SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2014 (PAGE-2) THIS WEEK FOR YOU 20TH APRIL TO 26TH APRIL 2014 1. ARIES: 7. LIBRA : e-Governance : a Myth or a Reality Despite the fact that you may be too preoc- If you can avoid negative thinking, Ganesha cupied and in a bit of a foul mood, you assures you that this week you shall be able to Amit Sharma need to indulge in some relaxing activi- strike a perfect balance between your pro- ties. The stress of modern life may be the fessional and personal life. Since the stars are The word 'governance' is as old as the existence root cause of your low energy levels. in your favour, you will remain in a happy and However, you are sure to find a way to jolly mood throughout the week. You shall of societies in the civilized world. Usually, people take some time off over the weekend. During make rapid strides in your job, while at home you relate governance with management or administra- shall enjoy the affectionate company of your near and dear the week, of course, you will work very hard and earn tion of masses in a society. This management exer- ones. However, Ganesha advises you to take special care of expected returns. If you are a businessman and your part- the children in the family. If you are in a relationship, you may cise happens in such a manner that all the things nership is in the doldrums, you are likely to put it to an end feel increasingly confused about your love life. It is going to be happen in a smooth manner and all the systems are this week, foretells Ganesha. But don't try to forge new difficult to take decisions in matters of the heart. Therefore, in place & resources are utilized efficiently manage all tie-ups right now, as the planets are not in its favour. If you think carefully and act wisely with a balanced mind, because the affairs of state in a judicious manner. happen to be married, you may not feel too secure about any impulsive decision taken now can cost you dearly later. your relationship. You would do well to be patient and not 8. SCORPIO: Till recently, the traditional form of governance take any impulsive decisions. This week your personal life will dominate was going very well until the volume and scale of 2. TAURUS over your professional life, and you may work necessitated incorporating some kind of innova- Time for you to rejoice! This week spells spend quality time with near and dear tion in way governance was being carried on in the success for you! Ganesha says that you ones to relax your body and mind. On the will be full of energy and everything financial front, Ganesha advises you to society by the respective governments. Here, it is you do now will turn to your advan- plan your expenses well to ensure that no very important to understand that a complete 360 tage. There will be a resultant rise in one in your family gets an impression that you are not turn-around was required to change the processes your self-confidence. You will possess concerned about their monetary welfare. Though there and systems in-place so that governance could get enough vitality to even handle several is no financial crunch as such this week, it is a good time new shape and fresh perspective. tasks at a time. There are some issues on which you to review your financial position and investments. You may also consider investing in property or other assets e-Governance Myths need to take firm decisions, and this week you will not that are likely to appreciate over the long-term. Money shirk your responsibilities. The decisions you take will Initially, it was felt that e-Governance is simply invested during this favourable period will fetch you switch over to automated systems or in plain words, it be spot-on. Your professional and social status will good profits in the future. Take good care of your health grow, and people will flock to you for guidance. You will and have a balanced diet, while totally avoiding junk is simply computerization of the erstwhile manually- enjoy all the attention that is being showered on you, food. fed data and the replacement of traditional typewrit- and in your desire to get more of the same, you may 9. SAGITTARIUS ers with higher version boxes, known as Personal even arrange a party where you would subtly flaunt You may expect a mixed bag of fortunes Computers (PCs). So, just like replacing traditional your achievements. However, certain jealous elements this week, foretells Ganesha. Though you may force you to seriously consider changing your job. shall face some obstacles in your profes- postal mail with e-mail, e-Governance is also replace- 3. GEMINI sional life, you shall be able to overcome ment of traditional governance with 'e' or electronic Ganesha predicts that this week will not be them with the unflinching support of tools of governance. I can bet that even the highest of too hectic and you shall get enough time your family members. Also, your equa- the higher levels or even top of bureaucracy also ini- to put your legs up, relax and recharge tion with your co-workers is good, which tially understood e-Governance model of administra- your batteries. Work pressure will not will help you to a great extent in tackling your problems. be too much and you will be able to Businessmen, too, will share cordial relations with tion like this. That's why, it took lot of time for top manage things effortlessly. The time is clients. There will be a healthy exchange of ideas administrations & managements to get acclimatized ideal to come up with innovative ideas, and between you and people around you. Ganesha feels that to this new buzz word e-Governance before it could Governance before moving further. On many forums, never become a success or reality with equal involve- you may be spiritually inclined this week, and through it, it has been clarified that replacement of typewriters or ment of public in general for the same. check out with colleagues whether they are pragmatic. will try to find the answers to the issues that have been be taken up at a wide scale manner across the board Your wit and humour, too, will come to the fore and you bothering you for a long time. You need to start practic- in Central Government departments and various state manual functioning by PCs or Printers or Automation e-Governance & Systems Improvement shall impress many people in your circle. You will remain ing Yoga or meditation as it will help you improve your Machines is just a small subset of e-Governance Systems improvement is not that big a challenge preoccupied with friends and family, and they will be Governments. focus on your tasks as well as keep your mind calm. e-Governance Movement model. Rather, e-Governance is a macro phenome- in today's advance stage of ICT which each nation is happy to see you devote time to them. While everything 10. CAPRICORN : non which involves not only changes in the systems going through but what is more challenging is the is going to be more or less smooth, matters related to This may be a slightly tricky week for business- The built-up in India towards adoption of various e- adaptability skills in a common citizen along with children's health or education may cause some concern. men, but if you work hard and methodically Governance models across the board started from of functioning but it involves a 360 degree change or However, you will handle those matters with courage, complete overhauling in the psychology of people acceptability towards such changes. All fears and you should be able to accomplish a lot. This few progressive and highly competitive states like biases relating to inability to cope with the new sys- and a very positive attitude. The time is ripe to plan a lit- phase is favourable for entering new part- Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka wherein a strong either on the giving or receiving ends. tle vacation with your loved ones. nerships, so if you have been pondering It really hurts when people casually interchange tems in place should be negated and it must be 4. CANCER about it, you may go ahead! However, political will and vision were exhibited by the leaders understood that e-Governance will usher a new era of Ganesha assures that this is going to be a very Ganesha advises you not to neglect routine who virtually sacrificed their future political careers in the word e-Governance with IT/Automation as the simplified systems and provision of services, making favourable week for you, particularly if you chores, or else you may go off-track. On the personal front, making e-Governance a reality. No wild guesses vastness or ambit of e-Governance is like the or receiving the payments through automated sys- are a businessman. Though turnover and you will have a gala time, and you will enjoy post-work required : Chanderbabu Naidu, the then CM of AP Universe but the people very conveniently use the tems, all certificates and documents retrieval at the profits are going to shoot up, you are advised evenings with your near and dear ones. Once you get back word Planet or Star to represent whole universe home after work, make it a point not to think about office was one of the prime founders of this movement in click of a button or at the doorsteps of a common cit- to avoid starting any new ventures, as the which is totally unjustified and sounds like sheer igno- izen, etc.