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Indian Elections – A Fantastic Slide Show.


The election to the Indian  Parliament  is over. The campaigning was not attractive. The policies put forward by various parties lack veracity. The candidates have no pronounced capacity.On   the whole ,it appears as though the people have lost interest in governance.

A  Tamil saying goes thus , Raman andal enna ,Ravanan andal enna? Interpreting , iis easy. Whoever governs does not matter? , whether it be a Raman, the incarnation of God or a Ravana, the embodiment of destruction.

The governance of this ancient  nation is a wonderful parody. is a deliberate paradox, and a progressive mockery. The politicians, are a set of individuals , focused on amassing wealth and hoarding money. To get a ratification from a government authority , you have to pay the stipulated fee ,plus some extras to the passing officer. To get a plan approved , you have to wait longer, if you go through the proper channel, but get immediate attention, if you pass on some extras to the concerned officials. To raise  a loan in  public sector banks ,  you have to spend a percentage , to get it done. To get electrical connection to your house, you have to shell out  a few extras to the electrical engineer. To get approval regarding water supply , you have to push little extras to the sanctionig officer. To make use of your Provident fund accruals, you have to ensure liberal extras to the passing authority. To enhance your school ‘s teaching faculty, you should assure the education department of an handsome  extra. .

Considering the policies of the government, a sheltered batch , has taken the reigns. Before passing any regulation, this coterie , endorses the proposal . If the select elite reject  the proposition  goes down the drain. The coalition parties , make things worse , by meddling into each and every interlude. The cabinet , is at the mercy of the rich and the linked parties.

Governance is a word that exists in terms.  There is no rule whatsoever, no progress howsoever, no discipline wheresoever. The largest democracy is undergoing a painful stress. We anticipate , that there would be no absolute majority to any party. A distressed designate  has to wear the crown of democracy, which would be adorned with thorny , rugged stuff.

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Today -A Drab


Today is certainly a gruelling concurrence. The heat is pompous. The events  lack lustre , look very ordinary and modest.The fugitive inclination is dominating my steadfast grapple of life. The intuition to flee , the thought to disappear , the intention to be elusive are directing me to a site uninhabited. I long to move asunder. I drive to take an asylum in a quiet resort.

Similar feelings seem to come on and off. I dispel it with my usual cheer and bubbling enthusiasm. But today , I wish to relinquish all my responsibilities, shirk all my ties ,disentangle from relevant performance, and pause a little before hastening to a retreat.

The murky feeling, the subdued animation, the subjected composition, and the feverish extractions compel me to take refuge in a hilly enclave away from the delirious  circumspection.

Will I cover up this expedition? Will I be able to slowly fade away from the world of pretensions?Will I  reach the winning pole?Will I swirl down and fall?

The articulate mind is exploring multifarious avenues. The ineffective body is deploring many  anticipatory eventualities. The struggle for harmony is dis quietening the spirit. The reciprocates of  expected sequence is absolutely nil. The resistance to maintain tranquility is  effusive .

The percolating drab is munching the artistically built up architecture.It is shredding the finest effervescence. It is distorting the cohesive bondage. It is dissipating the modules of  measurement. It decries  the wrenched references. The settlement is in the anvil. I know not whether , it is for the good or bad.

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Sweltering Heat


The heat is oppressive.It is burning, scorching and sweltering. The day ls like a burning ball of fire.The shine is blindening. It is a stretch of white dazzling light, that  makes seeing difficult, that renders the  vision  blurred The extensive elongation of  a strange phenomenon  of hot winds and unbearable hotness creates a distinctive unpleasantness and intolerable fatigue.

The months of April and May , usually are hot. But year after year, the weather is dominantly salubrious, getting warmer and warmer.The Mercury rises above 110 degree Fahrenheit.The land becomes  dull ,parched and dry. The total perception is that of an arid , withering hue. The vegetation is unanimously dust prone and present a pale complexion. The roads are dusty and extremely  ghastly. The people  are in an abnormal predicament of exhaustive fumigation and unsatiated  thirst.

They try to quench the longing for liquids , by consuming tender coconut water. The price of tender coconuts have zoomed high , proportionate to the temperature. They partake water melons, sip cane juice, fruit juices, and push in  a lot of plain water to beat the persipiration and dehydration.But , however much they drink , the outside temperature is so hot that they droop down tired and worn out.

It is not advisable to venture out. But , how long can one lock up at home? Each one has his own avocation. The hawker has to go about the lanes to sell his goods to earn his bread. The vendors have to take up the heat , to make a living. The labourer has to brave the high velocity of temperature to work up his livelihood. The office goer, though sitting in a plush air-con fitted cubicle, has to measure up the oppressiveness , to get his remuneration. The businessman has to set aside the burning warmth , to  look after his day to day affairs. A shortfall or break  will cause the ultimatum .

Hot or cold, dry or rainy, we have to move on. We do carry our daily chores , with a sigh , with a complain , with a mumble. Yet we go on  The world  waits for no limitation, no restraint , no eccentricity.

