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Sep 3, 2011 Follow The Money: "Just not PC Things haven’t changed much in the last 60 years in some government offices, like the one here in Calcutta"
Sep 3, 2011 Team Anna to take up fight against bad roads: "There are 1 lakh stickers saying, 'Corruption Prohibited, Brashtachar Nishedh'. Our volunteers will go with the declaration and put up these stickers in government offices.""
Sep 3, 2011 NRIs among worst-hit by corruption
Sep 3, 2011 CJ Show: 50 days, 50 citizens special: "From August 15 to October 2 the CJ show focuses on 50 citizens who have fought corruption in their own unique way."
Sep 3, 2011 CJ Virender battles HUDA over farm land acquisition: "CJ Virender exposes how land acquired for Rajiv Gandhi Educational City is sold to private investors on high rates."
Sep 3, 2011 Chidambaram not telling truth about my arrest: Anna: "Anna Hazare lashed out at the UPA government for arresting him before his fast and asked people not to allow the torch of the second "battle of independence" to be extinguished as more "repeated shocks" can only ensure a corruption-free India."
Sep 3, 2011 India continues to remain a soft state
Sep 3, 2011 India graft campaigner urges more 'shocks' for govt
Sep 3, 2011 US Consul was told corruption was an "inalienable" part of India (Wikileaks): "In a cable written in 2007 after the collapse of an over-bridge in Hyderabad, Hopper listed the various ways in which people "explained" corruption and wondered "Does anyone care?""
Sep 3, 2011 Support for India's scandal-hit govt collapses: poll: "The popularity of India's embattled Congress-led government, buffeted by corruption, high inflation and slowing economic growth, has fallen sharply among voters"
Sep 3, 2011 Wall Street Journal: India Says No to $80 Toilet Paper : "A year ago, no one in India could have imagined that cabinet ministers, powerful politicians, senior officials and CEOs would be in jail now, awaiting trial for corruption."
Sep 3, 2011 CNN: India's anti-corruption movement gains momentum, has far to go
Sep 3, 2011 'Repeated shocks' can only ensure corruption-free India: Anna Hazare
Sep 3, 2011 Hazare praises India’s youth, tells govt to decentralise power
Sep 3, 2011 Lokpal not enough to check corruption: Karat: "the UPA government of being the “most corrupt” in Independent India with “a scam being unearthed every single day”"
Sep 3, 2011 CNN: Asia's middle class revolution?
Sep 3, 2011 'Hazare Movement to Have Varied Effects on People'
Sep 3, 2011 India needs more Hazares
Sep 3, 2011 NY Times: Unrest Builds as India Adds a Slowing Economy to Its Corruption Woes
Sep 3, 2011 'My Alleged Dues To The Government': "The RTI and Lokpal activist says he resigned his job in 2006 and had not heard anything from the government since 2007 till he suddenly received a notice dated 5 August 2011 for Rs 9,29,787/"
Sep 3, 2011 Andhra Pradesh: 10 infants dead in 48 hours: " The families allege the hospital failed to repair dysfunctional ventilators inspite of repeated complaints."
Sep 3, 2011 Manmohan Singh's crorepati Cabinet declares assets: "Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath and his family are worth a whopping Rs 263 crore."
Sep 2, 2011 World’s worst lungs are in India - Cross-continental survey raises deeper air pollution fears than suspected
Sep 1, 2011 Arundhati 'jealous' of our support: Prashant Bhushan
Sep 1, 2011 Fasting Against Corruption Spreads
Sep 1, 2011 Indian anti-graft crusader wanted for other causes: "Activist Irom Sharmila invited Hazare to northeast Manipur state, where she is on a decadelong fast against a law giving troops sweeping powers to shoot people with little provocation.", ""If he comes, our movement against the draconian Act will receive a huge boost,""
Sep 1, 2011 Lokpal Bill: Justice for all
Sep 1, 2011 India's Great Middle-Class Moment: "After decades on the sidelines, the growing ranks of Middle India are starting to find their voice."
Sep 1, 2011 Hero Hazare
Sep 1, 2011 Police shielding the real culprits: Shehla's sister: "Shehla Masood's sister Ayesha Masood said that the murder is connected to the mining scam case."
Sep 1, 2011 Treat poor free: SC to Delhi private hospitals: ""Why did you (hospitals) take the land? You hand over the land to the government and purchase it somewhere else,""
Aug 31, 2011 The Fight Against Corruption In India Continues
Aug 31, 2011 Guide launched 'to help overcome fear of India's corrupt police': "A human rights group has launched a campaign to help the public overcome its fear of India's police which has been tainted by allegations of extra-judicial killings, corruption, extortion, rape and sexual assault.", "In 2009, 59 people died in police custody in India, while a large number of suspects have been killed in 'fake encounters' – where police are alleged to have staged shoot-outs to cover up extrajudicial killings. Several police 'encounter specialist' gunmen have become notorious, especially in Mumbai where seven officers have killed more than 500 'suspects.'"
