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CMACMAeMageMagBI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF CHANDIGARH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

November 2010Issue 6

Inside

Relevance of Military Leadership in Corporate World

Managing Fury of Floods - Task Force for Controlling

The Quality Definitions in verse

Need to Re-define Kashmir Problem

Managing Gen-Next

A Visit to Peter Hoff and IIIAS, Shimla

Golden Triangle of Winter Tourism

Need for National Innovation Strategy

Knowledge Management Skills

Alternative Disputes Resolution

The Science of Resonance

The Myth of Bottled Water

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Contents

Learn Excel

Build

SkillsDevelopment

2010-11

Office Bearers

President

Dr. Gulshan Sharma

Director

Foundation of ITFT, Chandigarh

Vice President

Dr. Niraj Pasricha

Director

egional Institute of Co-operative Mgt.

Secretary General

J.N. Vohra

Textile Consultant

Joint Secretary

A.K. Gandhi

Consultant

Jaiparkash Associate, Ltd.

TreasurerCA Vivek Goyal

Past President

Col. Karamjeet Singh (Retd.)

Director

ontinental Group of Institutes, Mohali

[email protected]

http://cmaupdate.blogspot.com/Mob. : 9814556072

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Management

Association

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Foreword

Relevance of Military Leadership in Corporate World

Managing Fury of Floods - Task Force for Controlling


Need to Re-define Kashmir Problem

Managing Gen-Next

A Visit to Peter Hoff and IIIAS, Shimla

Golden Triangle of Winter Tourism

Need for National Innovation Strategy

Knowledge Management Skills

Alternative Disputes Resolution



Events

DR GULSHAN SHARMA

DINESH K KAPILA

COL (DR) P K VASUDEVA (RETD)

PROF. P THAREJA,

COL (RETD) KK SHARMA

BRIG. RANJIT BANERJI (RETD.)

J.N.VOHRA

DR. N K. SHARMA

PROF GURSHARAN SINGH BEDI,

COL D S CHEEMA (RETD.)

DEEPAK JINDAL

SEEMA MISHRA

H S BHATTI

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At the outset, I sincerely thank all the Executive members of CMA for their unstilted cooperation for making

our Management Day event a grand success. I take this opportunity to further indulge in seeking continuous

support from all of you for our future events also, big or small.As you know, this year we are pursuing Skills Development Agenda, as per our social responsibility, by involving

the youth of the tricity in our programmes that can excite them about possible career opportunities or

directions for their own future. The idea is to engage them with the skills of their choice; managerial,

entrepreneurial or creative, so that they become competent to take over the difficult situations in times ahead

and come out as leaders of emerging India.

In our humble way, we are endeavouring to implement our programme by exposing the budding managers to

expert speakers from different fields including Public Domain, Corporate World, Creative Field, Media and

Sports/Adventure etc. This, I am very sure will establish link between theoretical concepts, which they learn in

their schools and colleges, and the real life situations, for deepening their investigative and decision makingskills so as to become receptive managers and act as the channel in the development of the Nation.

One way for reaching out to the youth is inviting them to all our events and exposing them to the expert's views

along with enhancing the visibility of CMA by participating in the events organised by the local administration.

Also to hold some events, exclusively for the youth such as cultural shows with a message, or involving them in

environment issues and cleaner technologies. As per indication, our programmes may culminate into AIMA

'Shaping Young Mind Programme sometimes in February 2011.

I would rather seek valuable views from the members of CMA, please do communicate freely. I hope as usual

you will like this issue of the eMag.

God bless you!

Foreword

DR. GULSHAN SHARMAPresident-CMA

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The characteristics of Military leadership at to the duress of s brief but intensive war in Sixteen years ago, the then Chairman of ITCthe senior level are often not considered as a which no mistakes are acceptable. had said in the 84th Annual report; 'theuseful tool for replication in the corporate The fast changing economic environment we leadership of tomorrow will have to focus on

world. The two worlds, especially in the Indian face up today requires CEOs who can lead courage. There will be many testing times &context are viewed as two exclusive separate effectively for enabling sustainable success to intel ligent ration alizations but withoutstreams with a minimal element of be achieved. It is pertinent to remember that courage, it is difficult to build, with onlycommonality. However one has to distinguish the battle for market share with profits leaves knowledge; it is difficult to build on people'sbetween the stereotyped swagger, the spit little on the table for the average performers commitment. Mr. Narayan Murthy of Infosyand fire image prevalent in India of a military of the corporate world. The trait approach is stands out as a leader with courage who haleader and search for its essence. adopted in this article for enabling this dared to dream and succeeded. A stand ouIt is this essence which this article seeks to viewpoint to be explored. example is the late Subir Raha, who aexplore as also its relevance for the corporate Chairman of ONGC had the courage to standsector. This has been attempted by studying Character & Integrity Field Marshal up to then powerful Union Petroleumthe characteristics and views of military Montgomery was of the view that it was the Minister for his organization.leaders such as Marshals Zhukov & strength of character of a leader, whether Ability to Motivate - This implies a senioRokossovsky of Russia, Generals Eisenhower noble or evil; to inspire others and so enable leader's ability to make his juniors appreciate& Patton of USA, Field Marshal Montgomery them to place their trust or confidence in him their responsibilities, to build their self belieof the UK and our very own Field Marshals and his ability to lead them to success. and confidence, to believe in his men and theCarriappa and Manekshaw. Integrity gives rise to moral strength and ability to achieve the objective with the team

intellectual honesty which is the main no matter how tough the challenge. AIt's pertinent to note that as the economy characteristic of a man of character; he also Thomas E. Cronin observes in 'Mi litary

expands rapidly, the challenges for CEOs shall possesses transparent sincerity and takes full Lead ership In Pursuit of exc ellenc eonly multiply manifold. This particularly responsibility for his actions. During theapplies to maximizing the potential of human advance to Messina in Italy in World War II,resources. The maximization of the potential General Patton told General Trescott, that ifof human resources is a sector where the he (General Trescott) succeeded he would getmilitary has excelled generally. Major General the full credit, but if he failed, 'I will take the

blame. The requirement of this trait applies

equally to corporate leaders; The House of

Tata's attracts respect and goodwill for the

character and integrity exhibited by its top

leadership since inception and today by Mr.

Ratan Tata. The late Mr. Aditya Birla earned

tremendous respect for his exemplary

qualities of character. This enabled the groups Optimism and high motivation count for a

to build a band of dedicated, highly effective lot. They can lift organizations. Most people

professionals with unswerving loyalty to the are forever waiting around for somebody to

group. light a fire under them. They have not learned

Courage - At higher levels, it is just not physical that ultimately you are responsible foRajendra Nath in his book Military courage but moral (with spiritual elements) yourself. You don't blame others. You don'Leadership in India remarks that the 'short & courage which matters. This acts as a circumstances. You simply take charge andswift wars of today call for a leader with a far motivator for the troops and enables a senior move the organization forward. Jack Welch asuperior moral & intellectual fibre that commander to stake his career & future in the GE an d V. Kr is hn am ur th y at SA ILtempers itself in peacetime so as to stand up judgement of what he thinks is right or wrong. demonstrated this amply by simply takin

Traits of Leaders

Challenges for CEOs

Relevance of Military Leadershipin Corporate World

DINESH K KAPILA

Assistant General Manager in NABARD

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charge and turning GE and SAIL around. Jack needs to be balanced with the achievement of quality of generosity of heart is anothe

Welch would often say, control your destiny the goals set for the orgainsation. characteristic of great military leaders. Field

or someone else will and don't manage, Professionalism, Discipline, Training - Marshal Slim is the greatest example of this

lead'. These simply demonstrate the essential General Rajendra Nath said in his farewell trait, as he built up his team and command by

commonality in the leadership models in the address as Commandant Indian Mi litary his inter personal and communication skills

military and the corporate world, shorn of the Academy that an officer could perform his The Japanese corporate world and Maruti in

jargon but accepting the factors which set duty well only if he was professionally sound, India exemplify this the best, the building u

them apart. stressing that their duty demanded self

Self Confidence, Steadfastness, and sacrifice both in peace time as well as during

