An insightful article on direct cash transfer scheme in India

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-promise-of-unconditional-money/article4167818.ece

Sunrise - C V Raman Nagar

Groundswell - Review

Just about to finish this book by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff. There was and may be still is a lot of buzz about this book but frankly - this book is full of fluff. There is very little substance - if at all - in it. I would rather have a book full of anecdotes and some very innovative ones at that - not the usual run of the mill kind.

If I were to cut this book to size - it will be hardly 70 to 80 pages as opposed to more than 300 which it currently holds.

-1/10.

Arvind Kejriwal's Hangout

Watch this recording of Kejriwal's interaction with people on Google+ Hangout.

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Happy Birthday Firaq Sahab ..........

बहुत पहले से उन क़दमों की आहट जान लेते हैं
तुझे ए ज़िन्दगी, हम दूर से पहचान लेते हैं।

तबियत अपनी घबराती है जब सुनसान रातों में
हम ऐसे में तेरी यादों की चादर तान लेते हैं

फ़िराक़ गोरखपुरी ( ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार, पद्म भूषण )
( जन्म: 28 अगस्त 1896 निधन: 1982 )

Bangalore Clouds

Tehelka loves Congress(Or fears BJP?)

No one needs reminding on how Tehelka has conducted one sting operation after another on BJP. The Defense Expose and The Gujarat Sting Operation are the 2 examples that spring to mind immediately. And today when Assam is literally burning - Tehelka is mute. It's amazing. No shrill shrieks. No In Depth Analyses from the FREE, FAIR, FEARLESS Tehelka. Tehelka's coverage of Assam riots is conspicuous by its absence. Even the Mumbai violence that followed the Assam riots wasn't able to wake Tehelka up?

Let Assam burn. Let Bangladeshis run amok in Kokrajhar. Tehelka would rather busy itself blasting Chetan Bhagat,Baba Ramdev and casting doubts on Team Anna. Sure, that's way more important and easier than to be seen speaking in the same voice as BJP. It's better to keep BJP out of the power as it may open up cases of Income Tax violation against Mr. Tarun Tejpal. What's the point in being free,fair and fearless when their own survival is at stake.

Way to go Tehelka.... You Rock !

The new escapist fares

What do you think is the real reason behind the success of Gangs of Wasseypur,Paan Singh Tomar,Shanghai and the ilk. If you ask me these are the new means of escape for our beloved urban youth - the multiplex audience. Surrounded by the plastic smiles - mostly in their wall to wall carpeted offices, tired of English in their workplaces they(or us?) and recently migrated from their small towns to big cities, they want to escape to The Real India. A land where people ain't politically correct, where no one thinks twice before uttering MC,BC and the similar stuff.

In a way Anurag Kashyap,Tigmanshu Dhulia et al are doing what Sooraj Barjatya,Karan johar etc have been doing till now. Especially Sooraj Barjatya. His Hum Aapke hain Kaun was the movie that ruled millions of Indian hearts for a long long time. At a time when the great Indian joint family was disintegrating at a scorching pace, he sold the dream of a Ramayanesque family to the Indians who wouldn't mind shedding tears by the bucketful. Even his Vivah did quite well - especially in Bihar.

But times they are a changing. Had Haasil been released today - it would have done quite well. It was too early to make money. But the same director has been able to reach 10 times the audience with Paan Singh Tomar.

In the opening credits of Gangs of Wasseypur, Anurag Kashyap congratulates himself for being able to return to his roots - i.e. the rugged lands of UP,Bihar. But paradoxically - for him to be able to return to his roots and be applauded in the process - his audience had to migrate away from their own.

Early Morning

Reality of Wasseypur

Here are few articles exploring the real Wasseypur :

REAL GANGS OF WASSEYPUR: जेल से भी साबिर का मर्डर प्‍लान कर रहा फहीम

गैंग्स ऑफ वासेपुर में यह कौन रामधीर!

वासेपुर- सच या अफ़साना

कोयला तस्करी की माफियागिरी और बादशाहत  धनबाद में  

10 करोड़ का अपार्टमेंट बनवा रहा फहीम खान

The real life Fahim khan who is portrayed by Nawazuddin  siddiqui in the movie Gangs of Wasseypur

Blue collar job sites

Chachii.com

Babajob.com

for hiring a maid/driver etc.