Aug 31, 2011 Anna to visit Manipur, back Sharmila's crusade: "who has been on a hunger strike for nearly 11 years seeking repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)."
Aug 31, 2011 Bollywood actors salute Anna Hazare's efforts
Aug 31, 2011 When people power prevails
Aug 31, 2011 Lokpal to sound death knell for CBI, CVC?
Aug 31, 2011 A role for all in crusade against corruption
Aug 31, 2011 Some examples of everyday fraud and what you can do about them
Aug 31, 2011 Domestic advice for global treaties: "Delhi had rushed to ratify the UN Convention against Corruption — one of the last UN member states to do so — in May this year. The government’s hurried ratification was aimed at deflecting criticism from Anna Hazare and his associates."
Aug 31, 2011 Teaching a hard lesson: "Shehla Masood was killed in Bhopal recently, yet another RTI activist who lost her life in the battle against corruption. The Lokayukta report has brought down the chief minister in Karnataka. A high court judge is being impeached in Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General and the Supreme Court are in hot pursuit of mega scams. The CBI has charge-sheeted and locked up top executive honchos, MPs, even a cabinet minister. India is at war against corruption."
Aug 31, 2011 Right to be corruption-free
Aug 31, 2011 New York Times: The Politics of Scorning Politicians: "when a tired old man ended his hunger strike by consuming coconut water laced with honey, the humiliation of the Indian government was complete. It was a dramatic but predictable end to a festive anti-corruption campaign that most of the Indian news media considered a revolution."
Aug 31, 2011 In India, a Lokpal will need all of ten arms
Aug 31, 2011 Gandhigiri to weed out graft
Aug 31, 2011 Three levels of corruption: "corruption in India has three levels: political, corporate, and low-level corruption, which I would call "chai pani"."
Aug 31, 2011 Anna Hazare's movement: A case study in management
Aug 31, 2011 Statement of Leader of the house on the setting up a Lok Pal: Smt. Sushma Swaraj: 27.08.2011
Aug 31, 2011 Misappropriation in bitumen purchase for road schemes : CAG: "CAG has alleged misappropriation of funds in bitumen purchase under the Prime Minister Rural Road Scheme between 2005 and 2010 in Jharkhand.", "34 invoices were found to be fake as stated by (an) oil company, resulting in misappropriation of 85.64 lakh. In case of nine invoices, Rs 21.51 lakh was paid fraudulently to the agencies resulting in Rs 1.07 crore being misappropriated. It said that eleven contractors submitted 76 inadmissible invoices resulting in fraudulent payment of Rs 2.33 crore as cost of bitumen."
Aug 31, 2011 Now, a coal scam unearthed in Chhattisgarh, MP: "CNN-IBN unravels a Bellary-like coal scam in Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, where Prakash Industries, a heavyweight in the mining and steel sector, forged documents to get coal mines allocated in both the states and diverted nearly 50 per cent of coal to the black market.", "The central excise and customs department had even recommended criminal action against the company and their political connection ensures that no action is taken, either by UPA at the Centre or state governments in Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh"
Aug 31, 2011 Irom Sharmila, on a hunger strike for the past 11 years,
Aug 30, 2011 Now, a coal scam unearthed in Chhattisgarh, MP: "In a Bellary-like scam, Prakash Industries emptied out the entire Chotia coal block in Chhattisgarh.", "Black Gold Robbery"
Aug 30, 2011 Rs 6 lakh for a night of dance, booze and sex in Mumbai
Aug 30, 2011 Mumbai tops in 'worst cities' list: "Mumbai has been rated as one of the worst cities to live in"
Aug 29, 2011 Citizens pledge to continue fight against corruption
Aug 29, 2011 People frustrated at poor delivery of services: Montek
Aug 29, 2011 Azad Maidan erupts in joy
Aug 29, 2011 Anna Hazare's success would help curb corruption in India
Aug 29, 2011 Anna Hazare has jolted Indian conscience: MCC
Aug 29, 2011 Three cheers to people's power
Aug 29, 2011 Anna among top 10 brands online
Aug 29, 2011 Eyes wide open on corruption in India
Aug 29, 2011 Annas victory creatates euphoria
Aug 29, 2011 Love for country kept them going
Aug 29, 2011 This, No Middle-Class, Weekend Revolution: "as much as 40 per cent of kerosene fails to reach those it is meant for, while the notorious oil mafia uses it to adulterate petrol and earns a whopping Rs 90 billion (about $2 billion) every year out of it."
Aug 29, 2011 To end corruption in India, go after the source: "The manner in which the ministers in the government defended the corrupt practices indulged in the 2G spectrum allocation, stating that there was zero loss of revenue for the government, confirmed the fears of many that this government, steeped in corruption, cannot take any meaningful action."
Aug 29, 2011 Corruption crisis may hand India 'Eureka' moment on reform
Aug 29, 2011 3 things everyone can do about corruption!
