Just Sarin

an interesting set of prices....

From: Geetika Moudgil

I filled up my car's fuel tank, and I thought fuel has become really expensive after the recent price hike. But then I compared it with other common liquids and did some quick calculations, and I felt a little better. To know  why, see the results below – you'll be surprised at how outrageous some other prices are ! ! Diesel (regular) in Delhi  : Rs.34.80 per litre Petrol (speed) in Delhi : Rs.54.56 per litre Coca Cola 330 ml can : Rs.20 = Rs.61 per litre Dettol antiseptic 100 ml Rs.20 = Rs.200 per litre Radiator coolant 500 ml Rs.160 = Rs.320 per litre Pantene conditioner 400 ml Rs.165 = Rs.413 per litre Medicinal Mouthwash like Listerine 100 ml Rs.45 = Rs. 450 per litre Red Bull 150 ml can : Rs.75 = Rs.500 per litre Corex cough syrup 100 ml Rs.57 = Rs. 570 per litre Evian water 500 ml Rs. 330 = Rs. 660 per litre Rs. 660 for a litre of WATER  !!  And the buyers don't even know the source (Evian spelled backwards is Naive..) Kores whiteout 15 ml Rs. 15 = Rs. 1000 per litre Cup of coffee at any decent business hotel 100 ml Rs. 50 = Rs. 500 per litre Old Spice after shave lotion 100 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1750 per litre Pure almond oil 25 ml Rs. 68 = Rs. 2720 per litre And this is the REAL KICKER...   HP DeskJet colour ink cartridge 21 ml Rs.1900 = Rs. 90476 per litre!!! Now you know why computer printers are so cheap ? So they have you hooked for the ink ! So, the next time you're at the pump, don't curse anyone – just be glad your car doesn't run on cough syrup, after shave, coffee, or God forbid, printer ink !

 

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Tino de Sa wrote:

Dear Albert:

I know that you have sent this mail in good faith, and as a well-meaning jest without malicious intent, and so please don't take what I am saying personally.

However, I think that putting this on a church-based google group is somewhat insensitive - and unfair. My reasons:

 

The mail generally ridicules 'reservations'.

 

But the truth is that several thousands of our Catholics have benefited from ST reservations - and I can vouch for the fact that in my experience I have found such beneficiaries second to none in their abilities and integrity, whereas the mail gives the impression that STs are so incapable that they need not even appear for exams!

 

Insofar as SCs are concerned, as you may be aware, the official position of the Church, as well as laity-led Catholic groups (such as the Catholic Associations, Catholic Sabha etc.) has always been that so long as there exist reservations, they should not be religion-based, and that Catholic dalits too should be entitled to benefit from SC reservations (currently available only to Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist SCs).

 

It has become somewhat fashionable for educated and well-placed Christians to ridicule the reservation policy. But we must not forget that with all its faults, it is still an instrument of social justice. The vast majority of Christians in India (some 60%) are either ST or of SC origin. While the ST benefits are available without relgious discrimination (so Christian tribals too can, and do, get the benefit), the SC benefits are religion-restricted, and Christian dalits are denied them.

 

Without a doubt, the reservation policy needs to be reformed (such as, for example, introducing the 'creamy layer' principle, so that a small number of well off people do not 'corner' the benefits generation after generation, and they are spread more equitably among the most deprived among the deprived). But junking the whole policy lock, stock and barrel is not a socially desirable option. At least, that is not the position of official church organizations.

 

The danger with ridiculing the reservation policy is that the status quo tends to be maintained, and with it, the injustice to Christians dalits. Simultaneously, it is insulting to Christian tribals who may have happened to get the benefit.

 

That is the reason why I have 'reservations' about this 'joke' being circulated on a church e-group!

 

No offence meant personally to anyone - and particularly not to Albert.

Cheers!

Tino

 

 

On 6/5/08, albert rigo  wrote:

 

New Exam pattern in India (Revised):    1. General students - Answer ALL questions. 2. OBC - WRITE ANY one question. 3. SC - ONLY READ questions. 4. ST - THANKS FOR COMING..   AND.   5. Gujjars- THANKS FOR ALLOWING OTHERS TO ATTEND THE EXAMINATION .. !!   CHEERS TO RESERVATION...... ========================================================================================================================

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From: Lawrence Sequeira


Good one.

Regards

Lawrence Jawahar Sequeira


London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008, 5:29 PM






Interesting and sadly rather true.


'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent
to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform
parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as criminals received better treatment
than their victims.  Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend
yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for
assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is
survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone
Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim..

Not many attended his funeral, because so few realized he was gone. If you
still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do
nothing.'
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From: Vandana Nayar