Saturday, April 15, 2006
Memory is too short!!
More than 100 people lost their life in Merrut fire. For few days all newspaper columns and TV news slots were full of this tragedy. Then everybody forgot it and started talking about blasts in Jama Masjid and Srinagar. Politicians visited Merrut and then disappeared. They were doing their duty, and now to attend to elections in five states. Administration underplayed the number of those who died. They were doing their duty. When will we learn? When we will become human beings?
Who is the third General Dyer in Rang De Basanti?
British government could produce only one General Dyer in its more than two hundred years rule over India. But government of Indians, in its just 50 years of rule over India has produced many General Dyers. Profile of such two General Dyers can be seen in Rang De Basanti.
One General Dyer is Raksha Mantri who orders lathi charge on peaceful people, including women and children, who assembled at India Gate to mourn the death of an Air Force officer and to protest the behaviour of Raksha Mantri. Other General Dyer's voice is heard when he orders that he will not like to see any survivors when security forces charged AIR office where some students were present. The face of this General Dyer could not be seen. Who is this General Dyer? I think about him and many faces emerge before my eyes. Any one could have been this General Dyer.
Don't you agree my countrymen?
One General Dyer is Raksha Mantri who orders lathi charge on peaceful people, including women and children, who assembled at India Gate to mourn the death of an Air Force officer and to protest the behaviour of Raksha Mantri. Other General Dyer's voice is heard when he orders that he will not like to see any survivors when security forces charged AIR office where some students were present. The face of this General Dyer could not be seen. Who is this General Dyer? I think about him and many faces emerge before my eyes. Any one could have been this General Dyer.
Don't you agree my countrymen?
Friday, April 14, 2006
Misplaced belief, making fool of self!!
Latest in the series - multiple blasts at Srinagar and Delhi's historic Jama Masjid. Killing and injuring innocent people. These criminals are commiting unforgivable crime in the name of religion. No god will tolerate these killings. All human beings are His children. He expects only love from His children. How can He be pleased if one of His child kills another of His child?
The killers, under misplaced belief, think that God will be pleased by these murders. They are wrong. On the day of judgement they will be thrown in to hell. They are making fools of themselves. They, along with those who instigate them, are not Allah's children but shaitans.
People spreading hate in the name of their respective religion are enemies of humanity. They should be isolated by the people who want to live in peace with each other. People should immediately report to security agencies any suspicious character in their locality. Without help of local people terrorists can not operate and survive. Let each of us stop giving any direct or indirect support to the terrorists. It is our country. It is our society. It is our life. Let us protect us.
The killers, under misplaced belief, think that God will be pleased by these murders. They are wrong. On the day of judgement they will be thrown in to hell. They are making fools of themselves. They, along with those who instigate them, are not Allah's children but shaitans.
People spreading hate in the name of their respective religion are enemies of humanity. They should be isolated by the people who want to live in peace with each other. People should immediately report to security agencies any suspicious character in their locality. Without help of local people terrorists can not operate and survive. Let each of us stop giving any direct or indirect support to the terrorists. It is our country. It is our society. It is our life. Let us protect us.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Can celebrities kill animals for joy and fun??
As a reaction to imprisonment of Salman Khan for killing a protected animal, a strange comment was made by actor Sunil Shetty. He said that "it looks like celebrities are being targeted'. What does he mean by 'being targeted'. Salman Khan has been found guilty by a court in Rajasthan of killing the animal. He killed it when he was there for shooting of his film. Does Sunil Shetty mean that all this is a drama like their films and nothing has happened?
I have always had a liking for Sunil Shetty but by giving this statement he has lowered his position as a celebrity and also as human being. A celebrity has more responsibility towards society and must lead by example. What Mr. Shetty is trying to convey here? I am of firm opinion that law is equal for all and those who kill for joy and fun should not go unpunished.
I have always had a liking for Sunil Shetty but by giving this statement he has lowered his position as a celebrity and also as human being. A celebrity has more responsibility towards society and must lead by example. What Mr. Shetty is trying to convey here? I am of firm opinion that law is equal for all and those who kill for joy and fun should not go unpunished.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
QUOTA FOR OBCs
Manmohan Singh's cabinet is about to clear a notification to increase reservation for OBCs in 20 central universities, the IITs and IIMs. The constitution has already been amended for this purpose and no political party is objecting. But India Incorporate is not amused. Let us see what few of them say:
IT czar N R Narayana Murthy has vehemently opposed this move. He says - "I am totally against the quota system in management schools. In my opinion, a better model would be to spend extra money in preparing youth for the selection process". So, India Incorporate should draw out a plan for giving scholarships to the deserving in the needy category.
