The Buzz & Beyond

“What’s wrong in it?” – It is this simple question that was asked in the Parliament of India exposes the audacity of our politicians, the unabashed manner in which they perform the atrocities, flexing the muscles of the public sector and Government norms in the name of coalition, and above all it proves that our politicians are indeed worried about their personal interests than the interest of the nation. One wonders whether someone answered him or not for this question. It all started with the 7 letters that were sent from the PMO questioning why the task (read favor) is not accomplished to Petroleum Ministry. Mr T R Baalu was hell-bent behind this task being accomplished. One might wonder, why Mr. Baalu, whose ministry is irrelevant to this is taking such a care, however as the saying goes, Blood is thicker than water, it is the parental care in Mr. Baalu had driven him to go for a overkill in this issue. He is maneuvering the systems as to get cheaper gas for King Power Corporation...

The slap of Harbhajan on the face of Sreesanth is shocking news indeed. Punjab XI could not even celebrate their first win in the IPL, courtesy the behavior of Bhajji. Harbhajan, is notorious for his behavior on and off the field. Even when he was in the Australian Cricket Academy, he was sent back for his misbehavior in the night club. Then he was less than 19 years of age. Since then, Harbhajan, worked hard to prove repeatedly that his behavior is unacceptable to many a portions of the cricket fraternity. Time and again, Harbhajan was protected by the BCCI stating that opponents are biased against him fearing his bowling (while his bowling is not a killing factor at all). However, here the allegation comes from a fellow Punjabi – Yuvraj Singh himself. This recent incident comes as a shot in the arm of Australian cricket board for their stand against Harbhajan. This incident drives one to think that what Symonds said would have been true also. (Menu-ki as monkey sort of jokes are long...

Cheer leaders! They are in the limelight for the past 2 days. The moral policemen of India have objected to the “cheering activity” of these cheer leaders – a new concept, a leaf taken out from the book of American Basketball! Cheer-leaders means, skinny girls in skimpy outfits, express their cheer or motivate the crowd by dancing in front of them whenever a wicket is fallen or a boundary or a six is scored irrespective of the team does it. It is to be believed that they are cheering up the otherwise boring crowd! Now, the Indian politicians or the so-called moral policemen of our society have objected to this cheering activity. It is reported that these girls are imported from US for adding spice to this popular form of game. The sports have become a business and all is fair in war, love and business. The politicians object to the dance saying the dress is not good (or the same is missing) and the way they dance is vulgar. Some went to the extent of making a remark that they are danc...

In all fairness, one has to agree that it needs guts to meet a murderer (or a conspirator) that too if the murderer has taken the life of your blood-relation. In that way, hats-off to the guts shown by Priyanka Vadra. However, what I fail to understand the eulogy praised by the media on her. It seems that the media has gone overboard in claiming, “she wanted to meet with them as she wanted peace (none knows whether had she give her the peace of mind); height of compassion (as they sought mercy in changing the capital punishment to life term); the sacrifices(?) of the family to the nation….” I may sound cynical but all I want you to just consider my view points: If the visit is personal, why can’t they stop the media (they can if they wanted) from airing all these nonsense reports. Even if one purchased the argument that an over-enthusiastic lawyer filed a RTI on this regard and hence it leaked. With the political gimmicks being played around, one is driven to think even the RTI is st...

As a daily routine, I peeled off the top layer in my daily calendar indicating that one more day has gone in 2008. “We are progressing towards future” – Perhaps, this is what one is supposed to think while doing this act. However, the news that flashed in the newspaper column makes one worry as it brought a worse feel of déjà vu. The lawyers of Maharashtra had submitted a petition demanding that judges from other states should not be transferred to their state. What is happening to India? The Eurpoean countries have formed a union and also have a common currency among them. The globe is shrinking to the size of the ball, courtesy, advanced technology and broad-mindedness among the people and their understandings. We, boasting ourselves as a sub-continent, claiming Unity-in-Diversity, keep ourselves dividing on the base of religion, region, caste and creed? Where are we heading to? I, still, could not understand what they mean by this submission. They maintain that proper justice is no...

