In my personal opinion Ms. Arundhati is now waging a war against the Indian state and should be arrested and prosecuted in a court.
There is no place in India for the things mentioned below - criminal is a criminal and she cannot challenge the state and get away with it. The police should book a case against her. Read comments in the link below.
Make Naxals win this war: Arundhati
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Monday, January 07, 2008
My reaction!
My reactive thoughts on the abusive behavior meted out to the men in blue. Let Indian players not sign for any product that also sponsors the Aussie Cricket Team and let Indian advertising agencies shun the Aussies.
Great team spirit is displayed by Anil Kumble, Sachin and everyone in the team who stood by the Bhajji
Great team spirit is displayed by Anil Kumble, Sachin and everyone in the team who stood by the Bhajji
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Letters to Mr. Advani: Part 2
My last blog was dedicated on the need for Governance and leadership. I think, there is one lesson that expected all leaders ought to know by heart, the duty to ensure that they get elected and the need to some level of opportunism. My current blog is about some of the issues where I see BJP simply failing to capitalize on. Yeah Yeah – I am talking about Delhi (my Janam bhoomi and Karma bhoomi up till recently)
Sir, there is a wide discontent in the Delhi traders regarding sealing drive of MCD and the indecisive nature of the center and that of Delhi government. It is time, that there is a stronger leadership in Delhi.
If I may submit, we have Mr. Sahib Singh Kataria who is a spent force and Mr. Madan Lal Khurana, is proving to be controversial for good. Though I must admit that he was the only leader who did try and capitalize on the issue, but there is no substitute of discipline and being a good party worker.
But then what is the core issue that I trying to state, it is simple, there is a need for a better leadership who can take the Delhi to the new levels. Delhi has been ranked as the Number 1 destination in labor market by various survey’s – but the same has not really translated to large projects in Delhi. Most big projects seem to be coming in larger NCR, which I must admit is not bad, but then Delhi has to be able to stand on its own feet, in a sustainable manner.
There is a need to create business districts that can get non labor intensive business to establish and flourish, we would need to take lesson from failure of Nehru Place and Bhikhaji Cama Place. We need leaders with a vision of making Delhi a world class city and the each world city will need to have marvels of modern architecture (not just history – which Delhi has plenty) and an economic infrastructure is truly world class. Some of the immediate needs for Delhi can be:
1) Integration of the bus services with the Metro, we would definitely not want all the good work of DMRC to go down the drain.
2) Improve security, especially for Women, as I write about this, I think there is so much that can be done and one cannot write enough. I think some of the issues that root causes that cripple Delhi are:
a. Students in Delhi have been involved in petty crimes collecting hafta in the name of jagran or simply chits, such goondas have not been on the police radar for long but are the breeding ground of crime
b. Politics in Jamia and Delhi Univ now are breeding ground of criminals more than leaders of tomorrow, a repeat of what happened in MP where a teacher was killed by students can also happen in Delhi and would not be surprising
c. Schools at the MCD level have failed to gain fully engage students, I think, the systems needs to focused, not just raising standards but helping them be better citizens, the situation is serious and possibly the toughest to handle. I am not aware of some shortcuts that will solve the corrupt and substandard education system, but a ray of hope is that in the experiments of minimally invasive education conducted by the chief scientist of NIIT Sugata.
d. Local MLAs are often seen encouraging college mafia lords and providing protection – I think Bihar is not the only place where it happens
3) Focus on setting up some ITES/ IT campuses within Delhi
4) Enforcing law and order in the city transportation system
I seem to be writing my wish list but my biggest wish is the possible the toughest and a challenge that may be one of biggest challenges to India after population and education – How do we clean the law enforcement agencies?
The uniformed services are one that have always evoked a evoked a sense of pride as the uniform that they wear a symbol of India, but the police services are one of the most corrupt and possible responsible a great portion of the Indian woes. This is one issue I have no idea of solving – any comments sir?
Sir, there is a wide discontent in the Delhi traders regarding sealing drive of MCD and the indecisive nature of the center and that of Delhi government. It is time, that there is a stronger leadership in Delhi.
If I may submit, we have Mr. Sahib Singh Kataria who is a spent force and Mr. Madan Lal Khurana, is proving to be controversial for good. Though I must admit that he was the only leader who did try and capitalize on the issue, but there is no substitute of discipline and being a good party worker.
But then what is the core issue that I trying to state, it is simple, there is a need for a better leadership who can take the Delhi to the new levels. Delhi has been ranked as the Number 1 destination in labor market by various survey’s – but the same has not really translated to large projects in Delhi. Most big projects seem to be coming in larger NCR, which I must admit is not bad, but then Delhi has to be able to stand on its own feet, in a sustainable manner.
