4600-7300
8. Cook /Cook cum Bearer : 03 posts, Initial appointment will be on a 
consolidated salary of Rs.3100/- for a period of one year. After one year, 
scale of
pay of Rs.4300-6050
9. Supplier/ Canteen Boy : 02 posts, Initial appointment will be on a 
consolidated salary of Rs.3000/- for a period of one year. After one year, 
scale of
pay of Rs3800-4790
10. Craftsman Carpenter : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a 
consolidated salary of Rs.3200/- for a period of one year. After one year, 
scale of
pay of Rs.4600-7300
11. Piece Rate Helper/Cafeteria Boy/Plate Cleaner/Sweeper : 03 posts, Initial 
appointment will be on a consolidated salary of Rs.3000/- for a period of
one year. After one year, scale of pay of Rs.3800-4790
12. Helper : 02 posts, Initial appointment will be on a consolidated salary of 
Rs.3080/-for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay of Rs.4100-5655
13. Attender : 03 posts, Initial appointment will be on a consolidated salary 
of Rs.3050/-for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay of 
Rs.3900-5280
14. Depot Assistant : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a consolidated 
salary of Rs. 3150 /- for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay
of Rs.4500-6950
15. Jr Design Draughtsman : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a 
consolidated salary of Rs.3400/- for a period of one year. After one year, 
scale of
pay of Rs.5400-9325
16. Grinder/Helper : 01 post, Initial appointment will be on a consolidated 
salary of Rs.3080/- for a period of one year. After one year, scale of pay of
Rs.4100-5655
17. Process Operator : 01 post, Thermal/ Electrical. Initial appointment will 
be on a consolidated salary of Rs.3300/- for a period of one year. After one
year, scale of pay ofRs.4800-10707
list end
Age : 45 years as on 01/04/2008.

How to Apply : Interested candidates may submit their application in the 
prescribed format to the CHIEF MANAGER (HR),
HUMAN RESOURCES
 DEPARTMENT, THE FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LIMITED, UDYOGAMANDAL, 
KERALA, Pin-683501, along with attested copies of certificates to prove age,
qualification, caste/ community certificate, proof for physically disabled 
person etc.

The last date of receipt of applications is 08/07/2008.

Kindly view
http://www.fact.co.in/PWD.pdf
 more details and Applicaiton Form.
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Re: [AI] courses in special education

[Rajesh Asudani]

Yes Subramani, contact details are at the end of the news.
Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Subramani L
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:08 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] courses in special education

Hai:

The fact that offer Ph.D's is a real comfort for me, since I have been
struggling to enrol myself due to confusions about disciplines
--marketing or disability?. But I am sure this will be of help to me. Pl
give address or contact details (I think it is not there in this
message).

Subramani



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rajesh
Asudani
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:35 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] courses in special education

The Faculty offers courses from the diploma level to the doctorate
level.

The Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education of
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University (RKMVU) at
Perianaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, offers
courses in special education for candidates who aspire to acquire skills
in teaching and rehabilitating children with visual impairment, hearing
impairment
and mental disability.

The Faculty offers courses from the diploma level to the doctorate
level. Candidates who have completed higher secondary, graduation or
postgraduation degree
can join the courses.

According to a release from Honorary Dean M. Chandramani, children with
disability should be included in the purview of education.

 Dearth of teachers

 "One of the problems our country faces now is the dearth of trained
teachers to teach children with special needs. It has been estimated
that nearly 5
- 10 per cent of the Indian population is suffering from some type of
disability and need the services of special teachers and rehabilitation
professionals.
The country has only 180 teacher-training institutions that prepare
teachers for children with special needs. The report of the X Planning
Commission says
that the number of trained teachers required by the country is 7,
24,600. It may take another 10 - 20 years to fulfil the target."

In order to train teachers to take up the work of educating children
with special needs, the Faculty offers the following courses in Special
Education:
Ph. D., B. Ed. and M. Ed. (Visual Impairment), B. Ed. and M. Ed.
(Hearing Impairment), B. Ed. and M. Ed. (Mental Retardation).

Two-year diploma courses are also available in the three subjects. There
is a one-year diploma course in Sign Language.

 Hands-on experience

In addition, some service-oriented departments are available that serve
as laboratories for teacher-trainees for hands-on experience.

They are Braille-book production unit, Braille appliances unit,
talking-books recording unit, rehabilitation unit, Department of
Prosthetics, Department
of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, play therapy unit for
mentally retarded children, sign language unit, audiology and speech
therapy unit and
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

 Add-on courses

 Spoken English, spoken Hindi, Yoga, adapted physical education, arts
and crafts are offered as add-on courses.

Candidates who successfully complete the course can register their names
in the Central Rehabilitation Register as Rehabilitation Professionals.

Their services are needed in special schools, integrated schools,
inclusive set-ups, hospitals and non-governmental organisations. Campus
interviews are
also arranged.

 Last date

 Issue of applications has begun. Last date for receipt of completed
application is June 30. Applications can be obtained in person or by
post.

For details, contact Chandramani, Honorary Dean, Ramakrishna Mission
Vivekananda University, Faculty of Disability Management and Special
Education, Ramakrishna
Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore - 641020; or call 0422 - 2697529; or
e-mail to
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[AI] courses in special education

[Rajesh Asudani]

The Faculty offers courses from the diploma level to the doctorate level.

The Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education of Ramakrishna 
Mission Vivekananda University (RKMVU) at Perianaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, 
offers
courses in special education for candidates who aspire to acquire skills in 
teaching and rehabilitating children with visual impairment, hearing impairment
and mental disability.

The Faculty offers courses from the diploma level to the doctorate level. 
Candidates who have completed higher secondary, graduation or postgraduation 
degree
can join the courses.

According to a release from Honorary Dean M. Chandramani, children with 
disability should be included in the purview of education.

 Dearth of teachers

 "One of the problems our country faces now is the dearth of trained teachers 
to teach children with special needs. It has been estimated that nearly 5
- 10 per cent of the Indian population is suffering from some type of 
disability and need the services of special teachers and rehabilitation 
professionals.
The country has only 180 teacher-training institutions that prepare teachers 
for children with special needs. The report of the X Planning Commission says
that the number of trained teachers required by the country is 7, 24,600. It 
may take another 10 - 20 years to fulfil the target."

In order to train teachers to take up the work of educating children with 
special needs, the Faculty offers the following courses in Special Education:
Ph. D., B. Ed. and M. Ed. (Visual Impairment), B. Ed. and M. Ed. (Hearing 
Impairment), B. Ed. and M. Ed. (Mental Retardation).

Two-year diploma courses are also available in the three subjects. There is a 
one-year diploma course in Sign Language.

 Hands-on experience

In addition, some service-oriented departments are available that serve as 
laboratories for teacher-trainees for hands-on experience.

They are Braille-book production unit, Braille appliances unit, talking-books 
recording unit, rehabilitation unit, Department of Prosthetics, Department
of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, play therapy unit for mentally 
retarded children, sign language unit, audiology and speech therapy unit and
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

 Add-on courses

 Spoken English, spoken Hindi, Yoga, adapted physical education, arts and 
crafts are offered as add-on courses.

Candidates who successfully complete the course can register their names in the 
Central Rehabilitation Register as Rehabilitation Professionals.

Their services are needed in special schools, integrated schools, inclusive 
set-ups, hospitals and non-governmental organisations. Campus interviews are
also arranged.

 Last date

 Issue of applications has begun. Last date for receipt of completed 
application is June 30. Applications can be obtained in person or by post.

For details, contact Chandramani, Honorary Dean, Ramakrishna Mission 
Vivekananda University, Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education, 
Ramakrishna
Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore - 641020; or call 0422 - 2697529; or e-mail to
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Re: [AI] News Message

[Rajesh Asudani]

curious to know the credentials of this self styled achiever and also the place 
he learned grammar at.



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KODAKKAL 
SHIVAPRASAD
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:24 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] News Message


KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD ENTERED HIS BIOGRAPHY AT ASIAN ADMIRABLE
ACHIEVERS [Vol.II]


Kodakkal Shivaprasad happy to announce here that recently was
included my biographical note in ASIAN ADMIRABLE ACHIEVERS
[Vol.II] published by Delhi based M/s Refacimento International.
Earlier I am included my biographical note at the following
prominent publishers:

1. International Biographical Note : Published by International
Biographical Centre, England

2. Asian-American Who's Who Note: Published by Refacimento
International, New Delhi

3. American Biographical Note : Published by American Biographical
Centre, USA

4. Reference Asia Biographical Note: Published by Refacimento
International, New Delhi

5. Reference Asia Note : Published by Refacimento International,
New Delhi

6. Asia-Pacific Who's Who: Published by Refacimento International,
New Delhi

7. Indo-Asian Who's Who Note: Published by Refacimento
International, New Delhi

8. Afro-Asian Who's Who Note : Published by Refacimento
International, New Delhi

Sample copy of the earlier published biographical note can be
available at my Picasa Album [right to my blog page]

KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD,FUWAI
Award Winner & Record Holder-International Biographical Note,
URL:- http://kodakkal.ning.com/
http://groups.google.com/group/disability--their-movement
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kodakkalshivaprasad


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[AI] nokia 6275 compatibility with talks

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends,

Could you please tell me whether the nokia 6275 is compatible with talks and 
whether it supports a CDMA reliance sim card.

I want to know both these things for a friend of mine.

Thanks Rajesh


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Re: [AI] web based ftp client

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Balaram

FTP client is a tool to download/upload files from and on ftp servers.

Actually windows explorer can function as ftp client if ftp is not bloccked by 
your isp or office/company. However, I am hearing now that with i.e. 7, there 
are some problems in using windows explorer as effective ftp client. people use 
desktop ftp clients to do the job, however, to bypass restrictions of firewall 
etc. one requires an online ftp client which gives access to ftp servers from 
the browser. I have tried FTPLIVE and some other clients but am yet to find a 
good and functioning and easy to use one, so the query.

Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of balaram
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:19 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] web based ftp client

What is  the use of FTP client?
Can we upload files with the help of it or is it a tool to download
files from the FTP sites?
Your tips will surely help.
If the tool mentioned by Roopakshi is not an uploader Which are the ones
which we can use and is accessible with JAWS?
your answers  are of much value.
 On on, 2008-06-16 at 10:03 -0700, Roopakshi Pathania wrote:
> Hello sir,
>
> Though I haven't used it, but FileZilla is a nice FTP
> client that is free and very accessible. This version
> is 2.2.32
>
> http://blind-geek-zone.net/data/FileZilla_2_2_32_setup.exe
>
> Regards
> --- Rajesh Asudani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Friends
> >
> > Has anybody used a web based ftp client?
> >
> > If so, please do guide me about the simple-to-use
> > and secure one. Some like ftplive and f it are not
> > that easy to operate and are not much useful.
> >
> > Any guidance would be appreciated.
> >
> > Rajesh
> >
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[AI] eunuch from india...

[Rajesh Asudani]

Well friend, I am not talking about extant  legal  provisions. I am rather 
highlighting the fact that it is sexual inability which has resulted in so 
gross a discrimination as to totally conferr a distinct identity on the group 
and marginalize them through systematic cultivation of fear and stigmatization 
as to deny all human rights and disguise them as a separate species, so to say.



I am fully conversant with PWD act, and have wasted seven years of my life in 
study of laws!!



Rajesh



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From: Vedprakash Sharma [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:52 PM

To: Rajesh Asudani

Subject: Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets



the fact of the matter is that the sexual disability does not fall in the 
catagory, as far as the definition [available in the disability act] is 
concerned.

- Original Message -

From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Vedprakash Sharma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:54 AM

Subject: RE: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets





Well, disability is at the heart of the matter, in this case, sexual one.



What you describe by way of  your interview reflects the all pervading effect 
of conditioning!



Rajesh



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vedprakash Sharma

Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:38 PM

To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in

Subject: Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets



this issue is more related to the human rights than to the disability.

however, the matter really needs attention. on our parts, we should try to 
generate public awareness and empathy. I once tried to talk to one of eunuchs 
in my locality. my perception was that they are more atached to their groups. 
they would not listen to anybody except their counterparts.

their state of mind has become such that they do not wish to work even if it is 
offered to them. but my interview is based upon a very few such persons.

- Original Message -

From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 

Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 10:05 AM

Subject: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets





> Friends

>

> Today again, I  submit this news item for your perusal and wonder

> whether this sort of state ought not to qualify as disability and

> whether the world has not unduly discriminated against eunuchs in an

> unhuman ways!! I have been perturbed by these facts ffor long and do

> sincerely  favor theoritical studies as well as practical measures to

> end such an anamolous position which may be compared with cruelities like 
> sati etc.

>

>

>

> NDTV.com:

> Thursday, June 12, 2008 (United Nations) An Indian eunuch Laxmi

> Narayan Tripathi is fighting for the rights and respect of the global

> transgender community during the ongoing United Nations high level

> meeting on AIDS.

>

> After meeting a large number of ambassadors, diplomats, world leaders

> and social activists who from all over the world have gathered at the

> United Nations headquarters in New York for the HIV/ AIDS meet,

> Tripathi told NDTV.Com in an interview that she is here to fight for

> transgender community, who have been deprived of their basic rights

> and are not being treated as human being.

>

> ''I am raising the main issues of sex workers and sexual minorities

> who are treated with total disrespect. I am trying to bring the

> attention of the whole world to the issue of sexual minority,''

> Tripathi said. ''I want that people should be more humane, they should

> consider each other as human being, and to respect them just to

> consider them as transgender,'' she said.

>

> Born in an orthodox Brahmin family in 1979, Tripathi has the

> distinction of being the only eunuch in the UN's Civil Society Task Force on 
> HIV/AIDS.

> In fact

> a UN event on HIV/AIDS has included transgender persons in the work of

> civil society caucus for the first time: a development greeted with

> cheers among eunuchs worldwide.

>

> ''The fact that I'm here should be a big achievement, but it amounts

> to nothing,'' she said during a press conference at the UN

> headquarters media briefing room.

>

> Sitting on the same chair, which is very often occupied by visiting

> heads of states and the UN Secretary General himself, Tripathi asked

> correspondents:

> ''Am I invisible? You all can see me. Then, why we the transgender are

> treated as invisible?''

>

> Speaking flawless English to the surprise of many UN correspondents,

> Tripathi explained that throughout the global South, especial

[AI] ncert english books in braille

[Rajesh Asudani]

friends, where can I find NCERT english books for standard eighth ninth and 
tenth in braille?


Rajesh



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Re: [AI] web based ftp client

[Rajesh Asudani]

Thank you, but, I  am afraid it is not a web based client. I require an online 
ftp client.

Rajesh

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Pathania
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [AI] web based ftp client

Hello sir,

Though I haven't used it, but FileZilla is a nice FTP
client that is free and very accessible. This version
is 2.2.32

http://blind-geek-zone.net/data/FileZilla_2_2_32_setup.exe

Regards
--- Rajesh Asudani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Friends
>
> Has anybody used a web based ftp client?
>
> If so, please do guide me about the simple-to-use
> and secure one. Some like ftplive and f it are not
> that easy to operate and are not much useful.
>
> Any guidance would be appreciated.
>
> Rajesh
>
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[AI] web based ftp client

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

Has anybody used a web based ftp client?

If so, please do guide me about the simple-to-use and secure one. Some like 
ftplive and f it are not that easy to operate and are not much useful.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Rajesh


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Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Shilpaa

Any where the book is readily available? In soft copy or so?

OTHERWISE, I will try to search for the hard copy.

Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shilpaa Anand
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:33 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets

Gayatri Reddy's book 'With Respect to Sex' may be important to this
conversation.

Internationally, there have been responses to posing persons with
transgendered identities as disabled persons. Some reactions strongly reject
employing the disabled identity to characterize transgendered identities. It
is possible that these reactions are due to the long history of stigma
attached to transgendered persons via the professions of psychology and
psychiatry. However, I am not aware of discussions on the subject in India.
It would be important to dialogue with groups or persons animated by debates
of minority sexuality identities, in order to take the discussion further.

best,
shilpaa

On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 9:54 AM, Rajesh Asudani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> Well, disability is at the heart of the matter, in this case, sexual one.
>
> What you describe by way of  your interview reflects the all pervading
> effect of conditioning!
>
> Rajesh
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vedprakash Sharma
> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:38 PM
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Subject: Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets
>
> this issue is more related to the human rights than to the disability.
> however, the matter really needs attention. on our parts, we should try to
> generate public awareness and empathy. I once tried to talk to one of
> eunuchs in my locality. my perception was that they are more atached to
> their groups. they would not listen to anybody except their counterparts.
> their state of mind has become such that they do not wish to work even if
> it
> is offered to them. but my interview is based upon a very few such persons.
> - Original Message -
> From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 10:05 AM
> Subject: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets
>
>
> > Friends
> >
> > Today again, I  submit this news item for your perusal and wonder whether
> > this sort of state ought not to qualify as disability and whether the
> > world has not unduly discriminated against eunuchs in an unhuman ways!! I
> > have been perturbed by these facts ffor long and do sincerely  favor
> > theoritical studies as well as practical measures to end such an
> anamolous
> > position which may be compared with cruelities like sati etc.
> >
> >
> >
> > NDTV.com:
> > Thursday, June 12, 2008 (United Nations)
> > An Indian eunuch Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is fighting for the rights and
> > respect of the global transgender community during the ongoing United
> > Nations high
> > level meeting on AIDS.
> >
> > After meeting a large number of ambassadors, diplomats, world leaders and
> > social activists who from all over the world have gathered at the United
> > Nations
> > headquarters in New York for the HIV/ AIDS meet, Tripathi told NDTV.Com
> in
> > an interview that she is here to fight for transgender community, who
> have
> > been
> > deprived of their basic rights and are not being treated as human being.
> >
> > ''I am raising the main issues of sex workers and sexual minorities who
> > are treated with total disrespect. I am trying to bring the attention of
> > the whole
> > world to the issue of sexual minority,'' Tripathi said. ''I want that
> > people should be more humane, they should consider each other as human
> > being, and
> > to respect them just to consider them as transgender,'' she said.
> >
> > Born in an orthodox Brahmin family in 1979, Tripathi has the distinction
> > of being the only eunuch in the UN's Civil Society Task Force on
> HIV/AIDS.
> > In fact
> > a UN event on HIV/AIDS has included transgender persons in the work of
> > civil society caucus for the first time: a development greeted with
> cheers
> > among
> > eunuchs worldwide.
> >
> > ''The fact that I'm here should be a big achievement, but it amounts to
> > nothing,'' she said during a press conference at the UN headquarters
> media
> > briefing
> > room.
> >
> > Sitting on the same chair, which is very often occupie

Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets

[Rajesh Asudani]

Well, disability is at the heart of the matter, in this case, sexual one.

What you describe by way of  your interview reflects the all pervading effect 
of conditioning!

