Economic slowdown, recession, lay offs, cost cutting; these are some of the "buzz" words, which have gained currency now a days due to poor economic conditions world wide.
People like me who are employed in the corporate sector are most hard hit. We have to live in a constant fear of insecurities and uncertainties, which are results of a deteriorating economy. The situation only looks grimmer with each passing day.
Many have lost their jobs, many have been forced to get their salary revised to a lower amount and there are many whose salary revision (of course, a raise) has been put on hold for an unknown period. (I am in the 3rd category and feel somewhat lucky than people in other 2 categories!!)
In simpler terms, the condition is not good and "recession" is being held as the main culprit!!
Now here is the twist; cost of living continues to inflate. Prices ranging from day to day to commodities to high end products are growing by leaps and bounds. "Recession" has not been able to check these prices. Really, I not have been able to understand the real economics behind this present situation.
It is a very confusing and tough situation for many of us; at one hand, source of income is being squeezed down but on the other, monthly expenditures and obligations are rising. How to bridge this gap is a million dollar question...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
IPL or General Elections?
Finally, putting rest to all kind of speculations, Lalit Modi announced IPL season 2 will kick off from April 10th. Great amount of re-scheduling plans have been chalked out so that IPL matches don't clash with general elections polling; This is a good news for millions of cricket lovers across continents(I am one of them!!).
However, I still feel that two events of such great magnitude shouldn't take place at the same time. General Elections are far more important than any sporting event. Through these elections, we choose our representatives, who ultimately rule the country.
These two events will put extra pressure on the government agencies to provide security measures to matches as well the polling event. It will be a real testing time for the country.
On a lighter note, we will enjoy the double thriller of IPL glitz and glamor as well as the general election proceedings
All eyes will be on India.
May the best team win and the best political party form the Government!!
However, I still feel that two events of such great magnitude shouldn't take place at the same time. General Elections are far more important than any sporting event. Through these elections, we choose our representatives, who ultimately rule the country.
These two events will put extra pressure on the government agencies to provide security measures to matches as well the polling event. It will be a real testing time for the country.
On a lighter note, we will enjoy the double thriller of IPL glitz and glamor as well as the general election proceedings
All eyes will be on India.
May the best team win and the best political party form the Government!!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Is there any end to it?
Another incident of terrorist attack. Again, Mumbai was targeted.
It is a matter of national shame for all of us that such incidents are becoming so much regular in recent times that it seems we have to learn to live with such violent attacks. It seems that these incidents are going to be part and parcel of our lives; and as usual, the national government (doesn't matter whosoever is in power) is confused about what to do exactly!! They always seem to grope in the dark to find any solution to curb these unwanted violence. The security and intelligence machineries are always caught napping in such times and the miscreants are always successful in implementing their malicious plans.
How many times, the common man has to bear the brunt of such attacks? Aren’t we all tired of living under the shadows and threats of terrorism and violence?
It doesn't matter whether the place is Delhi, Mumbai or any other part of India, one thing is getting clearer by the day is no city is safe anymore for a common man.
It is more saddening and disturbing to see the lack of concern of the government agents in such cases. Maharashtra Deputy CM RR Patil made a statement saying such small incidents keep happening in big cities. He referred to the latest terror attack on Mumbai in which terrorists struck with great precision at multiple targets simultaneously, killing nearly 200 people and injuring much more. The ordeal went for almost 60 hours!!
Mr Deputy CM, would you have made a similar statement, if you had happened to caught in that situation or worse lost someone near and dear to you?
These ministers should be sacked with immediate effect. Aren't they ashamed of themselves?
Worse, the political parties(those in opposition), instead of joining hands and coming together to find a solution to curb terrorism, are more interested in politicizing such issues to get political mileage and ensure themselves of prospective vote banks. This is absolutely unthinkable and unacceptable;
And where is Mr. Raj Thackery these days? As we all know, he and his band of MNS goons are "well wishers" of Mumbai and Maharashtrians in Mumbai. He inflicted his senseless brand of terror on the innocent immigrants from other states, trying to show off his "good will" to fellow marathis. It is a really matter of debate, how many was he able to impress; probably,
none. Where has his concern gone now?
It is a very simple calculation; we really have to do away with these callous and senseless political thoughts; the lopsided government machinery has to be over hauled completely and only then we can fight such incidents fire with fire. We are happy pointing fingers to the neighboring nation and making allegations against them but at the same time we should get our acts together and pull our socks to counter such violent and disturbing activities.
Terrorism is reaching new heights. A terrorist is much more intelligent and better prepared and equipped now than ever. It has become a global phenomenon. A world community should be formed to destroy and demolish terrorism from its very roots. Its spine should be crushed so that it can't raise its ugly head anywhere in the world.
It’s high time, that head of the states along with respective security agencies sat and chalked out some concrete plans.
It is a matter of national shame for all of us that such incidents are becoming so much regular in recent times that it seems we have to learn to live with such violent attacks. It seems that these incidents are going to be part and parcel of our lives; and as usual, the national government (doesn't matter whosoever is in power) is confused about what to do exactly!! They always seem to grope in the dark to find any solution to curb these unwanted violence. The security and intelligence machineries are always caught napping in such times and the miscreants are always successful in implementing their malicious plans.
How many times, the common man has to bear the brunt of such attacks? Aren’t we all tired of living under the shadows and threats of terrorism and violence?
It doesn't matter whether the place is Delhi, Mumbai or any other part of India, one thing is getting clearer by the day is no city is safe anymore for a common man.
It is more saddening and disturbing to see the lack of concern of the government agents in such cases. Maharashtra Deputy CM RR Patil made a statement saying such small incidents keep happening in big cities. He referred to the latest terror attack on Mumbai in which terrorists struck with great precision at multiple targets simultaneously, killing nearly 200 people and injuring much more. The ordeal went for almost 60 hours!!
Mr Deputy CM, would you have made a similar statement, if you had happened to caught in that situation or worse lost someone near and dear to you?
These ministers should be sacked with immediate effect. Aren't they ashamed of themselves?
Worse, the political parties(those in opposition), instead of joining hands and coming together to find a solution to curb terrorism, are more interested in politicizing such issues to get political mileage and ensure themselves of prospective vote banks. This is absolutely unthinkable and unacceptable;
And where is Mr. Raj Thackery these days? As we all know, he and his band of MNS goons are "well wishers" of Mumbai and Maharashtrians in Mumbai. He inflicted his senseless brand of terror on the innocent immigrants from other states, trying to show off his "good will" to fellow marathis. It is a really matter of debate, how many was he able to impress; probably,
none. Where has his concern gone now?
It is a very simple calculation; we really have to do away with these callous and senseless political thoughts; the lopsided government machinery has to be over hauled completely and only then we can fight such incidents fire with fire. We are happy pointing fingers to the neighboring nation and making allegations against them but at the same time we should get our acts together and pull our socks to counter such violent and disturbing activities.
Terrorism is reaching new heights. A terrorist is much more intelligent and better prepared and equipped now than ever. It has become a global phenomenon. A world community should be formed to destroy and demolish terrorism from its very roots. Its spine should be crushed so that it can't raise its ugly head anywhere in the world.
It’s high time, that head of the states along with respective security agencies sat and chalked out some concrete plans.
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