Mindless journalism

We just got Kasav of  our back and the media which is scratching every layer of the universe to generate stories digs out and connects sarabjits case and his pardon to kasav.Kasav was caught red handed and has killed 166 plus people and injured 300 plus in the heart of Mumbai.Sarabhjit has no such mention even in an FIR and is kept in jail languishing  without a trail for donkey years!!!!!!!!!!!Why ignite and speak about something which could have been resolved at its own pace rather than filling new ideas in the minds of the neighbours and making things difficult for Sarabjit and his family!!!!!!!!!!

Absolute mindless Imust say.Balasaheb expired and must have not even spent a few hours in bliss when we have the media debating what next with Uddhav and Raj?who will take over?what are the political fall  outs???Give us a break .Let people settle in and then see what happens.Why trigger of controversies? One particular English newspaper goes hammer and tongs in Gujarat against Narendra Modi and what he didn;t achieve in 10 years.Mr. Editor, please write also what he achieved as well.What did congress achieve in 125 years??Biased reporting is sad and not the right thing in freedom of democracy.Some news channels also do the same.Even the clandestine operation of Kasav's execution ,that was so well guarded was analysed and made into a story line!!!!!! These same media guys expose our internal secrets and operation details even  the defence sector ,which is seen worldwide and we call  that breaking news.Whats the difference in an Ekta kapoor's soap opera and the news that we see.............sensationalize and drive the public nuts.

Mindless journalism

We just got Kasav of  our back and the media which is scratching every layer of the universe to generate stories digs out and connects sarabjits case and his pardon to kasav.Kasav was caught red handed and has killed 166 plus people and injured 300 plus in the heart of Mumbai.Sarabhjit has no such mention even in an FIR and is kept in jail languishing  without a trail for donkey years!!!!!!!!!!!Why ignite and speak about something which could have been resolved at its own pace rather than filling new ideas in the minds of the neighbours and making things difficult for Sarabjit and his family!!!!!!!!!!

Absolute mindless Imust say.Balasaheb expired and must have not even spent a few hours in bliss when we have the media debating what next with Uddhav and Raj?who will take over?what are the political fall  outs???Give us a break .Let people settle in and then see what happens.Why trigger of controversies? One particular English newspaper goes hammer and tongs in Gujarat against Narendra Modi and what he didn;t achieve in 10 years.Mr. Editor, please write also what he achieved as well.What did congress achieve in 125 years??Biased reporting is sad and not the right thing in freedom of democracy.Some news channels also do the same.Even the clandestine operation of Kasav's execution ,that was so well guarded was analysed and made into a story line!!!!!! These same media guys expose our internal secrets and operation details even  the defence sector ,which is seen worldwide and we call  that breaking news.Whats the difference in an Ekta kapoor's soap opera and the news that we see.............sensationalize and drive the public nuts.

breaking dawn

Finally the long awaited verdict is announced after it was executed.Indian govt.Better late than never.What did it take.....Pranabda to take the Presidents office and take a call that the previous president slept over?Or was it the Dday that congress sees ahead with its back towards the wall the only way out is to push it through .4 years ,with just 5 days more for the anniversary of 26/11 we have the best wake up  call in years.

The moot point however is, is it too  late?We have sent a message but will if have any impact.The brainwashed terrorist anyway have come with jihad in mind and be ready for the so called sacrifice.Its just that if they get caught they can live another 4-5 years in India , with maximum security and the best biryani and then meet the fate in a few seconds.What they did however was ghastly and an act of cowardice.We need to give them back in the same coin and fast.

We must act fast and furious in these cases and after collecting the information required finish these people giving them a similar treatment.If we get afraid of loosing a government in the process we are dastards.Does that mean to say the citizen of India are not patriotic?In fact they will hail such decisions and bring back to power the same people who acted so bold and were decisive when it comes to execution.Hats of to Pranab da and the MOH for the exceptional execution and starting our day with a big smile.

Let not anyone dare to take on INDIA.

Balasaheb Thackeray-an Icon

Balasaheb Thackeray -A symbol of national pride, an Icon, whose sheer presence  would maintain discipline and bring about tremendous affection and love for the people of Mumbai and Maharashtra as a whole.The fiery speeches and the sheer persona created a face for Maharashtra and the people there felt safe and enjoyed the sense of calm and protective environment he created which other wise would have fallen in the wrong hands.,Mumbai is there  because of him.

From a cartoonist who shared space with the likes of RK Laxman and also maintained the poise and composure  that would send shivers through the stalwarts even on an Indian political platform.He had the personality that any youngster would love to follow.He was firm on his decisions, he had his views that were filled with passion and emotions and yet very rational cutting across political lines and keeping the nation ahead of dirty politics.His support for the Marathi people and the pride he took to see the rise of any Maharashtrian was phenomenal.I liked his decisions about Pranab Mukhrjee's candidature for the President of India, his composure when he backed the FDI decisions without politicizing it.Great statesman indeed.