Calmness - An effective military leader has a wars. General SLA Marshall in Mainsprings ofbelief in his own abilities based on sound Leadership was of the view that not only are

professional knowledge and devotion to his effective military leaders self disciplined; they

profession. Coupled with this he has the have a marked tendency for inculcating

ability to generally take sound decisions even discipline and rigourous training in their

in the chaos of war in a measured analytical formations. Their leadership stems from 'the

manner. Mr. K.L. Chugh, the Chairman of ITC in fr u i t o f ap pl i ca t i o n, p re p ar at i on ,

tumultuous times described it as mental thoroughness and the willingness to struggle

toughness and emotional maturity which to gain the desired end. Amongst the

provides confidence and not panicking when corporate world leaders, the late Dirubhai

presented with bewildering choices. He put it Amana and now his elder son Mukesh Ambani of pride in the company, the belongingnessas keeping your head while others are losing exemplify this trait the best. JRD Tata is quoted and devotion to the company mission andtheirs. The commonality of views is self in his biography, Beyond the Last Blue targets and a belief in the company's valuesevident and striking. The late Lt Col. Yonatan Mountain Nothing worthwhile is ever and ideals. The employees of the companiesNetanyahu, who led the successful Israeli achieved without deep thought and hard in the Tatas world also demonstrate oftencommando strike on Entebbe Airport in 1976 work. That one must forever strive for such traits.(he died in action) slept and rested for an hour excellence or even perfection; in any task, Above all these traits, an effective militaryon the tense long flight to Uganda. It had an however small and never be satisfied with the leader has a drive and strength of characterenormous calming effect on his team. second best. This thought process has and ability to lead from the front (junioDecisive, Analytical, and Ruthless-Field enabled such corporate leaders to deliver levels) or an ability to show a high degree oMarshal Montgomery has said that the world class quality and services / products visibility & interaction (at senior levels) so asmeasure of one's ability to lead is twofold. co ns is te nt ly as al so to gro w th ei r to make the formations feel they operateFirstly, it is in his will to dominate the men and organisations. behind a leader who himself is a man oevents which surround him, the will to drive Sense of History & Mission - Senior military courage & conviction. More important, anhimself and his men to the limit of their leaders such as General George Patton or Field effective military leader creates an aura andpowers for a specific purpose and the refusal Marshal Rommel were driven by a sense of environment of victory. A certain degree oto allow anything to divert him from his aim. mission & a keen awareness of nation flamboyance does accompany the process oSecondly, it is in his character to inspire others building. They also studied the achievements communication as also to project histo trust him. Once a target is logically decided of great military leaders of the past and personality for motivating the troops. The

imbibed their philosophy and strategy. JRD effective military leader also welcomes withTata was of the same viewpoint and said 'no self assurance and aplomb the triumph andsuccess or achievement in material terms is glory of war. CEOs of today can learn valuableworthwhile unless it serves the needs or lessons from them as strive to build selinterest of the country and its people and is sustaining organizations which will last afteachieved by honest means. General Rajendra them and attract the best of talent the nationNath describes it as the primary requirement has to offer.for developing the full potential of a military

leader is for him to have a goal higher than

himself. Jan Timmer, the architect of the The author is Assistant General Manager inNABARD, the views expressed in this article are histurnaround of Philips at one time said muchpersonal views and do not reflect the views of histhe same while stressing that each

upon, a determination to achieve it, even employer).organization and its people must have aagainst all odds and even accept a certain dream, a vision, to sustain them and to strivedegree of casualties and collateral damage is for. Effective corporate leaders, if theyacceptable, this could be termed as develop a sense of mission and are devoted toruthlessness; General Patton and Marshal it, can develop an effective strategy around it.Zhukov exemplify this trait the maximum. A deep sense of history enables seasonedHarvey Golub, formerly CEO, American CEOs to understand the possible scenariosExpress used to stress the need to be candid and implications of actions they could beand straightforward as also the need to set planning.unattainable objectives because no objective Team Building, Communication Skills, andwas worthwhile unless it was beyond reach. Organization Building - These traits are bestWe Indians uniformly score high on described within the forces as the creation ofadaptability in Transactional Analysis, this the 'buddy spirit', the spirit of oneness. A

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India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to a The objectives of the of this Task Force should

large number of natural as well as man-made be

1. To carry out de-silt ing of the entiredisasters. Of these 58.6 per cent of the

national rivers and canals during winters andlandmass is prone to earthquakes ofconvert the banks of these rivers into motomoderate to very high intensity; over 40

able metalled roads.million hectares (12 per cent of land) is prone

2. To create tourism spots along theseto floods and river erosion; of the 7,516 km

bundhs where water sports likelong coastline, close to 5,700 km is prone to

canoeing, kayaking, water skiingcyclones and tsunamis; 68 per cent of the

angling and so on could becultivable area is vulnerable to drought and

organised.hilly areas are at risk from landslides andIn India, 22 States and one Union territory 3. To be available to all the vulnerableavalanches. Vulnerability to disasters/(Andaman & Nicobar) are vulnerable to states at short notice for immediateemergencies of Chemical, Biological,Floods. However, the most vulnerable states relief.Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) origin alsoof India are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Westexists. Heightened vulnerabilities to disaster 4. To be able to cope all types oBengal, Gujarat, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh,risks can be related to expanding population, disasters including floods.Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab andurbanizat ion and industr ia l izat ion, 5. To help in the linking of rivers a

Jammu & Kashmir. In all there are 137 districtsdevelopment within high-risk zones, national level.vulnerable to various natural and man madeenvironmental degradation and climate 6. To help in rain water harvestingdisasters including floods.change. : Considering the frequent floodsThe recent floods in July and August 2010 and other disasters in the country, it ishave caused vast devastation in India resultingIndia is the most flood-affected nation in the suggested to create a Task Force of the retiredin the hundreds of deaths, thousands ofworld after Bangladesh. It accounts for one armed forces personnel who retire to the tunepeople rendered homeless and millions offifth of global deaths due to floods and on an of 50,000 every year. This Task Force canrupees worth of property destroyed. This is aaverage thirty million people are evacuated function under the aegis of National Disasteregular feature in the country for which aevery year to safe place and relief camps. Management Authority (NDMA), whoselasting solution is suggested here.Floods in India therefore are not a new Chairman is the Prime Minister, and GeneraThis year more than 45 thousand people, Nirmal Vij former Chief of the Army Staff asmostly marginal farmers were badly hit by the the Vice Chairman and eminent disastefive consecutive floods of the Brahmaputra in experts as its Members to spearhead andBhuragaon and Mayong revenue circle of adopt a holistic and integrated approach to

Morigaon district. Due to flash floods and disaster management including floods.cloudburst in Leh, on August 6 2010, 28 This Task Force's primary job will be to carrythousand quintals of food grains of different out desilting of rivers and convert the banks ostanding crops in 1400 hectare of agriculture these rivers into motorable metalled roads foland have been damaged. At least 193 people commuters. The scenic spots should bedied including five foreign tourists and about converted for water sports like water skiing20 army personnel, and thousands were canoeing and kayaking and also angling whichinjured as heavy rains overnight caused flash can further be great tourists attraction.floods and mudslides and thousands havephenomenon. Unprecedented floods and The other task of this force should be to linkrendered homeless resulting a loss of milliondisasters take place every year in one state or the national rivers so that the water isof rupees.other in the country. conserved and used for irrigation purposes in

Flood Relief

Vulnerable to Floods

COL (DR) P K VASUDEVA (RETD)

