Twenty years after a scruffy one-hit wonder first demonstrated his gift for lofty dreams and grandiose statements, hundreds of the world's top performers and more than 1 million fans united for 10 free concerts across the globe aimed at fighting African poverty. Bob Geldof claimed Saturday's shows would be "the greatest concert ever," and it was hard to argue with him after the unprecedented gathering drew everyone from Snoop Dogg to Bill Gates, Mandela to Madonna.
In Edinburgh, Scotland, more than 200,000 campaigners formed a human chain around Scotland's medieval capital, demanding that the world's most powerful nations lift Africa out of poverty. Launching a week of demonstrations before the G-8 summit, Saturday's "Make Poverty History" march piles pressure on U.S. President George W. Bush and other leaders to end the misery of millions in the developing world. Philadelphia's Live 8 attracted hundreds of thousands.
"Mahatma Gandhi freed a continent, Martin Luther King freed a people, Nelson Mandela freed a country. It does work. They will listen," Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof said. But the ultimate success of the Live 8 extravaganza will be judged by whether the world's most powerful leaders, gathering next week for the Group of Eight summit meeting, listen to Geldof's demands for debt forgiveness, trade concessions and $25 billion in aid for Africa.
"We're not looking for charity, we're looking for justice," Bono said. "We cannot fix every problem, but the ones we can, we must." I disagree with him because it's not a crime of developed nation if developing countries and their people are poor. Charity is MUST in this case, if someone really want to solve this problem. There is need to come with nation specific idea to overcome this problem with new development projects. Two thumbs-up for those who organized and performed in this event.
Live 8 is supposed to be world's big concert organized to fight with poverty. Hundreds and thousands people united at different places around the world. It's a good cause and I really appreciate it. But if you really think about the crowd or people gathered for this or about whole this thing, one question come in my mind. People were united to see or watch world's top performer live at stage for FREE or those people really do care about poverty. My bet is 50-50.
Music's over, now time for action people. Let's wait and watch what will be the outcome of GR-8 summit.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
Standing Against Odds
In June 2002, a council of elders in Meerwala ordered Mai's rape as punishment for her 13-year-old brother's alleged affair with another woman. Mai says the allegation was fabricated to cover up a sexual assault against the boy by men from the woman's Mastoi clan.
Eschewing a culture of shame that often surrounds rape victims in Pakistan, Mai spoke out, leading to the conviction of six men, who were sentenced to death. Eight others were acquitted.
Mukhtar Mai, A woman who has asked the court to reinstate the death sentence against five men who gang-raped her on the orders of a village council. Since her assault, Mai has become a prominent women's rights activist. Although she grew up illiterate herself, Mai has helped set up a school for girls in her village, mainly with donations from supporters, many of them in the United States. (Read Detail News Here)
In the same news I read "The Islamic court (Shariat) then reinstated the original convictions. But the Supreme Court struck down that ruling and said it would hear Mai's appeal itself". I am just wondering if anyone knows about existence of such court (relegion based court such as Islamic Court) in any other relegion.
Eschewing a culture of shame that often surrounds rape victims in Pakistan, Mai spoke out, leading to the conviction of six men, who were sentenced to death. Eight others were acquitted.
Mukhtar Mai, A woman who has asked the court to reinstate the death sentence against five men who gang-raped her on the orders of a village council. Since her assault, Mai has become a prominent women's rights activist. Although she grew up illiterate herself, Mai has helped set up a school for girls in her village, mainly with donations from supporters, many of them in the United States. (Read Detail News Here)
In the same news I read "The Islamic court (Shariat) then reinstated the original convictions. But the Supreme Court struck down that ruling and said it would hear Mai's appeal itself". I am just wondering if anyone knows about existence of such court (relegion based court such as Islamic Court) in any other relegion.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Ask Medha and Rajendra
Hey Guys do you have any question for these two persons. See FWD below, if yes send the question to me in mail or as comment or directly to the address given at the end of post. And sorry for delayed posting.
We are glad to announce that Nirantar will soon feature a unique interview with renowned activist Medha Patkar and rain man Rajendra Singh in which you, the readers, can also participate.
Rajendra Singh left his government job at Jaipur to jump into social service. He has received international acclaim for making dry rivers and ponds run with water in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. His pioneering work of building small water harvesting structures to trap rain water and recharge ground water also earned him the Magsaysay Award.
