Self Appraisal

A little boy went into a drug store, reached for a soda carton and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons on the phone and proceeded to punch in seven digits.

The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation: The boy asked, "Lady, can you give me the job of cutting your lawn?" The woman replied, "I already have someone to cut my lawn.""Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now." replied the boy. The woman responded that she was very satisfied with the person who was presently cutting her lawn. The little boy found more perseverance and offered, "Lady, I'll even sweep your curb and your sidewalk, so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in all of North Palm beach, Florida." Again the woman answered in the negative.

With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver.The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy and said, "Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job."
The little boy replied, "No thanks, I was just checking my performance with the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady, I was talking to!"

Lungar Gupp - XIII

Hi Folks,

1. What a relief it was to come to know that Independence Day was celebrated yesterday without any major hiccups throughout the country. We were on tenterhooks owing to the intelligence inputs received from the local 'cloak-and-dagger' guys. Since nobody wants to take any chances these days - I dont blame those guys even if they had given us the tip 'off the cuff'. It is really a shame that we have to be apprehensive when such an event approaches instead of rejoicing and merry making. Gone are the days when this day signalled guzzling Beer in the mess !!!

2. Another incident related with yesterday was an SMS which I got from someone amid a whole lot of others which went thus : "Happy Independence Day. If you are married please ignore this message". Of all the messages received this one was the best, I daresay.

3. A pleasant surprise which I want to share with all my colleagues is the 'passing with flying colours' the CISA exam by our friend from Hyderabad - Capt S.S.Raman. He has passed the said exam with over 80% marks which is a tremendous feat. This speaks volumes about the capability of youngsters in our cadre. Another such instance is from Kolkata where one of our colleagues has cleared the JAIIB exam with distinction. Well done folks !!!

4. My friend Rajeev Kumar from Chennai and Yashpal Charan from Mumbai are proceeding to UK in the third week of October to attend the Security Survey and Design course at ARC Training International Academy of Security Management.

An Interesting Mail Forward

Once upon a time there were 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. On coming home one day they realized, to their dismay, that the lifts were not working and that they would have to climb the stairs home. After struggling to the 20th level, panting and tired, they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. They left their bags then and climbed on . . . By the time they had struggled to the 40th level, they had gone sufficiently mad and were irritated.

The younger brother started to grumble and both of them began to quarrel. They continued to climb the flights of steps, quarreling all the way to the 60th floor. They then realized that they had only 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop quarreling and continue climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and reached their home at long last! Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to open the door. They then realized that the key was in their bags, which were left on the 20th floor...

This story is a reflection on our life and times. All of us climb the tall building called career . . . some till the 80th floor and some less. But do we know that the key to happiness is in the bag, which has been left back on the 20th floor?

Know your dreams and follow it so that you will not live with regrets . . . If the chariot of your life is driven by the steeds of ambition, make sure the reins of your life are held by the hands of joy. We are the heroes of our own story.

Lungar Gupp XII

Hi Folks,

Dont be surprised at yet another "Lungar Gupp" post following the previous one so fast. Well here goes :

1. The recent Grade 'C' to 'D' results did not surprise most of our friends as they were a foregone conclusion. One of the officers whom I rang up to congratulate did not take my call (this is what I call being "ungracious" in victory !! ha,ha!!). Anyway, if that is the way you want to behave - go climb a tree pal.

2. Here is a short tale of woes of our friends at Guwahati: One of them has not been relieved despite completing his tenure (he is ready to climb any tree) owing to the Security threat being faced by somebody. The second and third guys have been forcibly converted into 'Black Cat Commandos'. Duties being performed by these officers range from recce, guarding, sanitising premises, escorting, being sitting ducks, being bedfellows to providing personal security sans weapons and training. Details can be provided on request !!!

3. One slogan which I picked up at IISSM, New Delhi recently was "Let us Professionalise the Professionals". This, I firmly believe, is the need of the hour. With the rapid growth in the Security Industry and the way recent events worldwide are unfolding it is the need of the hour that we become thorough professionals in our jobs. We have to remain constantly updated and keep " learning, re-learning and even unlearning" to be considered specialists in our field. To this end I was pleasantly surprised when I came to know that some of our friends at Mumbai are attending classes to prepare for CISA certification. Way to go guys - well done and wish you all the best. With convergence being the latest 'mantra', you guys can surely aspire to become CISOs shortly. Lets hope others take the cue from you !!

