tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50023313142399080372024-03-13T22:23:48.052+06:00Musingssatyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-83540656862751450572015-04-11T16:52:00.004+06:002015-04-11T16:52:56.938+06:00story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
this is the story of a guy whose core was to be at the center of attention...by creating illusion of centrality among others..................</div>
satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-22519322842126762592011-02-20T17:57:00.003+06:002011-02-20T18:09:25.756+06:00Dear manmohan Ji you cannot be absolved of 2G scam?<div><br /></div><div>I am surprised to see the weak defense of the PM, on the 2g scam, and I truly hold him in high esteem. It is like nero slept?? while Rome was burning. How can it be, how can we say that the PM was oblivious of the decision taken. When every media, was screaming itself hoarse, during the spectrum allocation process of 2007, that it is being arbitrary. I still remember the day when pictures of telecom operators fighting among themselves to be in que to get the license, was displayed prominently a mockery of spectrum allocation was being made. </div><div><br /></div><div>We as citizen of India could understand that something diabolical was going on, flouting all rules with impunity. I fail to understand that the PM was oblivious, of the whole development. One strong stance could have changed the whole game. But the compulsion of coalition politics made it all possible. Ultimately, the PM also succumbed to re inducting Raja the second time in cabinet, with the same portfolio, showing the utter helplessness of UPA 2 or the PM??????</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, what we see is a product of judicial activism and public pressure on Congress to change its image, from a scam ridden party to a more assertive, 0 zero tolerance to corruption party.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well its never too late, but I feel the image of the PM has taken a hit in a big way, and I foresee this blemish on his impeccable career, will always be there in the pages of history.</div><div><br /></div>satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-80691098048469146332011-02-20T17:56:00.000+06:002011-02-20T17:56:15.818+06:00Musings: Congress should not succumb to DMK for "Raja"<a href="http://agneyaverma.blogspot.com/2009/05/congress-should-not-succumb-to-dmk-for.html">Musings: Congress should not succumb to DMK for "Raja"</a>satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-25836423256577882262009-10-11T15:11:00.002+07:002009-10-11T15:15:50.881+07:00been out for a while!!was too stuck up with things to be blogging regularly!! I guess elections over led me in a cocoon, as i was becoming more of a political commentator and these days not much to write on.<br />will try to pen down my thoughts more regularly..........satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-13693278155699069782009-06-01T23:20:00.003+06:002009-06-01T23:29:56.474+06:00Congress preempts Behan Ji's dreamWell, a dalit women becoming the PM of India, still seems to be a distant dream, but congress has surely made a master stroke by appointing Meira Kumar the speaker of Lok Sabha. The first Dalit lady to hold such a position. A master stroke, which will take winds out of the sail of Behen Ji (mayawati), who is still busy sacking people en mass , because, BSP could not sweep lok sabha elections in UP.<br />We should not also forget that it is Congress which also gave India the First Women President.<br />Kudos to congress!! a party which is not only paying lip service to women empowerment, but actually working towards it. I am sure in the coming 5 years, the women reservation bill of 33 % reservation in Parliament for women, will see the light of the day.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-76135275043785999482009-06-01T23:06:00.003+06:002009-06-01T23:19:54.889+06:00BJP needs to do a serious rethinkI was just pondering on the future of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">BJP</span>, after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Advani</span>, to my surprise not a single <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">coherent</span> face came to my mind. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Narendra</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">modi</span>, for all his personality and media coverage is the only person, who comes close to mind, if one thinks of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">advani's</span> replacement. But, the sad part is with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">modi</span> comes the image of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hard line</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">hindutva</span>, no matter, what he has done for the development of Gujarat. He is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">undoubtedly</span> an able administrator, but the association of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Modi</span> with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">hardline</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">hindutva</span> is a well nigh impossible to remove perception.<br />Apart from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Modi</span>, I could not recollect a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">single</span> face, who could have a pan-India stature and appeal. This is surely a defining moment for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">BJP</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">terms of</span> bringing in new and dynamic face and also doing a total rethink on its focus and strategy in terms of ideology.<br />Indian voters in the recent years have clearly reiterated that Anti incumbency is no longer a trend and seeing the opportunism of regional parties, they have given a clear mandate to national parties for a stable government.