Asha Bhat from Jammu Kashmir

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

Asha Bhat from J&K was invited. She is the first Kashmiri Pandit woman to win a Panchayat election in a Muslim majority village of J&K.

Here are few related links :

Pune salutes Kashmiri woman’s historic win

Sunitha Krishnan from Prajwala

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

Sunitha krishnan from Prajwala was invited who helpstrafficked women and girls in finding shelter.


Here are few related links :
Prajwala India Home Page 

Sunitha Krishnan on Wikipedia

Prajwala on Wikipedia

Sanjeev Kumar - Bahishkrit Hitkari Sangathan

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

Sanjeev Kumar from Bahishkrit Hitkari Sangathan was invited. He works for the most vulnerable groups of the society - including Doms and other Dalits.

Here are few related links :

Youtube - Bahishkrit Hitkari Sangathan

Sruti.org.in - History of Bahishkrit Hitkari Sangathan

Hunger strike for land rights in Bihar

Mohammad Shareef from Faizabaad

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

Mohamaad Shareef AKA Sharif Chacha was invited. He cremates the unclaimed bodies - be it a Hindu or a Muslim. Here are few related links :

Philanthropic Undertaker - Tehelka

Man of the last rites

Godfrey Phillips Award

Dr Naseema Huzruk - Helpers of the handicapped

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

Dr. Naseema Huzruk was invited. She started Helpers of the handicapped - an effort to help the handicapped live with respect.

Here are few related links :

Naseema the Incredible - Tehelka

Helpers of the handicapped, Kolhapur - Home Page

An article in Outlook India

Dashrath Manjhi from Gahlaur,Bihar - The Real Hercules

In today's Satyamev Jayate,

There was a piece on Dashrath Manjhi - a real hero who fought with a mountain alone to carve out a road out of nowhere. Sounds to me one of the biggest heroes ever.

Here are few related links :

The Man Who Made War on a Mountain- Tehelka Article

Dashrath Manjhi on

The story of Dashrath Manjhi

Remembering a man who moved a mountain – alone

Babar Ali - World's youngest headmaster

In today's Satyamev Jayate: 

Babar Ali from Ananda Shiksha Niketan was invited. He is perhaps the youngest headmaster of a school - a charitable one.

Here are few related links :

Youtube - India's Real Heroes: 16yo Headmaster

Youtube - TEDxSIBMBangalore - Babar Ali, "World's youngest Headmaster" - Challenging The Conventional

Babar Ali featured on youth leader

Dreaming big with Babar Ali

Subashini mistry - Humanity Hospital - Hanspukur, West Bengal

In today's episode of Satyamev Jayate,
Subashini mistry and her son Dr. Ajoy Mistry were invited who run a charitable hospital named -Humanity Hospital in  Hanspukur, West Bengal.

Here are few related links : 

Humanity hospital - Home Page

Article in Reuters - Are charity hospitals the only hope for India's poor?

Santha Sheela Nair

In today's Satyamev Jayate Santha Sheela Nair was invited for his efforts towards Rain water harvesting in Chennai.

Here is an article in The Hindu  on her :

http://www.thehindu.com/education/careers/article2486895.ece

Naveen Chandra from Sealine Society Mumbai

In today's Satyamev Jayate Mr. Naveen Chandra from Sealine Society, Mumbai was invited for his efforts towards rain water harvesting.

Here are few links : 

NDTV

Pbworks.com

TOI

Rajendra Singh of Tarun Bharat Sangh for water conservation

In today's Satyamev Jayate, Rajendra Singh from Tarun Bharat Sangh was mentioned for his efforts towards water conservation in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Here are few links : 

Rajendra Singh profile

Tarun Bharat Sangh home page

Kanhaiya Lal Gurjar and other people of Tarun Bharat Sangh

A road back home - Documentary on water conservation by Snehasis Das

In today's Satyamev Jayate there was a clip from a documentary A road back home by Snehasis Das.
Here is its synopsis on youtube : 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw42v4Btv40

Water conservation in HIware Bazar

In today's Satyamev Jayate, Hiware Bazar was mentioned for its exemplary efforts towards water conservation. Here is the wikipedia link : 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiware_Bazar

Ravi Agarwal from Toxics Link

In today's Satyamev Jayate, Ravi Agarwal from Toxics Link was invited.

