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 !!
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