Expert Disaster Management

Managing Fury Of Floods-Task Force For Controlling

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The Task Force can undertake rainwater pension amount of these personnel from theiharvesting to overcome the shortage of fixed pay that will come to be much cheapepotable and clean water for drinking purpose than the money spent every year to overcomefor the growing population as it has all the the disasters.expertise with them. This will not only solve the problems of alThe Task Force has to be organised and devastating disasters including floods in thestructured on the lines of armed forces units country in which crores of rupees are spent

that will have supporting units of signals for every year but also help in the re-employmencommunication, engineers for rowing, de- of ex-servicemen who are fully trained tosilting of rivers and construction of roads, carry out such duties sincerely and efficiently.Army Service Corps personnel for the

a big way. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan provision of transport and rations, OrdnanceSingh had floated this idea and also the former personnel for the provision of disasterPresident of India Dr Abdul Kalam. management equipment, Infantry and other

: Demand for water is arms personnel for carrying out skilled work ofgrowing in most cities as every urban citizen digging and man management.requires almost double the amount of water The Task Force should comprise of about 2that a rural citizen requires. Moreover, India is lakh retired service personnel of various armsrapidly urbanising. and services and ranks. The Task Force shouldUrban population in India has grown almost be self sufficient in handling disastersfive times in five decades from 1951 (62.44 including floods. The retired service

million) to 2001 (286.08). Not long ago, most personnel are already well trained in handlingof our cities were self sufficient in meeting disaster management. The infrastructuretheir water needs from the extensive urban should have the latest equipment, trackedwater bodies to supply water to citizens. and non-tracked vehicles, dozers, diggingToday these water bodies have completely equipment, rowing boats, motorboats and sodisappeared. Municipalities have been on.stretched to their limits to find water for the The pay and allowances of such a force has to *The author is a disaster management expertgrowing urban populations. The government be worked out based on the amount spent H e c a n b e c o n t a c t e d a t E - m a i las well as the private parties are extracting every year on disaster management including [email protected], M: 9872219765groundwater. floods. The Government may deduct the

Rainwater harvesting

The Quality Guru Deming said: Boys, Trust your men!Yet pre-empts he: "But, Let them first be competent"Kaoru Ishikawa notifies: Don't tax Individuals moreCause and effect analysis provides problems a natural cureAh, only good teams can pull one out from all predicaments

Sure, when they all work together, better in Teams,Prisig exhorts when Zen of quality gets into genes.With the protocol of Maintaining a motorbike to its fittest,Prisig uses his Metaphysics of Quality to the altruist !

The Guru Joseph Juran weighs a tactical emphasis on 'Control';As planning (though is a necessary handle) Quality-men cajole,asserts: you manage processes well, and put defects on parole!

They say, breakthrough Improvement is a step to Goal!Holistically, his Quality Trilogy encourages the three to soul!

Well! Out of intense complexities intense simplicities emergethis is a chill from Churchill, to push technologies to converge!Albeit Fiegenbaum encourages:: Fool proof systems are swell,A push to Poka-Yoke may retrieve things even from Hell!argues Ackoff's: advances in Idealized Design will better sell!

Crosby's says "Quality is free" yet we are invited to investAll of the inputs have a superb payback is a move smartest!But, without process qualification assured, there's no contest'for, no systems Perform well! when 'Cost of Poor Quality' jests.to Quality upgradation, only capable people nurse the quest!


Professes Stephen Covey, pushing: Hurry, sharpen your Axe

a Win-Win criteria for personnel development calls for basicsAs covey adds an eighth habit for a good improvement base!

with overall equipment efficiency, you cleverly spruce up laces

off line habit re-design enables 'product realization' a solace.

Well! Worthy systems will facilitate Quality-as is achieved Free

'status quo on dissatisfaction'-Priyavrat, deserves no apology,

Competence' forms the basis; a +ve 'Attitude is complimentary

though, dame luck seldom derives excellence at invert analogy!

So work up, one by one; on each recommendation for Quality.

a Problem solving paradigm & Continual improvement theology.

copyright 2010 Priyavrat Thareja

PROF. P THAREJA,

Head of Materials and Metallurgical

Engineering at PEC University

of Technology

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CMAeMagNeed to Re-define KashmirProblem

COL KK SHARMA (RETD)

Principal Indigrow Institute of Professional Studies

The problem of Jammu and Kashmir is like a wound, Hazaras, Dardi and Baltis - Muslim tribesmen of leaving behind some presence fo

festering for the last 60 years, and we continue to Northern Areas including Hunza, Gilgit and Skardu. policing activities.

pay a lip service year after year. Can the power to There are nomads Tibetan Buddhists in Aksai Chin Implied in the resolution is that China

people as per the geographical and racial area being driven out or hounded by the Chinese must vacate the territory illegally cededdistribution be attempted, to get to a lasting illegal occupation. to it by Pakistan as also vacate Aksai Chinsolution? Can they escape a Kashmir-centric focus There are six external stakeholders in the complex areas; so that pre 1948 position iof the world and get out of the cauldron, the boiling problem of Jammu and Kashmir. These are - India, restored to the people of Jammu andkettle that they find themselves in. There is an Pakistan, the UN, China (though ignored by most is Kashmir. This needs to be reinforced inurgent need to re-define it and fix it within our own the third stakeholder by virtue of its illegality ofhouse before asking Pakistan to fall in line or the occupation of Aksai Chin and Northern area), the USworld community to accept our whining. (due to its engagement in Afghanistan and impact of

Talibans and other terrorist organizations on NATO

operations).India needs to tell the world that Jammu and

Kashmir includes six distinct regions (not four

propagated by GOI and all others), which are under Starting with the UN, the resolutions required thedispute since 14/15 August 1947/October 1962. Two cooperation of both India and Pakistan forare held by Pakistan, one illegally occupied by China implementation. Many including the writer believe(including a part donated by Pakistan) and three that India has a lot to gain internationally as also

happened to be in India. Northern Areas and with the people of Jammu and Kashmir byPakistan occupied Kashmir are with Pakistan. Aksai supporting the UN Resolutions. If in a foreseeableChin area was illegally grabbed by China from India future, UN resolutions are to be implemented the UN Security Council.in 1962 and a small stretch of land at the northern (which India resolutely refutes for reasons best

The so called plebiscite to be organizedtip of the state was donated by Pakistan to China. known to the establishment) and a plebiscite is toby an UN Commission, should allowIndia has the Kashmir valley (18% of the total be held according to its terms (modified as per thepeople of all six regions of Jammu and

Jammu and Kashmir), Jammu region and Ladakh prevailing situation ), the following conditions needKashmir to choose joining either India oarea. This forms Jammu and Kashmir and needs to to be fulfilled:Pakistan. (India on its own must move anbe discussed separately or all at once to achieve a

All Pakistani troops should vacate amendment, now that India is a nonlasting peace. Politicians of all hues have memory Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and implied permanent member of the high councillapses when we talk of Kashmir problem and tend toin it is, Northern Areas. to include option of independence.remove the entire landscape of this state in their

Indian troops should remain till peace is The Plebiscite must be held in eachdiscussions.established and thereafter withdraw region separately and simultaneously.Before we find out what do the people want, we

The outcome need to be applied to eachneed to understand who and where they are? Thereof the six regions separately to avoidare different communities and religious group inanother Former Yugoslavia type othis state, which make even Bosnia-Herzegovina-eruption, as any inter regionaCroatia-Macedonia-Albania-Serbia look like a moreconflagration can easily turn into a civihomogeneous region.strife sucking both India and Pakistan

The stakeholderscivil-military establishments.