<br />Good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">governance</span> and a focused communication around it, is the key to wining elections.<br />No amount of hysteria around religion and communities can really bring in votes.<br />Its time for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">BJP</span> to really do a serious rethink, on its future strategy, before it goes back to its 86 days when they had just 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">lok</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">sabha</span> seats, that too was represented by legendary personalities like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Atal</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihari</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Advani</span>.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-12217757419224207562009-05-23T10:51:00.002+06:002009-05-23T10:56:45.053+06:00Gilchrist pulverizes Delhi DaredevilsI am not an avid <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> follower, but fortunately, I got to see the semifinals especially <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gilchrists</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">inning</span> ball by ball. The Deccan chargers really made a mockery of the devils of Delhi. It was a treat to watch Gilchrist in full form, treating each ball and bowlers with contempt. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amit</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mishra</span> a young guy from Delhi, has to be given credit, for being the only man, to who some respect was shown, rest were just pulverized.<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Delhi</span> daredevil's, which was one of the favorites to win the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> trophy, could <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">never</span> have imagined that one man can be such a game changer. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Virendra</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sehwag</span>, after the loss, agreed that it was Gilchrist's day, and you can't stop a hurricane, with all the arsenals you have.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-89081494156740593862009-05-21T22:47:00.003+06:002009-05-21T22:57:08.076+06:00Congress should not succumb to DMK for "Raja"Keeping in view the announcement of DMK to give outside support to congress, as their aspirations and demand are not being met by a resurgent congress, which is not ready to be blackmailed by allies.<br />I am not sure but it is being hinted that DMK is adamant on Raja (the ex telecom minister, known for all the wrong reasons wrt telecom policies), to be inducted in the cabinet, even if he does not get IT. But, Congress, is very much aware of Raja's reputation as a minister, and is not willing to send a wrong signal to people by inducting him under pressure. I believe that Congress should stick by its stance of not inducting raja, and give a strong signal that non-performers will not be tolerated in the new ministry.<br />DMK is known for its pressure tactics, and has put congress in a bit of back foot, but keeping political alliances in mind, this could be the first litmus test for the congress, in terms of taking a strong stance.<br />I know its not easy to just ward of allies, in a jiffy , because of arrogance of numbers, as ultimately, congress will need support of numbers and could end up yielding to some other parties demand. But in a changed scenario, congress needs to take a strong stance on Raja and other such ministers who are known for their non-performance and not so good reputation.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-41911562300708367872009-05-21T22:09:00.002+06:002009-05-21T22:13:09.674+06:00Yahoo! Buzz Launches in IndiaSignifying the growing importance of India as a market for Internet giants like Yahoo and Google, the following release talks about, Yahoo's launch of Buzz for the first time in India market.<br /><br />Press Release:<br /><br />Yahoo! India today announced the launch of Yahoo! Buzz in India (buzz.yahoo.in). Yahoo! Buzz enables people to vote (by “buzzing up”) and comment on the stories they find most remarkable in order to help shape the headlines on Yahoo!’s homepage and beyond. With Yahoo! Buzz, people can discover and share the most interesting content (images, videos and articles) from across the Web.<br /><br />Following the success of Yahoo! Buzz in the U.S., India is the first international market to launch this product. Yahoo! Buzz measures votes and search patterns from its community to identify interesting and timely stories from large news sources as well as niche blogs around the Web.<br /><br />Yahoo! Buzz helps Yahoo! understand people’s interests and enhance the relevance of content on India’s #1 online destination, www.yahoo.in, and helps publishers deliver their best content to Yahoo!’s broad and diverse audience.<br /><br />“Yahoo! Buzz is a great example of how we can combine popular stories with the wisdom of real people to determine what is most engaging and relevant to our millions of users,” said Frazier Miller, Head of Audience, Yahoo! India.<br /><br />Yahoo! Buzz in India already features content from more than two dozen publishers, including <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">NDTV</span>, India Today Group, Times of India, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zee</span>, A2 Media and One India. Any online publisher can place a Yahoo! Buzz button on their content pages, enabling readers to share and vote (“buzz-up”) stories.<br /><br />Content from over 20,000 publishers worldwide has been submitted to Yahoo! Buzz since it launched in the U.S. last year, making it one of the most comprehensive places to discover remarkable content from across the Web. Yahoo! Buzz enables all of these publishers to tap into Yahoo!’s broad reach and diverse audience of more than 500 million users and possibly receive site traffic from the Yahoo.com homepage.