No Shelf Required With E-Readers at Your Fingertips

With hectic schedules ruling the day, people often underestimate the importance of taking time to relax and recharge—even if for only a few minutes.

To that point, why not do so with a good book? Whether you’re curled up on the couch after work or simply on your lunch break, eReading companies such as Kobo have enough options to keep you interested—and relaxed.
No matter what age you are, there’s something for everyone’s taste or preference.
The 20s can be fraught with stress and tension. You’ve left the comfort of home, so now what? Consider books that will help direct you on your own path. There is “How to Be Interesting” by Jessica Hagy and “The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now” by Meg Jay.
The 30s might have you pondering marriage and family, in which case, “Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential” by Eileen Kennedy-Moore and Mark S. Lowenthal might be informative and invaluable reads. For a mind-candy read that’s sure to entertain, try “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding.
By their 40s, people are looking for a little romance or a thrill. Books such as “Inferno” by Dan Brown, or “Committed” by Elizabeth Gilbert may have just the appeal you’re looking for.
In your 50s, the kids are (hopefully) out of the house, and you now have time to read and travel. To that end, “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova and “Live By Night” by Dennis Lehane could be the thing to toss in your suitcase.
The 60s, or Golden Years, mean retirement and the ability to enjoy the things you love most. Whether it’s spending time with family, keeping fit, or curling up with a good book, there is “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter or “Paris” by Edward Rutherfurd.
As well as offering instant access to millions of titles online, digital reading companies offer a cornucopia of eReading device options and free reading apps for most smartphones and tablets, making it easy to expand your “just read” list. Whatever your age—young or old, married or single—books are a source of entertainment, escape and inspiration, but most of all, enjoyment.
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Tips to Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly

(NewsUSA) – Buying a new computer’s always a thrill — but sooner or later, your fast new machine will start to act like a clunker. Or will it?
With a few simple tips, you can keep your computer running smoothly. Sammsoft (www.sammsoft.com), a company that develops and publishes quality software products designed to secure, protect, maintain and enhance computer users’ experience, provides the following tips:
1. Clean out your computer registry. Every Windows Operating System uses a registry, or a central database that contains all of the settings for low-level operating system components, as well as any applications running on the platform. Every time you save something, run a new application or install or uninstall a program, new information is organized into your registry. But occasionally, the registry records something incorrectly. Over time, registry errors pile up and can start slowing down your computer. But running a registry cleaner, such as Advanced Registry Optimizer 2010 by Sammsoft, will fix registry errors and remove faulty files, helping your computer run quickly and smoothly.
2. Keep viruses under wraps. Run a virus checker regularly. If you have a high-speed wireless connection, don’t use the Internet without a firewall. No antivirus strategy is perfect, so stay away from suspicious-looking Web sites and don’t click on strange links in e-mails.
3. Get rid of unnecessary files. If you haven’t used a program in months or years, delete it to reclaim valuable memory. But always back-up applications in case you want to reinstall them later, and don’t delete applications that you don’t recognize, as Windows might need them to run. Never remove WINDOWS or HOT FIX applications. Also delete cookies and clear your Internet cache before you sign-off your computer.
4. Never turn off your computer before Windows has shut down. Doing so so could harm the hard drive or result in lost data or Windows files.
5. Back up Your Computer. Hardware problems occur more that you might think, and you don’t want to deal with the frustration of losing valuable data. Back up photos, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents — anything that you do not want to lose — on external hard drives or CDs.
For more information, visit www.sammsoft.com.

Dress for Success on a Shoestring Budget

You’ve probably heard it 100 times by now: If you want to make the right impression at work, you need to dress for success. But what exactly does that mean? And how are you supposed to look successful without breaking the bank?

Whether you would like to make a good impression at work or at a job interview or look professional and successful for an important business meeting, your work attire affects how others perceive you.

Luckily, Nygard’s designer women’s clothing pieces makes it easy to look stylish and sensible in the workplace, no matter what your shape or size. The NygardModerate lines, ALIA and Tan Jay, offer great staple wardrobe pieces that are comfortable and versatile. Products found at Nygard can easily be mixed and matched with each other. The colorful printed tops work well layered under a sleek boyfriend jacket as well as on their own with a chunky necklace for added oomph. Plain-colored blouses with ruffled or beaded accents around the collar area can be paired with almost anything.

