Should Domestic Violence be dealt with privately or publicly?
tejbir said…
privately if its mild but if it crosses all excesses then make it public and bring the offending one to social shame HAPPY NEW YEAR, brother!
Frenchita said…
Domestic violence should always be dealt with ...in private... within family or in public ...in the courts Womens should be counselled to speak up and report it to the authorities . I am aware doing so will weaken their position in the household ..will hurt them and their children more ...but unless the perpretrator is reprimanded ..this evil in our society will continue to haunt us . There are enough organizations nowadays that will take up their case and protect them ..
Umesh said…
This is a serious social problem. Most of the cases it goes unreported. Victims prefer to suffer in silence because reporting leads to certain end of relation. education and economic independence can only be the solution to this social sickness. This will give women the courage to fight back.
DecentmonKey said…
Any violence is a crime and the perpetrator should not go scotfree.. the victims should be strong enough to report any abuse, which is not done in many domestic cases due to factors like societal pressure, children, financial dependence etc..
Lostpatrol53 said…
I go with a larger definition of violence, stretching it from its conventional, of physical abuse, to include cruelty in all its forms. Further, wives alone are not its victims, husbands, children and parents and siblings are too...Domestic viloence seldom remains private in India, as living quarters are cramped and even walls have ears, neighbors especially. Hence there is no choice there. What happens after its public differs, depending on 'mind your own business' attitude of neighbors, and 'limit of forebearance' by anyone of teh victims. Fight, flight, do or die etc.
Hershey Desai said…
the better question is...should domestic violence even exist? Ok, I can understand every family fights sometimes, but things should not get so out of hand that we need to ask questions like the ones mentioned here. Later Hershey Desai added…
Since domestic violence is very much a problem in this world, I feel it should be dealth with privately, that is, unless things get far too out of hand, meaning, if you significant other is abusing you to the point of physical harm or emotionally driving you to the point of suicide, then yes things need to be spilled into the public. For, I may not know of other countries, but we indians are a fierce lot and will not tolerate such insolent behaviour at all. If the person is hurting you, tell it to the public, they will hound him to no end... and who knows, with the guilt and shame and public humilation the person may improve and not do such a deed in the future. But don't fight people don't fight... wanna let some steam off, do what I do... take a nice stuffed punching bag and GO WILD!!! good anger management. Ofcourse you can also just leave a nice amount of superglue on your boss' chair...heheh
anjali said…
in my opinion.............d victims of domestic violence are so weak dat dey can't solve it privately........someone has to support them to raise their voice against it.......cz if dey r strong enuff dey ll never be victimised...... thanx for wishing me and make me feel i m wanted here on o3............:DD tc bye
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Ban on Coca-Cola
Ban on Coca-Cola products is in the interest of society or it is political motivated?
frenchita said…
Not sure .. whatever it is .coca cola should be banned and our indian products encouraged
Santosh said…
Coke must be banned in India without taking political pressure from America. Nothing in India is in the interst of society, its bad politics only. Coprporate is a good movie on this subject.
tejbir said…
how long do we want our products to be sub-standard and saved from competition? as for harm that coke may have........ how long are we going to police what the populace eats and drinks? I don't drink coke/pepsi and always prefer Amul Kool (flavored milk) to any other cool drink but i don't advocate any sort of ban. banning things doesn't let people get mature besides huge loss of income for the state. do we really believe that Gujarat is a dry state? any idea how much revenue is lost just because it is wet under the table and how much corruption is abetted?
lostpatrol53 said…
As much as prohibition is in the interest of revenue department
ninja hershey said…
ahem... LONG LIVE COKE!!!!! PEPSI SUCKS!!! seriously, its just too much...all this bans...come on..we have been having coke for years... next people will ban sugarcane juice coz it has high sugar content thus making you fat. some things can't be banned. On a lighter note, did you know that if they did not add coloring to coke, it would be green in color.
DecentmonKey said…
Banning is not the solution.. but the food safety laws should be strengthened and stringent, for any global or local products..
lavina said…
mmm......would banning help if we are determined to drink?? Something else needs to be changed! MInd set.....
Busybee said…
I always felt that this banning is politically motivated...its dug up every time we want to twist US's arms...and these serve as a small reminder. There are so many ills in the Indian society, our water is polluted, some of our drugs are actually poison, and the first thing we go and ban is a drink that mostly the ones with money buy.
umesh said…
I am not for ban on Coca cola products. All other soft drink companies also violate rules. you can't punish just because they are american.I think this will give a wrong signal while India is one of it's close friends. Cheers, -us
GussaWaala said…
Why ban coca cola? If they did something wrong then let a proper and honest judicial process handle it. If coca cola is banned then India (and frenchita..lol) are saying that no Indian product or services should be sold anywhere in the world. Banning coca cola should go hand in hand with banning all out sourcing, BPOs, and garment exports too. Now does that make sense?
Ashiya said…
Hi, Not sure if any of such moves stops anything... i think it just gets more focus on the Bottled issues.. Wud such things stop a person from drinking Coke... Nah dont think so..
ruggedboyz said…
what i reckon on this one is some thing way away of all said above, that is that if i am to die or live no cola pesticides can make me live and no bactria be of help either to improve my position and so banning cola for me is like u bar from mountaineering coz u fear one of the visiting patron may slip in one word "stupid"
frenchita said…
Not sure .. whatever it is .coca cola should be banned and our indian products encouraged
Santosh said…
Coke must be banned in India without taking political pressure from America. Nothing in India is in the interst of society, its bad politics only. Coprporate is a good movie on this subject.
tejbir said…
how long do we want our products to be sub-standard and saved from competition? as for harm that coke may have........ how long are we going to police what the populace eats and drinks? I don't drink coke/pepsi and always prefer Amul Kool (flavored milk) to any other cool drink but i don't advocate any sort of ban. banning things doesn't let people get mature besides huge loss of income for the state. do we really believe that Gujarat is a dry state? any idea how much revenue is lost just because it is wet under the table and how much corruption is abetted?
lostpatrol53 said…
As much as prohibition is in the interest of revenue department
ninja hershey said…
ahem... LONG LIVE COKE!!!!! PEPSI SUCKS!!! seriously, its just too much...all this bans...come on..we have been having coke for years... next people will ban sugarcane juice coz it has high sugar content thus making you fat. some things can't be banned. On a lighter note, did you know that if they did not add coloring to coke, it would be green in color.
DecentmonKey said…
Banning is not the solution.. but the food safety laws should be strengthened and stringent, for any global or local products..
lavina said…
mmm......would banning help if we are determined to drink?? Something else needs to be changed! MInd set.....
Busybee said…
I always felt that this banning is politically motivated...its dug up every time we want to twist US's arms...and these serve as a small reminder. There are so many ills in the Indian society, our water is polluted, some of our drugs are actually poison, and the first thing we go and ban is a drink that mostly the ones with money buy.
umesh said…
I am not for ban on Coca cola products. All other soft drink companies also violate rules. you can't punish just because they are american.I think this will give a wrong signal while India is one of it's close friends. Cheers, -us
GussaWaala said…
Why ban coca cola? If they did something wrong then let a proper and honest judicial process handle it. If coca cola is banned then India (and frenchita..lol) are saying that no Indian product or services should be sold anywhere in the world. Banning coca cola should go hand in hand with banning all out sourcing, BPOs, and garment exports too. Now does that make sense?
Ashiya said…
Hi, Not sure if any of such moves stops anything... i think it just gets more focus on the Bottled issues.. Wud such things stop a person from drinking Coke... Nah dont think so..
ruggedboyz said…
what i reckon on this one is some thing way away of all said above, that is that if i am to die or live no cola pesticides can make me live and no bactria be of help either to improve my position and so banning cola for me is like u bar from mountaineering coz u fear one of the visiting patron may slip in one word "stupid"
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Ban on Processions
Processions and Protest marches taken out by political parties, trade unions and
other social and religious organisations create much inconvenience to road-users.
Should there be complete ban on such type of Processions?
Tejbir said…
rather than banning them why not start imposing some kind of fees? this way, the state will earn some revenue and people who face probs could be taxed a little less and then it will also bring out how many people "really" support the cause for which they take out processions will they pay to support the cause?
Savy said…
not a second thought on this..these should be banned impromptu. tej..state earns enuff already and wheres this revenue going to come from?political parties earn public money only. I think there should only be debates on prime tv :)
Gangadhar said…
there should be a ban but not completely..sparing some busy areas like..
frenchita said…
No ..cannot ban these things ..not in a democratic country like ours . govt should insist on some rules laid down ..processionists should pay for police security and all other charges incurred .. any deviations ..any rough stuff ..and police have the final say in closing down the processions ..
DecentmonKey said…
People will take out processions to protest even this proposed ban on processions.. in a democracy, people have a right to protest against any injustices.. better solution will be to restrict them in only certain areas so as to cause minimal disruption to general public..
Sumit said…
I think that there should be a dedicated place for such possessions where such organizations can protest as per thier wish without disrupting the normal life, and the concerned authority or people should be answerable to these protests at the end of the day... so that the protest can lead to some sort of result.
wise donkey said…
complete ban is wrong. but since they cause probs, let them be regulated. only certain zones, and only during certain hours for religious, political, and trade union ones. for issues relating to environment and health and people, if they are relevant to that date, exceptions should be made. for eg : for ngos on water probs on the un nominated date. those who want to protest otherwise should simply wear badges, or tshirts which speak about the issue, in their day to day life.
umesh said…
Right to protest is the fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution.People have no other suitable platform to register their protest to catch attention of people from the government. We are proud to be the citizen of this great democrcy.There is no question of banning them.But we can workout a plan to cause minimum inconvenience to the general public. cheers, -us
ninja hershey said…
well I wouldn't say BAN...but it would be nice if they didn't make such a big show about it, specially during heavy traffic.
ruggedboyz said…
procession is difinetely a source of in convinence and so a place be alloted for all the politically active and socially sentive people to show their emotions and it be ensured that they not be allowed to breach out of that alloted region is all i think on this tc shrawan bye
lostpatrol53 said…
I suggest the road-users should set up shop in the middle of the road and start business while luring the the processionits into shopping!
other social and religious organisations create much inconvenience to road-users.
