http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/ RecentChanges for PGP 07-09 Pediawiki en http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Radha.R) Radha.R edited FrontPage Women are supposed to be respected and thought of as one who is chaste and sacred. Women embrace the purity of motherhood. I am sure that there is no man in this world who has yearned the comfort of a woman atleast once in a life time. But yet look at the way women are depicted in our marketing endeavours. There are very few ads we can see without a woman in it. All this because every woman other than maybe ones wife and mother is looked upon as a commodity. Men no longer respect the sanctity of a woman. They look upon her as an object of desire. When they look at a girl it is not the beauty of her character or the power of her intellect that they look at but purely her flesh.
It is this that has led the marketing men to use women in their ads in such disrespectful ways. They depict women as chicken headed individuals. This is far from reality. I dont think any girl of this age will be crazy of a guy just because he wears a particular brand of underclothes or a carries a certain scent . Women have not been]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:13:54 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (kgs) kgs edited FrontPage]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:28:35 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (kgs) kgs edited FrontPage 30. Sudhit Sethi 9.1.08 4.35 pm
Few days back, Ramki sir sent us an email asking us to give him our views on what we think of MBA as a degree. It will be great if we all can give our views on this topic here at pediawiki. What I think is that an MBA program mainly aims to develop personality of its participants. It does not aim to provide knowledge. Focus is more on increasing intelligence level (ability to think logically) of students. MBA gives us right attitude to look towards various aspects of business. Then, scoring high in MBA courses does not ensure corporate success. If a student scores above 80%, it does not mean that he will be more successful in corporate world than a student who scores 60%. Student who scores high may be more knowledgeable than a student who scores less but may not be more intelligent. And basic intelligence is what business world requires. MBA students should not feel guilty if they score very less in few of the courses taught in MBA. They should not loose their confidence. I]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:03:32 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (sudhit sethi) sudhit sethi edited FrontPage http://harvardbusinessonline.hbsp.harvard.edu/hbsp/hbr/articles/article.jsp?_requestid=359892&ml_subscriber=true&ml_action=get-article&ml_issueid=BR0712&articleID=R0712C&pageNumber=1
29. Ramki: Jayashankar has covered a lot of ground in post 26. Most of his observations may be valid and many would agree. If we have to capture the essential cause for all the wrong things that he lists as happening what would that be. In other words, are we suggesting solutions as if we are "outside consultants" to a company called India Inc.??
30. Sudhit Sethi 9.1.08 4.35 pm
Few days back, Ramki sir sent us an email asking us to give him our views on what we think of MBA as a degree. It will be great if we all can give our views on this topic here at pediawiki. What I think is that an MBA program mainly aims to develop personality of its participants. It does not aim to provide knowledge. Focus is more on increasing intelligence level (ability to think logically) ]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:07:45 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (chithrarema) chithrarema edited FrontPage To become a successful storyteller we should think, rethink, work rework and observe more.We should put ourselves onto the shoes of our listeners.
Story telling is a powerful tool in communication. It is an art , not a technology.
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29. Ramki: Jayashankar has covered a lot of ground in post 26. Most of his observations may be valid and many would agree. If we have to capture the essential cause for all the wrong things that he lists as happening what would that be. In other words, are we suggesting solutions as if we are "outside consultants" to a company called India Inc.??
]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:29:26 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (chithrarema) chithrarema edited FrontPage So the basic problem lies in the very basic human nature to control , dominate & exercise power & superiority itself .As there is an old saying that ,it is always better to be alone because if there are two then all the egos ,superior ting mentality, discrimination etc. will come into play. And I think there is some law in nature that instigates all these processes.
Anyway my aim is not to complicate things .Rather what I want to convey is that we should stop dividing & discriminating issues & then arguing upon them. Rather we should accept the very basic realities around us & then should work for a possible solution to solve those problems, be it the case of women discrimination or anything else.
CHITHRA.R29.CHITHRA.R 15-12.07 2.30 PM
STORY TELLING-AN EFFECTIEVE TOOL FOR COMMUNICATION
The art of story telling is a powerful tool for communication.There is an implicit contractbetween a speaker and his listerners. The job of the story tel]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:10:52 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (chithra) chithra edited FrontPage CHITHRA.R 15-12.07 2.30 PM
STORY TELLING-AN EFFECTIEVE TOOL FOR COMMUNICATION
for communicationThere communication.There is an implicit contract therebetween contractbetween a speaker and his listerners. If The job of the story teller is to capture his mission in a story that evolvs powerful emotion and thereby wins the assent and support of the listeners.If we consider communication as a journery, storytelling is a vehicle.We can invite people, encourage them and keep them with us throughout the journey.in this vehicle.
