The gandhian phoenix rose from its ashes in recent times with more vitality, logic and glamour enough to pull the modern youth ! No doubt "Gandhian Act" was prelude to the crack of the mighty British Empire in India and eventually elsewhere ! Awestruck by this new weapon british were clueless on how to retaliate. Well we all know that history !
But as time passed by, Gandhian takers were few and followers even lesser. Concept always had respect and forethought though, undeniable. In the current times of violence and terror, his advocacy has caught glimpse of many ! I would call there is sudden resurgent trend in following Gandhian principle. Sought of a fashion statement, but not without substance. My personal take on is a welcome trend. No one than Gandhi can show us that non-violence is ultimate weapon against any harsh enemy ! Aggressors I hope would resort to peaceful means for redressal of grivances !
On the other day in TV one could see Gandhian caricatures, T-shirts, Mugs becoming popular !! One business man even mentioned "Gandhi is still a great brand " ! Adding to the popularity is our latest munnabhai ! Gandhigiri I m convinced would have reached to braoder audience.
Well definitely a heartening move if youth follow gandhian approach towards society and their compatriots. Guess that itself is half the battle won against terror ! His ideas were simple but very "EFFECTIVE" ! On the centenary year of his initiation of satyagraha in South Africa, today's world should start digging gandhian thoughts and enjoy the fruits of it !
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Terror revisited
Malegon this time was the target of the terror attack. Usually one of the communally sensitive hot spots of the nation, violence is not new to this town. But this is the first act of terror here. A reconfirmation of hatred knowing no religious boundaries. Though motive behind is obvious, question of libaral acts by these miscreants are surprising.
Wheeling it on a cycle makes the stone age method of terror ! Recent overhaul of arms cache in AP & few in surat are inducing some confidence of the ATS acts. But as specified in recent CM's conference, internal secutiry could be stregthened through more sophisticated and prepared Intelli networks !
Once or twice their motive might not have been fully realised, but cannot be garunteed always. Because human tolerence has its limits. On the cenetary of Mahatma's "sathyagraha" launch, we should wake up to make ever lasting peace our ultimate motive !
Terror can only be silenced through sound peace keeping initiatives and tightly secuting our borders to avoid weapons import through illegal means !
Pray peace return to the Maharastra state & the whole nation ! What these cowardly actors do not undertsand is the deep rooted indianism running thorugh the veins of the nation !
Wheeling it on a cycle makes the stone age method of terror ! Recent overhaul of arms cache in AP & few in surat are inducing some confidence of the ATS acts. But as specified in recent CM's conference, internal secutiry could be stregthened through more sophisticated and prepared Intelli networks !
Once or twice their motive might not have been fully realised, but cannot be garunteed always. Because human tolerence has its limits. On the cenetary of Mahatma's "sathyagraha" launch, we should wake up to make ever lasting peace our ultimate motive !
Terror can only be silenced through sound peace keeping initiatives and tightly secuting our borders to avoid weapons import through illegal means !
Pray peace return to the Maharastra state & the whole nation ! What these cowardly actors do not undertsand is the deep rooted indianism running thorugh the veins of the nation !
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
India Marches Ahead !!
As India celebrates her 59th independence day the optimistic tides are splashing all around. Exceptions are part of any system so let’s discard any non-optimistic comments. Growth is the buzz word ringing. Second fastest rowing economy in the world next only to China! Export numbers growing, average life expectancy going up, access to information technology increasing users and their reach far plus wide.
Indian business tycoons from Lakshmi mittal to Vijay mallya have officially stamped their presence through global acquisitions. 8’o Clock coffee is to have Indian aroma all 24 hrs after Tata Coffee buying it out ! Recent IATA conference invited Indian civil aviation minister and IA chief for the first time in years stressing the importance of our aviation sector flying globally ! Cancer drugs expected by biocon in a few years and AIDS trial have already kicked off .
According to World Bank social indicator, India has reduced her poverty to 25% from 50% in 1950’s, life expectancy going up to 63 from 49. Though WB warns of hurdles ahead. Factors like oil prices, monsoon, poverty , rural development are to be looked after. India is in the way of the “Millennium development Goal” commitment to reduce poverty by 2015 !
