There is a Letter to "Prime Minister" from an editor of TOI which is doing rounds in the email circles. It hardly is any worth the weight. It really reflects the poor state of Media in the country.
It just talks about things that we all know.. it doesnot talk about things like..
We the people of India are equally blamable.. as We are the ones who elect these members to parliament.. We dont educate the uneducated to understand the power of their vote... We the people turn blind eye to illegal conversions.. We the people of India talk about these incidents only when they happen and forget about it altogether... We the people of India dont raise voice against non performance of government... We the people of India dont stand united in condemning people who talk against our Nation.
Times group infact most of the media section now a days talks about things that people want to hear.. not what people need to hear..
Take for eg... Is there any section in media.. which has analysed.. what diff Chidambaram will make, replacing Shivraj patil.. Does his track record talk about his skills in Handling such situation.. and has media.. talked about need for PM also to quit over this incidence.
Why is PM not equally responsible to step down...
Why is media not talking about the execution of culprits of Parliament attack.
Why is there no talk about the small achivements of individuals in various fields?
Why was there out cry from Media about Killings of Chirstian Missinories.. and dead silence after Assam Blasts...
There were rallies from section of crowd against the killings but no peace marches against bomb blast in Assam...
There are lot of issues.. we really need to talk about as an educated class..
Democracy is self correcting, only if the people who are empowered to do so, are active.
We are in a quagmire.... right now and if there are no actions by individuals of society... we cannot improve the situation.
Take example of Thailand, the rigging in polls from the ruling goverment has been vehemently oppossed by the stake holders(people of the country). The ruling goverment has had to give in as a result.
Remember... Leaders come from society, they dont drop out from thin air.
If we talk about freedom and democracy learn to exercise it in daily life.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Nation Under Seige
Mumbai is under siege and its been the first time I remember in my life time that army has been called in to flush out an unprecedented attack in the history of India.
The real concern is not about the attack but the nature of attack on the beloved Mumbai.
This attack symbolizes dawn of next level of terrorism in India.
This is really alarming for the citizens of India like me. The sole responsibility lies on the central government. But when I say the government is responsible, the people of India are the equal culprits.
For years together we have been caught up in the farcical debate of human rights and total rape of law and order in the name of secularism, privilege rights for politicians and the likes.
Its time we the citizens take a note of this attack and make it a point to vote a party with strong leadership to the core.
Its time the politicians too realise that the misuse of power that they are indulged in needs to be limited to not to cause a situation like this.
Here are some of the areas I feel why a situation like this has arisen:
a) Illegal Immigration from the east borders.
Illegal Immigration from east borders of nation has been a problem for decades and for long has been used by our politicians as vote bank. The immigration not only is a problem, because our enemies use these immigrants to implant terrorist but also they use it to pass in weapons used in such incidences.
b) Illegal Conversions
This has actually led to people been influenced to change their beliefs to understand what is right and what is wrong. The illegal conversions are equally a handy work of enemies.
c) Gross Misuse of Power
Involvement Illegal conversions, delay in bringing new laws, ducking law of the land and nexus with antisocial elements all has been regular business of people who are misusing power
d) Delay in Justice
the law and order system in india needs a really big overhaul, this is giving virtually free pass to anti social elements to indulge in their activities.
e) Delay in punishing those responsible
one of the biggest example is the terrorist who had been convicted of attack on parliament, has still not been hanged.
f) Weak government in the center
Probably we are in a time where terrorist attacks cant be avoided. But the nature of attack after every attack seems to be growing. This clearly indicates the government is either turning blind eye or is not very serious to tackle the problem. It is equally reflected from the fact that the prime minister who is in power for more than 4.5yrs; now talks about 100 day anti terror agenda for security officials. Interestingly it takes a PM to declare this agenda when he has his days in office numbered to only around 100 days.
g) Weak enforcement laws
There has been a strong demand for having stronger laws to tackle terrorism. And only reason for not having them is poor human rights record of previous similar laws. Where is the question of human rights involved when in absence of these laws are creating critical human right problem for the nation in form of terrorism.
