Another face of terrorism

Terrorists!!!!!what comes in mind when we hear this word, atrocity, brutality, inhumanness, pain, suffering.. But who are these terrorists??? According to general view and our dear politicians, these are the people who came from outside and destroy the peace and prosperity of a nation. Then what can we say about the acts of leaders like Mr.Raj Thackery, Mr. Pramod Muthalik. Are these people not spreading havoc in our country? Aren't their acts unethical and terrifying??

Earlier it was MNS chief Mr. Thackery who challenges the national integrity and now came Shri Ram Sene chief Mr. Muthalik who promotes enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and indulges in acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony in the country. When the whole nation was rejoicing in the preparations of the celebrations of 60th year of Republic India, some SRS activists barged into one of the Mangalore pub where they beat and molested some women. On the one hand, we were preparing for the celebrations of the R-Day and on the other hand, such condemning acts were happening. Whats the point in celebrating the Republic Day when people don't respect the basic rights, when people don't have the right to freedom, when even today women are not given equal stand with men???

Such organisations should be banned as along with causing violence in the nation, these are abasing our culture too. India is a democratic nation where there is space for pub cultures along with the temples. Every one should feel free while choosing.

Well done again Sheila Dixit!!

The state government in Mumbai had announced after the terrible floods caused mainly by the clogging of the drains by plastic bags, that they would ban plastic bags. But they had neither the will nor the guts to go through with the order. Now Sheila Dixit, the Chief Minister of Delhi has announced the same, and my bet it that despite all the court cases that will be thrown against her, the political pressures and the business lobbying - Sheila Dixit wil stand firm. She did the same when she turned all buses and other means of public transport to CNG gas. She stood firm through the strikes by bus operators, nd cases right upto supreme court. And today you can actually breathe in Delhi. There are lesser cases of asthama amongst children, and the levels of harmful pollutants in the air has come down,

I have seen the effects of not only plastic bags, but also plastic wrappers and empty plastic bottles on our environment in the hills. On a recent trip to Nainital and the surrounding hills, I saw streams, lakes, irrigation ditches all clogged with plastic - killing not only the environment but also causing flooding and killing off river fish.

Traveling in trains in India in my youth, hot milk and tea has very special taste. They were served in fragile earthenware pots. The tea and the milk took on the taste of the earth, and for me they have never tasted the same. Now even in the smallest towns tea is served in plastic cups that are not biodegradable and just go on to pollute our land.

Just one thing more m/s Dikshit - what about plastic wrapping that sell commercial products like Lays (terrible for the health of kids in any case) and pan masaala ? They represent almost 70% of the litter that pollutes our countryside

Most awaited change..

Mr. Barrack Hussein Obama, the 44th president of United States of America, brings a new hope which traversed not only in USA but also all over the world.

Born in Hawaii to a Keynian father and an American mother, he is the first African American to hold the office as well as the first US President born outside the United States. He has come out of Dark to the main stage with a promise of bright future. He sets an example in front of the world especially black people giving them a hope not to consider themselves inferior in any sense and teaching a lesson to all peoples, not to discriminate on basis of color and creed. He proves that ‘No Matter where you born, where you belong to, a strong mind set and bright ideas will make a way for you’.

There is something very different about his candidature; he secured his seat not on basis of his party ideologies but on his own. His very straight forward way to deliver, ability to reflect, eagerness to face the challenges and handle the difficult situations have worked for him.

His predecessor, George Bush handed over to Barack Obama, a ravaged economy and an injured national reputation. Currently, America is half sunk in a quagmire and is looking up to Obama as if he’s a pole to safety. In his first speech as president, he pinned point many of the challenges ahead. He, very beautifully, mentioned Islam and opened a new platform to talk to them and also mentioned that terrorism would be tackled seriously. About worsening economic conditions, he clearly mentioned that as time is bad it requires some strong policies to improve the condition.

On the very first day in the office, Obama’s first order is for the military prosecutors in the Guantanamo Bay war crimes tribunals to halt, for a 120-days, all pending cases. He has started working on the challenges, he had mentioned in his speech.

Let us all wait and watch whats his next steps to tackle economic conditions, terror, and again stabilize the situation..

New Year Resolutions............................

First of all a warm Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!

As 2008 is over,whether a good year or not so good year is impersonal.And 2009 is at Onset,I would like to know about the resolutions, you people are taking.

For me, This year i have resolute not to bribe police men.

Well i believe Every Drop Makes a Difference! so please contribute your drop