Friday, December 23, 2016

FREE Two day Course on Sanatana Dharma's Socio-political Vision

I got this from my aosc friend sri Ravishankar Shrivas - 040-27613589 / 9441913329
Pl contact organisers directly for queries if any

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Workshop dates: December 24th and 25th
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on both days
Venue: Will most likely be on Rajbhavan Road (Hyderabad), will be announced one week before based on number of registrations
Registration: Registration by email in advance must for planning purposes
Accommodation:Not provided
Food: Lunch served on both days
Cost of registration: Free 
Speaker: Ravindra Acharya (see profile below)
Language: Hindi, Telugu, English, Sanskrit
Conducted by: Indic Academy


DETAILS OF WORKSHOP
SANATANA DHARMA'S SOCIO-POLITICAL VISION
OBJECTIVE
Politics today invades our homes and affects all aspects of our lives. From the air we breathe, the education we are able to provide our children, and the society we live in – the future of all of these is determined by the underlying vision that drives the political structures today. Given the circumstances of today's world, it is now more then ever that we need to honestly evaluate these political and social systems, and critique their underlying vision based on the cherished ideals of our Sanatana Dharma. But, what is the vision of Rajatantra in our Sanatana Dharma? What is it based on? This two-day free workshop by Acharya Ravindra brings together and presents the driving vision of all Indian thinking on Rajadharma from various Indian textual sources:Rgveda and Yajurveda Samhitas, Satapatha Brahmana, Darsanas sastras, Ramayana, Mahabharata (Shanti, Udyoga and Sabha parvas), Manusmriti, and Kautilya's Arthashastra. The workshop provides a glimpse into the depth of thinking on the subject of political governance by our Rsis.

DAY ONE

Session One -- 9:30 to 12:30 PM
Criteria for an ideal society, Purushardhas and Moksha: Political, educational and all social systems considered - Utilization of natural resources - Conditions for harmonious living in a society – Conditions for unobstructed individual development- Definition of moksha – Elaboration - Evolving moksha as the aim of life from some general observations (different actions of humans and other living beings) - Tools to attain moksha – Obstructions in attaining moksha – abhyudaya and moksha.
Present day world order: Political, economic ans social systems, education, security, ideals and vision.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch break
Session Two - 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Varnashrama Vyavastha: Difference between jati vyavastha and varnashrama vyavastha - four varnas - four ashramas - arya and anarya - change of varna – interdependence - varnashrama vyavastha as the ideal system with least (or no) obstructions in the path of moksha.

DAY TWO

Session One -- 09:30 to 12:30 PM
Rajatantra: Main aim of rajatantra - janapada as a basic unit of administration - its structure - relationship between janapadas in brief - maharaja, samrat, chakravarti samarat - internal structure of janapadas elaborated - different departments - dharmastheeya and kantaka shodhan (civil and criminal laws and procedures) - silent punishment - salaries to the subordinates - treasury - seven prakritis – raja, amatya, janapad, durg, kosha, sena, mitra - their characteristics - shaDgunyam i.e. sandhi, vigraha, sthan, aasan, sanshray, and dwaidheebaava - different problems and solutions - pre-war preparations and war and its strategies - bhed or divide and rule - different non-conventional war applications like usages of poison, spies etc. and their remedies - spies and their role.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch break
Session Two - 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Question and Answer session: Open discussion and debate

SPEAKER'S PROFILE
Acharya Ravindra started his full time Vedic studies in 1993 after his B.Tech-M.Tech degrees from NIT Warangal. Joining Darshan Yog Mahavidyalaya (Gujarat), he mastered Vyakaran Shastra, studied Yogabhyas, Darshan shastras and Vaidik principles. He continued his studies with masters around the country – Nirukta from a gurukul in Telangana, a part of Mimansa and Kalpa Sutras from Shri Vasudev Paranjepe in Mysore, Saswara Vedapatha from various gurus including Shri Ganesh Jogalekar from Gokarna. He continued his studie in veda and shastras for 16 years – Siddanta Siromani of Bhaskara Acharya, Surya Siddanta of Mayaasura, Satapatha Brahmana, Darshana Shastras, commentaries of Vedas made by Swami Dayananda and other various panditas of Arya Samaj, Veda commentary by Sayana, Manu Smriti, Kautilya Artha Shastra, etc.
He established gurukuls in Rajasthan and Haryana which he ran for several years teaching Vyakarana and Darshanas to students. He currently works with various governmental policy and research organizations and is active in the spreading awareness about zero-budget natural farming all across India. Acharya Ravindra is one of the few scholars in India who has deep and encyclopedic knowledge of Indian traditions. He
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continues to teach shastras to scholars, and conducts training programs and workshops for socially active citizens of India who have deep interest and curiosity about our ancient culture.