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-33316028234727922572009-05-21T00:15:00.004+06:002009-05-21T21:57:00.285+06:00samosa still has ALOO, But Bihar has no LaLoo!!Arrogance has no limit, and there is no eternal flight, people tend to forget during times of power. Being from the state of Bihar, I can never forget RJD's slogan to eulogise Laloo and his party, "<strong>Jab tak hai samosa mein Aloo, TAB tak hai Bihar mein Laloo</strong>". <span style="font-family:arial;">This</span><strong> </strong>slogan heralded the epitome of Laloo raj. It's a strange coincidence that laloo, a staunch follower of Jyoti Basu and Left, during his peak Bihar days, has seen the biggest drubbing of his life at a time when left has also been totally negated in West Bengal.<br />Laloo ji forgot that in this ephemeral life, there is no such thing as eternal power, and you can't take people for granted, all the time.<br />I sincerely hope all the politicians in making or in power, remember this formula and work diligently towards development and true welfare of people, as rhetoric can keep you alive for some time, but not always.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-11296698633862383182009-05-18T23:24:00.003+06:002009-05-18T23:35:48.110+06:00Congress should take Laloo at its peril?I really don't understand the reason congress is even pondering over the future of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo</span> with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">UPA</span>? I can see only two viable reasons, congress's sympathy for a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beleaguered</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo</span>, who has at times stood for congress or congress wanting to have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">laoo</span> as an alliance in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, for coming <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">vidhan</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sabha</span> election. Both the reasons will make congress's any opportunity to rise in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span> like it did in UP, impossible.<br />Firstly, the verdict in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span> is clear, people have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">outright</span> rejected <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo</span> and his opportunistic stance. Any party seen standing with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, would meet the same fate. Secondly, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo</span> very conveniently ditched Congress, during elections, with a view to bargain in the government formation. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo's</span> intent was clear, the fourth front, would be the KING MAKER.<br />Alas!! people saw through it and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">summarily</span> rejected the stance.<br />If congress has even an iota of chance to revive in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, it could be either through fighting it alone, or in alliance with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nitish</span>.<br />The people of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, if ever would look at alternative to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nitish</span>, they will go for congress and never for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo</span>.<br />So making <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo</span> or any of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">RJD</span> m<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">emeber</span> a minister in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">UPA</span> formation, would send a wrong signal to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, making congress loose on any opportunity to be a potent force in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-74429761306735290442009-05-16T17:46:00.005+06:002009-05-16T18:02:20.456+06:00Congress and JD U should work together!!I personally feel that Nitish, should in the long run, do what naveen patnaik, did to BJP in Orissa. Hat's off to BJD's strategy and conviction, that has really paid of so well. Nitsh today or later will have to part way's from BJP, as the very nature of both parties ideologically is different. Nitish is seen as a secular person, with no leanings towards any fundamentalist issues, while BJP, until it does a full image makeover, will always be burdened with its legacy of mandir and masjid, which for people of India, is no more than rhetoric.<br />In the long run, Congress and JD U , would always be more in sync as alliance partners.<br />Right now, Nitish, can't take the risk of elections in Bihar, for vidhan sabha, but the election being due in two years time, Nitish should look at parting ways, sometimes before the elections.<br />This would lead to total pulverization of RJD as a party and give congress also a heads up in Bihar, with Nitish's impeccable legacy.<br />Or Nitish should go all alone, but in this era of coalition politics, to have a say at national level, alignment with one of the larger national parties is also needed.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-61976868773098936552009-05-16T11:52:00.002+06:002009-05-16T11:57:51.850+06:00One liner analysis of elections results trends till now-11AMEnd of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">laloo's</span> era<br />Good governance pays<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rahul</span> Gandhi's magic works<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amar</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">singh</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">mulayam</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">singh</span> can never be written off<br />100 % positive endorsement of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nitish's</span> policies in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamta</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Banerjee's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">singur</span> campaign has been a clincher<br />Left might need to take a right turn<br />Indian voters becoming more aware<br />Any rhetoric except for development will not work<br />Youth will lead Indian politics..........