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 !
Friday, September 29, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
General - In the line of Fire ??
No doubdt he is one of the important state heads today in new world order. India also no longer can ignore him or his statements. Gen.Musharaf's autobiography. But against his expectations "In the line of Fire" actually has put him under fire. The pakistani president has been too general in data give aways ! No classification or declassification, the authenticity however questionable ! Though he claims this book to have an insight of contemprorary pakistan, general has spoke more on the non-pakistani's !!
Musharaf took over pak at a time when internal economy was crumbling, northen states almost in the hands of terrorists ! He definitely used his military experience to tackle a few issues, but not justified in all cases !
A few illogical rhetorics are raising doubts of the whole context of the book itself ! One example is he stating India acquiring nuclear installation drawings through doubtful means. A strongly accepted fact is that most of Indian technology especially after 1960's are indigenious !
This is totally unrequired to present context and not a befitting incident. Other was the Agra summit 2004. Clouds are still dark on what happened at the summit and aftermath.
Every time both countries restart their dialouge but with old baggage. Acceptable that "out of box" solution is required. But will have to come from a joint committee committed to welfare of everyone involved ! Kargil being self praised as victory tactically also may not be totally true. Detailed accounts have emerged since then which do conflict many of general's view.
Well bcos of 9/11 or not, general better be ready to be bombed to his stone age life after forthcoming elections, if at all it happens !! Well atleast he is projecting himself to be a too general leader than a general ! Action will have to speak than words !
Musharaf took over pak at a time when internal economy was crumbling, northen states almost in the hands of terrorists ! He definitely used his military experience to tackle a few issues, but not justified in all cases !
A few illogical rhetorics are raising doubts of the whole context of the book itself ! One example is he stating India acquiring nuclear installation drawings through doubtful means. A strongly accepted fact is that most of Indian technology especially after 1960's are indigenious !
This is totally unrequired to present context and not a befitting incident. Other was the Agra summit 2004. Clouds are still dark on what happened at the summit and aftermath.
Every time both countries restart their dialouge but with old baggage. Acceptable that "out of box" solution is required. But will have to come from a joint committee committed to welfare of everyone involved ! Kargil being self praised as victory tactically also may not be totally true. Detailed accounts have emerged since then which do conflict many of general's view.
Well bcos of 9/11 or not, general better be ready to be bombed to his stone age life after forthcoming elections, if at all it happens !! Well atleast he is projecting himself to be a too general leader than a general ! Action will have to speak than words !
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Oh Maria !!
When she walks through the stadium with sports gear on even that becomes fashion statement. Many predicted the demise of her fame in the game would soon loose glamour which surrunds it ! Maria Sharaphova gave them a strong ace winning her second grand slam unlike her compatriot fashion dressed Anna kournikova !
This teenage sensation has once again proven her tennis skills are much beyond anyone's comprehension. Mind you she fought down Justine, the finalists in all 4 grand slams this year. Sharaphova's reflexes were at her best on the centre court of Arthur Ashe stadium !
What else can I say ! ! You have garlanded to death the critics view on your game through your comeback. Oh maria !
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 !
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Andre Aggasi - Serves final match
Arthur Ashe stadium gave this indefatigable star a standing ovation, making Andre break down ! 20 years , anyone would agree is pretty long stint in the world of tennis. Winning all 4 grand slams, which only four others have achieved so far, agassi set a precedent to classic tennis ! His friend and ground rival Sampras have given feast to fans world ove they would never forget !
What diffrentiated agassi was the style he adapted to himself and the great rebel midset at play ! Many a times he did not forgive his opponents, but very kind at heart. Ofcourse, Andre Aggasi runs a charitable for the downtrodden !
Last but one match between him and marcos is a master piece for future aspirants. Agassi's tennis profile had its own downs too. His fight back especially after his failed marriage with brook shields. Analysts had predicted his exit then, but this tough steel man served the volley with full power comeback. Infact in 1999 he became the 5th man in world tennis history to have won all the 4 grandslams, record even sampras does not hold !
