Terrorism, Global meltdown and NEW YEAR celebrations

Do you think that terrorism and global meltdown will dampen NEW year celebrations ?

Niceguy251 says: It will affect the common man but those who have money to burn will not be affected so badly. We may see lesser big bashes at public venues due to terrorism fear factor but private parties will go ahead.
Sumit says: Yea definitely, and the results are visible at the flight and hotel bookings for Goa this year.
Frthinking says: yes terroism and global meltdown would have a downward effect on new year celebrations

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2008, introduced this week in the Rajya Sabha, proposes that both government and private schools across the country not fail students for poor performance until they complete elementary education (class VIII), nor throw anyone out of school. Do you think that kids won't take studies seriously if there is no failure ?

Niceguy251 says:Children are overburdened these days। It is not a bad idea not to fail any youngster till he or she reaches class VIII. To implement this schools will need to gear up to make children do assignments in the classroom and little home work to ensure that whatever is taught has been assimilated.

LP says:No way. Internal assessment needed. Also, move from cramming to learning..from information memorizing to thinking and doing

NCW and Adulterous Wives

Despite vehement protests from the National Commission for Women (NCW) two years ago, the Centre is quietly going about seeking a response from each of the 30-odd state governments to the Mallimath committee's recommendation that adulterous wives be penalised. Do you think that protest from NCW over this issue is justified?

Niceguy251 says: If a man is expected to stay loyal in marriage why not a woman too?
LP says:What is the NCM stand? I go with that ....
Busybee says: Not justified.
Virtualscorpio says: no way :)

Z-class security for Politicians

Do you think that our politicians deserve for Z-class security ,if the citizens are not secure?
Kaua says: obviously not ! but the problem is that they get what they want... n anyways...they dont seem to b doing sumthing gr8 for sum anti-social element to attack them। n harm them.

Skj says: THEY DECIDE॥THEY GRAB। We the judge for those decides fail to part our duties appropriately and they keep taking advantages...

Niceguy251 says: Absolutely not। Those who demand Z class security are NO LEADERS but power hungary show offs. It would not be out of place to narrate that around 1960 or so I was on a walk along Shanti Path when my uncle told me " There goes Pt Nehru " and all I saw was lone policeman on motorcycle ahead of a car in which our then PM was going someplace.

LP says: They are Z class, not first class. they deserve what they grabbed

VS says: MY FOOT

Mumbai Terror Attacks and Politicians

Do you think that our politicians will take any lesson from the Mumbai terror attacks ?

BLOGESH says: UNFORTUNATELY NOT ! OUR POLITICIANS BY AND LARGE HAVE NEVER EVER DEMONSTRATED ENOUGH MATURITY IN PAST। EVERY TIME EVEN AFTER WORST OF ITS EVENTS THEY HAVE SPRUNG UP WITH POLITICS AND SELF CENTERED GAMES. IT IS TIME , HIGH TIME, FOR US TO WAKE UP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE....

Niceguy251 says: Are you dreaming? Just wait for a few days to see them all trying to capitalise on this tragedy for their benefit or party's gain in political mileage।

Ruggedboyz says: Ur thoughts are secong by actor aamir in his blog he says the same he wouldnt want the issue to be politically used but then rivers dont change direction they flow in, the sun would change the direction it rises from and not stop shining one day and similarly in a corrupt india it is wrong to dream in the near future that politicians will literally take lessons from a catastrophe that is far from हप्पेनिंग

SMITA RAJAN says: No, they will not। After a week, everything would be forgotten.

VS says:If tigers were 2 turn vegetarians, surely our politicians will learn a लेस्सों

Kaua says: Never ! they are no less than the terrorist themselves... they have the audacity to term such trageic events as "small things" and to do act in a completely illiterate and irresponsible manner॥n we expect them to tk action...certainly this will not happen...always a hype is created n nothing comes out of it...a corrupt replaces the other corrupt n the same thing goes on...its only we as citizens who cn do sumthing...they are so insensitive they dnt evn feel the pain of what has happened...

LP says: Yes, they will secure ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ s

Dr. Kalam and Vision 2020

China, India set to be leading powers by 2025: US intelligence.Do you think that a developed India, by 2020 or even earlier is not a dream ?

Niceguy251 says: is very much possible with only hitch being our petty minded politicians।

Busybee says: I dont understand this fixation with being a developed nation when 60% of us are under the poverty line... But the 2020 target is entirely possible॥

VS says:Financially , we may come at par wid the developed world, But the attitude of the common man, wud it change in such a short tym, wud politics become attractive option 2 us all, wud u find ppl not spitting everywhere, wud traffic be organized as in the west, wud women get the respect they deserve. wud wrong practices/superstitions be a thing of the past, in the name of God.
& the list is endless
if we can change these things, then yes, else i may sound pessimist :(
sending a indian 2 the moon by 2020, wud not mean a damn 2 me, if i have a bhelpuri @ Chowpaty @ Mumbai, have a bit left & i throw the paper only 4 a poor hungry urchin try 2 grab it b4 a dog does, so that he can have a bite of what i discard....THIS IS THE TRUE OF MERA BHARAT MAHAN॥

Ruggedboyz says: Now we all do know that india has a great gdp going its way and it is higher then china right now and if only it is sustained surely india in 20 to 30 years will be a different place with educated indians being the order of day slowly and surely but by 2020 is a lil early i guess but yes very soon maybe not by 20 but soon

India Moon Mission

Should India send a man to the Moon? Will this benefit the country or could the money be more wisely spent?

VS says: A BIG NO। There are too many basic issues at hand that are top priority on mother earth , specially Bharat Mata. let us have roads that dont resemble the moons surface. let every child be fed & no mal nutrirition remain. let medical facility be available 2 all, wid the kind of taxes we pay, thats possible.

Ruggedboy says: In a nation that has close to 50% population living below poverty line one should abstain from such extravagant activites for as a nation we need to take care of our peopel their needs and atleast provide them the bare essentially instead of blowing money on sending men to moon and risking thier lifes

Niceguy251 says: I agree with VS and Ruggedboy in toto।

Busybee says: Is there something more to be gaind by sending our man to the moon ? if yes, then we hv to send. A man on the moon and a hungry population are 2 diff things. We cannot stop sending a child to school to save money to repair the roof.. or buy food. What needs to be done to provide food and medical aid is to improve the implementation of the schemes that already exist.

Economic slowdown and Indian firms

A survey conducted among final year students of India's best MBA schools — including the IIMs, XLRI Jamshedpur and Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management — shows that 71% would rather work in India than abroad.Do you think that Indian firms are more reliable for job security ?

Niceguy251 says: It does seem so। It is because of corporate cultures.

VS says: Dont know - never been 2 school :P:P seriously - the trend would be bcause of the current global meltdown, 6 months ago i dont believe that would be the reply.

Supreme court and Basic Qualification

No higher degree without having basic ones, says SC .Do you welcome this ruling?

Niceguy251 says: I think it makes a lot of sense।

LP says: does this apply to honoraray doctorates? Tch! TcH!

VS says: yes i do, makes sense na

Politics and Development

Is politics standing between India and development?

