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Maxxramblings: India has this dubious distinction of being the country of the cheapest "X". X being the name of a product. Till a few days back we were the land of the cheapest car and the cheapest tablet. Now to add another jewel to this crown we are also the land of the cheapest smartphone.
I simply can't fathom the rationale of these companies. Instead of making the most fuel efficient car or secure car,we go for the cheapest. Instead of the most feature rich or thinnest tablet, again we go for the cheapest. After a gala opening both the Nano and the Akash are veritable "has been"s in their respective fields.
So it is quite evident that people don't just care bout the price they would definitely not mind paying a few.bucks more in case they get a better product. The new entrant to the "cheapest x" genre, the Freedom 251phone have already created a serious of mis-events adding a few creases to the forehead of the doubters. Awaiting for a brand which will shine bcoz of the merit of the product and not because its super cheap.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
A DIY effort: not so successful!! :( [Jan 25, 2016]
Maxxramblings: It was a DIY project which was interrupted by a accident...
After I moved into my new flat, this was the first DIY project of mine... I was building a mini pump. Borne out of real need when my kitchen sink outlet got stuck and was literally overflowing with the cooking remains and other much more nauseating items.. I was feeling pukish just to smell it leave alone undertake any effort to salvage the situation..
But when push came to shove I had to get my fingers (and hands) dirty to clean it up. To apply Drainex, the commercial chemical solution to such clogged drain issues, it needed me to drain away the excess water first before applying the chemical. I didn't have a plunger or a hand pump to do the job and the only option was to siphon off the water, and with no other way out I had to resort to the most basic way to suck the water from one end.. It was putrid and sickening... I was retching for hours, but nevertheless, got the job done.. I was so disgusted that I immediately decided to buy a pump, I was almost about to order one online when I stumbled into a video in YouTube showing the process to make one, and I was hooked... I gathered all the required items, (partly helped by my friends), a 6V DC motor, a 12 volt battery, coke cans to make the impeller, pipes, pen knife, glue gun etc... but while at my work after having created the impeller, I was bust cleaning the inner side of a coke bottler cap which will house the impeller, and I cut my finger deep.. it was a rather deep gash and was bleeding profusely. It took a couple of hours to completely stem the flow. My finger was paining and I couldn't resume work today.. Hope Republic day brings in good luck and revvs up my somewhat dampened engine..
The DIY Pump Project in YouTube
After I moved into my new flat, this was the first DIY project of mine... I was building a mini pump. Borne out of real need when my kitchen sink outlet got stuck and was literally overflowing with the cooking remains and other much more nauseating items.. I was feeling pukish just to smell it leave alone undertake any effort to salvage the situation..
But when push came to shove I had to get my fingers (and hands) dirty to clean it up. To apply Drainex, the commercial chemical solution to such clogged drain issues, it needed me to drain away the excess water first before applying the chemical. I didn't have a plunger or a hand pump to do the job and the only option was to siphon off the water, and with no other way out I had to resort to the most basic way to suck the water from one end.. It was putrid and sickening... I was retching for hours, but nevertheless, got the job done.. I was so disgusted that I immediately decided to buy a pump, I was almost about to order one online when I stumbled into a video in YouTube showing the process to make one, and I was hooked... I gathered all the required items, (partly helped by my friends), a 6V DC motor, a 12 volt battery, coke cans to make the impeller, pipes, pen knife, glue gun etc... but while at my work after having created the impeller, I was bust cleaning the inner side of a coke bottler cap which will house the impeller, and I cut my finger deep.. it was a rather deep gash and was bleeding profusely. It took a couple of hours to completely stem the flow. My finger was paining and I couldn't resume work today.. Hope Republic day brings in good luck and revvs up my somewhat dampened engine..
The DIY Pump Project in YouTube
Sunday, January 24, 2016
The Netaji Controversy [Jan 24, 2016 ]
Maxxramblings: My humble 2 cents about the ongoing controversy about the Netaji documents being made public and the even bigger controversy about his death in the plane crash.
Going by the news bytes it seems that the present government has done a super humongous task that of releasing the 33 files and the documents kind of suggest Nehru calling him a war criminal and the congress vehemently denying it and suggesting it is a fraudulent document and a "politically motivated" move to release it. I being a staunch Netaji follower am keen to know of the mysteries myself, but am not too happy about these half baked releases. Either release all there is to it or don't bloody release any of it.. these partial unveilings stink of a charade or deceit!
We are a mature nation and can deal with friendly countries being turned into villains by the release. And at the same time we need to know if Netaji was at the receiving end of any act of connivance..
I am also not too keen on the over the top attempt at involving the Netaji's family members into the release process as if they are some sort of authorities of the subject. For heavens sake, many of them are into active politics and some even belonging to parties being deemed as responsible for Netaji's miseries in some way, so I don't expect any clean unbiased views from them too. And the revelations could also hurt them as well. They would be more than willing to shield their political bosses and thus safeguard their own asses. More than encouraging this game of political one-upmanship, we should be asking the politicians, how about following the ideologies of Netaji, in turning this country into a honest, clean and forward minded place to stay instead...