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Monday, December 5, 2016

New PAssion card for senior citizens launched - Channel NewsAsia

​See the original link too to look at Indians enjoying this card!
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New PAssion card for senior citizens launched

By Vanessa Lim  Posted 04 Dec 2016 19:30 Updated 04 Dec 2016 22:38

Minister Gan Kim Yong, Minister Chan Chun Sing and Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo at the launch of the PAssion Silver Concession Card. (Photo: People's Association) 

 
SINGAPORE: A new PAssion card exclusive to seniors will be issued free to all Singaporean citizens aged 60 years and above from Monday (Dec 5) onwards.

Currently, the PAssion ez-link card has no minimum age for its eligibility criteria, meaning everyone, including seniors, has to pay up to S$12 in order to enjoy its benefits.

With the new PAssion Silver Concession Card, Singaporeans aged 60 and above will be able to enjoy the card's benefits as well as additional benefits exclusive to the card for free. It offers senior citizen concessionary fares on public transport, a suite of merchant benefits and privileges, as well as access to a range of courses and activities offered by the People's Association (PA).

The card merges the existing senior citizen concession card and PAssion card to make it more convenient for seniors to stay active and engaged in the community, according to a joint press release by the Ministry of Health, PA and the Ministry of Transport.



Eligible Singapore citizens who do not currently hold a Senior Citizen Concession Card will receive a letter by Jan 31, 2017, inviting them to submit their photograph so that they can receive the card.

From Monday, the PAssion Silver Concession Card will be mailed in batches to the registered home addresses of Singaporean citizens who are existing senior citizen concession cardholders.

The new PAssion card was jointly launched by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing, as well as Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport on Sunday. 

Monday, November 28, 2016

FREE Arthritis Awareness workshop chennai


Dr P Vyasamoorthy
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278


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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Japan offers elderly drivers discounted noodle soup to get off the road | The National

After reading the news, please tell, what do you think might help Senior citizens in India surrender their driving licence?
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Japan offers elderly drivers discounted noodle soup to get off the road

November 25, 2016 Updated: November 25, 2016 06:23 PM

TOKYO // Japanese police are offering noodle discounts to elderly citizens who hand in their driving licences, promising them cheaper ramen soup in exchange for improved road safety.

The edible offer comes after a series of deadly accidents caused by cars driven by the elderly — a growing problem in a country where 4.8 million people aged 75 or older hold a licence.

In the hopes of appealing to seniors via their appetites police in the central prefecture of Aichi on Friday started offering the discounts via a tie-up with a local restaurant chain.


Elderly drivers who give up their permits will receive a certificate from police which they can present when ordering the noodles to see the price reduced from 590 ($5.20) yen to 500 yen, said an Aichi police spokesman.

Last month, a six-year-old boy died and 11 others were injured after an 87-year-old driver's pickup truck hit elementary schoolchildren walking to school on a street in Yokohama.

The country is introducing a new rule in March under which drivers aged 75 or older must pass cognitive tests when renewing their licences.


Aiming to set an example, a 97-year-old high-ranking Buddhist priest last week returned his driver's licence, calling on his elderly compatriots to do the same.

"It's stupid to try to maintain your licences just out of pride," said Taa Shinen


Friday, November 25, 2016

Special Facilities for Senior Citizens on Etihad Airways Flights

Now Senior Citizens can Travel Alone on Etihad Airways Flights from India to USA

Now Indians in America don't need to worry how their parents, who are senior citizen
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s in particular, will fly unaccompanied to the United States. Etihad Airways has put an end to all worries. The airline has launched a first of its kind package for senior citizens traveling from India to USA. The package includes various privileges and facilities for super convenience of the travelers aged 60 or more during Etihad Airways' flights from India to USA.



Etihad Airways' package for senior citizens is available for economy and business flights to USA from 11 Indian cities: Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Jaipur, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. Etihad Airways flights from these Indian cities connect to 6 USA cities – New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Dallas and Los Angeles – via the airline's main hub in Abu Dhabi.

The package offers a 24/7 helpline number, pre-flight travel support, medical checklist and special assistance at Etihad Airways' Indian gateways.

Etihad Airways' package for senior citizens flying from India to USA ensures Indian hospitality for them on board. The airline serves various Indian meals to them and entertains them with classic Indian movies in the economy and business class travel cabins during all India to USA flights. Even they are looked after and their inflight needs are catered to by the airline's Indian cabin crew. The content of the package also emphasizes taking care of senior citizens' special requirements on ground and on board.

Indians in USA can book Etihad Airways flights from India to the US along with this special service package for their parents (if they are senior citizens) through trusted travel organizations such as IndianEagle, a leading travel booking partner of the Indian community in America.

