“Journalism is unreadable, and literature is not read...
A journalist has no ideas and the ability to express them…
Rock journalism is people who can’t write interview people who can’t talk for people who can’t read…
Once a newspaper touches a story the facts are lost for ever, even to the protagonists.”
26 December, 2008
25 December, 2008
Thought
Asking tips and advise from others should be welcomed; but if anyone becoming like the evil 'Bhasmasur', then faith on trainees will take a beating.
24 December, 2008
16 December, 2008
14 December, 2008
Thought
"No good man ever became suddenly rich...the path of duty is the way to glory."
"It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies."
"Even the lonely woodpecker owes his success to the fact that he uses his head."
"To achieve the impossible, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought."
"Although the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea."
"....Does a picture ever quarrel with the painter ?"
"Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps."
"The great art of life is sensation, to feelt hat we exist, even in pain."
"Follow your soul and not your mind, your soul that answers to the Truth , not your mind that leaps at appearances; trust the Divine Power and she will free the godlike elements in you and shape all into an expression of Divine Nature."
"It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies."
"Even the lonely woodpecker owes his success to the fact that he uses his head."
"To achieve the impossible, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought."
"Although the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea."
"....Does a picture ever quarrel with the painter ?"
"Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps."
"The great art of life is sensation, to feelt hat we exist, even in pain."
"Follow your soul and not your mind, your soul that answers to the Truth , not your mind that leaps at appearances; trust the Divine Power and she will free the godlike elements in you and shape all into an expression of Divine Nature."
13 December, 2008
11 December, 2008
Joke
"A man bursts into his house one day and shouts to his wife, "Sonia, quick pack your things. I've just won millions on the lottery!" Back comes the excited reply, "Should I pack for the beach or for skiing ?" "I don't care where you go," he replies, "just as long as you're out of here within the hour."
06 December, 2008
Communalism
The front page story in Hindustan Times dated December 6 has not shocked me, for am also a victim of a different kind of ism---parochialism.
First let us read the HT report with New Delhi dateline….."One of my school friends was asked not to make friends with me. It’s because of sheer ignorance. People make judgements like this because they don’t know much about the religion," says a muslim student."
"On December 1, a teacher of a prominent Delhi school called a class IX Muslim student a horrible name: “Pakistani”. I lodged a complaint with our principal and the principal said the teacher would be spoken to.” This is an account by a 17-year-old student of that school in the national capital.
Now listen to my agonizing experiences during my school days three decades ago…a couple of teachers used to rebuke me just because I don’t belong to the linguistic majority…they even did not hesitate to call me err. I won't reveal, something related to my mother tongue…I endured their parochial diatribes, but I still respect the school from where I finished my HSC.
But the bitter experience forced me to drop the surname of my son to save him from a similar ‘terror’.
My wife and Me share the same mother tongue, but speak the language of our birth place at home.
We still need to cover a long distance before overcoming our petty parochialism and communalism.
I am tempted to quote from famous personalities to sooth my feelings.
“To us, patriotism is the same as the love of humanity.”
“Ask not what your country can do for you, rather ask what you can do for your country.”
“Patriotism is not enough. It must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. “
“Let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.”
First let us read the HT report with New Delhi dateline….."One of my school friends was asked not to make friends with me. It’s because of sheer ignorance. People make judgements like this because they don’t know much about the religion," says a muslim student."
"On December 1, a teacher of a prominent Delhi school called a class IX Muslim student a horrible name: “Pakistani”. I lodged a complaint with our principal and the principal said the teacher would be spoken to.” This is an account by a 17-year-old student of that school in the national capital.
Now listen to my agonizing experiences during my school days three decades ago…a couple of teachers used to rebuke me just because I don’t belong to the linguistic majority…they even did not hesitate to call me err. I won't reveal, something related to my mother tongue…I endured their parochial diatribes, but I still respect the school from where I finished my HSC.
But the bitter experience forced me to drop the surname of my son to save him from a similar ‘terror’.
My wife and Me share the same mother tongue, but speak the language of our birth place at home.
We still need to cover a long distance before overcoming our petty parochialism and communalism.
I am tempted to quote from famous personalities to sooth my feelings.
“To us, patriotism is the same as the love of humanity.”