Should there be complete ban on such type of Processions?
Tejbir said…
rather than banning them why not start imposing some kind of fees? this way, the state will earn some revenue and people who face probs could be taxed a little less and then it will also bring out how many people "really" support the cause for which they take out processions will they pay to support the cause?
Savy said…
not a second thought on this..these should be banned impromptu. tej..state earns enuff already and wheres this revenue going to come from?political parties earn public money only. I think there should only be debates on prime tv :)
Gangadhar said…
there should be a ban but not completely..sparing some busy areas like..
frenchita said…
No ..cannot ban these things ..not in a democratic country like ours . govt should insist on some rules laid down ..processionists should pay for police security and all other charges incurred .. any deviations ..any rough stuff ..and police have the final say in closing down the processions ..
DecentmonKey said…
People will take out processions to protest even this proposed ban on processions.. in a democracy, people have a right to protest against any injustices.. better solution will be to restrict them in only certain areas so as to cause minimal disruption to general public..
Sumit said…
I think that there should be a dedicated place for such possessions where such organizations can protest as per thier wish without disrupting the normal life, and the concerned authority or people should be answerable to these protests at the end of the day... so that the protest can lead to some sort of result.
wise donkey said…
complete ban is wrong. but since they cause probs, let them be regulated. only certain zones, and only during certain hours for religious, political, and trade union ones. for issues relating to environment and health and people, if they are relevant to that date, exceptions should be made. for eg : for ngos on water probs on the un nominated date. those who want to protest otherwise should simply wear badges, or tshirts which speak about the issue, in their day to day life.
umesh said…
Right to protest is the fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution.People have no other suitable platform to register their protest to catch attention of people from the government. We are proud to be the citizen of this great democrcy.There is no question of banning them.But we can workout a plan to cause minimum inconvenience to the general public. cheers, -us
ninja hershey said…
well I wouldn't say BAN...but it would be nice if they didn't make such a big show about it, specially during heavy traffic.
ruggedboyz said…
procession is difinetely a source of in convinence and so a place be alloted for all the politically active and socially sentive people to show their emotions and it be ensured that they not be allowed to breach out of that alloted region is all i think on this tc shrawan bye
lostpatrol53 said…
I suggest the road-users should set up shop in the middle of the road and start business while luring the the processionits into shopping!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Dating Allowance
Should employees be paid dating allowance?
Is India ready for dating allowance?
taira said…
Well in my opinion its all a matter of perspectives. What is dating allowance..........just some extra bonus money being distributed by companies for the benefit of their employees and this term/activity definitely sounds a lot more recreational. But why the hullaboo over it..... just take it as any other allowance being given by the organisation....say, like birthday allowance. Whether its dating or birthday, its not necessary that we spend or utilise it for that purpose only. Even if we do, so what.....all the more better. But this hype is there because an employee was dating another one within the same organisation despite being married. Well the allowances does not have to do anything with it. If a person has to go two ways, it would still go for it...whether within the organisation or outside it. And btw, even our company gives us both but this has never ever created any problems because of it. So stop comparing the two and see them as two different aspects. Cheers :))
ninja said…
Dating allowance? Got no clue what it is but from what I can sum up its basically telling your boss to give you a little extra cash so you can go dating your partner instead of working... sure..what a brilliant idea that is to get money...idiots...don't you know anything about good advertising. You should ask for extra tuiton allowance...tell the boss that you want to improve your skills at work and are willing to join tuitons at his expense..use that money for dating..atleast he will give the cash that way...but yea "dating allowance"... I do like that...worth a shot to use on dad. "dad I need my allowance.." he gives it to me. "and dad..i need my dating allowance too"... will probably get shot in the head..but its worth a try. so shawan...how are you?
anjali said…
dating allowance...............gud idea....having fun on company's expense......gr8888!!
tejbir said…
i don't need a dating allowance but i do need a dating leave atleast 24 in a year!!!
umesh said…
I heard about a wife who is complaining about the dating allowance being given to husband by a company in the US. well...people complain only they see misuse of the purpose. Increase in the bonus might serve as more meaning than giving allowances in the name of dating ; it looks so odd and funny. chers, -us
frenchita said…
never heard of it until now ...in the US that is anyhow if the company wants to give one to an employee to destress while out with a date ..I suppose it is alright .. I dont see how this can be abused .. I love what the ninja says here ... wow ..India sure is making progress ..and in the right direction too !!
lavina said…
Dating allowance? I do not mind coz:- 1) All inflows are welcome....I do not care the head under which they are clubbed.... 2) One query....would there be any tax deductions??? 3) Any qualifications required?? lolz... Let us have it anyways...ha ha
The Bard said…
dating allowance ??...as such the company said to be giving this has refused there is no such allowance given...from my perspective i have seen many companies encoruaging inter company dating and they provide huge marriage allowances if 2 of their employees make a couple.. just one way to keep both husb n wife in the company so that they spend more time in office than at home ..everything leads to exploitation
ruggedboyz said…
on dating allowance i think that , the term dating is a loose ly used term isnt dating all about just meeting a person so if ur are given a certain amount to chill with ur friends and kins i see no wrong and see indi always ready for such stuff thanx byee see you shrawan
Shady said…
have all the allowance , need a date . so that my company could do
.:Thisisme:Is It Me or..?:. said…
I dont mind any allowance as long as it goes into my pocket :P but is it neccessary to date a fella colleague?..so boring! *yawn* n anyways..all this luks like a way to exploit employees,..so that they spend more time in offc!! X-(
Is India ready for dating allowance?
taira said…
Well in my opinion its all a matter of perspectives. What is dating allowance..........just some extra bonus money being distributed by companies for the benefit of their employees and this term/activity definitely sounds a lot more recreational. But why the hullaboo over it..... just take it as any other allowance being given by the organisation....say, like birthday allowance. Whether its dating or birthday, its not necessary that we spend or utilise it for that purpose only. Even if we do, so what.....all the more better. But this hype is there because an employee was dating another one within the same organisation despite being married. Well the allowances does not have to do anything with it. If a person has to go two ways, it would still go for it...whether within the organisation or outside it. And btw, even our company gives us both but this has never ever created any problems because of it. So stop comparing the two and see them as two different aspects. Cheers :))
ninja said…
Dating allowance? Got no clue what it is but from what I can sum up its basically telling your boss to give you a little extra cash so you can go dating your partner instead of working... sure..what a brilliant idea that is to get money...idiots...don't you know anything about good advertising. You should ask for extra tuiton allowance...tell the boss that you want to improve your skills at work and are willing to join tuitons at his expense..use that money for dating..atleast he will give the cash that way...but yea "dating allowance"... I do like that...worth a shot to use on dad. "dad I need my allowance.." he gives it to me. "and dad..i need my dating allowance too"... will probably get shot in the head..but its worth a try. so shawan...how are you?
anjali said…
dating allowance...............gud idea....having fun on company's expense......gr8888!!
tejbir said…
i don't need a dating allowance but i do need a dating leave atleast 24 in a year!!!
umesh said…
I heard about a wife who is complaining about the dating allowance being given to husband by a company in the US. well...people complain only they see misuse of the purpose. Increase in the bonus might serve as more meaning than giving allowances in the name of dating ; it looks so odd and funny. chers, -us
frenchita said…
never heard of it until now ...in the US that is anyhow if the company wants to give one to an employee to destress while out with a date ..I suppose it is alright .. I dont see how this can be abused .. I love what the ninja says here ... wow ..India sure is making progress ..and in the right direction too !!
lavina said…
Dating allowance? I do not mind coz:- 1) All inflows are welcome....I do not care the head under which they are clubbed.... 2) One query....would there be any tax deductions??? 3) Any qualifications required?? lolz... Let us have it anyways...ha ha
The Bard said…
dating allowance ??...as such the company said to be giving this has refused there is no such allowance given...from my perspective i have seen many companies encoruaging inter company dating and they provide huge marriage allowances if 2 of their employees make a couple.. just one way to keep both husb n wife in the company so that they spend more time in office than at home ..everything leads to exploitation
ruggedboyz said…
on dating allowance i think that , the term dating is a loose ly used term isnt dating all about just meeting a person so if ur are given a certain amount to chill with ur friends and kins i see no wrong and see indi always ready for such stuff thanx byee see you shrawan
Shady said…
have all the allowance , need a date . so that my company could do
.:Thisisme:Is It Me or..?:. said…
I dont mind any allowance as long as it goes into my pocket :P but is it neccessary to date a fella colleague?..so boring! *yawn* n anyways..all this luks like a way to exploit employees,..so that they spend more time in offc!! X-(
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Indian youth and Happiness
A survey has placed Indian youth among the happiest in the world.
What are the factors that makes the youth happy?
What are the factors that makes the youth happy?
Busybee said…
its contentment with our lot in life alongwith the social life i.e. a family around for moral support, religion etc which keeps Indians happy.
ninja said…
why any youth is at the peak of happiness? the fact that they have the strength and stamina and will to do crazy stuff.You will rarely see a 50 year old go skydiving... Being young is always the key factor to happiness... and those old fellas who are getting disappointed ...don't be... the key to be young is to feel young...in your mind and heart if you are a teen..then you are a teen.