Over the past two decades the struggle against dam projects has grown into one of the world’s largest non-violent social movements. Activist Medha Patkar has been at the center of these struggles. For this work, Patkar and her colleagues were given the Right Livelihood Award (often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize) in 1991 and in 1992 won the Goldman Environmental Prize. Patkar has served on the World Commission on Dams, an independent global body, and currently leads the National Alliance of People’s Movements (NBA), a network of more than 150 political organizations across India.
Send us your questions at "patrikaa at gmail dot com" for Medha and Rajendra and we would compile and ask these questions to them. Please remember to write "Ask Medha and Rajendra" in subject of your email. Only questions received till June 25, 2005 will be included.
We are glad to announce that Nirantar will soon feature a unique interview with renowned activist Medha Patkar and rain man Rajendra Singh in which you, the readers, can also participate.
Rajendra Singh left his government job at Jaipur to jump into social service. He has received international acclaim for making dry rivers and ponds run with water in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. His pioneering work of building small water harvesting structures to trap rain water and recharge ground water also earned him the Magsaysay Award.
Over the past two decades the struggle against dam projects has grown into one of the world’s largest non-violent social movements. Activist Medha Patkar has been at the center of these struggles. For this work, Patkar and her colleagues were given the Right Livelihood Award (often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize) in 1991 and in 1992 won the Goldman Environmental Prize. Patkar has served on the World Commission on Dams, an independent global body, and currently leads the National Alliance of People’s Movements (NBA), a network of more than 150 political organizations across India.
Send us your questions at "patrikaa at gmail dot com" for Medha and Rajendra and we would compile and ask these questions to them. Please remember to write "Ask Medha and Rajendra" in subject of your email. Only questions received till June 25, 2005 will be included.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Believe it or Not
Lions free kidnapped girl! don't believe this but it's right. Hey "Manav" (human) learn something from those animals. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- Police say three lions rescued a 12-year-old girl kidnapped by men who wanted to force her into marriage, chasing off her abductors and guarding her until police and relatives tracked her down in a remote corner of Ethiopia.
The men had held the girl for seven days, repeatedly beating her, before the lions chased them away and guarded her for half a day before her family and police found her, Sgt. Wondimu Wedajo said Tuesday by telephone from the provincial capital of Bita Genet, some 560 kilometers (348 miles) west of the capital, Addis Ababa.....more on this.
The men had held the girl for seven days, repeatedly beating her, before the lions chased them away and guarded her for half a day before her family and police found her, Sgt. Wondimu Wedajo said Tuesday by telephone from the provincial capital of Bita Genet, some 560 kilometers (348 miles) west of the capital, Addis Ababa.....more on this.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Temple to Shoes
Today I came across with this news about the use of Hindu God's picture on shoes sold by French retailer Minelli. If anyone saw or heard any comments from our secular government please let me know the link. If same thing happened with any other religion's feeling, I think by this time everyone in the world knows about it. I believe in one god but not in photos i.e. I am not a 'murti poojak', neither a "Hinduvadi". But I can't be secular for such incidents. 
Such dipiction "shows how trivialisation of Hinduism leads directly and indirectly to abuse of Hindus, all over the world," the HHRO website mentions. Minelli had selected picture of Lord Rama, venerated by millions of Hindus throughout the world on their designer shoes.
Earlier, Roberto Cavali had depicted Hindu Gods and Goddesses on his designer fashion underwear while CafePress.com had imprinted Hindu Gods and Goddeses on lingeries and thongs. In the latters case, American Hindu Association spearheaded the campaign for withdrawl of disputed company products, and which met with success.
In both the cases, parties involved buckled under Hindu pressure group demands, withdrawing those products. But still it shows how the west respect the feelings of east. I believe in protest only when such thing happens very first time AND for every other occurence it should be dealt with 'tit for tat'.
Want to know more about This or "Minelli shoes" on google.
If anyone of you reading this, believe on respecting individual's feeling or ideology then spread your anger or views across the globe with the help of today's powerful tool 'blog'.
Such dipiction "shows how trivialisation of Hinduism leads directly and indirectly to abuse of Hindus, all over the world," the HHRO website mentions. Minelli had selected picture of Lord Rama, venerated by millions of Hindus throughout the world on their designer shoes.Earlier, Roberto Cavali had depicted Hindu Gods and Goddesses on his designer fashion underwear while CafePress.com had imprinted Hindu Gods and Goddeses on lingeries and thongs. In the latters case, American Hindu Association spearheaded the campaign for withdrawl of disputed company products, and which met with success.