Hindu (Dogra) population of Jammu is nearly 70%For over half a century the Indian government hamajority in this district, but has always lived inadopted a negative and defensive posture on UNharmony with the other communities. There is theresolutions on the Kashmir plebiscite. In my viewBuddhist-Muslim equation in Ladakh region, sizablenothing could be more favorable to India than theseSikh community in all over this state barringUN resolutions. India can move amendments to thePakistan and China held portions. The Gujjar andresolutions to include autonomy or independenceBakerwal communit ies cont inue to bethus deflating the feverish interest of Pakistan.economically, socially, politically and educationally

backward in Jammu as well as Kashmir regions, the

Jammu and Kashmir

Steps to attempt possible solutions

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Whilst growing, are you glowing or groaning? hidden rocks which are masked by poor modern day life. By now you must be

You would ask me as to what do I mean by visibility wherein even the brightly lit light- wondering as to how I deal with them. Dea

starting this article with such an absurd house is hardly, if at all, visible. These cyclonic friends, what would you do when a situation is

question which has no link with the title given conditions are caused by their teenage on the boil? Yes, take it off the fire or turn ofabove. But dear friend I have a specific reason progeny in the family while on his or her way the heat.

to initially sound so vague and unconnected. I Likewise, on meeting a young person andto adulthood.

seek your indulgence, as we shall soon sail I confess that I have painted a rather dark making him feel comfortable in mind and

along together; in the same boat. picture of our teenage friends. But then better body, I ask him to narrate his life's majo

As a youngster steps into the stormy sea called to start with realism and come to a happy happenings which have caused him to come

'the teens', his cranium (brain) orders the solution to the universally accepted challenge to me. Normally, it takes anything from one to

of crossing the seven seas which are Years '13 three hours for him to 'steam off'. By the time

to 19'. The present day easily accessible he ends, I can see his countenance relaxed

electronic media lets our teenager into things even though he is wet with sweat released by

like prolonged periods of romanticizing, having 'said it all'. I do not ever say a word

innovative crime techniques, sex and easy during his narration.

money, let alone his exposure to drugs and

Many a time when I ask my young 'patient', oalcohol often just to 'be in' with his peers.course once he has fully concluded his side oWhat started at the higher end of teenage isthe story, as to how did he now feel backnow within his reach soon after he crosses thecomes the reply, 'Revitalised, Sir'. Actually altenth or the eleventh year. Then shouldhe needed was not a magic solution but'teenage' not today be understood as the agesomeone upon whose shoulder he could resabove ten years that is when he reacheshis head. He goes on to say that people oftendouble figures!!have no time for their adolescent children

Having seen over seventy summers, I today their students, their employees, or even those

am God-blessed, being entrusted with youth whom they call friends, and, only now have

counselling, almost all of them belonging to you given me just that. The young man has aglandular system to release a flood ofthe age group 13 to 20. The young people I tear to shed. If a young lady, she weephormones, which invade the cells setting ainteract with come in all 'shapes and sizes' and unabashedly. Both are pictures of new foundnever before 'tsunami' in motion. The

those to whom Life has dealt with an relief and to which all that I contributed is aresultant behavioral symptoms are hyper unimagined range of cards from sunshine to 'stepney' of my bodyparts my shoulder.physical activity, unusual excitement,Now my valued reader, you may be endowedthe unmentionable. Then this is the truth ofimpatience, irritability, over-confidencewith affluence, a happy family, abundanevident in an 'I know all' attitude or 'nobodyknowledge and vast experience, but all I wishunderstands me' type statements.to share with you is that to our Gen-next, offe

just two things your time and your shouldeThe hapless teenager of either sex loses focus,

upon which they (the young guys and girlseven a sense of purpose. This list is long and

rest their head.varied. Ask any affected parent who isAre we now sailing together in the same boat?nurturing or 'tolerating' teenage turbulence inThe answer my friend 'is lying the wind, thethe family. The 'Sea of Teenage' is choppyanswer is lying in the wind'.where the skipper of the ship (either or both

parents) is often unable to steer clear of

'Revitalised, Sir'

Turning off the heat

'Sea of Teenage'

Managing Gen-Next

BRIG. RANJIT BANERJI (RETD.)

Senior Corporate Advisor

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I have been to Shimla many times, but having spent farm. That the building is situated on a fenced-in At later date, a steam generator specially broughmy childhood there, I kept coming back to relieve rocky hillock, the name Peter Hoff is fitting. from Scotland, supplied power to light the lamps.the memory of old times. However, on a recent trip,with my family, I visited some important places and The next day we visited Indian Institute of Advanceddiscovered several facts which may have faded from

studies (IIAS), which is located near Peter Hoff.public memory. Before we entered the building, we went aroundWe checked into HPTDC's Hotel Peter Hoff. Situated the vast grassy lawns in front of the building andat Summer Hills, the original building of Peter Hoff, gardens at the back of the building. The conductedbuilt in early 19th century, reminds us of the pre- trip to the interiors of this historical and magnificentindependence era. A historical building, it housed building of colonial past was quick, short andseven Viceroys and Governor Generals during the restricted to few rooms. Before our inquest aboutBritish Raj. The hotel is located at a hillock with the the artefacts and historical objects placed inside gotState Museum on one side and Viceroy Regal Lodge, excited we were shown the way out of the building.now lodging the Indian Institute of Advance Studies The Vice Regal Lodge, designed by Henry Irvine, a(IIAS), on the other side. Scottish architect is a magnum opus of BritishThe building was rebuilt in 1992-93, as the earlier legacy. Lord and Lady Dufferin became the firstbuilding was devastated in a huge fire in 1981 and, inhabitants of this building in July 1888. This Estatethereafter, it was converted into a state-run guest passed into the hands of the President of India after The building also was equipped with a sophisticatedhouse-cum-hotel. Independence in 1947 and later the building was fire fighting mechanism by using phase change

formally inaugurated as Indian Institute of material, i.e. special wax tipped to water ducts. TheA d v a n c e d S t u d i e s b y t h e n P r e s i d e n t wax would melt if the temperature would rise to 60After partition of India, our family relocated toRadhakrishnan. The building now houses a library degree centigrade providing outlet to nitrogen gasShimla. My father was an Advocate at Lahore High

and hostel for the scholars doing advanced which will extinguish the fire immediately. Before Court, which was shifted to Shimla, - it being the could ask question, guide informed that fortunatelycapital of undivided Punjab. I have faded memoriesthis system never got tested since building neveof hearing elders around us talk about thewitnessed any fire. However, he added that aassassination of Mahatma Gandhi and that theroutine check of maintenance is made on theassassinator was being tried at Shimla High Court.readyness of this system.Peter Hoff served as Punjab High Court afterThe Lodge also had a sophisticated rainwatepartition and it was here that the trial of Nathu Ramh a r v e s t i n gGodse, the assassinator of Mahatma Gandhi tooks y s t e m f o rplace in 1948-49. I reminisce that my father used tocollecting andvisit High Court during those days. The stay at thestoring bath andbuilding was nostalgic. Now a museum is beingr a i n w a t e r ,planned at Peter Hoff to recreate the Godse trial.including twoI was quite eager to know why the name of thetanks under thebuilding is Peter Hoff, which resonates of a Russianfront lawn. Evenor German background. This information was nottoday, we haveavailable in the hotel or in literature of the place.y e t t oHowever, after a sustained search on the internet, I research.accomplish ourcould find that the word 'Peter' is of Greek origin

We entered a gallery with elaborate teak wood- n a t i o n a land its meaning is "rock" or 'Stone', and meaning of work. The guide told us that many historic decisions buildings with'Hoff' is dweller in a courtyard or fenced-in place or a have been taken in the building during the Indian such state-of-independence movement. The decision to carve t h e - a r tout Pakistan and East Pakistan from India was arrangements.initiated here in 1947. The guide showed us the

One of the rooms shown to us had a 120 year oldtable where the documents of the partition were

wall clock, still in working condition. Guide said thatprepared.

the clock is wound once in a week. The clock alsoindicated the direction of the sun during the

The thing that impressed me most was the state-of- progrress of the day. A rare bell, gifted by the Royathe-art arrangements which were placed while family of Nepal, considered to be an antique piecedesigning the building, much ahead of that time. was stolen from the premises of the building in ApriGuide told us that the Lodge had provision for 2010.electricity as far back as 1888, much before the rest Unfortunately, the building of IIAS is in deteriorationof the town of Shimla. He showed us the original today; cracks in stone masonry could be seen. Thislight panel still in place, with an added fuse box. The heritage building needs to be saved urgently.wiring channel was built-in the building structure.

