JUDGING A PECK

ARVIND K.PANDEY

Considering the huge number of pending cases in the Indian Courts ,the Courts should restrain themselves from hearing petty issues . However , the controversial ' peck episode ' invoving Shilpa Shetty and Richard Gere does have a leson to offer to the visiting foreign celebrities .They should be conscious of their line of action, being in leauge with the cultural patterns of visiting country .What's the point in indulging in gestures which offend the sentiments of people ,in turn , giving a chance to the moral police to wield its influence ? Ironically , the whole drama happened in a programme meant to create awareness about AIDS , cause primararily by unsafe promiscuous behaviour !!

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TOMMY : NEVER SAY "I PECK YOU CAT " ....BOW-BOW

PRIYANKA :ESPECIALLY WHEN IT MAKES SO MANY DOGGIES GO BERSERK ...MEOW ..MEOW

SHERU : But what about this famous song picturised on Silpa " Ek Chumma Udhar De-De Badle Mein UP Bihar Le Le "(Deliver a kiss to own UP and Bihar ) .Well, it's time for Richard Gere to offer America if not UP and Bihar to Shilpa ...BOW-BOW

KALU : But please take permission from Indian government or else new controversy will make inroad into Indian way of living ....BOW-BOW

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POWERLESS VILLAGE PANCHAYATS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

Though Panchayats were introduced to provide villages a strong presence in the democratic set-up ,these bodies have fallen prey to prejudices unleashed by the incompetent netas . How can Panchayats emerge as strong and purposeful bodies when those who are elected enjoy the support of mafiosi and corrupt? Add to it, the bureaucratic and legislative impediments ,red-tape and host of meaningless procedures ensure that tasks assigned to them never reach to their logical culminations . Your report rightly states that "this model can only work when these institutions get their teeth and tools to drive programmes at the village- settlement levels " besides having power to utilize " the resources of development ".Sadly , it is easier said than done . To make it a reality ,we need to rope in right people in these institutions who carry out the business under the weatchful eyes of monitoring bodies . True, how can you expect a miracle when heads of village Panchayats are poorly paid and ,ironically , devoid of power as well

REAL TRAGEDY:TO BE A GIRL IN MODERN
TIMES
ARVIND K.PANDEY

Unless we flush out the bad apples , one cannot expect miraculous changes in the lives of less fortunate brethren .What's really tragic that is that girls working as domestic help often become victim of social stereotypes . There has to be categorical committment on the part of policy makers to create conditions for the better implementation of laws meant to improve their situation . One can only hope that govedrnment will take all steps to create an excellent roadmap for their better future . But to make it a reality it's necessary that lawmakers don't compromise with their social responsibilty, being on par with harrowing experiences of girl children .

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PRIYANKA : YES, VULTURE CULTURE HAS REDUCED WOMEN TO BE OBJECT OF LUST WITH THEIR EXISTENCE DEVOID OF RELEVANCE ......MEOW

TOMMY : LET'S HOPE THEY HAVE A SPACE TO PROVIDE A BETTER EXTENSION TO THEIR BEINGS......BOW-BOW

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SRI AUROBINDO:TACKLING CYCLE OF KARMA

ARVIND K.PANDEY

The words of Sri Aurobindo help us to rise above fatalism yet having full faith in dharma-oriented principles of Hinduism . Indeed , it's not an easy task to talk about freewill when affairs of life are dictated by the karmas(actions) of past . Sri Aurobindo rightly states that human beings are bound by the " cause and effect " theory confirming that it's a Himalayan task to do away with this cycle in absence of Lord's grace . According to Yogavasishtha destiny is but another name for perseverance . Lord Krishna clear all doubts in this regard when He warns Arjuna that " by your nature ,you will have to be engaged in warfare " . In other words , although man is guided by his Samskaras(impressions) attained in previous births , the devotion towards Lord allows him to shatter the cycle of Karmas . Well, one can take refuge in Lord or with the help of Buddhi Yoga (work done through wisdom ) easily overcome the impulses generated by the fate .