Travelers flying by Etihad Airways can pre-clear US Immigration and Customs during the airline's layover at Abu Dhabi International Airport in UAE. They can avoid the tiresome immigration and customs formalities before they board the US-bound flights at Abu Dhabi airport. Etihad Airways enables its customers from India to arrive as domestic travelers in USA.
http://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/etihad-airways-package-for-senior-citizens-on-india-to-usa-flights/

Friday, November 18, 2016

Free yatra for BPL minorities — timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Free yatra for BPL minorities
by B Sridhar  1 min read  original

Following inclusion of BPL families from the minority communities in the scheme, the minister said members of these faith can now go on a pilgrimage free of cost.

| TNN | Updated: Nov 17, 2016, 01.52 PM IST
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JAMSHEDPUR: State tourism minister Amar Kumar Bauri on Wednesday announced that senior citizens from the Muslim and Christian community belonging to the below poverty line (BPL) section can now avail the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Darshan Yojna benefit and go on their respective pilgrimage.

Following inclusion of BPL families from the minority communities in the scheme, the minister said members of these faith can now go on a pilgrimage free of cost.

"Prospective beneficiaries (of pilgrimage scheme) from Muslim and Christian community can go for a pilgrimage tour to Ajmer Sharif and Goa, respectively, free of cost," Bauri said.

The minister, who arrived in the city to take stock of the preparations for the second leg of the pilgrimage scheduled for November 18, said 1,000 senior citizens of the community will travel to Puri for a two-day pilgrimage.

"Along with identifying people (for the pilgrimage) and making adequate arrangements for their smooth travel, the government is doing everything to ensure a hassle-free trip," Bauri said.

The minister said he will review the preparations with officials concerned in the district administration and also get in touch with the divisional railway officials.

The first leg of the pilgrimage for the BPL community to Puri was flagged off by chief minister Raghubar Das on November 12.

The pilgrimage scheme was introduced following an agreement between Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation earlier this year.

The minister said the scheme is already receiving an overwhelming response.

http://www.readability.com/articles/ilc5gs7t

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Soon, Aadhaar must to avail rail concession - The Hindu

Soon, Aadhaar must to avail rail concession
SOMESH JHA

The Indian Railways may soon make it mandatory for senior citizen passengers to provide their Aadhaar numbers to avail concessions on rail tickets.

To begin with, senior citizens will be able to get ticket concessions only through Aadhaar from December this year, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Chairman and Managing Director A.K. Manocha told The Hindu.

At present, male senior citizens can avail 40 per cent discount on ticket fares and female passengers 50 per cent reduction on ticket fares on all trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto. Railways provides 53 such concessions, including those for the differently-abled and patients, incurring a loss of Rs.1,500 crore every year.

From December

"The Railway Board has taken a decision to give discount on fares to senior citizens only on the basis of Aadhaar numbers from December," Mr. Manocha said.

He further said that IRCTC was likely to incentivise all passengers to book rail tickets through Aadhaar by offering them several sops.
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"For instance, an IRCTC user can only book six tickets in a month, as per the present rules. However, we may do away with this norm as we will get to know if you are misusing the tickets or not through the Aadhaar number of the user," Mr. Manocha said. The Railways is also planning to extend the passenger insurance scheme to passengers travelling by unreserved tickets, by linking it with their Aadhaar and bank accounts.


Sunday, September 4, 2016

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Friday, August 19, 2016

I-bus travel to be cheaper by 75% for disabled & elderly - Times of India Indore

​I think that this is the highest bus travel concession I have heard of in India.
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I-bus travel to be cheaper by 75% for disabled & elderly

TNN | Aug 18, 2016, 12.55 PM IST

INDORE: Relief is on the horizon for students, handicapped and senior citizens travelling in buses running under Atal Indore City Transport Services Ltd. (AICTSL) in the city. The AICTSL has announced to give a 75 per cent concession in bus fares for passengers of the three groups.
In a meeting held to review the services of AICTSL, the company's president Malini Gaud and other officials decided to provide a concessional travel to the passengers of these three groups.

"Now passengers of these three groups can enjoy a concessional commute in buses of AICTSL. The decision has been taken to creating a safe and convenient mode of public transport for passengers that too at a reasonable pricing and also to increase its utility," said officials with AICTSL on Wednesday.

Passengers, including students, handicapped and elderly will be provided monthly passes at 75 per cent of concessional price under mayor's pass scheme. They will have to produce valid ID cards issued by competent authority to avail the benefits.

Officials said that a proposal in this regard was taken up for discussion and subsequently given approval in the meeting convened at the AICTSL premises. "There will be separate monthly passes for passengers of these three groups, but it will be priced uniformly at just Rs.200," said AICTSL CEO Sandeep Soni. The normal price of these monthly passes is Rs.800, he added.

Both school and college students can avail the concession on the basis of their identity cards. Similarly, commuters having a certificate of physical disability can avail the benefit of this scheme, and citizens with 60 and above this age group can also avail this benefit, said AICTSL officials.