Lust4Life said…
Its the carefree attitude of the youth that keeps them happy always.
frenchita said…
Although Indians have limited choice compared to the West as far professions are concerned , they manage to be content and prosperous with the system they have. Most Indian youth want to get educated and progress further . Their ideals are democratic ..not too religion based .or regionally based as were their parents before them . Don't forget Internet has opened new horizons for Indian youth who genetically are endowed with a scientific and mathematical state of mind beyond any other race of youths in the world This era on internet communication and inventions is just perfect for the Indian brain. There are no limitations on the horizon for them .
savy said…
indian youth is happy because for one youth also means a sort of freedom from some bindings because of the family protectiveness..and at the same time he feels secured even after grown up coz at the time of anycrisis..theres always family around.Decisions in Indian families are usually taken together so theres generally less burden.so..i wd attribute it all to our culture and familial ties.
tejbir said…
Indian society's renaisance is what makes a part of Indian youth happy BUT, i believe its a fallacy, given the youth in rural areas: farmers as young as 28 committing suicide in AP/Maharashtra and youth in non-descript towns of Kalahari/Kolkata working in inhuman conditions apart from many other incidents that dont catch the interest of the fourth estate make me reject this survey we are talking about here
wise donkey said…
there was another survey last month which didnt put us on the happiness map. it depends on who they were talking to. If one goes by sheer numbers, i dont think Indians can be happy. there is no social security, no employment opp for everyone like the scandinavian countries or fair laws or harmony. if they are happy what are they happy about ? they have pepsi and can go to macdonalds?
umesh said…
Indian youth is educated, confident, self reliant. Motivated by the economic boom, supported by family background and generation of positive approach make the youth to more happier than ever. They are ready to face any challenges. Cheers, -us
Rajeev said…
I think it is because of their spiritual enlightenment. www.tekno-world.blogspot.com
ruggedboyz said…
i think youth is an age where most are care free and so most people in their youth are people who care not of things that need actually some anxiousness are let go by them well why indian ? if is asked to me that is quiet a fix i thought coz indians are happy in less unlike their middle east or western counter point but some how i dont think it has indian thing to do with it !!
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Domestic Violence Act
Do you think that Domestic Violence Act would be sufficient to end
the problem of abuse?
Is the Domestic Violence Act harsh on Indian men?
tejbir said…
At the outset its an utter shame on Indians to have an act such as this to protect women when we are a nation which has for over 1000s of years worshipped women in so many forms. I'd prefer a manner where a man is put to shame for abusing physically any woman and i don't accept any reason what so ever for physically assulting a woman there are many civil ways to put across any injustice by women
umesh said…
We have so many rules for the better governance. Every time when people find it easy to break it a new law comes into force. We have enough misuse of many rigid laws, many times by the originator them selves. When TADA was found to be not enough another law was put in force. As long as if you dont prevent the law makers from breaking it,any kind of strict law is use less.
Rajesh(Kachra King) said…
well hlaf the indian women who get beetings and keep quite are pativrata .. and basically dun go and complain .. to provoke these women there are non-pativrata women who form social organizations. Of the rest some women are over morden .. they have back-ups ... the rest are rebllious .. even if nothing happens then they beat themselves and go and report ... poor Man where does is stand .. ** I am not mocking .. this is on serious note ..
ruggedboyz said…
if the law can be of help bring to book the drunked man who has the knack of hitting his better half for fun, on her legible demands and for an object of taking his frustration out then it is fine but but but if it gives immense power to women using it for personal vendetaa then is where the problem and the writing on the wall for me take care see you byee
frenchita said…
so happy to know that there is a domestic violence act in place now ..even if it doesnt end the violence .it will certainly be a deterrent for the man and his family ..and it gives the woman a tool to use when she is in trouble no , the domestic act is not harsh on an Indian man ..not on any man..he need not worry about it if he is not guilty ..remember no woman likes to go on record or to court citing physical abuse from her man ..it is so demeaning . the abuse of woman will continue in my opinion ..why in the first place do we need a mandate from the law to take care of it..does man not have a sense of right and wrong , might not being right ..in every case ? its a shame !
Binoe said…
Its all am Un Democratic Law passed by certain Hon. Ministers to secure thier seats in the forth comming elections and encouraging Un Democracy in the Worlds Largest Democracy.
savy said…
not at all..i think it will be grossly misused like the antidowry law.
Rajeev said…
It is surprising that women support domestioc violence.
ninja said…
its just sad to know that society even NEEDS such an act. I don't get it...simply don't get it...what kind of a sick demented individual hits women...
DecentmonKey said…
Domestic violence should not be tolerated, but any unfair law is not a solution.. laws should be one and equal to all irrespective of any gender based descrimination..
the problem of abuse?
Is the Domestic Violence Act harsh on Indian men?
tejbir said…
At the outset its an utter shame on Indians to have an act such as this to protect women when we are a nation which has for over 1000s of years worshipped women in so many forms. I'd prefer a manner where a man is put to shame for abusing physically any woman and i don't accept any reason what so ever for physically assulting a woman there are many civil ways to put across any injustice by women
umesh said…
We have so many rules for the better governance. Every time when people find it easy to break it a new law comes into force. We have enough misuse of many rigid laws, many times by the originator them selves. When TADA was found to be not enough another law was put in force. As long as if you dont prevent the law makers from breaking it,any kind of strict law is use less.
Rajesh(Kachra King) said…
well hlaf the indian women who get beetings and keep quite are pativrata .. and basically dun go and complain .. to provoke these women there are non-pativrata women who form social organizations. Of the rest some women are over morden .. they have back-ups ... the rest are rebllious .. even if nothing happens then they beat themselves and go and report ... poor Man where does is stand .. ** I am not mocking .. this is on serious note ..
ruggedboyz said…
if the law can be of help bring to book the drunked man who has the knack of hitting his better half for fun, on her legible demands and for an object of taking his frustration out then it is fine but but but if it gives immense power to women using it for personal vendetaa then is where the problem and the writing on the wall for me take care see you byee
frenchita said…
so happy to know that there is a domestic violence act in place now ..even if it doesnt end the violence .it will certainly be a deterrent for the man and his family ..and it gives the woman a tool to use when she is in trouble no , the domestic act is not harsh on an Indian man ..not on any man..he need not worry about it if he is not guilty ..remember no woman likes to go on record or to court citing physical abuse from her man ..it is so demeaning . the abuse of woman will continue in my opinion ..why in the first place do we need a mandate from the law to take care of it..does man not have a sense of right and wrong , might not being right ..in every case ? its a shame !
Binoe said…
Its all am Un Democratic Law passed by certain Hon. Ministers to secure thier seats in the forth comming elections and encouraging Un Democracy in the Worlds Largest Democracy.
savy said…
not at all..i think it will be grossly misused like the antidowry law.
Rajeev said…
It is surprising that women support domestioc violence.
ninja said…
its just sad to know that society even NEEDS such an act. I don't get it...simply don't get it...what kind of a sick demented individual hits women...
DecentmonKey said…
Domestic violence should not be tolerated, but any unfair law is not a solution.. laws should be one and equal to all irrespective of any gender based descrimination..
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Financial Literacy course at school level
CBSE is planning to introduce a job-oriented course at the 10+2 level that will teach children about money management, saving insurance and the stock market.
Do you think that this move will rob children of their childhood?
savy said…
i dont think so..it will gear them and utilise their time better.In anycase..theres barely any childhood left at this level..children are mainly slogging fr their exams and entrances.i prefer this to slogging anyday
Busybee said…
No it wont. It will teach them things they need to know. But it remains to be seen as to how many will really 'learn' & 'remember'. Most of us study only to get through the exams :D. IMO this course should be added to every stream after +12
ninja said…
no... for what its worth this may actually be HELPFUL. See after going through this, one can actually use a lot of technical terms on their dads to help extract more allowance money... any chance I can get around..60000 bucks in advance?
Rajesh(Kachra King) said...
How can studying something rob children of their childhood?? But what does CBSE reallt ubted ti do? does is mean that Govt. is encouraging children to start working after +2 ???
ruggedboyz said…
now if grown ups of 10+2 level and not kids are gonna learn the ropes of business and management, i see no reason to ever blink an eye lid over it
DecentmonKey said…
In fact it is good for the youth to get some education in financial field.. as long as corporates or professionals with vested interest are not be allowed to infiltrate these courses in any way..
umesh said…
I dont think it will. children will study the subject like as any other subjects with the intention to get through. But it remains to be seen who will take up seriously for a job.It is a tender age meant only for learning,not for earning, if they do,they might get lost in the midst of so called money managers.
BEPenfriends said…
It helps them to manage money because this is the age they are spending a lot of money on waste things. If they know how to manage they will produce wealth from that
frenchita said…
No no ..it would be totally welcome practical and useful in life too ...unlike calculus !!
Do you think that this move will rob children of their childhood?
savy said…
i dont think so..it will gear them and utilise their time better.In anycase..theres barely any childhood left at this level..children are mainly slogging fr their exams and entrances.i prefer this to slogging anyday
Busybee said…
No it wont. It will teach them things they need to know. But it remains to be seen as to how many will really 'learn' & 'remember'. Most of us study only to get through the exams :D. IMO this course should be added to every stream after +12
ninja said…
no... for what its worth this may actually be HELPFUL. See after going through this, one can actually use a lot of technical terms on their dads to help extract more allowance money... any chance I can get around..60000 bucks in advance?
Rajesh(Kachra King) said...
How can studying something rob children of their childhood?? But what does CBSE reallt ubted ti do? does is mean that Govt. is encouraging children to start working after +2 ???
ruggedboyz said…
now if grown ups of 10+2 level and not kids are gonna learn the ropes of business and management, i see no reason to ever blink an eye lid over it
DecentmonKey said…
In fact it is good for the youth to get some education in financial field.. as long as corporates or professionals with vested interest are not be allowed to infiltrate these courses in any way..
umesh said…
I dont think it will. children will study the subject like as any other subjects with the intention to get through. But it remains to be seen who will take up seriously for a job.It is a tender age meant only for learning,not for earning, if they do,they might get lost in the midst of so called money managers.