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vedprakash Sharma
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:38 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets

this issue is more related to the human rights than to the disability.
however, the matter really needs attention. on our parts, we should try to
generate public awareness and empathy. I once tried to talk to one of
eunuchs in my locality. my perception was that they are more atached to
their groups. they would not listen to anybody except their counterparts.
their state of mind has become such that they do not wish to work even if it
is offered to them. but my interview is based upon a very few such persons.
- Original Message -
From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 10:05 AM
Subject: [AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets


> Friends
>
> Today again, I  submit this news item for your perusal and wonder whether
> this sort of state ought not to qualify as disability and whether the
> world has not unduly discriminated against eunuchs in an unhuman ways!! I
> have been perturbed by these facts ffor long and do sincerely  favor
> theoritical studies as well as practical measures to end such an anamolous
> position which may be compared with cruelities like sati etc.
>
>
>
> NDTV.com:
> Thursday, June 12, 2008 (United Nations)
> An Indian eunuch Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is fighting for the rights and
> respect of the global transgender community during the ongoing United
> Nations high
> level meeting on AIDS.
>
> After meeting a large number of ambassadors, diplomats, world leaders and
> social activists who from all over the world have gathered at the United
> Nations
> headquarters in New York for the HIV/ AIDS meet, Tripathi told NDTV.Com in
> an interview that she is here to fight for transgender community, who have
> been
> deprived of their basic rights and are not being treated as human being.
>
> ''I am raising the main issues of sex workers and sexual minorities who
> are treated with total disrespect. I am trying to bring the attention of
> the whole
> world to the issue of sexual minority,'' Tripathi said. ''I want that
> people should be more humane, they should consider each other as human
> being, and
> to respect them just to consider them as transgender,'' she said.
>
> Born in an orthodox Brahmin family in 1979, Tripathi has the distinction
> of being the only eunuch in the UN's Civil Society Task Force on HIV/AIDS.
> In fact
> a UN event on HIV/AIDS has included transgender persons in the work of
> civil society caucus for the first time: a development greeted with cheers
> among
> eunuchs worldwide.
>
> ''The fact that I'm here should be a big achievement, but it amounts to
> nothing,'' she said during a press conference at the UN headquarters media
> briefing
> room.
>
> Sitting on the same chair, which is very often occupied by visiting heads
> of states and the UN Secretary General himself, Tripathi asked
> correspondents:
> ''Am I invisible? You all can see me. Then, why we the transgender are
> treated as invisible?''
>
> Speaking flawless English to the surprise of many UN correspondents,
> Tripathi explained that throughout the global South, especially in
> countries where
> transgender persons were also part of an ethnic group, sexual minorities
> were forced to beg for basic services and health care or forced into sex
> work
> because there was no political will to recognise their fundamental rights.
>
> ''Health services for people suffering from HIV AIDS are out of the
> question because doctors don't want to touch you,'' she said.
>
> Observing that transgender people are very often threatened with stoning
> and death, Tripathi said that transgender communities are often afraid to
> assert
> their rights because they know that authorities would not back them up.
> ''It is now up to the UN to wake people up so that we are recognised as
> human beings,''
> she said.
>
> ''This is a mission, which I want to accomplish,'' Tripathi told NDTV.Com
> after the press conference. ''Governments are treating us like shits. We
> can't
> let this happen anymore,'' she said.
>
> Running an NGO called Astitva in Mumbai for the welfare of sexual
> minorities, Tripathi alleged that 

[AI] Eunuch from India fights for respect at UN AIDS meets

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

Today again, I  submit this news item for your perusal and wonder whether this 
sort of state ought not to qualify as disability and whether the world has not 
unduly discriminated against eunuchs in an unhuman ways!! I have been perturbed 
by these facts ffor long and do sincerely  favor  theoritical studies as well 
as practical measures to end such an anamolous position which may be compared 
with cruelities like sati etc.



NDTV.com:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 (United Nations)
An Indian eunuch Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is fighting for the rights and respect 
of the global transgender community during the ongoing United Nations high
level meeting on AIDS.

After meeting a large number of ambassadors, diplomats, world leaders and 
social activists who from all over the world have gathered at the United Nations
headquarters in New York for the HIV/ AIDS meet, Tripathi told NDTV.Com in an 
interview that she is here to fight for transgender community, who have been
deprived of their basic rights and are not being treated as human being.

''I am raising the main issues of sex workers and sexual minorities who are 
treated with total disrespect. I am trying to bring the attention of the whole
world to the issue of sexual minority,'' Tripathi said. ''I want that people 
should be more humane, they should consider each other as human being, and
to respect them just to consider them as transgender,'' she said.

Born in an orthodox Brahmin family in 1979, Tripathi has the distinction of 
being the only eunuch in the UN's Civil Society Task Force on HIV/AIDS. In fact
a UN event on HIV/AIDS has included transgender persons in the work of civil 
society caucus for the first time: a development greeted with cheers among
eunuchs worldwide.

''The fact that I'm here should be a big achievement, but it amounts to 
nothing,'' she said during a press conference at the UN headquarters media 
briefing
room.

Sitting on the same chair, which is very often occupied by visiting heads of 
states and the UN Secretary General himself, Tripathi asked correspondents:
''Am I invisible? You all can see me. Then, why we the transgender are treated 
as invisible?''

Speaking flawless English to the surprise of many UN correspondents, Tripathi 
explained that throughout the global South, especially in countries where
transgender persons were also part of an ethnic group, sexual minorities were 
forced to beg for basic services and health care or forced into sex work
because there was no political will to recognise their fundamental rights.

''Health services for people suffering from HIV AIDS are out of the question 
because doctors don't want to touch you,'' she said.

Observing that transgender people are very often threatened with stoning and 
death, Tripathi said that transgender communities are often afraid to assert
their rights because they know that authorities would not back them up. ''It is 
now up to the UN to wake people up so that we are recognised as human beings,''
she said.

''This is a mission, which I want to accomplish,'' Tripathi told NDTV.Com after 
the press conference. ''Governments are treating us like shits. We can't
let this happen anymore,'' she said.

Running an NGO called Astitva in Mumbai for the welfare of sexual minorities, 
Tripathi alleged that be it in the developed or the developing countries or
the underdeveloped world, sexual minorities are not taken into consideration at 
all.

Observing that the condition of her community worldwide is pathetic, Tripathi 
said: ''They have no human rights, no right to education and no right for
employment. If you do not have education, you do not have capacity to work or 
set up a business.''

Tripathi has been the centre of attraction during the UN meet. Standing five 
feet and eleven inches above ground and wearing colorful saree with glittering
jewellery, she always caught people's attention as she moved around the UN 
building.

''Even simple thing like access to medicine is big thing for us. Doctors are 
not ready to touch you,'' she said. This is not only in India, and under 
developed
and developing countries but also in developed countries, she argued.

''Governments have no interest for them, the politicians do not want to please 
them,'' said Tripathi, who has made several passionate speeches during the
UN meeting on the same lines.


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[AI] two cheers for democracy

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

I submit the following news item for your perusal and wonder when and if at 
all, the honrable governments would ever recognize disability as the 
contributing factor to backwardness and initiate at  least a fraction of steps 
as compared to  those aimed at groups for which  religion as the contributing 
factor for gackwardness is being given policy sanction.





http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=11&n=21065

Total fee waiver for Muslims in AP elite courses
Jun. 11th, 2008
HYDERABAD: Government in Andhra Pradesh has announced total fee waiver for 
Muslim students pursuing professional courses in the state.
ALREADY in an election mode doling out sops to various sections, the Congress 
The fee waiver will cover 16 professional courses including medical, 
engineering and law. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy made the announcement 
here after inaugurating a Special Training Programme (STP) Centre for Muslim 
engineering graduates to impart IT skills. He said the Government would 
reimburse the entire fee for Muslim students taking up the professional 
courses. The facility was being given to encourage more Muslim students to 
pursue various professional courses on par with their Scheduled Caste and 
Scheduled Tribe counterparts. Reeling out figures to buttress his argument that 
Congress Government was committed to minority welfare, Reddy said the annual 
budget for scholarship for minorities had been increased to Rs 120 crore 
compared to a mere Rs 4 crore in 2004 when Telugu Desam Party was in power. 
"Every eligible minority student will be given post-matric scholarship," the 
Chief Minister declared. The objective of STP Centre, jointly organised by the 
state government, Institute for Electronic Governance, Jawahar Knowledge 
Centres (JKC), Infosys and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, is to 
enhance the employable skills of Muslim students.



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[AI] Emergency! Dial 108 from anywhere

[Rajesh Asudani]

By Our Staff Reporter

Bhopal, June 10:  The Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) will 
be starting its emergency services in Madhya Pradesh soon. According to a
press statement issued here on Tuesday, Union Telecom minister A Raja has 
indicated to Health minister Ambumani Ramadoss that 108 is being finalised as
the national toll free trauma care number to the institution. The number 108 
could soon become India's version of 911-the number the US dials for emergency,
the release added.

Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are already using 108 as the emergency 
toll free number. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu recently signed
an MoU with the Institute for this purpose. States like JK, Assam, and Kerala 
too are finalising plans for designating 108 for all emergency purposes,
the release informed.

"Once a caller dials 108, a 24 hour call-centre will receive the information, 
locate an ambulance closest to the emergency spot through GPRS technology
and dispatch it within the golden hour.

The Institute has received top recognition in the health care category at the 
2008 computer world honours programme. This award ceremony was held in 
Washington.
The award was received by Verghese Jacob, chief integrator and lead partner of 
Byraju Foundation.

When one calls 108 to report an emergency, the call receiver at the Emergency 
Response Center (ERC) will gather the necessary information, regarding the
type of Emergency and the location of the emergency scene whether, the call is 
from a District, Mandal, City, Town, exact location, landmark. After gathering
the information, the Dispatch Officer in the Emergency Response Centre 
dispatches either the Ambulance, Fire vehicle or the Police vehicle depending on
the type of Emergency.



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[AI] vacancies at bank of india

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends here are vacancies of general and specialist officers in bank of india 
with reservation for pwd.

Bank of India Probationary Specialist Officers Vacancy June08
s200/BankofIndia
Bank of India (BoI)
(A Government of India Undertaking)Star House, C-5, "G" Block, Bandra-Kurla 
Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051.

Probationary Officer - General Banking & Specialist Officers Recruitment 
Project 2008.

Bank of India invites
applications
 for recruitment of 500 General Banking Officers and 237 Specialist Officers 
posts
list of 9 items
* Computer Officers (Information Technology) : 100 posts
* Security : 12 posts
* Official Language Officers : 24 posts
* Technical (Appraisal) : 40 posts
* Technical (Civil) : 07 posts
* Technical (Architect) : 04 posts
* Law Officers : 25 posts
* HR & IR Officers : 25 posts
* General Banking Officers : 500 posts
list end
Reservation as per rules and reservation is also available for PWD candidates.

Selection Procedure : Written Test and
Interview
. An objective & descriptive Test for General Banking officers and descriptive 
test only for Specialist Officers.

Application Fee : Rs.300/- (Rs.50/- from SC/ST/PWD candidates) by Challan form 
in the designated branch of Bank of India.

How to Apply : Apply Online thru Bank of India Website. After applying on-line, 
the candidates can take a printout of the challan and the payment is to
be made in Bank of India Branch on or before 04/07/2008. After making the 
payment, the candidates has to log in again to update payment details, For 
re-logging,
candidates would need Registration No., Date of Birth and Password. You are 
requested to note down these details carefully after applying on-line. The
last date for updating fee details is 06/07/2008. After updating the valid fee 
details, the on-line registered application becomes valid. No printout/
certificates need to be sent at this stage

Important Dates :
list of 5 items
1. Submission of On-line application Start on : 14/06/2008
2. Last Date for On-line Registration : 02/07/2008
3. Last Date for Payment of fees at any BOI Branch only : 04/07/2008
4. Last Date for updating fee payment details In application form on Website : 
06/07/2008
5. Tentative Date of Written Examination : 24/08/2008
list end
Kindly view
http://www.bankofindia.com/home/whatsnew/GBSplOfficer2008.doc
 for all the details.


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[AI] vacancies at RBI

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

Here are vacancies of Grade B direct recruit officer and specialist officers in 
reserve bank of india with reservation for disabled.

Please visit

http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=1333


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[AI] vacancies at IDBI

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends here are vacancies in IDBI, including backlog vacancies for disabled 
which are substantial in number

Recruitment of Managers in IDBI June2008
320/idbi
Industrial Development Bnk of India (IDBI Bank)Regd. Office : IDBI Tower, WTC 
ComplexCuffe Parade, mumbai- 45Website :
http://www.idbi.com/

Online submission of application : Between 10/06/2008 and 24/06/2008 for the 
posts of Assistant General Manager / Manager and between 10/06/2008 and 
30/06/2008
 for the post of Assistant Manager

IDBI Bank, a new generation fully computerised banking company having majority 
share holding by Government of India, invites
application
#
list of 3 items
* Assistant General Manager (AGM) : 150 posts, Age : 37 years, Qualification : 
Graduation (full time regular course) in any discipline from a recognized
University. Additional qualification of CA, MBA, CFA, JAIIB/CAIIB would be 
preferred. 5 years Experience.,
Pay Scale
#
* Manager : 179 posts, Age : 32 years, Qualification : Graduation (full time 
regular course) in any discipline from a recognized University. Additional
qualification of CA, MBA, CFA, JAIIB/CAIIB would be preferred.  3 years 
experience., Pay Scale : 13700-2440
* Assistant Manager (AM) : 200 posts, Age : 30 years, Qualification : 
Graduation (full time regular course) in any discipline from a recognized 
University.
Additional qualification of CA, MBA, CFA, JAIIB/CAIIB would be preferred.  
Minimum  3 years clerical experience OR 2 years executive experience OR 1 year
Officer experience OR combination thereof (weightage to be considered on 
proportionate basis), so as to have 1 year equivalent experience as an officer.,
Pay Scale : Rs.11250-22500.
list end
Application Fee : Rs.300/-(Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Serviceman) payable by 
Demand Draft (DD) / Pay Order (PO) only favouring IDBI Bank Ltd. and payable
at Mumbai.

How to Apply : Apply Online. The print out of the system generated application 
along with the documents should be sent by Ordinary post only in a closed
envelope superscribed as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT GENERAL 
MANAGER/MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER" at the following address on or before 
07/07/2008
(14/07/08 for candidates from far-flung areas)  for Assistant Manager and on or 
before  30/07/2008 (07/08/08 for candidates from far-flung areas) for the
post of Assistant General Manager / Manager : http://sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com

Project Coordinator, Project No.IDBI Bank/RO/8110/IDBI BANK/RO/8111, Post Box 
No.7461, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai - 400 060

Kindly visit
http://www.idbi.com/idbi/recruitAGM.asp
 for details and link to online submission of application.
http://www.idbi.com/idbi/recruitAGM.asp


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Re: [AI] Fine reader query.

[Rajesh Asudani]

Maybe, but what happens in my case with fine reader 5 sprint  and hp 2400 
scanner is that recognition starts immediately after scanning a page without 
waiting for multiple pages to be scanned and I have invariably to save it 
before scanning the next. This happens even after selecting scann multiple 
images command.

I had requested a solution in accessindia some time ago, without success.

Rajesh

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Subject: Re: [AI] Fine reader query.

We can actually save multiple pages as one file even with HP 2400 or with
any other scanner. Pressing Control S wil activate the "Save Pages" dialogue
box and then we can tab to the Selected Pages/ All Pages option and select
All Pages.
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>I have to save different pages as separate files with hp 2400 scanner with
>finereader but not so with umax 4100 scanner.
>
>
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> Subject: [AI] Fine reader query.
>
> Dear List,
> Is scanning with fine reader easy?
> If I have to scann multiple pages, Will I have to save different pages
> as different files?
> does fine reader have compatible issues with different scanners?
> Besides giving valuable answers to these questions, I would be grateful
> if somebody can help  me with step by step instructions to scan with
> fine reader.
> Thanks in advance,
>
> P. Balaraman.
>
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Re: [AI] Hands On Learning For The Visually Impaired

[Rajesh Asudani]

good!

But, solar system has, I think, eight planets now, and not nine

Perhaps, daily science people have not still reconciled to pusne pluto's 
dethronement!

Smile!

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Subject: [AI] Hands On Learning For The Visually Impaired

ScienceDaily (Jun. 9, 2008

When you think of the solar system you probably picture a textbook
diagram: nine planets, different sizes and colours, all circling the
bright yellow sun. But how can a visually impaired child take in this
information? How can they grasp how the solar system works?

European researchers have developed a computer program that lets
sighted and visually impaired pupils explore space together. Using a
special device similar to a robotic arm, a visually impaired child can
move around the solar system and hear about the planets.

Sighted children can guide their visually impaired partners. As they
move the mouse, the pressure and resistance in the robot arm gently
nudges the visually impaired user in the right direction.

Visionary research

The space explorer is just one of many applications developed by the
EU-funded MICOLE project which is bringing multi-modal interfaces into
the classroom.

The software is one of the first releases of multi-modal educational
computer programs. It allows sighted children and the visually
impaired to collaborate, helping to remove some of the barriers that
the latter group faces every day in mainstream education.

Multi-modal computing is on the rise. Soon a third sense could be
added to the sight and sound that computers currently use as their
mode of output. Haptic devices, such as the robot arm, enable users to
control computers as if they were using a mouse. Such devices also
provide output - of movement, pressures or even raised bumps to
deliver information to the user via the sense of touch.

This output is exploited in another MICOLE application. Current
software drawing software allows pupils to create pictures, but the
lines are in relief.

Using the haptic device, they can actually feel the picture. As they
move a virtual stylus over the picture on the screen the pupils can
sense the raised lines through the device communicated to their
fingertips.

Collaborative design

"These applications have been very welcomed in our test classrooms,"
says project coordinator Roope Raisamo. "It has been wonderful to see
visually impaired and sighted children really working together and
sharing the same experiences and opportunities.

"Our aim was to allow blind people to create, manipulate and share
information using hearing and touch to replace use of vision, and to
work with other blind and sighted people. We want to see visually
impaired people take a full role in society and work at an equal level
with sighted people."

Before MICOLE, very little was known about how multi-modality could be
used when blind people work alongside those with full sight. But
through its user-centred approach - lots of observation, focus groups,
consultation and field-testing - the MICOLE partners have greatly
added to our understanding about such collaborative work.

"Adding the sense of touch to information and communication technology
is just getting to the point where it can be commercialised," Raisamo
continues. "The first people to benefit are people with disabilities,
especially people who are blind or have visual impairment. The more
senses you can use, the more multi-modal your computer interface, the
more inclusive the technology can be."

Much of the knowledge that the team has built up during the project's
three years have been incorporated into guidelines for software
developers on how to develop successful applications for collaborative
learning.

Raisamo believes the project has increased the potential for
successful commercialisation of multi-modal software in all fields.

A feeling for the future

MICOLE's researchers have done far more than publish theoretical
documents and produce a few prototype applications. Their main output
comes in the form of the 'MICOLE architecture' and an accompanying
software development toolkit. The architecture is like a high level
programming language. It provides the virtual environment - all the
processes and mechanisms for software applications to function in a
multi-modal fashion.

It is designed so that software developers can quickly build new
multi-modal applications for the visually impaired and can be used for
applications in widespread disciplines including medicine, education
or 'edutainment'.

"We've made it an open source architecture to encourage more people to
access it, spread it, and adapt it for their own requirements without
worrying about licenses or intellectual property," says Raisamo.

So far 14 organisations from outside the project have downloaded the
architecture and toolkit files in the first s

Re: [AI] Fine reader query.

[Rajesh Asudani]

I have to save different pages as separate files with hp 2400 scanner with 
finereader but not so with umax 4100 scanner.


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Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:25 AM
To: accessindia
Subject: [AI] Fine reader query.

Dear List,
Is scanning with fine reader easy?
 If I have to scann multiple pages, Will I have to save different pages
as different files?
does fine reader have compatible issues with different scanners?
Besides giving valuable answers to these questions, I would be grateful
if somebody can help  me with step by step instructions to scan with
fine reader.
Thanks in advance,

P. Balaraman.


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[AI] The inclusive world of children

[Rajesh Asudani]

  JO CHOPRA

 It is essential that children get their space to grow in the home 
and school environments, and be understood for who they are as individuals.






Thank God for weakness we can see, for special needs which are obvious, for the 
chance we've been given to turn this wretched system on its head and make
it work for all our children.

   Photo: Rajeev Bhatt A team: 
Co-operation and sharing when taught help children to appreciate one another.