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TOMMY :IT'S TIME FOR PRIYANKA TO DRINK MILK FOR THE SAKE OF WELL-BEING OF OTHERS ...BOW-BOW

PRIYANKA : I'M TRYING TO REDFINE MY ATTITUDE ..MEOW
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ESSAYS BASED ON AMARTYA'S PERCEPTIONS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in BUSINESS INDIA ,APRIL 22,2007)
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CAPABILITIES, FREEDOM, AND EQUALITY — Amartya Sen's Work from a Gender Perspective: Bina Agarwal, Jane Humphries, and Ingrid Robeyns — Editors; Oxford University Press, YMCA Library Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001. Rs. 795.
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Amartya Sen , a critique of economic contradictions , decides to tackle many -layered complexities haunting women in the above -mentioned book. Such a fine gesture on his part would certainly help the average mass to come to terms with inner world of a woman . In fact , only an elevated intellectual like him can help us to decipher their problem in a better way . Yes, time has come to give a fair treatment to fair sex !!

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PRIYANKA :NOW PRIYANKAS CAN MEOW OPENLY AND LOUDLY ...MEOW..MEOW

TOMMY : AND MAKE HELL MORE HELLISH ..BOW..BOW

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KILLING HIMALAYAN GLACIERS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

( Published In BUSINESS ECONOMICS,APRIL 30,2007 )

It's an open secret that glaciers across the globe have been hit hard by the ever-increasing global warning . All because both developed and developing countries have turned a blind eye to the enviromental concerns . Unless the bigger nations are made accountable to the breach of Kyoto provisions , it would not be possible to ensure longevity for the glaciers . Already , the weather cycle seems to have given way to unnatural patterns . Another reason for meltdown of the Gangotri glacier lies in arrival of wild visitors . What's the point in encouraging this sort of tourism when it's leaving a negative impact on the flora and fauna ? It's better that Himalayan landscape be kept away from the footprints of human beings .The greenery of this land should not be allowed to be wiped out by the agents of globalisation .

DICTATED BY RADICAL GROUPS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In THE HINDU , APRIL 22,2007)

Given the realities of the present global order ,the alliance with any form of extremism is not going to radically change the balance of power in Pakistan . However ,the cataclysmic consequences of Musharraf's decision to sack Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has downsized his stature . At present , he seemed to be trapped in catch 22 situation. His compulsions to be dictated by the designs of US has made him villain in the eyes of hardliners . Probably , this is why Talibanistan is gaining strength with each passing day . It has become meeting point of most dangerous minds , who are providing oxygen to the Taliban fighters in Afghanistan . Perhaps Musharraf lacks the courage to deal sternly with inhabitants of Talibanistan since hard steps could make the things go out of control in Pakistan .Ironically , it's the radical groups ,and not Musharraf , who are controlling the government machinery in Pakistan .

DEATH OF WOOLMER

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in THE HINDU, APRIL 15,2007)

(Published In THE WEEK,APRIL 29,2007)

The unnatural death of Bob Woolmer is a shocking news for the cricket fans across the globe .His death reveals that cricket is in the grip of wrong people , who are dictating the course of game to suit their vested interest .It's surprising that the cricket's most premier tournament ,too, has turned into haven for the bookies influential and powerful enough to eliminate a high-profile coach in a brutal manner .Well, his death not only exposes glaring lapses in security arrangements but also brings in open the dark shades enveloping the Pakistan Cricket Board .No need to state that he did not enjoy a good relationship with some Pakistani players . In nutshell , the excessive commercialisation of cricket is root cause of most of the problems . The equations governed by money have robbed off the better aspects of game , making it part of our lives for all the wrong reasons . At present ,the bookies are creating twists and turns in the game than breath-taking performances !

GIRLS SURROUNDED BY SEXUAL PREDATORS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In THE TELEGRAPH, APRIL 17,2007)

It is time the Indian society woke up to the fact that sexual predators are found more frequently within the family than outside it. Earlier, children could feel protected by their elders. Today it has become necessary to protect the young from their “protectors”. One way of preventing child abuse is to make the young distinguish between good and bad intentions. Unfortunately, it is impossible to realize this aim without depriving children of their natural innocence

UNLEASHING PRIYANKA'S MAGIC

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In GRAPHITI, THE TELEGRAPH ,April 15,2007)

This intelligent and charismatic actress has beeen successful in enthralling viewers with lively and intense performances .Priyanka Chopra's down-to-earth approach and no-nonsense mannersim in real life provide her a distinct place among her contemporaries . She has defied the established norms by coming to terms with different shades of her acting abilities in the off-beat movies . It can be safely stated that she is positively decent in both movies and real life . It's no ordinary feat in times when 'skin show ' has compelled the actresses to strike a bond with short cuts !

