Thursday, August 17, 2006
The adolescent India … Part 1
Celebrating 59th Independence Day, India, on Aug 15th 2006, is still in its adolescence.
Since 1947, India grew rapidly … though attacked by the “friendly” neighbors be it Pak or China … and the helper Russians got themselves dissolved … though the initial steps were extremely focused did little good, were necessary … what went wrong was the flow of national capital was too focused for the 5 years and then the focus shifted absolutely out of sync … be it operation green or operation flood … or opening of public sectors to create employment or 20-20 program… (aka sarkari naukri) … the new age revolution did start in 80’s but today’s politics’ crab mentality is now hampering the growth India is destined to … further, there are multiple smaller pockets of separatists who still believe that they need an individual identity e.g. Maoists and Naxals – spreading through half the states in the country… However, thanks to Information Technology (I.T.) revolution with liberated communication channels and the progressive attitude, India has made it’s presence being felt in the world (namely US & EU) …
Having said that, I believe, India is still in its adolescence … still long way towards maturity …
One of the aspect, which I feel, is diminishing among us (including me) is that of nationalism … we are thinking and acting in our self interests without really looking forward to what’s its big picture look like … to a great extent the reason for such thinking lies in the leadership of our nation – political and economical … we have been witness to a number of incidents (factual or rumored) about politicians and leading business honchos working towards creating loop holes and making modifications in the constitution itself to achieve their personal agendas. Most often than not, they all have a common agenda … let me make some more money and very quickly … by any means… and this is what translates the repercussions down the ladder to the common man, where he has no other option left with him than to steal (be it tax, or power, or anything) … which is of course not in the national interest.
Today we have actually put India on to the global map, however, within ourselves we still need to clean ourselves and necessitate a paradigm shift to survive. Some of the key survival necessities have changed its face during the last 6 decades…
to be continued …
Since 1947, India grew rapidly … though attacked by the “friendly” neighbors be it Pak or China … and the helper Russians got themselves dissolved … though the initial steps were extremely focused did little good, were necessary … what went wrong was the flow of national capital was too focused for the 5 years and then the focus shifted absolutely out of sync … be it operation green or operation flood … or opening of public sectors to create employment or 20-20 program… (aka sarkari naukri) … the new age revolution did start in 80’s but today’s politics’ crab mentality is now hampering the growth India is destined to … further, there are multiple smaller pockets of separatists who still believe that they need an individual identity e.g. Maoists and Naxals – spreading through half the states in the country… However, thanks to Information Technology (I.T.) revolution with liberated communication channels and the progressive attitude, India has made it’s presence being felt in the world (namely US & EU) …
Having said that, I believe, India is still in its adolescence … still long way towards maturity …
One of the aspect, which I feel, is diminishing among us (including me) is that of nationalism … we are thinking and acting in our self interests without really looking forward to what’s its big picture look like … to a great extent the reason for such thinking lies in the leadership of our nation – political and economical … we have been witness to a number of incidents (factual or rumored) about politicians and leading business honchos working towards creating loop holes and making modifications in the constitution itself to achieve their personal agendas. Most often than not, they all have a common agenda … let me make some more money and very quickly … by any means… and this is what translates the repercussions down the ladder to the common man, where he has no other option left with him than to steal (be it tax, or power, or anything) … which is of course not in the national interest.
Today we have actually put India on to the global map, however, within ourselves we still need to clean ourselves and necessitate a paradigm shift to survive. Some of the key survival necessities have changed its face during the last 6 decades…
to be continued …
Friday, August 11, 2006
F.R.I.E.N.D.S …
Friends, without whom the life is meaningless … remembering few of them on the friendship day (and week!) … (in random order)
Alu (aka Nike) – no words would describe this man … a sagi to the core … amazing mind … almost photographic memory … lazy, extravagant, gamer, techie, … we’ve been thru ups and downs of life together… questioning life!