Disability turns the world upside down. 
Thank God. That's exactly what the world needs. In yoga, a wonderful, holistic
approach to life which takes body, mind and soul into account, the headstand is 
called the king of asanas. Upside down, blood flows to the brain automatically,
with no need for the heart to work against gravity to provide the vital 
life-force.

Yoga teachers say that regular practice of the headstand creates a sharper 
memory, a clearer vision and a more balanced life. And the best thing is that,
having made the effort to get the feet up in the air, everything else happens 
automatically. That's how inclusion works too.

 System of exclusion

Bringing children with special needs into mainstream schools turns the whole 
education system on its head. With the fresh energy flow their arrival 
guarantees,
we begin to look at everything differently. We begin to see what school is 
actually about. The system of education practised throughout most of the country
is a system of exclusion. But we are so accustomed to its exclusive processes 
that we accept them without question.

At every stage of a child's learning, we put obstacles in her way: admission 
tests, interviews, registration and security deposits, tests, exams, and, in
many schools, a foreign language of instruction; it's as if someone sat down 
and actually planned a system to ensure failure.

We've all seen the bright, curious little children in our neighbourhoods go 
running off to join school on the first day of term. They are so eager to wear
that uniform, carry that bag, eat from that tiffin box. Those children come 
plodding home in the afternoon, their sparkle gone, their curiosity squashed.
They've got no imagination! They are dull and weary all the time.

How does this happen? As parents and as educators, we take the child who is and 
measure him against some mythic "typical" child who does not actually exist.
And the child in question, the living, breathing, quirky little child in front 
of us slowly disappears.

So thank God for disability! Thank God for weakness we can see, for special 
needs which are obvious, for the chance we've been given to turn this wretched
system on its head and make it work for all our children.

I have three children - the youngest one has a disability. I only wish I had 
had her first, because she's the one who taught me to stop looking at the 
charts,
to stop comparing her to a milestone list, a development sheet, or to the other 
children her age, and start looking at her. And that's what inclusion offers
us: a chance to see our children - all of them - as they are: unique, precious, 
whole.

 Accommodate is the word

A child with a disability - particularly a learning disability or a mental 
handicap - entering a typical school automatically becomes a problem, starting
with the admission process itself - how do you test a child with a mental 
handicap? You don't have to! Let him in!

Why should any child's first encounter with organised education be fraught with 
anxiety? Why should a child have to fear rejection? If seats are limited,
let the admission policy be a lottery. Every child can understand concepts like 
"the biscuits are finished".

But no child should be asked to swallow the idea that she isn't good enough for 
a particular school. (Indeed, show me a child who isn't "good enough" for
a school and I'll show you a school which should close its doors and admit that 
it hasn't a clue about education.)

Now bring that child with a disability into the maths class. Here it gets a 
little trickier. The difficulties, however, are still not with the child but
with the system. The child with a disability holds up a mirror for us, showing 
us what we are really doing. And what are we doing?

Our classrooms are not communities of learners. They are arenas where 
competitors vie for prizes.

Children are not encouraged to acquire knowledge for its own sake but for 
points, and their classmates are not their collaborators but their rivals. It's
like the classic game of tug of war.

And have you ever noticed? In a tug of war, one side wins and one side loses, 
but more often than not, everyone ends up falling over.

In a typical classroom, children are humiliated. Teachers turn mean, saying 
things to kids they wouldn't dream of saying to another adu

Re: [AI] banking facilities to the visually challenged

[Rajesh Asudani]

Sure, Kanchan, it is a work well done and you deserve full credit for it.

Let me publicly attribute this initiation towards solving banking problems of 
the VI to Kanchan and all of us who are directly or indirectly supportive of 
the cause.

Please do not take any of my criticisms personally, I am in the habit of 
dwelling on all sides of the matter, maybe a bit more on negative ones.

Let us work for guidelines which would give the circular material form.

Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pamnani
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:36 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] banking facilities to the visually challenged

Rajesh and others,

Just like to clarify the whole matter. I met Mrs. Usha Thorat, Deputy
Governor and  Kaza Sudhakra, Cheif General Manager on Monday 2nd June and
discussed the entire matter with them in detail. It took nearly 2 hours.Mrs.
Thorat read out the draft circular and I suggested some modifications. We
also discussed the problem with currency notes and coins. The RBI
understands our problems and is working towards resolving them one at a
time. This circular is just the first step. Any visually challenged person
can show this circular to a troublesome bank manager and demand his rights.
I too know that unless the procedure is spelt out the banks will still give
us trouble. I am drafting the details on the issues that I had raised in my
mail last week. I am meeting Mr. Sinor ,Chairman of Indian Banks
Association, on Monday 9th June and shall revert to this group after the
meeting. If I get a chance i will circulate the memorandum tomorrow or on
Monday for your comments.
Thanks to all who have suffered at the hands of the banks and those who have
given me their inputs.

Kanchan Pamnani
Advocate & Solicitor
9, Suleman Chambers,
Battery Street, Colaba,
Mumbai - 400 039.



- Original Message -
From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 1:04 PM
Subject: [AI] banking facilities to the visually challenged


> Surely, the development is positive and we must congratulate ourselves for
> it.
>
> However, I do not see any reason for jubilance for a multiplicity of
> reasons:
>
> firstly, it has taken long long time to come, 45 days mentioned in CCPD
> judgment have long since been over!
>
> Secondly, it is merely a brief circular stating perfunctorily what is
> contained in several petitions without delving into the spirit of matter.
>
> Thirdly, seeing the scant respect for laws and bye laws in our country, I
> can only hope to cite it as a source of my demands being supported on
> paper by the regulator! and derive moral comfort from it!!!
>
> Fourthly and importantly, it merely contains the general statement of
> providing all the banking facility and eschews any detailed guidelines for
> various facilities, refering to IBA guidelines in pursuance of CCPD
> judgment which are, to say the least, archaic in nature.
>
> Fifthly, it has the potential to create contradictions between what it
> purpotedly gives and mode of realization for which it refers to earlier
> guidelines, adding to already prevalent confusion. For instance, it says
> that banks have to provide cheque books including third party cheques,
> which is explicitly [or at least interpretatively] denied in ccpd
> judgment.
>
> The true remedy lies inenumerating detailed guidelines for availing
> facilities, and we must keep on pressing for it. RBI/IBA has to issue
> fresh guidelines in light of present circular. The battle is far from won.
>
> Yes, the circular must be praised for recognizing legal equality of
> visually impaired persons, but, alas, there is many a slip between the cup
> and the lip!!
>
> The era of individual banks following their sweet will in denying/allowing
> their facilities to VI, has to be ended, and the present circular is a
> small step towards it, which has to be followed to its logical conclusion.
> I remember chairman of LIC having proclaimed a few days ago, that the
> primier insurance agency does not at all discriminate in giving insurance
> to disabled including blind May This circular  not proove to be
> one more such tentalising illusion!
>
> We must work to have it implemented and letter and spirit for which
> universal and fresh guidelines are the need of the hour!!!
>
> Forgive my cautious optimism which is often dubbed as morbid pessimism
>
> Rajesh
>
>
>
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Re: [AI] Information about Ultra cane

[Rajesh Asudani]

TOO MUCH! Too Much!!!



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Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 11:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [AI] Information about Ultra cane

I wonder whether or not this same technology could be used to detect the
obstocles while riding a bike, or any other vehicle.

Syed Imran
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To: 
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Information about Ultra cane


> good morning sir here is the info about it hoe that it would be useful
> thanks
>
> UltraCane
> the next generation
> of mobility aid
> UltraCane
> the next generation
> of mobility aid
> UltraCane gives you the confidence to stride forward, knowing where the
> obstacles are ahead.A mobilityaid that gives you enough informations about
> your surroundings to help you make decisions quickly and naturally!
> The ultrasound equipment and sensors are built in the handle of the cane.
> Two small buttons are connected to the two sensors and will show any
> obstacles by vibrations (which also differ to indicate the distance). The
> two
> sensors point in differnet ways, ensuring that obstacles right in your way
> are
> as well indicated as obstacles in your head and chest area (like the rear
> view mirrors of a bus for example).
> With the UltraCane, you have the opportunity to benefi t from information
> in
> a meaningful way. Its reliance on touch, rather than beeps, as a source of
> information for you means that you are free to listen to all the other
> sounds
> in the area. You will fi nd yourself building up a spatial map, and
> becoming
> aware of your surroundings and any dangers there, at a subconscious level.
> In other words, with no effort at all.
> After a short period of teaching your brain will recognise what the new
> stimuli mean. You'll be able to switch on the UltraCane and use it, just
> as
> you would an ordinary long white cane, providing a greater source of
> information about your surroundings. UltraCane is extremely easy to handle
> and will only need a short training period.
> The folding cane itself is covered with refl
> ective foil, withstands considerable
> use and folds into 4 pieces. It can be customised
> to suit your style and height
> and you can choose from different lenghts from 110 cm (43 in) to 150 cm
> (59 in) and can be equipped with your preferred tip.
> CARETEC GMBH
> Stubenbastei 1, A-1010 Wien (Austria)
> Tel: +431 - 513 80 81-0; Fax: -9
> office at caretec.at
> ; www.caretec.at
>
>
> On 5/28/08, Dr. Homiyar Mobedji <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Dear Members,
>>
>> Recently I read the information about the Ultra Cane on the list.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me as to where it is available and how much it costs.
>>
>> Is anyone of our members using it? If yes please share your experiences
>> of
>> using it.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dr. Homiyar Mobedji,
>> Course Coordinator and Consultant Physiotherapist to
>> Physiotherapy College for the Blind,
>> Deaf Mutes Society,
>> Ashram road,
>> Ahmedabad.
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[AI] banking facilities to the visually challenged

[Rajesh Asudani]

Surely, the development is positive and we must congratulate ourselves for it.

However, I do not see any reason for jubilance for a multiplicity of reasons:

firstly, it has taken long long time to come, 45 days mentioned in CCPD 
judgment have long since been over!

Secondly, it is merely a brief circular stating perfunctorily what is contained 
in several petitions without delving into the spirit of matter.

Thirdly, seeing the scant respect for laws and bye laws in our country, I can 
only hope to cite it as a source of my demands being supported on paper by the 
regulator! and derive moral comfort from it!!!

Fourthly and importantly, it merely contains the general statement of providing 
all the banking facility and eschews any detailed guidelines for various 
facilities, refering to IBA guidelines in pursuance of CCPD judgment which are, 
to say the least, archaic in nature.

Fifthly, it has the potential to create contradictions between what it 
purpotedly gives and mode of realization for which it refers to earlier 
guidelines, adding to already prevalent confusion. For instance, it says that 
banks have to provide cheque books including third party cheques, which is 
explicitly [or at least interpretatively] denied in ccpd judgment.

The true remedy lies inenumerating detailed guidelines for availing facilities, 
and we must keep on pressing for it. RBI/IBA has to issue fresh guidelines in 
light of present circular. The battle is far from won.

Yes, the circular must be praised for recognizing legal equality of visually 
impaired persons, but, alas, there is many a slip between the cup and the 
lip!!

The era of individual banks following their sweet will in denying/allowing 
their facilities to VI, has to be ended, and the present circular is a small 
step towards it, which has to be followed to its logical conclusion. I remember 
chairman of LIC having proclaimed a few days ago, that the primier insurance 
agency does not at all discriminate in giving insurance to disabled including 
blind May This circular  not proove to be one more such tentalising 
illusion!

We must work to have it implemented and letter and spirit for which universal 
and fresh guidelines are the need of the hour!!!

Forgive my cautious optimism which is often dubbed as morbid pessimism

Rajesh




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Re: [AI] your thoughts on braille

[Rajesh Asudani]

Absolutely well said, Payal!

Rajesh

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Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 4:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [AI] your thoughts on braille

hi subramani

i agree with amit on the importance of braille in day to day dealings like
sighted folks do with print. having enjoyed the ability to read print and
later after losing my sight, learning braille, i an only say that nothing
can replace the pleasure of actually reading something for yourself . that
information absorbed is primary information and not based on the
understanding and perception of someone else who might read or narrate to
you. for instance, an audio book can do a certain job of creating an impact,
but you would agree that the voice reading would create a certain image in
your mind thus creating a distraction, but when reading on your own, the
images created are entirely your own and your own private world of whatever
you choose it to be. this i can say because i love to read and nothing can
give me that pleasure other than reading braille.

in terms of writing too, just as children are almost forgetting to learn to
write in their formative years thanks to technology, vc children too, idf
exposed only to technology would be left bereft of the ability to write thus
losing out on an important component  in their lives. this does definitely
not negate the need for technology to keep in sync with the rest of
mainstream society.

regards

payal
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From: "Subramani L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 12:02 AM
Subject: [AI] your thoughts on braille


> Folks:
>
> Appologies for the lengthy mail.
>
> A couple of weeks from now 'Sahana', a trust in Bangalore is holding its
> workshop to emphasise the importance of using Braille by the visually
> challenged, despite widespread availability of technology. I thought
> this could be a right occasion to write (in my newspaper) about how
> Braille teaching/learning and its wider use is fairing against the
> increasing number of accessible technology/devices. In this regard I
> would like you all to share your opinions or personal experience on
> Braille learning or use in your daily lives. Giving a few pointer below
> for you all to think. I request you to contribute to this topic with
> relevant and thought provoking messages, both for and against Braille.
>
> -The trustee Mr Varadarajan with whom I spoke, doesn't dismiss the
> prominent role technology is playing in making the VC employable and
> compete with others in the mainstream. But, he feels in the excitement
> created by computer/technology, promotion and retention of Braille as
> the primary medium of reading/writing for the VCs has been ignored or
> given second preference at best.  Who is responsible for this? Do you
> think trainers neglect Braille or do you think the urgency they need to
> show in getting employment for the VCs justifies any neglect they may
> show towards Braille?
>
> -Though people like Mr Varadarajan have been stressing the importance of
> learning Braille, the wide ranging application of technology has
> virtually eliminated the need for the VCs to go through the pains of
> learning, or, writing in Braille. This, in many ways, is comparable to
> the so-called art of letter writing which is almost extinct thanks to
> PCs, laptops and mobilephones. So, do you think it is pratcial for the
> VCs to adopt to technology at the expense of Braille?
> -Of course, the fact remains that Braille is still relevant for 90 or
> more percent of VCs who have virtually no access to computer. But, given
> that NGOs and training institutes have started to address the access
> problem and, hopefully, in a few years time almost all VCs will have
> access, do you think Braille can be consigned safely to the museum?
> -There are also attempts to incorporate Braille in technologies with the
> advent of refreshable Braille systems, Braille keyboards and output
> devices. Given that this would still restrict communication only between
> the VCs and will not fully help interaction with others in the
> mainstream, can we still look Braille as the most relevant medium for
> us? (Please feel free to contribute your own views independent of these
> points)
>
> Regards,
>
> Subramani
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Re: [AI] An urgent quary of a job opportunity, please reply...

[Rajesh Asudani]

hello amjat

hope the following summery of ad is helpful.


Bank of Maharashtra Clerk recruitment
images/bomlogo
Bank Maharashtra
(A Govt. of India Undertaking)HRD Department, Lokmangal, 1051, Shivajinagar, 
Pune - 411005

Bank of Maharashtra invites Online applications from Indian Citizens for the 
posts in Clerical Cadre as follows :
list of 1 items
* Clerks : 400 posts (in various states), Age : 18 to 27 years as on 
01/04/2008, relaxation as per rules.
list end
Important Dates :
list of 5 items
* Begining of Online registration : 19/05/2008
* Last Date of Online Registration : 18/06/2008
* Last Date for Receipt of Print-Out : 25/06/2008
* Last Date for Receipt of Print-Out
Applications
 for Far-Flung Areas : 02/07/2008
* Date of Written Test : 24/08/2008
list end
Qualification :
list of 2 items
* SC/ST/ PC/ Ex-Serviceman : Degree from a recognized university OR 12th 
standard pass with 55% marks with
computer literacy
 backed by a certificate of a recognized institution for having completed a 
course of the duration of 100 hours.
* General / OBC : Degree from a recognized university OR 12th standard pass 
with 60% marks with computer literacy backed by a certificate of a recognized
institution for having completed a course of the duration of 100 hours.
list end
Application Fee : Rs. 150/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ST) Application fee including 
postage should be paid by a single Demand Draft /Bankers' Cheque issued by a 
Scheduled
Commercial Bank to be drawn in favour of "Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 
Account - Clerical Project 2008" payable at Pune. Candidate must write his/ her
name, date of birth & address on the reverse side of the Bank Draft/ Bankers' 
Cheque.:

How to Apply : Apply Online. After that take a printout the registeration 
information and send it in a closed envelope superscribed thereon " Printour for
the post in Clerical Cadre in Bank of Maharashtra" to :

Post Box No. 7745, Borivali (West), Mumbai-400092

Please refer
http://www.bankofmaharashtra.in/IBPS%20(Bank%20of%20Maharashtra).pdf
 for more information and details like educational qualification, age, 
reservation, selection procedure, test centres etc.

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amjad Ahmed 
Fitwala
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:16 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] An urgent quary of a job opportunity, please reply...

Hello Friends!
After the vacancy in the State Bank of India, there is a job opportunity for 
the clerical post in the Bank of Maharashtra also. The last date of submitting 
the application form is 18th June, 2008. I have got its online application form 
on the concerned website, but I am not aware about the eligiblity criteria. I 
have still not found its advertisement in any of the newspaper. Anyone is aware 
about the eligiblity criteria in the Bank of Maharashtra for the clerical job 
openings?
Regards,
Amjad
 


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[AI] yugant by irawathy karve

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

Has anybody by any chance gone through Yugant by Irawathy Karve-a commentary on 
mahabharat? If so, may I hope to have scanned e text of its english translation 
from any source?

Rajesh


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Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged

[Rajesh Asudani]

Divorce... and remarriage are not so simple. or so ubiquitous as some 
popular sops would have us believe.


[Smile!!!]

Anyway, scheme in Orisa does not talk of remarriage with a disabled...

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of firoz
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 12:40 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged

if there is a provision of divorce and again remerrige

and at the time of re merrige if incentives are given then definetly misuse
will happen



- Original Message -
From: "mahendra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged


>i feel, it should be done withought  much publicity.
> this way people would look for disabled partner just for money.
>
> At 06:32 AM 6/3/2008, you wrote:
>>What he meant by abuse is the fact that people (especially able-bodied
>>men) marry persons with disability for money and ditch them once they
>>get hold of the doe. Though there are genuine cases where people show
>>real willingness (often with great courage) to share their lives with
>>the disabled person, unfortunately that remains a minority --or at least
>>people generally think that able-bodied persons con the disabled persons
>>to filch the little money they have.
>>
>>Subramani
>>
>>
>>
>>-Original Message-
>>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harish
>>Kotian
>>Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 10:02 PM
>>To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
>>Subject: Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged
>>
>>Hi
>>
>>The need to make a family is just the same amongst disabled as well. It
>>is a good gesture from the government to fascilitate it.
>>
>>It is  the government who will be paying the dowry. ("No offense meant
>>).
>>Harish.
>>
>>
>>- Original Message -
>>From: "Amit Bhatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: 
>>Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 2:47 PM
>>Subject: Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged
>>
>>
>> > This may be a welcome news for some people in the state, but
>>gluttonous and
>> > dishonest people can misuse of this scheme.
>> > Getting married with a suitable life partner is a matter of our
>>willingness
>> > from heart and soul but encouraging the people to be married with
>>disabled
>> > by money? doesn't make any sense in my opinion.
>> > Warm regards,
>> >
>> > Amit Bhatt
>> >
>> > (MIS Analyst - Operation)
>> >
>> > Far Horizon Tours Pvt. Ltd. India
>> >
>> > www.farhorizonindia.com
>> >
>> > Voice: +91-129-409-8000, Ext. 093 | Fax: +91-129-409-8098
>> >
>> > Direct: +91-986-820-1812
>> >
>> > "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a progress,
>>working
>> > together is a success:
>> > - Original Message -
>> > From: "Rajesh Asudani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > To: 
>> > Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 12:36 PM
>> > Subject: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged
>> >
>> >
>> >>
>> >>  Staff
>> >> Reporter
>> >>  WCD prepares detailed scheme, Finance Department nod awaited
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> CDMO has to certify the person must live with 40 p.c. disability
>> >>
>> >> The scheme will help physically challenged girls
>> >>
>> >> BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa government is contemplating paying a cash
>> >> incentive of Rs. 50,000 to bride or groom who would come forward to
>>marry
>> >> a physically
>> >> challenged person.
>> >>
>> >> A detailed scheme for incentive to start a family life was prepared
>>by
>> >> Women and Child Development (WCD) Department. The WCD has moved the
>>file
>> >> to Finance
>> >> Department seeking latter's consent.
>> >>
>> >> Sources in WCD Department said in any case if a physically challenged
>>
>> >> person was getting married, he or she would be entitled to get Rs.
>>50,000.
>> >> A budgetary
>> >> allocation could be made for the purpose soon, a highly pla

Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged

[Rajesh Asudani]

Well, use and abuse are ubiquitous!