Last few years of his career Steffi has helped agassi's come back helping him outset many records. This tennis duo probably now have a lot of time for themselves.
Do not be surprised if u find them in mumbai or goa :-) !!
Well done Andre, we will miss your great tennis !
What diffrentiated agassi was the style he adapted to himself and the great rebel midset at play ! Many a times he did not forgive his opponents, but very kind at heart. Ofcourse, Andre Aggasi runs a charitable for the downtrodden !
Last but one match between him and marcos is a master piece for future aspirants. Agassi's tennis profile had its own downs too. His fight back especially after his failed marriage with brook shields. Analysts had predicted his exit then, but this tough steel man served the volley with full power comeback. Infact in 1999 he became the 5th man in world tennis history to have won all the 4 grandslams, record even sampras does not hold !
Last few years of his career Steffi has helped agassi's come back helping him outset many records. This tennis duo probably now have a lot of time for themselves.
Do not be surprised if u find them in mumbai or goa :-) !!
Well done Andre, we will miss your great tennis !
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Baluchistan Burning ?
One of the open known rivalry of the musaraf regime was closed by use of elite commando forces. One can argue if the elite forces had to be deployed to defeat a 79 year old oxford educated tribal leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. May be military regime is showing signs of jitters.
Baluchistan the most richest energy province of pakistan is undoubtely the poorest. In fact their own people were even denied gas supplies ! Tribal leader Akbar bugti , popularly know as "Tiger of Baluchistan" has long been saviour of the region. Was the governer and CM of the province in the 1970's. Early this year as he was the prime target of elimination, he fled dera bugti into the mountains. He well had more than 250,000 militia under his belt. His death now gives birth to galavising of resistant forces against musharaf.
Analysts feel the general could have sought political means to solve the crisis. The idea would be to resolve the sufferings of the balochs rather than suppressing them. Wierd he had to resort to military action against their own countrymen ! Clear indication of his general status overcoming the presidetial powers. If he is to continue sceptre, then president should try resolving issues through political equations. Otherwise baloch might become another bangladesh as one of the military analyst points out in his recent article.
General has the history of handling pressure cooker situation with ease. But this has thrust too much weight on him. If the situation is under control then it would be a dangerous predence for worst to follow. Lets earnestly hope our neighbour gets her "house in order" too.
Baluchistan the most richest energy province of pakistan is undoubtely the poorest. In fact their own people were even denied gas supplies ! Tribal leader Akbar bugti , popularly know as "Tiger of Baluchistan" has long been saviour of the region. Was the governer and CM of the province in the 1970's. Early this year as he was the prime target of elimination, he fled dera bugti into the mountains. He well had more than 250,000 militia under his belt. His death now gives birth to galavising of resistant forces against musharaf.
Analysts feel the general could have sought political means to solve the crisis. The idea would be to resolve the sufferings of the balochs rather than suppressing them. Wierd he had to resort to military action against their own countrymen ! Clear indication of his general status overcoming the presidetial powers. If he is to continue sceptre, then president should try resolving issues through political equations. Otherwise baloch might become another bangladesh as one of the military analyst points out in his recent article.
General has the history of handling pressure cooker situation with ease. But this has thrust too much weight on him. If the situation is under control then it would be a dangerous predence for worst to follow. Lets earnestly hope our neighbour gets her "house in order" too.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Pluto goes underworld !
Pluto , named after the greek god of underworld was proudly with the solar family for 3/4 th of a century. And it still remains one body of the solar system which was never visited by a man made satellite. New horizon on its way to accomplish it, but by 2015 !
Pluto has long been under controversy for being named a planet. Especially when similar objects like pluto were found in kuiper belt. Internation Astonomical Union (IAU) wasted no time in polling out pluto off the planet system making it only 8. This definitely comes as a surprise to many as there were proposals to add charon(pluto biggest known moon), Xena also into the planetry union. Pluto's orbit being slightly above other contemprories.
