Again from the New York Times World Briefings. annoy people to get them to pay taxes. interesting concept:

INDIA: RAT-A-TAT-TAX The authorities in southern Rajahmundry have hired groups of drummers to play nonstop outside the homes of property tax evaders until they pay up. The city took the action after other incentives, like waiving interest and penalties, failed. After a week of the incessant drumming, 18 percent of the overdue backlog has already been cleared. (Reuters)