<br />Muslim voters turning to Congress fold after much failed experimentationsatyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-40841638407159620762009-05-15T20:31:00.005+06:002009-05-15T20:43:32.582+06:00The D-day for democracy: Who will form the government?Tomorrow India shall awake, to witness the world's largest democracy results leading to probable government formation. Exit polls unanimous shows that there Will be a hung verdict and no party getting absolute majority and this is totally on expected lines. UPA does have an edge over NDA in terms of numbers as per the exit polls and also the alignment of potential allies.<br />All the parties are in hectic parleys with their potential and existing alliance partners, while the smaller parties taking an ambiguous stance over their preference.<br />Nitish Kumar has played the "special status to Bihar card" at an opportune moment, to which Congress has immediately agreed in principle. jayalalitha is still to open her cards, whether she will be with third front, UPA or NDA, but her agenda is simple, she wants DMK out of Tamil Nadu. SP-RJD_LJP will in all probabilites side with UPA, as they don't have much options.<br />It will be quite interesting to wake up tomorrow and see what future holds for India.<br />As there have been innumerable instances when all the predictions have gone for a toss, and the biggest of political pundits, have not been able to predict the mood and pulse of people.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-22425312541001049512009-05-12T23:19:00.003+06:002009-05-12T23:30:55.895+06:00Was US waiting for Taliban to regroup?Well, the way <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Talibani</span> forces were wreaking havoc in Pakistan at will, always made me wonder, how come US is a silent spectator? Pakistan made all efforts to placate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span>, which included allowing of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sharia</span> to be implemented in SWAT valley. All these measures, truly emboldened <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> and made them come in open, with a sort of arrogance seen during Afghan days. Be it attacking the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">sri</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">lankan</span> team or attacking <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pakistan</span> police training academy, it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">seemed</span>, at one time that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> was on the verge of taking over Pakistan.<br />But, things changed dramatically, with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">zardari's</span> visit to US, and announcement of further aid to Pakistan. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">pak</span> army suddenly got into action, and news reports shows that 1000's of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">talibani</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">militant's</span> have been killed.<br />Even, the so called place where <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pakistan</span> had agreed on autonomy to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span>, was pounded by air force and tanks. Taking the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> by surprise. The emboldened, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> are all in the open, and are putting up a tough fight against <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pak</span> army. But, the truth is no war against a civilized government can ever be won by a militia.<br />It makes me think, was it a master stroke by US, who were throwing the bait of autonomy for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> to regroup and then smoke em out, (famous saying of George Bush Junior) by playing the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">pak</span> army in full force against them.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zardari</span> has openly admitted that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Taliban</span> is a monster created by CIA and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">ISI</span>, I only hope that in future its a lesson for countries creating monsters for short term gains.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-51953663056729294312009-05-12T22:43:00.004+06:002009-05-13T00:00:45.159+06:00Nitish-Modi sharing dais: A conflicting signalPersonally I have nothing against Mr. Narendra Modi, I find him to be a great administrator, who has done well for the development of Gujarat. All the corporate honchos, have hailed him as the perfect individual for PM posts, which has been endorsed by even select BJP members.<br />However, on the other side, his perception, is also that of a hardline hindutva personality, who has been held allegedly responsible for the godhra riots, by a large part of population.<br />Nitish Kumar, had not allowed Modi to canvas in Bihar, and this was openly admitted by Mr. Advani. To win over minority support, Nitish, did give a stern signal, that no hardline religious insinuations or campaign would be tolerated in Bihar. BJP, owing to the influence Nitish wields readily obliged. Bihar was one place, where the star campaigner Mr. Modi did not visit.<br />I am sure this did appease a large part of the minority populace, who are inherently inimical to Modi.<br />But, just after the end of the voting in the state of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar, visited ludhiana, and shared dais with Modi, which made big news and was the headlines of all the news channels.