In both the cases, parties involved buckled under Hindu pressure group demands, withdrawing those products. But still it shows how the west respect the feelings of east. I believe in protest only when such thing happens very first time AND for every other occurence it should be dealt with 'tit for tat'.
Want to know more about This or "Minelli shoes" on google.
If anyone of you reading this, believe on respecting individual's feeling or ideology then spread your anger or views across the globe with the help of today's powerful tool 'blog'.
Friday, June 10, 2005
I am Tagged
First time I am tagged in this Blogworld.
A. Total number of films I own on dvd/video:
aprrox. 31 (11 DVD, 20 VCD), could be more than this I don't remember but Only 1 in Hindi.
B. The last film I bought:
Right now I don't have that much of money to buy a film but when I have, will prefer to do travel around the world. Last DVD I bought "Home Alone 3" and the next will be "Madagaskar" (I know I know, next film was not asked in the question)
C. The last film I watched:
"Bunty Aur Babli" (first hindi film I watched in theater after 3 and 1/2 years), I wish it could be some other film better than this.
D. THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. In second thoughts what's in a name.
E. THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
Tarun, Awara Dost and Maharaja
F. THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I don't know, whenever I think, it looks like grass on the other side is GREENER than mine.
G. THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON’T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I don't know, whenever I think, it looks like grass on the other side is WORSE than mine.
H. THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
IT's HER AGE (HER-IT-AGE), joke apart I think I don't know. But you can read more, what does Heritage actually mean? Right Here
I. THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
Accidents, Accidents, Accidents
J. THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
Khana, Peena Aur Sona (Food, Water and Sleep). Isn't it for everyone. And ofcourse toothpaste is pre-qualification for Food, there is post-qualification for food too.....come on turn on your tubelight.
K. THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
Smile, Attitude and spectacles
L. THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
If RELATION(is)SHIP then Beauty, Music and Fun Otherwise Trust, Compromise and Respect
M. THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
It's not morning otherwise first would be Get up early in the morning. It's not night either, otherwise first would be Sleep early in the night. So here we go -
1. Digitised my World, means can't wait to start exploring my new digicams (still as well as video), I just bought from Circuit City
2. Want to go home, Weekend almost here
3. oh Boy, third is Pee.
N. THREE CAREERS YOU’RE CONSIDERING
1. People Estate (just like term Real Estate), so that I can sell dirty politician out of country and buy Good one for country
2. Dictator (to teach people that Democracy doesn't mean to do anything what they want and to realize them importance of Democracy and it's only possible when they will really feel what's the Dictatorship is [Tanashahi])
2. Still considering my current career in case first two doesn't work
O. THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR A VACATION:
Alaska
Europe
New Zealand
P. THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Want to do or finalize one language for country (I do believe in one nation one language concept), one cast for country (again one nation one cast) and no more than 3 political party nationwide (no regional or local party and no party based on religion) so either join one of them or be individual or look for another career). Alka is going to take care of punsihment part so I took out from my list.
2. Computerized God's City (Swarg, Narak or any other) so that I can have my career there too
3. Want to expert on the art of flirting and also want to try on couple of girls here, if it works as it should then I can try on Apsara's there in God's City and live happily there too.
By this time, almost everyone is already infected with this new kind of virus. So if anyone still didn't get taggy virus, please get it right now. As per my limited knowledge, following could still do needful honors
Mona
Akhil
Sangeeta
Divya
I am done.
A. Total number of films I own on dvd/video:
aprrox. 31 (11 DVD, 20 VCD), could be more than this I don't remember but Only 1 in Hindi.
B. The last film I bought:
Right now I don't have that much of money to buy a film but when I have, will prefer to do travel around the world. Last DVD I bought "Home Alone 3" and the next will be "Madagaskar" (I know I know, next film was not asked in the question)
C. The last film I watched:
"Bunty Aur Babli" (first hindi film I watched in theater after 3 and 1/2 years), I wish it could be some other film better than this.
D. THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. In second thoughts what's in a name.
E. THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
Tarun, Awara Dost and Maharaja
F. THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I don't know, whenever I think, it looks like grass on the other side is GREENER than mine.
G. THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON’T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I don't know, whenever I think, it looks like grass on the other side is WORSE than mine.
H. THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
IT's HER AGE (HER-IT-AGE), joke apart I think I don't know. But you can read more, what does Heritage actually mean? Right Here
I. THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
Accidents, Accidents, Accidents
J. THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
Khana, Peena Aur Sona (Food, Water and Sleep). Isn't it for everyone. And ofcourse toothpaste is pre-qualification for Food, there is post-qualification for food too.....come on turn on your tubelight.
K. THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
Smile, Attitude and spectacles
L. THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
If RELATION(is)SHIP then Beauty, Music and Fun Otherwise Trust, Compromise and Respect
M. THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
It's not morning otherwise first would be Get up early in the morning. It's not night either, otherwise first would be Sleep early in the night. So here we go -
1. Digitised my World, means can't wait to start exploring my new digicams (still as well as video), I just bought from Circuit City
2. Want to go home, Weekend almost here
3. oh Boy, third is Pee.
N. THREE CAREERS YOU’RE CONSIDERING
1. People Estate (just like term Real Estate), so that I can sell dirty politician out of country and buy Good one for country
2. Dictator (to teach people that Democracy doesn't mean to do anything what they want and to realize them importance of Democracy and it's only possible when they will really feel what's the Dictatorship is [Tanashahi])
2. Still considering my current career in case first two doesn't work
O. THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR A VACATION:
Alaska
Europe
New Zealand
P. THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Want to do or finalize one language for country (I do believe in one nation one language concept), one cast for country (again one nation one cast) and no more than 3 political party nationwide (no regional or local party and no party based on religion) so either join one of them or be individual or look for another career). Alka is going to take care of punsihment part so I took out from my list.
2. Computerized God's City (Swarg, Narak or any other) so that I can have my career there too
3. Want to expert on the art of flirting and also want to try on couple of girls here, if it works as it should then I can try on Apsara's there in God's City and live happily there too.
By this time, almost everyone is already infected with this new kind of virus. So if anyone still didn't get taggy virus, please get it right now. As per my limited knowledge, following could still do needful honors
Mona
Akhil
Sangeeta
Divya
I am done.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Monday, May 30, 2005
Who is most Beautiful
.....And the miss universe is Ms. Canada. She was getting her crown from last year's Ms. australia, and I was thing this - who is the most beautiful Ms. Universe or Ms. World. Ans what the heck difference between these two? Is there any other world out here other than our own? In both beauty pageants, girls from same countries took or takes participate. I know there is one third beauty pageant too. For me these are just marketing propaganda for beauty products. These pageants were not enough that's why these people started Mrs. World too. I don't want to count or mention other small beauty pageants here. Last but not least the latest pageants I heard (In fact have seen clips in news) about was for little kids (toddlers I think), who even dosn't know the meaning of this.
Now in developed country (here I mean USA), girls would be more happy being called beautiful instead of being called graduate. So there is no need to select any american as Ms. universe or Ms. World. Any takers to tell me the last ms. universe or ms. World from USA.
Now in developed country (here I mean USA), girls would be more happy being called beautiful instead of being called graduate. So there is no need to select any american as Ms. universe or Ms. World. Any takers to tell me the last ms. universe or ms. World from USA.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Sing a Song
गा मेरे मन
update: Listen this song here, Thanks to SV
Today while coming to office I heard one of my favorite song in desi FM, a very old one. Infact it's कव्वाली (kavvalli). No it's not a love song. This song's lyrics are reality of life. It's not "गीता सार" (geeta saar) but it gives the same kind of message. That Kavvalli is something like this......
आज जवानी पे इतराने वाले कल पछतायेगा,
चढ़ता सूरज धीरे धीरे ढलता है ढल जायेगा...
(Aaj jawani pe itrane wale kal pachtayega
charta suraj dheere dheere Dhalta hai dhal jayega...)
update: Listen this song here, Thanks to SV
Today while coming to office I heard one of my favorite song in desi FM, a very old one. Infact it's कव्वाली (kavvalli). No it's not a love song. This song's lyrics are reality of life. It's not "गीता सार" (geeta saar) but it gives the same kind of message. That Kavvalli is something like this......