VS says: yes of course, & not only development but so many other factors too. the politics & the politicians.
Busybee says: Of course !
Niceguy251 say: Is there any doubt? It is not just politics but vested petty interests of politicians.
NaveenKumar says: No doubt about that. To be precise, filthy politicians are responsible for this.
Mads says: Not really. Infact development is standing between the politics.

Economic slowdown and Campus recruitments

Do you think that the economic slowdown is going to impact education, especially campus recruitments?

Niceguy251 says: In corporate all depends on BOTTOM LINE। So it is but natural that economic slow down will affect recruitments and campus ones will be the first ones to suffer as the focus will be on proven persons. Education? Not very directly but in a roundabout way.

Lostpatrol says: The impact will be on career choices with engineering and scientific education gaining prominence over finance and management in the short term. Campus employmnet fairs will see lesser companies this semester/year

Ganga as a National Heritage

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has urged the Centre to declare the river Ganga as a National Heritage. Do you think that Ganga can be made pollution free by declaring it as a National Heritage?

Busybee says: for that one has to just look at all the other national heritages॥ How r u going to prevent ppl from immersing all that they want, into this river ?

BK Chowla said... In India whatever happens,has a political and corruptin angle to it.You can do what you want.Ganga will not get cleaned so long as the State has budget to clean Ganga and there is no accountability for the money actually spent every byear in cleaning Ganga.Clean these politicians first.CHANGE INDIA...INDIA OF टुमॉरो

Niceguy251 says: Mere lip service will never do any good। Why does not Baba Ram Dev start Gaga purifying project instead of just preaching? We should consider ALL RIVERS, LAKES, MOUNTAINS & HILLS, SEAS & BEACHES, FORESTS as our Heritage as treat them like that.

Frthinking says:DECLARING GANGA AS NATIONAL HERITAGE ALONE WOULD NOT MAKE IT POLLUTION FREE।THOUGH IT MAY DRAW ATTENTION TOWADS ITS POLLUTION MUCH MORE. BUT STILLTHERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ANY HARM IN DECLARING IT AS NATIONAL HERITAGE.PERHAPS GOVT.MAY GIVE MORE ATTENTION TOWARDS IT

LP says: May be Ganges should be sold to individuals who would commercialize it and keep it clean and unpolluted....

Voting Age

Austria has become the first European Union country to lower the voting age in national elections to 16. Should the Voting age be lowered in India also?

Busybee says: like hell ! most of them dont even know who is the PM, Prez, and which party is ruling the country !! the ones who hv voting rights arent using it। I like the initiative taken by the www.jaagore.com of TataTea.

Lostpatrol says: Oh, yes। But then, lower the age for entry to movie-houses to watch A certificate films, buy cigarettes and liquor, visit a dance bar, marry and of course WORK and take RESPONSIBILTY for one's actions...:D.

VS says: who cares, hardly matters
the "Khicdi" of political alliances will still end up making the same mess।

Frthinking says:WE SHOULD EXAMINE ANY ISSUE FUNDAMENTALLY WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG ON THE BASIS OF TRUTH AND REASON RATHER BLINDLY FOLLOWING ANY ORHER COUNTRY.A HUMAN BEING ABOVE 16YEARS OF AGE MAY BE GIVEN THE POWER TO VOTE AND VALUE OF VOTE MAY BE ASSIGNED HALF OF NORMAL POWER.MANY 16 YEARS OLD ARE SECONDARY PASSED.ATLEAST THESE MAY BE ALLWED TO VOTE

Vamsi says: i think the age of 18 is the right age for a human to use his head and judge as to his options and priorities. so, i frankly dont think voting age should be reduced from 18 to 16.

Niceguy251 says: I agree age is no criteria for being mature enough to take important decisions but still there has to be a minumum age stipulated for each important aspect of life. In our country even at 18 youth are still in schools mostly or just out of it. Apart from that even at that age they are still in the formative state well protected by parents or elders. In western countries children are given a lot more freedom making them understand their responsibilities earlier than our youth.
More importantly : Why do we look at West for our own policies?

Laws and Terror

Does india need tougher laws to fight terror ?

VS says: yes, india should take a proactive, not a reactive approach। this menace has to dealt head on, else it wud go out of control। the political will has a long way to go & somebody like KPS Gill has to be at the helm of control measures.

LP says: Only naive believe that our police do not have 'teeth' and the laws are 'soft'। Ask politicans like George Fernandes, Vaiko,॥ Police need more spine, brains, ethics, and resources. No to more muscular laws. The answer is no.

Busybee says: I also believe that we dont really requrie more laws, but do need a pro-active approach। No political interference with an eye at their vote banks.

SMITA RAJAN says: Indian government does need stringent laws to control the terrorism menace। With that, the delayed punishments should be avoided. Terrorists have different means to free their companions that would again risk some lives. Once caught, they should be punished immediately.

Niceguy251 says: We do not need any more laws as present ones are adequate if implemented properly. With draconian laws chances of misuse are very high as then law enforcing agecies ( police ) and politicians in power would lock up anyone at their whims and fancies. Need of the hour is to revamp and reorganise the police & intelligencies agencies freeing them from political interference. AND FOREMOST IS THAT ALL POLITICIANS SHOULD BURY THEIR PETTY DIFFERENCES TO JOINTLY FIGHT THIS MENANCE. Political WILL has to be strong and beyond political lines.

LHC Experiment

Is it fair to put the planet and all its life at risk just for an experiment?

Lostpatrol1953 says: what risk?

NaveenKumar says: Risk factor is just hype. Chill :डी

VS says: dooms day @ de corner, who cares really - let whatevers gotta come, come।

Busybee says: they must hv carried out this in a smaller prototype and then scaled up.. there must hv been a SHC also.. a small Hadron collider :D inany case who cares.. what will be will be...
SMITA RAJAN says: But everything went cool।

Niceguy251 says: In any such experiment there is certain amount of risk involved. You may remember nuclear tests left damage to the sites. Magnitude of this test lead to a lot of speculations which were played up by media. The tests are not yet over as if I am not mistaken it was reported that collisions will occure in two months. We may never come to know what damage was done to the site or surrounding areas as it will be kept a closely guarded secret.

Nuclear Deal

Which country will be benefited from Nuclear deal-India or US ?

Niceguy251 says: I think US will gain more than us and we will be dependent on them for few of the things।

Lp53 says: In the short term, us; in the lon term US। unless we deliver on our thorium technology dreams.

Busybee says: I think... its US gaining more in the short term.. and our gain, long term...

TaTa and Singur Project

Do you think that Ratan Tata should pull out his Singur project in West Bengal ?

LP says: If TNC thinks so, and CPM wants him to stay, the best thing for Ratan Tata is to do what he wants। What does he want? Besides threats of pulling out, he isn't doing anything...say tata, Tata!

Vamsi says: i think Tatas should quit singur ... in favour of some "friendly state" ... its true that people have been effected during the land acqusition for the project, which happens in each and every case, whenever there is such in project ... but the fact that people strongly protested this taking away of their land, inspite of they being provided with some compensation, and want their land back, from the day 1, means that Tata's are unwelcome in bengal, and hence tatas should quit ...