Thats it for now.

Lungar Gupp XI

Hi Folks,

1. Interviews for 2 posts of DGM in our cadre are being held at Mumbai today. Besides the two repeaters (one of whom has just one week more to serve) Capt Chakravorty and Capt Amarnath are the fresh steeds in the race. Let us hope that both the vacancies are filled up !! (so that guys like me get to run ONE MORE TIME)

2. The officer who missed the bus for foreign training the last time is "second time lucky". He will be proceeding to UK in October. Plenty of time to prepare for the visit to "Blighty". Best of luck and Godspeed.

More later.

Bisht

TERRORISM QUIZ

Thought I must share this mail forward with all you guys !!

1) Which is the only country in the world to have dropped bombs on over twenty different countries since 1945?

2) Which is the only country to have used nuclear weapons?

3) Which country was responsible for a car bomb which killed 80 civilians in Beirut in 1985, in a botched assassination attempt, thereby making it the most lethal terrorist bombing in modern Middle East history?

4) Which country's illegal bombing of Libya in 1986 was described by the UN Legal Committee as a "classic case" of terrorism?

5) Which country rejected the order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to terminate its "unlawful use of force" against Nicaragua in 1986, and then vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling on all states to observe international law?

6) Which country was accused by a UN-sponsored truth commission of providing "direct and indirect support" for "acts of genocide" against the Mayan Indians in Guatemala during the 1980s?
7) Which country unilaterally withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in December 2001?

8) Which country renounced the efforts to negotiate a verification process for the Biological Weapons Convention and brought an international conference on the matter to a halt in July 2001?

9) Which country prevented the United Nations from curbing the gun trade at a small arms conference in July 2001?

10) Aside from Somalia , which is the only other country in the world to have refused to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

11) Which is the only Western country which allows the death penalty to be applied to children?

12) Which is the only G7 country to have refused to sign the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, forbidding the use of landmines?

13) Which is the only G7 country to have voted against the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 1998?

14) Which was the only other country to join with Israel in opposing a 1987 General Assembly resolution condemning international terrorism?

15) Which country refuses to fully pay its debts to the United Nations yet reserves its right to veto United Nations resolutions?

Answer to all 15 questions is the same. Any guesses ???

Back to Bangalore - Duly Certified

Hi Guys,

Just reported for duty today after undergoing a four day course conducted by IISSM, New Delhi (Certified Security Manager) from 12 to 15 July 2006. The course was good. This outing served a dual purpose for me insofar as completion of certain personal pending jobs at Delhi was concerned. I also got a chance to meet our friends at Delhi who, strangely, were not very happy to see me (methinks !!). There were cribs galore about they not being detailed for any course by their RD (not MY fault guys). Another tid-bit I learnt was about the 'C' to 'D' interview for our cadre. This is slated to take place on the 24th instant. It is common knowledge who all are greasing their skids. Now let us see who will be the winners. That's it for now.

Bisht

Training Time

Hi Guys,

I will be updating my blog on 17 July 2006 after I return from New Delhi. I am proceeding to Delhi to attend a Professional Certification Programme (Certified Security Manager) from 12 to 15 July 2006 which is being conducted by IISSM at their HQ. More next week. Adios till then.

Bisht

Happiness

Could not resist sharing this story with all of you - Bisht

Once upon a time there were 2 brothers who lived on the 80th floor of a tall building. On coming home one day they realized, to their dismay, that the lifts were not working and that they would have to climb the stairs home. After struggling to the 20th level, panting and tired, they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. They left their bags then and climbed on . . . By the time they had struggled to the 40th level, they had gone sufficiently mad and were irritated.
The younger brother started to grumble and both of them began to quarrel. They continued to climb the flights of steps, quarreling all the way to the 60th floor. They then realized that they had only 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop quarreling and continue climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and reached their home at long last! Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to open the door. They then realized that the key was in their bags, which were left on the 20th floor.
This story is a reflection on our life and times. All of us climb the tall building called career . . . some till the 80th floor and some less. But do we know that the key to happiness is in the bag, which has been left back on the 20th floor?
Know your dreams and follow it so that you will not live with regrets . . . If the chariot of your life is driven by the steeds of ambition, make sure the reins of your life are held by the hands of joy. We are the heroes of our own story.