आज जवानी पे इतराने वाले कल पछतायेगा,
चढ़ता सूरज धीरे धीरे ढलता है ढल जायेगा...
(Aaj jawani pe itrane wale kal pachtayega
charta suraj dheere dheere Dhalta hai dhal jayega...)
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Getting Married
In this country (USA), if you are famous one way or another, I would say media famous then there is good chance you could get a television network (TV media) as a sponsor for your marriage.
How and Why? I don't know but here is 2 TV media sponsored marriage of the month.
First of a student and Teacher (spent 7 years in jail for having illicit relationship with her student: when Teacher was 34 the boy was 12, they have two girls with this relation, and teacher also has 4 kids from first marriage (one girl and boy is of almost same age as this teacher's student). Inspite of all this, media favorite and their marriage sponsored by insider (entertainment media). Marriage shot, clips and news coming everyday for 5-10 minutes in the same program since last 2-3 weeks. Place: Seatle, WA
Second is of a Rob and Amber (couple took part in two reality show Amazing show and Survivors). I don't like this guy et al because of his attitude towards other people.
Lost in both the shows but still media (CBS network) favorite. Whole marriage looks sponsored by CBS and this media network showing whole marriage, from preparation until I do in 2 hour program. Place: Atlantis, Bahamas (I have visited this resort, it's too expensive for normal people)
Both couple seems got merried without spending a penny. Isn't it Amazing Survivor? Sky is the limit here for media and they can go to any extend (if you allow) to show reality program. Any takers?
I didn't have time also didn't want to watch any of these marriage but had glimpse of these two media sponsored marriage in between programs while surfing)
How and Why? I don't know but here is 2 TV media sponsored marriage of the month.
First of a student and Teacher (spent 7 years in jail for having illicit relationship with her student: when Teacher was 34 the boy was 12, they have two girls with this relation, and teacher also has 4 kids from first marriage (one girl and boy is of almost same age as this teacher's student). Inspite of all this, media favorite and their marriage sponsored by insider (entertainment media). Marriage shot, clips and news coming everyday for 5-10 minutes in the same program since last 2-3 weeks. Place: Seatle, WA
Second is of a Rob and Amber (couple took part in two reality show Amazing show and Survivors). I don't like this guy et al because of his attitude towards other people.
Lost in both the shows but still media (CBS network) favorite. Whole marriage looks sponsored by CBS and this media network showing whole marriage, from preparation until I do in 2 hour program. Place: Atlantis, Bahamas (I have visited this resort, it's too expensive for normal people)
Both couple seems got merried without spending a penny. Isn't it Amazing Survivor? Sky is the limit here for media and they can go to any extend (if you allow) to show reality program. Any takers?
I didn't have time also didn't want to watch any of these marriage but had glimpse of these two media sponsored marriage in between programs while surfing)
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Few Drops
Couple of months back I wrote these simple thoughts today I just want to re-post here.
Once a while
Two is a pile
Smile a mile
Random expressions
never live in depressions
leave good impressions
Once a while
Two is a pile
Smile a mile
Random expressions
never live in depressions
leave good impressions
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Get set Ready for Another World
Hunt for extrasolar planets turns to Earth-size worlds. Ten years after finding the first planet outside our solar system, scientists say they may be ready to move into a new phase of planetary exploration -- one that examines distant worlds for signs of Earth-like life.
So far, astronomers have discovered some 145 so-called extrasolar planets orbiting stars besides our sun. [Read more]
So far, astronomers have discovered some 145 so-called extrasolar planets orbiting stars besides our sun. [Read more]
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Yesterday I watched this in news, they were telling the story of couple of kids having SJS. Some of them it was due to reaction of over the counter medicine having ibrufonie. Story was really scary and before that I didn't know all about this. Today I am writing about this to spread awareness about this among we people.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also called erythema multiforme major, typically involve the skin and the mucous membranes. SJS can also affect the eyes. While minor presentations may occur, significant involvement of oral, nasal, eye, vaginal, urethral, GI, and lower respiratory tract mucous membranes may develop in the course of the illness. GI and respiratory involvement may progress to necrosis. SJS is a serious systemic disorder with the potential for severe morbidity and even death.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex that is a severe expression of erythema multiforme. List of symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome includes:
Click here to see detail about these symptoms.
