Criticism

Yesterday an article appeared in the Washington Post stating that our Prime Minister cuts a very sorry figure. Previously he has been  called an underachiever by the Times. This is not a good thing to see and read. What's bad is that the government is gone out to discredit the article saying that it is unfair and based on improper facts. This is actually quite weird. We need to remember that this article is an observation of the state of affairs of the nations. Which is unfortunately quite true. The endless numbers of scams that have been creeping out of the woodwork and the loggerjam at the parliement has all lead  to this article. The silence of the PM on the state of affairs is quite perplexing. It has lead to his downfall from a reverred academic to a mute spectator of the shenigans of the collation government cuts a very sorry figure. Whatever respect he has earned has all gone down the drain because his perplexing silence and his ineffectiveness. Instead of finding a solution to problem going after the press is only going to worsen the situation and make things worse. In short you playing into the hands of your detractors.

Are We Moving Forward

When you read about the statements that politicians from all around the world make you wonder which direction are they taking the world in. When you read about their fantastical views you wonder if they will ever embrace a changing world or will they be content being wrapped in age old views and traditions. It is a scary prospect cause to extent they encourage outdated thinking and in their own way encourage divsion. Are these the people who you think will assure you into a brighter future? If their thinking is like this then God only save us.

Birthdays

Birthday is always a special day. Its the day you were born, it's your day. Its a day that needs to be celebrated cause you have made it through another year and you have another filled with opportunities ahead of you. You need not celebrate it by cutting cakes and donning party hats and throwing the elaborate parties. It could be a day of simple celebrations and self pampering or quite dinner with ones you love and the ones that matter to you. Remember the key word here is SPECIAL. And you need to feel that way. No matter how much people may say, you are never to old to celebrate and feel special on your birthday.

Idea Generator

They say when you need an idea you need to put your thinking cap on. For me if I need to get an idea I need to put on my running shoes. Give me an open road or a treadmill and that's all I need to work on ideas. May be its because of the length of time where I am not disturbed, allows me to collect my thoughts. Or may be  it is because I am trying to block out the time or the distance I need to run. I remember in the movie The First Wives Club, Goldie Hawn gets on the treadmill to get ideas on how to get back at her ex. My reason is definitely not so frivolous. But yes running does help me think. So if it helps me get the job done then I don't see the silliness in it. It may seem quirky but it works for me.

Illusive Abs

You see them everywhere. They are on the hoarding, in the newspaper, on television and on the big screen. You see them being flaunted about in the gym. You even see them on Facebook. But the only place that you don't see them is on you. No matter how much you try they just refuse to appear. All the crunches and hanging upside down and then the right side up but they still refuse to appear. You see them on others and you want them. You don't think it is vain in wanting to get one and you do all you can. But just like the Loch Nest Monster they are illusive. Is it something in my genes or body structure or just my metabolism??? Or is it because as my mom says I have Bhook worms, always making me hungry. But I know one thing no matter what they my Mount Everest and will surely conquer it. Obviously I am talking about my abs... thought you would get it :)

Why Hindi Television

I just can't stand them, I just hate them. If you need to torture me you can make me watch them. They make me want to pull my hair out.

The amazing thing is Indian television has regressed over the years. From the over-the-top characters and storylines. None of the shows have anything new to offer just new levels of regressiveness. With all the time leaps each show take I am afraid for the future. At the same time I am surprised that feminist haven't protested considering the way they are portrayed.

All these shows are so moralistic that there is less humour and more moral science lessons. The caharcters are so bad that the moment they talk you feel like someone dragging their nails across the board. There is  a certain lady who many think is humourous I think she is a plain irritation. Hate the idea of regionalism, religion and casteism being the centre of every show.

Even the reality shows are less real and more manipulations of tears and stupidity. Everything is so steeped in Hindi Cinema that everything feels like a copy and unorginal. You question the judging ability of the so called judges especially if they seriously know their stuff. The choreography and singing suck but nothing more than the judge's comment that is neither critical nor constructive. These shows become more about the celebrities and the movies that they promote and less about the dancing or singing.

Hate the children that appear they so sweet that they can make you sick from their sweetness. They talk too much and behave and do stuff that too much for their ages.

They amazing thing I liked Indian television from my growing up days. They were good and not manipulative and religion didn't play main role. How I wish television rolled back.

Death and Mourning

Why do we mourn the dead? Why does the Bible says Blessed are they who mourn cause rheirs is the kingdom of God. Why are so many tears shed at funerals?

The dead have gone on to a better place. No more worries, no more pains and no more care about another day. It us who have been left behind, who have pick up the threads of life and move on.

Death is a temporary parting. It is a journey from this life into the next... A Eternal life. We all have to move on from this earthly life.

I know it is difficult not to shed tears or to miss the departed, cause there is a void that no one can fill and time may take a long time to heal it. But we need to be happy knowing that the departed is in a better place.

Rather than mourning the death of a loved one we celebrate the life that was given to us. Remember the ways they touched our lives and cherishing the memories that they gave us.