BROWN : TIME TO DELIVER

(Posted On HARDNEWS WEBSITE ,JULY/ AUGUST 2007)

Many decisions of Tony Blair did not go well down among thinking class of people in various parts of the world . Apart from being cuppable for bombarding Iraq , Blair is also gulty of ignoring the interests of people at home . It's a huge opportunity for Gordon Brown to establish better precedents than his predecessor . To achieve this end , it's become imperative for Gordon Brown not to follow beaten track in anticipating America's foreign policy .Lastly , let's not ignore the fact that Blair worked hard to create more space for multiculturalism in Britain .

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ON DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF RAFI

Displaying various moods of Rafi

1 . Radhike Tune Bansuri Churayein ..(DEVOTIONAL)

Movie : Beti-Bete ; Music : Shankar Jaikishen

2.Aa Ja Aa Jara ...(SENSUOUS )

Movie : Love In Tokyo ;Music : Shankar Jaikishen

3. Teen Kanastar Peet Peet Ke Gala Phaad Ke Chillana, Yar Mere Na Bura Maan Ye Na Gaana Hai Na Bajana ..(HUMOUROUS)

Movie : Love Marriage ; Music : Shankar Jaikishen .

4. Badan Pe Sitarein Lapetin Huein ..(NAUGHTY)

Movie : Prince ; Music : Shankar Jaikishen

5. Bast-Basti Parvat Parvat Gata Jayein (PHILOSOPHICAL)

Movie : Railway Platform ; Music :Madan Mohan

6.Sau Baar Janam Lengein,Sau Baar Phanah Hongein ..(SAD)

Movie : Ustadoen Ke Ustaad

ORKUT : A PARADISE FOR BOGUS SOULS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

To set it straight, the so-called social networking sites have become haven for criminals , dealers of fraudulent transanctions and youths devoid of vision and purpose in life . It was not without reason that our former President Kalam took notice of sensitive images of key buildings freely available on Google .Look at the way Google's Orkut is being used by the wrong elements to enter in anti-India propoganda . Apart from promoting anti-national activities , it has perversely facilitated immature minds to form meaningless relationships with the strangers . In other words , these sites have done more harm than good by placing these youths on road to virtual world filled with weird and plastic emotions .

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TOMMY : Well, all the time chosen 'loafers '(read people devoid of character )are seen sending invitations to other like-minded 'loafers '..BOW ..BOW

Example Of Usual Conversation On ORKUT :

Mr X: HI Buddy What R U Doing ?....(A Guy well past prime of his age ,posing as 16 year boy , flashing photo of Shah Rukh Khan in his profile )

Miss Y:Janeman , I Iwas thinking About U whole night ..( Another guy ,posing himself to be a girl , flashing photo of Kareena in his profile ).

PRIYANKA : Agreeing that a system can be used for both right or wrong purposes , the age has ensured that things like Orkut get misused to maximum .MEOW..MEOW ..

KALU : I have always stated that " ORKUT IS FOR CHIRKOOTS " ..BOW..BOW..

SHERU : It's time to tear into pieces the pants of Orkut chaps after pulling them down ...BOW..BOW

GURU: THE LORD’S REPLICA

ARVIND K PANDEY

( PUBLISHED IN SOHAM JULY 2005)

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[TODAY WE ARE CELEBRATING GURU PURNIMA .IT'S TIME TO REMEMBER THE ROLE OF GURU OR TEACHER IN HUMAN LIFE .THE BLESSINGS OF GURU ALONE CAN PULL OUT HUMAN BEINGS FROM CHAIN OF SORROWS AND SUFFFERINGS FOREVER]

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The Guru- principle has always enjoyed exalted place in the Hinduism. The Guru acts as a window to the higher laws. About him it is stated that :

Na Guroradhikam Tattwam

Na Guroradhikam Tapah

Tattwa –Jnaanaat –Param Naasti

Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah."

The abovementioned strotra from The Guru Strotam unfolds salutations to the Guru who represents the higher truth; serving whom one performs the higher penance resulting in attainment of the true knowledge (realization).Commenting on the role , which the teacher comes to perform Sister Nivedita says ,"The true teacher knows that no one can really aid another. No one can rightly do for another what that other ought to do for himself. All that we can do is to stimulate him to help himself, and remove from his path the real obstacle to his doing so." Since the road to realization is full of sharp curves, the company of an elevated soul; acting as the Guru comes handy. All what we have to do is to have a heart and mind mired in Guru bhakti apart from a receptive attitude to the Highest knowledge.