Historic Building

Nostalgic Visit

State-Of-The-Art Vice Regal Lodge

A Visit to Peter Hoffand IIAS, Shimla

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The region comprises the trinity of Nahan, ceremoniously in a pool and are restored at the entire kingdom if she could dance her wayRenuka and Paonta Sahib midnight to their niches back. As she was half way across, he cut the

rope hurling hapless girl into the river. FloodHimachal's topography and terrain is not allfollowed which swept away the city, the rajarefuge and high mountains, it has certain From Nahan we reach Renuka, a stretch ofand so complete was her revenge that the

areas like the lower Kangra valley and the water shaped like a sleeping woman. It is a kingdom was left without any heir until theSirmour district, whose heights vary from 500 la k e in th e o u te r H im a la y a s a n dking of Jaisalmer's son s invited to occupy themeters to 1500 meters, and which have some commemorates the sacrifice of Renuka whothrone.idyllic holiday resorts and revered pilgrimage was killed by her son Parshuram in obedience

centers, steeped in history and mythology. to his father, the sage Jamdagni. Nearby is aSirmour is one such area, which is endowed pool sacred to filial Parshuram and each year From Renuka we go to Paonta Sahib, a citywith natural beauty and criss-crossed by lakes, in November, a fair is held which celebrates sacred to the memory of Guru Gobind Singhrivers and streams and has many places of the immortality of Renuka and her son. The the tenth guru of the Sikhs, which is also ainterest. mountain folk gather to sing and chant the bustling township with growing industries. I

praises of the two immortals, and worship at retains, tangibly the memorials to the marshathe temple dedicated to Parshuram and purify guru in the form of his weapons and a majestiThe first place in the triangle is Nahan, whichthemselves in the sacred waters of the lake. gurudwara and recalls his presence even inis not very cold, offers plenty of sunshine asAn old and agreeable ceremony takes place as the name of the city which is derived fromalso a variety of attractions. Saint, prince andthe celebrants exchange turbans or capos or paon meaning foot either because he set hisrobbers lived collectively, surprisingly in theeven a cupped handful of water to become foot in this place or, according to anorigin of this city, which was founded by Rajabrothers and sisters in the name of the deity. alte rnative stor y, beca use he lost anKaran Singh in1621. Although less illustriousA market spr ing s up with stall s an d ornament which he wore on his foot whilebeginnings cite the ridge as the hideout for

amusements at which locally made wares are bathing in the Yamuna river which flows hereBara Rangar, a notorious robber. Anotherpeddled together with home grown produce. Overlooking the river is the gurudwara whereversion recalls a saint who lived with aBeyond Renuka one can go up to Haripurdhar, Guru Gobind Singh wrote the major portion ocompanionable lion on the site where thea distance of 56 kilometres which offers the Dasam Granth.palace now stands.numerous treks including one to the Chur To help him concentrate, it is said that heWith pleasant climate throughout the year,Chandni Peak. calmed the turbulent waters of the Yamunathe city whose name divides into 'na' and 'han'Renuka to Paonta Sahib is one arm of the which, still, at this particular place, follow hisin Sanskrit meaning 'invincible is peaceable', istriangle. The road follows the Giri River and bidding and flow smoothly. There are also twowholesome and cultivated, watered by apasses through Jatoon and scenic beauty. Hindu temples, one dedicated to Rama calledman-made lake and decorated with templesFables and festivals are left at this location of Dei Ka Mandir and built by a princess and theand gardens. Three gentle level walks- VillaHimachal's Giri Bata barrage, the young other sacred to Krishna.round, Military Round and Hospital Round arestate's most ambitious project that will bringreminiscent of the city's recent past. But On way back do not forget to visit the Suketprosperity and advancement to the region.Nahan's hub is Chaugan, which has princely (Shivalik ) Fossil Park, 21 km from Nahan, the

associations. Cherished remains of the old Legends surround the ruins of the old capital first Park in Asia, situated on the site whereroyal capital, Sirmouri Tal, in the form of of the rajas. According to a local belief, it was the actual fossils were unearthed. Six life-sizecultures are displayed at the Shanti Sangam. destroyed by the curse of course dancer when fiberglass models of pre-historic (8.5 million

the king promised on an oath to give her half years old) animals, whose fossi ls andNahan celebrates Bawan Dwashi towards the the kingdom if she crossed the river's gorge on skeletons were found at Suketi.end of the monsoon when fifty-two idols ofa rope.the gods are carried in procession to the

Jagannath temple where they are floated This she did but the wily raja then offered her

Renuka

Paonta Sahib

Nahan

Golden Triangle ofWinter Tourism

Dr. N K. SHARMA

Professor ITFT College - Chandigarh

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Today, the world holds India in awe and the industrial revolution. The system allowed to get the best ideas for commercialisationadmiration for its rapid economic strides and them to harness the creative potential of their After all the best incentive for an idea is itvibrant democracy. The spectacular success of artisan class. commercial success in the market.the recently concluded Commonwealth Whereas Indians are highly innovative and The story of Reva Car Company as given out aGames is another feather in her cap. Jiyo, known forjugaad- the frugal innovation, India the CII seminar on Innovation held at

Utho, Badho, Jeeto, the theme song of the as a nation has failed to innovate. China, on Bangalore in June this year is highlygames embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the other hand, is a highly innovative country instructive. Its 40 percent workforce isthe young Indians which is taking her forward. even though it has a timid business culture at involved in R & D. The key drivers foEven, the World Bank, in its recent report grassroots level. innovation at this company are: Strong IPindicates that India's rate of economic growth Committee, Rich Consumer Insight, ThinkingThe state of innovation in a country iswill outpace that of China, the world's second measured by the number of applications forlargest economy, in 2011. It forecasts India's patents that it files. India has filed 36,812growth rate at 8.6 percent and that of China at Patents In 2008-09 whereas China 3,10,00 and8,5 percent. India has to do a lot of catching United State, even while reeling underup to do. recession, 4,50,000. As per World IntellectualIndia's GDP is US $ 1.31 trillion, one fourth of Property Organisation China will become theChina's and one tenth of United States which world's largest publisher of patents next year.are US$ 4.98 trillion and US$ 14.25 trillion The Intellectual Property Rights for Industrialrespectively. Manufacturing Sector if given Property or Patents is administered in India bya boost and enabled by the Knowledge the Controller General of Patents, Design &

Sector where India is in the vanguard, can Trademarks, Department of Industrial Policyand Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and

and doing differently, Value Innovation andIndustry. India has TRIPS (Trade Related

High Technology.aspects of Intellectual Property Rights)

In case of Pharmaceutical and Bio-technologycompliant IP law and a strong enforcement

sectors, the trend is towards Open Innovationmechanism and judicial system to protect IP

and Collaboration. Pfizer and Biocon haverights. There is a need for a radical change- a

collaborated to bring biosimilar insulinneed for developing a National Strategy and

treatments to the market. Similarly, theEcosystem for encouraging innovation a

companies like Johnson & Johnson, Novratispriority as well as an imperative for India.