And even if we decide to address human rights record, one needs to ask who are these who are clamoring for human rights? People residing outside the country cant be a stick for human rights. When Israel invades Gaza strip there are no human rights calls. Any nation which wants to stand on its own, needs to have their own yard sticks of human rights and law enforcement should not be compromised in its name.
h) Irresponsible Media
Medias role in nation building or destruction should not be undermined in democracy and which stands as one of pillars of nation.
Indian media has been really irresponsible these days. They clearly seem to be hand in glove with people who benefit from publishing news of deceit.
News these days sales only negative news nothing positive. News these days puts forward only the partial false not partial truth.
i) Indifferent citizens
We citizens need to awaken and realize where are our votes and work leading us to. We need to be involved more in the society to build the nation a strong nation.
j) Troublesome Neighbours
Our immediate neighbors are either on the verge of collapse or have no democratic government or have been traditional foe for no reason. We need to understand the problem from Neighbors is not due to religious beliefs but it is also because our nation is geographically ideally located and has huge amount of natural resources, which are quickly drying up for the nations who are helping/instigating our neighbors in the name of religion.
There are lot more points that need to be addressed, but this attack calls for taking note by each and everyone of citizens of India and analyse how our nation can be strengthened from whatever small contribution we can make.
The real concern is not about the attack but the nature of attack on the beloved Mumbai.
This attack symbolizes dawn of next level of terrorism in India.
This is really alarming for the citizens of India like me. The sole responsibility lies on the central government. But when I say the government is responsible, the people of India are the equal culprits.
For years together we have been caught up in the farcical debate of human rights and total rape of law and order in the name of secularism, privilege rights for politicians and the likes.
Its time we the citizens take a note of this attack and make it a point to vote a party with strong leadership to the core.
Its time the politicians too realise that the misuse of power that they are indulged in needs to be limited to not to cause a situation like this.
Here are some of the areas I feel why a situation like this has arisen:
a) Illegal Immigration from the east borders.
Illegal Immigration from east borders of nation has been a problem for decades and for long has been used by our politicians as vote bank. The immigration not only is a problem, because our enemies use these immigrants to implant terrorist but also they use it to pass in weapons used in such incidences.
b) Illegal Conversions
This has actually led to people been influenced to change their beliefs to understand what is right and what is wrong. The illegal conversions are equally a handy work of enemies.
c) Gross Misuse of Power
Involvement Illegal conversions, delay in bringing new laws, ducking law of the land and nexus with antisocial elements all has been regular business of people who are misusing power
d) Delay in Justice
the law and order system in india needs a really big overhaul, this is giving virtually free pass to anti social elements to indulge in their activities.
e) Delay in punishing those responsible
one of the biggest example is the terrorist who had been convicted of attack on parliament, has still not been hanged.
f) Weak government in the center
Probably we are in a time where terrorist attacks cant be avoided. But the nature of attack after every attack seems to be growing. This clearly indicates the government is either turning blind eye or is not very serious to tackle the problem. It is equally reflected from the fact that the prime minister who is in power for more than 4.5yrs; now talks about 100 day anti terror agenda for security officials. Interestingly it takes a PM to declare this agenda when he has his days in office numbered to only around 100 days.
g) Weak enforcement laws
There has been a strong demand for having stronger laws to tackle terrorism. And only reason for not having them is poor human rights record of previous similar laws. Where is the question of human rights involved when in absence of these laws are creating critical human right problem for the nation in form of terrorism.
And even if we decide to address human rights record, one needs to ask who are these who are clamoring for human rights? People residing outside the country cant be a stick for human rights. When Israel invades Gaza strip there are no human rights calls. Any nation which wants to stand on its own, needs to have their own yard sticks of human rights and law enforcement should not be compromised in its name.
h) Irresponsible Media
Medias role in nation building or destruction should not be undermined in democracy and which stands as one of pillars of nation.
Indian media has been really irresponsible these days. They clearly seem to be hand in glove with people who benefit from publishing news of deceit.
News these days sales only negative news nothing positive. News these days puts forward only the partial false not partial truth.
i) Indifferent citizens
We citizens need to awaken and realize where are our votes and work leading us to. We need to be involved more in the society to build the nation a strong nation.
j) Troublesome Neighbours
Our immediate neighbors are either on the verge of collapse or have no democratic government or have been traditional foe for no reason. We need to understand the problem from Neighbors is not due to religious beliefs but it is also because our nation is geographically ideally located and has huge amount of natural resources, which are quickly drying up for the nations who are helping/instigating our neighbors in the name of religion.