You may call it a prejudice or a mental-block however, this is true that nowadays whenever I watch cricket games being played, I get a worse feel of watching a well enacted drama. There is no space for talent any longer. In the name of “Playing to your strengths” blatant cheating is stage-managed in the form of cricket. Slowly the charm of cricket, its talent is being lost. Surprisingly, we give an excuse to every wrong activity we do. As soon as we were bundled out for less than a hundred in the first innings of Ahmedabad Test, messages were passed onto Khanpur curator as to make a spin-friendly pitch. Then, the selection of the team emphasized the fact that the match will played on a spin-turf. As I mentioned in my earlier blog, India had won this Test match and the series is leveled. It was a nice illustration for a “win-win” theory. Both the teams won and they ensured that their share of money is not lost in the business. The ICC is now turning a blind-eye to all the activities go...

Many a times, I used to wonder. Why in the earth I need to blog? What is blog per se? Should we say web-logging? If so, what is it? What am I supposed to log- my daily activities, routines, or my personal issues, musings, my opinions, scribbles? What should I log? If the matter is unimportant, why I should log them in a web-page? Why can’t I do this in my personal diary? Why I want my personal diary to be an open-book? Perhaps, I am doing this (blogging) because my ego wants to identify those who appreciate my views, those who accept my points and those who are like-minded spread around the globe. If that were not the case, one will not find the numerous war-of-words in the name of comments in the comment column. My ego is getting satisfied when I see that my blog is viewed by more numbers or whenever my blog receives more comments. Perhaps, I want more people to see my blogs. It is irrespective I address to mass or class! Whether they understand what I meant or not! Communication is...

The sudden love and affection towards the Marathi Manoos knows no bounds. If the elections are around the corner, one does not even know what are they speaking or demanding. If it was the Chatt pooja in the month of February, it is the turn of reservation for employment. Raj Thackrey has demanded 80% reservation in employment for Marathis in private firms of Maharashtra. Some suggestions to Raj Thackrey if he feels he is running out of issues for this upcoming election: Why Marathis have to work for others (read bow head to others)? All those non-Maharashtrians who are running a firm in Maharashtra has to sell out them to MNS at the rate MNS decides. The non-Maharashtrian river Tapti will be blocked and not be allowed to flow inside the state. The rivers Godavari and Krishna will not be allowed to flow into other states even if Maharashtra is drowned by its floods. Non-Marathis cannot buy any property in Maharashtra. Products produced in Maharashtra will not be sold to non-Marathis No...

Shriya, an upcoming south Indian actress, slapped a youth at Tirumala Tirupati last afternoon. This news had its own share in the Indian TV Channels beamed across all over India. The youth was brutally beaten up by the so-called escorts of the actress in front of the huge crowd gathered around and it was neatly(?) video graphed and beamed on the channels. Later Shriya told the media that the youth tried to molest her. The youth said, “All I wanted to do is to shake hands with her!” One is not sure who tells the truth but I have some questions pertaining to this incident that bothers my mind repeatedly. Is this incident so important to be covered by the so-called news channels? How can it be possible for a youth to molest an actress who is surrounded by her escorts? In all fairness, the actress should have lodged a compliant with the police and should not have allowed her escorts to beat a man in public. Who gave her this authority of beating someone? What was the purpose of the youth’...

The most scintillating news since last evening is the proposed “privilege motion” by our Rajya Sabha MP on a “glorified driver” of an aircraft. While there is not dearth of issues in our country that needs to be debated and discussed in our Parliament, I fail to understand why should we waste the tax payers’ money in discussing such issues that is caused by ego-clash between two persons? The story is more popular than our epics by now. The MP was asked to alight from the flight he was supposed to travel because he came late. The MP did so but not before creating a scene and when he got down he explicitly told the public that he is not ordinary man and his powers will be demonstrated as to teach a lesson for those who stick to their guns in terms of duty and not obliging politicians – self-calimed-Gods! There are versions of stories told in this episode. One says the pilot summoned the airport manager and the other says MP took him to the flight. The MP waiting for the delayed air-cra...

