Dreaming Of a Dream

Finally a dream comes true. ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ would enjoy the luxury of
‘PEOPLES CAR’ (as Tata calls it). Ratan Tata –business tycoon dreamed of it and the result is ‘NANO’ as it is being named.
Environmentalists remain unhappy, as it would make the problem more severe. So called intellectuals offer opposition, as it would add to the misery of traffic congestion. Rivals remain astonished, as they did not anticipate such a project to come true. Political temperature is rising, as Singur (where the people are opposing the acquisition of land to develop SEZ) is the place where ‘mission Nano’ is planned to be executed.
Whatever the concerns may be, it is hard to question the brilliance of Ratan Tata. He is truly a visionary. To make a car for Indian middle class, who is huge in number, seems to be a great business. World’s cheapest car, as it is claimed to be, would expand its reach to the unexplored market of developing world, which is relatively poor economy. So far there is no competition for Tata’s in this segment.
It is said that the idea to make a car of this kind induced when Ratan Tata watched a family of four members traveling by a two-wheeler in rain. That family is lucky enough that they could inspire the Tata. The inspiration has lead to a solution that would solve their problem. There are families in Vidharva, Bundelkhand and Telangana, who could not inspire any Tata to devise a project that could have prevented them of their hunger or sufferings.
Will this section of population find any Tata? Do these fellows come under the definition of “PEOPLE”? Would ‘NANO’ be able to make a place in the slums of India?
If yes, it is indeed a “PEOPLES” car, but negative answer will mean that the mission is yet to be accomplished. It however provides an opportunity to me and you to be the next ‘Tata’ who can finish it successfully. Would we?
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Myths of GENDER-BIAS

American Presidential elections are definitely going to raise some serious debate on representation of women in power.It is noteworthy that only one female candidate could make a place as a contender to White House. Results of caucases and primeries in Iowa and New Hempshire sugests that she does not enjoy the majority among her gender.

American or western society boast of being neutral as far as gender is concerned. But the poltical history of America clearly reflects the paradox. There is only one lady who could reach to a relatively less important post of Vice- Precident. Representation of women in houses is also a matter of concern.
Asian counteries are being acused of being gender biased so far.But reality does not support this hypothesis. If we talk of India, the paradox seems to be aparent. Indira Gandhi-a woman, has ruled India for almost 15 years.Even today the first citizen happens to be a lady. At present some of the important provinces of indian republic is being riegned by women. Mayawati,Sheela Dixit and Basundhra Raje are apparently at the top of power pyramid in some of the crucial provinces.Sushma Sawaraj, Jay Lalitah, Uma Bharti And Mamta Benargy has also enjoyed the same in the past.The story doesn't end here.Every important political parties today are either headed by some women or they are important in decision making within the party.
Our neighbours are not far behind in this context. Pakistan,Bangladesh, Srilanka and Mayamar shares a history of being ruled by women.
Therefore prejudices should be kept aside.India is much open and fair as far as gender is concerned.Because our tradition to consider women as "DEVI" is still there. Therefore "DURGA" and "KALI" in India has there due place.

Politics of cricket

The game of cricket has travelled a lot since it was first played.There has been a great developement in terms of structure ,size and technique. It was first played in England. Since then it has reached to more then 25 counteies-out of which 11 are test playing and 16 are authorised to play one dayers and rest are associate countries.
With the evolution the game has been in the jaws of politics.Today it has taken the worst shape. Indian board for cricket(BCCI) is an assosiation of politicians and industrialists. Internal politcs is apparent in every cricketing bodies of the world.But there is international politics also involved.
Present dispute over raciasm is the fallout of this shody politics. This has a little to do with the welfare of the game. These tactics were there in cricket in the past. But today these are becoming an issue every now and then.This can be attributed to the challange offered by Africa and Asia to the Ausie-English dominance.
Politics is a reality. We have to live with that.It is better to eccept the game in whatever shape it takes with the course of time. So let the cricket play its own politics............