I feel any idea should be rejected only when preponderens of probabilities is 
tilted towards its being abused instead of used. And I do not find this 
proposal fit for rejection on this ground.

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mahendra
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 2:14 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged

not sure, its good idea. this will be surely misused.

At 09:06 AM 6/2/2008, you wrote:

>   Staff Reporter
>   WCD prepares detailed scheme, Finance Department nod awaited
>
>
>
>
>
>
>CDMO has to certify the person must live with 40 p.c. disability
>
>The scheme will help physically challenged girls
>
>BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa government is contemplating paying a cash
>incentive of Rs. 50,000 to bride or groom who would come forward to
>marry a physically
>challenged person.
>
>A detailed scheme for incentive to start a family life was prepared
>by Women and Child Development (WCD) Department. The WCD has moved
>the file to Finance
>Department seeking latter's consent.
>
>Sources in WCD Department said in any case if a physically
>challenged person was getting married, he or she would be entitled
>to get Rs. 50,000. A budgetary
>allocation could be made for the purpose soon, a highly placed source said.
>
>For identification of beneficiary, Chief District Medical Officers
>would have to certify that person must live with 40 per cent of
>disability for qualifying
>the eligibility.
>
>  A committee comprising of secretaries of health, panchayati raj,
> higher education and WCD would give a nod to final list of eligible couples.
>
>As per 2001 census reports, the total population of Orissa is
>36804660, of which 1021335 are persons with disability.
>
>There are many other surveys by National Sample Survey Organisation,
>office of Chief Commissioner Disability and WHO, which report higher
>percentage of
>the persons with disability in general population.
>
>Reacting to the development, Sruti Mohapatra, a prominent activist
>for physically challenged population in the State, said disability
>was a curse for many.
>
>
>"We have a patriarchal society. Generally girls with disability are
>left behind while their counterparts manage  to get married.
>
>The scheme will help the physically challenged girls," Ms. Mohapatra said.
>
>  Good gesture
>
>She said it would be a good gesture on behalf of the State
>government to extend incentive to start a family life by a
>physically challenged person.
>
>Earlier, the State government announced cash incentive of Rs. 50,000
>to encourage inter-caste marriage.
>
>It was decided that higher caste youths would get a one-time cash
>incentive of Rs. 50,000 if they marry SC and ST girls.
>
>The money would be kept in fixed deposits in any nationalised bank
>in the name of concerned girl.
>
>Whatever the number, the harsh reality is despite State Government's
>commitment to providing support services to enhance the quality of
>life of persons
>with disability in Orissa, low literacy, few jobs and widespread
>social stigma make disabled people among the most excluded.
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[AI] Incentives for marrying physically challenged

[Rajesh Asudani]

  Staff Reporter
  WCD prepares detailed scheme, Finance Department nod awaited






CDMO has to certify the person must live with 40 p.c. disability

The scheme will help physically challenged girls

BHUBANESWAR: The Orissa government is contemplating paying a cash incentive of 
Rs. 50,000 to bride or groom who would come forward to marry a physically
challenged person.

A detailed scheme for incentive to start a family life was prepared by Women 
and Child Development (WCD) Department. The WCD has moved the file to Finance
Department seeking latter's consent.

Sources in WCD Department said in any case if a physically challenged person 
was getting married, he or she would be entitled to get Rs. 50,000. A budgetary
allocation could be made for the purpose soon, a highly placed source said.

For identification of beneficiary, Chief District Medical Officers would have 
to certify that person must live with 40 per cent of disability for qualifying
the eligibility.

 A committee comprising of secretaries of health, panchayati raj, higher 
education and WCD would give a nod to final list of eligible couples.

As per 2001 census reports, the total population of Orissa is 36804660, of 
which 1021335 are persons with disability.

There are many other surveys by National Sample Survey Organisation, office of 
Chief Commissioner Disability and WHO, which report higher percentage of
the persons with disability in general population.

Reacting to the development, Sruti Mohapatra, a prominent activist for 
physically challenged population in the State, said disability was a curse for 
many.


"We have a patriarchal society. Generally girls with disability are left behind 
while their counterparts manage  to get married.

The scheme will help the physically challenged girls," Ms. Mohapatra said.

 Good gesture

She said it would be a good gesture on behalf of the State government to extend 
incentive to start a family life by a physically challenged person.

Earlier, the State government announced cash incentive of Rs. 50,000 to 
encourage inter-caste marriage.

It was decided that higher caste youths would get a one-time cash incentive of 
Rs. 50,000 if they marry SC and ST girls.

The money would be kept in fixed deposits in any nationalised bank in the name 
of concerned girl.

Whatever the number, the harsh reality is despite State Government's commitment 
to providing support services to enhance the quality of life of persons
with disability in Orissa, low literacy, few jobs and widespread social stigma 
make disabled people among the most excluded.


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Re: [AI] help required.

[Rajesh Asudani]

Good morning

I am fully aware of needless complexities of ncert site and impossibility of 
downloading a text book from it specially by a blind person.

So, please visit

www.ut7.in/sandbox/ncert_textbooks/ -

And download any ncert book of your choice.

Regards

Rajesh

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dear friends,

i would like to get political science  text books by NCERT class twelve  Major 
Concept in Political science,  Democracy in India. anyone of you have this 
book, kindly send it either by e-text or CD format.my address is krishnan M 
moothimoola Government Higher Secondary School Meenangadi , P.O. Meenangadi 
Wynad, Kerala. Pin: 673591. Mobile: 9495547984.
thanks in advance.
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[AI] SBI online registration

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

Has anybody, by any chance, ventured into
www.statebankofindia.com

for online registration of application for clerical posts?

I have been grappling with the monster since today morning for some of my 
friends desiring to enter the august portals of SBI, but without success.

After filling in all the details, server refuses to accept the form citing the 
over traffic as the cause.

To add insult to injury, SBI has centralized the acceptance of application fee 
at the main branch [at least in Nagpur] contrary to declaration in the 
advertisement that one should go to a CBS branch of SBI for depositing the fee 
with challan!


Any experiences, please.

Rajesh


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[AI] Landmark treaty

[Rajesh Asudani]

The recent entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of 
Persons with Disabilities, which was adopted on December 13, 2006 and opened
for signature on March 30, 2007, is certainly a landmark event. The 
international treaty is seen as marking a "paradigm shift" - from a 
charity-based approach,
which views persons with disabilities as "objects" of charity, medical 
treatment, and protection, to a rights-based approach of seeing them as 
"subjects"
capable of claiming their rights and making their own decisions on the basis of 
free and informed consent. The importance of this legally binding instrument
also derives from the sheer scale of coverage. An estimated 10 per cent of the 
world population, which means 650 million people, are affected by physical,
sensory, or mental impairments and remain on the margins of society; and two 
billion more are directly affected by the impact of disability. The convention,
which reaffirms the gamut of rights enshrined in existing international 
charters and is the first human rights treaty regional integration organisations
have been invited to sign and ratify along with individual countries, is a 
tacit recognition that enforcement of these rights has been far from 
satisfactory.

An estimated 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developed 
countries. What is more, there is a well-established correlation between poverty
and disability: the poor among those with disabilities constitute a 
disproportionate 20 per cent of the world's population that subsists on less 
than a
dollar a day. A potentially far-reaching benefit of the new approach is that, 
with disability proclaimed to be a mainstream issue, the status of such persons
will be reflected in national assessments of development and poverty reduction 
strategies and corresponding international frameworks, as in the case of
gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming performances. The Optional Protocol to the 
convention provides for its effective monitoring through individual petitions
when other avenues are exhausted, and a designated committee. As of May 15, 
2008, the convention had won 129 signatures and 26 ratifications, and the 
optional
protocol 71 signatures and 16 ratifications. Bangladesh was the only SAARC 
country to have ratified both convention and additional protocol. India ratified
the convention on October 1, 2007 but is yet to ratify the optional protocol. 
There is no good reason for a country that has adopted a fairly radical Right
to Information law to hold back on the additional protocol, which puts the 
emphasis on monitoring and guaranteed enforcement of the rights of persons with
disabilities.


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Re: [AI] concesion in railway

[Rajesh Asudani]

well, concession for self and escort in ac iind and ist classes is fifty 
percent  each and not 75%. I have availed it many times and it is called 
handicapped higher class concession.

Railway clerks give and deny it arbitrarily depending on interpretation of word 
handicapped at their own sweet will to include or exclude blind.

Railway officers, if they are there at all,  are slightly more cooperative.

Good luck!

rajesh

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dear chandrashekar

please visit this link for  detailed info on travel concessions for blind

www.disabilityindia.org/travelconcessions.cfm

i have discovered this site just yesterday and saw some details. i hope this
will help you. incidentally, 2nd   a c should get you a 75 per cent discount
for both you and your escort. i know this for a fact because i have
travelled the same class last year in april, unless this rule has been
amended.
regards
payal
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Subject: [AI] concesion in railway


> hello friends, i wish to know about consation for the totally vip in
> first class a.c and second a.c in all train. i enquired with customer
> care of railway, they are telling 50% while in the riservation counter
> denying to give consation in the above mentioned classes. please
> confirm anyone, whether consation is available or not?
> with best regards
> m.chandru
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Re: [AI] Creation of daisy books made easy

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Dipendra

The news seems to be good.

However, after installing the required software, when I tried to save a 
document created in word 2003 as daisy, it gave an error as: "save the document 
in word 2007 format".
Now, while installing, I came to know that software supports word xp and 2003 
as well!


Nextly, I am curious to know that even after one successfully saves a word 
document as daisy file, would it become a full fledged daisy book with voice, 
or it would be converted into daisy compatible format which has to be created 
into a daisy book by following certain procedures or by having it mechanically 
read?


Excuse my ignorance.

Regards

Rajesh


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Subject: [AI] Creation of daisy books made easy

Dear Members, Friends and Supporters of DAISY,

Today the first official release of Microsoft's "Save As DAISY XML"
translator for Microsoft Office Word and the simultaneous release of the
newest version of the DAISY Pipeline were announced.  Full details and links
to downloads, press release and related information, and support
documentation for the Microsoft "Save As DAISY XML" add-in are available
from the DAISY Web site:

http://www.daisy.org

The direct link to the Microsoft "Save As DAISY" area, in the Projects area
of the DAISY Web site, is:

http://www.daisy.org/projects/save-as-daisy-microsoft/

Information, links to the DAISY Pipeline press release, and downloads for
the Pipeline are in the  DAISY Pipeline project area at:

http://www.daisy.org/projects/pipeline/

Press releases for Microsoft's "Save As DAISY XML" translator are also
provided in DAISY  2.02 format. This DAISY DTB with synthetic speech was
created using the "Save As DAISY XML"  translator and the DAISY Pipeline. It
is also available for download from the Microsoft "Save As DAISY XML"
project area given above.


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[AI] Visually impaired man alleges raw deal

[Rajesh Asudani]

  Visually impaired man alleges raw deal
  Staff Reporter
  Doctor Bhuyan is going through the pains of unemployment






'88 per cent of lecturers' posts in special schools for blinds are lying vacant'

State blamed for faulty implementation of reservation policies

BHUBANESWAR: Prashant Bhuyan, the first visually handicapped (VH) person from 
Orissa to obtain a doctoral degree from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru 
University,
is now a disgruntled man.

After overcoming all kinds of adversities to achieve this success, Dr. Bhuyan 
is going through the pains of unemployment. He is preparing to leave the State
to sustain himself.

Thanks to Orissa Government's insouciant approach, educated visually 
handicapped persons, who should have been given priority in rehabilitation 
programmes,
have been pushed to the brink.

"Can you believe tht we have so far produced only 30 lecturers ever since the 
policy to rehabilitate visually handicapped population was pursued in the
State 30 years ago? Out of 200 teaching staff in Utkal University, none of them 
is visually impaired," rued Dr. Bhuyan, who is a senior member of Orissa
Association for the Blind (OAB).

 Workshop

Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on Education for all children with 
visual impairment here on Tuesday, he said the State Government came out with
its first circular reserving one per cent of total jobs for this category in 
1978 and subsequently increased it to three per cent in 1981.

"Where have the jobs earmarked for VH students vanished? Government is 
responsible for restricting the mission of mainstreaming the special category 
students,"
Mr. Bhuyan charged.

Agreed OAB General Secretary Sanyas Kumar Behera. "Let alone absorbing VH 
people in jobs, the government machinery has failed to provide basic 
infrastructure
for us to attain minimum education level.

About 88 per cent of lecturers' posts in special schools for blinds are lying 
vacant," Mr. Behera said.

They blamed faulty implementation of reservation policies by government for the 
present situation.

 Reserved posts

So far the State Government was claiming to have reserved posts department wise 
for blinds. "Every year, vacancy positions are advertised. But these are
not enough number of posts to incorporate us," Dr. Bhuyan said. Government 
should maintain separate 100-point reservation roster registers for the VH 
people,
OAB demanded.

Speaking on the occasion, State commissioner for persons with disabilities, 
Mona Sharma said, "we have started dialogue with industries and impressed upon
them to come out with a statement that how many posts they could offer for VH 
people. We will frame vocational training for them accordingly."


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Re: [AI] Made changes to MS Word settings and need help to correct

[Rajesh Asudani]

I think you will have to turn off track changes. perhaps the key command for it 
is control shift e. or you may use tool bar/menu bar for the same.

Rajesh

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Subject: [AI] Made changes to MS Word settings and need help to correct

Folks:

As I was looking at the tool bar of MS Word, I pressed 'track changes'
in order to see what I have deleted and inserted. Though this is a great
thing, I am now unable to see synonyms of words which I used to get
automatically if I press the applications button after selecting the
word for which I want meaning. When I press application button after
selecting the word now, I get things like 'track changes', 'reject
insertions', 'accept insertions', 'cut', 'copy' etc, but no 'synonyms'.
What to do and how to get back the original settings. I need this help
as early as possible, as I am sitting to finish some urgent work at
office.

Subramani


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Re: [AI] Good news and information

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello Suhas


, congrats!

Now, the changes in policy are enormous to be done.

I think you yourself are aware of many developments.

I would be particularly glad if such nominations in committees etc. could 
prevent the frauds of the past like constituting the arbitrary third category 
in blind low vision and partially sighted and  identifying and filling up the 
so many posts by the persons who can not lay claim to them legitimately, from 
reoccuring.

Now, that fraud is still persisting as new ads [like MPSC] continue to mention 
unabashedly about posts for partially sighted.

Now, that fraud can not be undone completely by any means, as reading low 
vision where ever partially sighted is mentioned, as says the circular of 
government, will only make available the posts identified for partially to low 
vision which is immaterial for totally blind. I think most persons would agree
 that it would have made an ocean of difference if the posts had been 
identified only for two statutory categories of blind and not for three. There 
are a host of other policy and implementation issues.

Kanchan had complied a few days ago, requirements largely based on my inputs.

If you are interested, I may send you the file containing about fifty such 
requirements.


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dear  friends,
 i am pleased to inform you that the government of maharashtra has 
appointed me on the state co-ordination committee as NGO representative for 
next three years.as you all know this is a statutory committee mentioned in 
section 13 of PWD act and chaired by minister for social justice.my special 
request to members of access india residing in the state of maharahtra that if 
they have any suggestions for the state government to implement certain 
policies for the diabled please do get in touch with me.
   AMITIES> From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 
11:48:40 +0530> Subject: [AI] Good news and information> > Hi Friends,> I have 
just heard of the great news of 2 of our members getting married. 
Congratulations to them. > I think information like this should be shared with 
the group.> Successes, promotions, awards, write-ups and all other achievements 
should be shared by the individual personally or other friends. > another 
friend has topped her class in her special course but she too is shy of 
sharing. > > Come on folks we need to feel proud of our friends and we need to 
tell others about you. Please share. > The Congratulatory messages should be 
directly sent to the individuals and not to the group . this is something each 
of us have to learn . > > So kindly send the information in and please let us 
all know. > Your success is our success > Kanchan Pamnani> Advo
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[AI] BSNL introduces Broadband Home Plan125

[Rajesh Asudani]

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd- Latest News

BSNL introduces Broadband Home Plan125

Posted on: 29-02-2008

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Sub:  Introduction of Broadband Home Plan125 -regarding BSNL has decided to 
introduce a new Broadband HomePlan125 as per details given below:

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Sl
Particulars
Home Plan 125
1
Bandwidth
256 Kbps/ up to 2 Mbps
2
SU/ MU
SU
3
Monthly Charges (Rs.)
125
4
Download/ Upload Limit Per month
150 MB
5
Additional usage charges / MB beyond free   download/ upload limit (Rs.)
0.90
6
Free E-mail IDs/ Space
1 / 5 MB
7
Minimum Hire period
Three Months
8
Security Deposit
NIL
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 Other terms and conditions :
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* The monthly charges for modems & their sale priceshall remain be the same 
as for existing plans.
*
* The download limit shall be sum of upload and download data volume
*
* The above rates are exclusive of Service Tax which will be charged as per 
  prevailing rates;
*
* All other terms and conditions will remain same.
*
* The above tariff will be effective from 1st March, 2008
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Re: [AI] To hell with disability

[Rajesh Asudani]

such a wrathful determination sounds enigmatic to me. Maybe, it is desirable, 
even necessary for habilitation/rehabilitation, but to persist with it as a way 
of life?!!



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[SCI-India] Digest Number 1062

"Navin Gulia"
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Tue Mar 4, 2008 1:22 am (PST)

To hell with disability

I remember I started running every morning and playing football when I
was in 3rd grade, boxing when I was in 7th grade and athletics when I
was in 9th
grade. Running in the morning mist, chill, biting cold of peak winters
or running through the countryside in scorching sun or in the pouring
rain or running
up a mountain, I loved it, I cherished it, I savoured it.

One fine day I was trying to inch my wheelchair along the hospital
corridor smelling of dettol and phenyl. Partially working hands, aching
muscles, hurting
thumb, it was only a task/job. I didn't dislike it. My wheelchair and me
are buddies, I have loved being in it. Together we took on the world and
everything
it had to offer. If a person on two legs passes by I really don't Gape
at him but when I go in a crowd a few poor leggies gape as if they are
just witnessing
an alien invasion of planet earth (not that aliens would really surprise
me) and I do pray that God should give these poor people some excitement
in their
lives so that they have something better to gape at.

People have two legs and cannot even maintain any decent physical
fitness are bothered about a guy flying around in a wheelchair, having a
ball of a time.
Laughable.

