Fwd: I Paid A Bribe Newsletter - June 15

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From: I Paid A Bribe <ipab@janaagraha.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 4:12 AM
Subject: I Paid A Bribe Newsletter - June 15
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From the Editor's desk It is my pleasure to inform you that the work done by `I Paid A Bribe' achieved international applause last week. An august gathering from across the globe had converged at New York between June 6 and 8, 2012, to take part in a workshop on `Public Integrity: Anti-corruption strategies, economic development and good governance.' Read more

The unique language of a bribe-taker Bribe-takers have a way of conveying their message for money to you. One needs to be a bit sharp to understand the nuances of this peculiar Indian language. Dilly-dallying tactics, pretending to be a busy-body, speaking continuously on the phone when you are seated in front of them, staring at the computer or television in their room ignoring your presence…these are just a few of the signs which a worldly wise individual is supposed to understand! Read more By Free Images Collection

Your friend is dead? So what, give me my money Imagine you have lost your friend in a train accident and at that terrible moment of grief, you are confronted with a demand for a petty bribe from officials. What would you do? Cry or curse the world and pay the amount. Read more By Image courtesy: India News Diary

Sudan President promises amnesty to corrupt officials on return of money Growth in the hugely impoverished, new-born South Sudan is being weighed down tremendously due to rampant corruption. So great is its impact that the country's President, Mr Salva Kiir Mayardit, has issued an extraordinary official appeal: return all stolen money, you will go scot-free. Read more Image courtesy: UN

Aamir's corruption blockbuster: stimulating Sunday brunch Maverick Bollywood star, Mr Aamir Khan, has set the proverbial cat among the medical pigeons by exposing alleged malpractices by the medical fraternity in the fourth episode on his hugely popular new series on Doordarshan and Star Plus, `Satyamev Jayate.' Read more

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