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U.S. -Double Faced.


The fraility and the frigidity of  United States Of America , are well exposed in their stand towards Sri Lanka and Afghanistan,the most troubled centres in Asia.It holds a restraint and speaks out on moral grounds on the casualties of human lives. But tends an apology on the air strikes in Afghanistan , killing hundreds of innocent children, men and women.

Why this double standard?The Afghan government is well equipped , has well trained army ,and has an evasive knowledge of the internal crisis. It can well take care of itself , without the western interference.The Afghan President , Hamid Karzai, got the recognition without the western opprobrium.  

Obama should evolve an exit strategy from Afghanistan.Air strikes ,warfare and in fights are not the solution for the elimination of Taliban.Afghanistan, is a conglomerate of tribal. Negotiating , is the best principle  to wade off terrorism. The Taliban , are estranged from society, have taken a deviated digression from normalcy, have taken up cudgels against innocence, in their claim for supremacy. A patient approach, an attentive hearing, and a slight lenience will bring about the much awaited peace and goodwill.

U. S should hasten to pack its bags from Afghan and maintain a diplomatic ,ethical ,non interfering attitude .This will definitely improve the scenario and restore normalcy.

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Fascination Fabulous


A lovely child,

With a radiant smile,

With an  innocent  look,

With a godly spirit,

Is   fascination fabulous.

 

 

 

A beautiful flower,

With a colourful hue,

With a gentle bicker

With a smothering dangle

Is a fascination fabulous.

 

 

An ornate piece of art,

With gorgeous setting,

With  an impressive layout,

With an enchanting intricacy,

Is fascination fabulous.

 

 

 

 

A lively habitation,

With an enviable harmony.

With an elucidating compassion,

With an open disclosure,

Is fascination fabulous.

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The State Bank Of India – Connived Transparency.


Transparency in bank transactions is an high valued ethic. Any deal, whatsoever , should be governed by prescribed norms. It should undergo a thorough scrutiny . It must have a framed disclosure.It should lead to no digressions,  contain no ill conceived schemes,  consist no antithetical disbursement,  hold no prejudice ,   endeavour no underhand dealings and carry no unsolicited interpretations.

Such a constitution is an  existential  curiosity. A news clipping came out with a statistical data, that Banks in New zealand score high in the tranparent  category. They are resounding in integrity, and successful in emulating affability. The ir score is 14.

India ranks the lowest , with the score of 2. My bank , the largest in Asia , The State Bank of India,will be conferred a big zero.The attaining of Zero is a confirmed prologue,as the real value  of the bank vanishes  when it comes to the argument of transparency.

Transparency is an effective tool in tackling financial exclusion.Full disclosure identifies ,who the banks are reaching, and who are excluded.It also throws light on how the savings and resources are being invested,It provides opportunity to understand market trends and refine products  and services to serve local markets.It enables to  compare the performance  in a verifiable way, so as to  reward top performers and penalise those who fall short. 

Transparency , obviously ,is the basis of greater openness,and shared information that can facilitate,working partnership between banks and alternative lenders.Disclosures ,should include declined applications,pattern of usage, account dormancy,and should have a consistent presentation.Rendition of truth, compilation of facts should take the prerogative in the transparent disclosures.  A small business should be allotted the same  treatment as that of a large one. size  should not take the upper hand. The requirement, the necessity, the prospect of repayment should have a controlling effect. But , State bank Of India , has its own principles , stuck all through the decades,. They have  never changed, never been  modified , never altered . State bank  puts to embarrassment the real,genuine entity, but  worships the treacherous , insincere leviathans..

Its serpentine attitude  is vicious. Its foxiness is scandalous. Its bearish impudence is preposterous. Its cattish conceit is ravenous. Its elephantine resemblance is incredulous.

The conniving bureaucracy prevailing in State Bank of India , impose a demeaning, derogatory,  discomfiture.

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Wage Cut


The economy is re bouncing. Dow jumps. The soaring of share in dices is spectacular. The recession is slowly fading.  These sentiments send signals of happiness. There is a  spread of warmth and submissive look up.

The other side of the coin presents a grim, glum   efficacy. There is a predominant wage reduction in all segments ,and in all countries over the world. Wage cut does not impress a robust economy. When the going is good , there will not be any thought to scale down the pay. As  the administration envisages a shrink in its profit, it tightens its purse. Employees , do not shift jobs or retort against the down scaling ,for fear of not finding a suitable opportunity. This again  tells us about  the weak economy.

The slimmer pay packets bring wih them another baggage of woe. The mortgage  crisis falls heavily on the shoulders.Less pay indicates difficulty to pay  interest, which at  anyday will not go down.  Saving becomes a remote possibility ,as there is cut in wages.. Spending also loses its glamour , as there is no or less money in hand.. The chain of vicious sequences, right from wage cut, mortagage , saving , spending , illustrate the regiment we are in.  