ONE YEAR OF BLOGGING

Hi Folks,
Today is the start of the the second year of this blog. I know many of my friends are viewing this blog but sadly no comments are forthcoming. On reason may be the fact that one has to become a member of Blogger to be able to post a comment. I had once allowed comments from everyone on this blog and had a tough time deleting the deluge of spam it attracted. Sustaining "one-way-traffic" in communication tends to get boring. I am contemplating winding up the whole thing. So guys, dont be surprised if I do just that one fine day!!!
Bisht

Trip to Thirumala

Hi Guys,

I have just returned, with family, to Bangalore after a trip to the abode of Lord Balaji which is situated in Thirumala (24 kms from the town of Tirupati). I am sure that this trip will remain etched in our memory for a long time to come. The sea of humanity which turns up in hordes day after day to get a glimpse of the revered diety, the sylvan surroundings of the temple, the amazing energy level around the sanctum-sanctorum and the meticulous arrangements for crowd/queue control are some of the features which are unique to this famous temple. However, what made our trip even more rewarding was the excellent itinerary and arrangements provided by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Travel to and fro in AC Volvo coach, stay arrangement at Tirupati and visit to two other famous temples in addition to Thirumala were the highlights of the trip. APTDC provides a guide who fills one in on the history part as well, where required. These guys are sticklers for timings and did not default even once during the whole trip. The cost of 1100 bucks per person (ex Chennai) was well worth it. I got the idea for this while going through a writeup on the net. For those of you who are game for a similiar trip, it may be worthwhile to check APTDC out for a hassle free outing.

Executive Protection Tips

Share these points, collected from security executives and former Secret Service agents, with colleagues who are looking to start an executive protection program or beef up their current one.
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. Analyze which people are critical to your organization. Have any of these people been subject to threats? In what situations are they most vulnerable? Do they keep a low profile or court media attention? Is it easy for outsiders to gain information about them and their families? Answers to these questions help determine if you need a little caution or a full-time security detail. Also remember: The answers can change over time.
BRAINS BEFORE BRAWN. Research and preparation aimed at identifying potential threats and contingency plans supersedes the need for big bouncerlike bodyguards. Executive protection professionals receive training in skills such as defensive driving, emergency medical response and physical fitness. They know how to prepare for important events ahead of time and counter threats. And they act and dress like their protection subjects.
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE. Some protected executives bristle at what they see as restrictions on their movement, or the extra burden of security measures. Veteran practitioners suggest pointing out that the advance work required to keep them safe also reduces their time spent waiting in airports or stuck in traffic jams.
DON’T FORGET THE KIDS. The families of protected executives, if the executive is high profile or the subject of a threat, may need coverage. They may be more vulnerable, in fact, than the executive ensconced in a corporate setting.
MAKE LOTS OF FRIENDS. Reliable information is what makes prevention possible. It pays to work closely with fellow security professionals as well as executive assistants, hotel staff and event organizers. Ask them to help you assess risks at settings that are unfamiliar to you. And don’t hesitate to share info when they call you.

Training Time

Hi Guys ,

I am sure everyone will be pleased to know that Security Officers are once again being detailed for foreign training after a hiatus of nearly three years. Two officers were detailed for "Security Survey & Design" course commencing on 22 May 2006 at the International Academy for Security Management, UK, but only one may be attending as the other sorry bloke did not possess a passport. So get your passports ready guys !! You never know you may be next in line.

Training within our own shores is also commencing on 24 May 2006 viz: Professional Certification Course on Advanced Technologies in Bank Security being conducted by IISSM at Hyderabad. A lot of our colleagues are going to Hyderabad for the same.

PS - The officer who was to proceed to attend the course at UK, it is believed, could not do so owing to shortage of time required for mandatory paperwork. What a pity !!! (updated on 22 May 2006)

Lungar Gupp X

Hi Guys !!

