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EMPLOYEES OF the Bangalore-headquartered State Bank of Mysore (SBM) one of the oldest banks in the country have resorted to a nationwide agitation. What is the reason? Big brother State Bank of India (SBI) recently proposed to take within its fold all the seven associate banks viz. the State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur the State Bank of Indore the State Bank of Patiala the State Bank of Saurashtra the State Bank of Travancore the State Bank of Mysore and the State Bank of Hyderabad. SBI the largest bank in the country already will emerge much larger post-takeover of the said seven associate banks. The State Bank of Mysore Employees’ Union (SBMEU) however smells a rat; it terms the proposal a pure business tactic aimed at acquiring the large network of branches huge assets and clientele of the associate banks. SBMEU claims that if the proposal is put through the ‘service-oriented’ approach being primarily followed by the associate banks will be replaced by the ‘profit-oriented’ approach of the parent bank viz.. SBI! Much as SBMEU may dislike being taken over by the parent bank viz.. SBI it is preposterous on its part to allege that the parent viz. the SBI is profit-oriented while the children viz. the associate banks are service-oriented. If this allegation is true how come SBM’s PLR is 13.25% while that of the SBI is only 12.75%? As for deposits. SBM offers interest in the range of 8.25% - 8.50% on deposits between 1 and 5 years. SBI offers interest in the range of 8% - 8.50% on deposits between 1 and 5 years. Apparently ground reality conveys otherwise – SBI lends at a cheaper rate than SBM. According to SBMEU the associate banks have a distinct history and close rap-port with their customers. Yes associate banks do have a distinct history but that does not imply that they have a close rapport with their customers. If what SBMEU says is true how come it is not as conspicuous as Canara Bank or Syndicate Bank in its home State of Karnataka forget the rest of India? Is the SBMEU justified in being proud of the fact that it was established under the patronage of the then Maharaja of Mysore. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar? If I were an SBM employee I would never associate my bank with the so-called Mysore Maharaja. For the information of SBMEU the Mysore Maharaja was a traitor who offered to join hands with the British if the latter helped him in retaining his kingdom! He did not want the Kingdom of Mysore to become a part of India! It is true that when the Subsidiary Banks Act was passed an assurance was given that the regional character and identity of the associate banks would be protected. It was relevant then in the nascent republic of India. What is the ‘regional character’ the SBMEU is talking about now? Can the SBMEU define the ‘national character’ in that case? After all it is six of one and half a dozen of the other. Should the former be subsumed under the latter or the latter be subsumed under the former? Would the SBMEU care to explain? SBMEU’s argument that when no other bank lent to agriculture small scale industries and small business. SBM came to their rescue is unpalatable to say the least. Such lending was pioneered by SBI in the country. Syndicate bank did it too though on a much larger scale. In fact when it comes to inclusive banking. SBM or SBI for that matter was nowhere near Syndicate Bank in terms of the initiative taken! In fact. SBM (Rajajinagar 1st Block Branch. Bangalore) once issued me a cheque book without incorporating my account number on the leaves! I noticed it only when I used the first leaf from the book to draw some money. When I presented the cheque for encashment at the bank’s counter the officer blamed me for the lapse whereupon I gave him a mouthful. It is not my point that SBI is superior but the argument that SBM is service oriented should be taken at face value. As I said earlier it is six of one and half a dozen of the other. It is time SBMEU understood that a shakeout is imminent in the banking industry once we throw open our doors to foreign banks by 2009 in line with out commitment to WTO. Only those banks which boast of adequate capital adequacy ratio state-of-the-art technology economy of scale and quality human resources to name a few will be in a position to survive. SBM may have been relevant in the days of yore when the Maharaja was the ruler of the kingdom of Mysore but not now. Consolidation of Banking Sectoris need of hour. After April -2009 when the Banking Industry open for Foreogn Banks and Basel-II compliance be there all the Small banks have to merge with Bigger entity for their Survival we rememeber the Darwin theory '' Survival of the Fittest'' as every Banks has to maintain their Capital in respect of the Risk Associated with the Assets. The Associates Banks Except one or two are not in a position to "EKLA CHALO". Basically they have regionalBase only and Entire Capital Base is of Parent Bank SBI,If they do not come forward for the Proposal Of SBI for Smmoth Merger. All the Associations And Unions of these Associate Banks will lose its fight and Ultimately SBI will either Sell these Banks to other Foreign Banks or FIIs or forced them to merge without any issues to be discussed. Also After The SBI Approval of the MOU signed By UNION of SBS the Remaining Employee will come out from their BOND of Union and JOIN the hands for Merger with SBI for better benefit and future security. Mereger And The consolidation of State Bank is a certainity and employee's unions and officer's associations should better engage themselves in fruitful talks with SBI to get the best package for their members. SBI on its part should directly interact with the officers and employees of associate banks to find out their cuncerns and the ways to mitigate them. Of late,it has been noticed that the unions and associations dealing with the merger issues are not reflecting popular sentiments and it is for SBI and Associate Banks to find out common concerns of the staff of Associate Banks. These processes would go a long way in preparing State Bank to become a Global Bank and to retain their young officers and employees within the Bank to face global competition. Neeraj I totally agree with the views of Shivkumar. In the era of merger,in the era of cost effectiveness in the era of "bada hai to behtar hai" it seems that SBMEU are not wanting to realize what will happen post 2009? After all what is the status of SBI when come to the size among Asian banks(forget about world)and what will happen when level playing field will be granted to foreign banks after 2009. Where will Associate BANKS will stay? I don't think any staff retrenchment was there when Tata purchase Corus but yes retrenchment will be there when companies will show losses. Unions of the merging banks should not fear about retrenchement as long as they are doing good business and are performing. Non performer in this world should certainly be marginalised and removed.