Board members also gave green signal to develop new bicycle-on-hire stations and tracks to encourage citizens to use bicycles in their day to day activities. "To promote use of bicycles in the city, the board has also decided to develop i-bike stations in few other locations of the city.

They also gave nod to the second outlet of bike-on-rent service being run under the umbrella of AICTSL. The outlet is located in front Indore Railway Station. In the meeting, the board of directors was also apprised about the on-going installation work of LED display boards in I-buses. Currently, AICTSL is operating a fleet of more than 170 buses, including 37 i-buses, 73 city-buses and 65 midi-buses.

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Elderly brace to fight knee pain - The Hindu

Elderly brace to fight knee pain

M. DINESH VARMA



PAIN RELIEF:An elderly woman being fitted with a prosthetic knee brace at a camp organised recently by the NGO HelpAge India.— Photo: Special Arrangement

​See photo at website

Several elderly people from rural areas were given knee braces at a recent camp, to help them cope with what is one of the most troubling health issues during old age.

The camp, organised by the NGO HelpAge India (HI) working for the cause of the elderly, provided the prosthetics free of cost to 110 beneficiaries.

According to the NGO, knee pain is one of the major health problems faced by the elderly people and the condition often renders them immobile and causes low self-esteem.

As a preliminary measure, a screening camp was held in Kuruvinatham, Parikkalpattu, Bahour, Kirumampakkam, Kudieruppupalayam and Seliyamedu villages.

600 people screened

Around 600 elders were screened by orthopaedics over two days. Welfare Minister M. Kandassamy and N. Dhanavelu, MLA, supervised the activities at Kirumampakkam and Bahour respectively.

During the camp, 110 elderly people were identified and prescribed to go for x-rays to get a diagnosis of their acute knee pain. The x-rays were taken in association with PIMS hospital and the beneficiaries were asked to come for prosthetic knee braces camp held over two days at Tamaraikulam Elders Village, HelpAge India-Cuddalore.

Dr. Naik, orthopaedician, led a team to provide customised knee braces.

The camps were held by HelpAge India under GAMAN Project.

The HSBC Bank sponsored the knee braces under a CSR initiative, said Ramalingam, Deputy Director-HelpAge India, Puducherry.

Since 2010, HelpAge India has been running an urban age care centre at No. 13, Rue Aurobindo.

The features include a helpline (1253), physiotherapy unit and computer literacy programmes.

Recently, the NGO extended its services to rural areas and created Self Help Groups for the elderly (ESHG) in Bahour and Nettapakkam Communes.

More than 2,500 senior citizens are linked on the ESHG platform which is a guidance forum on social security aspects, health problems, and their rights and entitlements.


NGO HelpAge India's initiative helps 110 senior citizens get prosthetic knee braces free of cost

Thursday, August 4, 2016

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Free online MOOC from NAPTEL on Application Development

IIT Madras offers Massive Open Online Course (=MOOC) of five weeks duration starting in Sep 2016 on Introduction to Modern Application Development (=IMAD), all for FREE.
No qualifications needed except a basic knowledge of javascript. After five weeks of completion of the course you will have written your own Mobile APP!!!

If there are tech savvy seniors, desirous of dusting their deadly brains, here is an opportunity.
Now read the following message from IIT-M

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We want to draw your attention to the IIT Madras (NPTEL) online course
entitled "Introduction to Modern Application Development" (IMAD).

For details, visit http://www.imad.tech/ and for a short video about
the course, see the IMAD video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC__12iAJGc.

The course instructors are Gaurav Raina (Faculty IITM) and Tanmai
Gopal (IITM Alumnus, CSE, 2012).

Registration for the course is free and all the course videos will be
available online (NPTEL/YouTube). Upon completion of the course, one
can also get certification from IIT Madras.

The students completing this course will have the tangible benefit of
having a shot at getting internships/jobs at some of the top tech
startups/companies in India. Companies such as

ChargeBee <https://www.chargebee.com/> ,
CloudCherry <https://www.getcloudcherry.com/> ,
PickYourTrail <http://pickyourtrail.com/> ,
DIGIGRID Energy Solutions <http://digigrid.in> ,
Playfiks <http://www.playfiks.com/> ,
USP Studios <http://www.uspstudios.co/> ,
SolverMinds <https://www.solverminds.com/> , and
Volante Technologies <http://www.volantetech.com/>

have tied up with us to provide interview opportunities to these
students after the course. We are adding more companies to this list
as we speak. This is a testament to the usefulness of the skills that
the course will be teaching.

This course can be useful for a very wide audience, ranging from
schools, universities, technical institutes, to people working  in
industry. One of the objectives is to get people excited about
technology, and to that end it would be great if you could pass on
information about the course to a wide audience through the various
contacts of the office of international and alumni affairs.

Thank you!