The contemplative life, according to Aristotle, is the most divine element in man and ,thus, he hits the nail on its head when he suggests his disciples "to not follow those who advise us, being men , to think of human beings ,and being mortal, of mortal things, but must, so far as we can , make ourselves immortal ,and strain every nerve to live in accordance with the best thing in us; for even if it be small in bulk, much more does it in power and worth surpass everything"(Aristotle in The Spirit Of Plato).It’s abundantly clear that in transient world of ours it would be suicidal to be in league with earthly goals alone. Chances are more to get attracted towards cheaper values of life, after all, the world is full of pragmatic souls for whom moving from dust to dust , all in the name of practicality, holds greater meaning. Since one of the drawbacks of mind is to get carried away by negative versions of goal of life, the risk of being trapped is always immanent. Therefore, role of the Guru is not only to remove spiritual bankruptcy from our lives but also to block the flow of perceptions which cater to the baser instincts.

Plato was of the firm opinion that man should not lose the opportunity of release from its bondage of bodily desires and appetites. Precisely, this the reason why in our land knowledge of Self has been preferred over knowledge of material things.The Para Vidya or Adhytma Shastra sheds light on myriad facets of knowledge leading to the Lord. It is the source of all knowledge and enlightenment, being Chit Sakti—the power of consciousness. In the mundane world of ours, it is not possible to tune the mind to vibrations of higher order. However, Guru-bhakti makes the task for the seekers easier.Many seekers who attempt to enter in the sanctum sanctorum in the Hinduism without Guru often fail to interpret its core. Being weighed down by the grossness of the previous impressions they fail to capture the essence of scriptures. Indian thought system is unique in a sense that it has given rise to Guru-Shishya parampara wherein the knowledge is transferred orally rather through written material. When God’s grace gets combined with Guru’s love, the right atmosphere conductive for the transfer of knowledge comes into existence. The Guru’s words ward off adhi-daivika (God-sent) obstacles such as earthly upheavals; the adhi-bhautika(phenomenal) such as wavering f the intellect, mood-swings and such others that emanate from our weakness. In Prasnoupanishad the six seekers who approached Rishi Pippalada with their queries were no ordinary souls. Yet they were asked by Rishi Pippalada to wait for nearly a year in his ashrama and gear themselves with right bent of mind. In fact, Upanishadic truths cannot be apprehended without aid of a Bramanistha Guru.There has to be perfect synchronization between mind and intellect. Swami Chinmayananda interpreting meaning of term Upanishads says that ‘ it is composed of Upa +Ni+ Shad.Upa means approaching a Guru in extreme humility , with full faith and an indomitable heroic spirit of seeking .Ni means Nischaya –ie. the Truth declarations of the Guru must be without any mental reservations or intellectual dissatisfactions , understood fully beyond all doubts and in their right import; and through meditations when the truth-contents of these volumes are realized, they can pulverize , end or bomb out (sad) the entire ignorance in us and its consequent false values and perceptions."

Although Lord is the real Guru, he takes human form to carry out his purpose. It’s not necessary that he should belong to high caste. Anyone who has merged his self in the Higher self can become the medium for others. "Sages are born in all the wombs; one should not search for the caste, clan, and the rest regarding these souls who have realized the Lord of their souls"(Bharadvaja paris’ista II.44) . Meeraji was the disciple of Sri Raidasa who belonged to the lowest echelon of society.In our scriptures human beings are said to have two births about which Radhakrishnan says that ‘while the first birth into the physical environment involved disunion and separation, submission to necessity, the second birth represents the victory over the constraints of necessity and the attainment of union and liberty. It is life at a deeper level." In other words, when man gets connected with the higher realm of understanding he is reborn. According to Radhakrishnan, the part of Guru is that of a midwife, to assist to bring the truth to clear consciousness.