Going by the news bytes it seems that the present government has done a super humongous task that of releasing the 33 files and the documents kind of suggest Nehru calling him a war criminal and the congress vehemently denying it and suggesting it is a fraudulent document and a "politically motivated" move to release it. I being a staunch Netaji follower am keen to know of the mysteries myself, but am not too happy about these half baked releases. Either release all there is to it or don't bloody release any of it.. these partial unveilings stink of a charade or deceit!
We are a mature nation and can deal with friendly countries being turned into villains by the release. And at the same time we need to know if Netaji was at the receiving end of any act of connivance..
I am also not too keen on the over the top attempt at involving the Netaji's family members into the release process as if they are some sort of authorities of the subject. For heavens sake, many of them are into active politics and some even belonging to parties being deemed as responsible for Netaji's miseries in some way, so I don't expect any clean unbiased views from them too. And the revelations could also hurt them as well. They would be more than willing to shield their political bosses and thus safeguard their own asses. More than encouraging this game of political one-upmanship, we should be asking the politicians, how about following the ideologies of Netaji, in turning this country into a honest, clean and forward minded place to stay instead...
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Delhi's experiment to curb the pollution menace: the Odd Even rules... [Dec 30, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Delhi's attempt at salvaging its purity (😉 of air) is now just hrs away.
It is highly unorthodox and the end result is highly suspect, given the city's infamous trait of producing not so law abiding, brash and bellicose citizenry. However skeptical I may be I would still proffer kudos to Mr. Kejriwal on account of attempting to tackle the bull by its horns.
But amidst all the compliments I am also wary of a few fallouts of this decision. I think, given above mentioned traits of its residents, there may be spurt of the following things happening :
1. An underground cottage industry of selling fake number plates.
2. Doctors being asked and some acceding to provide certificates which can be used to fake emergency.
3. Wives driving their hubbies to work or wealthier folks hiring female drivers.
4. Households planning for a secondary car.
5. Households owning a bike as a ride for the alternate days.
The first three cases would lead to situations where the pollution level will not drop to expected levels, whilst the last two will contribute deleterious-ly by adding more cars in the mix.
But as we all have read (and comfortably forgotten), the popular adage 'Failure is the pillar of success', let us keep our fingers crossed hoping that if not a success itself, this attempt will server in paving other more well thought of attempts.. Coz unless u try u will never ever get out of the rut.
Here's wishing a cleaner new year to the Delhites...
It is highly unorthodox and the end result is highly suspect, given the city's infamous trait of producing not so law abiding, brash and bellicose citizenry. However skeptical I may be I would still proffer kudos to Mr. Kejriwal on account of attempting to tackle the bull by its horns.
But amidst all the compliments I am also wary of a few fallouts of this decision. I think, given above mentioned traits of its residents, there may be spurt of the following things happening :
The first three cases would lead to situations where the pollution level will not drop to expected levels, whilst the last two will contribute deleterious-ly by adding more cars in the mix.
But as we all have read (and comfortably forgotten), the popular adage 'Failure is the pillar of success', let us keep our fingers crossed hoping that if not a success itself, this attempt will server in paving other more well thought of attempts.. Coz unless u try u will never ever get out of the rut.
Here's wishing a cleaner new year to the Delhites...
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Juvenile delinquency... the lowering of the age bar for prosecuting a teen [Dec 22, 2015]
MaxxRamblings: Yesterday the Rajya Sabha passed the act which would help try the juvenile delinquents aged 16 - 18, for heinous crimes which is unbecoming of their age. Some say its historic, some say path breaking, epochal etc.. I say it is another example of ridiculous policy making. Absolute lack of foresight. Why? May you ask..
I am vehemently in agreement towards punishing the guilty juveniles, but this is pathetic. Why do we have to always mend rules after a tragedy strikes? Cant we be proactive and preemptive? How does it matter here? This particular law is being framed with the Nirbhaya(Jyoti Singh) case in mind where the person in question was 17yrs 11months at the time of committing the crime.
But what if the next rapist, serial killer, molester or terrorist is 15 yrs 11 months, would we r-amend the law to add 2 more years to it? Wake up guys, people mature differently due to genetic and environmental reasons.. If a guy can commit acts of perversion at the age of 10, try him for that... Let the court decide whether it was an deliberate and preconceived act or a on-the-spur, juvenile one.. Innocents should be spared, but perpetrators of dastardly crimes should be awarded exemplary punishments too. Especially important in a country like India, where breaking the law is a way of life and part of our daily chores..
I am vehemently in agreement towards punishing the guilty juveniles, but this is pathetic. Why do we have to always mend rules after a tragedy strikes? Cant we be proactive and preemptive? How does it matter here? This particular law is being framed with the Nirbhaya(Jyoti Singh) case in mind where the person in question was 17yrs 11months at the time of committing the crime.
But what if the next rapist, serial killer, molester or terrorist is 15 yrs 11 months, would we r-amend the law to add 2 more years to it? Wake up guys, people mature differently due to genetic and environmental reasons.. If a guy can commit acts of perversion at the age of 10, try him for that... Let the court decide whether it was an deliberate and preconceived act or a on-the-spur, juvenile one.. Innocents should be spared, but perpetrators of dastardly crimes should be awarded exemplary punishments too. Especially important in a country like India, where breaking the law is a way of life and part of our daily chores..