Firstly, its promotion time for some lucky blokes. Interviews will be held for two posts of DGMs in our cadre shortly. Assuming that both the posts are filled by deserving (or even otherwise) candidates, there will be a vacancy for one post in Grade 'C'. And now comes the interesting part - we are then likely to witness yet another race where FIVE old horses and TWO fresh ones will be scratching the starting blocks for ONE grand post. What a travesty of fate.

Secondly, "being dressed to kill" is now being propagated and advocated with vigour by our Central Office. We are getting official letters on the subject now in addition to the mandatory "action taken report" para in the minutes of the Internal Security Committee Meetings. The latest barrage is the result of one of our colleagues being found improperly dressed by the SA at one of the Centres. Come on guys, start strutting your stuff, wear your goddam safaris. Who gives a damn whether you look smart or not. Look at the positive side - save your civvies for other occasions and be properly dressed to boot !!!

Thirdly, our career progression case, it seems has come a full circle. The whole thing, it is believed is now dependent on the whims and fancy of just one individual. Any guesses ???

Caring !!!

Guys, I thought I must share this mail forward with you all.
The following is something to make us stop and think.
Take this quiz:
* Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
* Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
* Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
* Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
* Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.
See how you do on this one:
* List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
* Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
* Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
* Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
* Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
* Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Easier?
The lesson?
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" We all want someone to care.

Three Things to Remember

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - Time, Words & Opportunity
Three things in life that may never be lost - Peace, Hope & Honesty
Three things in life that are most valuable - Love, Faith & Prayer
Three things in life that are never certain - Dreams, Success & Fortune
Three things that make a man - Hard work, Sincerity & Commitment
Three things in life that can destroy a man - Lust, Pride & Anger

Look for the Stars

A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her soldier husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near an Indian village. The daytime heat was unbearable-105 degrees in the shade. The dry wind blew constantly, covering everything with dust. None of the Indians spoke English. The young wife was miserable.

Then she learned that her husband was going deeper into the desert for 2 weeks. So she wrote her mother and asked if she could come home. In her mother's reply were these words: "Two men looked through prison bars; one saw mud, the other saw stars." As the woman read those lines over and over, she decided to change. She would look for the stars.

She set out to make friends with the Indians. When they saw her genuine interest, they taught her weaving and pottery. She learned their culture. Then she began to study the desert itself-its cacti, Joshua trees, and seashells left behind by the sands of an ocean floor. Not only did she survive, she became known as an expert on the area and later published a book about it.

Are you in an unbearable, inescapable situation? Do you have a negative attitude? Like Joseph or this wife, you can change.

Look at the situation positively and make the best of it with the help of God. Who knows? You might end up writing a book.

India is Really Shining

Better to be a Lion in India than a Monkey Abroad

In a poor zoo of India, a lion was frustrated as he was offered not more than 1 kg of meat a day.
The lion thought its prayers were answered when one US Zoo Manager visited the zoo and requested the zoo management to shift the lion to the US Zoo.
The lion was so happy and started thinking of a central A/c environment, a goat or two every day and a US Green Card also.
On its first day after arrival, the lion was offered a big bag, sealed very nicely for breakfast. The lion opened it quickly but was shocked to see that it contained few bananas. The lion thought that may be they cared too much for him as they were worried about his stomach as he had recently shifted from India.
The next day the same thing happened. On the third day again the same food bag of bananas was delivered.
The lion was so furious, it stopped the delivery boy and blasted at him, 'Don't you know I am the lion...king of the Jungle..., what's wrong with your management?, what nonsense is this?, why are you delivering bananas to me?'
The delivery boy politely said, 'Sir, I know you are the king of the jungle .. but .. you have been brought here on a monkey's visa !!! '

Better to be a Lion in India than a Monkey elsewhere..

Lungar Gupp IX

Hi Folks,

Its been a long time since I have posted anything under this caption. Well, let it not be said that this aspect of my blog is being neglected. So here goes :

1. It is believed that a whole lot of youngsters in our cadre (those who joined the Bank just 3 years back) have represented for transfers - which of course is not being taken too kindly in the Central Office. A few really deserving cases might also be put on the backburner owing to the deluge of requests. Transfers in less than 5 years of service (initially) are generally frowned upon by the powers that be. So 'Good Luck' to those who get their choice postings !!