Angelzfear says: Well no is my answer to my question, but the question of the land acquisition should be settled in such a manner that the locals are glad to participate in the progress।

Busybee says: It doesnt mk sense to do business in such an unfriendly environment. Let the commies learn a thing or two from this whole मेस

Virtualscorpio says: Absolute YES, if he can absorb the loss

Niceguy251 says: I can live without the latest gizmo but can not sleep on empty stomach। Why I say this is that though industry is needed but not at the cost of food production. SEZs or Industrial Complexes should be set up in land which in not cultiviable. Infrastructure should be set up to have such areas industry friendly. However now that a plant has been set up and even if we dismantle it would the land be usable for cultivation? No. So let TATA continue but with friendly approach to locals.

Lord Brinjal said...
Ratan tata wanted land and WB govt CPM wanted pretigious industrial projects comming into WB. Why not! even big brother China has changed their economic polcies to capitilist ones, so why not indeed! Who follows marx these day anyways huh? So Wb govt thoguth this would be great PR for their communist driven state, they would give farmers compansation and in turn the factory would provide jobs and all would be hunky dory happy as hell!Then came in mamta banerjee playing the firebrand heroine or vamp, depending on whose side you are. Its anyways election year and she thoguht it a good opportunity to tame the ruling party. After their fiasco at nandigram and disastrous municipal level polls the chastised CPM are now going mellow on their usually stubborn strong rigid way of getting things done. You will ask isnt this about Ratan Tata and the Singur farmers? Well well welcome to indian politics... neither the CPM nor mamta care a flying fig about the farmers rights and wants and nor do they care a rats arse about industry and the economy progressing. All that is stake for them here is their own hides and who will survive the coming election.As far as the farmers are concerned - well they are in the right, its their land. and its their right to refuse to sell it. They have every right to say no. Like Ratan tata they too are equal citizens of india. Or at least thats the way it was suppossed to be when old ambedkar wrote out his constituition.As far as Ratan tata is concerned he is also right. He needs a large tract of land at a stretch. how else can he put up a plant of this size? He is willing to provide jobs, livelihood, healthcare and other facilities. But here the stalemate - Mamta's followers have charged up the farmers and ratan Tata being a nice humane man not a strong arm tactitian like his peers (read ambani brothers etc) doesnt want a hostile situation. remember he didnt even want a hostile takeover of Corus. Solution - as at this stage there is no solution. What Mr. Tata should have done was not to involve the govt in the first place and directly dealt with the farmers himself.My point of view here - I agree completely with capitalism and the encouragement of business and enterprise but its cannot be at the cost of human rights. Never. profitability can never be at the cost of destryoing human rights.You cannot build your castle on other peoples graves!!A man has every right to his property and that right has to be upheld. I have great respect for Mr. Tata yet would ask him if he would like to relinquish his ancestral property in a posh Mumbai area? Im sure many a builder would pay him the moon to demolish the old house where JRD tata lived and build some sky scraper there. Would he sell? :)

Reaching Quarterfinals and post of DSP

The Haryana Government on Friday announced that the four Olympians from Haryana -- boxers Vijender Kumar, Jitender Kumar and Akhil Kumar and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt -- who reached quarterfinals in the Beijing Games would be appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). Do you think that government has taken the right decision?

Lp53 says: If the four Olympians punch the criminals out of political ring, the decision is justified। The shooter may also be appointed as IG in राव

Busybee says: :D They do deserve the backing of a good govt job। No better job than as policemen...

Niceguy251 says: We need to encourage sportsmen। This is one good way of ensuring that they do not have to worry about their livelihood and can devote time to sports. Word of caution is it should not be misused to take care of kith & kin.

Sunriseluv says: Having done the country proud and having achieved a personal feat in sports is commendable therefore reward seems जुस्तिफ़िएद

SKJ says: well done, in fact they need to be rewarded not only for their great job inspite of no adequate support from the roots but also for the motivations for themselves as well as the new comers। I AM NOT SURPRISED TO SEE THE NAME OF SAINA NEHWAL WHOSE PERFORMANCE WAS GREAT AT OLYMIC AND SHE LOST ONLY IN QUARTER FINAL. BEFORE THAT SHE HAD DEFEATED WORLD NO.4 BUT OUR IDIOT POLITICIANS LACK THE ALL THOSE FACTORS WHICH CHINA COMMANDS AT PRESENT. WE DO NOT TAKE SERIOUSLY THE REMARK OF ABHINAV BINDRA.

Virtualscorpio says: i think the question is rediclious in itself। In a country where posts/jobs/admissions etc. etc. are reserved/appointed for considerations like caste/creed/religion etc, & no other reason, then atleast these few sportspersons have done much more than most. so, to me this question does not come up for opinions, its just got to be done.

Anonymous said...
Not at all jobs in govt. should be given on merit only and no other criteria should be there for appointment.Merit means the ability to perform thejob efficintly .There is a mentality in our country that govt. jobs are freebies to be distributed by ministers .would we give theIAS/IPS reservation in sports than why vice versa

Beijing Olympics and India

Are you satisfied with the Indian performance in Beijing Olympics so far?

Vamsi says: i am satisfied with the performance of abhinav। but when it comes to the performance of the 'indian olympic team', i am not satisfied at all ! well, there is always scope for improvement in any field, olympics is no different. in india's case, it has a very very long way to go, from pathetic (i.e., now) to 'brilliant and world beaters'

Busybee says: Nothing to be satisfied about। Abhinav won as an individual... with the help of his fathers money power. If all sportsmen are paid as well as our cricketers are.... Iam sure we would have world beaters. Maybe BCCI shud sponsor some sports॥ or corporates shud sponsor.. then, vegetarianism should be banned.. :D

Lp53 says:Roti, Kapda, Makhan, Gold in that order, when Gold is something not given as dowry॥:P

SKJ says:trust me, it has been one so far....but in the next you will see more n more.... You are mistaken if you are thinking that i m talking about Gold Medals.... I am talking about the sons/daughters of Dhanna-Seths / Crorepatis who take part in Olympic। Lots n lots of may have got motivated and you never know when you more and more guys soon...

Ruggedboyz says: The fact that india has never ever done really well at the olympics, but for a bronze or a silver and now a gold। one must actually be content, atleast this time somewhere a gold but then india does a lot better in cricket for whatever reason and has defeated the best of the best their and so my expectations when india goes to olympics are always zero unlike for common wealth games where they fare a lot better and this time to it is no different and so i can comfortabley say that ya this trip was a nice one to the chinky world

Virtualscorpio says: no, its a crying shame। small unheard of countries get medals , win , have pride. we lack all that. 1 man has 14 golds, we in @ 112 years just have 1 individual gold. where can the saisfaction come from. its like giving a srarving, dying man 1 grain of rice, & a promise that in 4 years time it may be 2 grains - & this happening year after year :(

Niceguy251 says: NO. It is a SHAME that with so much potential we have not bagged more Golds.

Co-ed hostels in India

Is co-ed hostels conducive to Indian background?

Busybee says: "Co-ED" hostel is an oxymoron :D Whats wrong with a combined hostel, wrt Indian background ? anyone staying in a hostel has plenty of freedom even otherwise, to do just what they want। We make too much out of our "Indian" background... like the rest of the world has no culture or background. unisex hostels are a better idea if one has to focus on education tho :D.