Kind regards,
Dr. Gaurav Raina
Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras
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Friday, July 29, 2016

Concession - Air Travel - India - Senior Citizens

​Much of this is news to me. Have not checked for correctness.
Users may correct errors or report present situation in comments. Thanks
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Air Travel
The Ministry of Civil Aviation provides air concession for the senior citizens as below:
Indian Airlines Scheme
50 % discount on normal economic class fare for all domestic flights to Indian Senior Citizens subject to certain conditions. Full IATT, PSF, Insurance Charges applicable.
Eligibility
Indian male senior citizens of 65 years and above. Indian female Senior Citizens of 63 years and above.
Document Needed
Age proof
Voter ID
Ration Card

Conditions for Availing
Only Indian National residing in India
Round trip/Circle trip journey permitted
Minimum stay of 7 days at destination
Re-routing not permitted

Confirm tickets to be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure
How to Avail
Fill up the prescribed form Attach a proof of age.
Enclose a minimum stay proof.

Air India
Air India Limited is presently offering the following concessions to its passengers: (4A) Senior Citizens Discount
Application
All types of journeys in Economy Class on Domestic Sectors.
Age Care in India — National Initiative on Care for Elderly
Fares
45% of the Normal Economy Class Basic Fare. Taxes and Surcharges applicable
Documentation
Senior Citizen's Discount will be offered on submission of the following documents.
Station Manager / Reservation Manager is authorised to approve any other document for 'Proof of Age' besides those listed in (a), if he feels otherwise satisfied. He may also under exceptional circumstances, depending upon the merit of the case, use his discretion for granting Senior Citizen's Discount.
AIR-INDIA will issue Identity Cards to the Senior Citizens free of cost when an application, filled in duplicate, in the format as per 'Appendix 'A' along with two stamp-size photographs and document for proof of age and Resident status is submitted to an AIR-INDIA Office.
Signature of the Senior Citizen on the 'Form' or on the 'Identity Card' issued for the grant of Senior Citizen Discount is not mandatory. Presence of the Senior Citizen for issuance of the Ticket or Identity Card will not be required so long as the photographs and the document for the 'Proof of Age' and Resident Status are submitted.
Once the Identity Card is made 'Application Form' will not be required to be filled each time a ticket is purchased under Senior Citizen Discount.
At the Time of check-in: the Identity Card or the Ticket Jacket having the photograph of the Senior Citizen.
Private Airlines also prove air concessions to the senior citizens as follow:
Sahara India
Airlines Scheme
50 % discount on basic fare for all domestic flights in economy class
Eligibility
Senior citizens of 65 years and above.
Document Needed
Age proof
Age Care in India — National Initiative on Care for Elderly
How to Avail
No prescribed form. Apply on a plain paper with a proof of age

Jet Airways Scheme
50 % discount on basic fare for all domestic flights in economy class
Eligibility
Senior citizens of 65 years and above.
Document Needed

Proof of age A certified copy of anyone of the following
Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
LIC policy. Voter identity card. Birth certificate issued by authority.
Passport. Ration Card
Driving License
Certificate from Employer of Public Sector Undertaking Government Organization
Photocopy of the document on residence proof
Two recent passport size photographs

Conditions for Availing
To make an advance booking before 7 days.
To show a minimum stay of at least 7 days.

How to Avail
Fill up the prescribed form.
Apply on a plain paper with a proof of age.


Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Free Computer Course for Senior Citizens in Chennai

Nandini Voice for the Deprived is conducting a six weeks
crash course for those above 60 in using computers. Buying bus tickets, Train reservation Flight booking etc may be covered. Training is free. Chennai citizens - no entry qualifications - may availe this opportunity. Starts on 26th July 2016

Contact Nandini Computer School Besant Nagar 9445100129
Nandini Computer School korattur 9600037094

Source: Elders -Monthly Journal of Tamilnadu Senior Citizens' Association . July 2016 p 3 http://tanseca.com 

UP govt to organize free trip to Golden temple for senior citizens - Times of India

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UP govt to organize free trip to Golden temple for senior citizens

Ishita Bhatia | TNN | Jul 26, 2016, 11.05 PM IST

Meerut: The Uttar Pradesh government in collaboration with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will organize a free pilgrimage to Golden temple for senior citizens in the State.
As many as 1,044 citizens would benefit from the free four-day pilgrimage. The instructions given by the UP governor in this regard has been circulated through a government order of principal secretary Navneet Sehgal.
"The trip is mainly for senior citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh. It is being organised in collaboration with IRCTC and interested residents will be provided a free trip from Lucknow to Amritsar. The travel to Lucknow from other districts of the State will also be free and will be scheduled via Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses," according to the GO.
The trip is scheduled from August 8 to 11. Those interested can either apply online on samajwadishravanyatra.upgov.info or submit their application to the respective district magistrates till July 30.
"From each district, a maximum of 10 applicants will be allowed for the travel - on first come first serve basis. The remaining will be decided at the state government level. A waiting list will also be made so that if anyone backs off, another resident can be accommodated. One can contact 9454419661 for any technical help required in filling the details online," added the GO.
The order also states that the passengers would be given free food and each coach of the train would have two doctors, three nurses, tour operator and a security guard to ensure that the passengers have a safe and hassle-free travel.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/UP-govt-to-organize-free-trip-to-Golden-temple-for-senior-citizens/articleshow/53404370.cms

Friday, July 15, 2016

SpiceJet - Seniors - Discount - Temporary period

Thanks. Adding this info to my blog on Discounts for Senior Citizens


Spice  Jet  is  offering  15%  discount  for  senior  citizens  on  base  rate  from  15th  July  to  30th  July,2016.

