Putting scam money to good use
As India immerses itself into removing corruption, it's important to understand what the past scams cost us. But talking in mere amounts isn't fruitful. After all, does 55,000 crore rupees sound bad? How much worse is it than a mere 50,000 crores? (Answer: 1,000 kilometers of highway worse, or the stretch from Bangalore to Mumbai)
The biggest scam that unfortunately doesn't get classified as one is that food enough to feed 100 million peoplerots in government warehouses. For the rest, we have for you an infographic that puts the amounts in context, how much we could have done. For past scams we have adjusted the amount for inflation to reflect an equivalent in 2011 — the Rs. 5,000 crore Harshad Mehta Scam for instance is worth Rs. 15,000 cr. today.
Here's all that we could have done with the money lost to some of the biggest scams in India.
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आप और हम पीएम का मतलब प्राइम मिनिस्टर समझते हैं। लेकिन सोनिया गांधी के लिए पीएम का मतलब है पर्सनल मैनेजर। पुराने ज़माने में होता था कि जब तक बाबा बड़ा न हो जाए तब तक राजपाट की हिफाज़त एक वफादार नौकर करता था। अब भी कोशिश यही है कि बाबा राहुल गांधी के बाल थोड़े पक जाएं और वह वोटरों के सामने अगले प्रधानमंत्री के तौर पर पेश किए जाने लायक हो जाएं, तब तक मनमोहन सिंह पीएम पद पर बने रहें।
Live: Anna breaks fast after 288 hours, nation relieved
Anna Hazare ended his 12-day fast Sunday morning before tens of thousands of cheering supporters at Ramlila Maidan by sipping a glass of coconut water with honey offered to him by two girls.
The nation, particularly the government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, heaved a collective sigh of relief at the resolution of a major national crisis as the 74-year-old activist ended his fast at around 10.20 a.m. He began his fast Aug 16 morning and completed 288 hours of fasting. Refresh this page for live updates
6: 50 pm: Free kitchens in Jammu on Anna victory
People in this winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir took out processions and set up free kitchens at various places to celebrate the end of Anna Hazare's fast.
With the Indian tricolour forming the backdrop, free kitchens in Jammu city offered food to all those who thronged there.
'It is our way of celebrating the victory of Anna. He has broken his fast today and it is time to feed the people,' Darshan Kumar, one of the activists involved in organising the 'langar' or free kitchen, told IANS. More
6: 30 pm: Lokpal bill may come up in parliament in November People in this winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir took out processions and set up free kitchens at various places to celebrate the end of Anna Hazare's fast.
With the Indian tricolour forming the backdrop, free kitchens in Jammu city offered food to all those who thronged there.
'It is our way of celebrating the victory of Anna. He has broken his fast today and it is time to feed the people,' Darshan Kumar, one of the activists involved in organising the 'langar' or free kitchen, told IANS. More
A redrafted Lokpal bill may be brought in parliament during its winter session, that usually starts mid-November, after the parliamentary standing committee on law and justice deliberates over various drafts of the proposed anti-graft law, government sources said Sunday.
The sources said that, at that stage, amendments or changes in the legislation would be possible with the approval of both houses of parliament. After being passed by both the houses, it would go to President Pratibha Patil for approval before becoming a law. More
The sources said that, at that stage, amendments or changes in the legislation would be possible with the approval of both houses of parliament. After being passed by both the houses, it would go to President Pratibha Patil for approval before becoming a law. More
6: 10 pm: Thousands arrive at India Gate for the victory March
Thousands of Anna Hazare supporters have made their way to the India Gate to participate in the victory march called by him. Those who're not in Delhi have come out in droves in their respective cities to celebrate.
6: 00 pm: Rs.70 lakh and counting, donations still pour in for Anna
Donations have been pouring in from across the country to support social activist Anna Hazare's anti-graft movement. India Against Corruption (IAC), the NGO spearheading it, has so far received more than Rs.70 lakh in cash donations and more is still coming in an activist said.