Here are few links : 

Toxics Link Home Page

Profile of Ravi Agarwal

Manoj mishra from Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan

In today's Satyamev Jayate Manoj Mishra from Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan was invited.

Here is the blog : 

Blog of Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan.

Niloba Jadhav

In today's Satyamev Jayate Mr. Niloba Jadhav was invited.

Here are 2 field studies he participated in : 

Mushkil hai jeena ummeed ke bina

Hapless people sinking society

Bhatsa dam in Shahpur Thane

In today's Satyamev Jayate  - Bhatsa dam from Shahpur,Thane was talked about.
Here is an article about the same : 

Water war

Anupam mishra of Gandhi Peace Foundation

In today's Satyamev Jayate Anupam Mishra from Gandhi Peace Foundation was invited. Here is his wikipedia profile : 

Anupam mishra on wikipedia

Times Of India's animosity towards Flipkart

Just sample these news items in last 3 months -  all from Times of India:

21st July, 2012 : Flipkart raises minimum order value for free delivery

....signalling the e-tailer's intent to end the price competitiveness it offered, especially in the books segment.

16th July, 2012 : Flipkart needs $150 million from investors

....Flipkart would be running out of money unless big investors step in the next nine months.

7th May, 2012: Flipkart faces heat of rivals’ discounts

..... Flipkart, the big daddy of the online books trade, is feeling the heat of competition. 

Of late, TOI as been very very offensive towards Flipkart. Its only aim seems to bring Flipkart down anyhow - by creating negative sentiments about it in every possible way. TOI has also been totally shameless in promoting its own shopping service indiatimes in the garb of publishing news. Let us just look at today's news article more carefully.

1. The topic : Flipkart raises minimum order value for free delivery

Almost a month ago Makemytrip,Cleartrip and Yatra  - almost acting in a cartel like fashion - started charging Rs. 100/- as the processing/convenience fee for all the payments. TOI kept mum. I really wonder why? Far more people use these sites as compared to Flipkart. If TOI was so keen on publishing News - here it was. So it's obvious as hell that TOI  is harboring a grudge against Flipkart which manifests itself in such artificially created news.

2. The contents : 

Now look at the above picture which TOI published in today's News Article. 

It's considered the golden rule of journalism to disclose any stakes the publisher has in the companies being written about. Even SEBI has mandated it. But TOI is totally shameless and irresponsible in ignoring this dictum. It's clearly promoting its own indiatimes in the guise of News. And even if we keep this rule aside - indiatimes has been around at least 5-6 years before Flipkart. Still everyone loves Flipkart because of their service. And that's the reason why they are way ahead of any other competitor. No matter how cheap others sell - unless they can bring up the level of customer care on par with Flipkart - they will lick the dust.

3. For some reason - this whole thing reminds me of TOI's  aggression towards commonwealth games simply because it was not given the official newspaper status(and the money involved) for the same. I just wonder whether Chetan Bhagat's article would have seen the light of the day if TOI had been given the contract.

In the end I can only quote Tony Burman :

Every news organization has only its credibility and reputation to rely on. 

-- Tony Burman, ex-editor-in-chief of CBC News, The Globe and Mail, October 2001

And clearly TOI is losing its credibility with every passing day.

Nationwide - doctor home visit service

Nationwide is a company I read about in TOI today. They provide services regarding family doctors and sending them to your home.

Dr. Archana Kaushik - Researcher on issues related to elderly in India

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

Dr. Archana Kaushik has done some research on issues affecting elderly in India.
Here are few related links :

Her paper : Factors Influencing Sense of Security Among Elderly Women in Indian Journal of Gerontology. Doc/Word File. Google Quick View.

Her book : Active Ageing - A Study of Elderly Contributing in Urban Life

Her page on Delhi University(DU)

NGO Maitri - working for widows of Vrindavan

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

An NGO by the name of Maitri works for elderly and widows of Vrindavan.
Winnie singh was the person invited on the show.