INDRAJIT  GHOSE


Friday, June 17, 2016

Efffective Ointment for Bedsores - Free to senior citizens

Dear friends,

I have received following mail from Mr. NPS Shinh who is the Managing Director of Bakelite Hylam Ltd., Hyderabad,

"Dear Mittal sahib
You are doing great work for the elderly and I wish your effort all success.
We have a home made medicine which is like a miracle preventive and cure for bed sores , and brings great relief to those who are bed ridden . It is an ointment for local application and brings immediate and lasting relief . 
This is available free of cost to all who need it and I will request to let Sr citizens and those who care for them . I can send to you or to those who require the same if they send their address with phone to enable me to courier it . 
It was made by my wife's late mother for care of her father who was bed ridden for many years and remained free from bedsores . 
It also relieves pain immediately in case of insect bites

Regards
NPS Shinh "

This ointment is offered free purely as a service to senior citizens. If you or any one you know requires it you may kindly write directly to Mr. Shinh at the following address,
                                                                               Mr.NPS Shinh, MD
                                                                               BAKELITE HYLAM LTD
                                                                               3rd Floor, "Surya Towers",
                                                                              104, S.P. Road, Secunderabad-500003.
                                                                              Tel: +91(40) 27841104
     :                                                                                +91(40) 32902756
Regards,
R.N.Mital

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

HELPAGE INDIA LAUNCHES NEW S O S APP TO STOP ELDER ABUSE FREE

Help age India launches new 'SOS' app to stop abuse of seniors ::--
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CHENNAI: On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, HelpAge India, an NGO working for the disadvantaged
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senior citizens launched an app at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital here on Tuesday targeting the elderly.

The HelpAge SOS app, which stands for 'Save Our Seniors', which is available on Google Play Store, has three main components. The first is an SOS button which if pressed, will relay the GPS position of the user to the nearest HelpAge State office and connect them to their helpline, available 24x7. In case of emergencies, it will connect them to the local police station, hospital or old-age home.

There are two other buttons, one on 'critical elder issues' — which provides information on health, active aging, financial planning for elders, writing wills and legacies, and senior citizens' rights — and another one on 'market discounts', which offers information on where the elderly can avail senior citizen retail discounts. Once the app is downloaded, all these features are available without an internet connection.

The app was officially launched by chief guest Dr Isaac Christian Moses, dean, Madras Medical College, and was received by special guest S N Seshasai, additional commissioner of police (L&O North), Greater Chennai. Speaking to an audience of elders, students and doctors, Edwin Babu, joint director (programs), HelpAge India, Chennai, elaborated on the necessity and features of the app. "A survey conducted by HelpAge over fiveyears ago found that a lot of elders took abuse for granted. There was no way for them to reach out for help," said Babu. "Even a lot of youngsters did not realise that they were indirectly abusing the elderly. This app, which is being launched nationally, will be a helpline for anyone directly affected by or witnessing to elder abuse."
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V.RAGHAVENDRA RAO,
2119, CALLE  VISTA  VERDE,
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Land Line -- 518-261-7075.

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Free daycare home for elders opens in city - Times of India

Free daycare home for elders opens in city

TNN | May 14, 2016, 09.16 AM IST
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Mysuru: The department of welfare for disabled and senior citizens launched a free daycare home for senior citizens at Kuvempunagar on Friday.

The department, in association with Green Rural Development and Training Centre, has set up the home. The present accommodation (50 members per day) will be increased in the coming days. Four personnel deputed in the centre will attend to the needs of the inmates, while two nurses will take care of their health. Two more will prepare food.

Green Rural Development and Training Centre secretary Mahadeva Swamy said that senior citizens can spend time with people of their age. "Kannada and English newspapers, indoor games, and TV will keep them engaged. Midday meal will also be served to for free," he added.

Age proof document is enough for registration. It is completely free.

Call 9900667482, 9448425408 for details.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Singapore Seniors are lucky

https://youtu.be/0ytbRa0gLOg
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http://qz.com/246088/singapore-is-giving-its-senior-citizens-the-power-to-hold-up-traffic/
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In  Singapore senior citizens get more time to cross the road at pedestrian crossings.