BEPenfriends said…
It helps them to manage money because this is the age they are spending a lot of money on waste things. If they know how to manage they will produce wealth from that
frenchita said…
No no ..it would be totally welcome practical and useful in life too ...unlike calculus !!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Renaming a City
Bangalore to Bengaluru
Does it make any sense to change the name of a City?
ruggedboyz said…
how progressive are we not , we are people who can put millions to change a humble name we care not for the tax paying public we are indiffrent to the ones that already got use to it , also to the cosmopolitian that has evovled their we only want to change name s and prove our superiority but we are only wasting money in the name of this silly rechristening
Saaya said…
guess the brand "BANGALORE" will remain even if it becomes "Bengaluru" !! guess instead of debating over name ; govt should concentrate on other important matters in the city. Our leaders are always very wise to redireect peoples attention to some unrelated topics to cover up urgent and important topics. If "Bengaluru" comes up along with better roads and less traffic jams; less cost of living as a package it makes a lot sense. otherwise it it "Bangalore " or "Bengaluru" it does not make difference for a normal bangalorean like me !!
Wise donkey said…
either way its fine. as long as we dont lose perspective on whats important. this is not a priority definitely.
Frenchita said…
Yes. All our cities should be named the Indian way ...no reminders of British or Muslim rule .. doing so is not taking away from any other priorities ..like feeding the poor .! but it does instill a sense of patriotism in us ..
Umesh says: said…
Re naming the city sometimes invite bring irritation to people.When bombay was renamed as mumbai there were a lot of agitation.Even I felt bit unusual. But Bengaluru, I Like it. Because it is Namma Bengaluru.It is a good beginninig for karnataka.
DecentmonKey said…
Rechristening in bits and parts, cities then airports etc.. with neither national consensus nor referandum shows the regionalism and whims and fancies of state governments or their leaders.. If renaming is desired by the people, it should start with renaming India as Bharat first..
Rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well now a days folks dun know how to spell simple regional words .. they add english accent to them .. so whatz the point changing bangalore to bengaluru :P .. I doubt anyone can say it so traditionally .. but then its good to have the original names back .. i dun have anything against them ....
Rajeev Vashisht said…
Where public sentiments are involved, public should be allowed to do what they want.
Tejbir said…
change of name can be out of two reasons political or actual reason supported by the populace while earlier ends at being a gimmick and is never accepted vernacularly, the later is good as it answers the beliefs of the people and their history, culture and should be respected
Bepenfriends Blogs said…
It is a waste of time, effort. Instead of changing the name they must have changed the Infra structure of Bangalore. Anyway we are going to call as Bnagalore instead of Bengaluru.
o3ninja said…
hmph..whats in a name... i have seen places called " hell" ...even worse.. i know a place called "sample"...can you believe going there...seeing a signboard " You are in sample"...read it a few times fast to figure out what it says...but hey..they changed bombay to mumbai..so well..it doesn't make a damn difference...its a city..no one is going to tease a city you know. cities don't have feelings... all this ruckus for a name...
Does it make any sense to change the name of a City?
ruggedboyz said…
how progressive are we not , we are people who can put millions to change a humble name we care not for the tax paying public we are indiffrent to the ones that already got use to it , also to the cosmopolitian that has evovled their we only want to change name s and prove our superiority but we are only wasting money in the name of this silly rechristening
Saaya said…
guess the brand "BANGALORE" will remain even if it becomes "Bengaluru" !! guess instead of debating over name ; govt should concentrate on other important matters in the city. Our leaders are always very wise to redireect peoples attention to some unrelated topics to cover up urgent and important topics. If "Bengaluru" comes up along with better roads and less traffic jams; less cost of living as a package it makes a lot sense. otherwise it it "Bangalore " or "Bengaluru" it does not make difference for a normal bangalorean like me !!
Wise donkey said…
either way its fine. as long as we dont lose perspective on whats important. this is not a priority definitely.
Frenchita said…
Yes. All our cities should be named the Indian way ...no reminders of British or Muslim rule .. doing so is not taking away from any other priorities ..like feeding the poor .! but it does instill a sense of patriotism in us ..
Umesh says: said…
Re naming the city sometimes invite bring irritation to people.When bombay was renamed as mumbai there were a lot of agitation.Even I felt bit unusual. But Bengaluru, I Like it. Because it is Namma Bengaluru.It is a good beginninig for karnataka.
DecentmonKey said…
Rechristening in bits and parts, cities then airports etc.. with neither national consensus nor referandum shows the regionalism and whims and fancies of state governments or their leaders.. If renaming is desired by the people, it should start with renaming India as Bharat first..
Rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well now a days folks dun know how to spell simple regional words .. they add english accent to them .. so whatz the point changing bangalore to bengaluru :P .. I doubt anyone can say it so traditionally .. but then its good to have the original names back .. i dun have anything against them ....
Rajeev Vashisht said…
Where public sentiments are involved, public should be allowed to do what they want.
Tejbir said…
change of name can be out of two reasons political or actual reason supported by the populace while earlier ends at being a gimmick and is never accepted vernacularly, the later is good as it answers the beliefs of the people and their history, culture and should be respected
Bepenfriends Blogs said…
It is a waste of time, effort. Instead of changing the name they must have changed the Infra structure of Bangalore. Anyway we are going to call as Bnagalore instead of Bengaluru.
o3ninja said…
hmph..whats in a name... i have seen places called " hell" ...even worse.. i know a place called "sample"...can you believe going there...seeing a signboard " You are in sample"...read it a few times fast to figure out what it says...but hey..they changed bombay to mumbai..so well..it doesn't make a damn difference...its a city..no one is going to tease a city you know. cities don't have feelings... all this ruckus for a name...
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Cellphones and Kids
Do you think that cellphones are distancing kids from their family?
savy said…
absolutely yes! they are at a call away from the distractions..and most of the time havenot heard whatever is told to them..repeating becomes so irritating and avoidable exercise.They are tuned 24x7 to their own planet...
frenchita said…
Don't know about distancing from family ..but kids should not be allowed to have cell phones unless it is to keep in touch .. for safety's sake . It has been abused , both by parents and kids alike . Granted the cell phones are a boon ,but also the reason for car accidents ,aloofness from family and nuisance at airports .
Rajeev Vashisht said…
I think kids should learn every thing from their childhood. They need to learn how to use phone so that in emergency they can contact their parents or handle the situation. Also it makes the kids more tech savvy.
ellen said…
There are several pros and cons to that question, I agree. And I'm on the side of the one that works to keep the family unit ---- intact, sound, and working together responsibly on areas of major concern. But Everything in life, as we all know it to be, has its own time and place. So for our children --- it's their time to be children. Let them then be themselves - children! A celphone too soon will rob them of the beautiful innocense and simplicity of childhood. How are you, Shrawan? Hope that the week was good to you. May the weekend be just as fine. God bless you and your family. :-)
Lust4Life said…
"Very true, since u find kids spending quality time with their cellphones than wid the family."
Busybee said…
I dont see how mobiles could be distancing kids from their families, but this could surely spoil them for the worse, as a distraction.
DecentmonKey said…
I dont think so..
ruggedboyz said…
instead of balming the good old cellphone i shall likke to blame the technology of today as a whole the cells to the televisions boquet of channels, o the internet unplugged into them,to the cars,to all the techno gadgets when used in dicey proportions are a matter of concern why call cell by the dirty name
surabhi said…
nope...its another thng dat parents thnk so....it certainly isnt distancing us frm ur folks...its only dat we r more closer to our frnds dat way!!
o3ninja said…
i guess it depends... women, teenage women specifically should NOT be given cellphones... they talk for ages...I have seen my sister's cellphone bill...ranges in a 4 figure amount...mine is around 700 everytime... cellphones are crucial so kids can communicate with their parents if in crisis or any situation...basically they are for emergency use...not to call up a friend to chit chat.
wise donkey said…
cellphones are useful. its upto the parents to lay down the rules and prevent misuse and also look in to the health aspects of its frequent usage.
rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well some times its good to have an established communication channel with kids .. there are phones that have pre configured dailing. they should be good. but then giving then a phone with extensive dialing I would discourage
anjali said…
today most important is to make children understand the use and misuse of technology as it is useful to them as well as harmful.......u can't be vigilant all the time and can't restrict them also....as dey hv always upperhand in dis case.........jitna aap nahi jante ho dey knows about the latest gizmos so........just make them aware of everything is i think the best way........:)) noway........the relationship is gonna affect in my opinion......
savy said…
absolutely yes! they are at a call away from the distractions..and most of the time havenot heard whatever is told to them..repeating becomes so irritating and avoidable exercise.They are tuned 24x7 to their own planet...
frenchita said…
Don't know about distancing from family ..but kids should not be allowed to have cell phones unless it is to keep in touch .. for safety's sake . It has been abused , both by parents and kids alike . Granted the cell phones are a boon ,but also the reason for car accidents ,aloofness from family and nuisance at airports .
Rajeev Vashisht said…
I think kids should learn every thing from their childhood. They need to learn how to use phone so that in emergency they can contact their parents or handle the situation. Also it makes the kids more tech savvy.
ellen said…
There are several pros and cons to that question, I agree. And I'm on the side of the one that works to keep the family unit ---- intact, sound, and working together responsibly on areas of major concern. But Everything in life, as we all know it to be, has its own time and place. So for our children --- it's their time to be children. Let them then be themselves - children! A celphone too soon will rob them of the beautiful innocense and simplicity of childhood. How are you, Shrawan? Hope that the week was good to you. May the weekend be just as fine. God bless you and your family. :-)
Lust4Life said…
"Very true, since u find kids spending quality time with their cellphones than wid the family."
Busybee said…
I dont see how mobiles could be distancing kids from their families, but this could surely spoil them for the worse, as a distraction.
