Great ado ..... for what..??!!

All channels and printed medias are occupied since Saah Re Ga, an Indian actor and self proclaimed badshah was held back for secondary investigations at an US airport. He was in transit to another US city. The immigration officer refused to fall for the story that he is (was) an Indian superstar. In a press statement the official said, “He looks nothing like a superstar. He is clearly lying!!”

Meanwhile news of his detention spread like wildfire and created more havoc than flu in India and the regular remarking faces appeared in their usual made up style to comment.

Gym Khan was the first to plead …. With 10 ka Dum he declared….Saah Ru Ga was insulted..!! Was it a peace making comment, or a hidden celebration..? I suspect the second.

Parminder Singh, who believes in his acting said “These Americans are such airheads!!! Any kid can give you the dirt on Saah Ru Ga. We need to make a big stink about this so that this is not repeated. What a bummer!”

Saah Re Gaa is an Indian superstar …. Detaining and questioning him is a sin …. Ridiculous. Criyanka Popra ….. GET REAL!!!!”

Tasi Saroor thought Saah Re Ga acted with “Great Dignity”… should make sure that these things will not happen again. Shame on you Mr. Sharoor … this is not the way you combat controversies..!!

Reporters interviewing the stars were seen consulting the “The Complete Book of American Slang – Eighth Edition” before sending in their stories for publishing. They are hoping that the US authorities will not hold back prominent Indians in India in the US in future as it causes considerable delays in getting the story to the press. The Press Distrust of India met the US Ambassador in New Delhi and handed over a letter of protest in this regard in UK English. The Ambassador has promised to look into the matter as soon as he can get the letter translated into US English.

Meanwhile the Minister for Nothing Ms. Sambika Aoni has said that the situation calls for a ‘tit for tat’ treatment for Americans. Hey … excuse me … agree that you are a minister by chance … but as per protocol you have some restrictions …. “tit for tat” ..!! Are you still in Indrajal comic world..!!?

The announcement though, has catapulted India into the 'Most Preferred Destination' for Americans in 2009. According to George Simon, an American who is planning to visit India, “Tit for tat sounds great. But what is “tat’? Is it legal ?”

Few were realistic on their comments..! Pajji with his “Doosra” commented … big deal!! this happens to everybody. An Indian diplomat nodded … no wonder there were no blasts reported in USA after 9/11. High time India learned from the US.!

We saw father of modern India being checked by US officials, and the reaction he had. Did I hear him swearing.? I will not visit US hereafter, nor use a US flights for my travel..!! No way. Why is Saah Ree Gaa upset when the securities were on their duty..?! Are these (Bad) shah’s carrying security privileges and immunities...? Yehi hai Class Difference baby!!

Reporters were seen running helter-skelter to get quotes from all kind of actors on the subject, and every Indian actor and actress worth their salt have been haranguing them for airtime. Mr. Jhun Jhun Wala, a harried reporter said that the Actor were stalking him 24 hours of the day and he was being followed by helicopter borne actors if he stepped out of his house. Some Actors are camping outside his house and some have even taken up positions on the tress outside his house. Another reporter on vacation had Actors troubling him as he sunbathed with his family on the Kovalam beach. He was forced to cut short his vacation and get back to his now secured apartment in Mumbai. The reporters complain that it is highly stressful to live under the constant vigil of the stars. They are used to the other way..! One reporter declared himself affected with H1NI to hoodwink the Actors. According to him “The actors are now wary of me and keep their distance from me..!!

News has come …. Dravid has finally made it to the ODI teams. The wall is back to defend bouncers. Three ministers have taken oath before the governor today. Kerala now have 20 ministers for better administration.!!! G. Sudhakaran lost his Devasom portfolio. Will temples lose their charm and divinity? P.J Joseph is happy to get his ministership and free air travels again not with free Arms though.!

100 mts sprint is now reaching its saturation. 9.58 secs..!! Ussain has almost Bolted it.

I have realized that I wandered away from the main topic. What was that I was into when I started..? I don’t remember and don’t want to scroll back. Lemme post it directly …. And read later…..oh … yeah … now I remember …. Tit for tat..!!

My Jango......

Gautam Sai is his name, and I call him Jango. Don’t know why, but today I felt like I should write something about him. He was playing when I was leaving for office. He smiled at me and then wanted to come with me. I felt sad when I was walking in the corridor. Somewhere inside, I felt heartrending. Along with many other twinge, i could not allocate a space for this and it started poping.

I wanted to play with him for some time, but was already late to the office. I know, I can see him after one hour from now when I return home. But he was there the whole day today with me, even while attending an important meeting.

