Here you can ask me anything… say anything freely, fairly, frankly. At Greater Voice, we talk, share, discuss, brainstorm and resolve everything. Trust me and feel free. In case you wish to remain unidentified, things may just be between you and me. Open up. I always take the opportunity to read all and reply to everything.
You can also help me with your ideas. Some of your clues may develop into good stories. Simultaneously, you may encourage me to write on something of your choice. At times, you may pass on some news which you feel is important or of interest. I welcome your involvement. Be in touch. 
Why don’t you share some of the better news with the world about PTI? I am assuming that there should be something positive about the organization in terms of new technology to disseminate news, some new products or tie-ups.
As a regular tracker of global media news, especially from the wire service world, I am interested in noting the progress that my old organization has made on these fronts. Since you seem to be privy to the newsletters from PTI, why don’t you post something once in a while about progress?
Of course, this request is purely based on the assumption that there IS some progress happening on some front with news… not just new buildings and a fresh coat of paint to some old ones.
I have noted this. I have also read between the lines. You’ll get this… Let the Diary pages unfold. Thanks.
Hi Neeraj,
Thanks for checking out my blog and thanks for those lovely comments. You have a wonderful blog. If you feel my blog is smart, yours is super smart
There has been a question which I think you are going to be best at answering. I have been wanting make a career switch into journalism. I am an engineer and have been working as a software engineer for an American MNC. Is there any possibility for me making the switch? If so how do I go about it?
Thanks!
Tavish
Great to find you here, Tavish. I am obliged.
As a career option, journalism is in.
Certainly.
And, if you have a professional background like engineering, as is reflected, you can even try writing on technical subjects.
Software, as a field, will be ruling the world. Lucky you. You have been working as a software engineer. Why not gather your energy, resources, contacts and will-power to start conceiving story ideas related to softwares?
Who knows, you can turn out to be the most sought after writer on the subject ! You already have a blog.
Two other options may also be explored:
(i) You start your own publication concentrating on softwares;
(ii) You remain in your present occupation and keep writing on your favorite subject(s), contributing to magazines and newspapers. If your writing style suits them, you can eventually have a column there.
And, if you feel it has been too much, already, in software and engineering, please let me know. Some more dose would follow. Joking.
Does this help you! If not, please feel free to dig more.
Best.
Wow! that more than answers my questions! Thank you so much!!
Will definitely get down to doing some of the stuff you have been talking about…
Thanks once again!!!
Tavish
Read your posts. I say that you have the fighting spirit. Wish you the best.
Thank you Ajay for visiting me. Thank you also for your comment. Please keep giving honest feedbacks and suggestions. I am obliged.
hello sir how r u ? i was ill since last 13 days so i didn,t come
its okay. u first take care of yourself. meet me anytime.
Hello Neeraj
Thank you for a great Blog which is full of information. I am envious of your site!
I do not have much knowledge about IT and was therefore wondering about some tips from you.
How do I change my site http://www.yadusingh.wordpress.com to http://www.yadusingh.com.
Is it possible? I note that you are in wordpress but do not have the wordpress in it.
Sorry for the naive questions and my apologies for the hassles.
Kindest regards
Yadu Singh/Sydney/Australia
My Dear Yadu,
Thanks for writing. Thanks also for the good words, and sharing with me a genuine concern about your beautiful blog.
I don’t think there’ll be any problem in resolving the issue raised by you. Please follow the following steps and you would get your own, very own, blog post.
After logging into your blog, please go the dashboard section. There you would find certain topics on the left side of the screen. The very second topic will be ‘Upgrades’ in which there’re two sections. Out of the two, please choose ‘domains’. The rest of the process is interactive. Please note that it is a paid service for which you’ll have to pay wordpress, for your own domain name. In case, all these doesn’t seem clear to you, please let me know so that we can fix a time for online setting up of your own domain. Best wishes.
Please feel free to send your feedback. Cheers!
Neeraj
Thank you Neeraj. It is very helpful.
BTW, have you seen the latest UNDP human development report. Not happy that beloved India is placed so low in the list. I will be writing on it soon.
India is my matrabhumi and Australia my Karm Bhumi. India will always be very dear to us.
Kindest regards
Yadu Singh/Sydney/Australia
http://www.yadusingh.wordpress.com
Thanks for writing again, and I’m happy I was of some help.