Thursday, October 08, 2015
Conflicts in US and the converted citizens [Oct 08, 2015 ]
MaxxRamblings: Was watching a news article where parents of US Marines were lamenting the numerous conflicts that the US is engaged in around the world. In the interviews I could also make out that it is predominantly the middle or lower income groups who were being represented. I inferred that maybe the rich somehow manage to keep their wards away from the wars conflicts.
This also made me wonder that if tomorrow the US feels its troop strength is depleted and issues a conscription mandating all naturalized citizen and Green card holders to serve the nation which is helping them shape a glamorous career, will it still be as lucrative a proposition to stay or will they make a beeline for their respective hometowns.
Will the famed American dream still be as alluring..
Will they be able to serve their providing country with equal zest and gusto? How is the feeling to die for a country which is not your birthplace?
General notion says it's not possible for one to be as dedicated..
More than anything else, Can one have 2 mothers (err.. Motherlands) :) :) :)
With the deteriorating political conditions between US and China nothing is impossible....What say u?
This also made me wonder that if tomorrow the US feels its troop strength is depleted and issues a conscription mandating all naturalized citizen and Green card holders to serve the nation which is helping them shape a glamorous career, will it still be as lucrative a proposition to stay or will they make a beeline for their respective hometowns.
Will the famed American dream still be as alluring..
Will they be able to serve their providing country with equal zest and gusto? How is the feeling to die for a country which is not your birthplace?
General notion says it's not possible for one to be as dedicated..
More than anything else, Can one have 2 mothers (err.. Motherlands) :) :) :)
With the deteriorating political conditions between US and China nothing is impossible....What say u?
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Some interesting facts about Modiji's US visit [Sep 23, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Was watching interviews with Indian expats in the USA gathered to welcome the PM, across multiple channels. I was particularly surprised to find most of the interviewees were unable to express themselves in English and were reverting to Hindi. Significantly, most of them were businessmen and women, Curious how are they managing to conduct their business with such an handicap..
Some interesting facts about these interviews
1. Most of these expats conceded that nothing much has changed in their lives since Modi's last visit but think that lives of folks back in India has improved dramatically!!! Did it???
2. Most wanted changes to the visa processes to make it smoother and easier.. Truly the PMs highest priority item, it should be, which will springboard India to the first world😅 perhaps Modiji should drill some senses into the Americans to hand out Greencards to every Indians in the US, which would solve so many global problems like the economic crises, , poverty alleviation, Swachh Bharat, black money, removing bureaucratic red tapism and improing people's lives definitely..😜 People and their wants!!!!!
3. Most showered plaudits over Modi for the Make in India campaign, stating it would make the westerners make a beeline towards India, but no one mentioned about they themselves coming back 😆 Basically pack all the westerners to India and bring all the friends and relatives to the US and enjoy the American dream... huh!!! Guys you have come to the land of opportunities, do as the original settlers did and adopt the cultures and lifestyles which it offers and dont cling to your old identities too much, if it was so good why come here at all.
4. They all had pretty strong opinions about most of the hot issues in India and believe Modiji possesses the magic wand.. Interestingly, on the question of reservations a person mentioned about how the same Indians are thriving in US without the shelter of reservation. Hmm.. that is an interesting point to ponder... How long can we roll out the red carpet treatment called the Quotas? And is it really doing any good? What are the beneficiaries giving back to the community? Or are they hoarding the knowledge so that only he and his family benefit?
This is posted in absolute jest and without any malice at all...
Some interesting facts about these interviews
This is posted in absolute jest and without any malice at all...
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Netaji Documents [Sep 19, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Today Venkaiah Naidu issued a press statement that even though the WB govt released some confidential and archived documents on Netaji, Center will not act in haste but will have to weigh in its effect on the relation with friendly countries.
1. Doesn't the narrative sound exactly like Congress', against which the present govt raised such hell.
2. If publishing Netaji's papers could jeopardize relationship with another country, then, it must be involved in some kind of a unfriendly and nefarious act against Netaji, which could lead to public fury. Then as per me, more than the foreign country I would like to know about the politicians or bureaucrats who were complicit to the act.
Some light also needs to be thrown on why would that country behave antagonistically against Netaji. Ws it on someone's behest?
3. Acc to Maj Gen Bakshi, the video of which is available in one of my previous posts (the link is also posted below), the previous govts were actively spying on Netaji's family. What prompted this needs to be disclosed.
4. It was also alleged that the previous govts had actively underplayed Netaji's image so that he doesn't get the equal focus as the existing stalwarts. Why was this, what were they fearing?
5. Lastly, why is the BJP govt backtracking on their poll promise?
Link to Major Gen Bakshi's lecture on Netaji
1. Doesn't the narrative sound exactly like Congress', against which the present govt raised such hell.
2. If publishing Netaji's papers could jeopardize relationship with another country, then, it must be involved in some kind of a unfriendly and nefarious act against Netaji, which could lead to public fury. Then as per me, more than the foreign country I would like to know about the politicians or bureaucrats who were complicit to the act.
Some light also needs to be thrown on why would that country behave antagonistically against Netaji. Ws it on someone's behest?
3. Acc to Maj Gen Bakshi, the video of which is available in one of my previous posts (the link is also posted below), the previous govts were actively spying on Netaji's family. What prompted this needs to be disclosed.