Click here to read more on this, You can also check Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation.
I just watched 'Fallen Idol' aired in ABC, it looks like another Shakti Kapoor kinda episode but in this case it's other way round and well planned from both the parties. Let's see the reactions in coming days specially next American idol episode, because person involved in this case is one of the judge.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also called erythema multiforme major, typically involve the skin and the mucous membranes. SJS can also affect the eyes. While minor presentations may occur, significant involvement of oral, nasal, eye, vaginal, urethral, GI, and lower respiratory tract mucous membranes may develop in the course of the illness. GI and respiratory involvement may progress to necrosis. SJS is a serious systemic disorder with the potential for severe morbidity and even death.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex that is a severe expression of erythema multiforme. List of symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome includes:
- Skin lesions (painful)
- Skin blisters
- Mucous membrane lesions
- Mouth rash
- Mouth blisters
- Throat rash
- Throat blisters
- Anus rash
- Anus blisters
- Genital rash
- Genital blisters
- Conjunctival rash
- Conjunctival blisters
Click here to see detail about these symptoms.
Click here to read more on this, You can also check Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation.
I just watched 'Fallen Idol' aired in ABC, it looks like another Shakti Kapoor kinda episode but in this case it's other way round and well planned from both the parties. Let's see the reactions in coming days specially next American idol episode, because person involved in this case is one of the judge.
Monday, May 02, 2005
One Byte Personal
I was quite busy since last couple of weeks so didn't get chance to post or read anything. Did I write before I am addicted to civilization (will write more on this later). So now-a-days playing as India and leading among all the countries. I am also trying to write a story (Kahani), it's in Hindi so if you know hindi, can read hindi and want to read it, here is link. Will appreciate your comments and suggesstion, will visit your blog later.
if you can't see Hindi Click Here
if you can't see Hindi Click Here
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Who is most Religious
Before writing anything further on this post I have to say something totally un-related. I just watched Amazing Race (India episode) and after watching this and previous episodes I would like to say, Rob is the worst and rude (badtameez) american I ever saw, this guy doesn't know how to behave and talk with others.
Finally today new Pop (265th) is elected, I saw the crowd waiting outside of Vatican (city). It was un-believable. Now-a-days Vatican city was getting most of the news media coverage in USA. Most of the religions in the world have at least one head leader (who leads to rest of the priests or clergy). I think Shankaracharya is such leader for Hindus, Dalai lama for Buddhist and same way there are leaders for Muslims, jews etc. I don't remember if I ever saw or heard such thing in this scale for other religious leaders. And this question just poped-up in my mind, who is the most religious community.
I conclude this post with two other question, why artificial birth control not allowed in christianity (Catholics). Based on their population I can say definetly they use some other method or way (natural) to control the birth. Then why not artificial, because at the end result is same and if it's killing of life or something then it happens either way. And last what stem cell research (Science) has to do with religion.
I would like to hear views from lonely planet's visitors, what they think?
Finally today new Pop (265th) is elected, I saw the crowd waiting outside of Vatican (city). It was un-believable. Now-a-days Vatican city was getting most of the news media coverage in USA. Most of the religions in the world have at least one head leader (who leads to rest of the priests or clergy). I think Shankaracharya is such leader for Hindus, Dalai lama for Buddhist and same way there are leaders for Muslims, jews etc. I don't remember if I ever saw or heard such thing in this scale for other religious leaders. And this question just poped-up in my mind, who is the most religious community.
I conclude this post with two other question, why artificial birth control not allowed in christianity (Catholics). Based on their population I can say definetly they use some other method or way (natural) to control the birth. Then why not artificial, because at the end result is same and if it's killing of life or something then it happens either way. And last what stem cell research (Science) has to do with religion.
I would like to hear views from lonely planet's visitors, what they think?
Monday, April 18, 2005
Just a Question
For today's post I have just one question. Name the first country which gave voting rights to women? Do I know this....hmm, yes I do.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Crack-it
That is what BCCI need to do with our Indian Cricket team to get the consistent performance from them. These players play in the same manner as government employees work. And they do because they know their job is secure. Win or lose is the part of the game but the problem with Indian team is the way they lose.
If you compare these two teams (Pak & India), Indian team have more heavy-weight players than pak. Our players must know that we win a team game only when we play for the team not for self. In the 3rd ODI the way sachin, ganguly, yuvraj got out was horrible and that's not the first time they out like that, why they don't learn from mistake.