Here are few links :
Maitri Homepage
Maitri Blog
Winnie singh on slideshare
Winnie singh - Bio
Winnie singh - Linkedin

Pramila Krishnan - thalaikoothal or mercy killing of elderly people

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

Deccan chronicle journalist Pramila(Prameela) Krishnan was the first one to expose  Thalaikoothal or mercy killing of elderly people in southern districts of Tamilnadu.


Tehelka had a similar story some time back - Mother, shall I put you to sleep?

Aayudham society for senior citizens

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

Aayudham society was mentioned in today's episode of Satyamev Jayate.
Here are few links :

Kids here have two dozen 'grandparents'
Aayudham socity on Orkut

Vinu Bhai Valia - Dada Dadi Park - Mumbai

From today's Satyamev Jayate episode :

Dada dadi park in Mumbai - initiated by VinuBhai Valia - is a boon for senior citizens. For an yearly fee of Rs. 102/- they can do things unimaginable. Here are few links :

Dada Dadi Park - Home Page
Harmony

Leina Joshi and Jayant Joshi

From today's Satyamev Jayate episode :

Jayant and Leina Joshi married in their ripe old age - each of them for the second time. Inspiration for people who would rather live a lonely and desolate life in old age fearing societal pressure.

Here is a link :
Age no bar- Senior citizens ready for marriage too

Chandra Tomar and Prakashi Tomar - Shooting Super Grannies

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

Chandra and Prakashi Tomar from the Johadi village are 2 unusual grandmothers - who learnt the shooting sport after having grand kids and made a big name for themselves. Here are few related links :

Gunning for gold: This part of UP is shooting its way to glory
Chandro Tomar, 78-Year-Old Indian Grandmother, May Be World's Oldest Sharpshooter
Oldest professional sharpshooter: Chandro Tomar sets world record
Shooting stars of Daadi ka Gaon
Seema draws inspiration from her 'Shooter' mother

Narayan Mahajan - Pune - Mountaineer - 91 years old

From today's episode of Satyamev Jayate :

Mr. Narayan Mahajan's name is in Limca book of records for being the oldest parasailer in India.
Here are few related links :
‘Youngster’ climbs Sinhagad every week
On a high - Educationalist and mountaineer Narayan Mahajan tells Brinda Gill about life in the lap of nature

Sailesh Mishra - Silver Innings

From today's episode of Sayavmev Jayate :

Silver Innings - New Beginning For Our Elders - Home Page
Sailesh Mishra on Slideshare
Sailesh Mishra on Linkedin

Nattu Bhai from Ahmedabad - Vina Mulya Amulya Seva

In today's episode of Satyamev Jayate, Nattu Bhai from Ahmedabad - who runs Vina Mulya Amulya Seva for old people - was invited. His initiative helps old people find live in partners. This solution is pretty novel in the sense many children thwart marriages of their parents since they are worried that their share in property will be diluted.

Here are few related links :
Now, senior citizens look for love and live-ins
Age-old problems scuttle seniors' live-in dreams
Widows and divorcees facilitated to remarry in Ahmedabad

Himanshu Rath - Agewell Foundation

In today's episode of Satyamev Jayate Himanshu Rath  was invited.
Here are few links about him :

Himanshu Rath - Linkedin
Agewell Foundation - Home Page
Good afternoon everybody I am Himanshu Rath from Agewell ...
Age No Bar - The Hindu

Kaushal Panwar

In today's show of Satyame Jayate, Kaushal Panwar was invited - who has fought hard against Casteism.

Here are few links related to her :

Kaushal Panwar - Dalit & Adivasi Students' Portal

Remarkable Journey of Koshal Panwar

Bezwada Wilson

In today's episode of Sayamev Jayate Mr. Bezwada Wilson was invited. He has fought against Maila custom in India, i.e. Manual Scavenging. Here is his wikipedia profile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezwada_Wilson

C. S. Dharmadhikari

In today's episode of Satyamev Jayate, Mr. Dharmadhikari was invited. Here is his bio-data.