​I am filing this under Concessions / Rebates / Discounts for seniors; To avail this offer go to Singapore and get Senior Citizen card (green plus) or local travel ticket.

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
Secretary General - Indian Society of U3As
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278



Monday, March 21, 2016

Free pilgrimage for senior citizens from July

FREE PILGRIMAGE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM JULY

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Monday, 21 March 2016 | PNS | BHUBANESWAR | in Bhubaneswar

Senior citizens in the State would have a fully free pilgrimage to at least one of the three destinations of the country as per a decision of the State Government.

The programme, Barishta Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY), would start from the first week of July with the destinations being the circuits of Rameswaram-Madurai, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Allahabad-Varanasi.

Chief Secretary AP Padhi on Saturday chaired a meeting, which deliberated in details about the programme being taken up in collaboration with the Indian Railway Catering and Travel Corporation (IRCTC).

Tourism Principal Secretary GK Dhal made a power-point presentation, while Tourism Director and OTDC Managing Director Nitin B Jawale and other senior officers were present.

In each trip of the BNTYY, there would be 1,000 pilgrims, who would be selected on the basis of applications. If there are more applications, there would be lottery at the Revenue Divisional Commissioner level.

Pilgrims would be travelling in the trains with the IRCTC's coordination. The IRCTC would also provide unarmed security and depute senior officials for the benefit of the pilgrims.

The pilgrims would be provided free breakfast, lunch and dinner and also accommodation at the destination. Each train would be having doctors, paramedical staffs, security staffs, guides and cooks.

At the destination, they would be provided bus service to cover the places of interest. The IRCTC would provide travel insurance to the pilgrims.

The pilgrims would be given Rs 1,000-free kit containing soap, comb, a towel, a bed-sheet, oil, etc., for their daily consumption. They would b
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e brought from their native places to a boarding point, and from there they would be assisted with details about the destination.

A private agency would be roped in for this purpose, said sources.

An MoU would be signed with the IRCTC for operation of the programme. The State Department of Tourism would fund the entire package and depute responsible officers to coordinate the trip. The cost would be around Rs 45 crore per annum, said the sources.

Other State Governments like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand also organise such programmes for senior citizens.


Thursday, February 18, 2016

Fwd: [sss-global] FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN CHENNAI !

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Jaya announces free bus travel for senior citizens in Chennai

Chennai, Feb 18, 2016 .               source;DECCAN HERALD
Jayalalitha said in the first phase, the scheme for free travel for senior citizens would be implemented in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses in Chennai. PTI File Photo.

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today announced free bus travel for senior citizens in Chennai metropolitan area from her 68th birthday on February 24.

Making the announcement in the state assembly, she asserted that with this the AIADMK government has fulfilled "all the electoral promises" made by the party in 2011 in the state, which is set to go to polls in barely three months.

"We had made a poll promise in our election manifesto that senior citizens would be provided free bus passes...I am happy to say that with this announcement we have fulfilled all the promises made in the AIADMK's election manifesto in 2011," she said.

The free travel, with a cap of ten journeys in a month, is the latest in the series of freebies implemented by the AIADMK regime such as cost-free milch cows, sheep, mixers, grinders and fans and laptop for students.

"I am also very happy to say that besides fulfilling all our electoral promises, we have also implemented various other welfare schemes," she said amid thunderous applause from ruling party legislators and allies.

She said in the first phase, the scheme for free travel for senior citizens would be implemented in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses in Chennai.

Under the plan, elderly people over the age of 60 may travel in all the MTC buses barring air-conditioned buses. The beneficiaries would be given ten tokens per month and they could give it to conductors in buses and travel free of cost.

"The scheme envisaging free travel for senior citizens in Chennai Metropolitan Corporation buses will be implemented from February 24 and after eliciting people's response it will be extended to other places," she said.

Those willing to avail the scheme should fill in an application form and submit it to transport authorities and get an identity card and tokens for travel. The forms could be obtained from transport corporation depots and transport department website, she said.
There is no deadline to submit application forms and these can be presented at the transport corporation bus depots any time, she said.

Soon after she made the announcement, eight legislators, Transport Minister P Thangamani and Speaker Dhanapal praised and thanked her for the new initiative.



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Posted by: Ramachandran Padmanabhan <p.ramachandran.1939@gmail.com>



Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Fwd: [sss-global] Free service




Free
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service


The Elders Helpline, a joint project of Bengaluru city police and Nightingales Medical Trust, will offer free legal advice and counseling on issues related to property, finance, emotional, physical and mental abuse, and family law.

The services will be offered between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Saturdays. For details, call Elders Helpline 1090 (toll free) or 080-22943226.

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V.RAGHAVENDRA RAO,
18/301,PriyaMangala Presidency Apartments,
MTP Road,THUDIYALUR POST,
COIMBATORE-641034.Tamil Nadu.
Hello- 0422-2646668-Mobile-9445306327.

