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Indian Consul General Arrested
Prior to the signing of the contract, it was agreed between Khobragade and her domestic worker that she would pay 30,000 rupees per month. At 40 hours per week, it was equivalent to USD 573.07 monthly or USD 3.31 per hour. However, Khobragade instructed the help to say that she would be paid USD 9.75 per hour, and not to say anything about being paid 30,000 rupees per month. Khobragade also instructed the help to say that she would work 40 hours per week.
Some traits never change.
Marathadi-Saamiyaar- Posts : 17675
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>>>Don't these people have diplomatic cover? I thought they got away with all sorts of things with that immunity.Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
Prior to the signing of the contract, it was agreed between Khobragade and her domestic worker that she would pay 30,000 rupees per month. At 40 hours per week, it was equivalent to USD 573.07 monthly or USD 3.31 per hour. However, Khobragade instructed the help to say that she would be paid USD 9.75 per hour, and not to say anything about being paid 30,000 rupees per month. Khobragade also instructed the help to say that she would work 40 hours per week.
Some traits never change.
Kris- Posts : 5460
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As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Merlot Daruwala- Posts : 5005
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
goodcitizn- Posts : 3263
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>>> I am surprised this 'servant' abuse does not come up more often with consular officials.goodcitizn wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
Kris- Posts : 5460
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Kris wrote:[I am surprised this 'servant' abuse does not come up more often with consular officials.
Are you in India?
goodcitizn- Posts : 3263
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goodcitizn wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
Oh on paper, she's fantastic. What better face of India Shining - land of opportunity for the oppressed and the disadvantaged - to present to the world than a highly educated dalit woman?
Her dad, for all his misdeeds and corruption could never be pulled up or prosecuted by anyone for fear of inviting action under the SC& ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. It's a family which has gamed the system and exploited it to the hilt. This prosecution on some entirely peripheral misdeed is a just comeuppance.
Merlot Daruwala- Posts : 5005
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:goodcitizn wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
Oh on paper, she's fantastic. What better face of India Shining - land of opportunity for the oppressed and the disadvantaged - to present to the world than a highly educated dalit woman?
Her dad, for all his misdeeds and corruption could never be pulled up or prosecuted by anyone for fear of inviting action under the SC& ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. It's a family which has gamed the system and exploited it to the hilt. This prosecution on some entirely peripheral misdeed is a just comeuppance.
>>>It is the SC/ST and OBC/BC people who are most likely to abuse their servants. This is my casteist post of the day.
Rishi- Posts : 5129
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:goodcitizn wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
Oh on paper, she's fantastic. What better face of India Shining - land of opportunity for the oppressed and the disadvantaged - to present to the world than a highly educated dalit woman?
Her dad, for all his misdeeds and corruption could never be pulled up or prosecuted by anyone for fear of inviting action under the SC& ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. It's a family which has gamed the system and exploited it to the hilt. This prosecution on some entirely peripheral misdeed is a just comeuppance.
Disgusting!
goodcitizn- Posts : 3263
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
the acorn doesn't fall very far from the tree. apparently the indian embassy is already fighting it on diplomatic immunity grounds. aside: she's cute.
MaxEntropy_Man- Posts : 14702
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all you need to know about khobragade:
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/who-the-heck-is-devyani-khobragade/
and apparently this is a hatrick for the consulate:
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/nyc-indian-consulates-maid-in-india-problem/
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/who-the-heck-is-devyani-khobragade/
and apparently this is a hatrick for the consulate:
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/nyc-indian-consulates-maid-in-india-problem/
MaxEntropy_Man- Posts : 14702
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MaxEntropy_Man wrote:all you need to know about khobragade:
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/who-the-heck-is-devyani-khobragade/
and apparently this is a hatrick for the consulate:
http://www.searchindia.com/2013/12/12/nyc-indian-consulates-maid-in-india-problem/
21. Devyani is a medical doctor. If I lived in NYC, I’d visit Devyani every day with all kinds of imaginary ailments (primarily, heart problems). Alas, I live 250 miles away.