Virtualscorpio says:wud disagree wid bee, the temptations wud be 2 much :(

Niceguy251 says:I tend to agree with Busybee। VS has taken stand typical of our society. We behave like ostriches. We pretend to ignore what is going on in present days. I now speak from my personal experience. I have been interacting with youngsters, both boys & girls, of 15 to 30. The amount of things I have learnt is amazing. Parents would never ever imagine that. They have had much more exposure to sex even while in 9th standard or so. This has been confided by girls as well as boys. My advice to all of them has always been " There is nothing right or wrong. It is all in minds of people. There is age and time for everything. They should think of consequences of their acts and follow what conscience permits." This is exactly what I had told my children too when they were in final years of schooling. Be more friends to your children than parent. There is nothing wrong in having co-ed hostels but with proper administration and counselling.

Lp53 says: Wud love to enrol in school when these hostels become a reality..:p

JEE fails to get the best

The director and the dean of IIT-Madras have called for radical changes in the JEE, saying that the coaching institutes were enabling many among the less-than-best students to crack the test and keeping girls from qualifying. Do you think that JEE is failing to get the best?

Busybee says: hmm... this one is difficult to comment on। Mostly girls arent that much into engg :D. The % of girls is less than 1/10 of the guys॥at IIT Mum, if I am not mistaken. If what he says is true, then the girls also shud go to the coaching class way.. The best cant be kept away... by the less than the best. Hard to buy argument that.... meaning that the best wud reach the top w/o an IIT degree too. An IIT degree is not the ultimate guarantee of success..

Vamsi says:if a dean of an IIT says that his students are not top-class, then this becomes an issue। i dont know how much 'reservations' and starting new IITs from this academic year 'dilutes' quality of students out of IITs. but, he telling student joining IITs are low-class, is a problem.

Niceguy251 says:I understand standards have fallen almost everywhere for some reason or the other including reservations। I think we need to overhaul selection process for services which affect us e g Medical, Engineering and Defence to ensure we get right material for these.

Ruggedboyz says:Its a age old phenomenon in india that while boys excel in exams where analytical skills are at test while girls do better when it is putting in effort and commiting to heart its their forte but who the hell and what the hell is the issue of lesser mortals making big with an institue thing if their is any such institute then government must sponsor girl students their so that they do well in IIT if that exactly is the insane reason why girlie girls are lagging behind

Blasts in Ahmedabad

Do you think that the lack of tough anti-terror laws and weak intelligence machinery should be blamed for the serial blasts in Ahmedabad?

Jaksha Shah says: Before we blame Government or the law, we have to look into us। What we do to prevent this, nothing, though we are the soft targets for them. After repeated advertisement to watch people around you for doubtful behavior, they successfully plant bombs at more than 20 places in 2 cities. None of the citizen saw them. What politicians do ? They will blame each other and do not let police work properly. If few of them are arrested and beaten by the public, they may not do that again. Those who plant the bombs are more probably not armed. Though tough rules will help to minimize the frequency of blasts, it won't stop that.

Ruggedboyz says: In the century we live in bomblast, terrorism and fugitives are a global phenomenon. Also in a world of sensible people some insensitive physcho freaks co exists too, so its only on the government now to be paranoid for the life of its people, of the security and take not human life easily. for the one who dies maynt mean anything to the government mroe then a lil thousand or a lakh of compensation but he means a lot to his relative and friends for whom he was dear . Just that its high time we tighten things and not be part of another 3rd world country ala pakistan where terrorism easily thrives coz of all kinds of प्रेस्सुरेस

Busybee says: In this over populated country of ours, with cities so jam packed with humans, its difficult to fight crime of any kind, unless we increase the strength of our police force॥ and also for the intelligence depts।

Niceguy251 says:I agree with Jaksha that what we as public are doing? Should we not be alert if not for others then for our own sake? In today's time we do not even know our neighbours। I am not recommending being nosey but be aware of our surroundings. How many of us will tell the person who leaves a bag in public conveyance or on cycle " Bhai sahib, aap apna bag lejana bhool gaye". Our politician have to forget their petty differences and blaming each other to join hands to fight this menace. If they do not, we the public should vow not to vote for such selfish leaders who look for small gains at the cost of we the public. Interference with police or intelligence agencies has to stop. What is the need of any politician being escorted by a dozen black cat gun tottong commandos everywhere? If they perceive threat to themselves then what about poor common man?

Brahmanyan says:Ours is over populated Country। The cities are growing at geometric proportion with the influx of people from all parts of the Country. Blaming the Government is highly unfair. The Governments do not have identity of individuals except the permanent citizens. First we must have national Registry with identification cards for all. There should be stricter Laws to punish the culprits once caught like Pota. Only fear of punishment will deter the offenders. Police and intelligence forces should be trained to face the needs of new situations and be given full freedom to act. Our Media, both print and visual are highly irresponsible ones. They publicize the probes on day to day basis to gain viewer-ship and ratings. I am from Bangalore. At least three blasts took place around our locality last Friday. I should say that our Police and Government Agencies did exemplary job in keeping this over crowded City peaceful and directed the traffic in orderly way after the incidents.

The girl next door says:M not very sure of increasing the number of police forces will help. We are a vast and diversified country which lacks proper channels of communications. How would u explain the serial blasts across 2 cities and not even the intelligence agencies having a clue regarding them. Even if we increase the number of police personnels if we do not know where to seek information from and how to I doubt it would help us anywhere in keeping a step ahead of terrorism. Mechanisms such as social security numbers could go a long way in ensuring we have everyone accounted for. Govt likewise should rise about the parliament dramas and take steps to protect the common man and not just dhoti clad netas and celebs. As an individual we all should be alert of suspicious people and objects and not just shy away from raising an alarm , even if its a false one. Its very sad how even authorities at railways stations are so negligent about the safety of commuters.. most of the screening machines at major stations dont work and baring these few days of "high alert" one could not find too many police personnels around. All in all we are on our own.

Women are happier than Men

Researchers questioned nearly 9,800 people over the age of 50 about their lives and found that women are happier than men and have a better quality of life ।What are the reasons that make them happier?

Shweta says:They can discuss their problems and let out their emotions flow in front of their friends, especially their women friends। So that makes them happy. Men tend to keep their problems to themselves rather than discuss it.

Busybee says:doesnt it all depend on what the 50+ men need to mk them happy ?

Lp says:Kyon nahin? They have husbands: kitna bhi 'band' bajao, hus(ta) ghulami karega nah?
men have 'nagging' wives, demanding mistresses,scheming colleagues and obscurantist bosses to with, not to mention the grocers,
butchers, post office clerks, bank tellers and what not.... and ungrateful relatives॥

Niceguy251 says:It is a well established fact that after menopause women are more in control of their emotions, stronger mentally and more focussed thus making them happy। Men on the other hand are more worried about their performance in all the aspects as they have reached the peak and are on downhill by then thus for obivious reasons are more in anxiety than happy.