For those watching their bottom line, Nygard’s recommends this rule of thumb: All you need are four tops, three bottoms and two jackets to mix and match 23 different outfits. For instance, three blouses, a pair of pants, two skirts, two vests and a tweed jacket can be seamlessly mixed together for an entire month’s worth of outfits, without breaking the bank!

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KHAIRLANJI; A Strange and Bitter Crop – Anand Teltumbde

Small village in Bhandara district in Maharashtra has been focus of attention when four member of one dalit family was slaughtered on 29th September 29th, 2006 in bhandara district. Victims are Bhaiyyalal Bhotmange’s wife surekha, 44, his daughter priyanka, 18, sons, roshan, 23, and sudhir, 21.The fact finding team of vidarbha Jan Andolan Samiti visited on 6th October to village kherlanji to know the details of this barbaric killing and they were shocked to learn that, Bhaiyyalal`s wife surekha, 44, his daughter priyanka, 18, sons, roshan, 23, and sudhir, 21, were first stripped naked, dragged from their hut to the choupal 500 meters away and hacked to death by the entire village of the so called upper-castes. vJAS has moved with the fact finding committee report to national human rights commission(nhrc) for independent probe of this dalit massacred as all political parties and local administration are covering up the matter as till date no mla or mp from bhandara has visited the village or Bhaiyyalal, more than a week after the gruesome killing took place. Two mlas from Nagpur, ostensibly sent by the congress higher-ups, visited kherlanji, but did not make any noise. The police are not acting fast and the only two prime witnesses are under threat. Not a single villager’s statement has been recorded. Neighboring villages are living with fear and terror, especially the minority lower castes dalit to dared to demand the right of land were slaughtered in order to give other dalit in villages of Mowadi taluka of bhandara district.

Anand Teltumbde gives the full accounts of that massacre which shook the world, in the book  “KHAIRLANJI A Strange and Bitter Crop”. He wrote; when the Khairlanji killing took place in September 2006, India was daydreaming about becoming a superpower. Clocking an average of eight percent GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Growth over the previous three years, it was expected to surge to a double-digit growth. The swelling of foreign exchange, influx of portfolio investments, a sky rocking sensex, booming business, merges and acquisitions by Indian corporate, the growing numbers of Indian Billionaires  - the entire establishment was singing the song of India. It was being said that India would soon overtake China. As this India of a handful people rose, the other India of hundreds of thousands was plumbing new lows…

Arundhathi Roy wrote; Anand Teltumde’s analysis of the public, ritualistic massacre of a dalit family in 21^st century India exposes the gangrenous heart of our society.  It conceptualizes the massacre and describes the manner in which the social, political and state machinery, the police, the mass media and the judiciary all collude to first create the elimate for such bestiality, and then cover it up. This is not a book about the last days of relic feudalism, but a book about what modernity means in India. It discusses one of the most important issues in contemporary India.

Smart Tech Gift Ideas for Dads and Grads

In June, many families are celebrating dads and grads. Dad certainly deserves a special Father’s Day with all he does throughout the year. And graduating students also merit recognition for all they have accomplished. Now, it’s up to you to find gifts that celebrate these special occasions.

This year, skip the usual suspects, and opt for items tailored to their specific style and personality. For instance, tech gifts are perfect to begin your search, so get the scoop from someone who knows. Emmy Award-winning technology and trends reporter Brett Larson offers his take on the top five tech gifts for both dads and grads.

1. SunBriteTV’s Signature Series SB-4660HD. Give Dad the TV experience he has always wanted with SunBrite’s all-weather televisions. They’re actually designed for outdoor use, which means any backyard can become a modern entertainment space for barbecues, favorite sports games or family movie nights. Imagine the possibilities—you know dad can.

2. LG TONE+ Wireless Stereo Headset. In a world where practically everything is wireless, your headset should be, too. The LG Tone+, with stereo-quality sound and Bluetooth technology, is lightweight and easy to wear. It’s perfect for grads who want to listen to music while working out, or dads who need to make calls while commuting. The noise-canceling technology and long-lasting battery make it ideal in virtually every situation.

3. Dell B1165nfw Mono Laser Multifunction Printer. If dad has a small office or works from home, the Multifunction Printer has everything he’ll need. Its wireless capabilities will let him print all kinds of documents, web content and photos from any mobile device, meaning smartphones and tablets are fair game. The Mono Laser printer can also scan, copy and fax documents, so it also completes any dorm room.