It must now be very clear as to why Guru enjoys such a supreme position in the Hindu way of living. He prepares the blueprint for better life that not only assures seeker’s growth but also his total transformation, which has no trace of negative elements.Sri Sureswaracharya in an unequivocal manner places Guru on the same platform with the Lord in his Vartikam---Iswaro Guru-Raatmeti Moorti-Bheda Vibhaagine.A stanza from Sri Dakshinamoorthy’s meditation verses conveys in enlightening style the elevated status of the Guru and , thus, there is no reason why we must not also adhere to its essence in most humble manner: I worship Sri Dakshinamoorthy , the young Guru, who teaches the knowledge of Brahman through silence , who is surrounded by disciples , who are themselves Rishis and scholars in Vedas;I worship Sri Dakshinamoorthy , who is the Teacher of teachers , whose hand is held in the ‘sign of knowledge’(Chit Mudra), whose nature is bliss, who ever revels in his own self, and who is ever silent.

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POWER OF SPEECHES

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in THE HINDU ,JULY 29, 2007)

The present generation has not been lucky enough to find leaders with great oratorical skills . However , Narasimha Rao , Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Chandra Sekhar, to name a few , did manage to steal the showwith some great speeches. Leaders of the earlier times possessed a deep understanding of human affairs and were devoted to their causes .Moreover they were people of character. Thus they were able to speak in a way that touched people. Today’s leaders are neither well-read nor do they have an inspiring persona .No wonder why their words are erased from our consciousness in no time.

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TOMMY :The speeches of Swami Vivekanand , Bhagat Singh , Nehru , Gandhi , Bose ,Marx , Angels Lincoln ,Churchill, Deendayal Upadhyaya and Golwalkar(Guruji),to name a few , had the capacity to arouse the sentiments of people in a big way ,leaving a lasting a impression on the minds of the listeners ...BOW..BOW

PRIYANKA : IT's absence of harmony between action and deeds which prevents to leaders of our times to deliver a soul-stirring apeech ...MEOW ..MEOW

MEDICINES : OUT OF REACH OF COMMON MAN

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(POSTED ON BUSINESS WORLD WEBSITE , AUGUST 06,2007)

Though National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is trying its best to control the prices of life-saving drugs , the patients suffering from Cancer and other deadly diseases are still unable to afford medicines needed for their treatment . Unless India comes to manufacture medicines , at present being supplied by the MNCs, the prices of these medicines would never come down . Worse , there is no effort on the part of government to pressurize these companies to have a more humane approach while fixing the prices of medicines . It's tragic that patients have to " wipe out savings " or , for that matter , " hawk their future " to have a tryst with life . Let's hope NPPA price control regime , having 74 medicines , includes esssential life-saving drugs as well .

NAXALISM : DEVOID OF SUBSTANCE

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in THE SUNDAY INDIAN , July 30-August 05,2007)

It's indeed tragic that Naxalism which started to provide underprivilged a dgnified place in society has turned into biggest threat for internal security . All because its leaders have taken strange U-turns on par with their interests , shearing Naxalism of its real purpose .Worse, dilly-dallying on the part of Central government has allowed the Naxalites to spread their roots in newer zones . At the same time , they appear to be hand-in-glove with anti-national elements in regions close to Nepal border .Ironically , Shivaraj Patil seems to be trapped in labyrinthine political solutions instead of taking strong measures to curb their growth . A movement born out of deprivations has today , in the eyes of Communists , turned in law and order problem . Anyway , a wide spectrum of strategies need to to be taken into consideration to wipe out Naxalites .

PRATIBHA PATIL: PRESIDENT DEVOID OF REAL POWER

ARVIND K.PANDEY

It remains to be seen how Pratibha come to deal with controversial issues in her regime including the mercy petition of Afzal .One wonders whether she would be able to apply a mind of her own while tackling proposals of government . Though she might have emerged as winner in a big way , the mud-slinging has wiped out hallowed status ascribed to her persona by the Congress supporters . It would be a herculean task for her to do justice with the responsibilties associated with the highest seat .

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WHAT OTHERS SAID

Ecerpts from letters published in The Telegraph, July 26,07)
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Given the skeletons in Patil’s cupboard, she might find it difficult to live up to these standards during her term. Given all these factors, there seems to be little reason for India to celebrate the election of its first lady president.