The economy will be levelled before this year is out. This is the prevelant hope .But the thorn in the bush is the rising unemployment. Stabilising the economy is a welcome step indeed. But ,creating jobs , is most imminent , to resurrect  the dangling economy. If this not given acute attention, then there is all pssibility of the economy taking a reverse course.

Nations should direct their steps to stimulate the economy, by augmenting jobs, by diffusing stagnation and arresting deflation.

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Peace On Earth.


A wish of peace   so lively,

A thought of peace  so full,

A craving  for peace so deep,

Keeps the earth alive.

 

 

 

An expectation of  cheerful life,

A belief of  practical living,

A theme of  adorable progress,

Keeps the earth moving.

 

 

A  theory of frenzied action,

A deliberation of  frantic move,

An apprehension of  chaotic confrontation,

Keeps the earth inert.

 

 

 

A scene of  unjustifiable prediction,

A depiction of  irreversible  prejudice,

A presence of barbaric spectacle,

Keeps the earth  insolent.

 

 

 

A  symbol  of tumultuous  activity,

A significance of  frothing eruption,

A cauldron of  fumigating evolution,

Keeps the earth on  fire.

 

 

 

An expectation of grace,

An  experience of amity,

A  solace  of  compassion,

Will glorify the earth  with Peace.

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A Straight Approach


The lack of sincerity is a new found quality of all mortals. A transparent approach has been  forgotten by all. A veiled , beguiled, infidel momentum is the  fresh deal that is gaining credibility and  popularity.

A fear of God, or a gentle reference to super powers kept the people’s fancy and feigned procedure under control. Of late, this apprehension has lost ground. Thus , law is taken with ease, legalities are handled with fun. The thought of restraining from the atrocities, and reforming against all odd has become an outdated principle.

The imminent is the most considered. An immediate action, without deliberation , without consideration , without justice , is followed. The result should be beneficial. The method need  not be approved .It is the result that keeps us going. So the  end should bring credit.This is the motto of modern society.

Years back , the procedure underwent a circumvention,was  pursued logically, was performed scrupulously and the final atonement was gregarious.  The resolution was a beautiful insignia, that the appreciation it brought with it was  profound and secure.

The haphazard movement of today, the impractical indulgence, and the excited uproar create a notorious proforma.  Utilising  the belongings of others, for the timely benefit, pledging others property for own debts, selling others valuables to clear the  loan,  has been in vogue for quiet some time . An exposition of perfidy and treachery will lead to grotesque consequences. If besieged by legitimate queries the performer proclaims to commit suicide, thus trying to waive the confronts from the arena. Suicide is an act of cowardice, but what can be expected from such a blasphemous imbecile?

Life is precious than property , confirms on of the philosophical minded. But to me truth is precious than all. A right advance, a straight approach , a respectful  attitude,  a sumptuous pride , are the essential factors that govern  an  individual.Give the honourable placement to such ideals. The assured reward is triumph.  

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Craziness


Susceptible  to art , falling head over heels to music, indulging in reading  unmindful of time ,unaware of the external, are the compeling  part of me . The engrossment , at times borders on craziness, a weakness , I feel , which pushes me to spend extravagantly .

Of late , I am trying to overcome this slipshod attitude ,which takes a predominance  during my  rare sojourns outside my town. The bit of shopping , I do , turns out to be a fiasco, as I forget the important and delve in accumulating the artifacts. The surge is uproarious  and tumultuous. However , much , I combat to put down this allurement , I miserably fail. My shopping spree ends with the purchase of hand crafted decor, furniture embedded with mother of pearl, hand worked  place mats, embroidered bedspreads and bamboo table mats.  On certain occasions , I even acquire beautiful jewellery. I give my own ideas, though   am poor in drawing , I make the designer work on my principle , I hand over the designaed style to my jeweller, who takes pains to bring out the ornament , to my fullest satifaction. She , takes pride , in associating with me, I know not for what, because I myself feel that I am a little different from the crowd. Term it what you may, an eccentric, or a an extraordinarily brilliant, or a crazy mortal.I , for one do not tag with the rest, right from my young days. I’m fiercely independent, sharply sensitive, obstinately determined, and possess a head stuffed with peculiar ideals. I struggle , all these  years , to get on with  my siblings, and  my in laws. I did not  succeedin my effort.,and assure you , I Will never , at any cost , or at any time. Mostly, I remain out of the crowd. I am  a mute spectator to their misbehaviour, to their greedy overtures, and deceitful contemplation. The apparent perception, may seem that I have lost , I have been defeated. as I am deprived of my largess thatis due to me. I am cheated of my rightful asset. I may have lost my voice but fortunately  I have not lost my pride. My individualistic inclinations  still hold me together.

The relishing precept of me , that is the craziness of buying novel , intricate designs and art pieces make my life a blessed folio, a charming accolade,and an engaging pastime.  This avocation breaks the monotony of an otherwise modest  livelihood.