There is a need to create business districts that can get non labor intensive business to establish and flourish, we would need to take lesson from failure of Nehru Place and Bhikhaji Cama Place. We need leaders with a vision of making Delhi a world class city and the each world city will need to have marvels of modern architecture (not just history – which Delhi has plenty) and an economic infrastructure is truly world class. Some of the immediate needs for Delhi can be:
1) Integration of the bus services with the Metro, we would definitely not want all the good work of DMRC to go down the drain.
2) Improve security, especially for Women, as I write about this, I think there is so much that can be done and one cannot write enough. I think some of the issues that root causes that cripple Delhi are:
a. Students in Delhi have been involved in petty crimes collecting hafta in the name of jagran or simply chits, such goondas have not been on the police radar for long but are the breeding ground of crime
b. Politics in Jamia and Delhi Univ now are breeding ground of criminals more than leaders of tomorrow, a repeat of what happened in MP where a teacher was killed by students can also happen in Delhi and would not be surprising
c. Schools at the MCD level have failed to gain fully engage students, I think, the systems needs to focused, not just raising standards but helping them be better citizens, the situation is serious and possibly the toughest to handle. I am not aware of some shortcuts that will solve the corrupt and substandard education system, but a ray of hope is that in the experiments of minimally invasive education conducted by the chief scientist of NIIT Sugata.
d. Local MLAs are often seen encouraging college mafia lords and providing protection – I think Bihar is not the only place where it happens
3) Focus on setting up some ITES/ IT campuses within Delhi
4) Enforcing law and order in the city transportation system
I seem to be writing my wish list but my biggest wish is the possible the toughest and a challenge that may be one of biggest challenges to India after population and education – How do we clean the law enforcement agencies?
The uniformed services are one that have always evoked a evoked a sense of pride as the uniform that they wear a symbol of India, but the police services are one of the most corrupt and possible responsible a great portion of the Indian woes. This is one issue I have no idea of solving – any comments sir?
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Letters to Mr. Advani – Number 1
The next election is round of elections in UP is round the corner, and a
traditional supporter of the BJP, I can just remember the lines – “hoping for
the best , but expecting the worst, are you gonna drop the bomb now”.
As a hopeless optimist in me looks at the traditional management tools for help
and answers, so I look the most common tool SWOT for an answer, which I must
admit did not give me very encouraging answers. But anyway here the SWOT for you
to read
Strength
1) Large and committed RSS organization
Weakness
1) Poor Discipline with the growth in the numbers, the workers are
not as discipline as that of RSS
2) Lack of leadership in the center
3) Regional infighting
4) Seen as a party prone to the same appeasement politics of Left /
Congress
5) No leader has been known for delivering good governance
6) Poor record of past BJP state government
Opportunities
1) Provide thought leadership on how to make UP and investment
destination
2) Focus on Governance
3) Focus on Governance
4) Focus on Governance
Threats
1) Congress may take away the non Mulayam/ Mayawati vote bank with
the disillusionment of BJP setting in
2) Caste based politics will still remain in UP
3) Low involvement of RSS in social development
It seems too tough that the party with the difference was so quick to loose
the difference and it particularly saddening for supporters like me.
So what should be done? I think, the BJP should learn its lessons rather
quickly, some of the quick ones that come to my mind:
1) The collation politics may be a reality that we cannot avoid it, given the
strong presence of regional parties – But in selecting the partners is a MUST
2) It should also be careful of the people who join the party quitting other
parties to join BJP, stop the open arms policy
3) Enforce discipline in cadre
4) Nothing hurts more than hitting the headlines for yet another scam. I think,
it is cost of getting people (no leaders) who do not share vision (typically
they have no vision)
5) Do NOT deviate from the principles
6) Have pragmatism for the new global economy and make effort to educate other
members of the Sangh Parivar, Xenophobia will only take country backwards
7) Have a Vision for UP, if you want to win
Though, I do not doubt the dedication of Mr. Rajnath Singh, I certainly his
charisma, I think, the BJP now is at cross roads where it cannot let itself be
written down. I think both Avaniji and Vajyapeeji need to now make some hard
decisions, let me them promote the must touted Gen Next. The sad events have
snatched one Laxman. But in my view Mr. Jaitely is certainly a good option!
I hope and pray that BJP rises from the ashes as it is the only hope of making
India a great united, strong and united nation.
traditional supporter of the BJP, I can just remember the lines – “hoping for
the best , but expecting the worst, are you gonna drop the bomb now”.