This, I feel could be the ‘Father - Son relation'…. or is it..?

Love you Jango….!

Demos were crazy …. Still it is Democracy..!!

I could not sleep on May 15th night. Not ‘coz of the holiday the next day (May16th, 2009) being a Saturday... My sleeplessness was because all Indians were eager to know …. Who is going to rule us … for the next 5 years or till its early expiry..!!

We saw congress preaching stability, BJP rolling their chariot which previously raised them from 2 to 183, CPM attempting to form a third front to come up from the "Historic Blunder" and other miscellaneous with some misleading fourth front. The list was going on adding 5th, 6th and so on …

Advani challenged the PM for a public debate which PM refused. National Security Act became the veda for Varun Gandhi as he enjoyed sentiments behind the bars. Rahul was all along the constituencies with the PM and Sonia. We saw Tamil leaders backing a global terrorists and Chiranjeevi dancing for the welfare of the public. Vaijayanthi IPS was on the receiving end when un accounted lakhs were confiscated from her car. Mohd Azaruddin looked unfit in Khadi- Oakley combo, but was on, to "fix" the new role. Sasi Tharoor found UN elections less complicated than facing kerala henchmen.! Bollywood, kolly wood, tollywoods and other fire “woods” all on a sudden became so much concerned on the “welfare and development” programs of the country. But for the interference of the thrid and arguably the most important pillar of Indian democracy - the judiciary - "Khalnayak" would have made himself available in the Parliament wearing his TADA suit..!

Weber viewed that there are no morals in international politics which means states shall be at war all times. Kautilya complemented this when he believed that war is natural for a state. If we dwindle this a bit for our country on the deciding eve, we could conclude that “there are no morals in national politics… and there were too many “Kautilyas” with their “Anartha shastras” to complement this to justify their deeds.

To reach the magical figure of 272 was not easy. If you witness public auction of Manipulated Parliamentarians (MP’s) after the elections, you may not feel proud of the largest democracy … but since it is by the people, we need to accept….! Pathetic so to say. Political (self proclaimed) leaders realized very efficiently that it is better to have their own party with minimum representations rather than being attached with a big brother. In the public auction, the more you offer, the more we add for your majority.

15th night saw leaders all tight lipped. Few dreaming Deputy Prime minister posts, some wanted home ministry to close their own homicides. Railway was prerogative for few of the “reservation” parties. Sharad Pawar was in two (or more) boats since nobody could predict the direction of the tide.

Along with me all these leaders had a sleepless, though not dreamless, night.!

Dawn 16th, and thanks to electronic voting machines, in half an hour the general trend was on. Media were searching for some selected few leaders to comment, but found all of them missing. “polits” were inside the buereau, Paswan and Lalu in some derailed compartments, Puratchi thalaivi busy with LTTE issues, Chandrababu naidu shut down with viruses, and other so called “deciders” with their files corrupted.

UPA emerged victorious. The efforts of PM and Rahul found its way. Stability became the key word. Sensex skyrocketed. Touched the bull breaker three times a day.

It is said, democracy is a mere illusion that gives people a sense that they have some power over their lives but they have none. The powers get confined with a few who decides all. But Fair democracy sustain in my country now. I have a ruler who can take my country to new heights. In Gita, Lord Krishna said, every King merely represents his country and his personal interests do not come into play while facing the enemy head-on. Kautilya thinks that a King should attain three goals - must create wealth, have armies and should conquer the kingdoms and enlarge the size of his state. This is quite interesting because he in a way does believe that a state’s superiority is in its military and economic might which is what later philosophers and rulers have followed. My ruler, I am confident, will fulfill the first two, though he may abstain from the third, of conquering other kingdoms.

INC with their clinical "Italian" finish emerged as the single largest party. No big bargains from small timers. My country is on its move … to emerge as the super power. The biggest democracy - where Justice – social, economic and political are guaranteed, Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship are embedded, and equality of status and opportunity are endowed.

It is a sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic.

How many other countries can claim these incomparable trait in the whole world?

Proud to be an Indian..!

I think that way..!!

While adopting the title for my blog, I was only putting my mind in place of a judge, and to judge the self in me. It got absolutely no intentions on judging others. This conscience is because the moment I start judging others, I’ll tend to forget myself. The conclusion I reach will be either a reflection of self or my willful intend. Whatever be the case, the questions that penetrates me then includes… Am I competent enough to judge him..? What is my locus standi to judge him..? etc etc, and the answer will be a big NO for sure. But if such questions are asked, I can have hope that I may reach the right path at some time in my life. And if no queries pop up, believe me, I’ll be stranded on the highway with a desert on one side and desertion on the other.