DecentmonKey said…
I dont think so..
ruggedboyz said…
instead of balming the good old cellphone i shall likke to blame the technology of today as a whole the cells to the televisions boquet of channels, o the internet unplugged into them,to the cars,to all the techno gadgets when used in dicey proportions are a matter of concern why call cell by the dirty name
surabhi said…
nope...its another thng dat parents thnk so....it certainly isnt distancing us frm ur folks...its only dat we r more closer to our frnds dat way!!
o3ninja said…
i guess it depends... women, teenage women specifically should NOT be given cellphones... they talk for ages...I have seen my sister's cellphone bill...ranges in a 4 figure amount...mine is around 700 everytime... cellphones are crucial so kids can communicate with their parents if in crisis or any situation...basically they are for emergency use...not to call up a friend to chit chat.
wise donkey said…
cellphones are useful. its upto the parents to lay down the rules and prevent misuse and also look in to the health aspects of its frequent usage.
rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well some times its good to have an established communication channel with kids .. there are phones that have pre configured dailing. they should be good. but then giving then a phone with extensive dialing I would discourage
anjali said…
today most important is to make children understand the use and misuse of technology as it is useful to them as well as harmful.......u can't be vigilant all the time and can't restrict them also....as dey hv always upperhand in dis case.........jitna aap nahi jante ho dey knows about the latest gizmos so........just make them aware of everything is i think the best way........:)) noway........the relationship is gonna affect in my opinion......
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Death Penalty and Society
Is the Death Penalty good for society ?
Harshal says: no..absolutely not...all those rapists and thieves do not deserve a death penalty...too quick and easy for them..no, they deserve a slow painful death..life sentence... but then..seeing as our police is mostly corrupt..and here there are greater risks of these criminals getting out faster than going in to prison..death penalty should be approved.
Savy says: death serves no purpose at all except anguish for the people left behind.
Busybee says: Yes, death penalty is too good for some type of criminals....for instance rapists. Rapists should be castrated. Murderers / killers of any kind should get death penalty, this is so because they themselves did not care for the life of others.....but this too easy a punishment. Gets over too fast.
DecentmonKey says: Absolutely yes.. besides punishing the convicted, it can also be a huge deterrant for would be criminals..
Frenchita says: yes it is good for society .. 1. too much money spent by govt. keeping the criminals alive 2. defence lawyers are paid with our taxes .at least in the US .. they tend to postpone the execution date by appeal after appeal date making $ 1to 2 per murder to make maximum money . 3. deterrent to future crimes 4.collective revenge factor of society is appeased 5.I knew of a female judge in Michigan who was considered ridiculously lenient . never giving death penalty or life sentence until her own daughter was raped and murdered . following that she advocated the death penalty on every murder case .
On the one hand , consider the agony of the victim's family on the other hand , consider the comfortable life of the convicted felon with nice meals , exercising tv room , nice bed and certain rights . Where is the sense of fairness and justice ?
Tejbir says: Can't say But tell me, will u hang a guy who murdered a man for stealing his wrist watch will u still hang him if he was stealing to feed his hungry child now.....if the two were different men? both committed murders both made a woman widow both made a kid orphan who should be hanged and who should not be. so, gravity of crime in social subjectivity has to be kept above the law book when deciding to hang or not
Anjali says: in some cases it must be like afzal case......dhananjoy case etc............as it ll be lesson for d criminals.....
Ashiya says: well i think if the crime is proven..... crimes like Priyadarshini Matoo, Dhananjay, the case of the christian missionary who was burnt alive with his kids......... yes i think the only punishment of these crimes is Death...... But please also need to emphasize on a timely judiacial closure to the case.
Rajesh (Kachra King) says: Very much nessesary in current Society .. esp with the population in India the violaters of law should be punished strictly. Else controling crime would become difficult.
Harshal says: no..absolutely not...all those rapists and thieves do not deserve a death penalty...too quick and easy for them..no, they deserve a slow painful death..life sentence... but then..seeing as our police is mostly corrupt..and here there are greater risks of these criminals getting out faster than going in to prison..death penalty should be approved.
Savy says: death serves no purpose at all except anguish for the people left behind.
Busybee says: Yes, death penalty is too good for some type of criminals....for instance rapists. Rapists should be castrated. Murderers / killers of any kind should get death penalty, this is so because they themselves did not care for the life of others.....but this too easy a punishment. Gets over too fast.
DecentmonKey says: Absolutely yes.. besides punishing the convicted, it can also be a huge deterrant for would be criminals..
Frenchita says: yes it is good for society .. 1. too much money spent by govt. keeping the criminals alive 2. defence lawyers are paid with our taxes .at least in the US .. they tend to postpone the execution date by appeal after appeal date making $ 1to 2 per murder to make maximum money . 3. deterrent to future crimes 4.collective revenge factor of society is appeased 5.I knew of a female judge in Michigan who was considered ridiculously lenient . never giving death penalty or life sentence until her own daughter was raped and murdered . following that she advocated the death penalty on every murder case .
On the one hand , consider the agony of the victim's family on the other hand , consider the comfortable life of the convicted felon with nice meals , exercising tv room , nice bed and certain rights . Where is the sense of fairness and justice ?
Tejbir says: Can't say But tell me, will u hang a guy who murdered a man for stealing his wrist watch will u still hang him if he was stealing to feed his hungry child now.....if the two were different men? both committed murders both made a woman widow both made a kid orphan who should be hanged and who should not be. so, gravity of crime in social subjectivity has to be kept above the law book when deciding to hang or not
Anjali says: in some cases it must be like afzal case......dhananjoy case etc............as it ll be lesson for d criminals.....
Ashiya says: well i think if the crime is proven..... crimes like Priyadarshini Matoo, Dhananjay, the case of the christian missionary who was burnt alive with his kids......... yes i think the only punishment of these crimes is Death...... But please also need to emphasize on a timely judiacial closure to the case.
Rajesh (Kachra King) says: Very much nessesary in current Society .. esp with the population in India the violaters of law should be punished strictly. Else controling crime would become difficult.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Remakes and Copyright permission
Do you think that producer of a remake is legally bound to get a copyright permission?
frenchita said…
Yes ,absolutely .. I am always surprised how it is happening ,,whether in movies ...the latest being Don .. under same name .. a blatant lift ..or as similar stories ... a Hollywood lift .. or in songs as remixes . Permission should be taken and fees paid if required . I am surprised how Hollywood has not taken a sterner action against our producers yet .. .nothing beats an original idea , an original thought , an original concept
ruggedboyz said…
for me movies made by producers is like their babies and when so one asked me that will any mother give away her baby to some one else and is it legal i have this thing to tell you if the mother belives that the child of hers will be in save hands and nurtured with best care then she would defintely give it (offcourse their she might not be financially stable) but here the producer willingly parts with the rights of his movie way after its fizzled out of the theatres long ago and so it is only lie making mollah by seeling the dead horse and so i see no wrong in it see you byee
DecentmonKey said…
Ethically, yes.. but legally it would be difficult to enforce if the remake is not exactly same.. As for using the same title, i think they have to get permission from the original owner as titles are registered property, imo..
savy said…
But I seriously think they already do have the copyright...I mean hindi to hindi...but from other languages..it is so brazen theft! yes..it should be mandatory.
anjali said…
OF course!!!!!!!!! its mandatory......!!!!!! hw r u doing???? tc
Rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well this is nothing new in indian movies ... sab chalta hai ... but then I am sure one cannot fill in others shoe well ... so is the case with this movie .. whether copyrights or no ... the movie aint going to work.
harshal said…
remakes never work...NEVER...its just not possible... it would be like someone trying to write a story about wizards and witches going to wizard school..after harry botter, this book would never gain popularity.. be original naa. however with respect to your question..i would have to yes of course, its obvious.
rups said…
hmmm.. remakes??? i think they shd be given sm certification..just like 'A'.. so that ppl who have already seen the old flick dont see the new one!! then ther will be no comparisons!! quite unpractical!! hai naa!! but u cant do anything..who doesnt want to make money!! most of the ppl saw don just bcos it was 'DON'.. wats the harm!! i just think what guilt feeling would AB having not being born this time!! he charged in lakhs n shahrukh to copy chrged in crores!! he he... :)
frenchita said…
Yes ,absolutely .. I am always surprised how it is happening ,,whether in movies ...the latest being Don .. under same name .. a blatant lift ..or as similar stories ... a Hollywood lift .. or in songs as remixes . Permission should be taken and fees paid if required . I am surprised how Hollywood has not taken a sterner action against our producers yet .. .nothing beats an original idea , an original thought , an original concept
ruggedboyz said…
for me movies made by producers is like their babies and when so one asked me that will any mother give away her baby to some one else and is it legal i have this thing to tell you if the mother belives that the child of hers will be in save hands and nurtured with best care then she would defintely give it (offcourse their she might not be financially stable) but here the producer willingly parts with the rights of his movie way after its fizzled out of the theatres long ago and so it is only lie making mollah by seeling the dead horse and so i see no wrong in it see you byee
DecentmonKey said…
Ethically, yes.. but legally it would be difficult to enforce if the remake is not exactly same.. As for using the same title, i think they have to get permission from the original owner as titles are registered property, imo..
savy said…
But I seriously think they already do have the copyright...I mean hindi to hindi...but from other languages..it is so brazen theft! yes..it should be mandatory.
anjali said…
OF course!!!!!!!!! its mandatory......!!!!!! hw r u doing???? tc
Rajesh (Kachra King) said…
Well this is nothing new in indian movies ... sab chalta hai ... but then I am sure one cannot fill in others shoe well ... so is the case with this movie .. whether copyrights or no ... the movie aint going to work.
harshal said…
remakes never work...NEVER...its just not possible... it would be like someone trying to write a story about wizards and witches going to wizard school..after harry botter, this book would never gain popularity.. be original naa. however with respect to your question..i would have to yes of course, its obvious.
rups said…
hmmm.. remakes??? i think they shd be given sm certification..just like 'A'.. so that ppl who have already seen the old flick dont see the new one!! then ther will be no comparisons!! quite unpractical!! hai naa!! but u cant do anything..who doesnt want to make money!! most of the ppl saw don just bcos it was 'DON'.. wats the harm!! i just think what guilt feeling would AB having not being born this time!! he charged in lakhs n shahrukh to copy chrged in crores!! he he... :)
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Good and Bad News
Do you think that Bad News sells better than Good News ?