At 22 I was in the army. In a wheelchair I went to college, flirted with
girls, fell in love a few times, had a few heartbreaks, jobs, bread and
butter,
adventure sports. A few mountains to climb, a few oceans to swim and a
few jungles and deserts to explore. how the hell could life have been
any better.

A lot of people, patients, doctors and scientists, are obsessed with
finding a cure for SCI (Spinal Cord Injuries). I don't know, I find it a
very dumb
and dull topic. Here the world and people are suffering from extremism,
terrorism, frustrationism, emptyism, depressionism, purposelessism etc
and here
we are bothered about a certain physical injury called SCI. I think
people should desperately need a cure from many other things and
attitudes before even
bothering about a cure for SCI.

If you/society wants me to be weak so that they can empathise with me,
sympathise with me, pityise with me, sorry you are at the wrong place, I
am not going
to oblige. If you/the society is looking for an opportunity to show
empathy, sympathy or pity, so that you can feel great inside, to hell
with you. I show
you empathy, sympathy and pity.

A drunk person who was finding it difficult to walk straight said to me
sometime back 'I will pray for you' and I immediately said 'and I will
pray for
you (that God gives you some sense)'. Although I know God doesn't give
you anything. He has already given you the ability to be sensible, If
you still
choose not to be sensible, he is not to blame. I am rude, I am straight,
I am a bully, I would love to get in the middle of a bunch of sleeping
Lions and
kick the air out of them. A friend for friends and a tearing tiger for
those who ask for it, that's me. Now that we are over with the
introduction, let
us talk business. "I am not decent/ gentlemanly with problems/obstacles
in my life. I kick them out of my way."
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[AI] Mahema Devadoss, writer-artist, passes away

[Rajesh Asudani]

  Mahema Devadoss, writer-artist, passes away
  T. Ramakrishnan

   - Photo: Special Arrangement 
  Mahema Devadoss.






CHENNAI: Mahema Devadoss, writer-artist, passed away in the early hours of 
Monday at her residence in Santhome here. She was 67. She is survived by her
husband Manohar Devadoss, technocrat-artist-writer, and daughter Sujatha.

Though Mahema became a quadriplegic following a highway accident near 
Ulundurpet in Tamil Nadu in December 1972, she did not give up hope, but found 
a new
meaning in her life. She and her husband, who started losing vision before the 
accident, brought out greeting cards of five or six types at the end of
every year.

While Mr. Devadoss, a specialist in intricate line drawings of landscapes and 
monuments, drew the sketches, Mahema, despite being wheelchair-bound, provided
the content for each drawing with a historical perspective of the monument. 
"She was a spirited person. For writing the text, she would go to libraries,
apart from consulting various books," recalls Mr. Devadoss, who is now almost 
blind.

Extremely good at marketing, she managed funds "fantastically," the artist 
says, displaying grace in times of personal tragedy. Every year, leading 
corporate
houses bought the greeting cards and the proceeds went to charity. Last year, 
31,000 cards fetched Rs.2.38 lakh.

In 1970, when Mr. Devadoss went to Oberlin College in Ohio, United States, to 
pursue post-graduation in chemistry, Mahema joined him. She worked there as
the Programme Director (Asia House), arranging several programmes such as 
Bharatanatyam and south Indian cuisine-related events. "Of course, we had an
Indian bias," Mr. Devadoss said, adding that he and his wife continued to 
maintain their touch with the college.

 A post-graduate in English, Mahema had brilliant academic credentials. It was 
after becoming a mother that she did her post-graduation (1968-1970). She
was a gold medallist. Mr. Devadoss pointed out that his wife, who was driving 
the car at the time of the accident, never turned bitter, though a senseless
lorry driver was responsible for her being thrown out of the car.

 The couple's daughter Sujatha, married to an American diplomat, lives in 
Dubai. Her collegemate at Stella Maris, Joan Rajadas, said that when Sujatha was
a student of the college, the couple attended every event at the institution, 
which had a special place for Mahema, herself an illustrious alumna of the
college.


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Re: [AI] Where to file a complaint against Airtel and NDNCR? leagleadvise required.

[Rajesh Asudani]

Oh, subramani,

Do you still harbour such tentalizing illusions about indian judiciary and the 
system at large?


Rajesh
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leagleadvise required.

Using Vodafone in Bangalore, I face the same problem. But folks, I don't
know how far this is true, but I am told that if we still receive
promotional calls after registering with Do Not Call, we can sue the
marketer and are eligible for Rs 50,000 compensation from them. Not
tested this yet. Perhaps one of you may have a go at this.

Subramani



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leagleadvise required.

Dear AI Members,
I did register my Airtel's number for National Do Not Call Registry on
22-12-2007. And according to the rule all promotional calls should be
ban with in 45 days. But still I am getting Airtel's promotional calls
for caller-tunes. I informed to the customer care, they noted my
complaints 2 3 times but nothing happend. Then I wrote an email to:
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They forwarded my email to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
But nothing happend. Now whenever I call to the customer care
regarding this matter they simply disconnect my call or just say that
sir, we have noted your complaint and this will not happen in future.
Whenever I ask for the complaint number they disconnect my call. I am
tired, and according to the rule I should not get any calls. Because I
registered from my cell and I don't have any info about the email
address which customer care gave for my number's registration, I can't
make a complaint on the website. And I didn't find any form for
registering the cell number. But I know that we can register. Now what
is the next step I can take? I have all the information. I have my
registration number, that email which I sent to the NDNCR.
Waiting for the advise.
With Regards,
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[AI] A tribute to Baba Amte

[Rajesh Asudani]

SPACES OF CHANGE

  Living with dignity


  NEETA DESHPANDE

 Beyond rejection by relatives, friends and society, to rebuild 
one's life and a community based on hard work and dignity - that's the essence
of Amte's Anandwan.




   Photo: PTI Hope and refuge: Baba 
Amte.





The incredible story of Anandwan, an 
expansive, cooperative town of 2,000 leprosy-afflicted and disabled residents,
began one rainy night. While returning home, Murlidhar Devidas Amte - better 
known as the humanitarian crusader Baba Amte - ; came across what seemed to
be a bundle on the side of the road. When he took a closer look, Amte, to his 
horror, encountered a man in the last stages of leprosy. He saw a rotting
mass of human flesh without fingers and toes, with holes, sores and worms in 
place of a nose and eyes. Horrified and afraid, he ran home. But he could
not live with himself. To overcome the fear he had experienced, he resolved to 
work with the leprosy-afflicted, a life-changing decision that laid the
seeds for his future course of action.

In 1951, on 50 acres of stony wasteland inhabited by wild animals near Warora 
in north-eastern Maharashtra, Amte along with his wife Sadhana and six patients
crippled by leprosy, started building Anandwan, a leprosarium and farm where 
those shunned by their families and society could live and work with dignity.
Among the first tasks, Amte and his companions with deformed hands and feet, 
built shelters and dug a well which took almost two months. In three years'
time, Anandwan grew to a community of 60 people building a new life together. 
Agriculture, the mainstay of Anandwan's economy, developed gradually, along
with its diverse endeavours.

Impressive growth

Today, Anandwan sprawls across 175 hectares, encompassing hospitals for the 
treatment, training and rehabilitation of leprosy patients, schools for the
leprosy-afflicted, blind, deaf-mute and handicapped and a home for the 
leprosy-afflicted old. It boasts of 120 hectares of agricultural land and 
vocational
training centres for disabled youth and rural school and college dropouts. It 
also includes a home for senior citizens, a community nursery for orphans
and the children of those with leprosy, and housing for some 2,000 residents, 
among various other endeavours. These varied activities at Anandwan are carried
out by the leprosy-afflicted and disabled themselves. More than five decades of 
hard, laborious work has created this "grove of joy" which offers opportunities
to live a life of dignity to its residents.

During my visit to Anandwan, I watch a partially blind man named Govind weaving 
a handloom mat. The task demands craftsmanship, patience and attention to
detail. Govind progresses extremely slowly but with confidence. A visitor 
comments, "He can't see a thing so I don't know how he weaves." At Anandwan,
countless such persons with disabilities are trained in trades ranging from 
carpet making to carpentry, handloom weaving to electrical work, tailoring
to repairing air conditioners. The rehabilitated members of Anandwan's 
community produce a diverse range of products including cloth and carpets, 
leather
products and metal furniture, coolers and bicycles. In a country where the 
disabled are usually sighted begging on the streets or in trains in miserable
conditions without any dignity, Amte's creative response - "Work builds, 
charity destroys" - comes alive in the vocational training centres here.

Through the years, Anandwan has been home to many remarkable individuals who 
have overcome enormous odds to rebuild their lives fruitfully, utilising the
opportunities provided here.

Courageous lives

Eighty-three-year-old Bansilalji is one such individual. A long-time colleague 
of Amte, Bansilalji talks of the devastating discrimination he faced when
afflicted by leprosy. "Anywhere in the world," he tells me emphatically, "once 
you have leprosy, you have no father, no mother, no brother, no relatives.
No one loves you." With a smile on his wrinkled face, he is rational and 
understanding about the absolute rejection he faced from his near and dear ones.
They were very afraid of getting infected, he tells me. They were illiterate 
and believed that leprosy could not be cured, he reasons further. People from
his village, including his own relatives, would refuse to visit his house and 
buy the milk of his buffaloes. Bansilalji found that people who used to love
him and care for him - his parents, siblings, wife and friends - now 
systematically avoided him. They refused to eat with him, refused to talk to 
him,
rejected him entirely. Utterly frustrated, he decided to leave home, resolving 
to commit suicide. But fortunately, he happened to meet Amte in 1956, and
in the days that followed, played a significant role in helping him develop 

Re: [AI] LIC

[Rajesh Asudani]

Let me assure all blind friends that statements mentioned by mr. agrawal are 
totally false without any grain of truth to support them.


The point is: whether based on this e mail I will be able to revert that higher 
premium being charged and whether there will not be  any charging of more 
premium in future in future and denied policies become available to the blind?

cite this e mail in public, go to court, agitate, and maybe, one or two 
individuals would be benefited singularly in an arbitrary fashion, as if alms 
are given, and the rest is silence.

Call me a cynic if you like.



Rajesh


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Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 12:01 AM
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Subject: [AI] LIC

Dear friends,

A few months ago there was a meeting convened in Mumbai wherein it was 
mentioned that some of the LIC policies are not allowed for blind friends.  On 
behalf of NAB Mr. K. Ramkrishna, Mr. Pravin Dandia, Mr. Suhas Karnik and I met 
Mr Agarwal, the Executive Director, Actural Department, LIC and presented him 
with our concerns.  Following is the correspondence which is selfexplanatory.  
I am extremely sorry for not posting it earlier.







May 18, 2007





Mr. G.N. Agarwal,

Executive Director(Actuarial)

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Yogekshema, Jeevan Bima Marg,

Nariman Point

MUMBAI 400 021.



Sub: Our meeting dated 13/03/2007



Dear Shri. Agarwal,



It was indeed nice meeting you on the 13th of March'07, we were quite touched 
by your special interest and kind consideration towards the blind.



In the said meeting we had discussed  a few issues regarding the policies of 
L.I.C. towards its blind clients.  Enclosed please find copy of the note which 
we had presented to you on that day.  May I  request you to kindly look into 
the matters raised therein and reply us suitably to allay our apprehensions in 
this regard.



Looking forward to your communication,





Yours in the cause of the blind,







KETAN KOTHARI

Asstt. Director













March 13, 2007



Mr. G.N. Agarwal,

Executive Director(Acturial)

Life Insurance Corporation of India

MUMBAI.



Sir,



At the outset let me thank you on behalf of the National Association for the 
Blind-India, for promptly granting us an appointment to discuss certain issues 
pertaining to the blind community.



We would like to draw your kind attention to the following points



  1.. In endowment and other schemes of LIC, blind people are charged extra 
premium. We concede the fact that the amount of premium is determined by the 
perceived risk.  However, it is our humble opinion that there is no statistical 
data to support this "high risk "  perception.
2. Some of the Policies like "Jeevan Anand" "Jeevan Mitra" Jeevan Chhaya" 
etc. offer double and triple accident benefits/life cover which is not allowed 
to the blind.

  3.. Some of your excellent policies like the "Janashri" for un organized 
labour are also not available to the blind, although the majority of our blind 
community is engaged in un organized sector.


We would request LIC, to kindly take a more equitable view of the requirement 
of this community and allow us the maximum benefits that may accrue from 
Insurance.



Looking forward to your kind co-operation



Yours in the cause of the blind,





PRAVIN  C. DANDIA
Hon. Secretary






(Mono LIC) Life Insurance Corporation of India



Actuarial Department, Central Office, "YOGAKSHEMA", Jeevan Bima Marg, Mumbai 
400 021.

Tel: 022-66598370/22852174, Fax: 022-22028321

Ref. Actuarial/PS   
   14th July, 2007

Shri Ketan Kothari

Asstt. Director

National Association for the Blind

Mulla House

51, Mahatma Gandhi Road

MUMBAI 400 023.

Dear Sir,

Re : Insurance cover to blind persons

We thank you for your letter dated 18th May 2007 enclosing a copy of your 
earlier letter dated 13th March, 2007.

Regarding the points raised in your enclosed letter we have to inform you as 
under:

1.  It is not correct that we do not allow some of our plans 
such as Jeevan Anand, Jeevan Mitra, Jeevan Chhaya etc. to the blind persons.
We do not have any restriction with regard to plan and term for the insurance 
cover.  The only requirement is that the person to be insured should be 
gainfully
employed which is one of our basic requirement for all whether they are 
disabled or not disabled.

2.  It is also incorrect that Janashree Bima Yojana is not 
available to the blind persons.  It is a social security group insurance scheme
and provides insurance protection to persons below poverty line and marginally 
above poverty line provided they are members of the approved 
occupational/vocational
groups.

3.  It is a

Re: [AI] IT sector starts shedding its differently abled resources.

[Rajesh Asudani]

Dear Shadab

excuse me, but after going through message a couple of times, I am unable to 
get at the gist.

>From what I comprehend I think you are trying to suggest some kind of a sting 
>to prove the discrimination with vi by it companies.

Now it is not something concrete like taking bribe to be captured on camera and 
telecast nationwide.

In fact, keeping employees on contract and terminating them at will is not 
contrary to any existing regulations on the private sector.

Contract employment is a part and parcel of private sector nowadays.

Even if we assume that only vi employees are being kept on contract and not 
confirmed, it is extremely difficult to establish it beyond doubt let alone 
capture it on camera.

as is said earlier, corporates do know sophisticated ways of avoiding legal 
trap like giving breaks/terminating contract and re-negotiating it with same 
person.

It is what is called "hire and fire" policy in west, and adequate social 
security or stringent  regulations may put forward the solution.

Rajesh


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Subject: Re: [AI] IT sector starts shedding its differently abled resources.

Dear Harish sir and others:

Thank you for your emails.

Agreed in order to "prove candidly discrimination is Practiced" is
very difficult but not impossible. I have a plan which would look
childish - however I am confident that if anyhow we managed this then
our target will fell as a house of cards. Besides this, I presume that
we do not have enough options either.

In the recent passed I heard a bit of the programme "Citizen
Journalist" on CNN-IBN English. To give a sketchy outline - the foul
play is recorded in a camera by the common folks and sent to the
channel which they broadcast (understandably after the approval of the
editor).

I understand that for us gathering a proof like this will be a
Herculean task, but we can do this by arranging a rendezvous for this
covert shooting. This, I feel, should not entrap only a single
company; but we have to hunt down several preys because if we targeted
only a single company then others would become vigilant and after that
reaching them will be beyond us.

I have repeatedly said that being handicaps we deserve more than
others from the nation. Mr Subramani has rightly pointed out that we
do not have a strong votebank and therefore we are being pushed aside.
Let us use this weakness as our strongest point, because this will let
others know that how Praetorian the Indian realpolotik is.

We will need a lot of money to arrange for trained cameramen etc. in
which the Human Rights firms might help us because if we put our
project before them, they will feel that they will earn a lot of fame
in helping the disables. They will come in the limelight because this
will be an operation which will not only push the emotional button,
but since never has such an operation engineered so it would grab the
freedom of minds of the whole nation. Government also bestows a lot of
prizes on such initiatives - though this would be a bit skirting from
what I said earlier - but anyhow, it is so.

I am sorry if my plan is airy-fairy. But by the list postings I
presumed that there isn't any shrewd plan coming up so I thought I
might wrongly make a little difference.

Sincerely,

Shadab Husain

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[AI] Blind People's Other Senses Not More Acute

[Rajesh Asudani]

Blind People's Other Senses Not More Acute
Blindfolded

Mind-myth no. 2: studies show that the blind's other senses are not more acute, 
but they can learn some amazing skills to compensate, like echolocation.

It's an oft-repeated idea that blind people's other senses compensate for their 
lack of sight. Like the idea that we
only use 10% of our brains
, it is probably repeated because its rosy optimism seems harmless. In fact 
it's a myth with a kernel of truth.

To shoot this myth down we need to make an important distinction. There is a 
difference between having better hearing, and using auditory information more
effectively, which some blind people do to an extraordinary degree. This 
difference is at the root of the myth. Let's have a look at what the studies 
have
found.

Smelling

Studies have compared the threshold at which blind and sighted young people can 
identify smells. Rosenbluth, Grossman and Kaitz (2000), for example, found
no difference in this, nor in blinded and sighted children's ability to 
identify the different smells they were exposed to. The blind children did, 
however,
give a wider range of labels to the smells, suggesting they paid more attention 
to smells.

Hearing

The spatial hearing abilities of blind and sighted individuals were examined by 
Ashmead et al. (1998). They tested how well participants were able to tell
the direction a sound was coming from. In this test the blind children did 
perform better, but only marginally so. Again, this suggests blind children
are making better use of their sense of hearing, not that their sense of 
hearing is ramped up to compensate for lack of sight.

Touching

Perhaps, though, despite not having superior olfactory or auditory powers, 
blind children have a better sense of touch? Morrongiello et al. (1994) tested
this by giving blind and (blindfolded) sighted children different types of 
objects to identify. Some objects were miniature versions of large objects,
like a bicycle, while other objects were oversized versions of small objects, 
such as a big key.

In fact both groups got the same number of objects correct, had problems with 
the same objects and seemed to use the same strategies to identify the objects.
A study on older children did, however, find evidence that by the age of 13 
blind children had developed superior tactile strategies than sighted children
(D'Angiulli, Kennedy & Heller, 1998).

Other senses?

Of course smelling, hearing and feeling are not the only human senses. There is 
also taste along with less-famous but no less vital senses like thermoception
(temperature), equilibrioception (balance) and proprioception (body awareness). 
I haven't been able to find studies on these but I'd be willing to bet
the findings would be the same as for hearing, feeling and smelling.

So strictly speaking the myth is just that, blind people's other senses don't 
compensate for their lack of sight. But, while blind people don't have a more
acute sense of smell, taste or touch, they can use these senses more 
effectively.

Learning echolocation

Using echolocation is one of the most striking demonstrations of the way in 
which people can make more effective use of their sense of hearing. Dan Kish
is the Director of
World Access for the Blind
 and this inspiring short film explains how he uses echolocation to safely ride 
a bicycle on the public roads, just by clicking his tongue. This is absolutely
fantastic!

PS:

I can take the last statement only with a grain of salt, and even if it is so, 
it is an exception and not a general truth.

The above mail confirms my long-held belief about other senses of blind not 
being superior but their effective use by osome.

Rajesh


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Re: [AI] NEED GUIDANCE

[Rajesh Asudani]

well, such messages of apologetic ignorance are not practicable in a group 
setting, for any body not knowing the answer may legitimately and hopefully 
presume that some one else may do the need full.

