Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Nominations Open: 18^th NCPEDP – Mindtree Helen Keller Awards – 2017

September 8, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

NCPEDP is one of the pioneer organization that encourages inclusion through recognizing role models. While it’s pride for individual to get recognized, purpose of such awards is actually to motivate others around awardees. Here is an announcement from NCPEDP for… Read moreNominations Open: 18<sup>th</sup> <abbr title="National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People">NCPEDP</abbr> – Mindtree Helen Keller Awards – 2017

Greetings on the eve of Teachers Day

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

In India September 5th is celebrated as Teachers Day. Here is a bit of history. In India Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th of September as a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers towards the community. Since 1962… Read moreGreetings on the eve of Teachers Day

Greetings on the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi (also known as Ganesh chaturthi)

August 24, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

This is one of my favorite restivals. Specially I used to enjoy this festival during my childhood. Children who live in villages still enjoy this festival. Reason being that this is perhaps only festival where children are participated in bringing… Read moreGreetings on the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi (also known as Ganesh chaturthi)

My message on the eve of 71st Independence Day of India

August 15, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Good morning! Ah, it is 71 years that we got freedom in India. What we need to remember is that this celebration is not about singing national songs, sharing picture of national flag on social media… we should all contribute… Read moreMy message on the eve of 71st Independence Day of India

Open letter to BBMP Commissioner

July 15, 2017July 16, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Update: After sending this post to Sathish, on 16th July, 2017, he has transferred INR 3000/-. Still he owe us INR 2000/-. As mentioned in my post, if it is an official fee, we would need a receipt. If it’s… Read moreOpen letter to <abbr title="Bengaluru Bruhat Maha Palika">BBMP</abbr> Commissioner

A note of appreciation to Bangalore City Police

July 13, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

This morning, we have found a person teaching driving near to our daughter’s school. Since it was time when school gets started, we have asked him how he would teach around school zone. That guy was super rude in responding;… Read moreA note of appreciation to Bangalore City Police

My experience with Bethel Webhost

July 12, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Recommended by a good friend, I started using services of Bethel Webhost for about last 6 years and I never felt disturbed. Never experienced a down time with server. Client Area portal is quite usable and easy to use. Their… Read moreMy experience with Bethel Webhost

On-hold payment on Paytm

July 6, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

This morning, while I was on my way to office, I was looking at my Paytm pasbook and shocked to see an INR 350 as on-hold payment with a transaction number. However, it did not show the merchant name. That… Read moreOn-hold payment on Paytm

Update: GST on Disability related aids and appliances – still need some rollback

June 21, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Due to energetic and continued efforts put in by disability activists and others across the country, there has been some progress. Here is a quick updated shared by Mr. Javed Abidi of NCPEDP. Based on the 16th GST Council meeting,… Read moreUpdate: GST on Disability related aids and appliances – still need some rollback

GST affects lives of people with disabilities

June 20, 2017 Srinivasu Chakravarthula

Government of India is almost set to roll out Goods and Services Tax. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax throughout India to replace taxes levied by the central and state governments. It was introduced as The Constitution… Read more<abbr title="Goods and Services Tax">GST</abbr> affects lives of people with disabilities