Yes bad news sells better than good news . Why ? because it stirs up our emotions our passions .. a murder here a rape there ..we are thankful it didnt happen to us ..we are safe ..a divorce here a recent widow there ..we start the blame game ..we commiserate .we give unsolicited advice ..gossip takes over .. some TP .." holier than thou " attitude comes into play .. Good news like some one just got a promotion . their boy passed with 1st class ..stirs up jealousy , envy hate ..who wants to hear that ? Some blind person being helped across the street or street dogs getting fed ..whats the big deal ? why wasnt I doing it ? does not spice up my life surely ...so not going to give it importance ...deny and ignore it .
Busybee said...
Yes, bad news sells. Shrawan has TOI asked u to do this survey ?? :D :D...
Lavina said...
Yes bad news sells better.....rather put it this way...bad news is good news for a journalist. There is much to debate about, question on and criticise and it stays longer........... see, its human........if I tell you I have won a competition......it would have a lesser shelf life in your memory .......but if tell you that I made a bl....under and has disasterous consequences you are bound to discuss it with 10 more people... being in the media field I can very well understand this
tejbir said...
news is news - good/bad is less relevant than hot or not! many a times good news can be hotter than bad eg. India lifting the champions trophy - good and hot news indeed! It will definitely sell better depending which paper/channel covers it more innovatively (hint:: please replace mandira bedi with minnisha lamba and the channel has me glued for the pre/break/post match analysis and i also promise to watch the commercials - LOL)
gul said...
ab ye to tay hai ki aajkal bad hi jyaada news hi sell hoti hai good to kam hi hogi na
Sumit said...
Unfortunately yes... and this is the reason why all the news channels are reporting all the bad news everyday, even if it requires 'creating' bad news. Indian media is not going in the right direction, they just want to capitalize on the less mature and highly emotional audience to improve thier TRP ratings. Keep smiling mate :)
DecentmonKey said...
Not necessary, imo.. any news which strikes a chord with the people would sell.. unfortunately we have more bad situations in the world and are thus reflected in newspaper reports..
ruggedboyz said...
if only every comment that came ur way was to be published then i shall give u a larger perspective of mine nevertheless i believe that it is just that a bad news can be easily sensationalized and then questions be posed that are we right is this right what arewe up to kinda and then this makes people take note more then say a benign happy news can because then we all are just to happy to introspect things and find whats right and whats wrong hope this is the view for the poll
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frenchita said...Yes bad news sells better than good news . Why ? because it stirs up our emotions our passions .. a murder here a rape there ..we are thankful it didnt happen to us ..we are safe ..a divorce here a recent widow there ..we start the blame game ..we commiserate .we give unsolicited advice ..gossip takes over .. some TP .." holier than thou " attitude comes into play .. Good news like some one just got a promotion . their boy passed with 1st class ..stirs up jealousy , envy hate ..who wants to hear that ? Some blind person being helped across the street or street dogs getting fed ..whats the big deal ? why wasnt I doing it ? does not spice up my life surely ...so not going to give it importance ...deny and ignore it .
Busybee said...
Yes, bad news sells. Shrawan has TOI asked u to do this survey ?? :D :D...
Lavina said...
Yes bad news sells better.....rather put it this way...bad news is good news for a journalist. There is much to debate about, question on and criticise and it stays longer........... see, its human........if I tell you I have won a competition......it would have a lesser shelf life in your memory .......but if tell you that I made a bl....under and has disasterous consequences you are bound to discuss it with 10 more people... being in the media field I can very well understand this
tejbir said...
news is news - good/bad is less relevant than hot or not! many a times good news can be hotter than bad eg. India lifting the champions trophy - good and hot news indeed! It will definitely sell better depending which paper/channel covers it more innovatively (hint:: please replace mandira bedi with minnisha lamba and the channel has me glued for the pre/break/post match analysis and i also promise to watch the commercials - LOL)
gul said...
ab ye to tay hai ki aajkal bad hi jyaada news hi sell hoti hai good to kam hi hogi na
Sumit said...
Unfortunately yes... and this is the reason why all the news channels are reporting all the bad news everyday, even if it requires 'creating' bad news. Indian media is not going in the right direction, they just want to capitalize on the less mature and highly emotional audience to improve thier TRP ratings. Keep smiling mate :)
DecentmonKey said...
Not necessary, imo.. any news which strikes a chord with the people would sell.. unfortunately we have more bad situations in the world and are thus reflected in newspaper reports..
ruggedboyz said...
if only every comment that came ur way was to be published then i shall give u a larger perspective of mine nevertheless i believe that it is just that a bad news can be easily sensationalized and then questions be posed that are we right is this right what arewe up to kinda and then this makes people take note more then say a benign happy news can because then we all are just to happy to introspect things and find whats right and whats wrong hope this is the view for the poll
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Web Surfing in Public places
Do you think that Web Surfing in Public places is safe?
Rajesh (KachraKing) said…
well every things has pros and cons .. I am sure ppl used internet for browsing sex sites .. but then look at the number of ppl who are using it for constructive reasons ... i believe it should be allowed more in public ... ppl will find better use of it... revolution takes time .. initially its looked upon low....
frenchita said…
Yes it is safe ..why do you ask that ? from what point of view ? Oh so kids shouldnt get a hold of it ..and no supervision ..but the good points of the web outweigh the few undesirable ...so yes they are safe and should be made available ..people depend on it ..
Vrij said…
Oh yeah, it is.. safe for the youngsters who want to browse thru censored sites.. which they cant do at home ;) Seriously.. today there is a rule that no cyber cafe can have closed cabins. All monitors should be visible from outside the cubicles. But if you are talking of other security stuff... never download material to ur CD or floppy in a cyber cafe.. they hardly ever have anti-virus sw loaded.
not)konfused said…
as a matter of fact, 90 % of these round the corner cyber cafe has trojans n sniffers installed all over them , that will easily compromise ur privacy. These shop owners know nothing bout computers, let alone expecting them to make them secure on the net. but then what makes u think net at ur home is safe !!!!?? u hve to make it safe. and hope that ur ISP has taken all precautions to do so too (which again is not true in many cases) (
Busybee said…
Its definitely safe for doing TP but not for any work related use.
DecentmonKey said…
It is safer now than compared to, say last year.. it will get only better..
Tejbir said…
i think surfing in public could be dangerous if one uses details like credit card numbers, telephone numbers, e-mail passwords and other such #s in a cyber cafe as it could turn out that such details are retrievable but with prices of PCs having fallen to their lowest and being affordable by many public surfing itself may soon get extinct
Priya said…
Its ok to check public sites in public places, but not personal things like email, work website or personal banking website.
ami2lucky said…
Yes it is safe !!!!
Rajesh (KachraKing) said…
well every things has pros and cons .. I am sure ppl used internet for browsing sex sites .. but then look at the number of ppl who are using it for constructive reasons ... i believe it should be allowed more in public ... ppl will find better use of it... revolution takes time .. initially its looked upon low....
frenchita said…
Yes it is safe ..why do you ask that ? from what point of view ? Oh so kids shouldnt get a hold of it ..and no supervision ..but the good points of the web outweigh the few undesirable ...so yes they are safe and should be made available ..people depend on it ..
Vrij said…
Oh yeah, it is.. safe for the youngsters who want to browse thru censored sites.. which they cant do at home ;) Seriously.. today there is a rule that no cyber cafe can have closed cabins. All monitors should be visible from outside the cubicles. But if you are talking of other security stuff... never download material to ur CD or floppy in a cyber cafe.. they hardly ever have anti-virus sw loaded.
not)konfused said…
as a matter of fact, 90 % of these round the corner cyber cafe has trojans n sniffers installed all over them , that will easily compromise ur privacy. These shop owners know nothing bout computers, let alone expecting them to make them secure on the net. but then what makes u think net at ur home is safe !!!!?? u hve to make it safe. and hope that ur ISP has taken all precautions to do so too (which again is not true in many cases) (
Busybee said…
Its definitely safe for doing TP but not for any work related use.
DecentmonKey said…
It is safer now than compared to, say last year.. it will get only better..
Tejbir said…
i think surfing in public could be dangerous if one uses details like credit card numbers, telephone numbers, e-mail passwords and other such #s in a cyber cafe as it could turn out that such details are retrievable but with prices of PCs having fallen to their lowest and being affordable by many public surfing itself may soon get extinct
Priya said…
Its ok to check public sites in public places, but not personal things like email, work website or personal banking website.
ami2lucky said…
Yes it is safe !!!!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Attendance in College
Should attendance be compulsory in college?
Harshal said...
attendance in college..... is a damn joke... and never to be taken seriously... for one fact and one fact only. Why do they need to make it compulsory? if the teachers are ACTUALLY teaching the sbject properly and with earnest...if they are teaching it dutifully to the point that they have the student's attention then no one will bunk college....however if we have silly pathetic teachers who say dialogues like, "even I am reading this subject with you for the first time" you damn sure can expect that we are gonna bunk or create havoc,if present in class. attendance being compulsory gives us all the more reason to NOT sit... coz as teens...many a times... we hate playing by the rules.
lavina said...
attendance?? well, my college had the criteria of minimum 75% attend....but none of us ever had it below 90%.....y?? the activities and the fun part after d classes.........n i m proud to be from one of the most proff colleges of Delhi University :) forcing people should not be the case.......just provide them with interesting activities, and they would be there.......wot say??
DecentmonKey said...
No.. should not be compulsary.. those who want to benefit will attend anyway..
Ashiya said...
ha ha ha ha.. i think too many rules everywhere tends to make people more vunrable to break rules... :-) I think everyone is mature enough during college time to understand what they wanna do.. and what they dodnt.................
Tejbir said...
depends on the level of education it should be compulsory till school but in college, a student should be allowed to decide him/herself. Not attending classes will make the student lose whats taught in the class but again teachers should devise novel teaching methods to attract students in class in college where education is beyond just studying text books. College is supposed to shape the minds of students and lead them to maturity and that shouldn't happen under any sort of compulsion
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
According to me yes .. there should be minimum hours of attendace required .. that gives students more chance to interact with the peers and learn faster. If a student is not interested in attending classroom sessions then he/she should opt for distance education instead that gives more room for ppl interested in going in for classroom studies. According to me yes .. there should be minimum hours of attendace required .. that gives students more chance to interact with the peers and learn faster. If a student is not interested in attending classroom sessions then he/she should opt for distance education instead that gives more room for ppl interested in going in for classroom studies.