In today's cynic world, people are self-centered and they don't want to accept anything bigger than them.Storytel]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:18:10 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (chithra) chithra edited FrontPage So the basic problem lies in the very basic human nature to control , dominate & exercise power & superiority itself .As there is an old saying that ,it is always better to be alone because if there are two then all the egos ,superior ting mentality, discrimination etc. will come into play. And I think there is some law in nature that instigates all these processes.
Anyway my aim is not to complicate things .Rather what I want to convey is that we should stop dividing & discriminating issues & then arguing upon them. Rather we should accept the very basic realities around us & then should work for a possible solution to solve those problems, be it the case of women discrimination or anything else.
CHITHRA.R 15-12.07 2.30 PM
STORY TELLING-AN EFFECTIEVE TOOL FOR COMMUNICATION
The art of story telling is a powerful tool for communicationThere is an implicit contract therebetween a speaker and his listerners. If we consider communication as a journery, stor]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:01:02 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Ramki) Ramki edited FrontPage So the basic problem lies in the very basic human nature to control , dominate & exercise power & superiority itself .As there is an old saying that ,it is always better to be alone because if there are two then all the egos ,superior ting mentality, discrimination etc. will come into play. And I think there is some law in nature that instigates all these processes.
Anyway my aim is not to complicate things .Rather what I want to convey is that we should stop dividing & discriminating issues & then arguing upon them. Rather we should accept the very basic realities around us & then should work for a possible solution to solve those problems, be it the case of women discrimination or anything else.
29. Ramki: Jayashankar has covered a lot of ground in post 26. Most of his observations may be valid and many would agree. If we have to capture the essential cause for all the wrong things that he lists as happening what would that be. In other words, are we sugges]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:33:06 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (jayasankardamodaran) jayasankardamodaran edited FrontPage Saritha adds - Reconceptualising Girls' Education
The article has highlighted the plight of the girls in their pursuit of higher education and the need for re-conceptualizing and conceptualizing differently the issue of a girl’s education in the changing scenario. That the society’s approach to the education of the boys is substantially different from that of the girls is an undisputed reality. As observed by the author, childhood and youth have sharply contrasting meanings for boys and girls. The boys when they grow up are able to break free where as the girls come under a regime of vigilance. This is so in all religious groups and alsoin different socio-economic settings. The author has rightly highlighted the situation wherein the privilege of education comes to an end with their matrimony for most of the girls. Generally, they'll be able to pursue their studies after their marriage only with the permission of their in-laws which may not be welcoming. The traditional belief is that the main purpose ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:46:42 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (sari) sari edited FrontPage]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:02:37 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (sari) sari edited FrontPage I am not taking a pessimistic view. What I want to state is that our legal system has many limitations .& it will be difficult to find a legal solution to many of our social problems because of it’s limitations even though it is the only last alternative available for the depressed & silent majority.
So we have to think about revamping our judiciary inorder to ensure social justice for all. Because Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.
Saritha adds adds - Reconceptualising Girls' Education
The article has highlighted the plight of the girls in their pursuit of higher education and the need for re-conceptualizing and conceptualizing differently the issue of a girl’s education in the changing scenario. That the society’s approach to the education of the boys is substantially different from that of the girls is an undisputed reality. As observed by the author, childhood and youth have sharply contrasting meanings for bo]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:02:23 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (sari) sari edited FrontPage I am not taking a pessimistic view. What I want to state is that our legal system has many limitations .& it will be difficult to find a legal solution to many of our social problems because of it’s limitations even though it is the only last alternative available for the depressed & silent majority.
So we have to think about revamping our judiciary inorder to ensure social justice for all. Because Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.
Saritha adds
The article has highlighted the plight of the girls in their pursuit of higher education and the need for re-conceptualizing and conceptualizing differently the issue of a girl’s education in the changing scenario. That the society’s approach to the education of the boys is substantially different from that of the girls is an undisputed reality. As observed by the author, childhood and youth have sharply contrasting meanings for boys and girls. The boys when they grow up are able to break free where as the girls come under a regime ]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:56:31 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (jayasankardamodaran) jayasankardamodaran edited FrontPage I think our concept of development & welfare should change radically. The aim of every growth & development should be to ensure the mental & physical comfort of man rather than increasing GDP,GNP,foreign exchange,percapita income,concept of increased spending etc.Rather we should focus on solving the issues of rising economic disparity & rural backwardness.
Regarding the long term strategies we should seriously think about reorienting our current political system so that more young people were inspired to come into politics & more educated, sensible men rule our country rather than criminals & power mongers who are only interested in money & power rather than people’s needs & problems.