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SOME OF THE BEST SONGS PICTURISED ON HER :

1.Ankhein Band Karkein ---(Movie: Aitraaz )

2.Come To Me .....(Movie :Bluffmaster)

3.Aao Sunaoen Pyar Ki Ek Kahani ..(Movie :Krrish )

5.Har Dil Mein Armaan Hotein To Hai ...(Movie :Waqt)

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TOMMY : It's very difficult to look anywhere else when she is on the screen .

PRIYANKA : Yes ,it's difficult to remain cut-off from the magnetism unleashed by all Priyankas !

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FOOTNOTE : She is the by-product of La Martiniere Girls' College ,Luckonow .No wonder why intelligence has found a permanent place in her grey cells, making her beauty with the brain .This school enjoys reputation of producing best brains borne out of best teaching patterns .

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3.Chori-Chori Chupke Chupke ...Movie : (Krrish)

PRIYANKA'S MEOW

ARVIND K.PANDEY

FATAL ATTRACTION

WOLFOWITZ FACES HEAT OVER LOVE'S PAY HIKE --(TIMES OF INDIA ,APRIL 14,2007)

TOMMY : That's why I say it's beter to keep a safe distance from cats . Look at the way Clinton and Boris Baker suffered for giving way to charms of cats .

KALU :Cats are source of everlasting pains placed in crucible of pleasure .

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IGNORING THE SIN

Recently ,Bishops of various dioceses pardoned a local newspaper for publishing an infamous pix of Christ.It was really the result of human error .It's indeed a terific development since we all know what was the result of publishing a cartoon of Prophet Mohammed in a Danish newspaper .This is the way to deal with controversial matters istead of creating nuisance everywhere .

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Question: I have a head and a tail but no body. Who am I ? PRIYANKA: A coin!

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RARE OWL

A rare owl belonging to a rare specie was recovered from the thievs.

TOMMY : It's time for Priyanka to own it to have a friend to play with .

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A little boy is crying on the road. A man approaches and asks him why he is crying. Boy: I have lost my buffalo.

Man: The buffalo will go home by itself. You don’t have to worry.

Boy: It was the buffalo who knew the way home

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KILLING THE KING OF JUNGLE

The Lions in Gujarat Gir's are in the line of fire of poachers .It's really sad that human beings are becoming a nuisance for animal world . Let these human beings be born as sacrifical lambs in their next birth .

SHERUriyanka needs to take care of her biradari (family ).

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DISCARDING SARI FOR JEANS

Priyanka is nowadays seen more often in jeans .Sari is now an outdated thing for him .

TOMMY : A change within is more important than a change in external appearances .

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NATURAL TRAFFIC COPS

Bulls in are the natural traffic cops .They are seen having day-to-day haftas from Thelewalahas around .In fact , they are more sincere and efficient than their human counterparts in discharging their duties .

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Two doctors on seeing a man limp started talking among themselves: Cardiologist: I’m afraid, he has a heart problem…

Orthopaedic: No, I think he has a problem with his bones…

Man (after overhearing): I’ve a problem with my slippers

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BAR GIRLS IN UP ELECTIONS

Tommy rebuffed Kalu and Moti for being part of a road show of a different kind ! They were caught Tommy doing a "Tail Dance " in dance programme organised by a poltical party to garner votes .

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EXERCISES BOOSTS BRAIN POWER

Priyanka is ,however, doing "Rassi Kood " to shed extra fat .

MOTI : Pehlein Khoob Khaoen ,Phir Uchal Kood Karoen..Cats will always remain stupid stupid .

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Tourist to a mountaineer: Hey, your son just threw a stone at me.

Mountaineer: Did it hit you?

Tourist: No.

Mountaineer: Then it wasn’t my son.

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HI-FI ITEM

Priyanka is item hi-fi. So Please follow advice inscribed on truck's number platelease maintain a safe distance .