<br />As there was much speculation on Nitish's visit to that place.<br />This did give laloo and Paswan a rare chance to take snide at Nitish, saying that the latter has shown his true colors, once the voting was over.<br />I feel Nitish's presence as an alliance partner and sharing the dais is not really a big deal, keeping in view the alliance, however, it could give a conflicting signal to a large part of minority voters in Bihar, as the timing was just too close for comfort.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-82726177526256841762009-05-10T00:37:00.003+06:002009-05-10T00:47:57.195+06:00Congress could be laloo's nemesis in Bihar<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo's</span> snubbing of congress to form alliance with his long time detractor Ram <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">vilas</span>, might prove to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">RJD's</span> nemesis in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>. My own analysis based on talks with people on the ground, which shows that all the congress candidates standing in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, starting from sadhu <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yadav</span>, are making a dent in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">RJD</span> votes. Take for example Sadhu <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">yadav</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bettiah</span>, he has truly given <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">BJP</span> an edge there, as Sadhu's supporters are all erstwhile <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo's</span> followers.<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo's</span> move to snub Congress was more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> of expediency and "Real Politics" , but I feel it has not really paid off the way he would have wanted to. Today, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laloo</span> who was seen as the staunchest supporter of Congress, has lost his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">credibility</span> in the eyes of Congress. The fact <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rahul</span> Gandhi, appreciated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">development</span>, is a point in case, that Congress, would not really mind aligning with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laoo's</span> staunches enemy--<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nitish</span>.<br />Politics has strange bedfellows, and we can only keep our finger crossed on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">enmities</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">friendships</span>.<br />But, I feel that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laoo's</span> move to leave congress in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bihar</span>, might prove to be a costly gamble!!satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-13345988365178013242009-05-10T00:12:00.004+06:002009-05-10T00:24:46.120+06:00Nitish Kumar gaining national statureI am actually elated to see, that the CM of Bihar is being alluded to for all the right reasons. Nitish Kumar, has silently hogged the limelight, be it Rahul Gandhi insinuating about good role Nitsh has played for Bihar's development to Advani accepting that Narendra Modi, did not canvas in Bihar, because of Nitish's request.<br />Nitish has been consistent in his support to NDA, but, his significance in forming the national government, is being looked on by all major political parties. Nitish's policy has been such, that he can never be an out caste for any party wanting to form government at center. His stance on not bringing the star campaigner of BJP, Narendra modi, so that it does not hurt Muslim sentiments, goes on to reflect, the significant role and power he wields in Bihar and on his alliances.<br />I am sure that Congress will leave no stone unturned to get his support for government formation if need be, overtures are being already made, be it sacking of Veerapa Moily, from being a congress spokesperson, for his anti Nitish tirade.<br />Well time will tell, what really comes out of it, but its good to see, that at a national level, someone from Bihar is being talked about for all right reasons!!<br />A wild guess, can Nitish, be a PM contender??????????????satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-8403951561576528792009-05-09T00:50:00.002+06:002009-05-09T00:58:07.549+06:00ICC masterstroke on ICLEarlier in my blog I had written that if ICL does not do something drastic it will be on ventilator, and predictions are coming true. IPL, through ICC has played a master stroke of providing amnesty to all ICL players, who want to get back to national and international cricket. Media reports shows that it has come as a reprieve to a lot of ICL players who got stuck in the ruck of ICL.<br />Seeing the popularity of IPL, most of the ICL players have realized that to be popular and really be in cricket you have to align with the masters and owners of cricket, i.e. ICC and top of it BCCI.<br />Mr. Chandra's masterstroke of creating alternative cricket, though a great strategy. has virtually come to NIL. Well, he can't be truly blamed, in cricket what is seen and appreciated sells and ICL sadly lost on both the accounts. At least this move of ICC will bring in a lot of unsung heroes into play!!!satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-251009519654547002009-05-09T00:30:00.002+06:002009-05-09T00:45:15.909+06:00E-mails should have Nominees like bank accountsA passing thought, with greater <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">dependence</span> on web, in terms of communications, and sharing of personal thoughts. I feel, if a person dies, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">without</span> sharing the password with loved ones, should the loved one's be given access to account or not? This is very debatable but with e-mail accounts becoming more popular than bank accounts, should we not have a system, where in like banks, email accounts <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">should</span> have nominees?