Ruggedboyz says:if that can of a research is done those people also dwells deeply into the reasons behind what exactly is the reason for a feeling of content at old age to women but for me i think women are the all time gossipers, and can keep busy with the most trivial thing like netting a sweater unlike men who are more likely to have fun by going out and with people but strangely at old age most people dessert you and as a old man you no longer part due to various cultural and medical reasons thus i guess this result may well be true but i do think this changes from individual to individual and we well may find some men more intelligent then वूमेन

Virtualscorpio says:I'd go wid shweta, men tend 2 multiply their woes, women divide them by sharing। also i feel women have more capacity 2 take abuse then men do

SKJ says:Security in the relationship makes the women happier than to the men in their 50+ Women need not to worry when their men are 50+ but but but exceptions - KHAI KE PAAN wala angry old man urf Ghass phoos. ;D ;D

Jewellery and Backache

Those shiny earrings, neck chains and even fillings might be giving you the 'bling' edge over the others, but in the bargain you're putting your back at stake, that's what a leading chiropractor says.Do you think that this news will affect the lifestyle of people?

Busybee says: Rubbish... a necklace for a few hrs does not cause a backache। Mothers go to work with babies slung across their backs॥ and nothing ever happens to them.

LP says:BULL, CRAP...yet, I thnik Chiropractor shouldn't complain if it was true।

Niceguy251 says: I do not think so unless the neckless is like a " sangal " which is the chain across cow or bufflow's neck।

Ruggedboyz says: its nice if the study done complies by the basic laws of physics and science it is one which when strikes the ears drums, one must feel elated of the fact that onces ignorance in that topic or region of study was eliminated also leave one elfstuck of the fact why this thing ddnt strike me before the discoverer like 1 if u are friends you also fight apart from being friends 2 if the apple falls it is because of gravitation but but but one like this one if it defies all laws and basic understanding of nature it is disturbing and annoying and also to an extend enraging to here a mere piece of jewel can cause me back aches. For gods sake its not sachin tendulkars williow my friend

Survival of UPA Government

Do you thing that UPA Government would complete its full term?

Vamsi says: looks like the congress party has avoided the elections that had become quite likely owing to LEFTs threat to leave the government। SP has come to its rescue ... and congress again seems to have gained some confidence ... and is ready to go ahead with the deal ... surely, there are no permanent friends and enemies in politics ... the great indian political tamasha at its best !

LP says: a counter question: when does the full term end? Only PVN went to polls after 60 months in office। Am I right? ABV went in for early polls. Do we say Vajpayee sarkar was not full term? MMS will go in for early polls, in all probability, around the time a new president is ushered into oval office. Will we say MMS sarkaar did not last full term if this is how it turns out? The nuclear deal will go through. If UPA, with SP support, does not manage the numbers inside the house (majority of attending and voting NO) to defeat the no confidence motion that the left might table, and has to resign, then it will remain as caretaker sarkaar till early next year. CAn we say, if that is how it turns out, it is not full term? In my view, the political dynamincs has changed entirely since last elections in 2004. It is time for all alliances to be recast based on a re-assessment of geo-political and geo-economical realities as will as the emerging power centres in international relations. Giving six months for such a process, it makes sense to have elections by late 2008 and early 2009. The added benefit of early elections: a) the campaign vehicles will raise less dust in the rural areas. b) there will be enough to eat after the harvest and industrial bonuses. c) there will be enough suger, cane and alcohol to entice voters to the booths. d) school-kids can sleep in the day and study during night under parental watch. e) anyone can add to this list, which i snot exhaustive॥

Niceguy251 says:As it is elections are due within a year now। Presently I do not think any party except BJP wants to go for polls immediately. They all want to delay it as long as it can be. As LP says polls may be called few months early but not immediately.

Busybee says:By full term if u mean, elections bought on by the oppn toppling the govt in a no confidence vote and not by being announced by the Govt।, then I think it will last its full term.

Virtualscorpio says:Yes , it should, tho' not by the fairest means

Quotas in the teaching faculty of IITs

The government has ordered IITs to introduce - with "immediate effect" - quotas in the teaching faculty for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and OBCs. Do you thing that the decision is in the interest of country?

Niceguy251 says: It may be done without lowering the standards of selection criteria and if vacancy is not filled it should not be rolled over to next session but reverted to general category as shortage of faculty will definitely affect teaching quality and standards adversly।

Lp says: I am against this quota system in toto। Abolish caste based schemes. Introduce meritocracy

Vamsi says: are these new faculty from the SC reservations "able enough" to teach in the IITs and IIMs ? if not then giving them jobs on the basis of reservations would be highly unfortunate।

Skj says:i think we all try to follow the easier route whatsover the problem। I strongly condemn Govt's announcement but at the same time, have we ever tried to understand as to why Bhim Rao Ambedkar started this and provisioned it as must। Well, its a matter of debate covering many many aspects so its not possible to just say yes or no।cheers

Swami Ramdev and Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty seems to have a posed a challenge to Yoga Gurus with the launch of her Yoga DVD.Do you think that her DVD will be more popular than Swami Ramdev?

Lp says:Going by the DVD cover, YES, for SURE!

Busybee says: Yes, if she is dressed like that in the video, sales are assured :D

Niceguy251 says: She will make the same dent as Jane Fonda did with her aerobics DVD।

Vibhuti says: Dont know much about ho will sell more...but its sure a comparison and the comments are even funnier!!great fun...

Virtualscorpio says: Ok so she'd stoop 2 any depth 4 publicity

Munnabhai and Politics

Do you think that Munnabhai should join politics?

Lp says: Sanjay Dutt will join politics, whatever I say, and try to capitalize on Munnabhai image. If his move has anything to do with his reported differences with sister and MP Priya only and is not motivated by genuine desire for public service , he is unlikely to succeed.

Virtualscorpio says: From one murky world to another murky world, what differerence is it gonna make to anyone, making money by entertaining or now by fleecing

Visitlife says: Well I personally think Movie stars and Politics never go well together. They r too busy showing themselves off rather then working for the country .. same applies for munnabhai too.

Niceguy251 says: He has potential. Only thing what he has to see is that he has to ensure that he emulates his father who had wellbeing of masses and nation at heart. He should take advice from his sister as she has shown her merit to be a good leader.

Kaua says: join politics n do what ..."nothing" .....ly most of them

Petro price hike

The Indian government is considering a hike in the prices of transport fuels to help petroleum marketing companies tide over the burden on account of crude oil topping $135 per barrel in international markets. Is the petro price hike justified?

Virtualscorpio says: I suppose they have no choice. What happens 2 all the crude produced in India?? does it not help balance out the crude we purchase??

Lp53 says: Stop import of oii; crude oil import means too much profit for refineries, petroleum distributors, and transporters. Edible oil import means too little motivation for our coconut, soya and oilseed farmers. Traders don't go and vote anyway... Lp ji adds something more.....
Kya aap baravi class se tez hein? 1. How many litres of each kind of petroleum products are derived from a barrel of crude oil? 2. At $135/bbl Brent Crude, what should be cost of production at refinery excluding customs and excise duties? 3. What is the capex investment to refine a bbl of crude (assuming a blend of crude grades on import market? Let us consider RPL's mega refinery at Jamnagar as anchmark. 4. What should be the ROI in business? 5. What iould be the ROI for distributors from the refinery outlets to the pumps? 6. If administered mechanism is not dismantled and the refineries are not allowed to sell their products to make profits, why should they remain in business? 7. If the distributors don't make a profit, why should they be in business? 8. If private enterprise is killed because all it wants is profits and profit is a diry word, then who will do the business/ Of course, the government, right? 9. If the government runs businesses according to laws that it makes, what prevents it from making laws to balance the books? 10, From does the mbooks come from? Print the notes, may be? 11. Why should I and you pay for inefficient energy use? When market sets the prices, the demand or efficiency will correct, at the break-even price. Why should that not happen? 12. Why are we not clamoring for complete dismantling of administered price regime? 13. WHY?