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Vishwanathan Anand became the world chess champion on Saturday after winning the global tournament in Mexico. In doing so he replaced Vladimir Kramnik of Russia as champion winning the tournament on points after tying a be with Hungarian Peter Leko on the 14th day of the oppose which he dominated from the start. The tournament saw eight of the world’s top chess brains battle it out in the competition from which Anand came out unscathed. The 37-year-old Indian had previously won the world championship in 2000 but the achievement was valued less since at the time the chess world was split between two rival world titles. While I’m a prolific Correspondence chess player(Over 1,000 games lifetime with over 100 going at present). I don’t go the world chess scene much anymore. Much desire my baseball viewing habits. I knew the status of the game(sport) much exceed twenty years ago. Like many US chessplayers my age. I can tell you all about Bobby Fischer. My familiarity with his successor. Anatoly Karpov is almost as strong.(We both like to play a certain. I’ve played it over 70 times. Only Karpov and four other have played it as often or more). Only by turn fluke do I know anything about what Annad likes to play. A 2003 Golden Knights bet of exploit following one of the World Champ’s 1999 games for 25 moves. Opening databases are wonderful aren’t they? Till your game leaves them then you’re on your own. I barely managed a draw in the 2003 bet. The way the World Championships are conducted has changed. For 25-30 years starting in 1964 the champion was determined via a series of Interzonal tournaments followed by elimination matches. This method put into place after some said the old Candidates tournaments were too prone to Soviet cheating. Now we’ve go back to a system much like the one used from 1948-1962. Congratulations to Annad. Now are Indians about Annad winning the World title again or aggroup India winning the recent.

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Please let us experience if you see something on Daylife that's broken or bad,or brilliant. Whatever's on your object we always want to comprehend from you. We can't reply to everyone but we do read everything and it helps us figure out what to do next. If you'd like a reply consider your email address in your message. Birgit Prinz scored in the 52nd minute and Simone Laudehr added a header in the 86th. Marta the Brazilian star with seven goals in the tournament had a chance to tie the score in the second half but her penalty impel was stopped by diving goalie... Captain Birgit Prinz put Germany ahead in the 52nd minute scoring her 14th goal in four World Cup tournaments and thereby drawing level with legendary German striker Gerd Müller. Germany's women's soccer team has done it again winning the Women's... SHANGHAI. China — The unstoppable scorer from Brazil and the unbeatable goalkeeper from Germany stared at each other from 12 yards away — the outcome of the Women's World Cup perhaps resting on this penalty kick. The confrontation was won by goalie... The whole team played very well and I am very proud. We had an aim before the game that everybody should work their way back to defense as much as possible. We had 21 to 0 goals in the tournament and that's pretty good. Please let us know if you see something on Daylife that's broken or bad,or brilliant. Whatever's on your mind we always want to hear from you. We can't reply to everyone but we do read everything and it helps us figure out what to do next. If you'd like a reply include your email address in your message.

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Birgit Prinz's goal in the 52nd minute and Simone Laudehr's touch in the 86th lifted Germany to a 2-0 victory over Brazil on Sunday bringing the team its second consecutive women's World Cup call. Brazil star Marta who has seven goals in the tournament to lead all scorers had a chance to tie the game in the back up half but her penalty was stopped by Germany keeper Nadine Angerer diving to her alter. "After the penalty save. I felt it was meant to be," Germany coach Silvia Neid said. "We worked hard for each other it was a great team performance. It was important to work against Marta and we did a good job in pushing her to the sidelines." Germany hasn't given up a goal in 619 minutes in the women's World Cup. The measure goal was scored four years ago in the finals against Sweden. China held the old preserve of 442 minutes.

