My personal opinion........

Bharat v/s India - Whom should we reach first

2010-11-20T22:56:00.000-08:00

What divides Bharat and India? Is it just the rural v/s urban divide or the segregation of have v/s have not's. As my understanding goes, pauperism is just not limited to the rural areas. We can find equally poor people in the urban areas. So, if it's not the economic capacity that divides the two, what exactly is the separator? Is it the tradition, the culture or our core values? May be, but that in itself is a big question mark. This is because culture is an ever changing process. So, in essence both Bharat and India are affected by the changing culture, though at a different pace. This leaves me to the last factor, which is the economic development. I think each one will agree to the fact that the level of infrastructural and technological development one could see is varied across the whole country. Therefore, if development alone forms the basis of divide; we can easily conclude that both Bharat and India are spread across the length and breadth of the country irrespective of cities, towns or villages. So, a person living in a big metro might have his work place in India but his residence in (a slum in metro) Bharat.

In a scenario like this, the question of whom we reach first becomes almost irrelevant. As the above theory goes, a single individual belongs to both Bharat as well as India. So, reaching out to that person itself implies reaching out to both Bharat as well as India. So, aren't we discussing something which is irrelevant and illogical?

In my opinion, the primary concern here is 'who' is reaching out. Am I a private sector organization looking for profits or a social organization looking for larger good for masses or a public sector enterprise who wants a bit of both?

Both Bharat and India are plagued with their own problems. Bharat is lacking development which leads to problem of sanitation, hygiene and health related issues. India's problem lies in corruption, nepotism and mistrust. Living in a 21st century and competing with the likes of US, the country's able administrators should look up to eradicate the problems that are troubling the people at large irrespective of them lying in Bharat or India.

Another Year Passed By

2009-07-10T04:45:00.000-07:00

Another year passed by,
One more year went by,
The last year was wondrous,
And was incommensurable,
The year had promised a new advent,
And even, proved to be a memorable experience.

I am no more a geek,
But a diligent professional,
I no more wear casuals,
But formal attire,
I don’t have any pals,
But have close colleagues,
I no more bunk classes,
But ‘work from home’ these days.

So much has interchanged,
And only a little has changed,
Teachers has been replaced by the manager,
And parents by the counselor,
Canteen is now Cafeteria,
And breakout, the new hangout,
‘Deliverables’ are the new assignments,
And EPR’s our new mark sheets.

Exams are no more on my mind,
And results don’t worry me anymore,
I don’t ask my parents for pocket money,
But can buy them expensive things.

I made some wonderful friends,
A few left and many are still there,
The last year had been good and the jubilant,
Gifting some marvelous acquaintances.

The "meaningless" lyrics by Beatles

2008-12-14T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hey people, have you listen to the "I am the Walrus" by Beatles. If not, you better do and kindly pay attention to its lyrics.
John Lennon, who wrote this song, stated that he threw together nonsense lyrics to mess with the heads of scholars trying to dissect "The Beatles" songs. In fact, Lennon got the idea for the oblique lyrics when he received a letter from a student who explained that his English teacher was having the class analyze Beatles songs. Lennon answered the letter; his reply was sold as memorabilia at a 1992 auction.
Here's the song.

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2008-12-13T07:26:00.000-08:00

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It's time to be the leader.

2008-12-05T05:38:00.000-08:00

In my earlier post, I have blamed the politicians, or better say the "system" for all the mis-happenings. But look at the bigger picture and I realize that we have also contributed to this. Aren't we part of this system? Aren't we responsible for making the state of the system, it is in today.

Are we truly citizens of India and believe in its well-being. I think, we need to give it a thought. Can we call ourselves the residents of a secular nation, when we make demand for a separate nation, or for that matter speak in regional language. Are we still honest, even when we are not paying our taxes. After every blasts or attacks, we pay homage to those who lost their lives. We participate in big rallies. But after a while, we forget everything.

Here's my take on the situation -

Other blasts, other attacks,
we Indians are quick to act,
we make such a hue and cry,
and make allegations that are not right.

Other blasts, other attacks,
we Indians blame the bureaucrats,
and we make big protests,
that fail to make ever-lasting impact.

Other blasts, other attacks,
we Indians don't realize our mistakes,
aren't we corrupt and dishonest,
so why blame others for attacks.

What I would say is that we have shirked our responsibilities in a big way. So, its a humble request to all my fellow citizens to come forward and make some genuine contribution for the peace process. I think we can make a difference. As someone has rightly put it : "It's not the time to look up to the leaders, it's time to be a leader".

Whom to blame?

2008-12-02T03:15:00.000-08:00

While the 3 day high tension drama was being unfolded, people were glued to their television sets. For a few, it was a war but for the majority, it was a sheer act of barbarism. Yes, it was indeed a shameless act and people behind it should not be forgiven. But, now the real question is as to who is responsible for the terror attacks?Is Pakistan to blame? Or is it Al-Qaeda? Or we should point our fingers to US, which promoted these organizations at the first place?

Ask a common man, and he doesn’t hesitate to blame the politician. A politician in the opposition, blames the party in power. The central government blames the state government, and a leader of the state government maintains that “such small activities should not be given due importance in a big nation as ours”.