Yours faithfully,
R.B. Easwaran, Chennai

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Most of the ministers and legislators who voted for Pratibha Patil must have been eager to let India steal a march on the United States of America in having a woman as president. Had they thought over the suitability of Pratibha Patil a little harder, they would not have voted for her. Misplaced enthusiasm of this kind is usual in India — there were m any who felt proud when Rabri Devi became the chief minister of Bihar simply because she is a woman. Such skewed thinking proves that India is yet to learn how to honour merit.

Yours faithfully,
Danendra Jain, Ranchi

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Sonia Gandhi has her yes-man in the prime minister, Manmohan Singh. Now, she has a yes-woman as the country’s president. Her control over the country’s politics is now absolute.

Yours faithfully,
T.R. Anand, Calcutta

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Indian democracy has belittled itself by choosing Pratibha Patil as its next president. There is no doubt that Patil’s election will go a long way in further reducing the regulatory powers of the president. Patil is expected to play her part — of being servile to the ruling coalition headed by the Congress.

Yours faithfully,
S.K. Moitra, Kharagpur

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The Telegraph’s joy over the election of the first lady president is a reflection of its immaturity. The election is not a gender game, so there is no reason to be elated over the victory of a woman.

Yours faithfully,
Asoke C. Banerjee, Calcutta

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The day is not far when in the name of consensus even a criminal can get elected to the highest post .

(A letter writer in Pratham Pravakta -A Hindi Magazine , July 2007)

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PRIYANKA AND TOMMY :TO BE BORN AS DALIT , WOMEN AND MUSLIM SEEMS TO BE A BOON IN MODERN INDIA ..BOW...BOW

PARENTS : BURDEN IN OLD AGE

ARVIND K.PANDEY

Well, the newer generation's bonhomie with Western standards of living was bound to make parents the permanent member of old-age homes . Ironically , joint families are fast becoming a thing of past in age which treat all those things as 'redundant and meaningless ' that are unable to keep pace with changing patterns of living . The complexities unleashed by the globalisation , wherein the worth of a human being is determined in terms of his/her financial standing , has turned old people into picture of grief and frustration in the last lap of life.

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PRIYANKA : It's unfortunate that parents are trapped in unspeakable problems in old age...Meow..Meow

TOMMY : Most of the time chideren are culprits ,who forget the contributions of parents...Bow..Bow

KALU : Bhaiyaa ...it's Kaliyuga . Even parents can be cause of worry for newer generation trapped in complexties thrown up by the modernity ...Now it's not possible that children follow the old patterns ditto ..Bow..Bow

SHERU : Father beating son , Son Beating father ; Father killed by son ,Son killed by Father ...everything is happening in modern age ..Bow..Bow

MOTI : Sometimes it's the rigidity of parents in accepting the changes create lots of preoblems ...Unfortunately , the changes are too weird and complex and any parents will find it tough to get used to them ...Bow..Bow

POOJA : VICTIM OF SOCIETY

ARVIND K.PANDEY

[POOJA CHAUHAN STAGED A SEMI -NUDE PROTEST AGAINST DOWRY DEMAND ON THE STREETS IN RAJKOT,INDIA ]

Pooja ,having been through considerable trials and tribulations ,decided to reveal the darker side in a bizarre manner .It's really tragic that a woman's life is still trapped in unspeakable pains despite being so many laws to protect her dignity . Unless law enforcing agencies do not adopt a humane approach in dealing with women related issues ,it would not be an easy task to improve conditions of women in the society .At the same time ,the society needs to have conscience to enable women to be in tune with their being .

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What others said

The paradox is that, on one hand, we are trying to elect a woman president and, on the other, we turn a deaf ear to a woman like Pooja.

B.S. Selvakumar,

Vellore

(From a letter in The Hindu , July 22, 2007)

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PRIYANKA AND TOMMY : DOUBLE STANDARDS OF SOCIETY ARE BOUND TO PRODUCE SUCH FRUSTRATED AND HUMILIATED SOULS ..MEOW ..MEOW... BOW..BOW

BUREAUCRACY :RESISTING CHANGES

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In BUSINESS INDIA , JULY 29,2007)