27.Jayasankar.D adds
Also I want to mention about the idea of finding legal solution to all these problems. Finding a legal solution to all of these social issues is like waiting for a red wood tree to reach its full growth stage after it has been p]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:17:16 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (jayasankardamodaran) jayasankardamodaran edited FrontPage The question of why there is nothing happening effectively even if there are many possible solutions towards solving them ,ie solutions towards solving many social issues that our country faces today including women discrimination, prostitution, childlabour ,banning of tobacco etc. is a very relevant & thought provoking one.It becomes even relevant & important in today’s world, a world which gives importance to individual freedom & human values.
Actually the basic defect lies in the democracy itself. The concept of democracy is termed as one of the greatest innovative idea of mankind .But it is affected with certain defects which sometimes makes that great concept a great failure.
determined by majority’s opinion & not according to rationality or reality. Also there are many pressure groups exists inside the system which influence the governmental decisions & in most times against the common goodness of the society. These pressure groups include co]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:40:20 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (jayasankardamodaran) jayasankardamodaran edited FrontPage What about the question that I raised: Why many feasible solutions do not seem to be adopted? Why the different approaches / legal or otherwise for similar social problems? Jayashankar keeps talking of government: who is responsible for bringing a government or making it function in a particular way?
We must move on to broader questions and follow up questions when we seem to have some concensus such as the ill effects of smoking and something should be done.
26.Jayasankar.D(7-12-07).
Why are we failing in applying a solution to many of our social problems even if there is a solution for it?
The question of why there is nothing happening effectively even if there are many possible solutions towards solving them ,ie solutions towards solving many social issues that our country faces today including women discrimination, prostitution, childlabour ,banning of tobacco etc. is a very relevant & thought provoking one.It becomes even relevant & important in today’s world, a world w]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:23:32 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Ramki) Ramki edited FrontPage 24. Sudhit Sethi Adds
I am more or less satisfied with every comment made on Smoking. Each packet of cigarette carries the warning “Smoking is injurious to health”. Still people do not abstain from smoking. The habit of smoking is spreading fast and young generation is also catching it very fast. But half of the youngsters who stick to smoking don’t know its harmful effects. A person who smokes tobacco falls prey to many ailments. His digestion gets worst and food is not properly digested. His heart starts deteriorating and teeth become worst. It is a slow poison which opens gate for death.
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I am surprised that no one is questioning Sudith when he says that he is "satisfied with every comment" when the comments are in opposite directions! What is your stand on the problems posed by eliminating the smoking habit in some way or the other?
What about the question that I raised: Why many feasible solutions do not seem to be adopted? Why the different approaches / legal or]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:42:40 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (sudhit sethi) sudhit sethi edited FrontPage Prostitution should not be legalized
Personally I feel Prostitution should not be legalized because it is plain slavery and it is disgusting that people take advantage of the prostitutes. Prostitutes are victims of circumstance, and if we legalize it we are taking advantage of victims. I think the way to stop prostitution is not to legalize it, but to reach out to the prostitutes and help them to find better lives, because they do not “choose” to be prostitutes, most prostitution are done by "force" due various reasons.
24. Sudhit Sethi Adds
I am more or less satisfied with every comment made on Smoking. Each packet of cigarette carries the warning “Smoking is injurious to health”. Still people do not abstain from smoking. The habit of smoking is spreading fast and young generation is also catching it very fast. But half of the youngsters who stick to smoking don’t know its harmful effects. A person who smokes tobacco falls prey to many ailments. His digestion gets worst an]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:16:14 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (asha) asha edited FrontPage Vanaja has suggested an alternative of producing some other crop instead of tobacco. With regard to this I would like to provide some insights into this matter. In India major part of the tobacco cultivation is done in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, alternative crops are just not feasible as these states are cyclone-prone area and tobacco is the only crop which survives under these conditions. A major proportion of the national income comes from the cultivation of tobacco and is the source of livelihood to many. Sudden ban on tobacco may result in large scale suicide of farmers. In order to switch to other alternatives the farmers have to be provided with attractive packages.
Studies are going on to use tobacco in pharmaceutical industries. Research has proved that Solanesol which is extracted from tobacco can be used as a drug to prevent heart disease. The oil extracted from tobacco seeds can be used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents. If this becomes successful and profitable we can help the farme]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:55:14 +0000 mod http://pgp0709.pbwiki.com/FrontPage email.hidden@example.com (Radha.R) Radha.R edited FrontPage]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:22:14 +0000 mod