Aug 29, 2011 Anti-Corruption Movement in India Seen As New Political Force
Aug 29, 2011 Corruption, fast forward
Aug 29, 2011 A New Commons: "People of different hues found a common cause in the fight against corruption. Despite the limitations of the campaign, it reaffirms that the Indian people can be non-violently mobilised in large numbers for a genuine reason that strikes a chord within them."
Aug 29, 2011 Ramlila remarks: Kiran Bedi, Om Puri could face 15 days in jail: "Puri had hit out at MPs for being "anpadh (illiterate)" and said "sab neta chor hain (all leaders are thieves)" while Bedi had parodied politicians for "wearing masks", pulling a scarf over her head.", "Prashant Bhushan could also be summoned for saying that bills are passed for a monetary consideration"
Aug 29, 2011 Germany Indian Students of Saarland University Support Anti-Corruption
Aug 29, 2011 Sankararaman murder case: Plea says new tapes point to attempts to bribe judge: "indicated attempts by the Kanchi seer to bribe the judge hearing the case."
Aug 28, 2011 Priyanka to get dream cottage soon: "earlier constructed two-storey cottage had to be razed because of design flaws as well as the material used.", "Since the area is considered a high-security zone, it was only after permission from the President that Priyanka Vadra was allowed to construct a cottage."
Aug 28, 2011 Mumbai breaks into uncorrupted joy: "Scores of citizens turned up on the streets in various parts of the city on Sunday despite the downpour to celebrate Anna Hazare's "victory against corruption"."
Aug 28, 2011 How the Anna storm hit the government: "The government's bungling on Anna Hazare helped him grow in stature each day."
Aug 28, 2011 Rs.70 lakh and counting, donations still pour in for Anna Hazare
Aug 28, 2011 Procurement law to battle graft: "In a move aimed at rooting out corruption from lucrative contracts, the government is expected to draw heavily from the model UN (United Nations) law "
Aug 28, 2011 'Checks on graft will spur growth’
Aug 28, 2011 'BJP set up vigilance cell against corruption'
Aug 28, 2011 Thousands march to India Gate to celebrate: "'Anna has pulled off a miracle',"
Aug 28, 2011 We need 'right to reject': Anna: "right to recall would be for those elected and right to reject will be a column in a ballot paper which would ensure that the voter has a right to say that he does not like any of the listed candidates."
Aug 28, 2011 Anna Hazare's movement reaches Naxal heartland in Chhattisgarh: "Anna Hazare’s movement against corruption had reached the terrains where even security personnel have failed to reach."
Aug 28, 2011 What next for India?
Aug 28, 2011 India anti-graft activist vows to continue crusade
Aug 28, 2011 Fight graft, but spare donkeys, activists write to Anna: ""Several TV channels have telecast visuals of supporters of the India Against Corruption campaign using donkeys to symbolise corrupt officials during their rallies," said Sharma. "The donkeys had placards around their necks, their faces had been blackened and they were being punched, slapped and beaten, to symbolise the anti-corruption crusader putting corruption down.""
Aug 28, 2011 India needs anti-bribery law: Mohandas Pai
Aug 28, 2011 Anna Hazare: the role model for the youth
Aug 28, 2011 Anna Hazare movement was unarmed attack on corruption
Aug 28, 2011 Indian activist vows to continue anti-corruption campaign after ending 12-day hunger strike
Aug 28, 2011 Sports icons one with Team Anna: "my brother who was serving in the British Army came down and met the concerned official and gave him gifts comprising ghee, wheat and stuff and thus I got selected in 1951. Even in those days, nothing worked without bribes."
Aug 28, 2011 Indian anti-corruption fighter ends 13-days fast
Aug 28, 2011 Annas attire becomes a symbol of clean India: "While anticorruption crusader Anna Hazare has caught the imagination of the nation, his image has made its way into cultural programmes in schools."
Aug 28, 2011 Lokayukta pleads for probe team: "Jharkhand Lokayukta got its website today, but the all-empowering moment of celebration turned sour when its head highlighted the lack of an independent probe team and inadequate office space"
Aug 28, 2011 BBC: Anna Hazare: India campaigner ends hunger strike: "Indian anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare has ended a high-profile hunger strike in Delhi after 12 days."
Aug 28, 2011 4 UP jail wardens suspended on gangrape charges: "inmate accused them of raping his wife on the jail premises"
Aug 28, 2011 India erupts in joyous celebrations: "supporters marking "people's victory" with dancing, waving of the tri colour and handing out of sweets and flowers."
Aug 28, 2011 I salute Anna Hazare: Lata
Aug 28, 2011 CBI forms SIT to look into CAG report on CWG: "due to "active involvement of the Delhi chief minister", exchequer suffered a loss of nearly Rs 31 crore. It also claimed to have found irregularities in the award of contract to Emaar MGF for construction of the CWG residential complex. The renovation and restoration project of Connaught Place witnessed a nine-fold increase in cost from the estimated Rs 76 crore to Rs 671 crore. Streetscaping and beautification works were awarded and executed in an arbitrary manner with wasteful expenditure of Rs 101 crore"

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