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Eschew Carry Bags.


The environment is exposed to unhealthy , unmindful,unwarranted trends, situations, and practices. The impertinence of the inhabitants is breaking the rugged exterior of mother earth. The easy way of life, the lighter approach to instant damages, the unfriendly response to the green emission call are taking us to the pitfall.

Earth quakes, which occurred once in a decade , is becoming a day to day routine. Tsunami which was unheard has attained a stature , that even a child can talk volumes on the subject. Drought in one part of the world, flooding in other end , makes life a risky endeavour. Why such wreckage’s happen ? Giving a little thought to it ,will point the accusing finger on none other than  all of us.

Well, I regularly visit the supermarkets in my area. I do not buy everyday, but just go round them , to compile the  behaviour of the  buyer. The supermarkets  have a stack of the carry bags. The cashier , after preparing the bill, packs the things in a carry bags in different sizes. The customer  takes it with glee. The next day after emptying the provisions in the respective receptacles, the Carry bags are thrown out. They lie in the open. These bags do not get eaten up by the earth, like paper bags. They lie for  long, until the civic authorities come and clean up. The garbage thus collected is dumped in the rivers are in the ocean whichever is nearby adding fuel to the fire.

Once I had a mind to advise the supermarket chiefs , not to provide the plastic carry bags, instead give the customer paper bags, or  importantly force the buyer to bring his own bags, thus saving the environment. I restrained from committing myself. just for the sake of putting ina blog which will have a wide circulation, and which will reach people of standard intelligence. The super market  supervisors will refuse to see reason, and will find fault that because of the denial to extend carry bags, the sales dwindled.

When are we going to learn:?

We have to ensure that the generations coming after us should have a safe , secure , healthy environment to survive. 

 

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An Unholy Combination


Combination is a relative word. It is variably used in science, particularly  in chemistry , which elaborates on the  combinations of substances in  different proportions. The physical combination and chemical combination, are the premier lesson in chemistry. Physical combination can be retrieved back but the chemical counterpart once combined, is combined forever. There is no room for recovery. The metals used in the process take a  shape that is not akin to the original. The properties also undergo a voluminous alterations.

Now,  to the unholy combination scenario, which does deal with sustainable presence that of the human being ,who is full of energy ,life and wisdom.This conceptual  theme got imprinted in my mind ,when I heard real time happenings . Can this take place? Could this happen?Why ,on earth people behave so impishly?What made them act irresponsibly?The curious mind has set the tempo.

Analysing the vagaries of the human mind, the perception  centres round the immature  behaviour, wreck-less attitude, ruthless arrogance and ill gotten wealth. The first episode that made me sleepless for nights was the breaking down of the engagement of two young adults. The boy, of average intelligence,simple looks,but with enormous wealth, got betrothed to a beautiful girl with high mental calibre,and also wealthy. The engagement snapped a few weeks before the wedding. Imagine the turmoil the parents on both sides faced. The interaction between the boy and the girl, did not go smoothly, perhaps there was a hitch in their compatibilty. It was the boy ,who refused, very much unusual.My question, is Why did this happen a few weeks before the wedding?The boy must have felt insecure, must have experienced belittlement,and was unable to cope up with the girl’s thought. If , both of them had been careful in their selection this unpleasantness could have been avoided. I feel, it is money that brought about the union and it is efficiency that ruined the ties.The unholy combination did not have a take off at all.

The next in list is the connivance of siblings against one other brother or sister is taking a gigantic stature in recent manifestations..The greed for wealth unites the like minded ones to cheat the sane , levelheaded person, who refuses to take part in the programme of hide and seek. The “solitary reaper”is faced with stiff opposition, suffers humiliation,as the rule of majority works through. But the final deliverance is that truth always emerges triumphant.

The third ,is the general misconduct of the public servants, whether it be an humble constable, an ordinary civil officer,  a simple bank official, an authoritative member of the parliament, or the power drunk minister.These make law of their own, break  the practised legality, behave rudely, speak harshly,and pronounce unholy predilections much to the chagrin of the people.