Priya said...
attendence is important as its part of the fees (your paying the teacher to yap so might as well go see what he/she has to say). Many colleges dont let students write final exms if they dont fulfill a certain percent of attendence. Its good - it shows some level of dedication. tc :)
frenchita said...
Absolutely it should be ..or else dont go to college and waste your parents' money ..it is so important to study .take notes , know your professor ..
Sunny said...
yeah, attendance is a joke...it's pathetic and some of these teachers are not fit to teach
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Harshal said...
attendance in college..... is a damn joke... and never to be taken seriously... for one fact and one fact only. Why do they need to make it compulsory? if the teachers are ACTUALLY teaching the sbject properly and with earnest...if they are teaching it dutifully to the point that they have the student's attention then no one will bunk college....however if we have silly pathetic teachers who say dialogues like, "even I am reading this subject with you for the first time" you damn sure can expect that we are gonna bunk or create havoc,if present in class. attendance being compulsory gives us all the more reason to NOT sit... coz as teens...many a times... we hate playing by the rules.
lavina said...
attendance?? well, my college had the criteria of minimum 75% attend....but none of us ever had it below 90%.....y?? the activities and the fun part after d classes.........n i m proud to be from one of the most proff colleges of Delhi University :) forcing people should not be the case.......just provide them with interesting activities, and they would be there.......wot say??
DecentmonKey said...
No.. should not be compulsary.. those who want to benefit will attend anyway..
Ashiya said...
ha ha ha ha.. i think too many rules everywhere tends to make people more vunrable to break rules... :-) I think everyone is mature enough during college time to understand what they wanna do.. and what they dodnt.................
Tejbir said...
depends on the level of education it should be compulsory till school but in college, a student should be allowed to decide him/herself. Not attending classes will make the student lose whats taught in the class but again teachers should devise novel teaching methods to attract students in class in college where education is beyond just studying text books. College is supposed to shape the minds of students and lead them to maturity and that shouldn't happen under any sort of compulsion
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
According to me yes .. there should be minimum hours of attendace required .. that gives students more chance to interact with the peers and learn faster. If a student is not interested in attending classroom sessions then he/she should opt for distance education instead that gives more room for ppl interested in going in for classroom studies. According to me yes .. there should be minimum hours of attendace required .. that gives students more chance to interact with the peers and learn faster. If a student is not interested in attending classroom sessions then he/she should opt for distance education instead that gives more room for ppl interested in going in for classroom studies.
Priya said...
attendence is important as its part of the fees (your paying the teacher to yap so might as well go see what he/she has to say). Many colleges dont let students write final exms if they dont fulfill a certain percent of attendence. Its good - it shows some level of dedication. tc :)
frenchita said...
Absolutely it should be ..or else dont go to college and waste your parents' money ..it is so important to study .take notes , know your professor ..
Sunny said...
yeah, attendance is a joke...it's pathetic and some of these teachers are not fit to teach
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Friday, September 15, 2006
Lage Raho MunnaBhai and Gandhian philosophy
Do you think that movie 'Lage Raho MunnaBhai' will succeed in spreading the message of truth, non-violence and satyagraha(which form the basic ethos of the Gandhian philosophy) among youths?
Z-girl said...
I haven't seen this movie yet, but g andhian principles being implemented in this day and age, seems to be difficult. I'd love to see that happening though, i have great respect for the father of our nation.
zady said...
it is a matter of packaging...everythinhg sells in today's world
lavina said...
well, havnt watched d movie..........but then these days, the youth gets attrated to anything presented well.......say for example RDB..........the one liner ....."koi bhi desh perfect nai hota, use perfect banana padta hai"...............i donno if the words are correct but the essence is........ cheers and have great weekend ahead.......... ciao
Divya said...
I have not seen the movie yet :( And well I shall comment after I am done seeing the movie :P I don't really think it can really help...but then, lemme see after watching! Rang De Basanti had quite an effect on many youngsters..........perhaps Lage Raho MunnaBhai could also have a similar effect After watching movie Divya says: I saw the movie today.....*cheers* And it is one amazing movie...I think it can create a sort of impact - maybe not to the extent that people will stop accepting bribes and all....and definitely not that people will smile when someone spits on their walls and clean it....but perhaps people themselves will stop spitting or something like that....letz jus wait and watch ;) Divya has mentioned an incident.....please see comment for details
Surabhi said...
hvnt watched d movie yet.....but nethng presented well sells dese days....n its the ryt way to put forth ones beliefs....i thnk it will work!!
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
Absolutly .. message was clear in the movie, I would suggest everyone to watch it and I am sure ppl would start thinking that I should start telling truth that would resolve all the problems. I have seen some ppl who had made a attempt to do that after the movie ....
anjali said...
datz amazing storyline..............very intelligent scriptwriting................and wat a message........ and very successfully conveyed................ tc bye
Sharad said...
A little bit bcoz most of the people do not take these things seriously.
Wisedonkey said...
No
BV said...
I saw the movie this weekend, its amazing as Divya said if we all go out and set such examples, instead of pretending to be cool by our care not dare not attitude, our country may see some reforms in social ethos atleast.
Tejbir said...
why hasn't man become extinct? only because of the principle of truth which gives rise to many others forms - non-violence/satyagrah etc wipe off truth 100% and next moment we'd have a supernova explosion "the end"
Z-girl said...
I haven't seen this movie yet, but g andhian principles being implemented in this day and age, seems to be difficult. I'd love to see that happening though, i have great respect for the father of our nation.
zady said...
it is a matter of packaging...everythinhg sells in today's world
lavina said...
well, havnt watched d movie..........but then these days, the youth gets attrated to anything presented well.......say for example RDB..........the one liner ....."koi bhi desh perfect nai hota, use perfect banana padta hai"...............i donno if the words are correct but the essence is........ cheers and have great weekend ahead.......... ciao
Divya said...
I have not seen the movie yet :( And well I shall comment after I am done seeing the movie :P I don't really think it can really help...but then, lemme see after watching! Rang De Basanti had quite an effect on many youngsters..........perhaps Lage Raho MunnaBhai could also have a similar effect After watching movie Divya says: I saw the movie today.....*cheers* And it is one amazing movie...I think it can create a sort of impact - maybe not to the extent that people will stop accepting bribes and all....and definitely not that people will smile when someone spits on their walls and clean it....but perhaps people themselves will stop spitting or something like that....letz jus wait and watch ;) Divya has mentioned an incident.....please see comment for details
Surabhi said...
hvnt watched d movie yet.....but nethng presented well sells dese days....n its the ryt way to put forth ones beliefs....i thnk it will work!!
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
Absolutly .. message was clear in the movie, I would suggest everyone to watch it and I am sure ppl would start thinking that I should start telling truth that would resolve all the problems. I have seen some ppl who had made a attempt to do that after the movie ....
anjali said...
datz amazing storyline..............very intelligent scriptwriting................and wat a message........ and very successfully conveyed................ tc bye
Sharad said...
A little bit bcoz most of the people do not take these things seriously.
Wisedonkey said...
No
BV said...
I saw the movie this weekend, its amazing as Divya said if we all go out and set such examples, instead of pretending to be cool by our care not dare not attitude, our country may see some reforms in social ethos atleast.
Tejbir said...
why hasn't man become extinct? only because of the principle of truth which gives rise to many others forms - non-violence/satyagrah etc wipe off truth 100% and next moment we'd have a supernova explosion "the end"
Friday, September 08, 2006
Indian entry to the Oscars
Which film should be the Indian entry to the Oscars this year?
Do you think that an Oscar is the ultimate recognition for any great film?
Oscar awards are the highest appriciation for any film on a global platform...here the movie is judged and awarded for different aspects...and its a dream for almost all filmakers to get one in their lifetime. Here in India, we have our own FilmFare awards on the same format....but at Oscars Indian films have to compete with the enteries from all over the world...so a very tough competition.... Rang De Basanti is my choice for OSCARS....
anjali said...
oscar is really a very prestigious award.......... my pick is RANG DE BASANTI..........as it has the spirit of modern INDIA........
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
Oscar ... hummm geezzz .. not sure that any movie that can really be nominated this year .... but my hunch is if karan johar and shah rukh khan bribe properly ... they KANK wud be sent :P
Busybee said...
Omkara it should be. Its too well made.
Sharad said...
My choice OMKARA
Do you think that an Oscar is the ultimate recognition for any great film?
Lust4Life said...
Oscars - has made a lot of difference in the Film industry. Every year the parameters of movies move 1 step ahead. Well!! I wud not use the word ultimate recognition since many great films hav passed by unnoticed. Indian Entry this year - Omkar (My choice ;)
Divya said...
dis yr it has got 2 b OMKARA - d movie is jus too kool (of course d language is beyond my dictionary :P) n a personal fav wud b RANG DE BASANTI bt den itz not gonna win in d oscarz :(
Harshal said...
heh...the oscar is just a gold statue...it has no real value... doesn't matter how many oscars a movie gets.... if a movie makes a person think, ' i gotta watch this again'..thats your good movie right there... oscars are jsut showpieces...what to do with em?
frenchita said...
Wish I knew the names of movies up for eligibility for the Oscars .. no not Omkara .. )
rups said...
hmmm.... yaar haven't seen much movies this yr.. so cant give you a name.. just thot RDB as a better one..but not oscar type.. waise u never know..if these guys can send "paheli".. then they can send anything!!! oscars obviously..they give a reason to compete..so a reason to become the best.. :-)
Oscar awards are the highest appriciation for any film on a global platform...here the movie is judged and awarded for different aspects...and its a dream for almost all filmakers to get one in their lifetime. Here in India, we have our own FilmFare awards on the same format....but at Oscars Indian films have to compete with the enteries from all over the world...so a very tough competition.... Rang De Basanti is my choice for OSCARS....
anjali said...
oscar is really a very prestigious award.......... my pick is RANG DE BASANTI..........as it has the spirit of modern INDIA........