2. One of our colleagues from Guwahati is all set to go to Thiruvananthapuram (from one end to the other), another from Chennai is all set for Bhopal whereas an old 'horse' (having run too many promotion races-like me) is going from Mumbai to Chennai. In the case of the first guy (someone who is more sinned against than sinning) it is pure BAD LUCK !!!(which seems to be dogging him all the time) and in case of the other two (smooth operators) they seem to have pulled the right strings (or struck the right chord in someone who matters).

If the above sounds like a puzzle - keep scratching your heads guys !!

Facing the Storms

Hi Guys,

I thought I must share this mail forward with you all !!

A little boy walked to and from school daily. On one particular morning, the weather was questionable as clouds were forming and the sky was gray but the little boy made his daily trek to the elementary school anyway. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up and the thunder and lightning began to roll. The little boy's mother was concerned that her son would be frightened as he walked home from school and feared that the electrical storm might harm her child. Following a roar of thunder, lightning would cut through the sky like a flaming sword!Worried, the mother got into her car and drove along the route to her child's school. On finding her son, she noticed her little boy was walking along just fine, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up and smile. More lightning followed and with each one the little boy would look at the flash of light and smile. The mother approached him in her car, lowered the window and asked him, "What are you doing?" The child answered, "I am trying to look nice, God keeps taking my picture!"

May God bless you as you face the storms that come your way.

Ringing in the New Year

Hi Guys,
I am not talking about the "New" calendar year. Today happens to be my birthday - the real one. People often take my birthday to be on 10 October which is the "official" one (I have my late parents to thank for this gaffe - though they did it in good faith - as insurance against possible failures in early schooling. Of course the move backfired because not only did I "not fail" but in one instance cleared two classes in one year. Such cases were called double promotions - a term unheard of now. Such were the trends in those days.) Well what is special is that I have completed 50 years on this earth today. How time flies !!! I sure dont feel like a 50 year old !!! Early in the morning getting a call from my friend Balli was a pleasant surprise as well as a good start to the DAY.

Guidelines - Protecting against Terrorism

Security Service releases top ten security guidelines for Protecting Against Terrorism ( courtesy Securitypark)

The Security Service, in partnership with Home Office and Cabinet Office, have updated existing protective security guidance for organisations with a duty of care for others. This guidance, entitled 'Protecting Against Terrorism' has been published in response to requests from businesses to have a hard copy version of the guidance on the website. The following top ten protective security points summarise the guidance given in this booklet. Whether you are creating, reviewing, or updating your security plans, keep these key points in mind:

1 Carry out a risk assessment to decide on the threats you might be facing and their likelihood. Identify your vulnerabilities.

2 If acquiring or extending premises, consider security at the planning stage. It will be cheaper and more effective than adding measures later.

3 Make security awareness part of your organisation’s culture and ensure security is represented at a senior level.

4 Ensure good basic housekeeping throughout your premises. Keep public areas tidy and well-lit, remove unnecessary furniture and keep garden areas clear.

5 Keep access points to a minimum and issue staff and visitors with passes. Where possible, do not allow unauthorised vehicles close to your building.

6 Install appropriate physical measures such as locks, alarms, CCTV surveillance and lighting.

7 Examine your mail-handling procedures, consider establishing a mailroom away from your main premises.

8 When recruiting staff or hiring contractors, check identities and follow up references.

9 Consider how best to protect your information and take proper IT security precautions. Examine your methods for disposing of confidential waste.

10 Plan and test your business continuity plans, ensuring that you can continue to function without access to your main premises and IT systems.

Welcoming the publication of Protecting Against Terrorism, Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "Government and business need to work in partnership to ensure that emergencies are avoided, and when they do happen we are well prepared to deal with the consequences. We know that protective security works. It is important for all businesses and organisations to plan for unforeseen events in order to deter potential attackers and mitigate the effects of attacks when they happen. This includes having an up to date business continuity plan that should ensure that staff are prepared and that the essential functions of business can survive a terrorist incident, natural disaster, or other disruption."

