Noida MMS Scandal.Talibanisation or Next Door Incident.

I am surprised by the mere fact of discussion being done on a MMS scandal in a population of 1 billion. The Noida MMS scandal is topping charts of being the most read article on TOI after it came into light. What we fail to understand here is that masses get bored of reading Kasab,AIG,Satyam,Raju,manmohan singh or India. It becomes so obvious and easy to be excited about the spice a particular "NEWS" or specifically its the human tendency to be interested in whats happening next door? I do not disagree with the seriousness of the crime and the damage meted out to the girl. But arent we aware that in such a huge system there ought to be some viruses plaguing it. With the intiation of this incident will be lot of reactions extended and demanded. It will surely be talked out, know why?.. because it is spice, we are bored and above that we are democracy. It is just a projection of how sick the human mind can become or the portrayal of degrading Moral value and the protectionist nature of Parents to coverup the ills their pupils bring. the internet is filled with MMS and other explicit content as result of someones' emotions to get a high, being recognised, being hurt or anything. Crimes are always result of motives or emotions. Maybe the nations media need to be redirected. Maybe their is a expoitation of democratic freedoms granted to the press. The Nation and its people need to be focused on most important aspect of Indian Society:Development. And having said that i do not recommend the swaping of moral issues with our drive of economic progress, it should cover all aspects of an ideal society be it economic,social,political or communal. There is a sense of change in the nation, lets capitalise on it.

Fabric of Indian Culture....

Excuse me, but where does this moral culture really exist, except in the fantasies of those that the media are hyping up as India's moral brigade. In the small towns and villages of India ??? Where 10 times more women are raped and molested, abused, physically assaulted and mutilated for the mere crime of being a woman or a low caste ! There is no pub culture there. But there is a huge problem of alcoholism nevertheless.

Where young men are killed and hanged and young women are killed by their own families just because they fell in love and wanted to marry out of their caste. There is no pub culture there.
Alcoholism is a problem. No doubt. But there is more alcohol related domestic abuse against women in India by their husbands in their own homes than anywhere else. If any of the supporters of the moral policing would just care to g to one of the shelters for domestically abused women, they will know that the real problem with alcohol is not in the pub culture but at home.

And if India is progressing towards a country where men and women stand equal in jobs, status and financial independence, where we have had women as our Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Cabinet Ministers, then why should men and women be treated as any different ? If drinking alcohol in a pub is immoral for a woman, they why is it morally OK for a man ?

I have seen too many families destroyed by alcoholism to be able to make a stand for excessive drinking. So what should one do ? Ban alcohol ? Lets get real. the very people who form the moral brigade will probably not go for that. Corrupt pockets are fed with that. State coffers rely on taxes on alcohol. And banning alcohol merely drives it underground, and gives the underworld goons a god sent opportunity to make money. Tourism collapses.

There must be checks and balances. But the answer is NOT to target the physically weaker sections of our people. Women. That is not moral policing. It is sheer cowardice.
And I cannot understand why the Chief Minister of Rajasthan has a problem with a girl and a boy holding hands ? He does not seem to have such a problem when the same hand raises itself in violence rather than affection.

Public Display of Affection

Well, I’m not here to argue whether its right or wrong… I guess it really varies from person to person and of course on the fact that how much you display…

I just saw a snippet of Barrack Obama’s swearing-in speech… He’s supposedly now one of the most, actually the most, powerful person in the world… This man never has any qualms in expressing his feeling for his wife in front of the whole world…I like the way they were hand-in-hand during the campaign, the way he kisses his wife after every speech, the way he hugs her before leaving the stage, the way they look at each other during the speech, the way Michelle got nervous when he stumbled once during his speech, the way he expresses what he feels for her and what she means to him…

It might sound funny… but I think this man is just perfect at PDA…just as much is required… the ideal display which any woman would want and envy..its all just too sweet and cute to be fake!!! I really respect those men who have the balls to not make fun of the institution of marriage and their spouse just because all their friends and family do that and they will be made fun of if they don’t do that as well in front of the world!

Some people might think that he fakes it…but why would he? I really don’t think that he fakes it at all…you can see it in his eyes!

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