Why do you think that Taj should be voted as one of the new 7 wonders of the world?
LP53 said…
Because, despite our best efforts, it still stands! Good lucrative business opportunities will come our way... that is if we can manage the fall-outs well.
Abx said…
Being the only Indian monument in the list we wish that TAJ is selected weather offically accepted or not.
Tejbir said…
first, i'd like to know more about the credibility of the organization conducting this voting secondly when it comes to world stage, lets give some space to nationalism and look at the world at large. Let the best win. I have not voted because i am not aware of the complete history and significance of others on the list, so am not able to compare besides the fact that i have my doubts on the organizers
Lavina said…
all the news channels say that it is a mere gimmick......this voting and all........... anyways, if for once v keep aside this voting thing that is going on....I guess it would be a proud moment for us if Taj can retain its place in the 7 wonders......for that we need 2 preserve our monuments and maintain them........:) rest shall follow..........
Redivider said…
Do we need a mirror to look at the wrist watch on our hands? Do we really need others' ratings of our 'Tear drop frozen on the cheeks of Time"? I think even the Toursim Ministry lost count of the Heads of States who posed with the Taj? If any one mentions India, the first thing comes to mind of that foreigner is definitely Taj. This is a vote in itself. Even if it does not make to the proposed list, it still maintains its special place both in the hearts of all Indians and the many outsiders who make it a point to have a 'darshan' of it. It is a mark of Love and we will all continue to adore it as such. Jab raat ka aanchal laharaayee aur saara aalam so jaaye, tum, mujhse milne shamma jalaa kar 'taj mahal' mein aa jaana. Wah Taj Mahal.
Frenchita said…
not sure rey ..lot of blood shed over this structure called the Taj ... it sure is pretty ...but....
The Bard said…
UNESCO has washed its hands of this voting...so wat remains is the fancies a swiss multimillionaire. He is Bernard Weber, described as a businessman or an entrepreneur or even an adventurer. Why do we need a new list of wonders? Was there a need for such a list? Had anyone gotten upset because they weren't on the list? The real money for this bogus voting comes from merchandise, events, promotional tie-ins, infinitely subdivided and perpetual versions of the New Seven Wonders competition, and more. The official song is available for $0.99 on iTunes! Check www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=5&L=0 for 'business oppurtunities' this shud make everything clear...
Ruggedboyz said…
now my physche says if i am gonna be the greatest critic for my 3 rd world country thats gonna do no good to me what is wrong if taj comes into the 7 wonders and india makes more money in tourism and i also loose my 1 re from my mobile phone is all i say
Ellen said…
Taj or whatever wonder there is in other parts of the world should be treasured and preserved. But we don't need a list of sorts to do that. Whether it has a history of good or bad in it is not the point. The thing is it represents the country in a very distinct way with its unique identity & story. In the same way that our Mayon Volcano - known as the perfect cone - is immediately associated with the Philippines, the Taj is uniquely India. Someday I hope to visit the Taj myself! :-)
Vrij said…
Care a damn whether its called so or not. Nothing to celebrate nor cry over watever the outcome. Seriously, its more an advertising gimmick. Each SMS costs 3 bucks, and the organisers get 1 buck out of each sms. A few crore Indians must have messaged and a few thousands must have sent a dozen messages. The promoter is sitting on a gold mine!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Swami Ramdev and Bharat Ratna
Do you think that Swami Ramdev should be given the Bharat Ratna?
Blogesh said…
I admire his contribution in awakening the people and spreading the core essence of Yoga, but still IMO, that will be too early to confer the award upon him.
Frenchita said…
somewhere dwn the road ..if he keeps up his good work ......yes ..he is an asset to the nation ..almost a miracle worker ..
Redivider said…
Swami Ramdev is to Yoga what Osho Rajneesh was to Gurudom in the good old days. The best yoga Teacher who recognized the mass frenzy and suceeded in diverting the eyes of the 'saas bahu glued obese grihinis' to many of his difficult poses. I can still see the bald headed men sitting on benches in parks, in buses rubbing their finger nails, in the hope that the 'rub-bish' generates hair on their heads. It is true he has made YOGA a household name and there is no denying the fact. But at the same time also built an empire by way of building ashrams and selling the (bone powder--I do not belong to Brinda Karat Group) alleged medicines. His nomination to "Bharat Ratna" surely connected to how good he is in the books of the political parties that may or that is in power. I like his preachings on 'swadeshi'. But I dont like his stressing of the point as if forcing his opinions on others. Just for the service of "YOGA", Swami Ram Dev does not deserve "Bharat Ratna". The proposal itself sounds lopsided. On second thoughts he will definitely be conferred Bharat Ratna if he were to get Nobel Peace Prize. I write this while performing 'seershasana'. ha ha ha ha
LP said…
Swami Ramdev, In recognition of your efforts to promote health and enrich yourself and the nation, I, in my capacity as the PM, have asked HE the President of O3India to confer upon you O3Bharat Ratna. Kindly make sure that you double your efforts from now, not only at your ashrams and satellite channels, but in nooks and corners of the country...
