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New symbol for Indian Rupee Announced

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Now Indian Rupee has a new symbol and this is how it looks. This new symbol which has been shortlisted through a contest run by Finance Ministry of India. You can read about that Rupee design contest here. The basic aim of the new symbol is to provide the Indian rupee international recognition as the country’s economy exerts more influence in the global space, the unique sign will also help isolate the currency from the current abbreviation ‘Rs’ which is used by neighbouring Pakistan, Nepal and … Read more… about New symbol for Indian Rupee Announced

New Pension Scheme – NPS

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New Pension Scheme

New Pension Scheme is government of India initiative to extend pension benefits to citizens of India, at large. Any individual whether employed with private sector, self employed or professional can now avail of pension benefits and plan his/her retirement period well by enrolling in the New Pension Scheme (NPS). One can regularly invest in this scheme and get a part in lump-sum on retirement and a fixed monthly income for the lifetime. NPS is based on a unique Individual Permanent Retirement … Read more… about New Pension Scheme – NPS

Photo ID card from Post Office

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Not many are aware that the Indian Postal department is issuing photo ID cards as 'Address Proof' through their huge network of Post Offices. If you are in need of address proof with photo ID card, you know where to go now! But remember, the validity period is three years from the date of issue. Here is more information if you are thinking of getting such an address proof identity card. Postal Department will send a postman to the address furnished by the applicant and gets it confirmed. They … Read more… about Photo ID card from Post Office

Finding a meaning in “CAREGIVING”

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This article is aimed at throwing light on "Dementia", which is a word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease but not many are aware of this. Poornima Bisineer, a doctor turned medical teacher and a reader of this blog writes this guest article to share her personal experience to empower and bring in more positiveness in caregiver's thoughts. ------ I can describe my husband Dr. Raju MP as slim, smart, well-dressed, smiling, reserved and … Read more… about Finding a meaning in “CAREGIVING”

Story of a stolen mobile and FIR – II

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After the initial post on the lost mobile and a sequence of challenges there after to obtain an FIR (First Investigation Report) from police, here comes the remaining experience. Thanks to Sanjay again for taking time to provide an update even while he is on vacation due to the enormous amount of response that was shown in the previous article. When I went to Sangeetha mobile store near JC road (Insurance guys sits here) to submit document, I came to know that the police receipt i have, is just … Read more… about Story of a stolen mobile and FIR – II