4. It was also alleged that the previous govts had actively underplayed Netaji's image so that he doesn't get the equal focus as the existing stalwarts. Why was this, what were they fearing?
5. Lastly, why is the BJP govt backtracking on their poll promise?
Link to Major Gen Bakshi's lecture on Netaji
Monday, September 07, 2015
NDTV program on: "A Year after the Kashmir Floods".[Sep 07, 2015]
MaxxRamblings: Today the TRP grabber for the day for NDTV is "A Year after the Kashmir Floods".
All through the day you see politicians, activists, separatists and common people ranting against the Government about being wronged. They complain about inadequate relief efforts in rebuilding. A youth whose marriage was stalled due to the floods last year was focused, who stated that he is yet to get married..
I am at my wits end in understanding why are they being placed in such high pedestal where in all around the nation we have instances where nature has wreaked far greater havoc. I don't remember a revisit of a similar nature for the Tsunami victims or the innumerable cyclone weathered villages of Orissa, or the flood affected areas of Bihar and Bengal.
Right now the channels seem to be fixated on the dark and sinister life of a Assamese woman whereas Assam is undergoing one of the worst floods of its history. When will we have more sensible people manning the studios.
All through the day you see politicians, activists, separatists and common people ranting against the Government about being wronged. They complain about inadequate relief efforts in rebuilding. A youth whose marriage was stalled due to the floods last year was focused, who stated that he is yet to get married..
I am at my wits end in understanding why are they being placed in such high pedestal where in all around the nation we have instances where nature has wreaked far greater havoc. I don't remember a revisit of a similar nature for the Tsunami victims or the innumerable cyclone weathered villages of Orissa, or the flood affected areas of Bihar and Bengal.
Right now the channels seem to be fixated on the dark and sinister life of a Assamese woman whereas Assam is undergoing one of the worst floods of its history. When will we have more sensible people manning the studios.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
NE folks cry of racial intolerance in the mainland but practice the same back home.. but that is OK [Jul 16, 2015]
Needless to say, such a restriction, will affect a lot of Manipuris and NE guys as well, who like anybody else flock to these places seeking for a better life, education and greener pastures in general...
These days we see so frequently see protests and gatherings calling for end to Racism, hatred towards NE etc.. For the champions of these causes, don't see anyone protesting now... demand for equality should not be a one sided affair..
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Britain is becoming the favorite haven for the tyrants and corrupt bigwigs of the subcontinent [Jun 27, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Even if I completely sidestep the ongoing controversy of BJP biggies hobnobbing with the much tainted and supposedly hunted Ex IPL supremo, Lalit Modi, i am flabbergasted by how could UK accept his petition to stay citing persecution and retribution etc. Don't the Brit immigration office bearers read news papers or do a basic background verification? A cursory glance would have revealed that this fellow is on the run from the law of the land and is seeking asylum only to avoid being put behind bars..
Surprised at countries known for their egalitarianism and high moral values shielding such swindlers like Lalit and tyrants like Musharraf.. Money seems to open all doors..Couldn't fathom how then is it different from Dubai who had been shielding the infamous Don.. Pls understand, India is no Banana republic that people need to seek political asylum citing persecution and please refrain from turning into safe havens for criminals with deep pockets..
And now to add to the mix we also have Mr. Mallya who too have chosen the Brit land as his place of refuge after having duped the nation of 9000 crores. he too chose to avail the famous British hospitality (for crooks?!!!)
Heard a saying in the streets:
- You steal a few 100 Rupees and are caught: You will be lynched by the crowd
- You steal a few thousand and are caught: You will be put to jail
- You steal a few lakhs and are caught: You may endure jail term or may get out by hiring a strong Lawyer..
- You steal couple of crores and are caught: You would have to be in cahoots of the mid level politicians and they will help save you, by setting a commission and which will drag for ages..
- You steal thousands of crores and are caught: You definitely are close to the political heavy weights cutting across party lines, so you get to avail the British hospitality while the politicians will do their best to kill the issue from the media and public inspection and help you enjoy a pleasant vacation...
Surprised at countries known for their egalitarianism and high moral values shielding such swindlers like Lalit and tyrants like Musharraf.. Money seems to open all doors..Couldn't fathom how then is it different from Dubai who had been shielding the infamous Don.. Pls understand, India is no Banana republic that people need to seek political asylum citing persecution and please refrain from turning into safe havens for criminals with deep pockets..
And now to add to the mix we also have Mr. Mallya who too have chosen the Brit land as his place of refuge after having duped the nation of 9000 crores. he too chose to avail the famous British hospitality (for crooks?!!!)
Heard a saying in the streets:
- You steal a few 100 Rupees and are caught: You will be lynched by the crowd
- You steal a few thousand and are caught: You will be put to jail
- You steal a few lakhs and are caught: You may endure jail term or may get out by hiring a strong Lawyer..
- You steal couple of crores and are caught: You would have to be in cahoots of the mid level politicians and they will help save you, by setting a commission and which will drag for ages..
- You steal thousands of crores and are caught: You definitely are close to the political heavy weights cutting across party lines, so you get to avail the British hospitality while the politicians will do their best to kill the issue from the media and public inspection and help you enjoy a pleasant vacation...