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abduct,September 30: Germany became the first aggroup to win successive women'sWorld Cups by beating Brazil 2-0 in Sunday's final relying on its trademarkdefence. Germany went through the entire tournament without conceding a goal,and once again had its defense to thank for downing a Brazil align thatcontrolled much of the match. Birgit Prinz put Germany ahead earlyin the 52nd and goalkeeper Nadine Angerer preserved the lead when she saved apenalty from Marta. Simone Laudehr sealed the prove in the 86th with a header. "Brazil had more of the bet but we worked hard as a team,especially in defense," Germany coach Silvia Neid said. "In thesecond half we scored at the right time and after that our players realizedthey could hold this bet. "After Nadine stopped the penalty. I was prettysure we wouldn't acknowledge a goal." Germany extended its preserve to 619minutes in World Cups without conceding a goal and outscored its opponents21-0. Germany last gave up a goal in World Cup play in measure year's final againstBrazil. Germany also becomes the first soccer team to win a majorinternational tournament without yielding a goal. Brazil's bestchance to act the lead came in the 24th minute when Daniela's rasping shotthumped into the left affix and when the bound was crossed back into the area,the same player headed over the bar. Brazil was awarded a penalty inthe 62nd minute after Cristiane fell under a challenge from Linda Bresonik. Tournament top scorer Marta — she finished with seven —took the spotkick but Angerer guessed correctly in diving to her alter blockingthe low shot with her legs. "I watched the quarterfinal between Brazil andAustralia when Marta also had a penalty," Angerer said. "In that be she wentto the bottom left command so this time I thought she would go to the alter. Iwaited as long as I could to act and it was the alter decision." But for all its domination of command compete. Brazil could find no waypast the German defense and Laudehr sealed victory when she headed domiciliate RenateLingor's corner. "We had a lot of chances. Germany had fewer chances but whenthey got them they scored," Brazil coach Jorge Barcellos said. "Eventhough we lost this result of making the final will bring more investors andwill carry a lot of benefits to women's football in Brazil."

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India's ranking world be one chess player Vishwanathan Anand became the bet's world back on Sunday winning the global tournament in Mexico. Get a real-time look beneath the surface in the with our tools and. Also see our original real-time tracking system. NEW! Show current Digg news on your blog or website with a. It's super customizable. © Digg Inc. 2007 — User-posted content unless source quoted. --> DIGG. DIGG IT. DUGG. DIGG THIS. Digg graphics logos designs page headers button icons scripts and other function names are the trademarks of Digg Inc.

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With the Canaries lying directly in the path of the majority of the fleet and the finish line the teams are deciding which route to take through the volcanic islands off the glide of north-west Africa. As the fleet approaches the islands the various navigation tactics are becoming more obvious. The bring about clump of boats including westernaustralia2011 com. Hull & Humber. Glasgow: Scotland with Style Clipper. Uniquely Singapore. New York and Liverpool 08 appear to have decided to go between the islands of Gran Canaria. Tenerife and/or Fuerteventura. go Director Joff Bailey said: "This tactic is a assay as Tenerife is over 12,000ft high (about 2.5 times the height of Ben Nevis) and casts a massive wind shadow in its lee which can trap sailing boats for days." The skippers of Durban 2010 and Beyond and Nova Scotia resisted the temptation to make early gains and opted for a more westerly course. "Now that they are placed to the west in better winds they may benefit significantly over the next 24 hours especially if they can be away from the islands," Joff Bailey comments. Nova Scotia work Rob McInally reports: "Two watches on board. The Mounties believe West is Best and the Mooses believe East is Least. We act our westerly course in the belief that cutting the corner will put us right up in the pack". Uniquely Singapore remains in the top half of the fleet tucked in between Liverpool 08 and Glasgow: Scotland with Style Clipper as the continue south to the Canaries. Uniquely Singapore work Mark Preedy said this morning: "We have another Clipper in comprehend and we are chasing them down with constant trimming." It is probably Glasgow: Scotland with style Clipper that they can see but work Hannah Jenner is working her team hard to fend off any challenges from the straighten and has her sights on second-placed remove & Humber who were just over ten miles ahead at the last lay inform. She reports: "After overcoming a vicious digest bug seasickness and a spell in the 'Spanish doldrums' (off Finisterre). Glasgow: Scotland with Style Clipper and her crew are on top form. We all went out dancing on Friday night and today we are going down the local for a spot of fantasy Sunday eat!! (PS look out remove & Humber we are after you next!)"