DU pro-VC is also agitated on this move. He said that this way "one half of the country will be nurtured not on merit but on other considerations". If this quota is introduced, the meritorious students will be denied good education. Concern is being raised that this quota will force a rush to European and US universities. Will it be good for the country?
Narendra Jadhav, RBI Chief Economist, says “Caste does not define how intellectual a person is. Rather it difference in resources and exposure”. What is the solution - Provide them all necessary resources and exposure to bring then on an equal footing for selection process.
Santrupt Misra of Aditya Birla Group HRD says “The government, instead of taking shortcut, to offer them paper degrees minus competence, should focus their attention to better the primary and secondary education in the country… I will always look to merit and never ask for the caste”. Yes, seems to be the right solution.
If government goes with its plans and quota becomes a reality then what sort of social justice will be this? To socially lift some people politicians are ready to pull down other people.
Interestingly this quota issue has again presented a embarrassing situation for PM, Manmohan Singh. People are asking a question - "How could he, a liberaliser with strong support in premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs, agree with the proposal to reserve half the seats on non-merit considerations?"
To protect his brand image (which has already lost its sheen)he is again taking recourse to his usual gambit to shrug off an uncomfortable decision by saying that he was not aware of it. Arjun Singh says that PM was consulted. Now, who is to be believed? Both are favourites of Sonia Gandhi and derive strength from her.
IT czar N R Narayana Murthy has vehemently opposed this move. He says - "I am totally against the quota system in management schools. In my opinion, a better model would be to spend extra money in preparing youth for the selection process". So, India Incorporate should draw out a plan for giving scholarships to the deserving in the needy category.
DU pro-VC is also agitated on this move. He said that this way "one half of the country will be nurtured not on merit but on other considerations". If this quota is introduced, the meritorious students will be denied good education. Concern is being raised that this quota will force a rush to European and US universities. Will it be good for the country?
Narendra Jadhav, RBI Chief Economist, says “Caste does not define how intellectual a person is. Rather it difference in resources and exposure”. What is the solution - Provide them all necessary resources and exposure to bring then on an equal footing for selection process.
Santrupt Misra of Aditya Birla Group HRD says “The government, instead of taking shortcut, to offer them paper degrees minus competence, should focus their attention to better the primary and secondary education in the country… I will always look to merit and never ask for the caste”. Yes, seems to be the right solution.
If government goes with its plans and quota becomes a reality then what sort of social justice will be this? To socially lift some people politicians are ready to pull down other people.
Interestingly this quota issue has again presented a embarrassing situation for PM, Manmohan Singh. People are asking a question - "How could he, a liberaliser with strong support in premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs, agree with the proposal to reserve half the seats on non-merit considerations?"
To protect his brand image (which has already lost its sheen)he is again taking recourse to his usual gambit to shrug off an uncomfortable decision by saying that he was not aware of it. Arjun Singh says that PM was consulted. Now, who is to be believed? Both are favourites of Sonia Gandhi and derive strength from her.
Spread love, not hate
Riots in Aligarh are a crime against God. God has created us to love and not to hate. Love is a human trait as it flows down from God to human beings. Hate is unnatural. So, fellow human beings, spread love and not hate.
India is a land of various faiths and festivals. If people of one faith start raising objections to celebration of festivals by the people of other faiths then the result will be similar objections when they celebrate their own festivals. Why can't people enjoy all festivals together?
Many precious human lives have been lost. Those who have indulged in these senseless killings have committed crime against God. They all will be punished by Him. There are people who tell them that God will be pleased if they kill people not believing in their God. Dear fello human beings, please don't be misled by these peiople. God will never be happy by these killings.
India is a land of various faiths and festivals. If people of one faith start raising objections to celebration of festivals by the people of other faiths then the result will be similar objections when they celebrate their own festivals. Why can't people enjoy all festivals together?
Many precious human lives have been lost. Those who have indulged in these senseless killings have committed crime against God. They all will be punished by Him. There are people who tell them that God will be pleased if they kill people not believing in their God. Dear fello human beings, please don't be misled by these peiople. God will never be happy by these killings.
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