Source

Bio-Data of the hon’ble Justice Shri. C. S. DHARMADHIKARI

NAME                         :       CHANDRASHEKAR SHANKAR DHARMADHIKARI BIRTH DATE & PLACE   :       20th November, 1927 at 'Raipur' (Madhya Pradesh) EDUCATION                 :       M.A.L.L.B OF Nagpur University. PROFFSSION               :       Lawyer since 1954 to 1972. APPOINTMENT            :       Was Government Pleader, High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench from 1965 to 1972. Was appointed as the Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay w.e.f. 13th July, 1972.  Was Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Retired on 20th November, 1989.  Was Chairman of Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal from 7th July,1991 to 20th November, 1992. At present:-   Chairman, Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority.  Chairman, Vidhi Anuvad va Paribhasha Sallagar Samiti, Govt. of Maharashtra.  Chairman, Committee To Monitor Animal Welfare Laws in Maharashtra FAMILY INFORMATION : Belongs to the family of lawyers. His grandfather Shri. T. D. Dharmadhikari was in judicial Service and was A. D. J. known for his integrity and uprightness. Brother Late Y. S. Dharmadhikari was Advocate General of Madhya Pradesh. Son of Acharya Dada Dharmadhikari, well-known Gandhian thinker and freedom fighter. Took part in all the movements launched by Gandhiji and was imprisoned several times. Mother, late Smt. Damayanti Dharmadhikari took part in individual Satyagraha in 1941 and Quit India Movement of 1942 and was imprisoned for about three years. Wife, Tara Dharmadhikari is M. A. (Economics) and holds Diploma in Journalism and was Dy. Director Information and publicity, Government of Maharashtra and Editor, Lokrajya. Daughters, Aruna Patil is Doctor. Sons, Satyaranjan is judge of High Court of Bombay and Ashutosh is an Advocate. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES : Took part in Quit India Movement of 1942.  The Government of Maharashtra in recognition of his Services as Freedom Fighter, sue motto, included his Name in Prestigious List of Freedom Fighters. Was associated with Student’s Movement and was Secretary of National Union of Students, Was President of : [  Rashtriya Mill Mazdoor Sangh.      Union of the Employees of Textile Mills at Nagpur for about five years. [  Actively associated with Educational, Social and Cultural Organisations.  [  Was Chairman of  Educational Regulatory Authority;  [  Was President of  Kusumagraj Pratisthan and Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation, Wardha     and Yusuf Meherally Centre. Was Vice President of : [  Vidarbha Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti. [  Maharashtra State Free Legal Aid and Advice Board. Now President of: [  Abhyankar Smarak Trust, Nagpur. [  Maharashtra State Federation of Goshalas and Panjarpol. [  Kushta Rog Niwaran Samiti, Shantivan. [  Nasha Bandi Mandal Now, Vice President of: [   Global Indian Trust and Global Indian International Schools, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India. [  Shiksha Mandal Wardha and Jabalpur. Chairman: [   Institute of Gandhian Studies, Wardha. [   Vidhi Anuvad va Paribhasha Sallagar Samiti, Govt. of Maharashtra. [   Bombay Reforms Association. [   Maharashtra Gramdan Board. [   Sarvodaya Ashram, Nagpur. [   Managing Council G.S. College of Commerce and Economics, Jabalpur. Now, Member of : [   Board of Advisors, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya. [   Advisory Board, Sane Guruji Kathamala, and  Rashtriya Smarak. [   Advisory Committee, Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) [   Community Aid and Sponsorship Programme (CASP) [   Kendriya Hindi Samiti, Bharat Sarkar. Trustee : [   Kushta Rog Niwaran Samiti, Shantiwan. [   Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) Gadchiroli. [   Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. [   Geeta Pratisthan. [   Fuiji Guruji Memorial Trust. [   Gandhi National Memorial Society, Agakhan Palace, Pune. [   Seva Mandal Education Society, Mumbai [   Vishwa Vatsalya Prayogic Sangh. [   Central Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Delhi. [   Gandhi Labour Foundation, Puri. Connected with Award Committees of : [   Jamnalal Bajaj Award. [   Sane Guruji Memorial Award. [   Ladies Wing of Indian