Wacka wacka - It's time for Africa. Africa proved it. Long under the shadows of apartheid, they have come out of the shackles and proved what they are capable of by hosting the FIFA 2010. A job well done.
Balle balle - Now it's time for India. We are hosting the Commonwealth Games in October. It is a matter of great pride. It is a beginning of an exciting journey where India is going to be at the International limelight. It was always my dream to see India host games as big as CWG.
It is time for India to take inspiration from Africa and host the CWG. New Delhi is getting ready for the big day, but lot of questions are raised over the completion the project. Will the stadiums be ready? Will we be able to provide world class infrastructure - training stadiums? These are difficult questions to answer. To add to this, there are serious allegations of corruption. But spare a thought for M S Gill, who took over the sports ministry whose annual budget is just Rs.450 Cr and has made a huge progress.
For now, I just want to see the games to become a huge success. I salute the spirit of people in Delhi for their tremendous display of patience. I am a proud Indian . We have shown the world that we are capable of successfully hosting CWG and we will surely able to host Olympics one day. Indians also love other sports, it's just not cricket.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Do your bit
It's now official - A government school at every kilo metre across the country. A huge step towards providing primary education to the kids who are the future of a developing nation. It might take a while to implement this. But at least, Mr. Kapil Sibal has taken this huge step.
There are still 38000 crore people in India who are below the poverty line of which 10% earn just Rs. 2 per day. A mass revolution is required to make people
understand how much education is important. We need people to send their children to a school and not to a cracker factory.
I request everyone to do their bit. Please sponsor at least a child's education. We were fortunate to get good education . We should thank God for that.
I am doing my bit by sponsoring a child. Are you doing your bit?
There are still 38000 crore people in India who are below the poverty line of which 10% earn just Rs. 2 per day. A mass revolution is required to make people
understand how much education is important. We need people to send their children to a school and not to a cracker factory.
I request everyone to do their bit. Please sponsor at least a child's education. We were fortunate to get good education . We should thank God for that.
I am doing my bit by sponsoring a child. Are you doing your bit?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Will Justice be done?
For the first time in 8 years there seems to be some hope in the 2002 Gujarat riot case. SIT headed by RK Raghavan has summoned Narendra Modi to depose in connection with a complaint of Zakia Jaffery. But the big question is - will Narendra Bhai Modi be convicted if proved guilty for his role in the worst ever riots that Gujarat has ever witnessed. Only time will say.
Time will say if the evidence against him will be good enough to prove him guilty. In the court of People's Perception he might be a criminal, but what matters is the Court of law where all that matters is the evidence. And will the Apex court have the courage to convict Modi if proven guilty or will it be just another story like the Babri Masjid where justice is still pending ? Just wait and watch.
Time will say if the evidence against him will be good enough to prove him guilty. In the court of People's Perception he might be a criminal, but what matters is the Court of law where all that matters is the evidence. And will the Apex court have the courage to convict Modi if proven guilty or will it be just another story like the Babri Masjid where justice is still pending ? Just wait and watch.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
New F1 Season - 2010 - A New challenge
Formula One is back again. Every time F1 comes up with something new and refreshing. FIA makes the game a lot more competitive every year. I remember the days where a race was won on sheer car performance and less based on a drivers' ability. Things have changed a lot now. Every team now has an equal opportunity to win a race.
This time pit stops are going to be really interesting and quick- No re-fuelling allowed. It will be nice to see pit stops of just 2.5 seconds - only new tyres will go in. FIA has also made the point system more flexible. The gap between the winner and the runner up will be 7 points. (25 - 18 - 15.... )
Nice to see Michael back, but I don't see him making a big impact. No Kimi which makes the season boring. But I have also pointed out in my previous posting - "I see a lot of Kimi in Vettel" .. It is going to be a close season between Vettel and Alonso.
My pick - Sebastian Vettel, till Kimi returns.
This time pit stops are going to be really interesting and quick- No re-fuelling allowed. It will be nice to see pit stops of just 2.5 seconds - only new tyres will go in. FIA has also made the point system more flexible. The gap between the winner and the runner up will be 7 points. (25 - 18 - 15.... )
Nice to see Michael back, but I don't see him making a big impact. No Kimi which makes the season boring. But I have also pointed out in my previous posting - "I see a lot of Kimi in Vettel" .. It is going to be a close season between Vettel and Alonso.
My pick - Sebastian Vettel, till Kimi returns.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sorry Television
Two days back I saw something on the television and was astonished. A guy called Rahul Mahajan got married on television. I was wondering how television shows have transformed - obviously in an ugly way. I remember we first had a BPL Ajith 14 inch television which had twelve channels and there were only two channels that were aired - DD 1 and DD-2(Metro). And today we have television sets with 200 + channels with 300+ channels that are aired. Things have just got worse. The quality of content has taken a hit .
Nineties was according to me, the golden era of Indian television - most finest serials made. There was Nukkad - the most simple story written by Prabodh Joshi. It was the most finest serial made in the history of Indian television. How can I forget the cast of Nukkad - Khopdi, Jhumroo, Kundu Mochi. It just takes me back to the good old days. Then there was Byomkesh Bakshi - the most realistic detective story. Dekh Bhai Dekh - comedy at its best. DD news used to be the most authenticated news - journalism at its best. It was never a fight for the TRP's. A 30 minute episode will run for at least 25 minutes with only a single ad in between and that too of Cadbury Dairy Milk - Kuch Khas hain hum sabhi mein...Kuch baat hain hum sabhi mein.... What a piece of marketing? Amazing. Meri awaaz suno - the best reality show ever.