There are lot more points that need to be addressed, but this attack calls for taking note by each and everyone of citizens of India and analyse how our nation can be strengthened from whatever small contribution we can make.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Chug Chug Thud!!
That's right, The juggernaut has come to a halt.
The victory was best epitomised by, Ponting's poking and prodding against a blistering spell from a very young lad who was playing only 3rd test of his career in Australia.
All 8 sessions for the 4 days India was all over Australia and not one session Australia could rest away from India. Not many would remember in recent times when Australia was knocked out under 5days.
If there was any saving grace it was knock of the career from Johnson. He just blasted Jumbo all over the park. His knock was so forceful that, even his partner, Stuart Clark , got the confidence & was hitting 4s and 6s to bowlers at the other end.
India finally sealed an emphatic win and the juggernaut came to a Chug Chug Thud!!
The victory was best epitomised by, Ponting's poking and prodding against a blistering spell from a very young lad who was playing only 3rd test of his career in Australia.
All 8 sessions for the 4 days India was all over Australia and not one session Australia could rest away from India. Not many would remember in recent times when Australia was knocked out under 5days.
If there was any saving grace it was knock of the career from Johnson. He just blasted Jumbo all over the park. His knock was so forceful that, even his partner, Stuart Clark , got the confidence & was hitting 4s and 6s to bowlers at the other end.
India finally sealed an emphatic win and the juggernaut came to a Chug Chug Thud!!
Friday, January 18, 2008
When the Australian Juggernaut Came to a Halt....
With over a week of nonstop slugging out in the board rooms, finally the stage was set for the battle on the "World's fastest Pitch". And as I have always believed it "To settle the demons face it with open arms", that's exactly what Kumble & Team did.
Straight away after winning the toss, Team India had chosen to bat first on the pitch on which they were destined "Not to last for 5 days".
Sehwag started hitting in all directions of the park and soon demons started to run for shelter. But as is always with Team India, two quick wickets and soon demons were back to haunt. But when the occasion calls for, you can depend on Mr Dependable "The Wall" and man born for cricket "The Master Blaster" himself.
The only change from the previous two tests was that even though two quick wickets had fallen, the run rate was good and more importantly there were runs on board and the early Cherry shine was gone. Even though odd ball zipped past or cut the batsmen in two halves, still playing out there on 22yards had become easy.
Slowly Team India had put on board 330; a score not to be very happy of but enough to keep Ponting & Co Right on their toes. With Indians playing two Medium pacers who can swing the ball prodigiously on their day, the balance was pretty much tilted in favour of India. And soon Australian Team was bundled out for 212 runs only saving grace being audacious batting from Symonds and Gilchrist. Scroe board told a Very "UnAustralian" story.
Now if Australia had a lead of 118, you can be sure that its game set and match for other team, but that's not the case with Indians.
Again thanks to Sehwag's very unorthodox but audacious batting, India were off to flying start second time in the series.
"Cricket is the game of glorious Uncertainties" and aptly applies to Indian cricket, with the team in drivers seat, suddenly flurry of wickets were seen and India were staring defeat from a position of Win.
Australians must have been already started to decide their party venue. But there were two batsmen they forgot one who has been Very Very Special against only one team in World, The Australians themselves and other who has blasted out Australians not once but twice from the game through his captaincy and cool head, face of new aggressive Indian Cricket star, Mr Dhoni.
Both put on a partnership of 75 runs and took the lead past 300 before Dhoni played a rash shot. Again there was a wicket in the very same over and India were looming large in the jaws of defeat.
If you are an Indian cricket fan, you would definitely still have hope as VVS was still there. In came batsmen No 10 R.P.Singh, with an average not to boast off and career highest nothing VVS.
Laxman was just not ready to give the strike to R.P.Singh, but R.P had a different plan. He started, with a big six off Symonds. For Next 1 hour RP was tormenting & frustrating Australian bowlers by negotiating the balls very well and shared a valuable 51 runs partnership with VVS to take Indian lead past 400.
And by the time Clark had R.P. caught off a classic fast bowler's delivery and Lee doing the mopping up, Australia were facing an uphill task of chasing down second highest run chase in the history.