Friday, January 22, 2016

UP govt and Railways team up to take senior citizens to Puri, Konark for free - Times of India

UP govt and Railways team up to take senior citizens to Puri, Konark for free

Ishita Bhatia | TNN | Jan 20, 2016, 10.36 PM IST

MEERUT: The Uttar Pradesh government in collaboration with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set t
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o undertake a free pilgrimage of six days' duration to temples at Puri and Konark in Odisha for senior citizens of the state. The instructions that have been given by the UP governor were circulated via a government order of principal secretary Navneet Sehgal. As many as 1,044 citizens of the state will be able to benefit from this free scheme
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"Though the trip is mainly for senior citizens, other residents of the state can also apply for the initiative. This trip will be completed with the collaboration of IRCTC, under which the interested residents will board trains from Lucknow and will be taken to Odisha. The travel itinerary of residents of other UP districts to Lucknow will be scheduled via Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses," read the government order issued by Navneet Sehgal, principal secretary, UP religious affairs.

The trip is scheduled from February 24 to February 29, 2016. Interested citizens can either apply online on www.samajwadishravanyatra.upgov.info till January 25 or submit their application to the respective district magistrates by February 5, 2016.

"From each district a maximum of 10 applicants will be allowed for the travel on first come first serve basis. The remaining people for the trip will be decided at the state government level. A waiting list will also be made so that if anyone backs off, another resident can be accommodated," read the order.

The order has come after a good response to UP government's 'Samajwadi Shravan Yatra', facilitating senior citizens to undertake free pilgrimage. "While on board, passengers will be served breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner. Each coach of the train will also have a tour operator and a security guard to ensure that the passengers have a safe and hassle-free journey," the order added.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Fwd: Specialized discount on the auspicious festival discount to the Sr. Citizens.

Attached note from RK's Mother Teresa Elder care Home services may be useful.

Please note all equipments / machines / other products are on hire / sale basis.

For this season they are offering 10% discount also.

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

Libero & other children's' Nappy ADs show blue liquid being poured & absorbed; shouldn't it be yellow?


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From:
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Vijay Chander
<vijaychander42@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Subject: Specialized discount on the auspicious festival discount to the Sr. Citizens.
To: vyasamoorthy@gmail.com
Cc: Somesh Rao <somesha2000@gmail.com>, Ramakrishna Skills <ramakrishnaskills@gmail.com>


Dear Vyasa Moorthy Garu,

Greeting from RKs Mother Teresa Elder Care !!!!

Thank you for your kind response, as per the discussion we had regarding the Elder Care services and Home care nursing service. I am sending the details services for Sr. Citizens on a specialized discount on the auspicious festival discount.

Kindly request you to circulate to all the Sr. Citizens linked with you please find the attachment same.

Regards,
Vijay Chander



Wednesday, January 6, 2016

KMT plans passes at discount for sr citizens - Times of India Bus fare concession

KMT plans passes at discount for sr citizens

TNN | Jan 6, 2016, 02.24 PM IST

Kolhapur: The municipal corporation's transport body will grant 50% concession to senior citizens with periodic travel passes.

The decision was made after several organisations associated with senior citizens wrote to the Kolhapur Municipal Transport administration to come up with a new policy to address the concerns of those travelling by the KMT-run buses.

According to the final draft of the policy, four kinds of periodic passes will be offered to senior citizens - seven days, 15 days, 30 days and three months.

At present, over 1,000 senior citizens use periodic passes, but they do not get any concession.
KMT transport inspector Raghunath Dhupkar said, "At present, senior citizens get a discount on regular tickets. But, on many occasions, the discount doesn't add up to round figures and senior citizens find it difficult to pay change. From now on, the discount on regular tickets will be cancelled and concessions will be applied on periodic passes. This will also help us get many senior citizens to use public transport."

The KMT has been providing discount on regular tickets for senior citizens, but many times, they are forced to pay the normal amount due to non-availability of change.

They are also unnecessarily harassed by the ticket collectors. The transport body has also decide to provide lifetime cards to all senior citizens.

"At present, senior citizens have to pay Rs 25 to get ID cards renewed every year. But they find it difficult to provide photographs and other documents needed for renewal. That is why we will charge a one-time fee of Rs 100 for the cards which will not have to be renewed every year," said Dhupkar.

As of now, the transport utility allows concession in ticket prices for students, physically-challenged people and freedom fighters and senior citizens. The concession varies from 25% to 100%. Officials believe that the revenue loss due to the concession is not of prime importance, but getting these people to use public transport is the bigger priority.

Concession to senior citizens
Type of pass|actual cost | cost after concession
7 days|185|93
2 wheeler 3 years insurance
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15 days | 360|180
30 days |700|350
90 day |1,750|875
(Source: Kolhapur Municipal Transport)