Abbot , Lilly, Pfizer and Merck have cometogether to develop technologies

China has a top down approach in fostering formulations and business models.indigenous innovation. Its policy is to keep

Keeping in view the above global andfiling patents for ideas, processes and

domestic trends towards innovation, Indiaincrease the size of our GDP many times over business models as it considers dependenceneeds to develop a three pronged Innovationin a short time frame.

on foreign countries for technology a threat to Strategy. One, build an ecosystem byher national and economic security. It

developing innovation clusters aroundInnovation is the sine qua non for spurring the provides incentives for innovation.

universities and industries. Second, buildmanufacturing activities using nation's If Professors file for a patent in China, they get scientific temper upon the bedrock of liberaresources. Innovation endows resources additional tenure, students and workers can arts and ethics in the schools and collegeswith the capacity to create wealth, says Peter chose to live in the city of their choice, and Third, incentivise the innovation. In India, likeF Drucker. As the Indian economy is driven by thcorporations can get income tax rebate from Britain of 18 century, innovation revolution45 million entrepreneurs including SME s, 15 to 25 percent and win lucrative3 contracts. will come through the artisans andinnovation holds the promise of creating Therefore, the companies like Huawei reward blacksmiths who do the jugaad. India willtremendous wealth for so many in a short a its workers who file patents with amounts then, become the super power of the world.time ranging from US$ 1500 to 15,000.

thIndustrial Revolution in Britain in the late 18 At Global level, charitable organisations likeCentury made her the wealthiest nation, but it X Prize Foundation, reward ideas foris, now, being held that it was England's Patent commercialisation. Back home NarayanaSystem that was the decisive factor in starting Murthy, has launched Power of Ideas contest

Incentives for innovation

Innovation holds the promise

Need for National InnovationStrategy

PROF GURSHARAN SINGH BEDI,

Faculty Member at IBS Chandigarh

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In a Darwinian business world the quality of companies boast of their Chief Knowledge predominantly resides in the headan organization's (Knowledge Management) Offi cers (CKO) KM must be seen by of individuals. This attitude of weasystem helps determine its ability to sense corporations as a business process, the c o m m i t m e n t s o f t h e t o pchange and quickly respond, thus process through which the firms create and management further compounds

determining whether it dies, survives or use their knowledge assets. the difficulties of developing athrives suitable KM programme.-Bill Gates in 'Business @ Speed of Thought' 6 Organization are not able to clearlyHaving established the need of organizations

define knowledge and lack anKnowledge Management (KM) involves the to create and share knowledge, let usunderstanding of what knowledgeidentification and analysis of available and understand what are the problems anddrive organizations are all aboutrequired knowledge assets as also knowledge difficulties of implementation of KM. It isMany good Indian companies areassets related process and subsequent neither easy nor simple. A survey of literaturenot sure of their role in the KMplanning and control of actions to develop reveals many implementation challenges.process.both the assets and processes so as to fulfill 1 M o ti v at i n g w or ke r s o f a n y

organizational goals and objectives goals and organization to search, accept andtargets that any organizations hopes to/ wants adopt good and healthy practices India is at the threshold of finding its rightfuto accomplish in a future period of time. KM which directly contribute to an place, as the future economic super powerhelps in attainment of goals and objectives of organization's competitive edge, only behind US and China. This demandthe organizations. and keep it trim and smart is easier special skills development initiative for the

said than done. Behavioral scientists formal sector like Governments, as alsotell us that majority of the workers in informal sector like industry. Indian corporateKnowledge Engineering tools and methods

Indian organizations operate at 30- have unique strengths only these need to behave been sharpened over the last decade35 percent of their potential. How to appreciated and exploited. . India has aand more and more organizations are learningmot iva te emp loy ees to 'lo ok uniquely Indian culture and if we can developto use these, yet there are many problemsbeyond' has always remained a management policies and practices which areassociated with identifying the knowledgemajor challenge all over the world, compatible with our perceptions, attitude andassets and using them in an efficient and costespecially in our environment where work ethos, we can easily overcome theeffective manner. Correct understanding ofearning bread is the basic motivator.

2 If employees of an organization dosearch and adopt knowledge, theyare selfish and do not want to share.The first reaction of a worker is touse a new process he has learnt, toget a personal advantage of a moneyrelated benefit, promotion, morepay or suitable transfer. Motivatinghim to share what he initially had

and subsequently picks up is a verydifficult task.

3 Making knowledge useable isk n o w le d g e d e m a n d s a n in d u s t r y / hurdles to our intended growth.another challenge giving theorganization-wide vocabulary and a culture It is a strange dichotomy that while we haveknowledge the shape and form thatthat encourages knowledge sharing. been depending heavily on the managemenit is easily understood by everyUnfortunately both those aspects are concepts and related literature developed inworker so that they are able to relatewoefully lacking in our organizations. the West, and has thus failed to develop ourit to their sphere of work, is by noKnowledge workers are becoming the most own management concepts, many Westernmeans an easy task.important workforce in developed countries scholars are now looking at inspiration and

4 Identifying suitable people tolike USA where two fifth of the work force guidance from the ancient Indian experiencesmanage the KM implementationc o m p r i s e s o f k n o w le d g e w o r k e r s . of management. For developing the uniqueprogrrmme. It demands a multi-Corporations are investing heavily in building intellectual assets we have and using them todisciplinary background and humantheir KM systems; they are busy in developing our advantage, it is imperative that therelations skills of a very high order.their knowledge centers where they try to get corporate world adopts Knowledge

the best of their knowledge workers who are 5 Most of the organizations fail to Management as part of their vision.managed by the knowledge executives. Many real ize that the knowledge

Problems in Implementation of KM

Conclusion

Sharing the Knowledge

Knowledge Management Skills-Essential for Corporate Survival

COL D S CHEEMA (RETD.)

Advisor Fashion Technology Park, Chandigarh

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The aim of judiciary is to provide to all litigants continued to be practised since long in theand especially the needy a fair, unbiased and Therefore, this problem of such a large form of Panchayat systems where thespeedy justice. Access to justice is meant to magnitude, calls for the assessment of the disputes between the parties of a localityhave the remedy in the form of an Alternative Disputes Resolution procedures were reconciled by an elderly person o

in exp en si ve, sp eed y an d re aso na ble and selecting a legal system which will disputes were settled by traditional wise mensettlement of disputes from a highly regarded mitigate it. In addition to the development or tribal chief. In the present legal systemmedium. Indian Judiciary assures justice, and modernisation of the judiciary in our Mediation, Conciliation, Negotiation, Minliberty, equality and fraternity to all its citizens country, it is prudent to endorse the utilization Trial, Consumer Forums, Lok Adalats andas enshrined in the Constitution. Office of the Banking Ombudsman have by

now been accepted and recognised asThe Indian judiciary has an inspiring record of efficient Alternative dispute resolutionimparting justice. Its performance in methods. In the course of time the expertsupholding the ideals of the Constitution of the have rechristened the meaning of ADR to becountry is unsurpassed among the newer Appropriate Dispute Resolution systemdemocracies. The principle of Basic since in certain type of disputes where humanStructure has helped to uphold the values relationship is involved, the concept owhich form the cornerstone of the mediation has done wonders.constitution. But at the same time, it is not To spread the message of ADR, there is a needsufficient only to put across the morals and to build each step of its mechanism bothstandards of justice, instead there is a dire scientif ical ly and methodically. Theneed to devise and adopt a realistic way of Government and the Supreme Court of Indiaachieving justice. on several occasions, have emphasized theLiberalization of the economy in India came need to determine disputes all the wayup in 1991 to assimilate canons of of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through Alternative Dispute Resolutionglobalization, free market & liberalization in methods. Therefore efforts must be made to mechanism so that the goals of justiceits policies. Its economy has grown rapidly find alternate solutions before the disputesafter that. It has responded to the process of reach the courts of law.liberalization by constantly attaining high In the deficiency of timely justice, peoplegrowth rates. But in spite of the huge success adopt the route of extra-judicial alternatives,and the predicaments of future growth some of which lead to violence, breaking ofdependent upon available resources and peace and law & order problems. The ADRprevalent situation, the delay in the mechanisms can be categorized into two partsdispensation of justice by courts in India has i.e adjudicatory or adversarial and non-become a threat to the public in general. adjudicatory, consensual or non-adversarial.