The unholy combinations render illegitimate conclusions.They render the world a narrower space polluted by unhealthy, unrealistic and unintelligible madness.

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Hither,Thither, Everywhere.


It is a small world.To traverse the world we need a few days. From the southern Hemisphere  to the northern extreme , you can fly in not less than a day. There are numerous flights connecting various destinations, in different continents,with offers, promotional, holiday, packages so on and so forth, that the travel lover is enticed to so many options, that he takes a week , perhaps a month to decide. See the paradox, to travel you need a day, but to decide you need a month. It so happens, that to choose ideal locations, at appropriate times, we need duration plenty.

My case is different. I have two countries in particular to spend my year. I prefer to stay in a country for three months, then take the next one. But it never occurs. I embark in the specific country, unpack my things, set the house in order, indulge in purchases for the day to day existence, I mean the grocery, fruits and vegetables,,call my milk vendor and when I settle comfortably it is already a week has gone. The next week passes with no fan fare, just committing myself to the daily chores.As the third week approaches, I get calls from the other country , that my presence is needed on such and such dates. I had been careful in planning my schedules , by arranging each and every detail with sincere attention. I try to dilly dally for a week, but the pressure mounts up. I have to pack my bags once again, keep the house in order, this time in a different way, by emptying everything from the refrigerator filling it with groceries that will not get rot , once kept in the fridge. Putting all my valuables in a safe place, I pick up my bag to the flight.

Another surging is ahead of me. To get hold of my domestic staff ,and once again unpacking, replenishing my store with grocery, cleaning , and answering to people starts with a full velocity. In this part of the world, I have certain other unwanted alibi, that has to be followed ,if I have to retain my identity in society, that of social  calls. I do that with disciplined fervour.

It seems amusing  certain times, But specifically has a telling effect on your nerves, on your recourse and on your stability. Yes ,it is hither, thither, everywhere, but in reality nowhere.

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Pigs Gain In Stature.


Pigs were referred to as an icon of scorn and contempt.  We condemn a person , addressing him as “bloody swine”. We dub a dull person as “pig headed. Children , in their quarrel ,very often  squeak at the opponent as “you pig”. Now , the pig or swine, whatever ,you ascribe is charging the human world with a revenge. the word swine ,is enough to ransack the entire world. Swine , an epithet to the new virus, swine flu, terrifies all. The world at large is in the grip of what may happen as this epidemic has been unleashed in most South Asian countries.

Deaths are reported in India, in Malaysia. There is a caution alarm from a researcher in U.S that , if the virus attacks for the second time , the consequences would be serious and dangerous. Now , everyone ,in this part of the world. feel a slight irritation in the throat , they rush to the hospital, to undergo a test. The doctors are not fully prepared to receive such heavy rush . The hospitals are also not equipped with testing facilities. By taking a swab,analysing it will take a minimum of 12 hours to give the result. But the apprehension is so high ,that there is a lot of hush and push to get things done. In certain cities , the medical practitioners , to make quick money , have come out with a vaccination, that will keep away the viral attack. The government authorities are making announcements in radio and television, that there is no vaccination as such for this virus..The horror struck people are getting nervous ,becoming panicky about the health of the dear ones. A slight cough ,makes them shiver. A sore throat propels them to quiver. Mild fever demoralises them. Body pain  makes butterflies fly in the stomach. The indigestion  renders them half dead

Hello Pigs !. are you satisfied now . The human  beings have been pushed into the corner by the Pigs.From time immemorial, the Pigs have been treated with an indifference. No animal has been looked so low.Now Pigs, leave the human beings free, as you have not only demoralised them but also mortified them. Many have lost their lives. Swine, My lord, (we have to modify our mode of address)give us our daily life,devoid of fear and insecurity.

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Textile Industry In India-Dead.


Do any of you anticipate the industry to revive?

Do any of you expect the industry to come out of the embers?

Do any of you wish to see the industry flourish, as it had done a few decades back?