Please do remind me when u write on UNDP report, as mentioned.
Best wishes.
Neeraj
thank you sir for your time and concern! will keep in touch with you for further queries!
You are welcome. Keep smiling.
Hello Sir,
I’m a final year engineering student. My core interest lies in mass communication (journalism). I have been a news junkie for as long as I can remember. I plan to take mass comm as further education after my B.Tech degree.
What are your views on it? Kindly recommend some institutes in which I should look forward to study.
Good that you have a penchant for journalism. Very few would encourage you to join this profession, given the changing ethics in this discipline. Yet, I would love to see you developing strong urge to take a plunge.
To begin with, start reading at least three newspapers – One English, One HIndi and One regional (from where you belong or have origin). Out of these, one newspaper has to be read from page one to last, in detail.
The top institute for mass comm is Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The link is http://www.iimc.nic.in/
Further, there are several institutes in national capital Delhi, many of them are run by media houses. Keep a track on advertisements. But, please be careful in choosing the right institute. There are few money makers too.
Further, before deciding on an institute, you can begin contributing to some magazines or newspapers too, if you think your writing is seductive with rich content on the areas of your interest. Some news channels have also started the concept of citizen journalists too.
If you need further clarification, please feel free to write again. Thanks for writing to me.
Best wishes.
Sir,
I need to short cut keys of computer.
Norman
Thanks for writing.
Please copy-paste any of the following on your address bar:
http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301583
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/compshortcuts.mspx
Hope they are useful. Cheers!
Neeraj
Thanks for writing and taking interest in me. Dear Sir, I have forwarded your concern to Ms Bedi. Hopefully, she would respond to you urgently. Alternatively, you can also email me the entire incident. Best Wishes.
Hi Neeraj,
I read your blog on Ms Bedi. Can you help us in reaching her regarding an urgent matter related to kidnapping of my nephew in India.
Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation.
ABC
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your helpful advice. I feel confident and hopeful, really.
Regards.
Hi Subhash!
Thanks for writing and taking interest in me. I can understand your difficulties. Yours is a typical case of cheating, fraud and exploitation. But don’t worry. Just be patient, believe in yourself and have faith in God.
I have not seen the terms and conditions of your appointment letter or the rules / clauses therein. Still, I can make out that you have been a victim of fraud and cheating and you have been penalized for your innocence.
But it’s time. It’s time to wake up. C’mmon.
First of all, you and your friends (who also have been cheated) must join hands together and discuss what can be done collectively. If all agree, fine. Else, you can individually resolve to fight.
You need to immediately lodge a complaint with the police (in the police station where the office of the company is situated), mentioning briefly how you were promised this and that and how you were shown the door ultimately. I know, these matters are not within the jurisdiction of the police, being labour matters. Still, you need to do it, as, later on, you can pursue this case with the court, if police refuse to budge, as a case of cheating and fraud.
Secondly, you must lodge a proper complaint narrating everything with the local labour authorities or you can also straightway file a complaint in the labour court (I believe it is in Bandra).
Also remember, your resignation is not valid. In fact, you have been made to resign. You had no option but to resign. The company is solely responsible for this mess and it must suffer the consequences. If you fight, you have strong chances to win. Not paying PF is another crime committed by your company.
Further, there are some real good people in Mumbai whom you can approach and I know they will be helpful. One of my brother-in-laws stays at Meera Road and is a good lawyer. His name is Anjani Kumar and he can be reached at 09869036589. I am sure, he will be of great help to you.
Best wishes.
Dear Sir,
I got you through web search.
I am a B.Tech. Electrical Engg. pass-out from NIT. Sir, I am from Patna and was employed in Mumbai by a Marathi Company in October 2008, on CTC Rs. 4,20,000.
However, my company did not pay me (and some others also) any salary till January 2009. Meanwhile, I went on 25 days’ leave in January and on return, when I demanded my due salary, the Company Director blatantly refused to pay anything. All these months, I was paid a meager Rs. 8000. That’s all.
My notice period was seven days, so I put the resignation notice and resigned. No staff, including me, had any P.F. in this company.
Please suggest me the steps I can take. Alternatively, you may recommend me a good lawyer in Mumbai who can fight my case. My cell no. 9867494863.
Thanking you.
Subhash Kumar