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http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/article2958157.ece Opinion » Open Page March 4, 2012 The men in khaki did the police proud M. G. Warrier The Hindu In early 1970s, owning a two-wheeler in Trivandrum was a milestone in a middle class family's growth trajectory. Availing myself of a two-wheeler loan from my employer, I too became a proud owner of a ‘second-hand' Lambretta purchased from my friend who moved to another city on transfer. At that time, the waiting period to get a new scooter was two to three years after booking. Those days city roads were much less crowded and one could move slowly, stop and give way to any faster vehicle, and still be on time at the destination. One could travel from one end to the other end of Trivandrum city by scooter in less than half an hour at 30 kmph! Life was so comfortable. The happiness was shortlived. One Sunday morning, on reaching home after a short official tour, I was given the bad news that my scooter

M G Warrier’s My Page A monthly bulletin from M G Warrier incorporating select published letters/articles (and some stray thoughts based on what he read/saw and wrote during the month). Mailed during the last week of every month. Please send your responses and views to mgwarrier@rediffmail.com Vol II, No 8, August 2012 HAPPY ONAM • M G Warrier, 2005/1-D, DREAMS, Bhandup(West), Mumbai-400078 (9349319479) Dear Reader For those of us who write mostly when we find aberrations from the normal or observe hijacking of policy by the rich and the powerful, the month of July has been hectic. My Page will cover only select letters and comments to make life peaceful for its readers. Regards M G Warrier Time magazine dubs PM an underachiever: TOI, July 9, 2012 Comments: M G WARRIER (MUMBAI) It is Dr Manmohan Singh’s achievement that developed countries have started taking note of happenings in India and are now getting panicky about India not goin

What ails the New Pension Scheme? - Moneylife Personal Finance site and magazine  One comment says even those who are covered by NPS are not clear about the Scheme content

What ails the New Pension Scheme? - Moneylife Personal Finance site and magazine This is my article on a subject that concerns all those who work and save. Do read, comment and share this article with your friends and colleagues. It is about social security system which is important for the next generation to survive. Do not skip thinking that it is about old or retired people. Thanks and regards M G Warrier

M G Warrier’s My Page A monthly bulletin from M G Warrier incorporating select published letters/articles (and some stray thoughts based on what he read/saw and wrote during the month). Mailed on the last Sunday of every month. Send your responses and views to mgwarrier@rediffmail.com. Vol II, No 6, June 2012 My Page Anniversary Issue For a Mail Magazine, presenting the 12th consecutive monthly issue is an occasion to celebrate. While doing that I thank my readers and well-wishers anticipating continued patronage. M G Warrier, MLR-116-B, Mangalam Lane, Sastamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-695010(9349319479) My Page Editorial Last twelve months, My Page has been flagging issues which it considered were important for a safe and secure life. The subjects covered included, among others, social security, equity, basic human rights, planning, legal issues, universal healthcare and so on. It went beyond a mere consolidation of its editor’s published letters/articles.

M G Warrier’s My Page A monthly bulletin from M G Warrier incorporating select published letters/articles (and some stray thoughts based on what he read/saw and wrote during the month). Mailed during the last week of every month. Please send your responses and views to mgwarrier@rediffmail.com Vol II, No 7, July 2012 M G Warrier, 2005/1-D, DREAMS, Bhandup(West), Mumbai-400078 (9349319479) Dear Reader The responses I am getting encourages me to continue with this effort. This month My Page comes with a ‘Bonus Read’ article ‘My Dear Shankar’ which is also my response to the recent NCERT cartoons episode. Now on, My Page will come with less than 10 pages. Sunday Mails and some letters and comments may not find a place in My Page. Regards M G Warrier June 30, 2012 CONDOLENCES AND PRAYER FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Message from Madan Gauria, Chandigarh I regret to advise the sudden demise of 3 of our officers, Sh. Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Sh. Balbi