At last, the long pending activity of the present Government was accomplished. It was the most important activity that the entire nation was waiting for to be happened. You guessed it right, I am mentioning about the cabinet reshuffle. Though this has brought some surprises, the worrying part is the wrong precedent set by the choice of minister - the inclusion of Mr. MS Gill in the cabinet. Not long ago, Mr. Gill was occupying the chair that is a Constitutional authority. While the faith of the common public on democracy, Parliament, its elected members were fading out, the faith on this constitutional authority was established among the public courtesy, the efforts taken and the path shown by T N Seshan. Whether his successors were as good as him was not known, but they did not bring any disrepute to this authority with their act. Mr Gill, having delivered his services from that chair, if joins a political party, then it obviously raises many an eyebrows. How can a judge, who gave a ...

One of the secrets of life is to keep a tranquil mind. Be at peace, whatever is happening outside. The most successful negotiators are those who can keep a quiet mind. The most able problem solvers can keep a peaceful, unruffled, calm mind. The best communicators can keep a peaceful, unruffled, calm, mind. The only way to manage a situation in which anger flames and harsh words fly is to keep a quiet peaceful, tranquil mind. Let others yell, and scream and rant, while you maintain a state of peace, deep relaxation and calm. Calmly thinking in a peaceful way how you can solve this problem, or even simply non-reacting. I liked them. Reading those lines gave me a confidence as if I had come over my anger and started behaving like a Sadhu, successful leader and what not? Easily said, but how can I do it? Meditation – replied my inner mind. The buzz word among all management consultants and the spiritual gurus. Meditate and achieve whatever you want. However, I do not know how to do Medita...

India has lost the Test Match that too in a humiliating manner. None would have expected this till India were bundled out for 76 in the first day. Even then, all would have thought that we will lose the match on the final day. Salt was rubbed on our wounds when two of the Proteases scored hundreds. India is notorious for its inconsistency. It has a star-studded team however, the instances of all the stars performing together is pretty rare. All the Indian pitches are belters and the batsmen will have enough time to hit the ball all around the ground. Under such circumstances, it is the openers’ responsibilities to take care that the dew (whatever remains) is taken off and it becomes a batting-paradise for the team to follow. A team bundling out within 20 overs is a matter of shame. Of late, this is happening at decent intervals. Earlier, we were bundled out for 66 runs against South Africa, it happened in Caribbean islands. Till the time I followed cricket (say up to 1987), the only ...

A father was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window. The Father asked his son, "What is this?" The son replied "It is a crow". After a few minutes, the Father asked his son the 2nd time, "What is this?" The son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow". After a little while, the old Father again asked his son the 3rd time, what is this?" At this time some expression of irritation was felt in the son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff. "It's a crow, a crow". A little after, the Father again asked his son the 4th time, "What is this?" This time the son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT IS A CROW'. Can’t you understand this?" A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old ...

“Politics is the last refuge of all scoundrels” is the statement made by none other than a noted politician himself. Who else know better about a person than himself? In India, there is no dearth of such opportunities to prove this statement. Every activity of one politician or other from time and again proves this point. If it was the turn of Raj Thackrey a month back to confuse and trouble people on regionalism, it is the turn of Karnataka & Tamilnadu this time. The core of the issue is water again but this time it is not Cauvery but Hogenekkal. Come Elections and politicians are on the hunt of issues to create a sentimental euphoria amongst the people that can garner votes. As we all are aware, Indians are notorious for allowing their decisions to be ruled by heart and not by brain, politicians literally abuse this weakness and makes a mockery of the country’s conditions. Cauvery is a different issue altogether that needs a separate blog to discuss and this is a small issue bu...

If we see the growth rate of population, it is lop-sided. The rich and the educated lot do have only one child per family whereas the poor and illiterates have multiple kids. It is a chick and egg story to ascertain they are poor because they are illiterates or they are illiterate because they are poor. Both compliment each other. Then, why do they have so many children? On the whole, it seems a good question. When we are unable to feed ourselves why do we have children? Unfortunately, these classes of people are not smart enough to think so or smart enough to produce more kids. How? Sex is the only entertainment that is available to this class on free of cost. So, enjoy it as long as you can without fearing the consequences. They are smart enough that even if they happen to bear a child, this will be treated as investment – in the form of child begging or child labor. We can make much hue and cry but the reality of the society is this. This brings them money and their life is driven...