Tommy :Aur Kewal Jagah Milnein Par Paas Diya Jayega .

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JOKES FROM THE TELEGRAPH'S KIDS CORNER

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LETTER SONGS AS SONGS OF THE WEEK

1.Chtihhi Ayein Hai ...
Movie :Naam

2.Maine Tughen Khat Likha
Movie : Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai

3.Ye Merea Prema Patra Padhkar
Movie :Sangam ;MUSIC DIRECTOR :Shankar Jaikishen

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ATTACKING RESCUERS

(Published In THE NEWSWEEK,APRIL 16-APRIL 23,2007)

It's really an unpardonable crime to subject women , members of NGOs employed in Sudan, to inhuman treatment .The sexual assaults on them might serve the cause of Janjaweed but it would tarnish the well-being of Sudanese people beyond repair .It's also not clear why Sudanese authorities have turned mute spectators to atrocities committed upon these rescuers . They need to work in tandem with UN officials to bring light not only in the lives of Sudanes people but also prevent care-givers from becoming target of derailed mind .

TEAM INDIA :NEED TO BE TRULY PROFESSIONAL

ARVIND K.PANDEY

( Published In THE SUNDAY INDIAN ,APRIL 16-APRIL 22,2007)

Considering the well-organised network of bookies operating in the World Cup , it's not a rare possibilty that India's matches were fixed .However , there are no conclusive evidences to establish the role of bookies in shaping the course of Indian team .Anyway , we cannot ignore the fact that we lost the matches because our star performers failed to justify their demigod stature .It's bitter but true that they were just not mentally / physically fit to be part of the premier tournament . The unheard players of lesser teams played better than our 'experienced ' seniors . Veiwed in perspective , the defeats might enable the players to shatter the comfort zone around them .I must hasten to add that nothing would change if Team india is allowed to be dictated by political forces .

THE DALIT POLITICS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Remembring Ambedkar on his birthday )

The recent outbreak of Dalit outrage raises doubt over the intentions of Dalit leaders ,who have jeopardized their progress by chasing half-hearted meausers meant to provide them better lifestyle . It's a harsh truth that Dalits have become pawn in the great game played between the self-custodians of the interests of lower echelons of society . Had the caretakers of Ambedkar's legacy ben really interested in giving Scheduled Castes their due ,the untouchables would have atained a distinct voice in mainstream affairs . It's really tragic that humiliation and servitude still remain the prize possession of this realm of people . The champions of their rights have done nothing substantial other vthan using them as ladder to scale the heights of power . This explains why huge gap exists between the status of Mayawati and her followers .There is urgent need to develop a better mindset within this section of humanity .

THE ERA OF (BAD) GIRLS AND BOYS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(TWO NEW DOGGIES AND A CAT HAVE JOINED THIS CONVERSATION )

What is happening under our eyes in the name of freedom and openness has really shaken the consciences of the modern parents . It's something more shocking than Bush's " shock and awe " policy pursued in Iraq ! The sexual explorations by girls and boys in pre-teen period is a matter of great concern since it's bound to open gate of psychological disorders in later part of their lives . Worse , they might give way to deviant behaviour as they grow up ,giving seasons of nightmares to both parents and law-keepers . Certainly , one cannot ignore the role of media for making the problem spiral out of control by giving larger-than-life importance to worthless pursuits of Britney and Paris . The overexposure to their semi-naked images has left an indelible impression on the sensitive minds of kids hooked to television for hours . The writing on the wall is clear : It's time for media to give away it's habit of potraying 'out-of-control celebs ' in a sensational manner with zero-tolerance towards their greater degree of visibility . Unless they are totally marginalised , it wouldn't be posssible to stop our kids from treating them as their role models .