4. Carbonite. Dads and grads, or anyone with a computer, definitely need automatic cloud backup and stress-free data recovery. With one flat fee, Carbonite automatically backs up all of your files via cloud technology. That allows dad or busy students the ability to access stored files from any device with Internet connectivity just by signing in online. Restoring files is easy, so business files, schoolwork and priceless memories aren’t lost forever.

5. VTech InnoTab 2S Wi-Fi Learning App Tablet. Don’t forget any pint-sized grads this year with VTech’s InnoTab 2S. The tablet is great for tots anywhere from 3 to 9 years old and puts them on the fast track to learning. Parents can help kids choose from hundreds of e-books, games, apps and educational videos to find appropriate yet entertaining content. Family vacations and road trips will be a breeze if the little ones are occupied.

For more information or gift ideas, visit www.killerapps.tv.

Women’s Swimwear Has Been Reinvented This Beach Season

Bathing suit season. The words strike fear in the hearts of women of all sizes, conjuring images of teeny-weeny bikinis and the inevitable wardrobe malfunctions. With bottoms that ride down and tops that ride up, women truly get the short end of the stick when it comes to summer swimwear.

That is, until now. Launched in 2009, Ohio-based designer Debbie Kuhn is bursting onto the market with a comfortable new concept that will have you gearing to go this summer: girltrunks. Kuhn designed the two-piece suits because the traditional swimsuit market offered nothing that covered the legs. After accepting an invitation to tube down the Madison River in Montana, she remembers futilely searching the racks at Nordstrom when she had a novel idea.

“Why don’t I pair a tankini top with men’s swim trunks?” said Kuhn. She did just that and wore her newly created swimwear in Montana. “It was a day in time I remember vividly. I felt so liberated, in swimwear of all things, and I wanted to share that feeling with other women.”

We’re glad she did. The trunks fit like Bermuda shorts and are made of a quick-drying polyamide material with mesh lining that dries almost instantly, unlike many traditional women’s bathing suits. They are available at www.mygirltrunks.com in sizes 4-24 and come in two leg-covering lengths. Pair the trunks with a halter or tank top that has a flattering fit, and you have more than a swimsuit. You have an outfit – no cover-up needed.

Like their slogan, “Reinventing swimwear for women,” girltrunks deliver a sense of confidence women so desperately lack during bathing suit season. But the suits don’t just flatter – they’re versatile, too. Swimming, hiking, volleyball, waterparks and building sand castles on the beach; women’s swim trunks lend themselves to any activity. Short to tall, skinny to plus-sized, apple to pear, teenager to grandmother; women no longer must remain prisoners to their beach towels. They now have the freedom to choose.

Women and Cancer: Safeguard Your Future Fertility

Fertility may be the farthest thing from your mind when you’ve just received a cancer diagnosis, but it’s the right time to think about your future family. Cancer treatments can affect your ability to get pregnant or carry a baby to term. Ask your doctor about preserving your fertilitybefore your treatment begins.

Understanding how treatment may affect your fertility is the first step in assessing your options for fertility preservation. Chemotherapy can damage eggs, the sacs holding the eggs and the production of sex hormones. Radiation therapy has similar effects, sometimes causing irregular periods or halting them altogether.

Both treatments can cause infertility immediately or years down the road by inducing early menopause. Premature menopause occurs when a woman’s menstrual cycles end before she turns 40. Surgical treatments removing both ovaries will cause menopause right away. Cancer treatment can also affect a woman’s pregnancy. For example, high-dose radiation to the pelvic area can increase the danger of miscarriages and premature births.

Regardless of the treatment they receive, women diagnosed with cancer have options to protect their fertility. Standard fertility preservation methods include embryo banking, shielding the pelvic region during radiation, and ovarian transposition – when surgeons secure the ovaries in a position away from the radiation field.

The standard treatment for uterine or ovarian cancer is the removal of both ovaries and the uterus, but some women with early-stage cancer that has a low risk of spreading may be able to keep their ovaries. Women with early-stage cervical cancer may choose to have only their cervix removed and keep their uterus and ovaries.

In the future, more options will be available. Researchers are exploring experimental fertility preservation methods such as egg banking and ovarian tissue banking.