And, yes, raj, I would be replying to you shortly.

Sorry for the delay.

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RAJ VASWANI
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:20 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] NEED GUIDANCE

Hello dear friend,
I'm very thankful to you for sending this valuable information. But for the
rest of the members, It is my request that kindly don't avoid/ignore any
query posted by any member of the list. Whether you know the answer of that
query or not. At least you can say that I don't know enough about it but
I'll surely inform you if I'd be able to collect any information in this
regard. I request to all the members to kindly consider this advise.
Sorry for writing anything wrong.
Hope to get the positive reply this time.
- Original Message -
From: "Suresh Sambandhan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] NEED GUIDANCE


> Hi Friend,
>
> In call center, a different software is used.  It is
> known as CRM that is, Customer Relation Management.
> JAWS does not read the contents of the screen.  I
> think we have to search for scripts which would enable
> JAWS to read efficiently.
>
> In that software, the Customer Care Executive enters
> the details of the customer and gets the elaborate
> details of that particular customer; for example, If
> we call Airtel Customer Service, they will ask our
> mobile number and our name.  As soon as they enter our
> number and our name, they get details about our plan,
> tariff, validity of the sim and so on.  I gave a deep
> thought whether visually challenged can work in the
> field.  Customer Care Executive speaks to the customer
> and reads the contents on the screen simultaneously.
> On other hand, we have to listen to JAWS as well as
> the customer.  The solution is to get script for JAWS
> and braille display.  We can read the contents of the
> screen by using our hands and talk to the customer
> simultaneously.  We have solution but people have to
> realise it.
>
> Regards
> Suresh
> --- RAJ VASWANI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Hello accessindia,
>> I have some queries related to VI persons regarding
>> call centers.
>> I'd like to put up these queries among you with this
>> hope that I'll be able to get the appropriate
>> replies.
>> 1. Are those software's supported by jaws which are
>> used by the call centers for various purposes?
>> 2. How does a VI customer care officer handles the
>> system while talking to the caller?
>> I mean, for registering the complaint, for providing
>> the required information by the customer?
>> Any help/suggestion will be highly appreciated.
>> RAJ VASWANI
>> CONTACT NO:
>> +919312251593
>> I-MAIL ID:
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> Regards
>
> Suresh. S
>
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>
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[AI] cell phone for hearing impaired

[Rajesh Asudani]

In a bid to develop mobile phones for people with hearing difficulty, Japanese 
telecom operator NTT DoCoMo have launched their ultra-slim Bluetooth handset
called "Sound Leaf Plus" during the  recently-concluded Mobile World Congress 
in Barcelona.

The mobile receiver-microphone combo works using the "bone-conduction" 
principle. When pressed against the bone just below the ear, it sends sound 
vibrations
to the auditory nerves through the cranial bones.
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 Weighing only 45gm, "Sound Leaf Plus" connects through the Bluetooth link or a 
hard wire to the cellular phone service. It is said that this is the first
attempt when bone-conduction technology has been used in combination with a 
telephone coil.

Contemporarily, bone-conduction has been used mostly in specialized, military 
devices in the form of throat microphones or diver communication sets to provide
hand-free operation for pilots and underwater operators. However, this 
technology has been in the news even before for consumer products like Aliph's 
JAWBONE
Bluetooth headset and Pantech's A140PTA clamshell phone.

Meanwhile, NTT DoCoMo's new Bluetooth handset has been developed by NEC/Tokin, 
and includes a high-frequency switch that improves sound articulation. In
addition to those with age-related hearing problems, the device is also useful 
for those with normal hearing when they're in noisy environments, said a
NTT DoCoMo spokesperson.

"Sound Leaf" will be available to DoCoMo subscribers in Japan for a price of 
$116 or 13,000 Yen.

For the rest, here's hoping this useful device reaches the Indian consumer in 
the ne


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Re: [AI] sell info

[Rajesh Asudani]

NO, NOT AT LEAST BSNL IN NAGPUR

RAJESH

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chaodhari, 
Sanjeev IN BOM SISL
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:15 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] sell info

Dear friends

Hi

Yesterday while traveling I realize that name of the tower is replace by
"sms to ckt for cricket update on so and so no. rs 3" or something like
that from sell info.

It was not limited to single tower it was in Mumbai.

I spoke with customer service. According to them it is not an issue. It
is done by system and they can't do anything.

If I have to submit more feedback to them then I can write to them at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Needless to write its usefulness those who use mobile screen reader
while traveling. Now the question is weather it is limited to Mumbai
only or all India problem. Are the other operators behaving in the
similar manner?

Realizing power of my complaint, but at the same time realizing
individually I cannot bring change I am writing this mail to you.

Please give your feedback.

Thanks,

When you don't have any choice, you have a choice to work hard.

Sanjeev

Email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Space:n
http://daarshnicsanjeev/spaces/live.com

Call: +919820637390
o, not at least BSNL IN NAGPUR

rAJESH
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Re: [AI] IT sector starts shedding its differently abled resources.

[Rajesh Asudani]

a steady government job, in my view, with all its attendant evils is a safe and 
sure bait for a disabled person-more so for a visually impaired.

Call me radical if you like.

But we would be doing a great wrong in forsaking the fight for reservation and 
accurate identification and equal opportunities without any discrimination in 
government sector.

Totally blind, all over india, and more so in maharashtra, have nil fresh job 
opportunities despite all legal and governmental harangues.


Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sudhir R (NeSTIT)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:49 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] IT sector starts shedding its differently abled resources.


> Hi folks !
>
> Hope the list members recollect an issue I had raised about six months back - 
> about the so-called  new employers of the differently abled, the IT & ITES 
> companies, keeping the disabled resources on long periods of contract, 
> without confirming them.
>
> The ensuing discussion had centred on the benefits of the contract system and 
> how it was really progressive.  The issue was swept under the carpet unlike 
> other "serious" issues like discrimination by airlines against the visually 
> challenged, the mistakes in grammar in the list postings, etc.
>
> Now that  the IT sector has started feeling the heat of the Rupee 
> appreciation and the US economic melt-down, the poor disabled  resources have 
> started getting contract termination notices.  Funnily, a multinational 
> behemoth which describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and draws 
> lot of media publicity from this is one of the first to initiate action that 
> might impact some of our own list members.
>
> There is little that we can do but sit and watch as the most important social 
> security mechanism available to the Indian blind, a steady job, is kicked out 
> from their grasp thanks to biased corporate policies.  While appreciating the 
> fact that job mobility is the in-thing in a globalised existence, let us not 
> forget that the disadvantaged in India, like us disabled, do not have an 
> elaborate social security mechanism to fall back on in such circumstances.
>
> Finally, when all the hype dies down, the only recourse to the disabled who 
> are not from well-heeled families may still be government jobs and / or 
> traditional sectors like teaching, vocational trades and self-employment.
>
> Rgds
>
> RS
> M: 98 472 76 126
>
>
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Re: [AI] Policy urgent

[Rajesh Asudani]

The policy is surely comprehensive and well drafted.

However, I am reproducing some paras below with suggestions embeded in brackets 
within those paras themselves:

...
Limiting a candidate's choice of a Scribe on grounds of age, capabilities, 
qualifications, level of education or marks scored  ...[even on gender]...is 
actually unfair and prejudices the candidate. It is for the Examining Authority 
to take care of supervision as stated in 6 hereinabove.


a. In case the candidate avails the services of his/her own scribe/writer, the 
scribe/writer   should be one grade junior in academic qualification than the 
candidate if from the same stream.  However, this condition shall not apply if 
the scribe/writer is from a different stream, [or the exam being conducted 
is an internal examination of a school.]]


ii.  In any case, the time interval between when such a scribe ceased 
to be a student himself/herself and the time he/she is acting as a scribe 
should not be more than three years, because with the lapse of time, natural 
abilities of a student like writing speed, taking dictation and writing an 
examination efficiently in a specified time frame, suffer a considerable 
decline. However strict adherence to this requirement cannot be stretched 
beyond a logical point. .[why not? and, what is the logical point 
restraining the implementation of such provision?, it is only fair that only 
students are incorporated in the pannel of scribes, if such a thing ever takes 
place, firstly because of reasons of decline in examination capacities of non 
students, and secondly to dispell the misconception resulting from giving 
lecturers etc. as scribes that blind students do receive an undue advantage.]]

..



...


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pamnani
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:26 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] Policy urgent




I hope this Policy is Ok with everyone. if not then please call me on 
9821013644 urgently.
The Policy for Examination of the Disabled


The Policy for the Examination of the Disabled envisages a tension free 
environment for the Disabled before, during and after the Examination.  
 It is time that India had a comprehensive, standard but dynamic policy for 
examination of the Disabled.



The need for a standard and comprehensive Policy throughout India for the 
examination of the Disabled has been growing since:



  a.. Every year more and more Disabled candidates are appearing for various 
examinations.
  b.. The kind of Disability that has to be considered has also been increasing 
over the years.
  c.. Number of examining bodies has been increasing over the years


  a.. Various orders/judgments/directions have been passed by various 
Courts/Commissions/Authorities that deal with the problem in piecemeal.


  a.. Various examination conducting authorities have different rules and/or 
implement the rules in different ways.


  a.. Technology is improving and needs to be taken into account


  a.. The anxiety suffered by the examinees before and during the examination 
has to be removed


  a.. Questions asked at written examinations and the examinations themselves 
are varied and need to be answered in various ways.


  a.. Competition is increasing and the Disabled have to be given a level 
playing field.


1. Comprehensive



Looking at the needs of each Disability, the Policy must cover as many issues 
as possible and not leave any ambiguities and lacuna. Basically it has to cover 
all questions raised by the officials of the Examining authority who tend to 
harangue the candidates just before the examinations.



2. Flexible and Dynamic



The implementers of the Policy have to be able to adapt to the situation. There 
may be a need to change the Scribe at the last minute or a Disability may arise 
while the exam Schedule is on for eg. A candidate may fracture his hand while 
returning from a paper and may need the use of a Scribe for the remaining 
papers. Also technology is evolving and needs to be taken into account. The 
discretion of the officials of the Examining authority has to be exercised 
keeping the best interest of the candidate in mind.

This Policy must be reviewed periodically after recording the experience of all 
concerned.



3. All Examinations



This Policy will apply to all examinations being conducted in India generally 
and specifically to examinations conducted by Educational institutions- schools 
and  colleges (both internal and external), School and College Boards, 
universities and deemed universities, autonomous bodies conducting entrance or 
promotional examinations as well as all recruiting/promoting  authorities and 
any other authorities or bodies under which a Disabled examinee wishes to 
appear for an examination for any purpose whatsoever.



The categorization of exams into exams conducted by educational instit

[AI] queries

[Rajesh Asudani]

Hello friends

I have a few queries and would be pleased if anybody could answer them:

1. How well jaws 8 supports windows vista, or is it necessary to go in for jaws 
9 in order to use it?

2. Is there any way out to prevent outlook 2007 from following links in message 
automatically? I mean whenever a message contains any urls it tries to open 
them without any conscious initiative on my part? any setting any checkbox 
anywhere to be unchecked?

3. any body could provide me vetri's contact details.

thanking you

Rajesh Asudani


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Re: [AI] Writing style

[Rajesh Asudani]

my earlier comment ought not to have been construed in general terms but 
applying only to the mail to which it formed a direct reply, for it,  despite 
my best efforts conveyed meaning which may, by no stretch of imagination, form 
the subject matter of this list's focus.
To read off-topic mails, that too in such a twisted language!!!



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ravi Paul
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:06 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style

Hai people,
I must first admit that I never knew that we need great english to  be
a member of this list.

I truely


On 2/14/08, Rajesh Asudani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> please scrape out rubbish!
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Khem chand
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:04 PM
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
>
> hello good after non and happy well in times day forall access india's teem
> i will be vary aknodge
> - Original Message -
> From: "Viraj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Please note that nowhere in its guidelines this list emphasises on any
> > particular standard of language to be maintained. Besides, people joining
> > this list are of various educational levels and background. To expect from
> > all of us to use a perfectly refined English, therefore, does not appear
> > justified. True, one must always improve. But one must not make a regid
> > distinction in terms of being higher or lower in terms of one's language
> > skills. As Ved Prakash sir said, one can always ask for clarifications if
> > things do not sound clear. I would add that there seems no problem if one
> > suggests someone to improve his/her language skills. But I see no reasons
> > to
> > get "appalled", nor do we should behave to someone as if one has committed
> > some crime.
> >
> > You haven't named anyone. But it is more than obvious that you reacted to
> > Govind's introductory mail. The mistakes he made by no means barred us
> > from
> > understanding what he want to say or request. Having a career of a voice
> > and
> > accent trainer (or any career for that matter) ahead, he will have to do a
> > lot of hard work, true. But for no good reason should he take his
> > achievements so far as a matter of "shame".
> >
> > What appears appalling to me is the way someone has to apologise for once
> > communication method, even when that method, albeit a bit odd in terms of
> > grammar and syntax, was sufficient enough to convey his ideas. Let this
> > list
> > not be a place restricted only for perfect English speakers/writers, but
> > the
> > one in which we all, regardless of our communication skills, can exchange
> > our ideas, views and knowledge on the topics meant to be discussed here.
> >
> > Regards.
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Ketan Kothari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: 
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:33 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
> >
> >
> >>I do not understand what your problem is, Amit.  If people feel insulted
> >> then all the more they would try to improve.  And, remember, I have not
> >> named anyone.  I still maintain what I wrote the other day and shall
> >> continue to do so.  If I am coming across as offensive the moderator is
> >> free
> >> to ban me.
> >> - Original Message -
> >> From: "Amit Bhatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> To: 
> >> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:45 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
> >>
> >>
> >>> Dear Ketan,
> >>> Nobody would like to differ with the thought that one must always try to
> >>> improve his language skills and I Am happy to know that you want let
> >>> others
> >>> to enhance their abilities and skills but see, from psychological point
> >>> of
> >>> view, I seriously doubt whether everyone will be that much of mentally
> >>> strong enough to be advised in front of over 400 members. Specially when
> >>> we
> >>> write like: "If you expect to become voice and accent trainer and this
> >>> is
> >>> the language you use then ... God may help you.  The spelling and
> >>> grammar
> 

Re: [AI] Writing style

[Rajesh Asudani]

please scrape out rubbish!


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Khem chand
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:04 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style

hello good after non and happy well in times day forall access india's teem
i will be vary aknodge
- Original Message -
From: "Viraj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style


> Hi,
>
> Please note that nowhere in its guidelines this list emphasises on any
> particular standard of language to be maintained. Besides, people joining
> this list are of various educational levels and background. To expect from
> all of us to use a perfectly refined English, therefore, does not appear
> justified. True, one must always improve. But one must not make a regid
> distinction in terms of being higher or lower in terms of one's language
> skills. As Ved Prakash sir said, one can always ask for clarifications if
> things do not sound clear. I would add that there seems no problem if one
> suggests someone to improve his/her language skills. But I see no reasons
> to
> get "appalled", nor do we should behave to someone as if one has committed
> some crime.
>
> You haven't named anyone. But it is more than obvious that you reacted to
> Govind's introductory mail. The mistakes he made by no means barred us
> from
> understanding what he want to say or request. Having a career of a voice
> and
> accent trainer (or any career for that matter) ahead, he will have to do a
> lot of hard work, true. But for no good reason should he take his
> achievements so far as a matter of "shame".
>
> What appears appalling to me is the way someone has to apologise for once
> communication method, even when that method, albeit a bit odd in terms of
> grammar and syntax, was sufficient enough to convey his ideas. Let this
> list
> not be a place restricted only for perfect English speakers/writers, but
> the
> one in which we all, regardless of our communication skills, can exchange
> our ideas, views and knowledge on the topics meant to be discussed here.
>
> Regards.
> - Original Message -
> From: "Ketan Kothari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
>
>
>>I do not understand what your problem is, Amit.  If people feel insulted
>> then all the more they would try to improve.  And, remember, I have not
>> named anyone.  I still maintain what I wrote the other day and shall
>> continue to do so.  If I am coming across as offensive the moderator is
>> free
>> to ban me.
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Amit Bhatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: 
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:45 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
>>
>>
>>> Dear Ketan,
>>> Nobody would like to differ with the thought that one must always try to
>>> improve his language skills and I Am happy to know that you want let
>>> others
>>> to enhance their abilities and skills but see, from psychological point
>>> of
>>> view, I seriously doubt whether everyone will be that much of mentally
>>> strong enough to be advised in front of over 400 members. Specially when
>>> we
>>> write like: "If you expect to become voice and accent trainer and this
>>> is
>>> the language you use then ... God may help you.  The spelling and
>>> grammar
>>> errors in the mails are just shocking."
>>> My only concern is that why we need to give our comment with such
>>> statements
>>> between the public while we endeavor to make someone correct.
>>> And then I Am also not sure whether use of words like "great shame" will
>>> encourage and help someone   enriching  his skills.
>>> Giving the right direction is indeed in our favor but making such
>>> statement
>>> in public seems to me like surplus to the requirements.
>>> "Appreciate in public and criticize in private." I think this principal
>>> should be followed when we want a person to work towards improvisation
>>> of
>>> any skill.
>>> Moreover, this is not a language development forum. I never ever said
>>> that
>>> enhancement of our skills is not required but I just wanted to convey
>>> the
>>> right way to make someone understand on  the group of the people.
>>> Please do not take me otherwise. These are my own views and thoughts
>>> and
>>> have no intention to go against you or anyone else.
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Amit Bhatt
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Ketan Kothari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> To: 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writing style
>>>
>>>
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>>> being
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Re: [AI] Blind taught to 'see' like a bat

[Rajesh Asudani]

Yes, echolocation is useful, to differing degrees for various people, but 
riding a bike???!

I hope they do not use it to claim driving license

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amit Bhatt
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:46 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] Blind taught to 'see' like a bat

Although the below news is not the latest to catch-up with, however some of us 
may find it intriguing.
Blind taught to 'see' like a bat

Mark Macaskill

BLIND British children are to be taught a pioneering bat-style echolocation 
technique to visualise their surroundings.

The children are learning how to build up detailed images of the world around 
them by clicking their tongue and interpreting the sound as it echoes back.

The technique is used by animals such as bats, dolphins and whales to navigate 
and hunt in the dark.

Bats are able to manoeuvre around caves and catch tiny insects on the wing by 
emitting short bursts of high-pitched noise and reading the sound waves as
they bounce back to their highly evolved ears.

There is emerging evidence that blind people can harness their sense of hearing 
- which is often more acute - to interpret reflected sound and create detailed
mental images of their surroundings, including the distance, size and density 
of objects.

The technique is being piloted in Glasgow, where 10 children aged five to 17 
are being taught by staff from Visibility, one of the city's oldest charities
for the blind. The children are learning how to make the clicking sound and how 
to use the technique even in noisy urban areas, including the underground
system.

Blind people in America, where human echolocation was pioneered, have learnt to 
differentiate between people, trees, buildings and parked cars by interpreting
the pitch and timbre of the echo they produce. Practitioners say they can 
determine the height, density and shape of objects up to 100ft away.

People using echolocation can determine the distance they are from an object by 
the length of time it takes for the sound to travel back. Its position can
be established by whether the echo hits the left or right ear first. The size 
of an object can be determined by the intensity of the echo. A smaller object
reflects less of the sound wave. The object's direction of movement can be 
established by the pitch of the echo, which is lower if it is moving away from
the source.

Echolocation has been endorsed by Professor Gordon Dutton, one of Britain's 
leading paediatric ophthalmologists, who wants the technique to be taught to
blind and visually impaired people across the country. There are about 385,000 
registered blind and partially sighted people in Britain.