Today the small screen has become a market for doing business. Today breaking news is - "Flood hits Mumbai , Amitabh's home flooded". How does it matter to me if the Bachan's house is under water? I am worried about those poor people who lost their homes in the flood. News of national security is shown on TV - what is wrong with our Journalism? TV serials like Kyunki... which no logic runs for over 500 episodes.
Having said that, there are still few good things that are aired on television , but the quality of content is getting worse. It's time people to go back and make some "good" television stuff. It is really a sorry state of affairs to see reality shows like Rakhi ka swayamvar.... It's time we come out of the war of TRP's.
Nineties was according to me, the golden era of Indian television - most finest serials made. There was Nukkad - the most simple story written by Prabodh Joshi. It was the most finest serial made in the history of Indian television. How can I forget the cast of Nukkad - Khopdi, Jhumroo, Kundu Mochi. It just takes me back to the good old days. Then there was Byomkesh Bakshi - the most realistic detective story. Dekh Bhai Dekh - comedy at its best. DD news used to be the most authenticated news - journalism at its best. It was never a fight for the TRP's. A 30 minute episode will run for at least 25 minutes with only a single ad in between and that too of Cadbury Dairy Milk - Kuch Khas hain hum sabhi mein...Kuch baat hain hum sabhi mein.... What a piece of marketing? Amazing. Meri awaaz suno - the best reality show ever.
Today the small screen has become a market for doing business. Today breaking news is - "Flood hits Mumbai , Amitabh's home flooded". How does it matter to me if the Bachan's house is under water? I am worried about those poor people who lost their homes in the flood. News of national security is shown on TV - what is wrong with our Journalism? TV serials like Kyunki... which no logic runs for over 500 episodes.
Having said that, there are still few good things that are aired on television , but the quality of content is getting worse. It's time people to go back and make some "good" television stuff. It is really a sorry state of affairs to see reality shows like Rakhi ka swayamvar.... It's time we come out of the war of TRP's.
Monday, February 15, 2010
A New Beginning
It has been a bad start to the year so far. But I hope things to turn around very soon. I do not see things moving up north with my career. My personal life has not been good either.
Relationships are complicated. Things that you expect don't get all the time. All you can do is to forget the past and look forward.
I am positive and I welcome the new dawn with a big smile. I start it all afresh. A new beginning and a lovely one. This will be a beginning which will make me happier than ever.
Relationships are complicated. Things that you expect don't get all the time. All you can do is to forget the past and look forward.
I am positive and I welcome the new dawn with a big smile. I start it all afresh. A new beginning and a lovely one. This will be a beginning which will make me happier than ever.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Dirty politics
War of words has begun again. The Shiv Sena and MNS have been trying to impress the "marathi manoos", but Alas!, they will never be successful in doing that. The Indian voter is far more intelligent and sensible and will vote not for Maharashtra or UP or Bihar. He would vote for India.
Shiv sena was formed with an intention of solely advocating the pro-marathi ideology which then transformed to the one supporting a Hindu nationalist agenda. But the fact is, it has never been able to transform itself. It is still a party with a pro-marathi ideology. It is seen form its actions. It is trying so hard to play the vote bank politics, but has never been able to come to power on its own.
No doubt Mumbai belongs to Maharashtra, but it also belongs to India. When Mumbai was under terror seige, everyone in India was grieving. No one at that point in time thought Mumbai belonged only to Maharashtra. What was the Shiv Sena and MNS doing when the 26/11 attacks happened? Just attack ing the celebrities and industrialists will not help.
We are a secular nation and we can live where we want to. Please stop playing politics around Mumbai.
Shiv sena was formed with an intention of solely advocating the pro-marathi ideology which then transformed to the one supporting a Hindu nationalist agenda. But the fact is, it has never been able to transform itself. It is still a party with a pro-marathi ideology. It is seen form its actions. It is trying so hard to play the vote bank politics, but has never been able to come to power on its own.
No doubt Mumbai belongs to Maharashtra, but it also belongs to India. When Mumbai was under terror seige, everyone in India was grieving. No one at that point in time thought Mumbai belonged only to Maharashtra. What was the Shiv Sena and MNS doing when the 26/11 attacks happened? Just attack ing the celebrities and industrialists will not help.
We are a secular nation and we can live where we want to. Please stop playing politics around Mumbai.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Reflections
An overview of what people think about me and my blog:
Samyukta (Sam) says:
"Having known kalpit for a lil more than a year now, I'd say he is a genuine guy . If your friends with him i guess you would agree with me on this. His blogs are a perfect reflection of his personality. I never knew until recently that he writes blogs. Having read them all I felt it made me understand him better cuz I got to know his point of view on topics which ideally was never a topic of discussion during our day to day conversation. It was a delight to read them all."
Samyukta (Sam) says:
"Having known kalpit for a lil more than a year now, I'd say he is a genuine guy . If your friends with him i guess you would agree with me on this. His blogs are a perfect reflection of his personality. I never knew until recently that he writes blogs. Having read them all I felt it made me understand him better cuz I got to know his point of view on topics which ideally was never a topic of discussion during our day to day conversation. It was a delight to read them all."
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