Whatever be the intentions of Manmohan Sigh , his attempts to cleanse the bureaucratic world has failed to go beyond boundries of frustration . His efforts to fix the tenure of bureaucrats are bound to meet the similar fate like the police reforms .It's strange that the Centre is reluctant in honouring the wishes of the Supreme Court ,which is determined to to change the face of Indian police . Needless to state that changes have become must to bridge the gulf between police and people . More so when police has turned into icons of brutality and demonic attributes . What makes the Centre remain indifferent to the pleas of the Supreme Court ? Is the Centre interested in making police slave to its " sharabi-kababi culture " ? Well, time has come to make police accountable to the human rights of ordinary citizens , enabling them to wipe out their image of police as agents of terror from their memories .Even the much hyped RTI Act , intended to bring transperency in administrative circles , has fallen foul to manipulative tactics of babus who are in no mood to dilute their influence .Probably , this is why not many are interested in implementing the recommendations of the Veerappa Molly-led Administrative Reforms Commission .

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TOMMY : CHARM OF " LAL BATTI " OR "NEELI BATTI " HAS FILLED INDIAN BUREAUCRATIC LANDSCAPE WITH MOST INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT SOULS ..BOW..BOW

PRIYANKA : IT'S DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT THEY CAN EVER SERVE " JANTA JANARDAN " WITH RIGHT MINDSET ..MEOW..MEOW

NUCLEAR TRAP

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in BUSINESS ECONOMICS , July 31,2007)

The Indo-US nuclear deal has run into rough weather with both sides determined to take care of their interests in a forceful manner . Understandably so, the agreement determines the course of Indian nuclear programme whereas for Americans the agreement provides them a strategic edge in volatile South -Asian region . Gauging from the provisions laid down in agreement 123 , it was never going to be an easy task for Bush to have Senate's support for its smooth ratification , Ironically, the Indian side failed to insist on having clauses in consistent with the provisions enshrined in the agreement . Our architects of this agreement wasted time in indulging in premature enthusiasm mired in vain euphoria when , in reality , the agreement pushed the cause of Americans in the wake of dubious additionalities . Interestingly , even the American president is helpless in circumventing the Hyde Act so necessary to provide India the right of reprocessing nuclear fuel .Ironically , both the sides didn't feel the need to give a fair consideration to contentious angles before giving rise to this 'historic agreement ' . Well, it's never too late to rectify mistakes .Or else , the agreement could turn out to be a convenint medium to armtwist India's arm on one pretext or another .

PRIYANKA'S MEOW

ARVIND K.PANDEY

MOST WANTED

No Kidding ! 2 Yr-Old Wanted For Rioting -(Times Of India ,June 22 ,07)

A two year old boy in Bihar has been charged with rioting and even firing at police . He faces arrest and has been asked to surrender by the police .

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RELIGIOUS BOOKS IN JAIL

Religious books are in great demand at Bangladesh's Central Jail .Several VIP prisoners including the political ones have asked for them .

PRIYANKA : Wow! Jails are becoming the ideal place to seek comminion with Lord .

(From Dainik New Age )

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Mukul: When and where were you born?

Prafulla: I was born in a hospital on my birthday

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IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA

Those attending the nature's call around the raliway -tracks are doing great service to nation . They are the first ones to notice cracks etc . In this way they come to prevent major rail tragedies .

TOMMY : I don't know whether British and American doggies can think of more better way to intercept dangers ..BOW..BOW

(Borrowed the idea from a letter published in newspaper )

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FREQUENT DEATH SENTENCES IN CHINA

14 people sentenced to death for committing economic offences in China

(From A News Report )

TOMMY : Why are human rights activists who never miss to debate ferociously over relevance of death sentences in India are silent over death sentences executed in China ? In India even a hard-core terrorist's death sentence leads to harsh reactions from self-proclaimed secularists from every nook and corner of the world . It's strange that death sentences for minor offences in China do not elicit remarks from these guardians of human rights in India and other parts of the world ...BOW...BOW

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Wife: Wherever we keep our money, our son steals it. What do we do? Husband: Keep it in his textbook; he’ll never find it there.

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DOGGIES AND ACUPUNCTURE

Doggies are being treated with help of acupuncture .It takes six days and costs around 6.50$ .

(From News Report )

TOMMY : Nice to know that the world of doggies would be more healthier in near future with the help of alternative medicine .

KALU : And demolish the world of cats in a big way ...BOW..BOW

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Vivek and Deepak go to a hotel.