Niceguy251 says: This need a deep thought. Is it not worth finding out how come it is cheaper in some countries inspite of crude being at same rate for them and oil companies too being same? Do we not need an audit of their working to curb wasteful practices and ensure paucity? Also wasteful use of petro-products. Can we not discipline our countrymen to use vehicles only for necessity and not for show off or just going a little distance? And it goes without saying that we need to definitely put an end to CORRUPTION. It is we and only we the educated lot who can ignite minds of masses to ensure weeding out of corrupt politicians. Are we all willing to take up this much needed crusade?

Savy says: switch to bicycles...best fr health n wealth :D jokes apart....it will always n always go up never down..so no point.It remains to be seen when the govt formulates some policies on vehicular sale also.It is madness.

English and India

English has become the 3rd BIggest Medium of Instruction. Do you think that though English is not the first language of nation but in reality it hold top position?

Ruggedboyz says: If their is one nation which was not an english speaking one, but caught on to english like no other nation did. It has to be india, from being the language where most official work was carried out in to, one that helped get a job to, one if u speak it u belong to the 'hip' and the 'elite' to now channels and movies catering to them india has caught on to english like wood does to fire

Virtualscorpio says: Till such time India finds its feet in the International market & establishes itself as a big player, which it is trying 2 do currently, we have 2 accept that Englisg has 2 dominate as the media of instructions.

Sarika says: humko nhi sochna chahiye but hum bhi isi ke saath chal rhe ! becaus we cannot controlthe past we can not control the future what we do have rightin front of us

Vamsi says: it is a fact that english has become indispensable today. but importance to hindi our national language should be given. also people of various regions should give importance to their mother tongue as well. hindi and regional languages is real bharat varsh ! :-)

Niceguy251 says: Importance of a language lies in it's richness in various fields and it's adaptability. We all know that most of technical & scientific education is carried out in english as it has the huge store of such information. English has been accepting words from other languages and making it universal. Examples are many, just to quote some " Pyajama, Curry, Minar and Bandobast etc. Each nation has it's national language and it is their linking language. Can we Indians keep our heads raised and say the same for Hindi with conviction without taking shelter benind official status? I have stayed almost in all the regions of our vast country and I can vouch for it that it is either the local language or english which was required by me to communicate while being out of Hindi belt. We can not force but have to make persons understand that we need a national language and obvisiouly it will be the one spoken by the majority.

Serial blasts and Tourism

Do you think that the serial blasts in Jaipur on May 13,2008 would affect the tourism industry in the desert state?

LP53 says: No, cars kill more people than bombs..

Busybee says: if cricketers who are paid such huge amounts to go to Jaipur can run scared then we cant say much for tourists who go there at their own expense.. but this imo would create only a temporary lull in tourism..

Ruggedboyz says: i think i would for a certain amount of time till the news is fresh it will but for something like tourism to fall rajasthan is no kashmir and such incidence in rajasthan are only a freak few

Niceguy251 says: Initially yes but in the long run it will be negligible. People still go out in Sri Lanka, Iraq or Afganistan, don't they?

Lionking says: i would go with niceguy ... in the short-term, the tourism may be affected ... but long-term wise, there would be no effect ... provided there are no more such incidences ...

Virtualscorpio says: Not really, maybe just a temporary drop.

National Knowledge Commission and IIT

Concerned over the "glaring regional imbalance" in the availability of engineering education,the National KnowledgeCommission (NKC) has favoured elite institutions like IITs adopting some engineering institutions to raise their standards.Do you think that elite institutions like IITs and NITs should "mentor" the new institutions in order to help raise their standards?

Busybee says: Yes, why not ? It would raise the standards of the other colleges. But then the final product depends on the input of student quality as well...

Lionking says: this is a good move by the NKC ... the IITs are very reputed institutes worldwide ... and if the IITs can mentor the very many engineering colleges that churn out vast quantity of engineering graduates ... who are unfortunately not well recognized as IIT graduates ... then they sure will be having good prospect ... and the name that IITs has had hand in those institutes will be in the back of the mind of the people hiring those graduates ... IITs mentoring the lesser engineering institutes will set some "standard" for those institutes which is good ...

Niceguy251 says: I agree with Busybee on Why not. It should be something like extension of premier institutes and why only IITs we may even consider IIMs. Admissions, faculty induction, quality of education, examinations, modules etc should be controlled by the parent institute. It should be like having more sections but not in the same locality but at distance. Regular checks can be done to ensure same standards. Yes, why not?

LP53 says: What is regional imbalance? Mere fact of adoption by IITs will improve educational standards? Aren't there better options to improve quality? Let the IITs be; not worth diluting their resources.

Ruggedboyz says: Changes are welcomed always specially if they are a step in the right direction and this one specially is if IIT adopts tiny college with less repute it will diffo raise standards as intended and only add to the pool of better engineers and who doesnt like it if ur nation has more of better skilled labour then their previously was

Abx says:good move.........but should all engineers follow IITians footsteps ?

Virtualscorpio says: I agree wid the Busybee, Input quality + education = output quality

IPL-Cricket or Glamour

In IPL which one is dominating-Cricket or Glamour?

GussaWaala says: Its professional sports. They go hand in hand. Nothing new.

Lionking says: by seeing the photos above, i guess "glamour" dominating over cricket ... wah wah ... soooo nice ! but on a serious note, i guess both glamour and cricket are having a their equal say ... nothing better for both cricket and sports buff than this!

Niceguy251 says: I do not get enough time to watch IPL or rather remote in mostly out of my hands but whatever I watched I feel that on TV they show cheerleaders only when some good shot is executed or wicket is down. As far as showing stars and all is concerned it is not so much. It seems balanced. Of course new concept which we need to get used to.

Vs says: It has 2 be cricket, nobody wud come 2 watch only the cheergirls/film stars. Too obvious.

Ruggedboyz says: I think the glamour thing their is minimal and never ever overtakes the cricket one gives a damn if the cricket stars do come in to watch the match or not for they hardly do anything also if one is on the ground one can look at the cheer girl or have a place in the stance next to them they can grab ur attention else it is a non - existant thing that is focussed once in a while by the TV cameras so i guess so how cricket remainsa winner on IPL too

Lostpatrol says: Buy one, take two free. I am lovin' it! (Say that Densaab sytle)

Death Penalty and India

The death penalty is as inhuman as the crime which motivates it.
Do you think that India should abolish the death penalty in law?

Lp53 says: NO

Vs says: YES . 2 wrongs do not make a right.