A feat which even the great Don Bradman's Invincibles were not able to do.
And if this may sound exaggeration check out the scoreboard 65/2.
Its not long before the juggernaut finally comes to halt...
Straight away after winning the toss, Team India had chosen to bat first on the pitch on which they were destined "Not to last for 5 days".
Sehwag started hitting in all directions of the park and soon demons started to run for shelter. But as is always with Team India, two quick wickets and soon demons were back to haunt. But when the occasion calls for, you can depend on Mr Dependable "The Wall" and man born for cricket "The Master Blaster" himself.
The only change from the previous two tests was that even though two quick wickets had fallen, the run rate was good and more importantly there were runs on board and the early Cherry shine was gone. Even though odd ball zipped past or cut the batsmen in two halves, still playing out there on 22yards had become easy.
Slowly Team India had put on board 330; a score not to be very happy of but enough to keep Ponting & Co Right on their toes. With Indians playing two Medium pacers who can swing the ball prodigiously on their day, the balance was pretty much tilted in favour of India. And soon Australian Team was bundled out for 212 runs only saving grace being audacious batting from Symonds and Gilchrist. Scroe board told a Very "UnAustralian" story.
Now if Australia had a lead of 118, you can be sure that its game set and match for other team, but that's not the case with Indians.
Again thanks to Sehwag's very unorthodox but audacious batting, India were off to flying start second time in the series.
"Cricket is the game of glorious Uncertainties" and aptly applies to Indian cricket, with the team in drivers seat, suddenly flurry of wickets were seen and India were staring defeat from a position of Win.
Australians must have been already started to decide their party venue. But there were two batsmen they forgot one who has been Very Very Special against only one team in World, The Australians themselves and other who has blasted out Australians not once but twice from the game through his captaincy and cool head, face of new aggressive Indian Cricket star, Mr Dhoni.
Both put on a partnership of 75 runs and took the lead past 300 before Dhoni played a rash shot. Again there was a wicket in the very same over and India were looming large in the jaws of defeat.
If you are an Indian cricket fan, you would definitely still have hope as VVS was still there. In came batsmen No 10 R.P.Singh, with an average not to boast off and career highest nothing VVS.
Laxman was just not ready to give the strike to R.P.Singh, but R.P had a different plan. He started, with a big six off Symonds. For Next 1 hour RP was tormenting & frustrating Australian bowlers by negotiating the balls very well and shared a valuable 51 runs partnership with VVS to take Indian lead past 400.
And by the time Clark had R.P. caught off a classic fast bowler's delivery and Lee doing the mopping up, Australia were facing an uphill task of chasing down second highest run chase in the history.
A feat which even the great Don Bradman's Invincibles were not able to do.
And if this may sound exaggeration check out the scoreboard 65/2.
Its not long before the juggernaut finally comes to halt...
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Slam Dung ICL
From the last blog I have posted , there have been a sea of changes from BCCI. And the answers have been apt to ICL's well orchestrated campaign.
BCCI announced its own version of T20 to counter ICL.
With BCCI's own version of "official" T20, a cat has been set among the pigeons. Likes of Brian Lara, Inzamam might be tempted to cross over to IPL both for respect, fame and money than the unrecognised version of T20.
ICL is grappling for to find answers as can be seen from Kapil Paji's interview on IBN Devil's Advocate . In the meantime they have also delayed ICL's start of T20 games for administrative reasons. Evidently there is much more under the hood of ICL.
If this was not enough, ICL has got a slam dung from "Dhoni Destroyers".
Now BCCI not only has tendulkars, gangulys in the fold but sharma's and pathan's to empathise with Gen X.
For now BCCI seems to have taken the initiative... Can ICL wrest the initiative back would interesting to see or will it concede a tame defeat.
BCCI announced its own version of T20 to counter ICL.
With BCCI's own version of "official" T20, a cat has been set among the pigeons. Likes of Brian Lara, Inzamam might be tempted to cross over to IPL both for respect, fame and money than the unrecognised version of T20.
ICL is grappling for to find answers as can be seen from Kapil Paji's interview on IBN Devil's Advocate . In the meantime they have also delayed ICL's start of T20 games for administrative reasons. Evidently there is much more under the hood of ICL.
If this was not enough, ICL has got a slam dung from "Dhoni Destroyers".