Merchants Chambers- Jankidevi Bajaj Award [   Padmaraja Rani Bang Memorial Award (Chetna Vikas) Also Actively Connected With: [   Maharashtra Vyassan Mukti Movement. [   Prayas / Mahila Shantisena. AUTHORSHIP : A book on Constitution of India titled as “Bharatiya Sanvidhanache Adhisthan” (Marathi) which received Government of Maharashtra Literary Award for the year 1976-77. “Reflections on Indian Constitution, Religion & Rule of Law” (English); Shodha – Gandhicha (Marathi); Manjil Durach Rahali (Marathi); Gandhi Prahar Aur Prabhav (Hindi); “Samajman” (Marathi); “Kalachi Paule” (Biography in Marathi); Antaryatra, (Marathi) Received Government of Maharashtra Literary Award for the Year 2002-2003. Suryodayachi Wat Oahuya (Marathi); Sahapravas (Marathi) Bhartiya Sanvidhan Aantrang (Hindi); Bhartiya Bandharanu Adhisthan (Gujarati); Khoj - Gandhiki (Hindi); Manusnama (Marathi); Lok Tantra, Nyaya evam Rahoke Anveshi (Hindi); Manav Nishta Adhyatma (Marathi) Contributed several Articles in English, Hindi and Marathi in various periodicals, magazines etc. Known as good orator.  Delivered number of talks in Lecture Series, Organised by the Universities and other Social and Cultural Organisations. Delivered Convocation Addresses in Shivaji University, Nagpur University, North Maharashtra University and Konkan Agricultural University. AWARD : Government of Maharashtra Literary Award 1976-77 and 2002-03. Karandikar Trust Dharwad Literary Award. Distinguished Citizen Award of Rotary Club of Bombay, Gopal Krishna Gokhale Award, Gandhi Jan Award, Gosewa Ratna Puraskar, Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar (World Peace Movement Trust) Padma-Bhushan Award by the President of India Bharati Gaurav Puraskar, Ashirwad Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar, Justice Ranade  Samaj Seva Puraskar, Durgadevi Saraf Samaj Seva Puraskar Justice Ramshastri Prabhune Samajik Nyaya Puraskar, Bhausaheb Dhamankar Prerana Puraskar, For Samaj Sava and Kusha Seva and Social Awareness. In recognition of his selfless services to humanity and Country and above all his dedication to cause of justice, peace and progress he was awarded Michael John Gold Medal by TATA WORKER’S  UNION, Jamshedpur etc. National Gandhi Fellowship by GANDHI SMRITI & DARSHAN SAMITI, NEW DELHI. On 9th of October, 2007, describing me as eminent Jurist, Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur has conferred on me Honoris Causa Degree of  Doctor of Laws under the Faculty of Law. Was invited to deliver Key-note address in Bruhan-Maharashtra Mandal 1999 Convention, San Jose, Silicone Valley, U.S.A. Visited Japan on the invitation of Japan-Bharatiya  Maitri Sangh and Nipponzan Myohoji Trust, Japan.                                     Visited Singapore in connection with the India’s Independence Day Celebration and Unveiling of Statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi Centre for values at Singapore Visited Malaysia and Japan in connection with Opening of Global Indian International School and unveiling Statue of Mahatma Gandhi. SHRI CHANDRASHEKHAR S. DHARMADHIKARI  is Khadidhari since his birth. Once it was decided that the Caste Barriers should be broken and man’s status does not depend upon his caste or creed, the first thing he decided is not to enter any ritual or Sanskar restricted to a particular caste. Though he is a Brahmin by caste, he has not adopted a Thread Ceremony and has chosen to remain Shudra. Marriage performed was also as per Special Marriage Act – a Registered Marriage, which is common to all cases, creeds, religion and is secular in nature. Total expenditure for marriage was Rs. Twenty only. At the age of 14, he took part in Quit India Movement.  He left school and thereafter an order was issued by the British Government that he should not be admitted in any Recognized School.  He took active part in Quit India Movement.  His two elder brothers, father, mother and other family members were already in Jail, and he was the only male member left in the family.  