Vamsi says: this is a very tricky issue ... if a convict is found guilty for circumstances which are very heinous ... then surely life imprisonment should be given to him ... but ... even if that person becomes a liability for the whole community ... even after him getting life imprisonment ... then he/she should be hanged ... no mercy ... the aim of the courts should be to reduce the crime ... and penalties should be used so that no one dares to commit that same mistake again ... courts should ensure that judgements are given ... 1. to punish the culprit ... 2. to tell the society what would be the consequences of doing crimes

Niceguy251 says: Death penalty should be awarded for henious crimes like rape and murder or dowry murder or to hired killers. For other case life imprisonment not just for 14 years but till death be awarded with hard labour and proceds of such work should go to dependents of the victims, if there are no dependents then money should go for educating underprivileged children though some honest NGOs.

Ruggedboyz says: In a mean tough world, a death penalty is an essential, one who lives in 21st century may comeup with it being too strict a call for a criminal but if their is not the fear that the judicial will come down hard on unscrupulous men/women. they shall not stop from their erratic ways of making money or means of vindication

Busybee says: no.

Supreme Court and Landlord

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that tenants in Delhi who used leased premises for commercial purposes can be evicted if the landlord required it for bonafide purpose. Do you welcome the SC ruling?

Niceguy251 says: We have to first see if it is residential property which is being used by tenent for commercial purpose then it is illegal as it is but if it is commercial then we need to be fair to both. It is ridiculous that rent of Rs 100.00 pm is being paid for shops in Conaught Place by old tenents and at the same time if owner wants to evict tenent just to have little more rent is also not palatable. The law should protect both. There should be a legal lease document for fixed period and it could be renewed only if both parties agree. Owner should not be allowed to evict tenent during currency of agreement except if it is being used for illegal purposes and similarly if the agreement is over and tenenat is not vacating the place should be sealed pending judgement. And in such cases the tenent should be asked to pay legal costs as well as penal rent ( say triple the pervailing market rent ) if it is proved he is at fault.

Lp53 says: Yes, I welcome it. I am saddened by the fact that juidiciary has to legislate these days..

Ruggedboyz says: i dont think one can comment on it as yes or no for supreme court might have gone through the clauses and the problems they face and then judged in their favour personally if u ask me, i like it if the landlord has more power on his land but one would like to think of a guy whose business will go haywire in case something of that sort is done to him so really can say a yes or no on this

Vs says: YES,

OBC Quota and Premier Institutes

The much-debated 27 per cent OBC quota will be implemented at prestigious educational institutions like IITs and IIMs nationwide. Do yiu think that the SC judgement will only affect the brand value of the premier institutes?

Vamsi says: i am not against people in the lower strata of the society getting opportunities to study and make a living for themselves. so, based on this the judgement of SC is a welcome. the premier institutes increasing seat to accomidate them is quite logical. but care must be taken not to dilute the standard of education in these 'premier institutes' as they are pride of india !

Lostpatrol53 says: I am against reservation and segregation of any kind.

Busybee says: A 5% reservation would be ok, we can live with that. assuming that 5% of incompetants generated every year wont kills us. We can count on the few good ones to take things forward.. 27% is too much..

Angelzfear says: A say force the government to create enough educational institutions so that quality education can be provided to all. Every year around 1.5 lac people appear for CAT... create 100 IIMs with 300 seats...produce 30000 IIM grad every year. Resource to be utilized? What is the money being collected in the name of educational cess being used for? All details posted here : cplash.com/post/Reservations-once-again

Ruggedboyz says: frankly if u ask me i have a more orthodox approach then an progressive one when i hear of the quota issue which is mostly to calm my nerves for practically i am appalled with the decision on the other hand i would like to think it is more of fate then ability or merit that decides what you do in india .

Niceguy251 says: I am all for reservation why 27% but maybe 50% but with following RESERVATIONS : It should be only for economically backward as it will definitely cover SC / ST / OBC . It has to be merit based. This is what needs focus. We can not have professionals like Doctors or Engineers who have just scraped through the examinations. What we need to do is that give say 10% allowance on marks. Let me explain this. If seats are 100, so open category seats are at present 73, if 73rd person has secured 82% bring it down to 72% for reserved category and all those from that category who are above that be taken to fill 27 seats. If any seats are left then it can to back to merit list one by one following the same principle till all seats are filled. This way we do afford opportunity to those who need it without comprosing quality. We should try to spread education facilities to all so competetion can be fair. For this fee concessions may be given to needy class. AND LET US NOT POLITISE THIS ISSUE.

Indian Premier League and Media

Do you think that resentment in the media over accreditation norms put forward by the Indian Premier League (IPL) authorities is justified?

VS says: Yes they r justified, I thot its a free press

Lp says: It is one dog agaisnt another, so let bite

Vamsi says: BCCI has earned a lot of revenue because of the media's publicity of the game ... there is a fine line between the popularity of cricket in india and media's role in building the image ... and they are interchangable and overlap each other ... ... and now BCCI wants to give restricted access to media for IPL ? i think its perfectly justified ... considering the Indian Performance in the second test against south africa ... didnt imagine indian team will fall from grace ... BS ... media should be given the opportunity to give its fair views on the matches in IPL ...

Niceguy251 says: I think when someone gets too big for his / her shoes it is time to cut his or her ego down. One can not take things for granted just because of clout.

Ruggedboyz says: i really think that media wasnt infringing on any of the copyrights it hadnt and so all this silly restrictions are all uncalled for and make no sense specially with the portals who did nothing more than score reporting this will infact act as a deterrent to the tornament since people will loose interest in a series that is touch to keep a tab on i

Busybee says: as LP says, its one dog against another... BCCI and the media hv mutual needs.. BCCI needs the media to make this jamboree.. and the media needs the ad revenue..

Sixth Pay Commission and Government organisations

The Sixth Pay Commission on Monday recommended a hefty increase in salaries of over four million central government employees.Do you think that increase is salaries will change the work culture in government organisations?

Busybee says: :D:D:D... it would help fuel inflation is what I can see. why should a better pay packet make a govt employee work hard or become incorruptible ? The govt shud reduce the work force.

Vamsi says: the recomemdations of the pay commission will come as a boon for the government employees ... but ... knowing the general mentality of the government employees ... i doubt whether their performance will improve ... corruption will remain the nasty pillar of governance in india ... but ... i foresee a huge influx of people wanting to get government jobs ... it would be nice if the government departments become more performance oriented ... now that the concerns of the employees are taken care of ... have i become overly optimistic ? lets see !

LP says: Only 50%? Too bad. Too little too late. G0ld is dearer by 250%. Reliance stock by 500%. Forex have surged from 1 Billion in 1991 to 333 billion in 2008 Index the sal8aries to gold price, reliance share price or forex reserves..:D

Niceguy251 says: I tried to post my comments about a week ago but o3 played it's tricks rejecting them " Abuses not allowed " even when there was nothing even resembling such words. There are three issues involved in this and I will take them up one by one. First: Will this hike eradicate or reduce corruption? Answer is NO. We need to overhaul the system and kill rootcause of this malady. Second : Will it increase efficiency? Again NO. For that we need to have right kind of people at top who lead by example and there should be NO interference from politicians. Thirdly : Should the pay structure of Govt employees be at par with Corporates? NO. You have to keep in mind the terms & conditions of service. Govt employees have pensionable service, liberal leave rules, medical facilities, subsidised housing and above all JOB SECURITY. There is no linkage of increments or retention with performance as in corporate service.

