Chopping off the Essentials Chopper’s scam, having its roots in an Indo-Italian contract, finds its strings attached to systemic loopholes present in the government. Some of the elements are highlighted to bring out the bird’s eye view of the scam. Soft on Software Professionals Going by this bribe story, it should not be difficult to get past customs if you’re a software professional. This customs officer at the Bangalore International Airport claims to have a soft corner for the techies, for reasons unknown. Take advantage, all you techies! How to get a Passport Reference File Number You don’t have to pay endless visits to passport offices anymore. Here is how to know the status of your application. Poll | Be Sure of your Treatment Unwanted tests and surgeries have become common, indicative of burgeoning medical corruption. Take this poll and tell us if you have experienced or witnessed the same. Policing the Police Story of a criminal who went around terrorizing several influential people in Delhi, only because the police forgot the differences between right and wrong. Bribe much higher than Penalty? If you have given a bribe more than the penalty that you could have paid, then you are one of those who have experienced a lose-lose situation, losing both money and ethics. In the News this Week Lessons learnt the hard way “The armed forces should look within the nation for products when they draw up operational requirements. Imports should be the last resort”says Defence Minister A.K Antony. Can this ensure prevention of corruption in the Defence ministry? AFC swears to eradicate 'Cancer' of corruption in Football Asian Football Confederation hosts a two-day seminar to tackle the match-fixing menace that has been unearthed recently. Acting president Zhang Jilong has sworn to clear the blot brought upon the federation. Get in touch with us Facebook Twitter Website Email