I had the opportunity to visit' Matoshree' his residence and had an opportunity to meet him , Udhav and his son Aditya.Wonderful feeling and memories.I was representing a leading car brand, had to make a pitch to him and udhav and coax them to have one of these cars in their fleet.It was a privelege.It was the moment ,bigger than appearing for a final board exam.That day was even more memorable as there was a major announcement by a high court in which Balasaheb was to be a part of.The entire premises was a fortress.CRPF, Rapid action force, the police and in between we had to pass through these barricades and reach inside the heart of his abode.Removing my footwear and stepping into his house gave me an immense sense of pride and excitement.We were offered tea and snacks and I remember being a true Maharashtrian made a sales pitch in Marathi without the use of a single english word which actually comes to me more easily than my mother tongue ,especially the technical words.I have met many a politicians and film stars but nothing to beat the aura of Balasaheb Thackeray and Amitabh Bachchan.I gave udhav a test drive and it was a treat being escorted by black cat commandos in front and the rear and me sitting next to Udhav driving through the road of Bandra in a super premium brand.Wow.

I watched his last speech he gave on 24th October played on Times Now, and I was moved.I met him only once but the speech was very touching.It hit the very chord that stirred my emotions and I knew I am extremely touched, moved and sad at heart.Its a big loss to Mumbai, Maharashtra and India for sure.No doubts about it.His earnest appeal and his love for his people was felt in every word and his honest approach and request asking to support his son and grandson touched me the most.It will not be the same again for sure.Where Shivsena would move towards or how politics in Maharashtra would evolve is something to be seen.My dream would be Raj and Udhav joining hands and taking the political boat of Maharashtra through the rough waters to the calmer seas and keep sailing with its mast high and the flag flying with pride.

An epitome of strength, a fantastic cartoonist,and a rational person.His  absence  is going to be felt for sure in the years to come.He was a king maker and will always remain an Idol for many a shivsainiks and people from the current and next generations.

As a proud Maharashtrian and an Indian--I will miss him very much.I have tears in my eyes as i write this spontaneous post and  even though he is not related, i  not being remotely connected to shivsena, but somewhere I know that, this  void is too big to fill.Jai Maharashtra.Jai hind.Long live his legacy.

FESTIVAL OF PLIGHTS

Diwali...the festival of lights.But year on year mankind doesn't wish to learn and keeps on making it the festival of plights and deafening sounds.The decibels break all barriers and of course the speed of light is seen in the flashes across the skies.The looks that stun and please all eyes ends up bringing tears due to the smog and pollution it creates.What a sight indeed!!

The whole night yesterday the crackers were drowning the peace in the neighborhood and adding to that the smell of burnt powder and carbon made it impossible to sleep .The people must be really immune to the disturbance they create and the menace it causes to peace loving people.Do celebrate but in a controlled manner would be preferred, rather than the crores that go up in smoke in one night.People starve, loose their hard earned money as it happened in a fire that gutted all the firecracker stalls in Baroda, UP and Surat.People loose lives and a living due to callousness.The army, fire tenders working against their wishes on holidays are made to face the brunt at the end of it. Why don't we ban the crackers and make it a festival of lights by burning festive colorful candles and lighting up the spaces , distributing sweets and good wishes all over thus spreading the message of happiness and peace.

Lets join hands to spread this message and make it a peaceful yet healthy and enjoyable place to live in for us and the coming generations.

double speak

I happened to be interacting with a lot of youngsters and a few newly married ladies during my professional tenure who worked with me as my colleagues.During these interactions and free flowing discussions which we always encourage so as to bring in a healthy culture and trust between fellow members, i noticed ,that a lot of the female colleagues had aspirations,  dreams,energy and passion to do and show something in life and ever ready to take up new challenges.This was seen and accomplished on the professional  front ,but on the personal space it appeared that they faced mega challenges.The in-law syndromes and the pressures that she has to face on a daily basis, be it getting up at 0430 hrs to meet the daily deadlines and the whims and fancies of the in-laws and hubby.Little does anyone realize that the same lady is  also a human being and has to toil straight through at home and then at office and on the return to meet deadlines on all fronts.Agreed, she has a role cut for herself post marriage, but not that we cut her off from her desires, dreams, passion, and hobbies.Is that fair?

I have come across instances where the entire salary earned by the wife is immediately gobbled up by the hubby or the in laws into the so called family kitty,  leaving peanuts for the lady who earns to spend on her self.If she needs something what could be rightfully hers , its questioned so much that the charm of acquiring that is lost.Moreover something personal is very embarrassing to disclose to the in laws maybe and yet she has to undergo that month on month.When it came to giving her an incentive she pleads and says" can you please give that as a cash component, so that it doesn't reflect in my bank statement"!!!!If it would that would straight go to the common fund where she has no right to use..  In some cases people dont have the time or inclination to take the partner out for a honeymoon???????Too much work you see!!!!!The thought of spending some private moments , with the person one loves or is married to, irrespective of knowing each other before  marriage, this is the best time to know each other.What can one say.The frustrations are enormous.If the in  laws make it worse with the mama's boy syndrome then god save this family.The hubby on one side speaks about giving the freedom of expression and action to his spouse but on ground realities are poles apart.The male ego is the biggest hurdle in all such situations and must be busted or kept aside for a healthy life and future.

One has to give these couples a few liberties and help them set up their lives in the initial years.They have enough stress levels at work and if these are not the stress buster things what else can there be??

I have come across people seeking comfort and attention from others and who ever is willing to lend them a shoulder they lean on them so quickly that one could take undue advantage of such situations leading to unfortunate circumstances leading to early divorces.This is fast increasing and is alarming.The western culture rub offs, the ideas of freedom and the peer pressures are all leading to this dangerous debacle.