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PRIYANKA : It's not the debate between bad girls and nice ones but dominance of female power after long period of virtual slavery ....MEOW....MEOW

TOMMY : If river does not obeys the limitations of its banks ,it turns into source of misery . Not every cat has potential to turn into supercat.After all, the world has seen just few Supermans ,rest has to be perceived as average doogie..BOW...BOW

SHERU : The age is fit enough for cats to label their stupidity as mark of wisdom ...BOW-BOW

BHANUMATI :Beedi....Beedi...MEOW...Hitch ....Jigar Se..Hitch..MEOW..MEOW (Look at the state of mind of this cat returning to home after doing a " tale dance " in a late night party )

JACKIE :I'm a bad-bad doggie but still darling of so many cats .....Saara Jamana cats Ka Deewana ...BOW-BOW

MOTI:I'm a do-gooder doggie but cats hate me for having an alliance with high moral grounds , leading to a guilty conscience .It's no longer nice to be nice ..BOW-BOW

TIGER : Chaps I'm authentic DBC .No doubt this is age of DBCs .Please celebrate nonsense ..BOW-BOW

HURLY : With beer bottle in one hand ,cigarette in the other one the world no longer exists for me .So Papa don't preach ...MEOW ..And yes , I feel bad for Moti.Cuppa of wine would make him feel alright ....MEOW...MEOW

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NUCLEAR SHAM

ARVIND K.PANDEY

India might be in a position to justify its shift from non-violence to detterence induced by atomic might but for lesser countries it's one of the most difficult task to justify it's possession . It's no secret that protecting umbrella of various nuclear treaties have failed to curb misuse of nuclear technology .The ardent advocates of peacful usage of nuclear technology are guilty of camoflaguing the atomic might as a powerful deterrent .Against this backdrop ,the dream of Eisenhower to use nuclear technology for providing electricity to " power-starved areas " remains an utopia . The way China, Pakistan and North Korea have made travesty of nuclear treaties by entering into dubious deals ,it's difficult to think of better future in coming days . The entry of minnows in the nuclear race have made the hell broken loose on US and other global monitors. Unless the bigwigs come to reduce the contradictions by setting high standards ,the complete annihilation of globe remains its ultimate destiny .

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PRIYANKA : NUCLEAR POWER IS TURNING INTO BANE ..

TOMMY : JISKEIN PAAS HAI NUCLEAR BOMB WOHI HAI NAAMWAALA ? ASK NORTH KOREA AND PAKISTAN -THE GREAT NUCLEAR THIEVES !

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IN THE NAME OF WATER

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In SUPREMACY , APRIL 2007)

It's encouraging to read about the tireless efforts of sincere people aimed at saving water .The efforts are indicative of fact that path of a crusader is full of painful twists and turns , being at the receiving end of vested interests . It's a sad reality that 1.3 billion persons in the world are compelled to drink impure drinking-water. In our country as manmy as 60 per cent households are still waiting for water-connection . It has become need of the hour to have more Rain Centres ,which teach people about the importance of saving precious rain water from various sources , something going to waste during its normal course . Apart from these measures , let there be a movement to save groundwater from its mindless use by the Cola zars . Ironically, a remote area may or may not have access to safe water ,one certainly comes to notice presence of Cola bottles ! Such cruel paradoxes alone ensure that be ready for a war to be fought in the name of water .

TEAM INDIA DIM PROSPECTS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In INDIA TODAY , APRIL 02,2007)

(Published in OUTLOOK , APRIL 02,2007)

(Published in DASH, APRIL ,2007 )

(THIS PIECE WAS WRITTEN BEFORE THE START OF WORLD CUP . THOUGH I WISHED IT TO TURN WRONG BUT IT FOLLOWED ITS NATURAL COURSE !)

Considering the pacy wickets of West Indies , the balanced approach of New Zealand , South Africa and Australia and hidden power of minnows to upturn the table , it would be an uphill task for India to grab the Cup . The most worrying factor is India's inabilty to be consistent in its performance . On top of it , Greg Chappell's strange methadology has not went well with worn-out players , some of whom may be on the verge of extinction after the World Cup . Let's not ignore the fact that both our bowling and fielding arena are not in good shape . Mere enthusiasm is not going to work wonders . The victories attained by the Indian team in past few months have not been the result of collective effort , which point towards fragmentation in the team . It will be foolhardiness to expect our team to give a tough fight to teams embeddded deep in the professionalism . Anyway ,let's hope that it does not shatter the dreams of its fans .