Women who undergo cancer treatment can often have a child in the future, but it’s important to know the risks ahead of time. Consult your doctor or oncologist about your chances of success. Or ask your doctor to recommend a reproductive endocrinologist, a fertility specialist. Learn more at savemyfertility.org.

Private and Public Slaves – Ravikumar.

Ravikumar

In a contest where dalit writing is being equated only with autobiography, we present here in book from notes written by B R Ambedkar,which have the characteristics of autobiographical writings. In multi volume writings and speeches of Babasaheb Ambedkar edited by Vasant Moon, these writings can be found in Volume 12, under the title ‘Waiting for a Visa’. The connection between the title and the six autobiographical ‘illustrations’ – as Ambedkar calls them – is not clear. Perhaps, Ambedkar indented adding more to this body of writing but eventually could not. All that the editorial note by Moon says is: “Here are some of the reminiscences drawn by Dr. Ambedkar in his own handwriting. The MSS traced in the collection of the People’s Education Society were published by the society as a booklet on 19^th March 1990. – ed.” If these are some reminiscences, were there more? What Visa was Ambedkar waiting for? We can, however, gather frome the content that Ambedkar wrote at least a few of these available notes in 1935. In the second reminiscences, he refers to his return from London to work in Baroda in 1917. towards the end of this section, he recalls that “18 years has not succeeded in fading away” the memory of the incidence of untouchability he experienced in the Parsi inn. The last ‘illustration’ refers to an incident that happened in march 1938, and must have been written well after that. It is clear that Ambedkar jotted down several such ‘illustrations’ over the years, and perhaps many have been lost. In this edition, we have given separate titles to each episode that Ambedkar recalls, instead of numbering them as in the original.

Though Ambedkar’s works are available volumes, and despite the availability of biography by Dananjay Keer (Dr.Ambedkar: Life and Mission, 1954), and two feature films on the man (Jabbar Patel’s Babasaheb Ambedkar in Hindi, 2000; and Dr Padmavathi-Bharath’s Ambedkar in Telugu, 1992), we learn very title about this personal life. What we know of Ambedkar pertains solely to his public life, his public self. Other than occasional reference to his poor helth in his writings, speeches and letters, it has not been possible for us to know anything about the sorrows and joys that came his way. How was his marital life; what was the nature of his relationship with his son; the kind of friendships he had – we know little about these.

Ambedkar emphasized the role of the individual in society. He was someone who waged a hard battle during the drafting of the Indian Constitution to centralize the individual in its frame work. He also accepted the contribution of the individual to the making of history. However he did not leave behind anything his writing for us to understand and approach him as an individual.

The issues that confront dalits can be understood through the binary of the public and the private. The public has come to connote things and space which are inaccessible for the dalits. Common wells, public roads and cremation grounds are space denied to dalits. If a dalit does well in the open competition of an entrance exam, she is often slotted in the reserved category. In electoral politics, a dalit is not expected to contest from a general constituency. Whatever the law – ironically drafted by Ambedkar – says, this is the reality.

The purpose of Hindu politics has been to restrict and relegate dalits to the ‘reserved’ sectors. The dalits have to defy such social strictures to enter the public sphere. This is a difficult process. Even as we infiltrate these common spaces, we need to retain our singularity, individuality. The process is a problematic as the state of mind of a dalit person who has o make sure he does not touch any other person in the village and also remain untouched by others, and yet is forced to consider the village as his own (‘native place’). In this struggle, there is pressure on dalits to merge the specificities of their selfhood into the collective identity of the (dalit) community.

In the struggle that let to his emergence as the spokesperson and symbol of a community, Ambedkar’s personality has merged into a larger collective, public self. Only when a comprehensive biography is written can Ambedkar’s individual self be reclaimed. The several facts of his personality, if collected, could also be useful for the dalit struggle.

These autobiographical notes, written with the objective of enabling foreigners to understand the practice of untouchability, are relevant even today. The atrocities and the justices continue, and so does the indifference.

To think that one could eradicate untouchability while remaining within Hinduism is similar to the attempt to clean sewage with ditchwater. How long will we resist the clear water of democracy?

Ravikumar

Pondichery

!5 October 2003.

Courtesy: Ravikumar, ‘AMBEDKAR an Autobiographical Notes’,‘NAVAYANA’ Publications.

