‘Guest Articles’

Can you write in GConnect?

Can you write in GConnect?

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:35

We get many emails from people who want to know if we publish their writing in GConnect, and if that is the case, what are the guidelines.

Stress Management-Learn to say "No"

Stress Management-Learn to say “No”

Sunday, August 29, 2010 20:06

Stress is an emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition of mind which occurs in response to adverse external influences. Stress raises the level of adrenaline (a hormone & a neurotransmitter) and corticosterone (a 21 carbon steroid hormone) in the body

Does God Play Dice?

Does God Play Dice?

Friday, August 13, 2010 22:07

The world of atoms and the particles smaller than the size of atom is completely different from the world which we see. The world of atoms and particles smaller than atom is governed by ‘Quantum Mechanics’. The behaviour of atoms and sub-atomic particles defies our common sense and ...

Inflation-Certain Economic Terms Explained

Inflation-Certain Economic Terms Explained

Sunday, August 8, 2010 11:17

Many thanks for positive comments given by GConnect readers for my article on inflation. This is my attempt to explain some more economic terms as desired by readers.

Inflation – A Necessary Evil

Inflation – A Necessary Evil

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 9:09

Consumer Price Index for the month of June-2010 has been announced recently and we are all busy in estimating the dearness allowance. We all know when index is more than the previous months it's inflation and we get more DA. But do we know what is inflation is ...

Work to one who works and pay to one who doesn’t work

Monday, July 12, 2010 11:13

Recently the Government has issued an OM vide F.No. 7/14/2010-E III (A) dated 05.07.2010 allowing revision of option exercised under rule 6 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 till 31.12.2010. Check this previous GConnect article to have details on this revised option.

Uncomplicated Souls and their Passwords

Uncomplicated Souls and their Passwords

Thursday, July 1, 2010 10:06

"I know your password, it's star, star, star, five times (*****) !" beamed little daughter of my brother, looking over my shoulder, as I typed my password in to the computer. That was few years back. It is the happiness of finding other's 'secret'. But this innocence and naivety is ...

Revised Direct Tax Code – Areas of Concern to Salaried Class

Revised Direct Tax Code – Areas of Concern to Salaried Class

Saturday, June 26, 2010 18:50

This article is written by Mr. H.S.Govardhana Rao, Superintendent of Central Excise, Bangalore. The government has released a discussion paper on revised DTC to be introduced in next session of Parliament. On going through the same, the following areas that would attract salaried class are not agreeable

Stay at Ooty CG holiday home - A review

Stay at Ooty CG holiday home – A review

Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:35

This is a sequel to my earlier article about online reservation for Central Government Holiday homes. In fact after booking through online, I proceeded for the summer vacation to Ooty and stayed at CG holiday home. I just thought of writing a review on CG Holiday holiday home at ...

CG holiday home booking-Hands-on experience shared

CG holiday home booking-Hands-on experience shared

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:31

Most of you must have seen the GConnect article about Central Government Holiday homes online booking. As I have planned to visit Ooty in this vacation, I wanted to check how does it work and how useful it will be