Congrats to Guys of the Silver Jubilee Course

Hi Guys,

People from SS 25 Course have completed 28 years of service today. Heartiest congrats to all the guys from the silver jubilee course of OTS (now OTA). In the Bank too we have a few gentlemen from this course viz : Capt Sharad Sharma, Capt Tapan Chakravorty, Capt Sudarshan Kumar, Capt B.S.Jaswal, Capt Rajeev Kumar , Capt Devinder Sharma, Capt Rajaram P. and of course yours truly. A grand get-together has been organised today at New Delhi by Colonel K.S.Rana who is commanding the 124 TA Bn at the National Stadium. A lot of our course mates are serving as Brigadiers. Those who are not in the Army are also doing very well ( I am not sure whether we fall into this category or not !!). Silver shorties have their own website too ; www.ots25.com Well here's wishing more glory to all of them.

Joining Report

Hi Folks,

I reported back for duty on 13th March after a month long sojourn at the "Queen of Hills"- Mussoorie. The journey from cool climes to the heat and dust of Delhi and then to the temperate atmosphere at Bangalore was marred by another nightmarish experience courtesy "Air Dhakkan" (yet again). The flight which was scheduled to take off at 1840 hrs on 12th March kept getting delayed (in instalments !!) and ultimately took off at 2345 hrs. Consequently I was stuck at the airport for more than six hours and reached Bangalore at the ungodly hour of 0300 hrs on 13th March. Never again am I going anywhere near the CHEAPEST airline (in every sense of the word) in future. Since joining back on duty - the tail has been on fire thus the delay. Sorry guys !!!

Miscellaneous Musings

Hi Folks,

Firstly, let it be known to one and all that I am presently on a vacation (uptill 13 March 2006) cooling my heels (literally - cause it's so damn cold !!) at Mussoorie. What a change in the mercury level as compared to the salubrious climate of Bangalore. Anyway, the point is that I may not be as regular in postings in my blog as I was at B'lore.

Secondly, I must share this nugget with you - the nightmarish journey me and my family had from B'lore to Delhi courtesy " Air DHAKKAN". I swear, the airline deserves this name. Instead of the scheduled takeoff at 8.30 PM the flight took off only at 11. 45 PM and landed at Delhi only at 2.30 AM. And the "clientele" - the lesser said the better. To say that the crowd was boorish would be a gross understatement. They were downright uncouth, uncivilised and very ill-behaved. Guys it not worth saving a few bucks if one has to undergo such torture. Never again will I commit this folly.

That's it for now. Will catch up later. All the best for Valentines Day !! (Today)

Lungar Gupp VIII

1. It is believed that letters have been despatched to 11 candidates to get their medical done prior to joining our tribe (may it grow from strength to strength).

2. Advertisements have been published for fresh intake of 11 Security Officers in the reserved category. Since these vacancies could not be filled earlier the eligibility criteria has been amended to allow Assistant Commandants from all the Para-Military forces to also apply for the said posts.

3. Our friends at New Delhi have developed sore throats owing to incessant CRIBBING. On the other hand guys at Jaipur are breaking records in jumping with GLEE. No prizes for guessing why ???

Congratulations - Batch of 1990

Congratulations to all the guys who have managed to remain afloat in our wonderful organisation for 16 long years. Today we all start our 17th year in service in the RBI. Here's wishing all the best to everyone in their personal and professional lives. May your work speak for itself and make everyone in the largest batch of Security Officers (to be ever inducted) proud of all its members.

NEW EQUATIONS

GENERAL EQUATIONS & STATISTICS
A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
_____________________________
HAPPINESS
To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little.
To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all. ______________________________
LONGEVITY
Married men live longer than single men do, but married men are a lot more willing to die.
______________________________
PROPENSITY TO CHANGE
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, and she does. _____________________________
DISCUSSION TECHNIQUE
A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument. _____________________________

New Year Greetings

Hi Friends,
Here is wishing a very happy, prosperous and peaceful 2006 to all the visitors to my blog. May the New Year bring health, wealth and cheer to you and your families and may you all see the doctor only on social occasions.