As a hopeless optimist in me looks at the traditional management tools for help
and answers, so I look the most common tool SWOT for an answer, which I must
admit did not give me very encouraging answers. But anyway here the SWOT for you
to read
Strength
1) Large and committed RSS organization
Weakness
1) Poor Discipline with the growth in the numbers, the workers are
not as discipline as that of RSS
2) Lack of leadership in the center
3) Regional infighting
4) Seen as a party prone to the same appeasement politics of Left /
Congress
5) No leader has been known for delivering good governance
6) Poor record of past BJP state government
Opportunities
1) Provide thought leadership on how to make UP and investment
destination
2) Focus on Governance
3) Focus on Governance
4) Focus on Governance
Threats
1) Congress may take away the non Mulayam/ Mayawati vote bank with
the disillusionment of BJP setting in
2) Caste based politics will still remain in UP
3) Low involvement of RSS in social development
It seems too tough that the party with the difference was so quick to loose
the difference and it particularly saddening for supporters like me.
So what should be done? I think, the BJP should learn its lessons rather
quickly, some of the quick ones that come to my mind:
1) The collation politics may be a reality that we cannot avoid it, given the
strong presence of regional parties – But in selecting the partners is a MUST
2) It should also be careful of the people who join the party quitting other
parties to join BJP, stop the open arms policy
3) Enforce discipline in cadre
4) Nothing hurts more than hitting the headlines for yet another scam. I think,
it is cost of getting people (no leaders) who do not share vision (typically
they have no vision)
5) Do NOT deviate from the principles
6) Have pragmatism for the new global economy and make effort to educate other
members of the Sangh Parivar, Xenophobia will only take country backwards
7) Have a Vision for UP, if you want to win
Though, I do not doubt the dedication of Mr. Rajnath Singh, I certainly his
charisma, I think, the BJP now is at cross roads where it cannot let itself be
written down. I think both Avaniji and Vajyapeeji need to now make some hard
decisions, let me them promote the must touted Gen Next. The sad events have
snatched one Laxman. But in my view Mr. Jaitely is certainly a good option!
I hope and pray that BJP rises from the ashes as it is the only hope of making
India a great united, strong and united nation.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
Oh yes, I miss Delhi!
I miss the fun, my friends, PVR hangouts, nice drives and just chilling in Delhi. I have been in Bangalore for 4 months now and I have learnt that:
- 4th gear is not meant to be used
- the traffic cop will ask for bribe, even if you have not broken any rule and that you have paid the road tax for your non Karnataka license plate!
- the traffic cop will get irritated if you cannot answer back in Kannada
- the only place to hangout is the Brigade road (never mind if it too small)
- you cannot spot a McDonalds in Bangalore (yeah yeah there is one in forum)
- there can be traffic junctions on a narrow and small flyover (Richmond circle)
- every junction is called a circle
- leftooo may actually mean right
- small narrow by lanes or service roads can be one ways
- you can park your anywhere!
- the true measure of distance is not KM but hours!
- 4th gear is not meant to be used
- the traffic cop will ask for bribe, even if you have not broken any rule and that you have paid the road tax for your non Karnataka license plate!
- the traffic cop will get irritated if you cannot answer back in Kannada
- the only place to hangout is the Brigade road (never mind if it too small)
- you cannot spot a McDonalds in Bangalore (yeah yeah there is one in forum)
- there can be traffic junctions on a narrow and small flyover (Richmond circle)
- every junction is called a circle
- leftooo may actually mean right
- small narrow by lanes or service roads can be one ways
- you can park your anywhere!
- the true measure of distance is not KM but hours!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ganga Ghats
Yes, we did behave like tourists clicking snaps on the Har Ki Pauri, but inner calmness of Ganga flowing with all its force is simply great.We sat there for sometime as if time had stopped and for the three of us it indeed did. It provided an opportunity for one be completely be in sync with self and it is these moments that you really keep wondering on what is that mystic power in Ganga that provides you with so much serenity.
As I wondered, I was taking back by the fact that we had been to Haridwar on an occasion for much importance – it was Budh Purnima. The place was filled with pilgrims sleeping on the banks of the river trying to get the first chance to bath in the morning. While the amenities provided to people where little one could see the calmness around as if everyone was satisfied to sleep on the little piece of plastic that was sold for ten rupees. While we made it back to the comfort of “ginger” a budget hotel nearby, it was the longing to be back at the ghats that made us wake up early and head back. Sometimes you never really understand the true charm of a place and being at the ghats of Ganga is one such experience.
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