>>>> From Medical school to foreign service. What a waste of tax payers' money.
24. Devyani’s profile on a conference web site says she wishes to contribute towards Dalit and gender equality in her country, and remains engaged with these issues. But the complaint against Devyani filed in a NYC court alleges she paid her Indian maid $3.31 per house, far, far, far less than the minimum wage in New York City.
>>> What a hypocrite!
Rishi- Posts : 5129
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http://www.rediff.com/news/report/indian-deputy-consul-general-arrested-in-us-on-visa-fraud-charges/20131213.htm
According to the charges, Khobragade prepared and electronically submitted an application for an A-3 visa application through the Web site for the State Department’s Consular Electronic Application Centre for an Indian national (‘Witness-1’), who was to be her personal employee beginning November 2012 at an address in New York.
The visa application stated, per the court papers, that the domestic worker -- whose name was not disclosed -- was to be paid $4,500 per month in US dollars.
>>>She is a bloody fool. The real problem with desis like this is that they think Americans are idiots and can be easily hoodwinked. No wonder you find so many desi doctors getting caught after ripping off the U.S. government.
According to the charges, Khobragade prepared and electronically submitted an application for an A-3 visa application through the Web site for the State Department’s Consular Electronic Application Centre for an Indian national (‘Witness-1’), who was to be her personal employee beginning November 2012 at an address in New York.
The visa application stated, per the court papers, that the domestic worker -- whose name was not disclosed -- was to be paid $4,500 per month in US dollars.
>>>She is a bloody fool. The real problem with desis like this is that they think Americans are idiots and can be easily hoodwinked. No wonder you find so many desi doctors getting caught after ripping off the U.S. government.
Rishi- Posts : 5129
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>>>Will be later in the month.goodcitizn wrote:Kris wrote:[I am surprised this 'servant' abuse does not come up more often with consular officials.
Are you in India?
Kris- Posts : 5460
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Rishi wrote:http://www.rediff.com/news/report/indian-deputy-consul-general-arrested-in-us-on-visa-fraud-charges/20131213.htm
According to the charges, Khobragade prepared and electronically submitted an application for an A-3 visa application through the Web site for the State Department’s Consular Electronic Application Centre for an Indian national (‘Witness-1’), who was to be her personal employee beginning November 2012 at an address in New York.
The visa application stated, per the court papers, that the domestic worker -- whose name was not disclosed -- was to be paid $4,500 per month in US dollars.
>>>She is a bloody fool. The real problem with desis like this is that they think Americans are idiots and can be easily hoodwinked. No wonder you find so many desi doctors getting caught after ripping off the U.S. government.
Do you think she wasted her Medical degree? Also, this shows engineer or doctor, you have a very good chance of following your family profession - be it acting, politics, or IAS/IFS.
She is loaded and the only blot on her resume/life is she has a husband who is a Professor of PHILOSOPHY...
Marathadi-Saamiyaar- Posts : 17675
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:goodcitizn wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:As it happens, she is also one of the beneficiaries in the Adarsh Society scam, having gotten a flat alloted to herself from out of the state goverment's quota.
She's the daughter of Uttam Khobragade who set a new benchmark in corruption when he headed MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) and was pulled up by both the Lok Ayukta as well as the Bombay High Court for colluding with builders to cause huge losses to the government body.
Of course, his biggest claim to infamy in Mumbai is the dubious procurement of 270 utterly shoddy "King Long" buses during his stint as General Manager of BEST. These keep breaking down when they have to climb a gradient or catching fire!
Man, the whole thing is despicable. On what basis is the Consulate General appointed (not on qualifications but on political clout)? And what is she expected to get - a slap on the wrist?
Oh on paper, she's fantastic. What better face of India Shining - land of opportunity for the oppressed and the disadvantaged - to present to the world than a highly educated dalit woman?