Mankind has come a long way in discovering the universe. So there have been undiscoveries of the discovered. Right from evolution to earth being flat were all been disproven. So dismantling pluto off the deck of the solar orbit is man's own fate with his date with space. The divorce does not cause distress as it altogether gives planetry observers new view of the universe !
Taking a fresh outlook on the heavenly bodies sure open a new vista of thinking.
Indeed raising more questions than answers. For the moment one word can be deleted from students mind ! But i bet not for long as technology is travelling faster than light !
Pluto has long been under controversy for being named a planet. Especially when similar objects like pluto were found in kuiper belt. Internation Astonomical Union (IAU) wasted no time in polling out pluto off the planet system making it only 8. This definitely comes as a surprise to many as there were proposals to add charon(pluto biggest known moon), Xena also into the planetry union. Pluto's orbit being slightly above other contemprories.
Mankind has come a long way in discovering the universe. So there have been undiscoveries of the discovered. Right from evolution to earth being flat were all been disproven. So dismantling pluto off the deck of the solar orbit is man's own fate with his date with space. The divorce does not cause distress as it altogether gives planetry observers new view of the universe !
Taking a fresh outlook on the heavenly bodies sure open a new vista of thinking.
Indeed raising more questions than answers. For the moment one word can be deleted from students mind ! But i bet not for long as technology is travelling faster than light !
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
The End of a Raaga !
The Ganges would flow silently as it wud fail to hear the music that reverberated for more than half a century. Ustad Bismillah khan was enthralling varanasi for decades through his identity "Shennai" . Known for his humility , he did his shennai speak everything else.
As a disciple of Ustad Vilayat Khan, this octogenarian did his master and nation proud.
Not an exaggeration to say shennai got a re-birth under his reign. Throughout his life as master shennai player money was not even the least priority. Simplicity as a way of life he was a staunch supporter of pluralism. His striking words "Heavens weep today to see the drastic event . Miscreants would be defeated as their design was !"(On varanasi blast)
Nation awarded highest civilian to Ustad bismillah Khan. He might not have a musical blood line legacy to continue but his hindustani notes would be travelling through ages !
India pays rich homage to this musical genius ! May his sould rest in peace !
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Good bye Mr.Murthy !
What can one achieve within 25 years of life span from nothing ?
Well Mr.Narayan Murthy let his deed speak the answer :-) ! No prize for guessing !
Infy his child has grown into an emperor ruling the IT world.
As he turns 60, the high profile chairman renounced his chair on sunday Aug 20,2006. By conventional wisdom he his retired from day to day operation as exectuive though he will continue to mentor it to even greater heights. His kin not succeeding is something unique to him and industry ofcourse ! Instead he left hi own child to be nurtued !
Infosy'ians are going to miss him ! So will the corporate world !
As a professional of this genaration we owe a lot to him who has radically changed all our life styles indirectly. Infosys set precedence by listing on NASDAQ. Until then world only knew us a land of snake charmers and advocates of eternal conservationalism. What followed is history.
Murthy's "Why not? " unconventional approach has always awestruck me. As this business giant retires I stand to salute his greatness & empathy for society !
Good bye Mr.Murthy ?
Welcome to the social world ! They need you more !
Well Mr.Narayan Murthy let his deed speak the answer :-) ! No prize for guessing !
Infy his child has grown into an emperor ruling the IT world.
As he turns 60, the high profile chairman renounced his chair on sunday Aug 20,2006. By conventional wisdom he his retired from day to day operation as exectuive though he will continue to mentor it to even greater heights. His kin not succeeding is something unique to him and industry ofcourse ! Instead he left hi own child to be nurtued !
Infosy'ians are going to miss him ! So will the corporate world !
As a professional of this genaration we owe a lot to him who has radically changed all our life styles indirectly. Infosys set precedence by listing on NASDAQ. Until then world only knew us a land of snake charmers and advocates of eternal conservationalism. What followed is history.
