Saturday, November 28, 2009

26/11 : Whom to blame

Another terrorist attack on Indian soil, hundreds killed and  thousands injured, wide coverage from Indian Media and as usual condemnation from Indian Politics. 2008 year saw series of attacks from terror groups in different forms and created havoc on each and every Indians but still we have not learned lessons  from series of  dreadful attacks. It seems we Indian reluctant to show any assertions to Political society and we treat it as just another attack on us. After one year of 26/11, we still feel unsafe and fear, although there is  a reformation of Police, Indian securities system and Indian intelligence agency but as per reputation we don't expect much from them.
Even after one year alone terrorist captured Ajmal Kasab is still alive and government has spent more than 20 crores for his securities. Few days back leading news papers came with headlines "Mubaiker's demand : Hang Kasab ". Most surprising fact is the delay in verdict of court, although we have proper evidence to prove him guilty. Then why delay in judgment ?? Same thing goes to Afzal Guru. What message we are sending to world that we are incapable of bringing justice in time? Are we not loosing faiths on Indian judiciary system? By hanging them, we will send strong message to perpetrators, will boost morals to our security  guards, will  bring smiles to innocent victims of the terrorist attack and also will build confidence on common man.
At this point of time, when we are openly threatened by terror groups, to counter such threats we need tough law and its quick implementation with no delay. This will definitely win the lost confidence of common man. Still after one year, victims have not received its proper treatment, few of them still carrying bullets in their body. Railways jobs which was promised at that time, has not given till now to needy. Although some consolation rewards have given but this is not adequate. Main problems are delay in implementation of any promise made by politicians and its root cause is multi-layered bureaucracy. We need to have transparency in system and quick response. 

Friday, November 20, 2009

Success : The ulitmate goal

In media driven world, success is most regular used word at every section of news  from politics to bollywood everywhere. Generally we read lots of interview of successful person from different background and we are supposed to get inspiration from them. It seems success is only goal of life at any cost and we need to achieve it by whatever means. Then there is one question, what is purpose of any ones life?? To be successful or to have happiness in mind. We hear the word "casting couch" alot in news paper or magazine and we know what does it mean.
Is success is so much important in life that compel us to cross all boundaries and we work so hard to achieve it that we forget our all social and moral responsibility. I think in today's life getting money and fame defines success word. That means everyone running for this "success". What about our social and moral responsibility ??
Then how you do define success of farmers who are working so hard without much expectation from outside world and also struggles for getting right price of their crops. Is their success is small to famous and wealthy people. Although farmers are responsible for basic need of human being. If not then what is exact definition of success ?? Is success word's definition varies from person to person?? If yes then why we all compare all successful people in same way? Is it media's responsibility to project success of different people from different background in same way or its our to make distinction? Is media biased to some section of people ? Or we are becoming too materialistic ?
Very few know the Baba Amte who was an  social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy. He was restrict follower of Gandhism and practiced yarn spinning Chakra and wearing Khadi. In his last days he was fully involved in Narmada Bachao Andolan along with Medha Patkar which  fought against both unjust displacement of local inhabitants and damage to the environment on account of the construction of the Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river. Is he not successful?
From my point of view these people are more successful than of our anyone else. Putting whole life  for the welfare of others without expecting in return is biggest sacrifice and not even for money or fame. Your contribution in solving problems of common man  defines success, bringing smile on sad face, giving food to hungry. After all Humanism is biggest religion.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Attitude : Success Mantra of Life

Attitude is the inner window through which any individual sees out side world. Attitude is you inner voice when you face favorable or unfavorable condition which guides your brain to take specific steps in reaction of that situation. From my point of view, having positive attitude is biggest assets of any individual apart from having original talent. Beauty with without brain is just like rose without scent, in similar fashion, one can say without having good attitude your talent has of no use. Your talent is useless, unless you know how to use it in right time at right place which comes from good attitude. A famous person has said "First make attitude then attitude will make you " . So, here we see, just having talent is not enough and we need to be intelligent to use in smart way.
Best example to support my argument is Sachin Tendulkar , cricketing God of India. Most famoused, patriotic and hard working sport person. Ramakant Achrekar (Cricketing guru of Vinod Kambli and Sachin) once said during interview that "VK is more talented then ST. Some shots of VK are excellent and better than that of ST".
Obviously we know who is more successful, Its the attitude of their own which made the difference. One is struggling in reality show and other one celebrating 20 years of cricketing life. Handling pressure of expectation of millions, facing so many injuries and many ups and downs in life, is remarkable and these qualities comes from attitude. How you take your life, how well conduct yourself  and how you manage yourself in difficult times depends upon you.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

India and its curent political scenario

India is the largest democracy in the world, certainly we are proud of it. But really we should feel proud about it? I am not asking question on existence of democracy in india , i am putting the question on the way it is practiced in India.
As we know, politics is dirty game, its required lots of conspiracy and manipulation in order to win in election. Lots of confusion created among voters at last moment. Isn't election commissioner doing well while conducting polls??
Recently, heard the noise of "paid news", ( those who don't know- Political news aired on television mentioning about candidate's profile, he/she's constituency and off course how good he/she is. Party paid handsome money to broadcast it.) . More than 200 crores of Tax paying money wasted on this. Not just this, it created confusion among voters.
Second big news is coming from Jharkhand, ex CM Madhu Koda drank more than 2000 crores in illegal Hawala Transaction. The amount not to say is how much. This amount is sufficient to light up millions of homes of under privileged society. Democracy is of the people, for the people and by the people. But now it seems its definition changed.
Above examples are the just two simple case right now we are witnessing. Questions is how we can trust our rulers? How we can make it more transparent ?