Amit-Sindhu – a perfect couple complimenting each other in all the aspects… amit is more like me… lean mean machine… lazy and business minded … sindhu is far better off us… ensures the balance…
Medda – this sale and marketing manager can sell anything to anyone … with strong fundas about every thing under the sun… a real life womanizer… and a great buddy …
Pandey ji – this man of principles has very strong likes and dislikes … artist by heart and geek by minds … a trustworthy guy, philosopher and a great friend …
Anand-Alok – band of brothers... childhood memories … school mischief mongers … Anand the house-man (now husband and father) and Alok – the sleeping brain … (I still wonder how does this guy remembers so much)…
Ani – the hard core marketing fellow moving into hard core finance is really amazing thing of this quiz-whiz… from love to life we have talked about eternity during our late college night-outs…
Atul – he was the jack of all - sales guy … and is in sales!!! I am sure his wife needn’t worry for a chit chat!!! … finding simple solutions to seemingly complex problems…
Bhupi – the sardar of my life… a philosopher, a guide and a friend … nothing is impossible for this man … from winning a competition of eating maximum chapattis (well those were more of rubbery – college canteen stuff) … to working continuously for days without sleeping!!! Patience and determination are his in-built aspects … the poet has been there whenever I needed him…
Laksh – this hard-core orthodox tam fell in love with punju … the dedication (of studies) in due course of time turned into tides of laziness… the soft-n-sweet creature has an ability to leave people on-spots with her amazing power of “sharp” memory! Duh!!
Kaddu – charming looks and magnetic personality… this guy had all the traits of womanizer… a friend with whom I had tough time too (perfect traits of a Gemini) … but what’s the friendship if it can’t last the tough times! We shared a lot of good times in college, be it studies or freaking out… or a late night discussion over tea! This guy is happily married now J … poor girls …
Goel – a man of golden heart … guts ... and brilliant mind … full of life even after his marriage …
Mendi – well if I am chaos… he’s chaotic chaos… I think that’s what binds us :D
Lalitgu – patience is his second name … the silent mover has always given results when I lost all hopes!
Mahi – the miss-call lady will never call you … you better call her on time or face the music! Sharing cribs is our mutual hobby J
Manasi – the down-to-earth lady … with so much close to life … amazing sensitivity, dedication and grace … I am at a loss of words to outline her!
Baba – the whiz kid … highly temperamental … philosophical … articulative … cribber … blogger … consultant!
Nits – the lady from chandigarh had no punju qualities … absolute down-to-earth … confused to core … sensitive … stubborn … dedicated to work!!!
Thaks – the man in tension… can take six months to decide on a pair of shoes … has distinct likes and dislikes … high level of fundas of life …
Rahul – smiling Buddha – nay… he’s just smiling fatso maru … with an extra large heart … the big man always thinks BIG!
Sind – the bubbly chubbly – intelligent (!) – lovable lady … ready for adventures and fun … mom of a beautiful princess now…
Shalini – sweet, beautiful, soft, and just a girl (& not the girlfriend)!
Hyacie – a cute and dumb girl with artistic mind and musical heart – knows her world well enuf…
Few others who’ll always be in my heart …
Kaka, Pondy, Murli, CP, JB, Amal, HP, Deba, Archie, Kish, Pussy, Shivam, Bharat, Kala, Jassi, Jackal, MD, Meril, CS, Senti, Anurag, Vinay, Roma, Shruti, Shreekar, …
This list actually doesn’t have an end per se … but it is good having so many of them …
Alu (aka Nike) – no words would describe this man … a sagi to the core … amazing mind … almost photographic memory … lazy, extravagant, gamer, techie, … we’ve been thru ups and downs of life together… questioning life!
Amit-Sindhu – a perfect couple complimenting each other in all the aspects… amit is more like me… lean mean machine… lazy and business minded … sindhu is far better off us… ensures the balance…
Medda – this sale and marketing manager can sell anything to anyone … with strong fundas about every thing under the sun… a real life womanizer… and a great buddy …
Pandey ji – this man of principles has very strong likes and dislikes … artist by heart and geek by minds … a trustworthy guy, philosopher and a great friend …
Anand-Alok – band of brothers... childhood memories … school mischief mongers … Anand the house-man (now husband and father) and Alok – the sleeping brain … (I still wonder how does this guy remembers so much)…
Ani – the hard core marketing fellow moving into hard core finance is really amazing thing of this quiz-whiz… from love to life we have talked about eternity during our late college night-outs…
Atul – he was the jack of all - sales guy … and is in sales!!! I am sure his wife needn’t worry for a chit chat!!! … finding simple solutions to seemingly complex problems…
Bhupi – the sardar of my life… a philosopher, a guide and a friend … nothing is impossible for this man … from winning a competition of eating maximum chapattis (well those were more of rubbery – college canteen stuff) … to working continuously for days without sleeping!!! Patience and determination are his in-built aspects … the poet has been there whenever I needed him…
Laksh – this hard-core orthodox tam fell in love with punju … the dedication (of studies) in due course of time turned into tides of laziness… the soft-n-sweet creature has an ability to leave people on-spots with her amazing power of “sharp” memory! Duh!!