Now BCCI not only has tendulkars, gangulys in the fold but sharma's and pathan's to empathise with Gen X.
For now BCCI seems to have taken the initiative... Can ICL wrest the initiative back would interesting to see or will it concede a tame defeat.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Philosophy of Investment
Almost everyone who enters stock market has only one goal in mind "Quick Bucks". And why not?
Most of the amatuer investors like me, believe stock market is all about capacity to take a risk
This belief of calculated risk is flawed in many ways as --
1) You end up playing a betting game, where you have an equal chance of losing and winning.
2) Also the stakes in the investment are not fact based but your hunch based..
This is a seriously flawed approach to investment on stock. As most of the time, you will end up losing money than gaining unless, you are an ace at betting odds in which case you should stop wasting time in market. and go and play in casinos where stakes are more.
Then What is investing in stock market?
For this I believe we need to understand the philosophy of Investment on stock market.
What really happens when you invest money in stocks, what it means to the company in which you invest. And most importantly what it means to you as investor?
In simple terms it means "Return on your investment, for the faith shown in the company".
Let me explain --
When you invest money into a company, you help company meet the direct/indirect need of funds, for the growth of a company, which you believe should be in business.
What it means to the company, it means a window of opportunity to grow, beyond its capacity and a pat on shoulder for the good work done so far.
It means to you as investor, growth of your money once the company grows beyond the present scales.
So how do you then earn the "Quick Buck" on the market.
.. to be continued (Kahani Puri Filmy hai :) )
Most of the amatuer investors like me, believe stock market is all about capacity to take a risk
This belief of calculated risk is flawed in many ways as --
1) You end up playing a betting game, where you have an equal chance of losing and winning.
2) Also the stakes in the investment are not fact based but your hunch based..
This is a seriously flawed approach to investment on stock. As most of the time, you will end up losing money than gaining unless, you are an ace at betting odds in which case you should stop wasting time in market. and go and play in casinos where stakes are more.
Then What is investing in stock market?
For this I believe we need to understand the philosophy of Investment on stock market.
What really happens when you invest money in stocks, what it means to the company in which you invest. And most importantly what it means to you as investor?
In simple terms it means "Return on your investment, for the faith shown in the company".
Let me explain --
When you invest money into a company, you help company meet the direct/indirect need of funds, for the growth of a company, which you believe should be in business.
What it means to the company, it means a window of opportunity to grow, beyond its capacity and a pat on shoulder for the good work done so far.
It means to you as investor, growth of your money once the company grows beyond the present scales.
So how do you then earn the "Quick Buck" on the market.
.. to be continued (Kahani Puri Filmy hai :) )
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Why you should do a MBA
Ever since I have thought about doing MBA, one question that keeps on lingering my mind is "Why do I need a MBA ?"
Everyone who has done MBA, advises to work in industry for few years and then opt for MBA.
Reason; you learn the corporate culture, & more over you learn to answer your own question "Why, do I need a MBA?"
Well to be honest even after being in industry for more than 5yrs I still fail to answer this simple question. This is when I came across this nice blog by Mr Brendon Wilson.
The blog is not only simple, but also gives a good view point on what you should expect once you complete a MBA. It puts forward an important point about good B-Schools and that is not, reputation to get you good placements but rather quality interaction with quality peers and good network of alumni in good positions.
This analysis also brings forward another point -- " You could make it big with good MBA from a decent college"
Another thing that this blog does is it answers my question partly "MBA is just a facilitator or catalyst for your future goals"
Well it's Time to move on...
Everyone who has done MBA, advises to work in industry for few years and then opt for MBA.
Reason; you learn the corporate culture, & more over you learn to answer your own question "Why, do I need a MBA?"
Well to be honest even after being in industry for more than 5yrs I still fail to answer this simple question. This is when I came across this nice blog by Mr Brendon Wilson.
The blog is not only simple, but also gives a good view point on what you should expect once you complete a MBA. It puts forward an important point about good B-Schools and that is not, reputation to get you good placements but rather quality interaction with quality peers and good network of alumni in good positions.
This analysis also brings forward another point -- " You could make it big with good MBA from a decent college"
Another thing that this blog does is it answers my question partly "MBA is just a facilitator or catalyst for your future goals"
Well it's Time to move on...
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