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Communist parties and Child labour in India [May 16, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Just read a news report where CPM honcho Brinda Karat chided the PM for posing for selfies with Chinese children whereas at the same time legitimizing children above 14 to work and earn. This she implies would wreak havoc to the lives of millions of children who are already under forced labour mostly employed in the trade of Beedi making. All hunky-dory and feel good, but i have couple of points against it...
1. What happened all this while when it was illegal to employ children below 18, why couldn't it be effectively enforced.. Isn't the accountability in question here rather than skewering a policy change.Also what about the communist ruled states, are they to be considered the beacons for labour law enforcing? No under aged workers in WB, Tripura and Kerala? Might be true for WB, since the labour itself have become redundant with all the opportunities drying up because of the left rule...
2. So then it means that just enforcing will not help in such a large and corruption ridden nation, so why not partially legitimize it and ensure that the children get proper labour benefits..
3. If she is so touched and moved by the plight of the children and have spoken out in the public, it only implies that she speaks for the party, in that case why would such a social evil be so rampantly prevalent in WB, a state that her party ruled for over 3 decades.
This also holds true for most other evils like, labour militancy, unequal distribution of wealth, hoarding and creation of artificial scarcity by unscrupulous traders,money laundering by politicians, poor infrastructure, appalling health situation, over politicizing of educational establishments etc.
If they couldn't change any of these in 3 decades I guess dissing others for policy changes wouldn't make them any more popular either... Credibility doesn't return just by opposing everything, but by demonstrating it wherever you can.. WB now stands out as an example for the entire nation what can happen to one of the most progressive state and community when in wrong hands.. Most other states steer clear of all communist parties nowadays..
1. What happened all this while when it was illegal to employ children below 18, why couldn't it be effectively enforced.. Isn't the accountability in question here rather than skewering a policy change.Also what about the communist ruled states, are they to be considered the beacons for labour law enforcing? No under aged workers in WB, Tripura and Kerala? Might be true for WB, since the labour itself have become redundant with all the opportunities drying up because of the left rule...
2. So then it means that just enforcing will not help in such a large and corruption ridden nation, so why not partially legitimize it and ensure that the children get proper labour benefits..
3. If she is so touched and moved by the plight of the children and have spoken out in the public, it only implies that she speaks for the party, in that case why would such a social evil be so rampantly prevalent in WB, a state that her party ruled for over 3 decades.
This also holds true for most other evils like, labour militancy, unequal distribution of wealth, hoarding and creation of artificial scarcity by unscrupulous traders,money laundering by politicians, poor infrastructure, appalling health situation, over politicizing of educational establishments etc.
If they couldn't change any of these in 3 decades I guess dissing others for policy changes wouldn't make them any more popular either... Credibility doesn't return just by opposing everything, but by demonstrating it wherever you can.. WB now stands out as an example for the entire nation what can happen to one of the most progressive state and community when in wrong hands.. Most other states steer clear of all communist parties nowadays..
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Pakistan: Victim, or exporter of terrorism? [Apr 12, 2015]
MaxxRamblings: The shady territory of Govt sponsored terrorism Watched this interview on TV today and it was making me deeply disturbed.. I searched for it online and watched it again to add to my dismay... Folks, watch this interview with General Durrani, former head of the ISI. Watch how he defends Pakistan's involvement in terrorism.. Some startling highlights: Wow!!!! how he defends these strange notions with so much gusto and gumption! if it was not so sickening and depressing, I would have admired his spirit!!! |
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Saving Indians Worldwide: Governments added duty [Apr 05, 2015]
Maxxramblings: Good duty the government has..
First the residents wud go to middle eastern nations.. Most of the nations are borderline war-zones.. Still nothing deters them from going well aware of the political situations..
Once they start to earn the tax free incomes as is common in these mid east nations, they feel like kings... I have first hand experience hearing them dissing and deriding the Motherland about the pay packets and how they can earn save and buy properties back home and how the life back in India was full of shit et al..
I am not averse to people travelling to foreign shores, but don't be snotty towards the country which has ensured that its wards are capable of working anywhere in the world...She doesnt desrve the derisions too.. Any ways back to the situation of the middle east...So the people travel to these nations knowing that they are sitting on a powder keg which may blow up any moment...Then a war or rebellion erupts in these nations and it automatically becomes the duty of the Indian government to rescue them sending ships and airplanes into these hazardous strife torn zones.. As a bonus, the families back home wud also take turns in cursing the govt for not being effective enuff in their efforts in national TV..
I bet the soldiers inside the warships wudnt be too enthusiastic about putting their lives in jeopardy when the country isn't even involved.. and to save folks who would remember the motherland and its duties towards them only their lives are at stake...
First the residents wud go to middle eastern nations.. Most of the nations are borderline war-zones.. Still nothing deters them from going well aware of the political situations..
Once they start to earn the tax free incomes as is common in these mid east nations, they feel like kings... I have first hand experience hearing them dissing and deriding the Motherland about the pay packets and how they can earn save and buy properties back home and how the life back in India was full of shit et al..
I am not averse to people travelling to foreign shores, but don't be snotty towards the country which has ensured that its wards are capable of working anywhere in the world...She doesnt desrve the derisions too.. Any ways back to the situation of the middle east...So the people travel to these nations knowing that they are sitting on a powder keg which may blow up any moment...Then a war or rebellion erupts in these nations and it automatically becomes the duty of the Indian government to rescue them sending ships and airplanes into these hazardous strife torn zones.. As a bonus, the families back home wud also take turns in cursing the govt for not being effective enuff in their efforts in national TV..