<br />I feel there should be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">system</span>, contingent on account opener to nominate someone, in case something happens to the person. At <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">least</span> the individual <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">should</span> be given the freedom to choose <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nominations</span>. In case it's a dark secret or too personal too share, the secrets should go in the grave. But what about people, who want others to know their thoughts, and will be more than willing for some one close to have access to it.<br /><br />I feel that nominee options should be given on all account openings, making it truly optional. A great business opportunity for companies wanting to get into e-mail business, with some USP:)satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-46942524118528180482009-04-28T00:38:00.004+06:002009-04-28T00:52:15.763+06:00Dhoni and Harbhajan skip Padam shree: A need for stringent actionWhatever, I could make out from media reports, that both Harbhajan and Dhoni, did not even care to inform the ministry on their unavailability for the prestigious padam shree awards. It's a real shame and at the same time, should act as an eye opener for the government, who so profusely shower all accolades to cricketers. Olympic boxing champions, who brought India glory in the global arena, were ignored, when it came to conferring Padam shree. There are innumerable sports people, who deserve this award, but it seems that the government's criteria for awards is governed more by popularity quotient of the sportsmen than his real objective achievements.<br />In no way, the accolades that Vijendra singh, brought to India by winning the bronze medal in Boxing (olympics) is less that Dhoni and harbhajan's achievements. I would rate it higher, as boxing is a solo sport and too much depends on individual performance.<br />This also reflects the arrogance that cricketers have in them, due to all the attention and adulation that is heaped on them. To, refuse to attend a function of such significance due to flippant reasons just goes on to show, what respect they have for such awards.<br />I don't think, they deserve this award and the government instead of creating laws to obviate such act of shameless impunity, should right away nullify and announce the withdrawal of padma shree from Dhoni and Bhajji.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-4176236977941374512009-04-26T19:16:00.004+06:002009-04-26T19:36:59.594+06:00The Trinity:Mulayam-Laloo-PaswanOne of the most interesting thing of this general election has been the coming together of vowed enemies of yesteryear's on one platform, with an aim to cling to power at center at whatever cost. Yes! mulayam, Laloo and paswan, could be a good plot for a bollywood film called the "opportunist trinity'.<br />The manner of their alliance, leaves not even an iota of doubt about their motives, there is nothing veiled or enigmatic, the motto is clear, together we can bargain power, with whoever comes to center (I am sure till now that BJP will not be considered).<br />Individually, both Laloo and Mulayam, has huge stakes if they are not able to cling to power, both can't afford to be in a state of affairs, where they have to face a hostile Center and equally hostile state.<br />At state level, elections are still years away, and the interregnum, without power could prove quite costly. Moreover, fading away of icons from public memory in nothing new, and both lalu and Maulayam can't afford the same. For, the first time, both RJD and SP are not able to take Muslim votes for granted. In Bihar the MY (Muslim yadav), equation has been badly shattered, while in UP, the induction of Kalyan singh to SP, is being called a hara kiri, done by Mulayam singh, as far as Muslim votes are concerned.<br />Kalyan Singh, who has been widely perceived to be the man behind Babri Masjid demolition, will always be a pariah for the muslim community.<br />As far as Paswan is concerned, I would call his position not as precarious as Lalu and Mulayam. Paswan as it is would not be hoping to win more than 5-6 seats, and all his strategy would be based on the same. A forecast of hung Parliament, where even one MP can make a difference, paswan would have a role to play, moreover, Paswan, would not be as inimical to joining hands with parties like BJP, as Mulayam and Laloo would be.<br />Whatever the outcome of the elections, the thing worth waiting for would be what fate do the trinity meet, if they are able to hold to the power, through collective bargain, it would be considered a master stroke and if they don't muster up enough numbers, history would condemn them for their short sightedness...satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-79801765464112022122009-04-25T14:34:00.003+06:002009-04-25T20:39:53.919+06:00Cricketer's understanding the meaning of BottomlineWhy should <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Saurav</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ganguly</span> care, what <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">sharukh</span> Khan feels about his batting style? Why should <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">rahul</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dravid</span> give two hoots to, what, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">vijay</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">mallaya</span> feels about his captaincy? Well, these questions seems quite egregious to ask. But, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> has changed the rules of the game, when you get a Price you have to pay for it, is the simple rule of the game called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span>.