The Times of India and the Jang Group of Pakistan have come together to initiate “Aman Ki Asha” for developing stronger ties through cultural and people to people ties between the two countries India and Pakistan.
Though the initiative needs to be appreciated but it also leads to a question whether we should forgive our neighbor Pakistan of the crimes it commit especially the terrorism that it tries to spread across India through its soil.
The 26/11 Bombay attacks are still fresh in the minds of the Indians with Pakistan not taking any substantial actions to curb the growth of terrorism on its soil and punish the perpetrators.
Instead Pakistan goes on record to say that it cannot guarantee that any future attacks will not take place in India. How do we talk of peace when the political establishment of Pakistan lives in denial?
Peace indeed is the need of the hour in the region but one cannot overlook the present circumstances most of which have been the making of Pakistan. The present turmoil that Pakistan is facing today have taken place because it’s unsure of whom it should switch its loyalties. The US who aims to eradicate the terrorist groups responsible for attacks against its assets & people or the terrorist groups itself to whom they sheltered so that it could spread the terror activities across India and destabilize it.
The peace initiative that is been talked about has been taking place for ages. We know so many Pakistani singers who have lend their voices to our cinema and have held concerts too. The same can be talked of Indian artists though their numbers are relatively less.
The people to people interaction too is indeed taking place wherein delegations have been send and received from both countries time to time. The sports field also provides a lot of excitement whenever the two countries clash each other be it any kind of sport.
Such initiative needs to be backed by the political will of both countries and does not stand to make much impact especially when they are possible terror threats looming on India similar to the 26/11 Bombay attacks. No guesses on where they would be coming from.
We need to look at peace from a long term perspective and for that to happen both the countries need to come together and resolve issues.
Until that happens “Aman Ki Asha” sirf asha hi rahe jayegi………
The Tamil Nadu ministers are facing the brunt of the nation as the video above showed an inspector being attacked by gangsters and left on the road for dying. Apparently their slow response to the situation resulted in his death as they waited for the ambulance to arrive, even though there was a convoy of cars parked on the road.
Though the shocking video evoked public outrage on how the ministers fail to act but this does not surprises me. Their reaction was no different to what we as people do when come across as injured people lying on the roads due to an accident.
We gathered around in crowds and just watch instead of trying to save the victim’s life. It would take some exceptional people, still in touch with their conscious who would choose to react and do the necessary to get medical treatment for the victim.
When we ourselves take time to react in such situations, how do we expect the ministers to react quickly who are only mortal like us?
Came across this video on Climate Change which makes a point on how developing countries are being pressured to pay for the industrialized countries carbon emissions.
Going by the current discussion on the issue of cutting carbon emission at coppenhagen, there seems to be no easy solution and probably an outcome too!!
There is an opportunity for marketers to come up with a unique marketing strategy to sell their products.
As one must be well aware of the prices of food reaching sky high, so much so that even the family budget had to take cost cutting measure even though the Indian economy has been doing very well.
Weak monsoon and drought in parts of the country are said to be cause for the price hike in food prices. Still the government has doing nothing to stop the prices going further high, giving an opportunity to the hoarding of food stock in warehouses instead of supplying it in the market.
What better way to sell one’s products by taking advantage of the current situation. Here are some tips:
- Electronic items will be sold with an offer that free food stock worth Rs 1000 or more* would be given on every purchase.
- Cars will be sold with the boot space filled with food grains and will also be provided with a 3 month supply of food stock**.
- Himesh Reshamiya to offer variety of food stock in small quantities to people who would go and watch his latest debacle (movie). (There by setting a trend which will only be beneficial to the people as there is a dearth of movies going hit.)
- A new reality show and winning prize would not be money but a year supply of food stock. (It will sure gonna be a big hit. I’ll also think of taking part in it.)
- Banks offering loans to buy food stock and take payments in EMI’s.
Terms & Conditions apply. They may vary as when required:
* The product purchase has to be cost more that Rs 10,000 or more.
** The car clocking 200 miles on the road or a 3-month supply, whichever is first
Now, who says the Indian economy is not booming. Hail the rise in prices!!
The images of the November 26 attacks were being replayed across the media channels as the day happen to be the anniversary of the terror attack that shook the nation by surprise.
Parade was carried out by the Bombay police to show their newly acquired artillery and equipments in case such an event occur again. Politicians (inside & outside Parliament) tried to capitalize on the moment by asking questions about compensation not being received by the families of those who lost their lives.
While the media debated on how much the scenario have changed then. The people made sure that they show their solidarity by lighting candles.
The one question that is still lurking on everyone’s mind is “Has enough been done to prevent such attacks in the future?” That’s a question no one has an answer.
People do have short memory. The images that are still fresh in our mind would fade away in memories. Hope we don’t forget what we have learned.
Somewhere down the line we have failed to ask the right questions. Voting alone is not going to bring a change in the administration of a government. Holding government accountable will!!
It’s time that we start doing our bit for the nation as someone has rightly said”
Ab Tak Jiska Khoon Na Ubala, Khoon Nahi Woh Pani Hain
Jo Des Ke Kaam Naa Aa Sake Woh Bekar Jawani Hain…
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