I bet the soldiers inside the warships wudnt be too enthusiastic about putting their lives in jeopardy when the country isn't even involved.. and to save folks who would remember the motherland and its duties towards them only their lives are at stake...
Monday, January 05, 2015
Resumed blogging
Today, i downloaded an app to blog directly from my mobile.. I hope this will provide the much needed impetus to me to resume my blogging..
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Playacting: a new requirement in modern day football [Jun 14, 2014]
MaxxRamblings (Football): In my humble opinion, I think FIFA is putting its money to solve the wrong issues. Instead of installing 14 cameras beside each goalpost, trying to determine whether the ball had crossed the line, I think that they should be more inclined to solving the more pressing issue that dogs the sport - PLAYACTING.
It is an evil that plagues the sport and ruins the moments like nothing else and every one seems to be afflicted by it. Even the current legends have mastered the art of feigning.. It not just spoils the game momentarily but may change the final outcome as well. Even in the wee hours of this years World cup (2014), we see that teams are well into this heinous act... I, as an ardent follower and supporter of the best game of the world, am sick and tired of players ducking, diving, feigning injury trying to win a decision from the refs. But we have to remember all that they are trying to extract a decision which ultimately is unjust and unfair, and FIFA should make it illegal as well. Looks so stupid that a footballer who is built like a gladiator (as demands the tough and enduring nature of the game), but crumbling down like a pack of cards when he is touched by an opponent.(moonstruck!!)
I don't think it would take much to dissuade the otherwise champs to keep off this unfair practise. Obviously they didnt strat to play the game with the theatrics, all have their fundamentals firmly in place and just a shaking of the system can get rid of this evil. Post match review system, which is already in place, needs to be given more teeth, If a team is tonked for such unfair practise, like deducting points or banning the players for the rest of the tournament, it should be deterrent enough.
Coaches: I read somewhere that now we have specialized coaches who teach the how to take the plunge most conclusively. Instead, instill the good habits and help better the game.
And players: if you still want to exercise your acting skills over your ball playing skills then I request that you to switch over to showbiz, where it will definitely be appreciated.. Oscars and not the Cup awaits you!!!!
It is an evil that plagues the sport and ruins the moments like nothing else and every one seems to be afflicted by it. Even the current legends have mastered the art of feigning.. It not just spoils the game momentarily but may change the final outcome as well. Even in the wee hours of this years World cup (2014), we see that teams are well into this heinous act... I, as an ardent follower and supporter of the best game of the world, am sick and tired of players ducking, diving, feigning injury trying to win a decision from the refs. But we have to remember all that they are trying to extract a decision which ultimately is unjust and unfair, and FIFA should make it illegal as well. Looks so stupid that a footballer who is built like a gladiator (as demands the tough and enduring nature of the game), but crumbling down like a pack of cards when he is touched by an opponent.(moonstruck!!)
I don't think it would take much to dissuade the otherwise champs to keep off this unfair practise. Obviously they didnt strat to play the game with the theatrics, all have their fundamentals firmly in place and just a shaking of the system can get rid of this evil. Post match review system, which is already in place, needs to be given more teeth, If a team is tonked for such unfair practise, like deducting points or banning the players for the rest of the tournament, it should be deterrent enough.
Coaches: I read somewhere that now we have specialized coaches who teach the how to take the plunge most conclusively. Instead, instill the good habits and help better the game.
And players: if you still want to exercise your acting skills over your ball playing skills then I request that you to switch over to showbiz, where it will definitely be appreciated.. Oscars and not the Cup awaits you!!!!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
My observations: A TV debate on Bharat Ratna awarded to Tendulkar and Professor Rao [Nov 19, 2013]
MaxxRamblings: Today was watching an NDTV debate on the Bharat Ratna, with the obvious reference to Sachin and Prof Rao..
The members of the debate were all equivocal to the fact that the Bharat Ratna should be someone who is par excellence in his field of work, should have contributed to the nation positively, will be remembered forever for a significant deed or deeds.
The debate centered around topics like, should sportsmen be considered? How to eradicate nepotism and favoritism from the selection process? Should it be awarded posthumously?.. etc..
Vinod Mehta and Ashish Nandy, said, since the Sportmen and Entertainers already have plethora of Award ceremonies, they should be excluded.. to which Javed Akhtar chided, Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshwar fills the nation with pride, pleasure, satisfaction like no other.. a thought which I too second (one of the blue moon occasions when I would echo Javed Akhtar's thoughts)
Then I noticed small acts of regionalism in the debate:
N Ram voiced that eminent Mathematician CV Raman (considered God by the Indian maths community) and the noted agriculturist M Swaminathan (Father of Indian Green Revolution) were ignored whereas Prof Rao was chosen..He also stated that some of the people were awarded simply because they had died a horrible death, obviously alluding to Rajiv Gandhi, we all know that our Southern most neighbours have a special gripe towards the Late PM... to which Ashish Nandy quipped that SN Bose was ignored too..
The debate took a interesting turn when the host Karan Thapar, recounted some interesting yet disconcerting facts
- 25 of the 45 awardees so far are Politicians.. Well we all now know who chooses the Bharat Ratnas, right? And to dig little deeper, almost all of them belong to a single party.. any guesses which??