<br />Cricketers who have been bought for huge prices, to play for respective <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> teams owned by corporates or rich individuals, are suddenly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">realizing</span> the meaning of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">bottomline</span>, ROI, which hitherto was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">relegated</span> to the boardrooms of corporates. Yes!! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span>, has changed the way cricket is played and monetized. It has brought unprecedented glamour, money and opportunities for all the stakeholders.<br /><br />I only hope , this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">glamour</span> and glitz, does not make our Icons forget that the ultimate test of glory is winning for the country.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-40091912640769773562009-04-25T13:34:00.002+06:002009-04-25T14:15:49.369+06:00ICL should Encash on IPL's popularityIf <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span> does not ring a bell in your mind, well, it is Indian cricket League, a parallel cricket series and team (apart from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">BCCI</span>), announced by Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Subhash</span> Chandra, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ESSEL</span> Group. The timing of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL's</span> announcement could not have been better, Indian cricket had reached its nadir, with failure to qualify even in the quarter finals of world cup, people across India were disillusioned, and wanted to vent out their anger on the team and state-of-cricketing affairs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span> was the answer to it, there was a great noise around its launch, but with time, unexpectedly India team rose like phoenix, becoming well neigh invincible.<br />Public memory as it is short, and the success of India cricket team, coupled with launch of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">BCCI</span>, made the memory of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span> fade away. For me <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">success</span> of any event is directly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">proportional</span> to the recall of the same, which <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">subsequently</span> converts to sponsorships and advertisements. I can hardly recall even the names of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span> teams, leave alone the players. But, I do know, that Mr. Chandra with his tenacity, is continuing the series, and honoring all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">commitments</span> he made to the players.<br />So what should one do to make <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span> a brand, that it attracts advertisers and sponsorship, If I were in the branding team of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span>, I would have suggested a very drastic action, that would have created a flutter in the media and subsequently in the minds of people.<br />My suggestion would be to hold an open challenge to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">winner</span> to play the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL's</span> winning team in any format 20:20 or 50:50. This would have brought some controversies like snubbing, denial, refusal, maybe by ICC or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">BCCI</span>, but ultimately the need for the event could have been created by public debate and sheer weight of the challenge.<br /><br />Who would not want to witness at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">least</span> once, the clash between the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">David</span> and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Goliaths</span>, public always wants <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">entertainment</span>, and anything which excites and entertains be it a notion or an event, is always prized. Advertisers are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">always</span> looking for concepts and events, which excites public imagination. I think the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">IPL</span> challenge would be a perfect cocktail for both public and advertisers, a mega event, generating huge <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">interests</span>, and in the process, reviving <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICL</span>, which sooner or later, if something drastic does not happen, will be on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ventilator</span>.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002331314239908037.post-66664269527842768302009-04-20T22:58:00.003+06:002009-04-20T23:08:09.877+06:00India launches spy satellite RISAT -2India today announced the successful launch of RISAT-2, a spy satellite, which would help the country keep track of border movements and terrorists infiltration. Kudos to the scientist of ISRO, who made the feat look so simple. The Israeli built satellite, has advance features compared to earlier satellites, in terms of better imagery even in the worst of weather conditions, and night conditions.<br />Keeping in view the way Taliban, is gaining foothold in Pakistan, with the recent announcement, of their intention to make sharia the law of Pakistan, I feel it is of great strategic importance for India, to keep tab on the movements across borders, especially Pakistan.<br />The satellite apart from security use, will also help in disaster management, especially tracking of floods and other such natural calamities.satyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15665857914892926488noreply@blogger.com0