“Ask not what your country can do for you, rather ask what you can do for your country.”
“Patriotism is not enough. It must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. “
“Let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.”
05 December, 2008
Mumbai Terror Attack
"It is time for the citizens to wake up because it is their personal loss and they should take their own responsibility rather than depending on the government," feels Smita Salaskar, the widow of slain Vijay salaskar, who laid down his life fighting the terrorists on 26/11
26/11 Terror Attack
It was a moving mail by actress Soha Ali Khan’s e-mail published in TOINS---I share Ali’s concerns and would like to share with my readers.
“The brutal Mumbai terrorist attacks sought to divide us…I’m writing this because I feel we need to honour their memory…The attacks were aimed at our people, our prosperity and our peace. But their top target was something else: our unity. If these attacks cause us to turn on each other in hatred and conflict, the terrorists will have won…
“Let’s deny them that victory.
“We’re launching a message to extremists on all sides and all our political leaders, one that will soon be published in newspapers across India and Pakistan. The message is that these tactics aren’t working, that we’re more united than ever, united in our love and support to each other, and determined to work together to stop violent extremism. If millions of people sign it, our message will be unmistakable…
“As a Muslim, I am shocked at what has been done in the name of my faith. As an Indian, I am determined to keep these terrorists from tearing our nation apart. As a human being, I join with the entire world in condemning this horrific violence. It’s time to speak out…together.
“With respect, sadness and hope.”
“The brutal Mumbai terrorist attacks sought to divide us…I’m writing this because I feel we need to honour their memory…The attacks were aimed at our people, our prosperity and our peace. But their top target was something else: our unity. If these attacks cause us to turn on each other in hatred and conflict, the terrorists will have won…
“Let’s deny them that victory.
“We’re launching a message to extremists on all sides and all our political leaders, one that will soon be published in newspapers across India and Pakistan. The message is that these tactics aren’t working, that we’re more united than ever, united in our love and support to each other, and determined to work together to stop violent extremism. If millions of people sign it, our message will be unmistakable…
“As a Muslim, I am shocked at what has been done in the name of my faith. As an Indian, I am determined to keep these terrorists from tearing our nation apart. As a human being, I join with the entire world in condemning this horrific violence. It’s time to speak out…together.
“With respect, sadness and hope.”
03 December, 2008
Mumbai
Till now an invisible enemy use to come out of nowhere, strike spots in our country before vanishing. But after the arrest of one of the terrorists during the 26/11 terror strike, we now know who is our our enemy.
Now we should have a clear idea as to what should do with the enemy.
Now we should have a clear idea as to what should do with the enemy.
Raj
Raj is 'missing', a Jamshedpur court has issued fresh arrest warrant----where are you Raj ? What is your reaction on 'Attack on Mumbai'----please embrace all the citizens of India, for united we stand against invisible enemies of our nation.
01 December, 2008
Ranji Jharkhand
Young Saurav Tiwari and Ishant Jaggi are slowly blooming into a good middle order batsmen of Jharkhand Ranji team, which is now in the Plate Division.
The state requires its star player M S Dhoni to propel the young team into the Elite Division, and
fans desperately want to see Dhoni marshalling Jharkhand Ranji team from next season.
Go back into history, and one will find how a player getting into the Test or Limited Overs side, opens up the gate for other mates from his state into donning the national colours.
We don't have to go very far to search such instances. Jharkhand's neighbour Orissa had three players in national colours soon after pacer Debasish Mohanty broke into the Test team. He was followed by S S Das. Rashmi Ranjan Das also found a place in India 'A' side.
Let us hope Dhoni's superstardom will open up the flood gates in the future.
The state requires its star player M S Dhoni to propel the young team into the Elite Division, and
fans desperately want to see Dhoni marshalling Jharkhand Ranji team from next season.
Go back into history, and one will find how a player getting into the Test or Limited Overs side, opens up the gate for other mates from his state into donning the national colours.
We don't have to go very far to search such instances. Jharkhand's neighbour Orissa had three players in national colours soon after pacer Debasish Mohanty broke into the Test team. He was followed by S S Das. Rashmi Ranjan Das also found a place in India 'A' side.
Let us hope Dhoni's superstardom will open up the flood gates in the future.
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