1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

3. So what?

This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?

This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?

He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

6. How that can be possible?

He is advocating for a Bil, The Jan Lokpal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

7. It's an entirely new thing right..?

In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

8. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?

The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed. Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the JAN LOKPAL BILL. 50% government participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

9. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?

A Local will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

10. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?

Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

11. Ok, got it. What can I do?

At least we can spread the message. How?

Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.

At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.

At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.

At least we can pray for his good health.

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Are You an Innovator ?????????

The word "innovate" can be traced all the way back to 1440. It comes from the Middle French word "innovacyon," meaning "renewal" or "new way of doing things". Exactly what innovations actually happened in 1440 (rounder oxcart wheels?) is anybody's guess, but whatever they were, it's likely they improved the quality of life for more than a few people.

These days, the "innovation thing" is something of a no-brainer. Indeed, it seems that any company worth its low-salt lunch has identified innovation as a core competency worth developing. Who in their right mind (or is it right brain?) can deny the value of improving things? Isn't this what human beings – those grand inventors of the microchip and the chocolate chip – are supposed to do? True. But who has time? And so begins the search for the so-called magic pill – systems, formulas and blueprints.

Unfortunately, INNOVATION, unlike audits or reengineering, is not given to systems, formulas and blueprints. It is given to people – restless, inspired, fascinated individuals with an almost cellular need to change. And while it can be supported by systems, it can never be reduced to Systems. "Innovation,” as Tom Peters so aptly put it, "is a messy business.”

If you want to spark innovation, forget about slick formulas for a minute and pay attention to what's happening on the inside. Because that's where it starts. With the innovator – the inspired individual who sees a better way and goes for it. And the key to the innovator – the special blend of inner qualities that allows him or her to succeed when others have long since gone home? Is it tools? Techniques?

Experience? Sure, they're useful. But without the user of them having the right stuff, they're merely decoration – not unlike having a new set of jumper cables, but no car. And so, if you are one of the self-chosen few willing to stop blaming your organization and start taking personal responsibility for innovating now’s your chance to get an insight into the DNA of what it takes to be an innovator on-the-job.

To get started, all you need to do is rate yourself, on a scale of 1-10, for each on the following qualities. Notes which ones are your strengths and how can you build on them. Notes which ones are your weaknesses and how can you strengthen them. And don’t forget to floss.

20 Qualities of an Innovator

• Challenges the Status Quo

• Curious

• Self-Motivated

• Visionary

• Entertains the Fantastic

• Takes Risks

• Peripatetic

• Playful/Humorous

• Self-Accepting

• Flexible/Adaptive

• Makes New Connections

• Reflective

• Recognizes Patterns

• Tolerates Ambiguity

• Committed to Learning

• Balances Intuition and Analysis

• Situationally Collaborative

• Formally Articulate

• Resilient

• Persevering

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