Murthy's "Why not? " unconventional approach has always awestruck me. As this business giant retires I stand to salute his greatness & empathy for society !
Good bye Mr.Murthy ?
Welcome to the social world ! They need you more !
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Sleeping Beauty !
State of being where there is feeling of stillness yet chaos in unknown territories is the beauty of sleeping ! Oops sorry if the topic was misleading ! I am tempted to pen this out during my siesta. So if you feeel some disorientation or cranky route through this post you are njoying its brighter side !
Always wondered abt this compelling nature of all living beings. Experiences all form of feelings can be met while still asleep ! From pretty to pain, sadness to madness, love to lonliness ! Not exactly in any form or sequence. Well otherwise it would be reality :) !!
I was always under misconception that sleeping beauty was a hot cutie, until I really started sleeping my heart off ! Anytime, anywhere ! I term this "instant karma" ! Manifestation takes place on spot once you roar(even silently is fine - but must roar - or well, snore!)
Sleep seeks u realise the sound of silence, creativity of emptiness, heaven in the hell. Even after painting the beauty of sleep, empty canvas still stares at me. But it is an ever relinquishing preview - picturesque and least expected.
Beauty of sleep might disturb you , but realisation alone is the key to its vastness !!! Concept of time fails as it cease to exist :-) !!
Njoyy the beauty of nature !!!
Always wondered abt this compelling nature of all living beings. Experiences all form of feelings can be met while still asleep ! From pretty to pain, sadness to madness, love to lonliness ! Not exactly in any form or sequence. Well otherwise it would be reality :) !!
I was always under misconception that sleeping beauty was a hot cutie, until I really started sleeping my heart off ! Anytime, anywhere ! I term this "instant karma" ! Manifestation takes place on spot once you roar(even silently is fine - but must roar - or well, snore!)
Sleep seeks u realise the sound of silence, creativity of emptiness, heaven in the hell. Even after painting the beauty of sleep, empty canvas still stares at me. But it is an ever relinquishing preview - picturesque and least expected.
Beauty of sleep might disturb you , but realisation alone is the key to its vastness !!! Concept of time fails as it cease to exist :-) !!
Njoyy the beauty of nature !!!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Mesmerising Murali !!!
Shane Warne these days is netting hard to avoid murali surpassing him - The only other man to trying to bowl this bowler !
As years spinned, this cricketing genius has proven himself to be one of the best bowlers cricket has ever known. Right from his debut in 1992 there was no looking back for muralitharan ! Armed with his ever smiling attitude he has made the batsmen cry for their mistakes.
Muthiah muralitharan, the highest wicket taker [ test+ODI], keeps all who are watching spellbound by his sleight of hand. Real doosra thrown to the other legends is the complexity of action which he performs with ease. Murali has created a new art of spinning ! Anyone from prasanna to bishan singh bedi would agree. Warne even states a step further, "muthiah might reach 1000 wkts !"
An accepted view that murali is a class in himself. Walking through the cricket hall of fame is not easy. With more than half century 5wicket spell & a dozen 10Wkt spell, murali is just mesmerising. Island nation has proudly produced a real genius who has made academics research his action with curiosity !
Murali has recently revealed his humane side by becoming "ambassador" for UN World food programme for poverty allevation ! This would go a long way in bringing up the poor of the small Island nation to whom murali is "GOD" !
Why is this lankan not being awarded a Mastero honor . All cricket fans would strongly urge muthiah muralidharan for his astute skills must be officially declared cricketing bowling genius of all times !
After all he is the only other bowler who with 650+ Test wkts , is stillnot out :) !!!
As years spinned, this cricketing genius has proven himself to be one of the best bowlers cricket has ever known. Right from his debut in 1992 there was no looking back for muralitharan ! Armed with his ever smiling attitude he has made the batsmen cry for their mistakes.