The adversarial or adjudicatory ADRAlthough the Courts have been active to themechanisms such as arbitration and othervarying needs of the society, it is a paradoxexpert determinations conclude in decisionsthat they are not able to provide speedybinding upon the parties. The non-adversarialjustice to a litigant despite hard labour beingconcept of ADR mechanism such as mediationput at all the levels, higher or lower. Newor conciliation that pave a way for decisions bylegislations, commercial, civil or criminal havethe agreement between the parties comes ingiven rise to new rights, the non-attainment enshrined in our Constitution are met and thethe latter group and has existed since timesof which has in turn burdened the courts. burden on the courts is also reduced.immemorial.However, India is not the only country which is *Special invitee, governing council,

grappling with these problems as many other international centre for alternate, disputeIn the Indian context, Mediation has beencountries too are facing them. resolution (ICADR)

Mitigate the delay in justice

Delayed in dispensation of justice a threat

Mediation and Conciliation need of the hour

Alternative DisputesResolution

DEEPAK JINDAL

Deputy Advocate General, Haryana*.

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It is RESONANCE which heals the plants, soil, Large areas could be treated for plant diseasethe full effect of this healing HOMA (healing fire).water and air. AGNIHOTRA is one of the most eradication from one central place which actMuch healing energy emanates from thepowerful resonance tool, which can be used to like a generator of healing energies. Some speciaAgnihotra pyramid.purify our environment and reduce globalwarming.

Tremendous amounts of energy are gatheredaround the Agnihotra copper pyramid just at

Agnihotra is a healing fire from the ancient Agnihotra time. A magnetic-type field is createdscience of Ayurveda. It is a process of purifying which neutralizes negative energies andthe atmosphere through a specially prepared fire reinforces positive energies. Therefore, aperformed at sunrise and sunset daily. Anyone in positive pattern is created by one who doesany walk of life can do Agnihotra and heal the Agnihotra merely by his/her performance.atmosphere in his/her own home. Thousands of Agnihotra purifies the atmosphere of pollutantspeople all over the world have experienced that and neutralizes harmful radiation. The resultantAgnihotra reduces stress, leads to greater clarity atmosphere gives nourishment to plant life.of thought, improves overall health, gives one Agnihotra and Plants: The ghee is thrust into theincreased energy, and makes the mind more ful l atmosphere and attaches itself to the molecularof love. It is a great aid to drug and alcohol structure of the soil, allowing the soil to retaindeaddiction. Agnihotra also nourishes plant life more moisture. Plants grown in Agnihotra

techniques will be performed there based onand neutralizes harmful radiation and atmosphere are better able to withstand pyramid fires tuned to full moon/no moon/4thpathogenic bacteria. It harmonizes the droughts. Agnihotra causes a change in the (fourth) day after full moon/ 14th (fourteenthfunctioning of Prana (life energy) and can be cellular structure of the plant which sends more day after full moon, etc.used to purify water resources. nutrients to the fruit of the plant and less to theAncient science states that this resonanceAgnihotra is an ancient science given in Sanskrit leaves, stem and roots. Many people have foundinvigorates the cells of plants and helps thelanguage at the time of creation. Sanskrit was that the size, taste, texture and yield of fruits andreproductive cycle. Resonance plays a vital rolenever anyone's mother tongue; it is a language of vegetables grown in Agnihotra atmosphere arein nature. HERE WE HAVE TO CONSIDER Asuperior. Performance of Agnihotra in theHEALING MOLECULAR SPECTRUM FAR BEYONDgarden reduces pest problems and organicTHE INFRARED, INDEED BEYOND THE WHOLEgardening and farming are made easier by usingELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM.Homa (healing fire) techniques.Also some configuration of pyramids could bedone at a few places surrounding the farm to

Agnihotra renews the brain cells, revitalizes the spread the healing effects to wider areasskin and purifies the blood. It is the holistic Materials used will be dried cow dung, clarifiedapproach to life. Many people who are normally cow's butter, some medicinal herbs, firewoodallergic to smoke experience a healing effect by from some specific medicinal trees, etcsitting in Agnihotra atmosphere. The healing combined with specific Mantras.effects of Agnihotra are locked in the resultant

The computer software for timings of these fireash. Thousands of people in different parts of theis made in Germany, based on one specificworld have experienced wonderful healings ofdefinition of sunrise/sunset as given by theall types of ailments by using Agnihotra ash.ancient seers and are given free in all continentsThe specific pyramid of Agnihotra. Material Following is the description of sunrise as given invibration. We can make changes in the copper or gold. The specific frequencies of theancient science. (This is not a definition but aatmosphere with Sanskrit mantras and fire different steps of the pyramid could bedescription)prepared with specific organic substances, timed measured if a scientist wishes to put his mindAt sunrise the many fires, electricities, ethersto the sunrise/sunset biorhythm. The fire is into it. The most intensive sound waves haveand more subtle energies emanating from theprepared in a small copper pyramid of specific their origins at the four sides of the pyramid,sun extend all the way to the Earth and produce asize and shape. Brown rice, dried cowdung forming a small angle. From inside the pyramid aflood effect at those coordinates where the sun(manure) and ghee (clarified unsalted butter) are standing wave of certain frequency is sent out.is said to rise. It is awesome. The flood enlivensthe substances burned. Exactly at sunrise or When these specific Mantras are uttered at the and purifies everything in its path, destroyingsunset the mantras are spoken and a small specific times given by the computer, based on what is impure in its wake. This torrent of lifeamount of rice and ghee is given to the fire. one specific definition of sunrise/sunset, sustaining energies causes all life to rejoice. AtThere is not just energy from the fire; subtle RESONANCE takes place in the pyramid. The sunrise that music can be heard. The morningenergies are created by the rhythms and most powerful effect is with the word SWAHA. It Agnihotra Mantra is the essence of that music. Itmantras. These energies are generated or thrust is RESONANCE which heals. This is how plant is the quintessential sound of that flood. Ainto the atmosphere by fire. This, in addition to plagues and epidemics are eliminated. sunset the flood recedes.the qualities of the materials burned, produces

Homa (healing fire) techniques

Ancient Science of Ayurveda

Medicinal properties of Agnihotra

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Faculty - The Art of Living

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One can not think about life without water. $100 billion spent each year on bottled water present in the bottled water.We are blessed with adequate natural is nearly seven times the sum spent on safe 3. Dissolved minerals contribute to theresources of water but increasing population, drinking water in developing countries. taste of drinking water to varyingalarming rate of global warming, rapid There are times when it makes sense to buy degrees. Acceptability of water wilindustrialization, and lack of adequate and bottled water like when the water available in d e p e n d o n t h e i n d i v i d u a

improved management of the deteriorating the area is not potable and contains harmful consumer's taste but there is nocondition of the water supply networks, pollutants. Peter Gleick of the Pacific Institute special ingredient in packed watewastage of water and the increased rate of writes in World Water report, "In many parts which may make it tastier though

consumption of the world, tap water is not available or safe the lack of these constituents as ind u e t o to drink and in these regions, the failure of case of Reverse Osmosis water mayc h a n g e d governments to provide basic water services spoil its normal taste.lifestyles have has opened the door to private companies Moreover, the bottled water isall resulted in and vendors are satisfying a critical need, pricey: 40% of bottled water is sameputting them albeit at a very high cost to consumers." as your tap water but still we pay au n d e r

But the reasons for this growth are not clear least 3000-5000 times ( in India pressure.

particularly in the areas where consumers are more money for the bottled versionThe drinking supplied safe tap water though as a rationed as compared to the safe tap waterw a t e r supply. Consider the indirect cost associateds h o r t a g e w i t h t h e p r o d u c t i o n a n d"Are consumers willing to pay this pricearound the

because they believe that bottled water isw o r l d i n

safer than tap water?"