Ruggedboyz said…
of swamy sir true he is one respected and one who has tremndous following but his contribution to socety as a whole and his efforts go under which category of the Ratna shall be interesting to know
The Bard said…
Bharat Ratna to swami ramdev...well..hmmm too early and also he got to clear the controversies about him,...which ofcoz has been created by the silly commies....still wud be great if he comes out clean.
Ranjith said…
Yes, he should be given. I saw many people who got benifited from his practices, he popularised it. All people got benifited from him irrespective or age. IT worked for many, thats the reason it got more popularised just not becoz it was advertised. Before him 100's came why did not they made what he did?
Debasish said…
I do not think Swami Ramdev should be given any Ratna. He is beyond any prize. He does not need any motivation with a prize.
Vish said…
i guess yesshe deserves one, he can put to shame the hrithiik and the khans, its his mania right now..............all over, right from bhagalpur to bangalore, its no surprise to see people rubbing their finger in anticipation of long black hair or trying to summersault their intenstines inside th tummy a la baba style, he surely is an asset...................
VS said…
Probably the whole thing is getting commercerlized. Yes, people have benifited, & as many have gone home disappointed with the claims. So a question mark still remains.
Blogesh said…
I admire his contribution in awakening the people and spreading the core essence of Yoga, but still IMO, that will be too early to confer the award upon him.
Frenchita said…
somewhere dwn the road ..if he keeps up his good work ......yes ..he is an asset to the nation ..almost a miracle worker ..
Redivider said…
Swami Ramdev is to Yoga what Osho Rajneesh was to Gurudom in the good old days. The best yoga Teacher who recognized the mass frenzy and suceeded in diverting the eyes of the 'saas bahu glued obese grihinis' to many of his difficult poses. I can still see the bald headed men sitting on benches in parks, in buses rubbing their finger nails, in the hope that the 'rub-bish' generates hair on their heads. It is true he has made YOGA a household name and there is no denying the fact. But at the same time also built an empire by way of building ashrams and selling the (bone powder--I do not belong to Brinda Karat Group) alleged medicines. His nomination to "Bharat Ratna" surely connected to how good he is in the books of the political parties that may or that is in power. I like his preachings on 'swadeshi'. But I dont like his stressing of the point as if forcing his opinions on others. Just for the service of "YOGA", Swami Ram Dev does not deserve "Bharat Ratna". The proposal itself sounds lopsided. On second thoughts he will definitely be conferred Bharat Ratna if he were to get Nobel Peace Prize. I write this while performing 'seershasana'. ha ha ha ha
LP said…
Swami Ramdev, In recognition of your efforts to promote health and enrich yourself and the nation, I, in my capacity as the PM, have asked HE the President of O3India to confer upon you O3Bharat Ratna. Kindly make sure that you double your efforts from now, not only at your ashrams and satellite channels, but in nooks and corners of the country...
Ruggedboyz said…
of swamy sir true he is one respected and one who has tremndous following but his contribution to socety as a whole and his efforts go under which category of the Ratna shall be interesting to know
The Bard said…
Bharat Ratna to swami ramdev...well..hmmm too early and also he got to clear the controversies about him,...which ofcoz has been created by the silly commies....still wud be great if he comes out clean.
Ranjith said…
Yes, he should be given. I saw many people who got benifited from his practices, he popularised it. All people got benifited from him irrespective or age. IT worked for many, thats the reason it got more popularised just not becoz it was advertised. Before him 100's came why did not they made what he did?
Debasish said…
I do not think Swami Ramdev should be given any Ratna. He is beyond any prize. He does not need any motivation with a prize.
Vish said…
i guess yesshe deserves one, he can put to shame the hrithiik and the khans, its his mania right now..............all over, right from bhagalpur to bangalore, its no surprise to see people rubbing their finger in anticipation of long black hair or trying to summersault their intenstines inside th tummy a la baba style, he surely is an asset...................
VS said…
Probably the whole thing is getting commercerlized. Yes, people have benifited, & as many have gone home disappointed with the claims. So a question mark still remains.
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