Therefore, he avoided arrest and since then worked underground. Was responsible for various activities, which sustained and maintained Quit India Movement for years together. His contribution to the National Movement now gets recognition from the Government of Maharashtra, when Government included his name in a prestigious list of Freedom Fighters, without any request or application, and is also granted Freedom Fighter's Pension. As a Judge, his Judgments were outstanding. He believed that Judge should be Impartial, but not impassive. Judgments delivered by him, relating to Rights of Women, Adiwasi, Children, Insane People, Prisoners are land marks.  His Judgment delivered during the Emergency was a unique one.  In the said Judgment he held that  apart from the Constitutional Right, a Right to Life is natural and human right and therefore, even during the Emergency, a Citizen has a right to approach the High Court, as natural and human right to Life can not be taken away. As per this Judgment he entertained the Petitions and released the detenus, against whom there was no material. He was known as a most up-right, independent and fearless Judge. As a Chairman of the Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority, he has introduced an altogether new concept and principle in the field of rehabilitation.  The concept “Pre-habilitation” and “Pre-Afforestation” is introduced by him, which in itself is a unique and revolutionary.  As per this Principle, before cutting a tree, authorities concerned are obliged to plant ten trees, before demolishing a house, authorities are obliged to construct a new house for a person who is likely to be displaced, and after the person is given a new house, where he shifts, then alone demolition of house is permitted. Under his leadership, such afforestation has taken place in Dahanu Taluka.  The Six Forests are developed, which are known as :  AANTARBHARTI UPAVAN – VILLAGE – KHAMBALE, TALUKA – DAHANU.  KRANTIVIR ACHYUTRAO PATWARDHAN KRANTIVAN, VILLAGE-CHIKHALA, TALUKA-DAHANU.  STREE-SHAKTI UPAVAN, VILLAGE-KODAD, TALUKA- DAHANU.  SHRAMA-SHAKTI UPAVAN, VILLAGE-KHANIVADE, TALUKA-DAHANU.  RASHITRIYA MAHAMARG MAHATMA GANDHI UPAVAN, VILLAGE - NANDGAON, TALUKA –DAHANU.  MEGHARAJ DEVRAI, VILLAGE-JALSAR, TALUKA-DAHANU.  BHARAT SEVAK HON'BLE GOPAL KRISHNA GOKHALE UPAVAN AT DAHANU.  SEVAMAYI ACHARYA BHISE UPAVAN AT CHIKHALA, TALUKA - DAHANU.  TARABAI MODAK BAL-SHAKTI UPAVAN AT NAVA-SAKHARA. He is known as best interpreter (Bhashyakar) of Gandhian Thoughts, throughout the country.  Is very popular amongst the Youth. His thoughts about the Women Empowerment are well appreciated. He is also associated with the Maharashtra State as well as National Women’s Commission. Today he is known as a backbone of Sarvodaya Movement. His thought provoking speeches keep audience spellbound with sheer emotional and intellectual involvement.  It gives a new insight for solving problems. He is known as a good thinker and orator in Hindi, Marathi and English.  However, from the 15th August, 1947, he has decided normally not to speak in English.  Because on that day Mahatma Gandhi had told the B.B.C. Reporter to inform the World that Gandhi does not know English. He is associated with various Educational Institutions and Social organizations. He is actively associated with the rural development organizations, who are carrying on activities in the field of Health, Micro Water Shed Development Agriculture, Village Industries, Adiwasi Welfare, Women Welfare, Pollution Awareness, Afforestation and Youth etc.  He was also engaged in relief work in Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra. Balwant Rai Mehta Panchayat Raj Jagriti Kendra, with which he is closely associated, is engaged in training the Members of Village Panchayats, so as to empower Panchayat Raj System, so that it can achieve the goal of GRAM SWARAJ. Whereas SEARCH is working in the remotest Adiwasi area for overall development of Adiwasis, particularly in the field of Health. The work done by SEARCH has received Worldwide recognition. Various  Authors have dedicated their Books to him, in recognition of his social service, and qualities of heart and mind.  Some of them are as under:- SHAHIR G. D. MADGULKAR Author – RAJA MANGALWEDHEKAR RAJMUDRA Author – SURESH DWADASHIWAR SHIKSHAKACHA DHARMA Author – RAM SHEWALKAR MAHATMA GANDHI PRANIT AKARA VRATE Author – CHANDRAKANT PADGAONKAR VISHAYANURUP DNYANESHWARI Author- JUSTICE DHANANJAY DESHPANDE FOUR LANGUAGES PRACTICAL DICTIONARY,     8TH EDITION Author- GANESH OTURKAR   At the age of 81, he is still involved in Socio-Economic, Educational, Gandhian and  Sarvodaya Activities.