Who determines one’s life is a question which needs no big names or their quotes to answer. And who determines one’s thoughts needs only the one who think. Those attached (materially independent) either way to you may define depth of your insecurity, self esteem, unreasonableness, pre emption, pretendence and all other physical and / or mental drawbacks which they want to identify in you (for some personal gains) in their own ways and consciously believe and make others to believe that to be true.

Judging others is not easy. Even an attempt of that requires you to comply with the initial due diligence on yourself. Have I judged a decimal percentage on myself. If yes, then I may make my initial comments directly to them...!! and if no, then all the thoughts falls in the garbage of petty gossips. True there will be listeners even for such trash. They even encourage you to continue with your so called factual opinion.! You can continuously hit someone down harder and harder with your deeds and thoughts, but at the end of the day your deeds pave your feet(s)..!

Nobody is insecure for their material world. If someone says they are insecure, that is just the facet of their destiny. And further you may have to give an “inclusive” definition for matter. I have seen people who goes super secure on “Dialectical Materialism” (which even Karl Marx would not have dared) with the pretence of non materialist. Here you are nearing the Mcmahon line, where you may face a “made in china” bullet, irrespective of which side of the line you are stationed with your thoughts. Then you may not need to dig your own grave....

But is it not better to dig our own grave than to dig it for others …?

I think that way..!!

Cricket .... 'Modi' fied ....!!

Not a peddler selling his imaginations or a vodaphone selling their voice sms. It is not sale of romantic cell one or the prevention by an IPill. It is IPL, an abbreviation which only Modi can expand as (I Pledge Luck)

Cricket few years back was never a product. It was a game of passion. A game which retained the pedigree of Wimbledon for its compulsory white attire. Where celebration of success by the teams were limited to a pat on the hands. Removing shirts and pointing the pavilion added aggression for sure … but at times it was considered as rude…. Somewhere it was losing the flair of a sport. Umpires who had their clothes of dignity (and not to fly emirates or pen Mont Blanc) were the ultimate deciders of the game.

’83 world cup changed the game in India and ’85 Benson & Hedges added color to the game. Audi car was known to the Indian public more than Ambassador, though only Ravi Shastri owned one. The conventional game was on the move … giving place to the limited 50-50 thrillers. Batsman who can loft over the circle were more recognized than who strictly struck in the “v”. The inevitable principle of change together with the socialistic approach of Zimbabwe and Bangladesh entering the big stage was appreciated, but then again it was rule of money that had the ultimate say.

Enter T20 (which even forced parle to change their tag line from 50 – 50 to 20 – 20) which meant “to whack”. And it really whacked..!! With the cheer girls on the steps, 4’s and 6’s yield more runs for the money. Conventionalist even approached the judiciary to rule the size and extend of the cheer dress..!! Each cheer was dropping the entire India's morality was their reason of scare. Apex court, quite rightly, abstained from interfering.

IPL added tremendous commercial flair to T20. Pump money, and Symonds started Hugging Bhaji..!! Hayden was proud of Chennai Cements on his chest..!! Ganguly became Ricky Ponting’s HMV …!! Teams started to change their tour itineraries according to IPL schedules. Any cricket in India attracts public, and with the added glamour and pomp, IPL became a grand success.

In came IPL 2, and India looked only as a third choice for Modi. The two options were England or RSA. They chose RSA finally. Elections in India were only a “reason” to shift the venue. Even Indian government gave it a low profile since Chidambaram knew that his intelligence were not intelligent enough to block even a “AK’s (Ajmal Khasab’s) AK47 within a small area ... forget Chidambaram stadium..!! due to elections in India, the government may not be able to provide “adequate security” to IPL was the home ministry version, which was accepted by 1.1 billion happily to avoid India to have Pakki fate of isolation in cricketing world..!!

Congrats Modi … you have 'Modi'fied the whole sport. RSA venues are all full for IPL matches, and first time we saw Indians celebrating when Sachin Tendulkar got out to Shane Warne. Ishant Sharma was starring at Yuvraj for which he was congratulated by McCullam..! Australians are supporting teams which they find difficult to enunciate..!! You have proved that you can sell anything anywhere … Be it Ice in Antarctica or IPL in Durban..!! You should try to sell Indian Politics as well … who knows when Lalu will be controlling the tubes in UK or Chidambaram as the head of FBI..!!