CWG 2010 Delhi: Hope For Olympic Hosting

CWG 2010 Delhi The 70000 Cr games  Ended successfully on 13th of October at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Delhi. India wins total 101 Medals and ranked 2nd.Now we are enough Capable to host Olympics Game in India. Just forget about the Negative viwes about scams and all.  

The Commonwealth Games 2010 are over finally and nobody has or should have any doubt about India's successful hosting of the mega event. Yes, there are dark sides and controversies making huge hue and cry, but will it be fair if we overlook the other side of it, the side which has enough justifications for being positive?

Before the CWG started, every day we came across news questioning India's ability in hosting the gaming extravaganza. There were so many reasons the New Delhi Commonwealth Games were under threat, construction delays and security concerns being the significant ones. There were pictures in front page of many leading newspapers showing the loopholes of the infrastructure. They are not and can't be blamed to be fake, but what does matter the most is all those loopholes were plugged and India delivered a successful show.

Putting aside the story of the CWG scam for a while, just think what the Games has brought to us, what it has offered to the sporting community. The Indians who are way too crazy about Cricket, the Commonwealth Games have spurred an interest among them in other sporting disciplines. When the Indian athletes were winning gold medals in various events, audience were shouting and waving the tri-colour in their support - a much common scene in a cricket stadium.

The athletes of our country have also contributed to the success story of this year's Commonwealth Games with their historic performances that put India at the second position on the medal standings behind Australia. But too much focus on the negative aspects such as the overall cost and the pre-games controversies have shadowed all and we are left with bold headlines telling about the so called CWG scam.

The Central Vigilance Commission has found too many discrepancies. No questions on these findings, we don't support the corruption involved in it. But there are truths that have been remained untold till yet. The infrastructure might take time to get ready, but the venues like Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Thyagraj Sports Complex and Indira Gandhi Sports Complex were all of very high standards, especially the housing facilities have been praised as world-class. There were locker rooms, lounge and a dedicated transport lane for players. About 100,000 police and military personnel secured the Capital, and security precautions were intense.

There are positive vibes about CWG that we, Indians, need to realize and spread. Let's cherish those 101 medals. That's what the intention behind these words.

Office Etiquette: what to do and what not to

Many people spend more time with their colleagues than with members of their own family. That's reason enough to strive for a good climate in the workplace. Observing a few rules of etiquette is often sufficient to get along with co-workers.

There are so many pitfalls between the office kitchen and the conference room.

Gossiping about colleagues, getting too familiar with superiors or wearing a far-too-deeply plunging neckline are perfect ways to earn a dubious reputation on the job. People who want to work in an office with a nice atmosphere should by all means watch their manners while on the job.

Here's a list of the most important rules guiding office behavior:

Be punctual and dependable

"Most people become annoyed when someone wastes their time," said Susanne Helbach-Grosser, a business etiquette trainer in Germany. Employees should ask for help early when they are unable to handle their workload, but they should also be aware that if they constantly complain about stress it can get on their co-workers' nerves.

Eating at one's desk

When someone occasionally munches an apple at his or her desk, it is completely acceptable, said Agnes Jarosch of a German organization dedicated to counseling people about etiquette. "But when I sit at my desk and unpack a steaming hot cutlet that spreads its aroma throughout the bureau, that is inconsiderate toward colleagues," said Jarosch. It's better to consume meals like that in the break room or at a restaurant.

Heat on or window open?

This is a classic conflict because it's often the case that the room temperature is too hot for one colleague, but too cold for another. "There's often a row when a co-worker simply throws a window open or lowers the air conditioning without asking first," said Helbach-Grosser. There's no simple solution for this problem. "The colleagues must talk with each other. There's no way around it."

Office attire for men

Men have it easier than women when it comes to selecting the right clothing for the office, said style consultant Renate Sperber. Men don't always have to wear a business suit, however.

"It's important that his clothes are well-groomed. Thanks to its collar, a polo shirt has a completely different effect than a simple T-shirt," Sperber said. "But a colleague who wears a wrinkled T-shirt to work signals to his colleagues that he doesn't care what impression he makes on them. That isn't much appreciated."

Office attire for women

"Women should uphold the business dress code unfailingly," said Sperber. Dressing in sexy clothing is taboo. Women can get by with wearing bright colors these days. "But the trend is moving toward neat and preppy. You should also occasionally dress in a solid color." She added that discreet makeup is an absolute must.

Mobile phone etiquette

As long as there are not constantly private conversations, using a private mobile phone in the office usually doesn't cause a problem, said Helbach-Grosser. But be careful with ring tones: Those that make the sound of a crying baby or tweeting birds for example are unprofessional, she said.

Ladies first

"Certain chivalrous gestures continue to make a good impression," said Jarosch. But colleagues should realize that woman can also be polite. When a male colleague carries a huge pile of files, for example, the female colleague should hold the door open for him.

Source: IANS

India ranked 3rd among most powerful nations

Washington: India is listed as the third most powerful country in the world after the U.S. and China and the fourth most powerful bloc after the U.S., China and the European Union in a new official U.S. report.

The new global power lineup for 2010 also predicted that New Delhi's clout in the world will further rise by 2025, according to "Global Governance 2025" jointly issued by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) of the US and the European Union's Institute for Security Studies (EUISS).

Using the insights of a host of experts from Brazil, Russia, India and China, among others, and fictionalised scenarios, the report illustrates what could happen over the next 25 years in terms of global governance.

In 2010, the U.S. tops the list of powerful countries/regions, accounting for nearly 22 percent of the global power.

The U.S. is followed by China with European Union at 16 percent and India at eight percent. India is followed by Japan, Russia and Brazil with less than five percent each.

According to this international futures model, by 2025 the power of the U.S., EU, Japan and Russia will decline while that of China, India and Brazil will increase, even though there will be no change in this listing.

By 2025, the U.S. will still be the most powerful country of the world, but it will have a little over 18 percent of the global power.

The U.S. will be closely followed by China with 16 percent, European Union with 14 percent and India with 10 per cent.

"The growing number of issues on the international agenda, and their complexity, is outpacing the ability of international organizations and national governments to cope," the report warns.

This critical turning point includes issues of climate change, ethnic and regional conflicts, new technology, and the managing of natural resources.

The report also highlights the challenges proponents of effective global governance face.

On one hand, rapid globalization, economic and otherwise, has led to an intertwining of domestic politics and international issues and fueled the need for more cooperation and more effective leadership.

But on the other hand, an increasingly multipolar world, often dominated by non-state actors, have put a snag in progress toward effectual global governance, it said. 
Source :- Silicon India