Moms, Grab Some “Me Time” With These Tips

Moms are the true jacks-of-all-trades. They are the chefs who get meals on the table and lunches packed; the chauffeurs who get kids where they need to be; the doctors who bandage up scrapes; the listeners to problems big and small; the social directors of playdates and parties; and so much more.

With all that they do, moms rarely get a moment to take a break and enjoy a bit of time for themselves.

Dr. Wendy Walsh, busy single mom, TV personality and college professor, understands what it’s like to be busy. Here are her tips for helping other moms sneak a little “me time.”

•    All moms should take a guilt-free break during their busy day. Try arriving at school carpool early. Turn off the car engine, tune into a favorite radio station and reach into your bag for a favorite snack – like a Keebler Granola Fudge Bar. The granola bars are 150 calories and contain 3 grams of fiber*.

•    Watching kids read can remind moms how relaxing it is to escape in the pages of a riveting novel. Get mom-friends together and form a book club, so there’s always an excuse to take a break. Tell kids you’re doing Mommy-homework, because the book club is meeting soon.

•    As the sun sets, parents want to wind down, but sometimes kids, especially colicky babies, wind up. A nice walk is a great way to calm a child down. When the kids get older, keep walking at sunset. It’s a great way to take a break from the chaos of the house and soothe yourself.

From taking a peaceful break to enjoying a favorite snack, the importance of a little break in a very hectic day is key for moms. For more wholesome snack ideas like granola bars, that can be enjoyed by mom and the entire family, visit www.keebler.com.

* contain 5-6g total fat per serving

Special Recruitment - I Santhakumar

When we write the history of dalits in contemporary periods, the special recruitment would have a predominant place there. Though the scheme had begun during communist govt.in 1957,it got a good momentum in 1971.The representation of dalits in govt.service was reviewed dept.wise and category wise. The representation of dalits were abysmal.Govt. after reviewing the position, posts were created where ever there are backlogs. This would be distributed among class two, class three and class four. The review meeting would be held by the chief minister every first of January without fail. A new generation among dalits was emerged through this great venture. Very young dalits began to occupy prestigious posts in the dept. once the monopoly of the so called upper castes. The general public began to recognize them as they began to deal with power.There was a migration from the remotest hamlets to cities. Graduation was the minimum qualification for gazetted posts. The education which got momentum through missionary had continued its mission through democratic govts.Concessions were also given to the dalits.Thus a good number dalit candidates,fully qualified, were awaiting jobs like' Veshambel'.There are innumerable young energetic youth without having any other backgrounds, excelled in official heirachy.The economic and social conditions had tremendously increased. Their  families were also become respectable one in the villages out of the sheer caste ridden ambience. It was a compelling situation. Communal tensions were sparked due to local issues. Because almost all who got into higher posts, were dwellers in uphills and in waterlogged areas where there were no established path ways. Many of them have to cross through the narrow strips with the mercy of others. When they became in high positions even the narrow pathways were blocked. The dalits even after became collector in native districts, could not have road to reach home in official car. The very uncivilized feudal mentalities are still governing them. Many of them left their native places because of  the social tensions. Many of them became accused in criminal cases. Even I was also one of such victims of the atrocities of the uppercastes.On the shore of our paddy field an yielding coconut tree was holding another coconut tree of the feudal for along time. In spite of repeated requests he refused to cut it. One day when I went to home on a fine Sunday from Trivandrum, my friends told me that they were going to cut the tree and they did it. The same day I returned to Trivandrum. Next day while I was in the office I got a phone call that one of our servant had been taken into custody by the police and a case registered in which I was the first accused. Immediately I rushed to Parasala police station with an advocate friend. The Inspector was also a relative of the petitioner. He wanted to file the case in the court and I had to take bail from the court. Though I was an officer and thoroughly innocent of the charges,I had to fight in the court. My friends Baburaj ,and Santharam Asst.commissioners strongly interfered but couldn't divert their subordinate from the cooked up case. Finally I was absolved of from the charges after contesting the case for two years. It is unforgettable for me the mental hardships and monetary loss, I happened to suffer, The intention of the feudal was to dismiss me from service after imposing a conviction.