Vivek: The bathtub in this hotel is very small.

Deepak: Don’t tell me you took a bath in the commode again

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ATM DADDY

MY DAD IS ATM ---An one-liner noticed by Tommy on a boy's Shirt

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CARTOON IN TELEGRAPH

One man to another : "I don't need your answer .You can give it to me in 30 seconds ".

(Bottomliners ,Telegraph , June 27,07)

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Wife: I have good news and bad news.

Husband: What is it?

Wife: I think I am losing my voice.

Husband: And what’s the bad news?

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MAYA'S MAYA

Maya reveals assets :Rs 52 crore .

The Times Of India report says that Mayawati grew 400% richer in 3 years ..

(June 27,07, The Times Of India )

TOMMY : Time for Kalu , Sheru , Moti and myself to join politics to rise above line of poverty ...BOW..BOW

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A thief was brought to court.

Judge: Don’t you feel ashamed that you come here again and again?

Thief: Then you are the one who should be more ashamed.

Judge: How so?

Thief: Your honour, I come here twice a year, but you come here every day!

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PRESIDENT BUT NO MONEY

Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India , left just Rs 1432 in his bank account ...

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Sheru was sleeping in the maths class.

Priyanka: Sheru, tell me how many feet are there in a yard.

Sheru (sleepily): I think that depends on how many people there are in the yard.

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WATER WAR

The battle for water will become intense between various states in days to come ...says Rajendra Singh , the water conservationist.

PRIYANKA : But that's going to ensure pure milk for me . MEOW..MEOW

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Water based songs :

1 Allah Megh De Paani De ...

Movie : Guide ;Music : SD Burman

2.Paani-Paani Rein ..

Movie :Maachis ;Music : Vishal ;Lyrics :Gulzar

3..Wo Kaghaj Ki Kashti ....yeh Daulat bhi Le Lo ..

Lyrics :Sudarshan Faakir

(Jagjit Singh's Ghazal)

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(Jokes Borrowed From : THE TELEGRAPH .)

LURED BY THE CHARM OF ASPIRIN

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In HARMONY , JULY 2007)

If Aspirin is so bad for the heart-patients then what has prevented doctors from spreading word about its ill-effects among their patients ? Probably , they are guided by commercial interests which push the etihical standards to the fringes . The problem with modern doctors is that they have neither patience nor time to boost the spirit of patients with positive and accurate informations . They have failed to look beyond their previous experiences or ,in other words , chose to remain in the line of obvious . They are no better than murderers , who failed to recognize the worth of human life . Lastly, the reason for increase in cardiac problems, quite simply , is that we have not taken care of lifestyle disorders . Though hospitals having state-of-the- art facilties have enabled the patients to have a new lease of life , the change in attitude towards the changes in modern world is the real way to check the heart related diseases .

CHAUDHARY Vs MUSHARRAF

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published In TIME , JULY 23, 2007)

The tussle between suspended Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and President Pervez Musharraf seems to augur well for the country's pro-democracy movement. At least the sacked Chief Justice has been able to convince the democracy lovers thThe tussle between suspended Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and President Pervez Musharraf seems to augur well for the country's pro-democracy movement. At least the sacked Chief Justice has been able to convince the democracy lovers that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that it's not impossible to end the rule of dictators backed by men in military uniform. Now it's time for other pro-democracy leaders to get under one umbrella and offer a progressive vision. Now is the time to sow the seeds of democracy in Pakistan and marginalize the nation's extremists.
at there is light at the end of the tunnel, that it's not impossible to end the rule of dictators backed by men in military uniform. Now it's time for other pro-democracy leaders to get under one umbrella and offer a progressive vision. Now is the time to sow the seeds of democracy in Pakistan and marginalize the nation's extremists.

OSHO: BORN TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD

ARVIND K.PANDEY

It's unfortunate that a section of people , hailed as progressive class , loves to place egg on the face of a real achiever . Only because they hate to see rise of person , who has the capacity to expose them with all their superficial desires brought to the fore . There are many shades of Osho's personality but he had been deliberately showcased in distorted perceptions . His brilliance of mind reflected in his commentaries on major religious works ,especially one based on the Bhagavad Geeta , proves that he resided on a higher plane . He needs to be appreciated for interpretating these religious works in modern context .Ironically , some people are more interested in hailing him as 'Sex Guru ' , being unable to rise above their myopic vision . In fact , for these people even Savarkar is no more than a fake revolutionary !