I believe media, our sentiments, sponsors also responsible for their performance. Because in one match they play 'tabartor' (means they really play) and then for next couple of days becomes "headlines" everywhere. If we see the record book the only consistent player in Indian team is Dravid (touchwood) and this guy was never a media favorite.
BCCI should learn from Australian cricket board, they laid-off Waugh even after making a record tests win in a row for australian team. If this would be BCCI then this guy (waugh) remain as captain until he can stand on his feet. BCCI seems more interested in making money than giving a champion team.
In my views, if someone doesn't perform in 4-5 matches in a row we should have his replacement. I feel our players are not enough strong mentally. First in test match they lost after leading and now it looks like same thing could be happened in ODI (until 4 ODIs it's already happened). If a team can not defend 300+ target then that team must be aware that there is something really wrong. And it seems India is in the way to make this their habbit (as they lost earlier too while defending 300+).
Even after writing all this I am again going to watch next 2 matches....WHY? What can I do, "Dil hai ki manta nahi"
(I was planning to write this post once all ODIs played but after reading Prasad's post couldn't control myself)
If you compare these two teams (Pak & India), Indian team have more heavy-weight players than pak. Our players must know that we win a team game only when we play for the team not for self. In the 3rd ODI the way sachin, ganguly, yuvraj got out was horrible and that's not the first time they out like that, why they don't learn from mistake.
I believe media, our sentiments, sponsors also responsible for their performance. Because in one match they play 'tabartor' (means they really play) and then for next couple of days becomes "headlines" everywhere. If we see the record book the only consistent player in Indian team is Dravid (touchwood) and this guy was never a media favorite.
BCCI should learn from Australian cricket board, they laid-off Waugh even after making a record tests win in a row for australian team. If this would be BCCI then this guy (waugh) remain as captain until he can stand on his feet. BCCI seems more interested in making money than giving a champion team.
In my views, if someone doesn't perform in 4-5 matches in a row we should have his replacement. I feel our players are not enough strong mentally. First in test match they lost after leading and now it looks like same thing could be happened in ODI (until 4 ODIs it's already happened). If a team can not defend 300+ target then that team must be aware that there is something really wrong. And it seems India is in the way to make this their habbit (as they lost earlier too while defending 300+).
Even after writing all this I am again going to watch next 2 matches....WHY? What can I do, "Dil hai ki manta nahi"
(I was planning to write this post once all ODIs played but after reading Prasad's post couldn't control myself)
Monday, April 11, 2005
Black
Even though by this time lots of good things already written for this movie but still I want to add few more words of appreciation. This sunday I finally watched Black and will say it's really a very good movie. All the characters of the movie have done their parts very well. Considering the first movie for a little girl (who played Rani's childhood), I will say she is best in the movie. Big-B and Rani have done a great job too. I will be surprised if this movie doesn't represent India in next foreign film category for Oscar. Sanjay L. Bhansali have made a really beautiful movie, a sentimental one. One of the dialogue is going to be a permanent part of lonely planet....Any guess? (If you have already watched this movie).
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Do Aankhen Barah Haath, in colour!
Do Aankhen Barah Haath, a classic movie directed by V Shantaram, will be colourised and digitalised following the success of K Asif's epic Mughal-e-Azam.
An Australian company (TimeBrush), is going to revive this movie digitally and will colourise too, which was made in black and white in 1956 (theatrical releases in 1957). If the colourisation schemes work, the film would release in India this Diwali (end of November).
I have seen this movie, very long time back when I only liked the action movie even then I really really liked that movie (and today it's in my favorite movie list), concept was very good, song was good....., "Ae Malik tere bande hum aise hon humare karam........" Who can forget this famous song from this movie. Waiting egarly to watch this movie again but this time in color.
An Australian company (TimeBrush), is going to revive this movie digitally and will colourise too, which was made in black and white in 1956 (theatrical releases in 1957). If the colourisation schemes work, the film would release in India this Diwali (end of November).
I have seen this movie, very long time back when I only liked the action movie even then I really really liked that movie (and today it's in my favorite movie list), concept was very good, song was good....., "Ae Malik tere bande hum aise hon humare karam........" Who can forget this famous song from this movie. Waiting egarly to watch this movie again but this time in color.
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