While some of the special recruitees were having outstanding performances, some were miserably flop. Almost all became saviours of their families. The entire burden rest on them viz converting the thatched house in to at least tiled one, look after the aged parents, conduct marriages of sisters brothers and to educate others in the family etc.Actually they were in devil and deep sea. Some found it very difficult to carry out the works for want of home works. Superiors very often tease them in front of others. Some others fully bestowed before the sycophants and even fell in love with inferiors and married. There are many instances in which they married women with two, three children as a mark of eternal love taught in colleges. Some others were officers even before their parents, they didn't even care their family problems In my office one of my subordinate wanted to marry a divorced lady of last grade servant with her children who was older than him. His parents came to my house and requested to divert him from his conviction. He was very stubborn and hence my efforts became futile. At last the poor family left my home with tears. The important thing behind this is that such courage would never be shown in the case of any dalit women. Another group of officers were in the grip of liquor. Actually the liquor was swallowing them. Some even dwelled in the shops forgetting their bounden commitments to their families and the community in large. One known martyr of liquor was late Prem prskash who entered the service as Undersecretary in Kerala Public Service Commission. He would have been the Secretary, the prestigious post,for more than 10 years. While he was holding the post of Joint secretary he was terminated from service for corrupt practices and misbehaviour.He became a normdic in Trivandrum meeting all employees for financial help. Actually he was a geneous.I had many occasions to interact with him about space and celestial bodies referring atlas. Very tall fellow with dynamic features which are not common for dalits.His arguments are un challenging. His vocabulary in English was very good. But who bothers? When a dalit is derailed nobody there to correct him, no society,no godfather and no accepted leaders. This is the boon and bane of dalits.Once he is mistaken, there is no way to escape from it. It will be a strong wepon to others to tarnish him and to initiate action.

The officers entered lower posts gradually reached higher posts. In 1987 there were five dalit officers working as Private secretaries of Ministers. In 1995 there were 18 Additional secretaries in the secretariat. In so many depts.the heads were dalit officers. Many of them rendered outstanding performances. A new judicious atmosphere beyond the feudal feelings pervaded in the offices, was thus created. The interests of all irrespective of caste and creed protected. in the offices. We were the worst hit of the casteism.So our dealings were beyond such feelings. An egalitarian approaches were instilled in the minds of all as we have solemnly resolved to constitute our country into a sovereign,socialist,and democratic country through our constitution. Nobody remember this oath, though it is so cardinal.

The special recruitment created an upper class strata among dalits.The next generation of this upper class satisfies all nutritional requirements for a fertile brain to compete with others which was blatantly lacked by their parents. All other infrastructural facilities were also facilitated

The after effects of the recruitment made many impacts on the age old interests of affluents.Regular promotion to others affected due to the induction of young dalit officers over them. They began to murmur in their assemblages about the danger and even some leaders also came out with vehement criticism to stop the recruitment. The politicians once jealously claimed as their long cherished desire to bring young dalits to the highest realm of heirarchy.But when they realized the impacts, their long cherished desire began to fade.Thus the golden era of dalits in the official stardom is gradually diminishing.

They are forgetting the history. In 1891 the Nairs had given a memorandum to the Highness praying for reservation to govt.jobs as posts were reserved only to Brahmins and Tamil chetties It is popularly known as Malayalee memorial Then there was Namboothiri memorial.Ezhavas also came out with Ezhava memorial. It is a fact that almost all clamored for reservation in Kerala. The upper castes now keep mum on reservation once instituted by them and claim for merit. Can anybody define merit? Is it the charm, beauty, or physique determine the merit? If they claim that merit was pervading before reservation, can they take the responsibility for the pathetic condition of our country?

Accordingly they captured the posts by hook or crook. It is paradoxical that they who oppose the reservation strongly. The present reservation is only for 50%.The 50%is set apart for merits. The reserved 50% is distributed among Ezhava,Muslim,SC/St and other OBCs.8% is for SC and 2% for St.It is amusing that when ever reservation is reffered,only reservation to dalits are remembered, as if we are the only reserved community ignoring others. It can now generally say that all are reserved communities. Almost all are also enjoying concessions in one name or other. When we are living in a country which affirmed to constitute our country in to socialism, is it not our duty to maintain proportionate representation in all fields?.Reservation is not a mere representation, but a sharing of power and participation of power

As it was once blatantly dined and to restore the backlog, special recruitment was introduced.