Happiness and Money

Money can buy happiness, but only if you spend it on someone else, researchers say. Do you think that this report will inspire people to spend money on others?

Ruggedboyz says: now if only we could take this researches seriously and start implementing on every thing found then the world would diffo be such a nice place and specially when today their is so much materialism that if we acquire one thing they are couple of others on the wish list always i doubt if people can grow so selfless today when u are set apart only if u have something the guy next to u doesnt posses

Lp53 says: Paaagal samja hei kya humkkkko?

Abx says:true spend money for other as it was said on my post # sponcer lunch/dinner :-)

Vamsi says: i would go with LP in this case ... no question of spending money on somebody else ... haa ... agar kuch log meri seva karna chahteh hai ... then i will allow them to spend money on me ! :-))

Virtualscorpio says: Its a state of mind. Earlier I got a lot of pleasure in recieving. Now I have realized the pleasure & happiness in giving. My conclusion, earn as much as u can, without a feeling of guilt, spend what u like on your self, yet, do eke out something to help others. It gives immence satisfaction to be of use to someone else, less previlaged.

Niceguy251 says: Don't you get a feeling of fulfilment when you see your partner satiated & happy when you do something for that - be it taking out for dinner, movie or giving an unexpected present or when you see joyful face of little one, your child, sibling or relation when you get something for him/her cherished by them? In a broader sense if you give happiness to someone and see all those happy around you it is bound to make you too feel happy.

National game -Hockey or Cricket

Eight-time Olympic champions in hockey India failed to qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 80 years.Do you think that Cricket should be made the national game ?

Vamsi says: i dont think Hockey will loose its status as the national sport of India ... and if someone tries to dislodge Hockey as the National Sport and place any other sport ... then if any other sport becomes popular in its place ... then what happens ? It should be remembered that Hockey is the first sport of Independent India which has brought laurels to India ... and just because Hockey is in dire straits at present doesnt mean that we should leave hockey ... Hockey is and will remain our national sport !

Busybee says: officially hockey may be the national game, but in truth it isnt. This however does not mean that we should mk cricket the national game.. The IHF should be cleaned up and let the game br prioritised now.. Actually Polo (I dont mean the mint with the hole.. :D:D:D...) should have been our national game, as it originated here.

Abx says:nothing official abt it ..........only controlled by facotr M

Ruggedboyz says: i still would like to maintain that hockey should be our national game, for hockey may not have the fan fare and the sponsors and the huge turnouts but it still the game which india once peaked and had once called the envy eye of the world all it needs today is heros for without the sachins and sauravs cricket to would have been a game without all the furore and the heroes come to the game when they are grounds facilities and the required backing however as a respectable nation in the world it is also not done that u change your national game as per where u excel and where u can defeat the world leaders of that game
Shaks says:firstly the law makers made certain rules for india which cant be broken and so rather then thinking of a change to cricket we should be thinking of developing the game of hockey secondly also the game we lead cant be the national game

Kaua says: in my view rather than making cricket the national game of our country efforts should be made twds developing hockey and not only coz its our national game but coz its a game which is played in india for yrs nw and we have had gr8 success in that sport as well in the past ..so mite as well work twds development

Sumandeeprana says: i don't think that cricket should be made national game. yes we can improve hockey.

LP53 says: A day at Santiago is not hockey is all about. Let us not despair. Success breeds arrogance and leads to failure. Let failure breed perseverance and lead to success.

Niceguy251 says: Cricket gained popularity due to extenssive media coverage and money involved.How often do we see hockey or for that matter even other games covered in that manner? We need to take an open minded look at causes of our failure in Hockey as well as other games. In olden days hockey was game of dribbling and if I am not mistaken Dhyan Chand was a wizard at carrying the ball all the way to opponent's goal dodging their defence. In one of the tournaments it was suggested that his hockey stick has glue to keep the ball stuck. It was checked and allegation found to be untrue. But thereafter hockey has been developed into a game of cross passes by European countries which we have not been able to properly assess & incorporate in our strategy for the game. And of course politics in our sports orgnisations is also to be blamed to a large extent. Polo was also originated in India so it should also be given it's rightful place apart from Hockey.

Mind reading machine and Mental privacy

Scientists have developed a computerised mind-reading technique which lets them accurately predict the images that people are looking at by using scanners to study brain activity.This is the first step in developing a mind reader, which is raising ethical questions about mental privacy.Do you think that mind reading machine may change the way we live?

Busybee says: They can scan only when u allow so no Q of loss of privacy. Its a good developemnt imo, to crack crime... could become more accurate than narco analysis.. it will even help to solve psychiatric pblms...

Lp53 says: will this be available for say $30 on grocery shelves? If not, not to worry; my wife won't get it...:D

Kaua says:Thats a good step...but i dont think it will change the way we live coz as bb rightly pointed out that it wont scan unless u allow

Vamsi says: people can make an attempt to find out what mind is thinking ...
but ... mind is an ocean ... and it can never be understood in all situations ...
for some situations ... may be the device can be useful ... but not for all situations ...
nothing wrong for people in trying to understand mind !

Vs says: The very thought scares me :((

Ruggedboyz says: I really wanna see if this technology develops and takes shape for where is the cloned human where is the mind reader and where is all this big talk taking the science to and really after the computer and cell phone and the internet their has hardly been anything that has changed the way we lived and that is been for a long long time so lets see if really something comes out or this hogwash is on

Shaks says: the first point is that the mind is uncontainable and one has infinte thoughts going on in onces mind thus u cant make a machint that can read the thoughts on in your mind also if they is true it will be used judiciously for required purposes and not making it a household item for daily use

Budget 2008-09

Do you think that Budget 2008-09 is good for country?

Abx says:ya budegt is good one with election oriented provisions as per mandate of all political parties

Vamsi says: yup ... FM chidambaram has given a very good budget ... this budget is a populist budget ... planned keeping an eye on the possible elections ... the raising of the minimum amount not liable for tax and change of the tax rates of individuals is a welcome measure ... senior citizen would be very happy to learn that they will have more money to go for more "joy rides" like in that VISA advertisement ... say to singapore ... and Working Women would have more money to fill their purses and splurge on women accessories like lipsticks !

vIRTUALsCORPIO says: The budget would come undone if inflation which has been under control, remains so.

Kaua says: Country ??? that comes secondary this budget ...it is definitely good for UPA as it is prepared taken into consideration elections next yr..so thumbs up for Congress... Mr FM is a smart man !..but i lykd the budget coz it benefited individuals to a considerable extent considering increase in salb rates...

Niceguy251 says: All said and done, elections or whatever compulsions, it is welcome budget to keep everyone happy except maybe big business houses.

Tejbir says: why do we force ourselves in classifying things and people into good and bad? it was a job to be done and person whom the nation entrusted it with did his best lets end it with this.

Anjali says: its really a good budget.......c inflation can't be controlled only by the ministry..........its demand and supply crisis and so many other things influence inflation!!