"It's very exciting," said Dutton, of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in 
Glasgow. "I have seen echolocation being used - it's quite stunning. It has
been demonstrated to me that it absolutely works.

"Of course there will be scepticism and doubt but the benefits are without 
question. It will make a massive difference to the lives of blind and visually
impaired people."

The project in Glasgow follows a visit last year by Dan Kish, a 41-year-old 
blind man from California, who pioneered the technique. Kish, who runs the 
not-for-profit
organisation World Access for the Blind, has also been commissioned by the 
charity Common Sense to present his method to the families of blind people in
Poole, Dorset.

His command of the technique is such that he can ride a bicycle on public roads 
and distinguish between different types of fruit on trees merely by clicking
his tongue. A video on the website YouTube shows Kish and a number of his 
friends demonstrating their skills.

Ben Underwood, a teenager who lost his sight when he was three, has also become 
a celebrity in America because of his ability to use echolocation to ride
a bike and to go skateboarding.

Although there have been no scientific studies of echolocation, supporters say 
it can hugely improve the lives of blind and partially sighted children.

While using a cane allows blind people to identify obstacles in their path, 
echolocation is said to provide 360-degree "vision" and can give them far 
greater
freedom.

"It's a type of seeing in its own right, which probably uses similar brain 
imaging mechanisms to eyesight," Kish said.

"Students almost invariably become more confident, move faster and participate 
in more activities," he continued. "They show improved posture and regard
themselves as more able to direct themselves through their environment with 
less need for others.

"They are freer, and better able to choose the quality of life they wish to 
achieve, rather than have this chosen for them."

Fiona Sandford, chief executive of Visibility, added: "This is a pioneering 
technique that will transform the lives of young blind children.

"We have trained four visually impaired adults and they are now using their 

[AI] subscribtion

[Rajesh Asudani]

Sir

good evening

Hope you and all at hyderabad are fine.

Please subscribe me to accessindia as it seems I have been unsubscribed due to 
some technical problem.

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[AI] Vacancies for vh in sbi

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www.statebankofindia.com

Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India, Written 
examinations to be held on 27.04.2008

CENTRAL RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION DEPARTMENT
(ADVERTISEMENT NO. CRPD/PO/2007/10 )
PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as 
Probationary Officers in State Bank of India (SBI). Candidates selected for 
existing
vacancies are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

VACANCIES : SC-150, ST-75, OBC-270, Gen.-505, Total : 1000. 28 vacancies for OH 
category & 33 vacancies for VH category candidates are reserved horizontally.
Vacancies including reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according 
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[AI] vacancies for vh in sbi

[Rajesh Asudani]

www.statebankofindia.com

Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India, Written 
examinations to be held on 27.04.2008

CENTRAL RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION DEPARTMENT
(ADVERTISEMENT NO. CRPD/PO/2007/10 )
PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as 
Probationary Officers in State Bank of India (SBI). Candidates selected for 
existing
vacancies are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

VACANCIES : SC-150, ST-75, OBC-270, Gen.-505, Total : 1000. 28 vacancies for OH 
category & 33 vacancies for VH category candidates are reserved horizontally.
Vacancies including reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according 
to the requirement of the Bank.

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[AI] vacancies for ph in sail

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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
(A Government of India
Enterprise )
Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai-490001, Dist- Durg (Chhattisgarh)

Special Recruitment Drive for Physicall Handicapped (PH) in Bhilai Steel Plant
list of 1 items
* Attendant-cum-Jr.Staff Asstt. (Trainee) : 12 Posts (All reserved for PH 
candidates),
Pay Scale
 : Rs. 4170-3%-6095/-, Qualification : Matric. Preference will be given to 
Graduates in any discipline and also to those having knowledge of Computers 
operations
or Stenography., Age : 21-40 years., Training Period : 1 year, Stipend :During 
training period monthly stipend of Rs. 4000/- will be paid.
list end
How to Apply : Application typed on a plain paper, giving full particulars in 
the enclosed format, addressed to Post Box No. 16, Post Office Sector-1, Bhilai,
Distt-Durg, CG Pin - 490001, should be sent through ordinary post and should 
reach on or before 16/02/2008.

For more information and application form format, please see
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[AI] removing right protection of memory card

[Rajesh Asudani]

Dear friends

For a strange reason, my phone memory card, when connected to a pc through card 
reader, does not accept any files and is declared to be right protected. 
previously, it was not so, and I was able to transfer files to it via card 
reader.

Would anyone please guide me as to how to remove this right protection of a 
memory card when interacting with computer? I could not find any such option in 
its properties.

Urgent help is aappreciated.

Rajesh Asudani



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[AI] removing right protection of a memory card

[Rajesh Asudani]

Dear friends

For a strange reason, my phone memory card, when connected to a pc through card 
reader, does not accept any files and is declared to be right protected. 
previously, it was not so, and I was able to transfer files to it via card 
reader.

Would anyone please guide me as to how to remove this right protection of a 
memory card when interacting with computer? I could not find any such option in 
its properties.

Urgent help is aappreciated.

Rajesh Asudani


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[AI] vacancies for ph in sail

[Rajesh Asudani]

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
(A Government of India
Enterprise )
Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai-490001, Dist- Durg (Chhattisgarh)

Special Recruitment Drive for Physicall Handicapped (PH) in Bhilai Steel Plant
list of 1 items
* Attendant-cum-Jr.Staff Asstt. (Trainee) : 12 Posts (All reserved for PH 
candidates),
Pay Scale
 : Rs. 4170-3%-6095/-, Qualification : Matric. Preference will be given to 
Graduates in any discipline and also to those having knowledge of Computers 
operations
or Stenography., Age : 21-40 years., Training Period : 1 year, Stipend :During 
training period monthly stipend of Rs. 4000/- will be paid.
list end
How to Apply : Application typed on a plain paper, giving full particulars in 
the enclosed format, addressed to Post Box No. 16, Post Office Sector-1, Bhilai,
Distt-Durg, CG Pin - 490001, should be sent through ordinary post and should 
reach on or before 16/02/2008.

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[AI] BSNL offers insurance cover to subscribers

[Rajesh Asudani]

  BSNL offers insurance cover to subscribers
  Special 
Correspondent

NEW DELHI: Union Communications and Information Technology Minister A. Raja on 
Monday launched a unique initiative of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL),
giving personal accidental insurance benefit free-of-cost to all its 3.4-crore 
fixed-line and mobile subscribers across India. Mr. Raja also said the 
Government
was planning to come out with an IPO (initial public offer) of BSNL to fund its 
expansion plans.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raja said the scheme that provided insurance 
cover of Rs.50,000 will benefit crores of BSNL subscribers (particularly those
in rural and small towns) who constitute over 50 per cent of their subscriber 
base. The personal accidental insurance coverage (death and permanent total
disability) scheme, valid to all fixed-line, mobile and WLL subscribers, has 
been launched in association with Bajaj Allianz and comes into effect 
immediately,
he added.

"BSNL customers, irrespective of age, do not have to fill any form or undergo 
any medical examination for the scheme. This scheme would particularly benefit
officers of defence services, police and para-military forces, who have been 
posted all over the country. Villagers who do not have insurance cover will
also be among the beneficiaries," Mr. Raja said.

 Plans IPO

On the BSNL's IPO issue, the Minister said talks were on to dilute about 10 per 
cent of the telecom major's equity to fund pan-India expansion plans. BSNL's
revenue stood at Rs. 39,750 crore in 2006-07, with a net profit of Rs. 7,805 
crore. The PSU has an immediate investment plan of Rs. 15,000 crore to expand
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[AI] vacancies

[Rajesh Asudani]

Here are a few vacancies in EIL for the disabled persons.

If anybody can, please download the required documents and let me/the group 
know the contents qualifications ETC. as the documents are pdf image format and 
I have not found the satisfactory way of going through them yet even with abbyy 
finereader!!!
Rajesh

Engineers India Limite (EIL)Engineers India Bhavan,1, Bhikaji Cama Place, New 
Delhi-110066

Special Recuitment drive exclusively for persons with Disabilities Candidates

Engineers India Limited, a premier engineering consultancy organization and 
contractor executing projects on Lump-Sum Turnkey basis in the fields of 
refineries,
petrochemicals, pipelines, offshore, metallurgy, infrastructure, fertilizers, 
etc., is looking for professionals in various disciplines.
list of 3 items
* Engineer /Sr. Engineer/ Dy. Manager : 36 posts (Blindness-12, Hearing 
Impairment-13, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Paisy-11), Experience : 1 year/
4 years and 8 years respectively, Age : 35 years/ 40 years/ 45 years 
respectively
* Asst. Finance & Accounts Officer : 03 posts (Blindness-1, Hearing 
Impairment-1, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Paisy-1), Experience : nill, Age 
: 35
years
* Jr. Draftsman (Grade-III) : 01 post (Hearing Impairment-1), Experience : 2 
years, Age : 35 years
list end
Apply ONLINE : The last date for online registration is 26/01/08. The printout 
of the filled in application must reach the DGM(HRPM), Engineers India Limited,
1, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 latest by 05/02/08.

For details visit EIL webiste
http://www.engineersindia.com/
. Please apply online at this website.


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[AI] vacancies in KVS

[Rajesh Asudani]

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS)18 - Institutional Area, Shahid Jeet Singh 
Marg, New Delhi - 110016

The KVS intends to make recruitment for teaching posts for its schools spread 
all over India. Applications are invited in the prescribed format from the
Indian Nationals for Teaching posts in the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for the 
years 2007-08 and 2008-09 and for drawing a panel of candidates:

Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) : 983 posts (UR-530, OBC-253, SC-137,ST-63)
list of 4 items
1. Pay Scale : Rs. 6500-200-10500
2. Age Limit: 40 YEARS (as on 15 Feb. 2008)
3. Qualification : (i)Two years integrated Post Graduate M.Sc Course of 
Regional Institute of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject or Master's 
Degree
from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the 
respective subjects (ii) B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from recognized 
University.(iii)
Proficiency in teaching through Hindi and English media (will be judged by way 
of descriptive type written examination of +2 standard). Qualification for
PGT for Computer Sc. and Bio-Technology saprately mentioned in the detaild 
advertisement.
4. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications.
list end
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) : 1154 Posts (UR-601,OBC-306,SC-166,ST-81)
list of 5 items
1. For subject wise vacancy read advertisement.
2. Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-175-9000
3. Age Limit: 35 Years (as on 15th February, 2008 )
4. Qualification : (i) Four Years Integrated degree course of Regional 
Institute of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks
in aggregate; or Second Class bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the 
concerned subject(s) and in aggregate including elective and languages in
the combination of Subjects (ii) B.Ed. or equivalent qualification from a 
recognized University.(iii) Proficiency in teaching through Hindi and English
media (will be judged by way of descriptive type written examination of +2 
standard).
5. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications.
list end
Primary Teachers (PRT) : 1614 Posts (UR-819,OBC-434,SC-241,ST-120)
list of 4 items
1. Pay Scale : Rs. 4500-125-7000
2. Age Limit : 30 Years (as on 15th February, 2008)
3. Qualification : (i) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or 
Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent; and (ii) Diploma or Certificate
in basic teachers' training of a duration of not less than two years. or 
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). (iii) Competence to teach through
Hindi and English media (will be judged by way of descriptive type written 
examination of 10th standard).
4. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications
list end
Librarian (LIB) : 82 Posts (UR-45,OBC-21, SC-11,ST-5)
list of 3 items
1. Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-175-9000
2. Age Limit : 35 Years (as on on 15th February, 2008)
3. Qualification : (i) University Degree in Library Science OR Graduate with 
one year Diploma in Library Science from a recognized Institution. (ii) 
Knowledge
of Computer Operation. (iii) Working Knowledge of Hindi & English.
list end
Work Experience Teachers (Electrical Gadget and Electronics) : 56 Posts 
(UR-32,OBC-14,SC-07,ST-03)
list of 2 items
1. Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-175-9000
2. Age Limit : 35 Years (as on 15th February, 2008)
list end
Music Teacher (MT) : 106 Posts (UR-56,OBC-28,SC-15,ST-07)
list of 2 items
1. Pay Scale : Rs. 4500-125-7000
2. Age Limit : 30 Years (as on 15th February, 2008)
list end
Duly filled in application must reach at the following address latest by 
15/02/2007.

Kendriya Vidyalaya SangathanPost Box No.4624New Delhi-110016

Please visit
http://kvsangathan.nic.in/recruitment.htm
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Re: [AI] T ZP: an interesting moovy to watch

[Rajesh Asudani]

Dyslexia does sure exist as a diagnosable disorder, however, as I haven't 
watched TZP, I am unable to comment whether portrayal of it in the movie is 
exaggerated or realistic.

Rajesh

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Subject: [AI] T ZP: an interesting moovy to watch

Hi folks

What do you think about Tare Zamin par (TZP)?
I had been to this moovy yesterday, and found it very encouraging. But I just 
would like to know if there's really something called dyslexia (spelling might 
be wrong, please excuse). I would like to know from those who have watched this 
moovy, whether it is merely exaduration, or it practically does exist in the 
society.

With regards
Syed Imran
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[AI] outlook 2007 again!

[Rajesh Asudani]

In continuation of my troubles with outlook 07, I would like to add that 
message reading is not a mean task, as messages long enough to be comprehensive 
are invariably left half read by outlook, and generally they are in usual 
formats like html etc. further, outlook tries to open each and every url 
mentioned in the message without any conscious attempt on my part to do so. I 
have not found any option to get rid of this unsolicited assistance by the 
wonderful programme.
It promises to auto complete addresses while typing to cc etc. but consistently 
neglects to do so.

Any magic wands to make me and outlook 07 be on the same wave length?!!

And yes, sorry for any typographical errors as outlook 07 does not afford me 
the liberty yet to spell check my messages.

Rajesh


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[AI] Top ten breakthroughs of the year

[Rajesh Asudani]

  Top ten breakthroughs of the year


The one that tops the list of 
breakthroughs this year is the finding of the human genetic variation. We have 
come
a long way from asking what in our DNA makes us human to striving to know what 
in my DNA makes me me.

Already, the genomes of several individuals have been sequenced, and rapid 
improvements in sequencing technologies are making the sequencing of "me" a real
possibility.

The potential to quantify one's genetic risk for cancer, asthma, or diabetes - 
is both exhilarating and terrifying.

It comes not only with great promise for improving health through personalized 
medicine and understanding our individuality but also with risks for 
discrimination
and loss of privacy.

 Reprogramming cells

What is it about the oocyte that rejuvenates the nucleus of a differentiated 
cell, prompting the genome to return to the embryonic state and form a new
individual?

In a series of papers, researchers showed that by adding just a handful of 
genes to skin cells, they could reprogram those cells to look and act like 
embryonic
stem (ES) cells. ES cells are famous for their potential to become any kind of 
cell in the body.

In June this year, in two announcements that electrified the stem cell field, a 
Japanese group, along with two American groups, showed that the iPS cells
made from mouse skin could, like ES cells, contribute to chimeric embryos and 
produce all the body's cells, including eggs and sperm.

The work convinced most observers that iPS cells were indeed equivalent to ES 
cells, at least in mice. Then in November came a triumph no one had expected
this soon: Not one, but two teams repeated the feat in human cells.

In December, scientists reported that they had already used mouse iPS cells to 
successfully treat a mouse model of sickle cell anaemia.

 Tracing cosmic bullets

What's smaller than an atom but crashes into Earth with as much energy as a 
golf ball hitting a fairway? Since the 1960s, that riddle has tantalized 
physicists
studying the highest energy cosmic rays, particles from space that strike the 
atmosphere with energies 100 million times higher than particle accelerators
have reached. This year, the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina supplied key 
clues to determine where in space the interlopers come from.

On their long trips, protons loss their energy and leaves few with more than 60 
EeV. So the excess suggested that the rays might be born in our galactic
neighbourhood. But researchers with the Hi-Res detector in Dugway, Utah, saw 
only two 100-EeV rays, about as many as expected from far-off sources.

Last month, the Auger team reported that they seem to emanate from active 
galactic nuclei (AGNs): enormous black holes in the middles of some galaxies.
The AGNs lie within 250 million light-years of Earth, close enough that cosmic 
radiation would not have drained the particles' energy en route.

Auger researchers haven't yet proved that AGNs are the sources of the rays, and 
no one knows how an AGN might accelerate a proton to such stupendous energies.


 Receptor visions

Just when some crystallographers were fretting that the task was impossible, 
researchers nabbed a close-up of adrenaline's target, the beta 2-adrenergic
receptor. Its structure has long been on the to-do list.

The receptor is one of roughly 1000 membrane-spanning molecules called G 
protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). By detecting light, odours, and tastes, the
receptors clue us in to our surroundings.

>From antihistamines to beta blockers, the pharmacopoeia brims with medicines 
>aimed at GPCRs - all of which researchers discovered without the benefit of
high-resolution structures. A clear picture of, say, a receptor's binding site 
might spur development of more potent, safer drugs. But scientists had cracked
only one "easy" GPCR structure, for the visual pigment rhodopsin.

Getting a look at the receptor took the leaders of two overlapping 
crystallographic teams almost 2 decades. The effort paid off this fall with 
four papers
published in the journals Science, Nature, and Nature Methods.

 Beyond silicon?

Sixty years ago, semiconductors were a scientific curiosity. Then researchers 
tried putting one type of semiconductor up against another, and suddenly we
had diodes, transistors, microprocessors, and the whole electronic age. 
Startling results this year may herald a similar burst of discoveries at the 
interfaces
of a different class of materials: transition metal oxides.

Transition metal oxides first made headlines in 1986 with the Nobel 
Prize-winning discovery of high-temperature superconductors. Since then, 
solid-state
physicists keep finding unexpected properties in these materials. But the fun 
should really start when one oxide rubs shoulders with another.

If different oxide crystals are grown in layers with sharp interfa

[AI] To fight inherited autism

[Rajesh Asudani]

  To fight inherited autism
  Divya Gandhi
  Scientists reverse genetic autism in mice; clinical trials on






Bangalore: A treatment for inherited autism and developmental disorders may be 
closer than thought, with new understanding of the Fragile X syndrome, the
most common inherited cause of mental impairment, emerging.

In a research paper published in the international journal Neuron on December 
20, scientists have demonstrated that the symptoms of Fragile X can be reversed
in mice that were genetically engineered to manifest the symptoms found in 
humans. Fragile X syndrome is associated with developmental disorders such as
learning disorders, attention deficit disorder and vulnerability to seizures. A 
third of individuals with the syndrome are autistic.

The paper is co-authored by seven scientists, including two Bangalore-based 
scientists: Sumantra Chattarji, Professor, National Centre for Biological 
Sciences
(NCBS); and B.S. Shankaranarayana Rao, Associate Professor, National Institute 
of Mental Health and Neurosceince . The others are from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, and Brown Medical School in the U.S.

The paper discusses the "major therapeutic implications" of this finding, and 
possibilities of developing drugs to treat the disorder.

"We have known for a long time now that individuals with the Fragile X syndrome 
have very low concentrations of an important protein, FMRP (Fragile X Mental
Retardation Protein), which is instrumental in the development of the brain and 
in the forming of synaptic connections," explains Professor Chattarji.


The new understanding pertains to its interaction with another protein, called 
mGluR5 (metabotropic glutamate receptor), the level of which increases 
dramatically
in people with reduced FMRP. This contributes to the disorder, also preventing 
neural connections from maturing, he says.

Says Dr. Rao: "What our research shows is that by reducing mGluR5 by 50 per 
cent in mice, immature connections in the brain grew into mature synapses, the
ability of the brain to process information improved, the incidence of seizures 
reduced and social interaction increased."