general and in The bottled water is projected to be tastier,t h epurer and safer than the tap water. But let usd e v e l o p i n ganalyze these parameters which are used bycountries inthe marketers to sell bottled as below:-particular, has

opened newd o o r s f o r 1. Clean, healthy water does not have

bottled water Industry. More and more to be pure, because, water is acompanies are entering this business and the universal solvent, rainwater collectsalready established players are introducing particles and chemicals even as it is

consumption of bottled water. Onenew products like flavored water after reaping falling and the geological strataliter of water (before packing) isrich profits in simple packaged drinking water adds more to the composition andobtained by rejecting at least 2 to 5or the natural mineral water. The industry is the minerals and trace elements ofliters of fresh water which goesgrowing at an average Growth rate of 30-40% the local area give water its distinctdown the drain. World wide 27per annum. taste. These minerals havemillion tons of plastic is used everynutritional importance also. It isThis growth is rightly described in the words ofy e a r to b o t t le w a te r . T h ereported that thecalcium in high-Azaz Motiwala a Marketing Consultant and

manufacture of plastic involvescalcium mineral waters is highlyCMD of IKON Marketing Consultants India Do consumption of water also whichabsorbable which can potentiallynot be surprised if today's bottled watermay be as much as 4-7 liters peraccount for a substantial fraction ofindustry becomes next Oil industry by 2025.plastic bottle manufactured. Thetotal daily calcium intake whichWith the ever increasing demand of water theprocess of manufacturing of plasticmeans high calcium water mayelephant is already grown and .. isbottles release green house gasesfunction much like a supplement.continuously growing one day it will turnwhich lead to global warming andFurthermore, waterborneinto mammoth.other climate changes. Add to thismagnesium is known to be moreThe study, conducted by the US-based Earth the Cost of transportation- Thebio available than magnesiumPolicy Institute for Studies in Development, bottled water is not consumedobtained from foods and thus mayEnvironment and Security in Oakland, where it is packed but has to bebe more important clinicallyCalifornia, says the global consumption of shipped to markets.(Durlach et al. 1985)bottled water has grown by 57 per cent over

Reference: Calcium and2. Safety factor of the bottled water asthe past five years, despite the fact that theMagnesium in drinking water :compared to normal tap water isproduct is often no healthier than tap waterPublic Health significance- Worldalso questionable due to the myriadand costs up to 10,000 times more. EmilyHealth Organization-2009number of reports of contaminantsArnold, the author of report, says that the

Taste and safety of tap water


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Ph D scholar at UBS, PU, Chandigarhand also deals with drinking water analysis for last 30 years

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CMAEventsIndia will rule over the world only whenour youth is ready with skills, said SidhuCMA celebrates it's 'Management Meet'

S. Navjot Singh Sidhu, Hon'ble Member of message to the large number of youthParliament, while speaking on the CMA present on the occasion. He said that theManagement Meet, said that today the youth should possess self confidence successcountry need skilled manpower, this talent will follow them.pool, one day, will become greatest strength While giving example of Kapil Dev, Sidhu said

of the India. He said that in these excited that the cricketing legend was week intime s; youn g shou ld not waste thi s speaking English, but he never let thisopportunity of the modern times and they weakness come in his way, and met even theshould recognise their potential to bring English press fearlessly and answered all theirabout a change in the country. queries. He said Kapil Dev is a complete'Management Meet' was organised by example of self management, which youth

thChandigarh Management Association on 25 should emulate.October at Hotel Mount View, Sector-10, While giving his own example he said thatChandigarh, Sidhu, in his charismatic style there was time when he becamemade people laughed with his cricketing andlaughter strokes.At the same time Sidhu conveyed useful

that success does not with short cut roots.He said that a garden can only remain green ifthe roots of the plants are given water and skillsare the basic roots of country's developmentHe said your talent is nothing until it is

controlled, disciplined and honest.Sidhu, while speaking on Peoples, Skills, andChange Management- (Unlocking YouthPotential) said that youth needs qualityeducation and skills. The country will rule ovethe world only when our youth is ready withskills, He said that to make Punjab a prosperousstate we can not overlook the service industryTo day industry need technically qualified andskilled persons, which is in short in our country

very much disappointed with his performances He said there is need to change the educationin the field of Cricket, however, with confidence system in the countryand hard work he overcame his weaknesses and Sidhu was given a standing ovation.earned name and fame for the country. He said

S.Navjot Singh Sidhu, Hon'ble Member of Parliament Speaking on the occasion

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On this occasion the Chairman of UBS and Dr. Gulshan Sharma in his presidential address the Tricity were given Award of Excellence by

President Baddi, Barootiwala and Nalagarh brought about the deficit in the skilled CMA.Association Mr. Arun Rawat also made their The institutions, which were awarded includemanpower and the requirement of the state. Hepresentation on Skills Development. They said 1) Gurvinder Singh Bahara (Rayat & Bahrasaid in coming times the education should bethat if the country has to be brought amongst Group), Dr. Zora Singh (Desh Bhagat Group), C.Aoriented to give specific skills both in vocationaldeveloped nations, the youth has to be prepared

Mamohan Garg (Gurukul Vidyapeeth)and managerial skills. He said that along withwith right education and skills.

S.J.S.Bedi (Gian Jyoti Group), and Mr. Dharindecorporate social responsibility, it is essential thatDr. Dinesh Gupta said that in a survey done by

Tayal (Anovus Institute of Clinical Research)we work towards Inst itut ional Soc ialGoldman it came out that team work is the mostS.Navjot Singh Sidhu, Hon'ble Members oResponsibility. He said that the vision of CMA isdesired skill which is required in the youthParliament gave away the awards. Dr. Anshuto make tricity as skilled capital of the region.

followed by problem solving and interpersonal On this occasion five professional institution of Kataria, conducted the award ceremony.skills.

Mr. Arun Rawat, President Elect, BBN Association Speaking

Dr. Gulshan Sharma, President CMA speaking on the occasion

Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Chairman, UBS, speaking

Group of Awardees with S.Navjot Singh Sidhu

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Mr. AK Gandhi

Sharing

his views during

National Management

Conference

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AIMA held at Kolkatta

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Dr. S.P.Singh Memorial Lecture

Interactive Session on 'Future of Businesses and Social Networking:Emerging Trends in I.T. Skills'

In coming years you will see that your social net-working wget integrated with business networking with all the securitelements built into to allow only your preferred businesinformation flow to social networking, said Dr. N.S.Kals

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home, Government of India anformer M.D of Punjab Infotech Ltd. here while speaking othe occasion of 'Dr. S.P.Singh Memorial Lecture' oEmerging Trends in information technology organised bChandigarh Management Association (CMA) at BhartiyVidhya Bhavan.Dr. Kalsi cautioned the young IT professional attending thsession that one has to be very careful what you express osocial networking sites since your views remain on thservers and you can be confronted with them in futureHowever, he said that advantages of modern day computinoutweigh disadvantages. He said that advancement icomputing is already showing significant impacts on the liveof common people and in businesses. For example, througadvance analytical technologies we are able to forecast hothe changes in banking rates and CSR etc. impact thinflationDr. Kalsi further said that through CCTV, 3-D Data storagand simulating technologies Cyber Police Stations are beinconceived in India to handle prevention of crimes such aplacing of RDX in market places, malls, stations and othecrowded places. Technologies are now being devised tward off the destructive effect of hackers since the futurwarfare will be through technology and yet unknown virusethat can make a nation inoperative and immobile withouspending much costs and loss of human beings.Other speakers on the occasion included, Dr. GulshaSharma, president of CMA, Brig. Saran S. Sahnay, chairma(IT Committee-CMA) and Dr. P.K.Vasudeva, past presiden

of CMA

Dr. N.S.Kalsi Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs,Government of India speaking on the occasion

Dr. Gulshan Sharma, President CMA Speaking

Audience Interacting with the SpeakerDr. Kalsi being presented Memento by

Dr. P.K.Vasudeva and Brig. S.S.Sahnay

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