Scientific progress too has been on success strides. Defense, space and nuclear technologies have been on growth lane. Indirectly a lot of spin-off’s are benefiting the masses in providing energy and security. IT is our core competence! Telecommunication has been the backbone of connectivity shrinking our space and time!
Few years back I heard an international business man comment “IT – India & china” . Almost anonymous view that Tiger and Dragon are to rule the century through their economic supremacy! As world enters new international dimension in relationships we should be malleable responsible state in world affairs!
As India enters 60th independent year with more than 60% youth power, we all set for an exciting future ! The Indian geography has a long history besides transforming into scientific economy! Balance of payments look good as our ForEx reserves are over $150 bn ! That enables us to clear all our external debts in one go & still have balance left ! Though hypothetical, even this was considered insane in early 1990’s ! Indian economy has come along way , reflection of our fundamentally sound policies .
The right words of Charles dickens reflect our state of being today – “ We are in best of times and worst of times”. Worst - because of today’s terror, hindrances do crop up. We do realize our long journey, but with her characteristic diversified unity and charismatic appeal India will march ahead – confidently and youthfully!!
Jai hind !
Indian business tycoons from Lakshmi mittal to Vijay mallya have officially stamped their presence through global acquisitions. 8’o Clock coffee is to have Indian aroma all 24 hrs after Tata Coffee buying it out ! Recent IATA conference invited Indian civil aviation minister and IA chief for the first time in years stressing the importance of our aviation sector flying globally ! Cancer drugs expected by biocon in a few years and AIDS trial have already kicked off .
According to World Bank social indicator, India has reduced her poverty to 25% from 50% in 1950’s, life expectancy going up to 63 from 49. Though WB warns of hurdles ahead. Factors like oil prices, monsoon, poverty , rural development are to be looked after. India is in the way of the “Millennium development Goal” commitment to reduce poverty by 2015 !
Scientific progress too has been on success strides. Defense, space and nuclear technologies have been on growth lane. Indirectly a lot of spin-off’s are benefiting the masses in providing energy and security. IT is our core competence! Telecommunication has been the backbone of connectivity shrinking our space and time!
Few years back I heard an international business man comment “IT – India & china” . Almost anonymous view that Tiger and Dragon are to rule the century through their economic supremacy! As world enters new international dimension in relationships we should be malleable responsible state in world affairs!
As India enters 60th independent year with more than 60% youth power, we all set for an exciting future ! The Indian geography has a long history besides transforming into scientific economy! Balance of payments look good as our ForEx reserves are over $150 bn ! That enables us to clear all our external debts in one go & still have balance left ! Though hypothetical, even this was considered insane in early 1990’s ! Indian economy has come along way , reflection of our fundamentally sound policies .
The right words of Charles dickens reflect our state of being today – “ We are in best of times and worst of times”. Worst - because of today’s terror, hindrances do crop up. We do realize our long journey, but with her characteristic diversified unity and charismatic appeal India will march ahead – confidently and youthfully!!
Jai hind !
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Mumbai Maniac
A chill ran through the spine of mumbai when it re-lived '93 blasts . One of the most serious acts of terror in recent time ableit J&K .. Srinagar had company to complain for these maniac deed ! Situation gives to more questions of our internal security aspects . Few blame our NSA for ignoring home security for xternal one. But mumbaikars shud be given credit for their immediate recovery from it and swiftness of action.
Civil society has always criticised the motives of inhuman terror acts to achieve some means. Infact the wings have spread far and wide from madrid to mumbai, russia to rawalpindi, new york to UK . Brings a totally different perspective internationally in combating terror . It seems to transcend class,creed and always rationality ???
In any case this totally inhuman outwardly coward act cannot justify death of innocent civilians ! Strongly to be condemned !
In the end is it all really worth it ? High time world, india in particular wakes up . Otherwise we will wake up one day to find barren world around us !
Civil society has always criticised the motives of inhuman terror acts to achieve some means. Infact the wings have spread far and wide from madrid to mumbai, russia to rawalpindi, new york to UK . Brings a totally different perspective internationally in combating terror . It seems to transcend class,creed and always rationality ???
In any case this totally inhuman outwardly coward act cannot justify death of innocent civilians ! Strongly to be condemned !
In the end is it all really worth it ? High time world, india in particular wakes up . Otherwise we will wake up one day to find barren world around us !
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