"Now that we have established this link between these two brain proteins, 
designing drug therapy will become easier," says Dr. Rao. Clinical trials are
under way for a drug that blocks mGluR5.

Earlier this year Professor Chattarji and Dr. Rao, among others, identified the 
role of a brain enzyme PAK (p21-activated kinase) in mental retardation.
"But our new findings about mGluR5 will take us much faster towards drug 
therapy. We could have a drug much sooner than we expected, perhaps even within
five years," says Professor Chattarji.


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[AI] outlook 2007

[Rajesh Asudani]

Friends

I am using my mail in outlook 2007 with partial success. However, I am unable 
to do some things which I used to do in outlook express with ease like: adding 
sender to address book, saving a mail message, and reading a message without 
any abrupt pause or complete caesation of reading as happens in outlook 2007. 
Would appreciate any and all guidance in the matter.

Rajesh


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Re: [AI] Information required about N 72.

[Rajesh Asudani]

Well, talks has the nasty habit of announcing caller id in a volume too low!!! 
despite volume being maximum.

I suppose programmers may have thought of privacy smile.

Rajesh

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If volume level of 'Talk' (TALK key 5 low & 6 high) is amply raised up, I
don't see a reason why it should be low to hear?  I suppose it's not a
default setting & goes as per ur choice setting of 'Talk' volume.
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Re: [AI] book required

[Rajesh Asudani]

I do have it and will be sending soon

Rajesh

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Hi friends
does anybody have this book titled, A brief history of time written by Steven 
Hockins?
If anybody from the list is having this book then please send it to me to my 
personal e mail ID.
Thanks in advance.
ASHWANI JASSAL
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Re: [AI] about Income Tax.

[Rajesh Asudani]

that is exactly what I have been trying to convey, so you should get exemption 
for both and not for either only.
rajesh
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], that's what I am trying to 
convey, so you should get exemption for both and not for either only.
Rajesh] On Behalf Of nafisa buhariwala
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Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.


Arent we both women and visually impaired> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 
accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:18:14 +0530> Subject: 
Re: [AI] about Income Tax.> > but, they are getting benefit for being a woman 
and also for being a vi, correct if I am wrong., is it the case that they may 
choose only one benefit i.e. deduction for females or alternatively that for 
VI?> > Rajesh> > -Original Message-> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sweety bhalla> Sent: Wednesday, December 
19, 2007 11:10 AM> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: Re: [AI] about 
Income Tax.> > That's true, for all. But I'm telling about particularly VI 
women, who are> not getting extra benifits.> Regards> - Original Message 
-> From: Rajesh Asudani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: 
> Sent: 19/12/2007 10:22 AM> Subject: Re: [AI] 
about Income Tax.> > > > why not
 !> > For sighted women, exemption limit is somewhat more than that for 
sighted> men, I think 135000 or so. So, exemption of 75000 would be in addition 
to> that, isn't it?> >> > Rajesh> >> >> > -Original Message-> > From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sweety bhalla> > 
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:04 AM> > To: 
accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.> >> > No 
additional exemptions for the vi women.> > - Original Message -> > 
From: Vetrivel Adhimoolam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > To: Zujar Kanchwala <[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]>;> > > > Sent: 18/12/2007 5:00 PM> > 
Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.> >> >> > > In addition, I have also been 
told that there are more exemption for> > > visually challenged women. Could 
someone clarify on that?> > >> > > Vetri.> > >> > > - Original Message 
-> > > From: Zujar Kanchwala> > >
 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:05 
AM> > > Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.> > >> > >> > > Hi Mahesh,> > >> > > 
The information is correct. An exemption of Rs. 75000/- is available to> > > 
people with 100% impairment and it is Rs. 5/- in case of people with> > > 
less than 100% impairment. You can avail the exemption certificate from> > NAB> 
> > every year.> > >> > > To add to this, we can also avail of exemption on 
Profession Tax, for> > which> > > the exemption certificate can be availed from 
NAB. You need to submit> > > Profession Tax exemption certificate only once and 
not every year.> > >> > >> > >> > > On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 Mahesh Panicker wrote 
:> > > >Hi list.> > > >> > > >I am told that the visually challenged are 
exempted from income tax. is> > > >this> > > >information correct? is it 
complete exemption, or are their any income> > > >limit? is there a government 
order regarding it? if yeas, where can I> get> > > >it?>
  > > >> > > >pplease get me the details.> > > >> > > >thanks in advance!.> > > 
>with best regards.> > > >> > > >--> > > >Mahesh S. Panicker> > > >room no. 
121;> > > >Kaveri-hostel;> > > >Jawaharlal Nehru university new delhi 110067 
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Re: [AI] about Income Tax.

[Rajesh Asudani]

but, they are getting benefit for being a woman and also for being a vi, 
correct if I am wrong., is it the case that they may choose only one benefit 
i.e. deduction for females or alternatively that for VI?

Rajesh

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That's true, for all.  But I'm telling about particularly VI women, who are
not getting extra benifits.
Regards
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Sent: 19/12/2007 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.


> why not!
> For sighted women, exemption limit is somewhat more than that for sighted
men, I think 135000 or so. So, exemption of 75000 would be in addition to
that, isn't it?
>
> Rajesh
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sweety bhalla
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:04 AM
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>
> No additional  exemptions for the vi women.
> - Original Message -
> From: Vetrivel Adhimoolam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Zujar Kanchwala <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> 
> Sent: 18/12/2007 5:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.
>
>
> > In addition, I have also been told that there are more exemption for
> > visually challenged women. Could someone clarify on that?
> >
> > Vetri.
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: Zujar Kanchwala
> > To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:05 AM
> > Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.
> >
> >
> > Hi Mahesh,
> >
> > The information is correct. An exemption of Rs. 75000/- is available to
> > people with 100% impairment and it is Rs. 5/- in case of people with
> > less than 100% impairment. You can avail the exemption certificate from
> NAB
> > every year.
> >
> > To add to this, we can also avail of exemption on Profession Tax, for
> which
> > the exemption certificate can be availed from NAB. You need to submit
> > Profession Tax exemption certificate only once and not every year.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 Mahesh Panicker wrote :
> > >Hi list.
> > >
> > >I am told that the visually challenged are exempted from income tax. is
> > >this
> > >information correct? is it complete exemption, or are their any income
> > >limit? is there a government order regarding it? if yeas, where can I
get
> > >it?
> > >
> > >pplease get me the details.
> > >
> > >thanks in advance!.
> > >with best regards.
> > >
> > >--
> > >Mahesh S. Panicker
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Re: [AI] about Income Tax.

[Rajesh Asudani]

why not!
For sighted women, exemption limit is somewhat more than that for sighted men, 
I think 135000 or so. So, exemption of 75000 would be in addition to that, 
isn't it?

Rajesh


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No additional  exemptions for the vi women.
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Sent: 18/12/2007 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.


> In addition, I have also been told that there are more exemption for
> visually challenged women. Could someone clarify on that?
>
> Vetri.
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Zujar Kanchwala
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [AI] about Income Tax.
>
>
> Hi Mahesh,
>
> The information is correct. An exemption of Rs. 75000/- is available to
> people with 100% impairment and it is Rs. 5/- in case of people with
> less than 100% impairment. You can avail the exemption certificate from
NAB
> every year.
>
> To add to this, we can also avail of exemption on Profession Tax, for
which
> the exemption certificate can be availed from NAB. You need to submit
> Profession Tax exemption certificate only once and not every year.
>
>
>
> On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 Mahesh Panicker wrote :
> >Hi list.
> >
> >I am told that the visually challenged are exempted from income tax. is
> >this
> >information correct? is it complete exemption, or are their any income
> >limit? is there a government order regarding it? if yeas, where can I get
> >it?
> >
> >pplease get me the details.
> >
> >thanks in advance!.
> >with best regards.
> >
> >--
> >Mahesh S. Panicker
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[AI] nominations for awards by Akhilbhartiya drishtiheen kalyan sangh

[Rajesh Asudani]

Institute & Management Servii
ervices ICRIMS [Central India Research Institute & Management Services
Central la
  In spite of being a sightless if you think that you have achieved an 
enviable position in your life against all odds, touched the pinnacle of glory, 
then you are the person we are looking for this prestigious National award, if 
you know some one who deserves to be nominated for this award, your suggestions 
are welcome.
  CRIMS/ABDKS are working together to promote the work of blind people in 
India. ABDKS is of the opinion that sightless people are not burden but are the 
part of the society playing active role in promoting SOCIO-economics welfare of 
the country and thus helping to strengthen the backbone of the nation. Like 
sighted ,sightless can also be equally self independent, are able to contribute 
to the development of the society thereby shaping the future of the nation. 
Highlighting strongly the just cause of sightless, ABDKS is founded on the base 
of concrete determination and strong willpower of the sightless for building 
the tallest edifice of humanity touching the sky but rooted firmly on the 
ground to serve the mankind forever.
  Social ambassadors of ABDKS have been working tirelessly for the 
upliftment of sightless. ABDKS finds pleasure in honoring and recognizing any 
personality who has done yeoman's job in all round development so sight less 
thereby bringing them into the mainstream of the society. For this NOBEL cause 
National Awards has been constituted.
  The award is given to four category. In each category , A certificate, 
Trophy & Rs. 25,000.00 twenty five thousand cash is given . kindly fill the 
enclosed form and post it to reach us on/before 31th Dec. 2007 by Registered 
Post/Courier only, forms will not be accepted if sent by, fax or e mail. Any 
type of Communication in this regards shall amount to disqualification.

1. Sant Surdas Social Award for Eminence: ;
This is a single award that salutes the exemplary i
achievement of a visually challenged person *jf
(blind), Who has not only overcome great odds   v
towards achievement but has also contributedi
significantly to society.   The award carries a ;
citation, a trophy and cash prize of Rs. 25,000.00i
twenty five thousand cash only. :
2. Sant Gulabrao Maharaj Mastery Award:
This is also a single award given to a Visually :
Challenged  person,   in   recognition   of his ;
extraordinary achievement in the field of his   i
choice - Be it arts, film, medicine, science,   <
industry,  technology,  education,  community   i-
D
development, human rights, or more. The award carries a citation, a trophy and 
a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.00 twenty five thousand cash only.
.0
3. Bhakt Kannappa Sports Award: This is also a single award given to a Visually 
Challenged person, in recognition of his extraordinary achievement in the field 
of sports. The awards carries a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 
25,000.00 twenty five thousand cash only.
4. ABDKS'S Award for Institute or Individual working for a visually challenged:
This is also a single award given to a Institute working for all round 
development of a visually challenged. The award carries a citation, a trophy 
and a cash prize of Rs. 25,000.00 twenty five thousand cash only.

Add. 139, Parag Appartment, New Ramdaspeth, Nagpur-440 010.
Tel. 0712-2564221, 09423683921.
Email- [EMAIL PROTECTED],j [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website : www.crimsindia.com

NOMINATION FORMAT
(Fill in Hindi or English Only)
A) Application for Acceptance of Award
Full name:
Date of birth:
Postal Address:
Fax:
Mobile:
Tel No. With STD: E-mail:
Website:
Details and xerox of cert of blindness: Educational qualification:
Exam

% marks

Year of Passing

Board/University

B) Details of the previous work (Max. 200 words) : _
C) Details of the current activity (Max. 200 words) : __
D) Future Planning (Max. 200 words) : _
E) Details of your achievement (Max. 200 words) : _
F) Rationale for nomination (Max. 200 words) : _ (describe what makes the 
nominee appropriate for this award)
G) Impact of the nominee's work on the society (Max. 200 words) :
H) Details of the grants, ads, scholarship etc. Signature/thumb impression. 
Attach only Photo copies. No material will be returned.
I) Name Address and Certificate of the Introducer J) Two References
Note : 1) Use separate sheets for point no D to F about 200 words each. Quote 
registration number and write about the activities undertaken for sightless. 
Certificate of blindness is essential. Documents enclosed with the application 
will not be returned under any circumstances. All legal matters restricted to 
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Friends

I have been trying to send a mail related to nominations  for awards by 
drishtiheen kalyan sangh ABDKS, but am not sure whether the same has reached 
the group. Please confirm.

Rajesh


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Re: [AI] excise duty exemption

[Rajesh Asudani]

Our legislatures, courts, executive and disabled themselves are alike to be 
blamed for not adhering to legally sanctioned semantic usage and gross 
perversions resulting from transgression thereof.

Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of muffi
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:38 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption

i think in most organised/government departments in India phisical handicap
is treated as something to do with locomotive disability. hearing impairment
or visual impairment or other such phisical differences are not given
consideration as phisical aspects. it is usually taken to be understood that
these are other disabilities.
- Original Message -
From: "Prof. S. R. Mittal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption


> Dear Anjali madam.
> I fully agree that the physically handicapped are mentioned in the
> circular
> but, I am told that the exumption is available only to the locomotor
> handicapped. I have not heard any blind person availing this concession.
> If
> any one has used it please do let me know on my id [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> With regards Mittal.
> - Original Message -
> From: "Anjali Arora" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 4:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption
>
>
>> that's exactly the question!
>> our friend on the list mentioned that such exemption is available to
>> persons
>> with locomotor disabilities. ..which is why I mentioned that circular
>> only
>> says "physicallly handicap and not O.H.
>>
>> so I wanted to know if anyone ever bought a car in his/ her name and took
>> the benefit of such exemption?
>> prior knowledge of such a fact is important before I go to court!
>>
>> regards
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Pranav Lal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: 
>> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 4:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption
>>
>>
>>> Isn't blindness included in the category of a physical handicap?
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anjali
>>> Arora
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:47 AM
>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
>>> Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption
>>>
>>> well the circular only uses the word "physically handicap"
>>> moreover  this dates back to the times when cars were never customised
>>> for
>>> locomotor disabilities.
>>> so if uncustomised cars are given to O.H. without charging excise duty
>>> then
>>> why can't the same be given to vi?
>>> anyway I justwant to know if anyone has tried this relaxation and if so
>>> with
>>>
>>> what consequence.
>>> else, I am going to do something about it.
>>> regards
>>>
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Prof. S. R. Mittal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> To: 
>>> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 3:45 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [AI] excise duty exemption
>>>
>>>
 Dear friends.
 As far as I know the exumption is only for the locomotor handicapped.
 If
 it
 is available to the blind or visually impaired?
 Mittal.
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 To: 
 Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 8:32 PM
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>I did buy a car in my name but did not know about this.
>
> -Original Message-
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anjali
> Arora
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:03 AM
> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
> Subject: [AI] excise duty exemption
>
> friends
> has anyone of you ever taken the excise duty exemption to buy  a new
> car
> in
> your name? if yes, please contact me off the list for further
> correspondance.
> for others who might be interested in the topic, i'd just like to
> provide
> the information that there is an exemption of excise duty for
> "physically
> handicape" on buying a new car in their name. this relaxation is full
> of
> hidden meanings which I'll take up at appropriate forum after I have
> complete information.
> generally speaking, this exemption is given to o.h. and not to vi.
> so please let me know if anyone tried buying a new car in their name
> and
> has
> taken or were not given the exemption in excise duty.
> much thanks
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Re: [AI] A treat for visually challenged children

[Rajesh Asudani]

To make a matter-of-fact statement, today, the blind are objects of pity or 
charity at best in India, to be limelighted in media as an ad for celebrity and 
not at all equal citizens. I have personally witnessed fanatic spiritualists 
writing some damn-fool spiritual/religious japs [chants] and attempting to get 
it converted into braille successfully and getting applause from dignitaries 
like kalam and pritibha patil, and championing their work in the meets of the 
blind presumably for solace of the blind.

I often wonder whether any celibrity even refers to disabled in his/her speech. 
By the way, what happened to much publicized and appreciated software which our 
beloved president, I mean former president, had taken pains to develop in 
response to pleas of some of our group members for a cheaper screen reader? I 
forget the nane of software which was supposed to make websites accessible or 
so and was developed in record time or so,  has anybody run it successfully?

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Subramani L
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:18 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] A treat for visually challenged children

Since you say this --I remember a famous play back singer in South India
who goes to Chennai's Little Flower Blind School every year on his
birthday. While that sounds like a nice thing, Celebs like him have also
declined to campaign for the rights of the visually challenged or
convince top officials in getting jobs or decent hostel accommodation
for the folks coming from rural areas (for job or academic reasons) to
the city, though they do wield influence in the higher circles of govt.

Many a times the celebs turn up for hog-the-lime-light events but when
it comes to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the blind to fight for
them, you often hear them say one word: "busy".

Subramani

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sudhir R
(NeSTIT)
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:52 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] A treat for visually challenged children

You are right there, Vetri.  But, why just blame the political class ?
Physically challenged, especially the visually challenged, are the
favourite "hug and kiss" targets for celebrities too, who find it create
excellent photo ops.  Unfortunately, our so-called NGOs and media walk
straight into their ensnaring web and waste their time and column
centimetres with such hyped up reaching out gestures.  Sickening.

RS

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Adhimoolam
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:41 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] A treat for visually challenged children


Ya. But the problem with these top officials is that they will not
contribute to our genuine development. As long as we remain as their
advertising tools, there will be more of such events. But when we begin
to
assert our voices, then we become the unwanted citizens of this country.

That's the attitude of present politicians towards physically challenged
in
general and visually challenged in particular.

Vetri.
- Original Message -
From: renuka warriar
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:59 PM
Subject: [AI] A treat for visually challenged children


Date:12/12/2007 URL:
http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/12/stories/2007121262231700.htm

National

A treat for visually challenged children

Antara Das

- Photo: SUSHANTA PATRONOBISH

Affectionate touch: West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi shows
visually
handicapped children around in the Raj Bhavan gardens in Kolkata on
Tuesday.

Kolkata: As the evening chill set in on Tuesday on the sprawling gardens
of
the Raj Bhavan here, another world seemed suddenly possible, at least
for
the
visually challenged children who had gathered there to soak in the
fragrance
of the various flowers blooming on the lawns.

Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi had invited the visually handicapped and
street
children, belonging to the Voice of World and Future Hope organisations,
to
experience and appreciate the fragrance of the flowers, especially that
of
Cestrum Nocturnum, commonly known as 'Raat ki rani' or 'Hasnuhana' that
casts
its enchanting smell in the evening when it blooms.

Mr. Gandhi showed the children around, describing in detail how the
flowers
looked.


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Re: [AI] Info Requested Please.

[Rajesh Asudani]

no, Anubha, LL.B. can not be done through correspondence

Rajesh

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anubha Bhargava
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:04 AM
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Subject: [AI] Info Requested Please.

Hello Friends,
Can any1 of u pls tell me if there is any University or govt institute where 
LAW(LLB) can be done through CORRESPONDENCE & where no entrence test is 
required for admisions, besides IGNou?
If yes, then pls mail me their names & other details for my needful & reference 
please.
Thanking u in anticipation, with best regards.  Anubha.
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Re: [AI] Laptop commands, please...

[Rajesh Asudani]

I suppose insert plus 1 and not f1.

Rajesh

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vetrivel 
Adhimoolam
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:53 AM
To: Vetrivel Adhimoolam; accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Laptop commands, please...

Also one more thing:

You can learn many of these functions by turning the keyboard help on
(insert+F1) and trying out different key combinations.


- Original Message -
From: Vetrivel Adhimoolam
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] Laptop commands, please...


Provided that your laptop keyboard layout is set to classic laptop, ault+K 
should read the word and if pressed twice, it should read the spelling.
- Original Message -
From: Sudhir R (NeSTIT)
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:12 AM
Subject: [AI] Laptop commands, please...


Hi folks !

Still struggling with the laptop.  Can you pl help me out with commands for 
reading the status bar, spelling the current word etc ?

The hardware and software involved are  HP laptop running Win XP and Jaws 8.x.

Thanks and rgds

RS
M: 098 472 76 126
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