Muthiah muralitharan, the highest wicket taker [ test+ODI], keeps all who are watching spellbound by his sleight of hand. Real doosra thrown to the other legends is the complexity of action which he performs with ease. Murali has created a new art of spinning ! Anyone from prasanna to bishan singh bedi would agree. Warne even states a step further, "muthiah might reach 1000 wkts !"
An accepted view that murali is a class in himself. Walking through the cricket hall of fame is not easy. With more than half century 5wicket spell & a dozen 10Wkt spell, murali is just mesmerising. Island nation has proudly produced a real genius who has made academics research his action with curiosity !
Murali has recently revealed his humane side by becoming "ambassador" for UN World food programme for poverty allevation ! This would go a long way in bringing up the poor of the small Island nation to whom murali is "GOD" !
Why is this lankan not being awarded a Mastero honor . All cricket fans would strongly urge muthiah muralidharan for his astute skills must be officially declared cricketing bowling genius of all times !
After all he is the only other bowler who with 650+ Test wkts , is stillnot out :) !!!
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, August 08, 2006
Lebanon Under Attack !
What one rightly calls as the change of winds applies well to lebanon. Hardly anyone in Beirut would have thought their city & eventually lebanon, under attack from Israeli Defence Froces(IDF) . The agreed view against IDF is their unmatched hard hit on the already wailing lebanon. It has hardly woken from their invasion decades ago.
Ofcourse rationalist argue Israel is not the one to go to war and was very nastily prompted by extremism. IDF has decided to finish hizbullah once and for all. But their greatest challange would be to fight the terror groups whose identity is very difficult to distinguish from an innocent civilian ! In one sense, the lebanese themselves are paying for their support to hizbullah.
Danger in this whole conflict is that, a breed of new generation would rise bearing their full brunt on those who attacked them thus putting the idea of sustained peace in the region atleast half a century away ! Terror is a phenomenon taking shape rapidly in new age and response to it should be to curb it at its root rather than letting an offshoot. Otherwise purpose would be lost !
Israel has all the right as any state to defend itself, but should be done with utmost caution with least possible impact. Ehud omlert inspite of his very less military service has come out as a hardliner than expected. His body language clearly states this man knows fully the impact of military action.
Peace in and around Israel is as important as Indo-pak , S & N korea. Asia also has recently seen constant conflicts threatening the future of millions ! Middle east & asian peace are good indicators of journey towards a better world ! Hope the journey begins late than never!
Ofcourse rationalist argue Israel is not the one to go to war and was very nastily prompted by extremism. IDF has decided to finish hizbullah once and for all. But their greatest challange would be to fight the terror groups whose identity is very difficult to distinguish from an innocent civilian ! In one sense, the lebanese themselves are paying for their support to hizbullah.
Danger in this whole conflict is that, a breed of new generation would rise bearing their full brunt on those who attacked them thus putting the idea of sustained peace in the region atleast half a century away ! Terror is a phenomenon taking shape rapidly in new age and response to it should be to curb it at its root rather than letting an offshoot. Otherwise purpose would be lost !
Israel has all the right as any state to defend itself, but should be done with utmost caution with least possible impact. Ehud omlert inspite of his very less military service has come out as a hardliner than expected. His body language clearly states this man knows fully the impact of military action.
Peace in and around Israel is as important as Indo-pak , S & N korea. Asia also has recently seen constant conflicts threatening the future of millions ! Middle east & asian peace are good indicators of journey towards a better world ! Hope the journey begins late than never!
Monday, August 07, 2006
Quotable Quotes
(Extracted from ET article - Nothing succeeds like success)
Shakespeare (Julius Caesar — IV, 3)
“There is a tide in the affairs of men,
which, taken at the flood, leads to fortune
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and miseries.”
Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Worthwhile
“’Tis easy enough to be pleasant,
When life flows along like a song;
But the man worth while is the one who will smile
When everything goes dead wrong.”
Shakespeare (Julius Caesar — IV, 3)
“There is a tide in the affairs of men,
which, taken at the flood, leads to fortune
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and miseries.”
Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Worthwhile
“’Tis easy enough to be pleasant,
When life flows along like a song;
But the man worth while is the one who will smile
When everything goes dead wrong.”
Friday, August 04, 2006
Master blaster is Back !
Billion hearts break new bounds of joy every time sachin goes on a rampage, though he has done it a through his million strokes before ! No cricketer is as famous our Sachin tendulkar ! A real cricketing genius certified by Don Bradman ! Spirits are definitely high for the men in blue on his arrival .
Performance of any genius is his return to form at anytime, anywhere. None other than sachin has proven this ! Will prove it in the island nations too, no doubt !
I hope even the tigers take their time off to watch this cricketing lion in action ! His few brilliant shots are sure a bonus for lankans who are ear deaf with gun shots !
Welcome back sachin !
Performance of any genius is his return to form at anytime, anywhere. None other than sachin has proven this ! Will prove it in the island nations too, no doubt !
I hope even the tigers take their time off to watch this cricketing lion in action ! His few brilliant shots are sure a bonus for lankans who are ear deaf with gun shots !
Welcome back sachin !
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Tribute to kargil Martyrs !
The time of the year the climate was freezing cold where mercury would dare to raise, no life would want to catch a glimpse of it. But silently few rough men cross the LOC making one think god knows what drive them. Though realising late, India did not pardon them ! An accepeted fact that Army was taken by surprise, but not disheartened. As in Kargil Gen.V.P.Malik states "Kargil was from suprise to victory !". Ofcourse, yes ! It comes from a man who commanded Army during kargil times !
Capture of Tiger Hills, restoration of NH1 were all daring instances of "Profiles of courage" !
Numerous examples starting from Sqd.Leador Vijay Ahuja's mission to 18 grenadiars capturing tiger hills, braving infiltration defence at batallik will ever be imprinted in the minds all indians !
Kargil will remain as one of the best examples of the exemplery chavalry of our ever dedicated fellow soldiers ! Guarding our borders has not been an easy task, but they had outpaced the disasters whenever they cropped up !
A moving statement by a fine soldier : "Tell them for their tommorow we gave our today !"
Today had come & gone , but soldiers continue to keep their promise.
Nation stands united in saluting the brave martyrs of Kargil who laid their present for our future !
Capture of Tiger Hills, restoration of NH1 were all daring instances of "Profiles of courage" !
Numerous examples starting from Sqd.Leador Vijay Ahuja's mission to 18 grenadiars capturing tiger hills, braving infiltration defence at batallik will ever be imprinted in the minds all indians !
Kargil will remain as one of the best examples of the exemplery chavalry of our ever dedicated fellow soldiers ! Guarding our borders has not been an easy task, but they had outpaced the disasters whenever they cropped up !
A moving statement by a fine soldier : "Tell them for their tommorow we gave our today !"
Today had come & gone , but soldiers continue to keep their promise.
Nation stands united in saluting the brave martyrs of Kargil who laid their present for our future !
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Fit as Fidel !!
Most citizens in this small carribean country only know towering Castro as their ultimate leader, for they have been seeing him from the time they were born ! May be this applies to atleast half the world population which survive now!
Fidel castro took over the power in cuba from Fulgencio Batista in 1958. One of doctors turned into greatest guerilla warfare man Che guevera accompanied castro in this mission. Unfortunately in a twist of fate the later headed for bolivia to make rest a history !
Ruling one of the very few communist states, castro has defined himself to be a fine,firm,intelligent and tactically strategic leader. What more he has survived more than 600 assasination attempts till now and has faced pressure from almost 10 US presidents ! Every cigar smoked by anyone around the world has his spirit in it !
Castro's life is cuba & cuba is castro .. Such a saying would go undisputed in havana, as he rules it for almost half a century ! Along has come his brother Raul castro , the longest serving Defence minister in the world! He was very much responsible for turning castro's the armed group into a fine military of cuba.