Agreed, politicians are the major culprits and they should even understand their responsibility and accept it. There was a very nice carton in TOI, some days back. It depicted Shivraj Patil as saying “Why should I resign, this time? This is not the first time, the country is struck with terror attacks.” Ha, ha, ha….

With recent reports coming up that, intelligence agencies were already apprized of the terror attacks, the government should have done something to avert the attacks. Even the task of beefing up security was left to five star hotel owners. In fact, it’s not with the Mumbai attacks. Every time the terrorist strike, reports came up that state government had already been warned of the attacks. Then, why didn’t they take enough measures to prevent them? Look at US. There had been a single attack over there, after 9/11 or for that matter in London after 7/7.

God help India ...

Delhi Metro – Teaching a Lesson

2008-06-21T00:23:00.000-07:00

Delhi Metro is the one name that’s being praised everywhere. Be it the government bodies or the private organizations, everyone wants to know how the Delhi metro project is being conducted.

Keeping aside this, there are more aspects one can look into and learn from Delhi Metro. In its new avatar, the metro is teaching the Delhiites, basic ethics.One thing the travelers must have observed is how the people behave while boarding the train. As the train approaches the platform, people in their quest to grab a seat, gather around the gate of the train. This leaves no space for the passengers deborading the train. What follows is a chaotic situation, in which passengers on board try to make their way out. This creates a very embarrassing situation and brings about a shameful display of mankind (hey, m not too harsh) n this all despite repeated instruction/advice by the metro officials. To circumvent this situation, Delhi metro has recently posted its employees on the platforms of Kashmiri gate and Rajiv Chowk (the two busiest stations). The job of these employees is to make sure that the passengers stand in line before the train arrives. These officials make sure that the passenger can deboard the train easily without any hassle and then other passengers board the train. Despite this, the passengers break the line and force themselves in the train making the situation troublesome for the metro official stationed there.

The initaitve taken up by the metro is commendable, but could be successful, only if we the passenges , cooperate.Hope the persons concerned are listening!!!!!!!!

What is a Man

2008-05-31T06:19:00.000-07:00

One day, a man came up
to me and asked me
“What is a Man”,
I scolded that scoundrel
Over such a stupid want.

In the evening, when I
Returned back home
And thought over the same
“What is a Man”,
seems to be a confusing game.

Man is a flower, I thought
But flower gives nectar
To others, while
Man sucks others blood

I thought, Man is a tree
But tree gives shelter
To others, while
Man destroys others home.

Man is soil, I thought
But soil gives food
To others, while
Man takes away others food.

Just then a little child came
up to me and told me
“When I’ll be a man
I’ll become a soldier
And shall defend my country".

Hearing this, I felt,
Myself a confused lot
On the two aspects of man

To me this statement
Is a big question mark
And even a man cannot tell
“What is a Man.”

The Gujjar Drama

2008-05-31T05:53:00.000-07:00

It's hard to imagine how a handful of people could bring the city to standstill. However, this is what happened in the national capital, Delhi, on 29 may'08. With Gujaar's protesting for the ST status, the whole city was crippled. Offices in Noida, Gurgaon were closed. Most of the people didn't move out of their houses. Buses burnt, car keys snatched from owners. It was a complete "nautanki" from the people of the community who were staging the dharna for an unlawful demand. Besides, supplies of vegetables and milk were stopped, adding to people's woes. In fact, it was a total disaster with losses estimated in crores. Who's going to take the blame for this huge loss - the gujaar's or the government. The people staging the protest didn't realise that there are other ways of protesting. It could be a silent protest, with no inconvenience being caused to common man. Another could be, wearing a black band (as is done in western countries) and continuing with one's job. Moreover, one could also go on for pressing their demands in Munnabhai istyle. What say???
By disrupting public property, causing roadbloackades, the community is only creating a wrath in people's mind for themselves.
With about 39 people already killed, these protest are not going to take us anywhere. Moreover, the govt. should be cautious in its decision. If today, gujjar's are awarded ST status, tomorrow another community would stand up asking for the same. Already, the general category is suffering so much due to reservations, the drama should be curtailed at the earliest.

IIT-JEE Success Mantra

2008-05-31T05:28:00.000-07:00

This one is for all those who wants to ace IIT-JEE, an entrance exam to six IIT's, six proposed IIT's, IT-BHU and ISM Dhanbad. The only thing you need to do is to take coaching in at least 4 institutes and you are all through. This is what happening for the past few years and repeated this year too. You must have observed this phenomenon if you have gone through the leading newspapers. Take for instance, Hindustan Times dated 31 may,2008. A lad from Patna, Shitikanth, has topped this year's IIT-JEE exam. But there are at least four renowned coaching institutes of Delhi claiming to have coached the boy (with three of them claiming regular classroom program). This is the same story with some other top ranks too. One could very well ask that how could a school student mange 4-5 coaching at a time. But, if coaching institutes are to be believed, one has really got in a success formula. The other implication, start in a coaching institute, the business is booming.

My view on life

2008-05-30T22:57:00.000-07:00

Life is an art, a mountain of troubles
In your troubles, don't cry, you should only try n try.
Work hard n conquer the sky,
With your skill n power of will