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RED CROSS emblem is exclusive of the Red Cross Organization and no one even those concerned with medical profession can use this emblem. In Jammu and Kashmir the emblem is being misused boldly and the authorities concerned are taking no initiative to analyse this offence. This air came to the fore when a seminar was organized on the misuse of Red Cross symbol at Srinagar on Friday. Representatives of Red Cross lamented that the emblem was being misused in arouse of the fact that doctors health institutions ambulance and paramedics have their allotted symbols that are equally attractive reflecting the values and traditions of their respective professions. They appealed to the medical fraternity and the businessmen to be on the right align of law and desist from apply of the Red Cross symbol. Taking serious note of the menace minister for health and medical education. Mangat Ram Sharma who was chief guest on the occasion called upon all the concerned officers to verify that no such apply is allowed. He asked them for strict compliance of government instructions in this believe. He also called upon the directors of health services of both the divisions as come up as the principals of government medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir to monitor the develop in this believe and intimate the same to the administrative department. It is pertinent to have in mind that the Red Cross movement has the sole objective of helping the suffering lot and contributing for global peace. Promotion of human values and respect for human life and dignity is the fix objective of Red Cross Organization and its role in disaster management and healthcare is recognized world over. The Red Cross is providing monetary and material assistance to the people in bother during emergency times and such assistance can be improved in volume and quantity by the active participation of common people in Red Cross activities. The representatives of Red Cross including medical delegate. ICRC. Abu Raed legal advisor. ICRC. Shrinavas honorary general secretary. ICRC Society of Jammu and Kashmir. G J Nahvi secretary of health and medical education. K B Jandial and principals of medical colleges were also show on the occasion.

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Doctors tend to avoid tax on their earnings. Nor do they keep any preserve concerning the patients they interact. Records will be of great help if the treated patient is required to change surgery in future. The regulators should act in the matter. HELLO all Indians out there! When we fall egest and go to the doctor for treatment how many of us seek a account for the charges paid to the adulterate who has treated us? undergo we as responsible Indians ever thought about it? Has the media ever thought about it? The media has all the time in the world to show live updates of a play be but has no time to disseminate critical news to the public. I quote the following incident to explain how doctors evade tax on their earnings: I went to a clinic in Bangalore to get myself checked by a doctor. I hardly spent 15 minutes with the doctor. He charged me Rs 100 and made a note of it in his diary. I had waited in the queue for about an hour and by the time my turn arrived the adulterate had checked 10 patients; apparently he had collected Rs 1000 in just an hour @ Rs 100 per patient. I also observed that after 5 PM the doctor busies himself with patients till 10 PM; thus on an average he should earn Rs 4,000 – 5,000 in five hours. And I query if the adulterate ever pays tax on the money that he earns. And he does not keep any preserve either concerning the patient which could prove problematic to the patient if the patient is required to change a surgery in future. why do populate ask doctors about their income????there are a lot of alternative medicine practitioners about whom we go across everyday."push a look for drink the throat-cure asthma"'surgery without instruments"'paying babas loads of donation"if the community of doctors is to be scrutinised let all these people be under scrutiny as welllets alter the system of medicine....... clean....... everyone wants claritylets face it......1) national PMT's are the toughest exams2) only a marginal population of students crack them 3) and again its the 20% of the most meticulous students,who change a clinical subject for post graduation(as for the rest all of us do get a bill for pathological tests et al)4) and after going through the grind of 10 years of constant updating.. in which you suffer the best part of your life,at somewhere around 35 a doctor establishes a clinical learn good enough to earn him the aforementioned amounton the contrary,the courses and competition in other fields of alternative medicines are not suchand as far as my knowledge extends,babas dont even have a registration for curing patientsso if populate still accept in them,people do not delay to pay lacs on luxurious vehicles,lap tops,mobile phones... then why do they think it is unjust to pay the doctors what is their due!!!!!!!as far as tax is concerned,i believe that lets bring clarity in every handle if medical sector is to pay then make it universal........ alike for every person practising medicine

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LORD RAM represents the entire ethos of Indian culture and traditions and we don’t be a award from any politician to open whether he existed or not. Venerated yoga guru Swami Ramdev stated this. He said that Ram existed in the hearts and souls of the populate and his presence in our lives is beyond any question. Lord Rama’s history is the history of India and if someone wants to depart his presence then he will undergo to kill very existence of country called Bharta said Swami Ramdev. It is worthwhile to have in mind that a huge controversy had erupted in India after Archeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court questioning the very existence of Lord Rama. It was only after the intervention of Congress president Sonia Gandhi that the affidavit was withdrawn by UPA government as the government wanted to forbid political repercussions. The affidavit filed by ASI instead of confining itself to express that there is no historical proof regarding the existence of Adam’s connect questioned the very existence of ennoble Rama. The affidavit was filed in the Supreme Court over the air of building Sethusamudamram which is basically an economic zone. It aims to cut the distance between India’s eastern and western glide by several hundred nautical miles as it will back up ships to forbid circuitous route bypassing Sri Lanka.

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