Delhi’s rising crime rate haunts DILLIWALAAS....!!!

National Crime Records Bureau ( NCRB), placed Delhi at the top of the crime totem pole among India’s 35 mega cities ( having a population of more than a million). In fact, it says Delhi has 58,625 policemen but almost 25 per cent of them — 14,200 men to be precise — are deputed round the- clock for VIP security.
The Capital has 135 police stations, but only 3,928 vehicles for movement of the personnel.Of these, nearly half ( 1,963) are two- wheelers.

“Delhi has accounted for 15.1 per cent of total crimes reported from the 35 mega cities,” says the NCRB’s ‘ Crime in India 2007’ report.
The Capital witnessed 50,895 criminal cases in 2007, followed by Mumbai ( 30,481) and Bangalore ( 27,000). Even much- maligned cities like Patna and Lucknow are far behind, reporting less than 9,000 criminal cases.
What is really alarming is that even hi- profile South district registered 10,414 criminal cases.

The NCRB report says Delhi reports more murders ( 411), rapes ( 524), kidnappings ( 1,460), auto- thefts ( 8,322), burglaries ( 1,868) and robberies ( 501) than any of the other 65 cities in the country that have a population of over half- a- million.

In comparison, Mumbai reported 230 murders, 174 rapes, 179 kidnappings, 3,621 auto- thefts and 265 robberies in 2007. Ironically, Delhi ( 128 million) is less populated than Mumbai ( 163.6 million).
There are damning figures on the safety of women even as the mysterious murder of TV journalist Saumya Vishwanathan still remains unsolved. The NCRB says Delhi reported 29.5 per cent ( 524 out of 1,775) of the total rape cases in India in 2007.

The Capital is also the most unsafe place in the country for children, reporting a crime rate nearly six times higher than the national average.
The NCRB says 2,019 cases of crime against children were reported in Delhi in 2007, including 368 cases of child marriage, 1,161 kidnappings, 398 rapes and 56 murders.

Clearly, the Capital needs more policemen and better policing to bring the crime rate down. And maybe, Ms.Sheila Dikshit could do with a little more power over the forces.........!!!!!

GREEN YOUR COMPUTER USE

Computing has changed the world - a great example is the Internet. It's hard to imagine life without either of them.

While computer usage can actually lessen our environmental footprint, for example, being able to work from home or control of farm irrigation and many other tasks, the energy consumption i
nvolved with casual computing and gaming generally is massive.

There's not just the actual computer usage related electricity consumption, there is also all the millions of tons of plastic and metal used to create the billions of computers in their various forms now on this planet.

We can all do our bit in lessening our impact of computer usage on the environment. Here are some of the tips for more environment-friendly computing, some of which will also save you cash!
• When not in use for long periods, switch off your computer.
• Have your power saving/management options enabled and properly configured for periods when your computer is temporarily not in use.
• During usage, only have your screen as bright as you need it - unnecessarily bright screens really chew the juice
• If you're going to use a screen saver, use a blank (black) screen - animated screen savers consume more electricity.
• When buying components and peripherals, try to choose those that comes with least amount of plastic packaging.
• For your next computer, consider a notebook instead of desktop - these use under 50% the electricity of a desktop machine
• If you can afford it, buy extended warranty with your new system so there's less likelihood of you needing to junk the computer within the first few years if an expensive repair is needed.
• When considering your next screen purchase, balance your wants with your actual needs. Prefer using a small-sized screen.
• Before purchasing a new computer, consider upgrading the hardware in your current machine. Some extra RAM (memory) or a new hard drive may be all you need to restore life to your current system.
• Similarly it is not uncommon for Windows to get slower as time goes on. This isn't necessarily your machine, but software bloat. All the updates, installing and uninstalling of software, applications running in the background that you don't really need take their toll and basically clog your machine up; seriously impacting on performance, which in turn is more wear and tear on hardware and increase electricity consumption. Consider doing a reinstallation of Windows and your software. A lean machine will sip less electricity and perform much better.
• When you do replace your current computer system, donate it rather than throw it away, if possible.
• Consider refurbished computers for your next purchase. These aren't dusty old machines that have just been wiped over; often they are display models or recent purchase returns with very little wear and tear that are thoroughly checked before sale, and often have the same guarantee that new units do. You can save a ton of cash this way!

e-waste is now the fastest growing aspect of the municipal waste stream. It is high time to take proper measures to reduce computer wastes and use computers in a green way.

Easy ways to reduce Carbon Footprint

It is time to become serious about carbon emissions and the effect they have on the environment. It is seen that the carbon emission is becoming a severe environmental threat now. If it is not checked at this moment, it is sure to take a serious turn in the near future.

Here are some quick and easy ways to cut back on your carbon emissions. They will help you save the environment and money

Cut your home energy consumption. Turning down a thermostat by just one degree centigrade saves an amazing 10% on your fuel bill each year. Have a bit of a carbon spring clean of your home. Add more insulation, block up some annoying drafts, make sure are in control (add a time switch or thermostatic radiator valves) and be aware that each hour a boiler fires it will have released 5kg of CO2.

Switch to green electricity. Switch now to Good Energy, Green Energy etc., and you instantly lose two to three tonnes off your footprint.

Use energy efficient light bulbs. The latest high performance (energy efficient and long life) light bulbs are amazing. They come in every shape and size, including exact replicas of the old fashioned bulb. They do not flicker, they come in soft-tone, they start up instantly and they look cool. Each bulb you plant saves at least 100 kg of CO2. Try using CFL bulbs to reduce your electricity consumption

Know how much electricity you are using. If you knew how much electricity you were using you would switch off a few lights and turn off TVs and radios that are standby. Turning off electrical items you are not using can rapidly deliver help you to save lot of energy and reduce your carbon footprint.

Get a car that is environment-friendly. Low carbon is low cost in every sense. Road tax, insurance rating and fuel costs all tend to go together. When you buy - or rent - a car make sure you get one with CO2 emissions.

Use your car less. Consider how good it would feel to walk once in a while - or bike it. Rediscover the joy of public transport or use a carpool to go to the office. Long distance off peak rail is great for unwinding and having a quiet time. Give that steering wheel a break once in a while.

Change your driving style. Drive more slowly and consider car sharing with someone else who is going to the same place as you.
Consider flying less often. Try to fly less (some people are deciding not to fly at all) and refer to go by other means of less energy consuming transport system. Stay longer when you fly long distance. Combine two trips. If you go far-flung on holidays do it less often.

Get radical. Once you have done all the basics, start to think about what the sun and wind could do for you. Install a solar panel or a wind turbine or some other alternative energy resources for daily use.

It is not easy to reduce carbon emissions in a single day. For this one need to understand the severity of the problem and become aware of the individual roles and responsibilities. By seriously altering the habits one can make a significant contribution towards reducing carbon emissions.