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PRIYANKA : TEAM INDIA IS LIKE A CAT'S HEART .IT'S NEVER TOO EASY TO PREDICT WHAT MAY HAPPEN NEXT ...MEOW-MEOW

TOMMY : TOMMY CAN DO NOTHING BUT ENDORSE THE MEOW OF PRIYANKA ...BOW-BOW

MOTI : I DON'T KNOW WHO HAS SUBDUED THE GREAT DOGGIE INSTINCTS OF TEAM INDIA , MAKING IT TO IMBIBE SILLY INSTINCTS OF PRIYANKAS ....BOW-BOW

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INTERCEPTING DISEASES EARLY

ARVIND K.PANDEY

The genetic reseraches would certainly provide a new lese of life to people suffering with deadly diseases . The interception of exact cause would enable the doctors to have an edge over diseases ,who are at present groping in ignorance about birth of fatal diseases . It's ironical that modern world is in the clutches of modern disease , which repel standard medication . Anyway , one hopes that laborious exercise to end the rule of diseases vis-a-vis gene therapy do not get trapped in patent rights games played by big brands .It's necessary that such 'wonders of science ' are at a safe distance from monoply -oriented global brands for whom even matters of life and death are trivialities in comparison to economics .What's the point in producing miracle drugs when they are beyond the range of ordinary citizens ? Also, the researches must be done keeping in mind the utilty factor .They should serve the cause of humanity instead of fattening the purse of money seeking souls !

CURBING POLIO VIRUS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In DOWN TO EARTH,JAN.31,2007)

(Republished In DOWN TO EARTH ,APRIL 15,2007)

It's strange that even programmes aimed at the eradication of diseases have to survive countless fields of dubious challenges .For instance ,the minority community in UP failed to participate in polio drive owing to resistance from the clerics . In a country like ours nothing can succeed in absence of complete knowledge of the ground realties .Anyway , it's unfortunate that measures to tackle the polio virus have been marred by lack of proper approach and usage of outadated techniques .

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BANGALORE SLAUGHTERS DOGS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In FRONTLINE,APRIL 20,2007)

The callous approach of Bangalore Municipal Department needs to be condemned in strong manner by the animal lovers . True, the menace of stray dogs has been exposed by the killing of the boy . But what the civic authorities are doing only insults the intelligence of human beings . Is the mass slaughtering the only way left to limit the nuisance of dogs ? Can the same yardstick be applied to lessen the crime rate in the world governed by conscious human beings ? There are numerous instances when ' the man's best friend ' has come to the rescue of people trapped in troubles . How can you ignore the fact that their presence make our life colourful and meaningful ? As per news item once these very stray dogs protected a newborn from other wild animals , whose unwed mother has left him in the bushes to avoid social stigma . This just confirms the fact that we are making a great blunder by subjecting dogs to mindless slaughter .

LIFE OF MODERN PROFESSIONALS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

Recently , Pune Police raided a rave party organised at farm , seizing two-and-half kg of marijuana , 100 kg of hashis ,seven bottles of phenylephrine hydrochloride ,beer cans and cigarettes.And who were the participants ? They included call centre and IT employeees , airhostesses and sons and a daughters of business tycoons .Needless to say , the wild adventurism of this sort has become favourite pastime of modern professionals to ward-off the ill-effects of fast-paced lifestyle ! This simply shows that their wrong priorities ,materialistic desires and desire to remain ahead of their peers have forced them to become victim of distorted perceptions . When upheavels come to shatter their superficial grand designs ,the shock leads to total breakdown .Such unpleasent episodes can be avoided by being in company of values radiated by a simple life .

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PRIYANKA :What's the point in turning into workaholics if it leads to adventurism of this sort wherein the " Maya"( magic ) of " shabab and kabab " (read wine and women ) dictate terms ?...MEOW

TOMMY : It's sign of the times that nocturnal hours associated with the Asuras(demons ) are now governing the activities of so-called busy chaps ...BOW-BOW

KALU:This "BHOOTGIRI "(demonicism )of moderen professionals makes them fit enough to share the road with the real spirits ...BOW-BOW

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ADOOR :A REALISTIC DIRECTOR

(Published in THE HINDU, APRIL 08,2007)

It's amazing that Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has been able to churn out movies 'timelss in appeal ' with so much ease and with litlle help from professionals .Perhaps his earthy lifestyle has helped him to strike a better bond with realism . This is why his movies are so close to the real colurs of life , bringing in our view the various facets of ordinary people in a moving way .