- Nelson Mandela and Ghan Abdul Gafar Khan were awardees too, God knows what contribution they made to become a Jewels of India...
- Many of the awardees were awarded post humously, and there too politicians take the cake. Does it really merit that such a prestigious prize be given post humously? And if so where do we stop? Can some one propose Gautam Buddha, Ashoka or Akbar?
-One interesting fact is that the ex Prez Dr. Kalam had refused to accept the award reasoning that he himself was a part of the jury.
I liked one suggestion that the benchmarks for receiving the award and the nominations and their scores be published.
All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable debate, wherein all the participants were quite vociferous and pushed their points quite strongly...
The members of the debate were all equivocal to the fact that the Bharat Ratna should be someone who is par excellence in his field of work, should have contributed to the nation positively, will be remembered forever for a significant deed or deeds.
The debate centered around topics like, should sportsmen be considered? How to eradicate nepotism and favoritism from the selection process? Should it be awarded posthumously?.. etc..
Vinod Mehta and Ashish Nandy, said, since the Sportmen and Entertainers already have plethora of Award ceremonies, they should be excluded.. to which Javed Akhtar chided, Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshwar fills the nation with pride, pleasure, satisfaction like no other.. a thought which I too second (one of the blue moon occasions when I would echo Javed Akhtar's thoughts)
Then I noticed small acts of regionalism in the debate:
N Ram voiced that eminent Mathematician CV Raman (considered God by the Indian maths community) and the noted agriculturist M Swaminathan (Father of Indian Green Revolution) were ignored whereas Prof Rao was chosen..He also stated that some of the people were awarded simply because they had died a horrible death, obviously alluding to Rajiv Gandhi, we all know that our Southern most neighbours have a special gripe towards the Late PM... to which Ashish Nandy quipped that SN Bose was ignored too..
The debate took a interesting turn when the host Karan Thapar, recounted some interesting yet disconcerting facts
- 25 of the 45 awardees so far are Politicians.. Well we all now know who chooses the Bharat Ratnas, right? And to dig little deeper, almost all of them belong to a single party.. any guesses which??
- Nelson Mandela and Ghan Abdul Gafar Khan were awardees too, God knows what contribution they made to become a Jewels of India...
- Many of the awardees were awarded post humously, and there too politicians take the cake. Does it really merit that such a prestigious prize be given post humously? And if so where do we stop? Can some one propose Gautam Buddha, Ashoka or Akbar?
-One interesting fact is that the ex Prez Dr. Kalam had refused to accept the award reasoning that he himself was a part of the jury.
I liked one suggestion that the benchmarks for receiving the award and the nominations and their scores be published.
All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable debate, wherein all the participants were quite vociferous and pushed their points quite strongly...
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Visit to the San Diego Sea World [Jul 27, 2013]
MaxxRamblings: Had one of my best weekends EVER!!! We had an impromptu trip to the San Diego Sea World.. Supposedly the best of all the Water Parks of the world. And for a avid Animal lover, nature freak, it was the biggest treat.. The shows that we watched were...
1. The Blue Horizon Show.. featuring, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Macaws, Pelicans, Hawks and Vultures besides a host of handlers and acrobats.. It has a beautiful storyline enacted too..
2. The Shamu Show, the best known Killer Whale show of the world, featuring about 10 whales.. and boy are they big!!!!!! they could splash upto 20 rows with a single swipe from their tailfin. The Whales were a delight to watch as they danced, jumped, performed tricks and pirouetted around the gigantic tank..
3. The Sea Lions and the Otters Show, Another very funny show by performing two California Sea Lions and an Otter..
and then there were 5 or 6 other shows and 20 different exhibition centers, featuring, Dolphins, Sharks, Turtles, Beluga whales, Polar Bears, Walruses, Otters, Llamas, Alligators, Armadillos and many many more animals..
The best part was to get splashed by the Dolphins and Whales... Oh boy do u get completely soaked or what!!!
It was quite a expensive show, but boy was it every penny well spent or what!!! I just had a small thorn pricking my conscience all thru everywhere I enjoyed, it was about my boy Wrik and how too would have enjoyed had he been part of the entourage.. I would definitely get him to it .. someday!!!
It was an experience of a life time, especially for a wildlife enthusiast like me.. I could never in my lifetime imagine of getting so close to a Killer Whale or a Dolphin or a shark. The Walruses, Beluga whales and the Pilot whales were shrouded with mysticism. The elan and ease of the performances of the trainers and the acrobats was awe inspiring.. I couldn't take any pix of the Madagascar show, since it was pitch dark. I had touched on a alligator baby, albeit under supervision of its caretaker.. There was a show featuring pets like Dogs, Cats and Pigs, the nicest thing to know were they were mostly from rescue homes..There were more than 100 exhibits in all.. a must visit for the people who are visiting San Diego or nearby..
Later on the day, After I had uploaded the pix, a friend had replied with his thoughts about such shows where amidst all the fanfare we forget that these majestic creatures are still captives who will never ever have the pleasure of wandering in the vast sea and will be forever doomed to be creatures proving pleasures to human beings.... I was toughed and on introspection found much merit to it... I researched a lot and found a lot of documents in the internet about the great dark underbelly of such fun parks...