The donation collection desk at Ramlila ground since Aug 19 - the day Hazare moved there from Tihar Jail - has received cash donations of more than Rs. 70 lakh, Vikas Tyagi, a coordinator at the donation department, told IANS. More
Donations have been pouring in from across the country to support social activist Anna Hazare's anti-graft movement. India Against Corruption (IAC), the NGO spearheading it, has so far received more than Rs.70 lakh in cash donations and more is still coming in an activist said.
The donation collection desk at Ramlila ground since Aug 19 - the day Hazare moved there from Tihar Jail - has received cash donations of more than Rs. 70 lakh, Vikas Tyagi, a coordinator at the donation department, told IANS. More
5: 45 pm: Security personnel relieved as Hazare ends fast
It was a daunting task for the hundreds of paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel guarding the Ramlila ground with many of them admitting that it was an 'overwhelming' experience. With Anna breaking his fast for a strong anti-graft bill after 288 hours, most of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Many of the security personnel admitted that they had not seen such large crowds ever and it was a tough challenge to manage them and keeping their cool despite a few untoward incidents including one where policemen were attacked by some drunkards. More
It was a daunting task for the hundreds of paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel guarding the Ramlila ground with many of them admitting that it was an 'overwhelming' experience. With Anna breaking his fast for a strong anti-graft bill after 288 hours, most of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Many of the security personnel admitted that they had not seen such large crowds ever and it was a tough challenge to manage them and keeping their cool despite a few untoward incidents including one where policemen were attacked by some drunkards. More
5: 30 pm: Unifying people an achievement: Bhushan
Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan said that the biggest achievement of the anti-corruption movement was that it united people cutting across all divides.
'We are relieved. We can now relax and reflect on the nature of the movement and decide the future course,' Bhushan said.
'It was a roller coaster ride. We felt pessimistic at times. But we always felt that whatever happens in parliament, the movement engaged people across classes and barriers. Young people shed their cynicism and felt empowered. This was an achievement.' More
5: 00 pm: Anna dehydrated and exhausted: Trehan
Anna Hazare is fine and doing well despite his 288-hour-long fast. However, his heart beat is above normal, the principal doctor attending on him said Sunday.
'The heart rate is 94 which is more than a normal (around 80). He is very dehydrated and exhausted,' said Naresh Trehan who closely monitored the 74-year-old Hazare's health during the fast. 'He is being given coconut water and honey as he can easily absorb it. However, this would be increased slowly and gradually in a manner that his body can tolerate it,' he added. More
Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan said that the biggest achievement of the anti-corruption movement was that it united people cutting across all divides.
'We are relieved. We can now relax and reflect on the nature of the movement and decide the future course,' Bhushan said.
'It was a roller coaster ride. We felt pessimistic at times. But we always felt that whatever happens in parliament, the movement engaged people across classes and barriers. Young people shed their cynicism and felt empowered. This was an achievement.' More
5: 00 pm: Anna dehydrated and exhausted: Trehan
Anna Hazare is fine and doing well despite his 288-hour-long fast. However, his heart beat is above normal, the principal doctor attending on him said Sunday.
'The heart rate is 94 which is more than a normal (around 80). He is very dehydrated and exhausted,' said Naresh Trehan who closely monitored the 74-year-old Hazare's health during the fast. 'He is being given coconut water and honey as he can easily absorb it. However, this would be increased slowly and gradually in a manner that his body can tolerate it,' he added. More
4: 30 pm: The day India's MPs created history
It was a rare show of unanimity and purposefulness, going beyond party lines. At the special parliament debate on Saturday, MPs transcended their usual acrimonious and disorderly behaviour to demonstrate that when it matters, India's lawmakers can deliver.
They also managed to assert the supremacy of parliament in framing legislations for the nation.
The Lokpal discussion -- stretching over nine hours in the Lok Sabha and eight hours in the Rajya Sabha -- saw a sober tone echoing in both the houses though MPs did criticise each others'
It was a rare show of unanimity and purposefulness, going beyond party lines. At the special parliament debate on Saturday, MPs transcended their usual acrimonious and disorderly behaviour to demonstrate that when it matters, India's lawmakers can deliver.
They also managed to assert the supremacy of parliament in framing legislations for the nation.
The Lokpal discussion -- stretching over nine hours in the Lok Sabha and eight hours in the Rajya Sabha -- saw a sober tone echoing in both the houses though MPs did criticise each others'
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