Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, January 31, 2019

solve the problem of Air Pollution

https://lnkd.in/fN8G9tZ India will manage to solve the problem of Air Pollution, only when we learn to award our BHARAT RATNA to such Scientists ==================== hashtagEVehicles hashtagLithiumIon hashtagEMobility hashtagSodiumion

Restaurants seek clarity on E-commerce FDI rule tweak

Restaurants seek clarity on E-commerce FDI rule tweak Read more at: //https://lnkd.in/f3AUpWT ==================================== Extract : .............if online food companies should comply with the guidelines, which prohibit them from influencing prices and operating inventory-based models, including their own kitchens. ========================== I have envisaged that our E Com Policy is heading for a situation where Commerce Ministry will end up issuing a new clarification , every day ! Upto 39.92 Million clarifications ! May not be bad , until you realize that most of these so called " Clarifications " would give rise to new scenarios , requiring new clarifications ! Not convinced ? Please read : Weave a Wondrous Web [ w3 ] https://lnkd.in/fW4m8ja

Universal Basic Income

https://lnkd.in/f299vBK " Universal Basic Income " For past few days, experts have been endlessly debating the problems that introduction of UBI will throw up That includes the intractable issue of deciding : Who is really poor ? What is the threshold of poverty ? How to avoid the problems associated with that determination - including bogus entries ? All this apart from deciding the monthly amount of such Basic Income and from where to raise that estimated Rs 7 lakh*crore per year ? Those searching for a feasible / practical alternative to UBI , may want to look up

govt accuses e tail giants of violating FDI regulations

govt accuses e tail giants of violating FDI regulations https://lnkd.in/eMSxPxV ========================== This is just the beginning of : Weave a Wondrous World [ W3 ] https://lnkd.in/fW4m8ja

Now, it pays to be jobless in Rajasthan

Now, it pays to be jobless in Rajasthan https://lnkd.in/eNdbtEG ========================= Translated : Better to be a jobless GRADUATE in Rajasthan and get Rs 3,000 per month as unemployment allowance , than to be a landless / farm worker ( for 6 months per year ) , ANYWHERE in India - who is not entitled to even that Rs 500 per month which NDA govt just announced for " land owner farmers " ! Even if the family of that Unemployed Graduate earns Rs 2 lakh per year ! And , even if your unemployed sister ( in Rajasthan ) too , gets an unemployment allowance of Rs 3,500 per month ! I wonder if those 125 million land-owning farmers , who are entitled to Rs 500 pm , will want to sell their lands and become unemployed in Rajasthan ( - bonanza for fake degree sellers ! )

Tech agreement to help 108 ambulance service

Tech agreement to help 108 ambulance service https://lnkd.in/e43_jV4 ===================================== This will be of great help for patients needing urgent help hashtagambulance

This China-Made Electric Pickup Truck Could Be Yours for $5,000

This China-Made Electric Pickup Truck Could Be Yours for $5,000 https://lnkd.in/ea2fXZd ====================== This China made pick-up has a top speed of 45 kmph and range of 125 km ( more than enough for all Indian cities ) - and price of Rs 3.5 lakh must be compared with a diesel rickshaw costing Rs 2.5 / 3 lakhs !

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Mukesh has the last laugh !

https://lnkd.in/ftZS9UH When will our govt Babus and millions of small shop owners , understand that it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to define E COMMERCE into a straight jacket ? Like an ostrich , we may hide our heads into the sand but that would not stop the incoming storm ! To get a feel for the " Shape of Things to Come ", read : Mukesh has the last laugh ! [ 31 Dec 2018 ] https://lnkd.in/fUruaxw

ORF-WEF survey: ‘70% youth unaware of govt’s skill development programmes

ORF-WEF survey: ‘70% youth unaware of govt’s skill development programmes’ https://lnkd.in/eNvtbZv ============================= Only two days back , I sent following email to MSME Ministry and National Skills Development Corporation : Organizing the Unorganized https://lnkd.in/fSM6EUD

Will add 1 crore taxpayers next year; data, demonetisation helping widen base

Will add 1 crore taxpayers next year; data, demonetisation helping widen base .. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eavYYWz ============================= It is natural for Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandeyji ( Revenue Secretary ) to be conservative in his predictions ! To know how this figure could well be 3 CRORE , read : Waiting for the Full Film https://lnkd.in/fR3BSK9

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Congress must have planned something similar

https://lnkd.in/f5tKwrT It was reported in yesterday's papers that BJP is planning to install , all over India , some 7,000 boxes and request 100 million voters to write down on pieces of papers , what they want included in BJP's Election Manifesto - and drop these papers in those boxes I am sure , Congress must have planned something similar I am not well enough to write , then to go find one of those boxes So . as per my practice of past 6 / 7 years , I will just email this suggestion to the persons concerned and hope it gets included in their Manifestos I must give credit to Congress ( - its Computer , at least ! ) that , for past 2 weeks , I do receive , at least an " acknowledgement " !