Recent oil findings would give them a better edge, but ageing castro does worry the future power equation of the communist country .. But as always this "Iron man of havana" has survided a lot of criticism and will remain as fit as fidel for ever !!
Fidel castro took over the power in cuba from Fulgencio Batista in 1958. One of doctors turned into greatest guerilla warfare man Che guevera accompanied castro in this mission. Unfortunately in a twist of fate the later headed for bolivia to make rest a history !
Ruling one of the very few communist states, castro has defined himself to be a fine,firm,intelligent and tactically strategic leader. What more he has survived more than 600 assasination attempts till now and has faced pressure from almost 10 US presidents ! Every cigar smoked by anyone around the world has his spirit in it !
Castro's life is cuba & cuba is castro .. Such a saying would go undisputed in havana, as he rules it for almost half a century ! Along has come his brother Raul castro , the longest serving Defence minister in the world! He was very much responsible for turning castro's the armed group into a fine military of cuba.
Recent oil findings would give them a better edge, but ageing castro does worry the future power equation of the communist country .. But as always this "Iron man of havana" has survided a lot of criticism and will remain as fit as fidel for ever !!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Clueless in baghdad !
Sashi tharoor's Bookless in baghdad opened a new vista in me , of understanding the life of the iraqis ! Poor citizens selling their precious book collection for a living ! But recent happenings in baghdad really seem to be ruthless ! A few deaths daily for no fault of theirs, albiet they were born on that part of the planet. Now tharoor would dare say "Clueless in baghdad !
After "Ladies & gentlemen, We got him !" rhetoric, one is given a sense that still they have not got him(the real enemy i mean) . Iraq is on a grip of civil war, poor people, they are clueless ! For troops there getting on the street fights of iraq seems a new paradigm shift than their tora bora days ! Days ahead do not inspire them. But still they stick on to see light at the end of tunnel !
The point of reference here is that we are also affected by the oil spill. Economists raise alarm on the rocketing oil prices. High time India starts reducing its dependecy on oil if it has to go forward undeterred.
It's the terror that terrorises humans and not the beings ! None other than iraqi's would stand testimony to these words !
After "Ladies & gentlemen, We got him !" rhetoric, one is given a sense that still they have not got him(the real enemy i mean) . Iraq is on a grip of civil war, poor people, they are clueless ! For troops there getting on the street fights of iraq seems a new paradigm shift than their tora bora days ! Days ahead do not inspire them. But still they stick on to see light at the end of tunnel !
The point of reference here is that we are also affected by the oil spill. Economists raise alarm on the rocketing oil prices. High time India starts reducing its dependecy on oil if it has to go forward undeterred.
It's the terror that terrorises humans and not the beings ! None other than iraqi's would stand testimony to these words !
Sophie Stuns at 70
Recently I had to strain my eyes several times to make sure what i read was what it meant .. Oh, Sophia loren daring to bare at 70 for an Italian magazine. Other posers boasts stunners like penolpe cruz & Naomi watts, summation of whose age can still not beat sophie's !
Sofia loren no doubt one of the most "sexiest" actress hollywood has ever seen, continues her legacy by posing just with diamond earrings ! Born in maples in abject poverty, her entry into hollywood speaks of her beauty in itself ! The academy winning actress has always been branded for acting her own way ! Next to the pizzas, she became brand of "Italy" !
Many would not see a point in what she is subjecting herself too. But at the most obvious psychological level, she definitely has revealed that age is what we define & the way one would carry their self ! Very few are born with this kind of confidence ! In that sense sophie has definitely been outright in expressing that !
The actress of "Two women" is one women to watch for this season ! Back on hotlist after the millenium dawn.
So long sophie :) !!
Sofia loren no doubt one of the most "sexiest" actress hollywood has ever seen, continues her legacy by posing just with diamond earrings ! Born in maples in abject poverty, her entry into hollywood speaks of her beauty in itself ! The academy winning actress has always been branded for acting her own way ! Next to the pizzas, she became brand of "Italy" !