Kaddu – charming looks and magnetic personality… this guy had all the traits of womanizer… a friend with whom I had tough time too (perfect traits of a Gemini) … but what’s the friendship if it can’t last the tough times! We shared a lot of good times in college, be it studies or freaking out… or a late night discussion over tea! This guy is happily married now J … poor girls …
Goel – a man of golden heart … guts ... and brilliant mind … full of life even after his marriage …
Mendi – well if I am chaos… he’s chaotic chaos… I think that’s what binds us :D
Lalitgu – patience is his second name … the silent mover has always given results when I lost all hopes!
Mahi – the miss-call lady will never call you … you better call her on time or face the music! Sharing cribs is our mutual hobby J
Manasi – the down-to-earth lady … with so much close to life … amazing sensitivity, dedication and grace … I am at a loss of words to outline her!
Baba – the whiz kid … highly temperamental … philosophical … articulative … cribber … blogger … consultant!
Nits – the lady from chandigarh had no punju qualities … absolute down-to-earth … confused to core … sensitive … stubborn … dedicated to work!!!
Thaks – the man in tension… can take six months to decide on a pair of shoes … has distinct likes and dislikes … high level of fundas of life …
Rahul – smiling Buddha – nay… he’s just smiling fatso maru … with an extra large heart … the big man always thinks BIG!
Sind – the bubbly chubbly – intelligent (!) – lovable lady … ready for adventures and fun … mom of a beautiful princess now…
Shalini – sweet, beautiful, soft, and just a girl (& not the girlfriend)!
Hyacie – a cute and dumb girl with artistic mind and musical heart – knows her world well enuf…
Few others who’ll always be in my heart …
Kaka, Pondy, Murli, CP, JB, Amal, HP, Deba, Archie, Kish, Pussy, Shivam, Bharat, Kala, Jassi, Jackal, MD, Meril, CS, Senti, Anurag, Vinay, Roma, Shruti, Shreekar, …
This list actually doesn’t have an end per se … but it is good having so many of them …
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Wife hunt …
Well that’s what I am up to these days…
I didn’t do a girlfriend hunt earlier (hmm… you can have all the wild imaginations of me not getting any ‘bhav’ and “sour grapes” too) … thinking that parents will anyway not accept any non-sense from me and would stick to their ‘choice’ of ‘bahu’ …
Well things started well… parents initiated a lot of action on this front… and then when dad got a bit too busy with his business issues, he ‘outsourced’ the job to me! So since last month … I must have seen (rather scanned) more than 500 profiles of ‘prospects’ … and filtering and filtering applying “rules” … these included scanning through the sites (like shaadi.com, jeevansathi.com, bharatmatrimony.com, agarwal2agarwal.com) and profiles that came in through the “family” networking…
So, now I am doing the first few levels of the filtering and passing on to dad for further research (basically family oriented research) and filtering … and hope that we reach to few prospects whom we (me and dad) can mutually agree on to take further actions…
Wish me luck!
I didn’t do a girlfriend hunt earlier (hmm… you can have all the wild imaginations of me not getting any ‘bhav’ and “sour grapes” too) … thinking that parents will anyway not accept any non-sense from me and would stick to their ‘choice’ of ‘bahu’ …
Well things started well… parents initiated a lot of action on this front… and then when dad got a bit too busy with his business issues, he ‘outsourced’ the job to me! So since last month … I must have seen (rather scanned) more than 500 profiles of ‘prospects’ … and filtering and filtering applying “rules” … these included scanning through the sites (like shaadi.com, jeevansathi.com, bharatmatrimony.com, agarwal2agarwal.com) and profiles that came in through the “family” networking…
So, now I am doing the first few levels of the filtering and passing on to dad for further research (basically family oriented research) and filtering … and hope that we reach to few prospects whom we (me and dad) can mutually agree on to take further actions…
Wish me luck!
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