How Jeff Bezos lost out to billionaire Mukesh Ambani in poll-bound India

How Jeff Bezos lost out to billionaire Mukesh Ambani in poll-bound India https://lnkd.in/enAwUbp =============== Still time for Jeff Bezos to catch up with " MA = DA x 4,000,000 ? https://lnkd.in/fitDeaU

Monday, January 28, 2019

Manifesto Mania

https://lnkd.in/ffYce4p I wonder if Shri Gadkariji would care to forward this blog to Shri Rajnath Singhji , whose team is right now busy drafting the BJP's Poll Manifesto for the next General Election May be , he should also forward : Manifesto Mania [ # 1 ] https://lnkd.in/fcXrFku

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Online Advertisements

https://lnkd.in/fVBPBa5 All those who want to be able to watch their evening TV without being bombarded by endless attacks of Online Advertisements , may consider endorsing my following suggestion and forward this blog to the E Mail IDs mentioned therein

" Rule of Law " !

https://lnkd.in/fEUafWi Once again, TRAI has proved that, # It is a Watchdog which does not stop at " barking " but also " bites " , if required # It considers the interests of the TV viewing public , above any vested interests of TV Broadcasters # It does not get swayed by the lobbying - including by politicians How do we wish that REGULATORS of our other Industries too, were as fearless as TRAI ? It is a question of restoring people's faith in " Rule of Law " !

Friday, January 25, 2019

Indian Citizens stop " begging " to their Netas

https://lnkd.in/fcXrFku It is high time, citizens tell the Netas : " Please stop drafting Manifestos . Here is our CHARTER of DEMAND . We will vote for only those political parties which confirm ( on their web sites and in their election rallies ) that they promise to implement these , whether they get voted to power or not . And should you NOT get voted to power and are forced to sit in opposition , you undertake to support the relevant legislation proposed by the party in power And if you want to ensure an absolute majority ( 75 + % seats ), there is a simple solution On your web site, just upload for the next Lok Sabha , a session-wise , AGENDA of Government Resolutions / Bills , which reflect our Charter of Demand " It is high time , Indian Citizens stop " begging " to their Netas

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Green and mean: Petrol two-wheelers face e-cess

Green and mean: Petrol two-wheelers face e-cess Read more at: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67648005.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst ======================== This initiative is a " half-way house " and might even damage the 2 Wheeler industry ! For the most comprehensive solution , read : Transport : an Integrated Logistic Plan ? https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/11/hq.html

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

SELF CERTIFICATION FOR BUILDERS ?

Building completion certificate: Process to go online by January end in Mumbai https://lnkd.in/f9cFgBb ============================= Why is it taking ages to implement : SELF CERTIFICATION FOR BUILDERS ? [ 04 Nov 2015 ] https://lnkd.in/fyX36FN

Bezos Vs. Ambani: The Billionaire Bout That Had to Happen

Bezos Vs. Ambani: The Billionaire Bout That Had to Happen https://lnkd.in/fxKG-3x ======================== Those interested in knowing how this will play out, might want to read : Weave a Wondrous World [ W3 ] https://lnkd.in/fW4m8ja

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

" What is around the Corner " !

https://lnkd.in/fW4m8ja We have all heard the story of 7 blind persons trying to figure out the shape of an elephant by touching / feeling different parts of its body And , coming up with descriptions of 7 non-existent animals ! A somewhat similar exercise is under way right now , to define E COMMERCE , by the following stake-holders ( - incapable of seeing the future, beyond their noses ? ) : # Government # Online Retailers # Offline Retailers # Payment Companies ( including Banks ) # Delivery / Logistics Companies # Product Manufacturers / Service Providers # Dealers - Stockists - Distributors - Wholesalers # Political Parties # Trade Associations / Professional Bodies # Swadeshi Jagran Manch List goes on and on I urge them all to take a look at " What is around the Corner " !