Many would not see a point in what she is subjecting herself too. But at the most obvious psychological level, she definitely has revealed that age is what we define & the way one would carry their self ! Very few are born with this kind of confidence ! In that sense sophie has definitely been outright in expressing that !
The actress of "Two women" is one women to watch for this season ! Back on hotlist after the millenium dawn.
So long sophie :) !!
Monday, July 31, 2006
NR - Greatest Legacy of our times !
Anyone going past the bangalore highyway to Hosur cannot afford to ignore the gigantic pyramid edifice , which signals one that he is just few meters away from one of the most respected companies in the world ! The very word "Infosys" has become household name in IT business ! One can boldly claim they are one of the reasons for putting India into the global IT highway ! The infy "team" by itself is an exemplary legacy of our times. NR knew early enough that IT is going to the future & that he was going to take a chunk of it ! His characteristic modesty carries an air wherever he goes - business or personal !
I would fail to honor if i miss NR's journey in bringing the company from a small room to city of edifices ! From a shy boy who could not make to IIT but decided to stick on with his dream of pursuing engineering NR has travelled a very unconventional path throughout his career ! ofourse he found a perfect partner in Ms.Sudha ! For that matter the kin of all the founders have stood by their better half ! Guess they were one of the first to identify the potential of these young men who were after something which was "new" to us then ! Warren buffet would definitely regret missing this golden nest !
What make him special is his vision for the company and the zeal with asidous courage to pursue it. Not just that, he encourages leadership at all levels of business and society. NR might have failed to take off in International airport, but not his reputation. They sadly would miss his corporate skills with human touch ! Tipu's capital got a new life as the bell to NASDAQ rang from mysore, becoming the first asian country to kick off stock trading remotely.
Infosys is the pioneers of employee stock options in India. The management have always should their concern for the employee and thier aspirations met . Otherwise no can imagine how one team could have built such a business empire from single brick ! We might have ambani's, gates, larry page but infy's founder NR definitely commands a space among the corporate doyens. he is one of the rare business men I have seen having vision for another 100 yrs !
I think for NR it is not a company but his bloodline. Guess the infosy'ans wil carry his baton forward and make thier boss & country proud !
NR might be bidding adieu as executive to infy, but societal india welcomes him. In another few years, we can even address him as : " Welcome Mr.president ! " . Narayan murthy no doubt will continue to inspire thousands of your enterpruners who want to make it big !
India is proud of you Mr.Murthy !
I would fail to honor if i miss NR's journey in bringing the company from a small room to city of edifices ! From a shy boy who could not make to IIT but decided to stick on with his dream of pursuing engineering NR has travelled a very unconventional path throughout his career ! ofourse he found a perfect partner in Ms.Sudha ! For that matter the kin of all the founders have stood by their better half ! Guess they were one of the first to identify the potential of these young men who were after something which was "new" to us then ! Warren buffet would definitely regret missing this golden nest !
What make him special is his vision for the company and the zeal with asidous courage to pursue it. Not just that, he encourages leadership at all levels of business and society. NR might have failed to take off in International airport, but not his reputation. They sadly would miss his corporate skills with human touch ! Tipu's capital got a new life as the bell to NASDAQ rang from mysore, becoming the first asian country to kick off stock trading remotely.
Infosys is the pioneers of employee stock options in India. The management have always should their concern for the employee and thier aspirations met . Otherwise no can imagine how one team could have built such a business empire from single brick ! We might have ambani's, gates, larry page but infy's founder NR definitely commands a space among the corporate doyens. he is one of the rare business men I have seen having vision for another 100 yrs !
I think for NR it is not a company but his bloodline. Guess the infosy'ans wil carry his baton forward and make thier boss & country proud !
NR might be bidding adieu as executive to infy, but societal india welcomes him. In another few years, we can even address him as : " Welcome Mr.president ! " . Narayan murthy no doubt will continue to inspire thousands of your enterpruners who want to make it big !
India is proud of you Mr.Murthy !
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