Her dad, for all his misdeeds and corruption could never be pulled up or prosecuted by anyone for fear of inviting action under the SC& ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. It's a family which has gamed the system and exploited it to the hilt. This prosecution on some entirely peripheral misdeed is a just comeuppance.
Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Hellsangel- Posts : 14721
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Hellsangel wrote:Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Sorry, didn't understand. What blacklist?
Merlot Daruwala- Posts : 5005
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:Hellsangel wrote:Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Sorry, didn't understand. What blacklist?
Let me just say I am on the list too.
Hellsangel- Posts : 14721
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Hellsangel wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:Hellsangel wrote:Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Sorry, didn't understand. What blacklist?
Let me just say I am on the list too.
You figure on many lists. Whose list have I and GC made it to now?
Merlot Daruwala- Posts : 5005
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What's all this hue & cry. SuCHers are so out of touch with their native land and behaving like AAP-wallahs, claiming moral high ground. You guys seriously believe that whatever amount was put on the paper was the real agreement? Rs. 20k per month probably was what both parties agreed upon. If you leave legalities and moralities aside for a minute, At the end of the day maid got a better deal (2.5 lakhs/year + other expenses) than what she would've made working in India.
confuzzled dude- Posts : 10205
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confuzzled dude wrote:What's all this hue & cry. SuCHers are so out of touch with their native land and behaving like AAP-wallahs, claiming moral high ground. You guys seriously believe that whatever amount was put on the paper was the real agreement? Rs. 20k per month probably was what both parties agreed upon. If you leave legalities and moralities aside for a minute, At the end of the day maid got a better deal (2.5 lakhs/year + other expenses) than what she would've made working in India.
It's like you believing that Democrats and Obama are oh so the best thing since sliced bread.
Hellsangel- Posts : 14721
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Hellsangel wrote:confuzzled dude wrote:What's all this hue & cry. SuCHers are so out of touch with their native land and behaving like AAP-wallahs, claiming moral high ground. You guys seriously believe that whatever amount was put on the paper was the real agreement? Rs. 20k per month probably was what both parties agreed upon. If you leave legalities and moralities aside for a minute, At the end of the day maid got a better deal (2.5 lakhs/year + other expenses) than what she would've made working in India.
It's like you believing that Democrats and Obama are oh so the best thing since sliced bread.
That's not right. I only believe that Democrats > Republicans > Teabaggers.
confuzzled dude- Posts : 10205
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confuzzled dude wrote:Where do Socialists and commies figure in that ranking?Hellsangel wrote:confuzzled dude wrote:What's all this hue & cry. SuCHers are so out of touch with their native land and behaving like AAP-wallahs, claiming moral high ground. You guys seriously believe that whatever amount was put on the paper was the real agreement? Rs. 20k per month probably was what both parties agreed upon. If you leave legalities and moralities aside for a minute, At the end of the day maid got a better deal (2.5 lakhs/year + other expenses) than what she would've made working in India.
It's like you believing that Democrats and Obama are oh so the best thing since sliced bread.
That's not right. I only believe that Democrats > Republicans > Teabaggers.
Hellsangel- Posts : 14721
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Merlot Daruwala wrote:Hellsangel wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:Hellsangel wrote:Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Sorry, didn't understand. What blacklist?
Let me just say I am on the list too.
You figure on many lists. Whose list have I and GC made it to now?
HA is implying that the Embassy and Consulates "constantly" monitor and black list people who criticize those in power and influence. If is is the case, SaamiYaar will be at the top of the list...But, then I am on everyone's (hit) list...including my wife's...
Marathadi-Saamiyaar- Posts : 17675
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Hellsangel wrote:Merlot Daruwala wrote:Hellsangel wrote:Congratulations Mr Drinkman and GC. You made the blacklist.
Sorry, didn't understand. What blacklist?
Let me just say I am on the list too.
you don't make it as high on the list as GC and MD. work on it!
bw- Posts : 2922
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