Only Answer ; a Statutory Warning

One lakh entries but 1-KYC project still a dream Read more at: https://lnkd.in/fcg6dEf ========================== How about combining this with my following suggestion in respect of " Personal Data Privacy and Protection, " as described in : Only Answer ; a Statutory Warning https://lnkd.in/fcwjsMg

Monday, January 21, 2019

SMEV [ Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles ]

Green Cess is another name for Trans-Tax SMEV [ Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles ] seeks Rs 20,000 crore to promote electric vehicles https://lnkd.in/f-KjUvV Extract : ...........and also urged the government to impose a " notional green cess" on conventional vehicles in the upcoming interim Budget to fund the drive. ============== I urge the Govt - and SMEV ( info@smev.in ) - to consider implementing TRANS-TAX , proposed by me at : Transport : an Integrated Logistic Plan ? https://lnkd.in/fep8UKZ

" Vote Against " !

https://lnkd.in/fZjiGWX Different people may have different reasons for wanting to " vote for " or " vote against " , BJP led NDA in the forthcoming General Elections I have following 26 reasons to " Vote For " I am not sure anyone can come up with half as many to " Vote Against " !

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Policy for Electric Vehicles ( E Mobility )

https://lnkd.in/f-N4v_T Policy for Electric Vehicles ( E Mobility ) is still at drafting stage after 3 years In the meantime , within 6 months , DRONE POLICY 2.0 , follows V 1.0 How come ? # Only a few months back , drones were nowhere to be seen ! It is a brand new INDUSTRY , literally starting from scratch # Perhaps, and more importantly - Shri Jayant Sinha , is a man in hurry !

Saturday, January 19, 2019

India's e-commerce curbs could hit online sales by $46 billion by 2022

India's e-commerce curbs could hit online sales by $46 billion by 2022 https://lnkd.in/fNzz2bp ========================= Extract : Industry sources told Reuters the policy would delay or derail some investment plans and push companies such as Amazon and Flipkart to create new, more complex business structures. ====================== To get a glimpse of that " Complex Structure " , read : MA = DA x 4,000,000 ? https://lnkd.in/fitDeaU

Friday, January 18, 2019

" Election Code of Conduct " !

https://lnkd.in/fUtw9eu Can NDA government reverse bad publicity surrounding the " ill effects " of De-Monetization , without withdrawing from circulation, Rs 2,000 currency nortes ? Especially , since the common man in the street just cannot see / feel the benefits of De-Monetization but can experience its BAD side-effects ! Yes ! It is possible And without violating " Election Code of Conduct " ! Here is how : ============ hashtagmarketing hashtagelections

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Data Protection - Privacy - Ownership - Monetization

https://lnkd.in/f6i8XWn Can India come up with a solution for " Data Protection - Privacy - Ownership - Monetization " that could become a BENCHMARK for the entire World ? Something which all countries would rush to implement for their own citizens ? Something , which ( at least ) in India enable users to earn up to Rs 35,000 per month from those Social Media web sites , which have been minting billions of dollars from personal data submitted by users on these web sites and sharing none of its profits with content creators ? If the readers believe that , in my following blog , I have offered a feasible solution , then I urge them to share / forward to their friends or to the Policy Makers

you may be able to file FIRs from trains

https://lnkd.in/fszrFb2 Soon, you may be able to file FIRs from trains The Times of India (New Delhi edition)17 Jan 2019TIMES NEWS NETWORK New Delhi: Sharing his concern over passengers’ ordeal to file an FIR in case of a crime or theft on trains, Union home minister Rajnath Singh pitched creation of a framework for people to file it online during their journey. Junior railway minister Manoj Sinha also favoured giving more power to Railway Protection Force (RPF) highlighting how it’s “toothless”. Speaking at an event on railway security, Singh said the home ministry will see whether online filing of FIRs can be integrated into the CCTNS system, which allows citizens to lodge FIRs electronically. ============== Thank You , Shri Singh ; For implementing : I SIN > < U SIN [ 18 Aug 2013 ] https://lnkd.in/f6TuBUz

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Can such a TINY chip hold a GIANT promise ?

This tiny Bluetooth chip doesn’t need a battery because it harvests energy from the air https://lnkd.in/fTT-EbS ================================ Can such a TINY chip hold a GIANT promise ? A promise to eliminate BLACK MONEY - and , therefore , CORRUPTION ? It seems so For over 3 years, I have been sending emails to our Cabinet Ministers to consider embedding Rs 1000 / 2000 currency notes with RFID micro-sensors But the technical problem was : need for also embedding , a nano-scale BATTERY for powering RFID Wiliot blue tooth chip could solve that problem For details of this concept, read : Will China save the World ? https://lnkd.in/eje79ES