1. The Blue Horizon Show.. featuring, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Macaws, Pelicans, Hawks and Vultures besides a host of handlers and acrobats.. It has a beautiful storyline enacted too..
2. The Shamu Show, the best known Killer Whale show of the world, featuring about 10 whales.. and boy are they big!!!!!! they could splash upto 20 rows with a single swipe from their tailfin. The Whales were a delight to watch as they danced, jumped, performed tricks and pirouetted around the gigantic tank..
3. The Sea Lions and the Otters Show, Another very funny show by performing two California Sea Lions and an Otter..
and then there were 5 or 6 other shows and 20 different exhibition centers, featuring, Dolphins, Sharks, Turtles, Beluga whales, Polar Bears, Walruses, Otters, Llamas, Alligators, Armadillos and many many more animals..
The best part was to get splashed by the Dolphins and Whales... Oh boy do u get completely soaked or what!!!
It was quite a expensive show, but boy was it every penny well spent or what!!! I just had a small thorn pricking my conscience all thru everywhere I enjoyed, it was about my boy Wrik and how too would have enjoyed had he been part of the entourage.. I would definitely get him to it .. someday!!!
It was an experience of a life time, especially for a wildlife enthusiast like me.. I could never in my lifetime imagine of getting so close to a Killer Whale or a Dolphin or a shark. The Walruses, Beluga whales and the Pilot whales were shrouded with mysticism. The elan and ease of the performances of the trainers and the acrobats was awe inspiring.. I couldn't take any pix of the Madagascar show, since it was pitch dark. I had touched on a alligator baby, albeit under supervision of its caretaker.. There was a show featuring pets like Dogs, Cats and Pigs, the nicest thing to know were they were mostly from rescue homes..There were more than 100 exhibits in all.. a must visit for the people who are visiting San Diego or nearby..
Later on the day, After I had uploaded the pix, a friend had replied with his thoughts about such shows where amidst all the fanfare we forget that these majestic creatures are still captives who will never ever have the pleasure of wandering in the vast sea and will be forever doomed to be creatures proving pleasures to human beings.... I was toughed and on introspection found much merit to it... I researched a lot and found a lot of documents in the internet about the great dark underbelly of such fun parks...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Need some rest
For the last 3 weeks I am hardly getting any sleep.
I am reading and reading and reading.. Techinal blogs, eBooks, Hardcopies of technical books, watching webcasts and podcasts of seminars and technology discussions.. The mind is overflowing with acronyms and jargons like Patterns, Garbage collection, WCF, WPF, WF and blah blah...
Need to augment myself and get me market ready...
Need to do some Hands on now.. I wonder are all architects like tht? Do they spend all their time just coding / reading / blogging and the likes... maybe...
During this last few days of hectic studying, I realized how much I fell behind in the ever changing/emerging world of cutting edge technology..
I am reading and reading and reading.. Techinal blogs, eBooks, Hardcopies of technical books, watching webcasts and podcasts of seminars and technology discussions.. The mind is overflowing with acronyms and jargons like Patterns, Garbage collection, WCF, WPF, WF and blah blah...
Need to augment myself and get me market ready...
Need to do some Hands on now.. I wonder are all architects like tht? Do they spend all their time just coding / reading / blogging and the likes... maybe...
During this last few days of hectic studying, I realized how much I fell behind in the ever changing/emerging world of cutting edge technology..
Wrik is growing up
Wrik, my son is growing..every day I spend some time watching him playing, watching cartoons and blabbering the sweet nothings.. I get overwhelmedby this miracle of nature..how the tiny blob of life is rapidly metamorphosing..
I also am getting wary of the incoming tidal wave of queries and uncomfortable statements which will be there as he begins to form the sentences..
I try to spend some time playing with him everyday..Yesterday he wasn't keeping too well.. and didnt sleep well too..
He is a joy to watch when he is in full steam, but the flip side is u may get singed by his exuberance too :) He is a bundle of energy packaged in a tiny body..Last time when we went to a public gathering, I cud warm my seat for just about 10 mins, following my tiny bundle of kinetic energy all around the auditorium and beyond. He cared two hoots about the nice function, or that the other kids were nicely ensconced in their parents' laps..He was just running and running and running.. He was sweating like a steam engine driver.. but kept on running..
Have to do something bout his obstinacy though..He is very head strong and can be a very hard nut to crack at times..
looking for ward to spending another eventful evening with him....
Seeya..
I also am getting wary of the incoming tidal wave of queries and uncomfortable statements which will be there as he begins to form the sentences..
I try to spend some time playing with him everyday..Yesterday he wasn't keeping too well.. and didnt sleep well too..
He is a joy to watch when he is in full steam, but the flip side is u may get singed by his exuberance too :) He is a bundle of energy packaged in a tiny body..Last time when we went to a public gathering, I cud warm my seat for just about 10 mins, following my tiny bundle of kinetic energy all around the auditorium and beyond. He cared two hoots about the nice function, or that the other kids were nicely ensconced in their parents' laps..He was just running and running and running.. He was sweating like a steam engine driver.. but kept on running..
Have to do something bout his obstinacy though..He is very head strong and can be a very hard nut to crack at times..
looking for ward to spending another eventful evening with him....
Seeya..
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