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Opinion : The ICICI BANK Trouble

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The ICICI BANK, one of the largest bank in India with a still largest network of ATM centers. When this bank first entered in common consumer market I was amazed by quality of their service. The ATM service introduced by them was really a boon for consumers like us to get money anytime 24/7/365. This was new for us who were used to go to bank during working hours (taking a half day leave for the purpose), and then stand in long queues to submit withdrawal slips and to find that cashier have closed the counter for a lunch time, toilet break or just because he wants to take a nap. This all changed when ATM network is built up by banks which we never dreamed before though we knew such thing exists in western countries, I thought it will not be possible in India this fast, putting cash on road without getting looted. ICICI proved it a reality by successfully operating it throughout the country. Ever since the ICICI consumer base is gradually increasing and they are finding it difficult t

Deception Point by Dan Brown (दर्जा : ****)

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“When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory. A victory with profound implications for NASA policy and the impending presidential election. To verify the authenticity of the find, the white house calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic scholar Michael Tolland. Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers the unthinkable : evidence of scientific trickery. A bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before she can warn the President, Rachel and Michael are ambushed by a deadly team of assassins. Fleeing for their lives across a desolate and lethal landscape, their only hope for survival is to discover who is behind this masterful plot. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all.” मी सहसा इंग्रजी पुस्तके वाचत नाही. मराठी माध्यमातून शिक्षण झालेले असल्य