Rajesh (KachraKing) said...
Oscar ... hummm geezzz .. not sure that any movie that can really be nominated this year .... but my hunch is if karan johar and shah rukh khan bribe properly ... they KANK wud be sent :P
Busybee said...
Omkara it should be. Its too well made.
Sharad said...
My choice OMKARA
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Vande Mataram Issue
Should the singing of Vande Mataram be made mandatory in all schools?
Harshal said...
not so much mandatory as much as necessary... come on...it is like...a patriotric song...of course it is necessary...along with the "saare jahan se accha" and the most obvious... the indian national anthem...jana gana mana... besides its fun...kinda stimulates the patriot in you...
Intense said...
Vande Matram was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1876 and this song was instrumental in getting the much desired fire of freedom burn amongst the folks. Though the critics say it is as ode to Durga, still I would say this ode to Durga is far better than the ode to the britishers in the present national anthem : jans- gana-mana....... Moreover the 1st two stanzas just speak about the glory to the mother , which could be glory to the mother India! Whats wrong in this?
Busybee said...
To be honest I see nothing wrong with a national song in praise of the motherland, & I fail to understand the problem muslims have on this issue. How does singing the praise of the motherland clash with your faith in God ? Arent these two eitirely different issues ? Why cant they show some pride in the nation for a change ? but then I also do not belive that singing a song makes one patriotic in anyway, or not singing it makes one a traitor.
balam said...
“Jana Gana Mana…. “ is our national anthem. We must respect our national anthem, get up and maintain proper decorum when it is being played. If a flag has been unfurled and if our head is covered, we may salute the flag too. But there is no such rule, regulation or custom for national song “Vande Mataram”. Any effort to give it a historical sanctity does not make it our national anthem and does not deserve the same treatment.
savy said...
theres nothing wrong with rendering it..as it fills us with an unequal pride...people keep confusing religion with patriotism..at the same time,I wd hate to shove anything down people's throats..it is the feeling within..u cant have a patriotic feeling mired in controversies..the very essence is defeated.
frenchita said...
Yes it should ...absolutely . Even in the madrasaas
Gul said...
Ye Bahut hi jaruri hai...ye sawal hi betuka hai...Bhai hamara Rastriya-Geet hamare Desh mein nahi gayaa jayega to kaha gaya jayega?? Rastriya-Geet aur Rastriya-Gaan hamre Desh ka Maan-sanmaan hamara Abhimaan hai ese saare Bhartiya bade hi Aadar aur Garv se gaate hai. So vivaad ka koi vishay hi nahi hai. Eska gaya jana jaruri aur Anivarya hai.
Anshu said...
I not understand why such Patriotic song which can never loose its significance been viewed from Communal angle...the song simply means that we are all one inspite of our respective diversities and that we all have one desire that promotes peace and patriotism...Only in a Communist form of Govt. or by thumbrule or by tyranny can one impose something for a Country. We need to proud that our Secular democratic Country stands for Freedom, Fraternity & Liberty, and therefore accomodate space for each other's dignity and sentiments. If reciting this has something to do with a particular religion then it is for the god of that religion to take action not by those who embrace that religion! I believe that our one almighty God desires Love, justice and a Peaceful co-existence among those He has created...every citizen should be honest to their motherland
Deeps said...
Definitely...it should be sung...it is our nations's patriotic song and it gives us immense pleasure and pride to sing this song...but these present day political parties even fight over this issue.......shame on them!!!!!!!!!!
$uR@BHi said...
it shud b made compulsory.......but dat shudnt compromise wid d passion tht one has while singing d song...
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Ban on adult content on TV
Central government banned the telecast of all films, film songs, music videos or their promos which have not been given a ‘U’ certificate for unrestricted public exhibition by the central board of film certification (CBFC). Do you think that the Ban is justified?
Gul said...
Bilkul sahi hai,Kyoki TV mein aanevaale jyaadatar programs yese hote hai ki hum family members ke saath baithakar nahi dekh sakte hai. so ye bilkul sahi nirnay hai.
Vrij said...
This ban is actually blasphemous.. ab toh FTV aur Trendz ki waat lagegi.. aur hamari bhi.. I dont know if we will get to see any new releases, as majority of them nowadays get A certificate. Its been speculated that this has been done under pressure from the film industry which has seen major losses and closure of cinema halls owing to the enormous TV penetration.
DecentmonKey said...
No, not justified.. those could be banned only during daytime and prime time.. adult certified programmes should be allowed at other times with an 'A' warning displayed on the screen..
Busybee said...
Yes I support the ban, but what about the crap shown on channels like MTV etc ? I feel that any one who wants to see such movies can get the DVD's and see it at home. The cable TV channel is found to be having porn which the kids manage to see. So at an age when they should be learning better things they are exposed to such stuff. but what about the crap shown on channels like MTV etc ? those music video's are the most vulguar things passed off in the name of music.
sun.rays said...
The simple principle ......"Individuals Right to Choose"..... Mark content as Adult .... slot it into a time ...... and let the public decide if they want to watch......By scheduling the time slot the government does its part of the deal.... it informs the public that programmes aired are not family oriented..... the goverment should stop there .... it has no right to decide individual tastes
Harshal said...
the ban is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard... if you really wanna ban something... then get rid of those saas bahu serials.
Rajesh (Kachra King) said...
There is increase in rapes and other sex related crimes and Aids as there is very minimal or nil sex education in India .. Human mentality is like a spoilt kid .. when one aske not to see something ppl get curious .. so indirectly Govt. is promoting the A certified films. If not direct black marketers of these films increase. There by increasing black money and non tax payers. This is a loss for Govt. As DM mentioned. They should be banned on the primetime. But such films shd be allowed. That increases a particular hour viewership and which is revenu to the channels and there by to govt. in form of Tax
frenchita said...
I support the ban ...agree with DM that during adult waking hours and children sleeping hours .it is alright to show films of adult content with adequate warnings Like Busy Bee says , MTV is worse for children ,do something about that first
blogesh said...
The ban is justified but something more is required. As voiced by other bloggers, something is needed to be done for M videos, that is utter trash in the name of music. similarly degraded story lines of the soaps ... who will check them ? most ridiculous thing on TV are these soaps, spearheaded by K's. Perhaps a Con-Ax with late timeslot may solve the problem for A certified content. Yet that shd not mean liberty to screen anything and everything.
BlogC said...
Hi there. Yes, adult content shouldnt be aired when kids r awake....there should be a high degree of sensitivity and respect inculcated.
Jatinder said...
About banning channels/programs on TV, I would say Ekta Kapoor's serials are doing MORE HARM to the indian societal fabric than FTV and other such stuff can ever do!!! :P She has gone one step ahead of 'Desperate Housewives' OR 'Sex and the City'!!! And all in the name of bharitiya sanskriti... Bull Shit!
Gul said...
Bilkul sahi hai,Kyoki TV mein aanevaale jyaadatar programs yese hote hai ki hum family members ke saath baithakar nahi dekh sakte hai. so ye bilkul sahi nirnay hai.
Vrij said...
This ban is actually blasphemous.. ab toh FTV aur Trendz ki waat lagegi.. aur hamari bhi.. I dont know if we will get to see any new releases, as majority of them nowadays get A certificate. Its been speculated that this has been done under pressure from the film industry which has seen major losses and closure of cinema halls owing to the enormous TV penetration.
DecentmonKey said...
No, not justified.. those could be banned only during daytime and prime time.. adult certified programmes should be allowed at other times with an 'A' warning displayed on the screen..
Busybee said...
Yes I support the ban, but what about the crap shown on channels like MTV etc ? I feel that any one who wants to see such movies can get the DVD's and see it at home. The cable TV channel is found to be having porn which the kids manage to see. So at an age when they should be learning better things they are exposed to such stuff. but what about the crap shown on channels like MTV etc ? those music video's are the most vulguar things passed off in the name of music.
sun.rays said...
The simple principle ......"Individuals Right to Choose"..... Mark content as Adult .... slot it into a time ...... and let the public decide if they want to watch......By scheduling the time slot the government does its part of the deal.... it informs the public that programmes aired are not family oriented..... the goverment should stop there .... it has no right to decide individual tastes
Harshal said...
the ban is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard... if you really wanna ban something... then get rid of those saas bahu serials.
Rajesh (Kachra King) said...
There is increase in rapes and other sex related crimes and Aids as there is very minimal or nil sex education in India .. Human mentality is like a spoilt kid .. when one aske not to see something ppl get curious .. so indirectly Govt. is promoting the A certified films. If not direct black marketers of these films increase. There by increasing black money and non tax payers. This is a loss for Govt. As DM mentioned. They should be banned on the primetime. But such films shd be allowed. That increases a particular hour viewership and which is revenu to the channels and there by to govt. in form of Tax
frenchita said...
I support the ban ...agree with DM that during adult waking hours and children sleeping hours .it is alright to show films of adult content with adequate warnings Like Busy Bee says , MTV is worse for children ,do something about that first
blogesh said...
The ban is justified but something more is required. As voiced by other bloggers, something is needed to be done for M videos, that is utter trash in the name of music. similarly degraded story lines of the soaps ... who will check them ? most ridiculous thing on TV are these soaps, spearheaded by K's. Perhaps a Con-Ax with late timeslot may solve the problem for A certified content. Yet that shd not mean liberty to screen anything and everything.
BlogC said...
Hi there. Yes, adult content shouldnt be aired when kids r awake....there should be a high degree of sensitivity and respect inculcated.
Jatinder said...
About banning channels/programs on TV, I would say Ekta Kapoor's serials are doing MORE HARM to the indian societal fabric than FTV and other such stuff can ever do!!! :P She has gone one step ahead of 'Desperate Housewives' OR 'Sex and the City'!!! And all in the name of bharitiya sanskriti... Bull Shit!
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