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TOMMY : SAHIR IS RIGHT WHEN HE SAYS " ACCHOEN KO BURA SABIT KARNA DUNIYA KI PURAANI AADAT HAI '( From a song in Kaajal (Cho Lene Do Najuk Hothoen Ko ) ..

PRIYANKA : THE PRESENT AGE BELONGS TO BAD DOGGIES AND CATS ....Andhera Kayam Rahein is the watchword...MEOW..MEOW ...

CHASED BY MEMORIES OF 1857

ARVIND K.PANDEY

The Britisher's evil design to mould Indians in their beliefs and perceptions was bound to fuel the patriotic sentiments of soldiers . Though the plan to uproot the British regime in 1857 was not based on sound strategies , it , however, was successful in bringing different communities under one umbrella . Ironicallly , the modern India is in the grip of same negative forces , which operated during 1857 . The so-called economic liberlisation , which has allowed MNCs to have powerful stake in India's economic growth is creating moral and cultural conflicts . Once again there is war between two different worlds , albeit in a subtle way . It's time for the Indians to be conscious of the grim realities , taking care of their cultural legacies in all possible way . Let's not forget that we have always paid a heavy price for not learning anything from our past mistakes .

The British government decision to confer knighthood on Salman Rushdie has sent shock waves in Muslim brethren across the globe, bringing them once again at loggerheads with the exiled author . Well , Muslim worlds' maniacal outbursts have crossed the limits of reaosonabilty .True, such protests provide outdated organisations to have short-term fame in the media .The British government has done the right thing by refusing to be bogged down by the vain protests in Muslim circles . Why should it be dictated by likes and dislikes of religious fanatics ? After all, it has honoured Rushdie for his brilliant contribution in the field of literature .It's time to for the Muslim world to look within itself and come to acknowledge its real problems to be in tune with the modern world .

TACKLING POWER CRISIS

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Posted on BUSINESS WORLD WEBSITE , July 23, 2007)

Indeed , we cannot dare to ignore the problems crippling the power sector .The distribution reforms , preventing power-theft , lack of discrimination in private and public sector projects and development of coal-sector are key to better power scenario . In fact , we need to heed to Kalam's suggestion that alternative means of power generation needs to be explored to lessen the burden on tradional ways.However , the situation will remain unchanged if employees don't give way to high level of professionalism .The power centres need to be equipped with state-of-the- art facilities to prevent loss of power in transmission.

SAVING THE PLANET

ARVIND K.PANDEY

(Published in BUSINESS INDIA, JULY 15,2007)

Though G 8 summit witnessed heated exchange of words between Russia and US , the major global players founsd themselves on road to better understanding in controlling carbon-di-oxide emission .One of the major developments in this summit was that big giants decided to lower the carbon-di-oxide emission level in a substantial way .It's time for India to take all steps to ensure that carbon level dosen't come to destabilize the concentration of greenhouse gases(GHGS).Well , a delay on India's part could cripple the ecological balance of globe in a big way .

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TOMMY'S WARNING TO PRIYANKA : USE CFLs or ELSE ALL THE BULBS SHALL BECOME THE TARGET OF KALU'S GANG ..BOW..BOW .AFTER ALL, IT'S TIME TO MAKE PLANET GREEN .....BOW..BOW

PRATIBHA PATIL :CHASED BY CONTROVERSIES

ARVIND K.PANDEY

To be fair to Pratibha Patil ,there is little merit in questioning her credentials because of her faith in visitations from the dead .However , there is urgent need to have a proper explanation from her in loan recovery case and criminal case pending against her husband . Well ,the UPA should have adhered to better standards before hailing her as Presidential nominee . How can such a candidate , mired in serious controversies , be considered fit for the highest post ? Above all,the silence of the Leftists is quite surprising since they claim themselves to be supporters of value-based politics ! It's time for the Left and Congress to do a reality-check to prevent the highest seat from going to undeserving candidate . It's clear that hunt for suitable candidate has not been propelled by higher standards but governed by factors serving the personal interests of Left and Congress .