An e- initiative called Better Roads!

Introducing with line:

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change a nation; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.?" --Dr. Margaret Mead

... the movement is called "e-initiative by young professionals in Pune"

• Formed on 21st September 2005
• Supported by over 425 odd young professionals in Pune
• From various companies like Wipro, Persistent, Infosys, IBM
• With age groups ranging from 23 to 35 years
• Aim was to strive for the betterment of civic conditions in and around city

The group aims to help PMC to improve the road condition in Pune. The portal, developed by Persistent Systems, help you to register and book your complains online.
The complains can be about potholes, drain cleaning or water logging.

More information:

Better Pune - PMC
Better Roads
PMC helpline: 25501083
Email: betterroad [at] gmail.com

Railway Crossing at Ghorpadi

Daily new scenes can be seen at the Ghorpadi railway crossing! As seen in the photographs, cyclists, pedestrians have no fear.
They cross it like a childs' game...
I remember the scene from movie GHULAM in which Aamir Khan run and win against the running train and thought that how difficult that would be. But seeing these stuntmen daily, I think they are better performers than him.

Ooh yes, I heard that a DESI version of FEAR FACTOR is coming soon!
How about shooting the episodes here in Pune.. I think, they wont get better situations and stunts anywhere!

Pune Municipal Corporation goes online!

The Pune Municipal Corporation has launched an "e-governance, to serve citizens better!"
Check out PMC website for paying online property taxes and getting the Birth and Death Certificates, too .....[ oops! - this part is not working!!}

Website: Pune Municipal Corporation
TOI's Pune Mirror:You can register a complain on Google Earth for the bad road conditions and they promise to resolve it in 48 hours*.
* = conditions apply.

The other sections includes: Online tenders and Right to Information, is full of information.

Take a while and check this out.

Beat the heat with Sugarcane Juice

Roadside vendors are seen with their hand-made juicer selling the sugarcane juice this summer.
Ranging from 5 Rs. half glass to 10 Rs. full glass, the juice with some ice cubes helps to reduce the body heat.

No horn Day, today

The Mumbai Traffic Police have planned an initiative called "NO HORN DAY!", today, on 7th April 2008.
This aims to slow down the noise pollution and improve people's health.

How about following the same in Pune..?
I am ready!! Are you ..?