If so, then you are not living in 2009. You are not an Indian. You are not a  person acquainted with the textile  industry intricacies. You have not interacted with the bankers. You are not aware of the government policy. You know not how difficult it is to get labour. You are insensible to power cuts. You do not know about the power tariff. You are ignorant of the broker’s raj. You are innocent of the quality of raw materials. You little realise the breakdowns. You  totally feel that it is easy to run the industry, even after going through all these difficulties.

My advise to you, is you can rear an elephant  than run this industry. The elephant’s appetite gets satiated ,once it is fed well, but textiles have a devououring hunger, thet whatever you invest gets decimated in days. Agsain , you have to muster funds, again it disappears. Where will you land, if you go on putting money into a tavern .?

The banker will be behind you.He will file a case in  Debt Recovery Tribunal, where your case will be decreed. You have to run to DRAT. Then to the high court, file a writ petition. Is it necessary?

The raw material supplier will catch you unaware, and take you to his lland , for cheque return case. You will be put behind the bars. Is it necessary?

The Provident Fund will take you to task. They would squeeze you for interest at the rate of 36%. If you fail, they will attach your property.Is it necessary?

Friend do not ever go near Textile industry, you will be ripped of your shirt. incidentally, your shirt is a product of this industry.The industry in India is dead. You have to live and to exist in peace and contentment.

Cheers!!

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Superstition And I


I call myself a radical thinker. I jeer at people who attach importance to time, date and period. I take lightly the beliefs of our ancestors. The one , which completely made me break into laughter was the trusted belief in the evil sway of certain person’s eyes.My relative ,used to swear on me  that the evil effects  got transmitted whenever an unwanted , a jealous , individual looks at you. I just brushed aside the whole narration, as a light hearted devolution. I did conceal my suspicion , lest my relative should not feel let down.

This being so, I led a life of my own, not penetrated by superstition, not disturbed by astrology, distanced from numerology and adamantly resistive to superstition. On and off, the good hearted relative of mine gave me advice ,as to keep away from the vicinity of a person who is related to me by my martial ties. I said , “go ahead with your job,do not bother about me.I know how to keep myself intact.” My attitude did not deter him from warning me .and cautioning me when I happened to come across the evil eyes of that specific person.

A fortnight back, I was in robust health. I had to attend a function of the priest in our temple. I made myself available all the two days . The function went on with ease. I took part in all the important rituals along with my husband. The evil eyes followed me , wherever I went. I did not mind it. The next day, I could not get up from my bed, I was down with high fever. I was in a sort of delirium. My eyes were watery, my hands and body were shivering. I was totally sick. The next day, it worsened, and the discomfort and fever continued to rage high. My Physician  made two visits daily . He was perturbed about my depleted comfiture.I was tied to the bed. Incessant cough was rocking me. Nausea was crippling me. There was an irresistible turmoil in the intestine. My husband was shocked , as he had  seen me in such horrible state all through our long married life of 36 years.

Hearing my condition, the good relative of mine ,rushed to me. He stroke  my head with care, and whispered. “How many times , I have pleaded to you to keep out of those evil eyes?You never took it seriously. Now see the suffering you undergo”.


My mind is at cross roads. I recline with exhaustion. Have I to believe  my good  samartian’s thoughts.?I feel dizzy. I am drowsy. Well, slowly , I am accepting my good hearted friend’s words. There is some truth in what he says, I conclude.

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Damn Noise


I heard a cackle,

It was from the pond,

I heard a twitter,

It was from the tree,

I heard a buzz,

It was from the flower,

I heard a chatter,

It was from the forest.

I heard a murmur ,

It was from the river,

I heard a  bellow,

It was from the ocean,

I heard a clutter,

It was from the falls,

I heard a trumpet,

It was from the elephant,

I heard a  tweet,

It was from the bulbul

I heard a  roar,

It was from the lion,

I heard a grunt,

It was from the deer,

I heard a chant,

It was from the temple,

I heard a music,

It was from the congregation,

I heard a babble,

It was from the town,

I heard a damn noise,

It was from the city.

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Swine Flu


The virus is creating a panic all over the world, especially in India and South Asian countries. It is believed to be the outcome of some predominant virus that is prevalent in pigs,and that becomes most pronounced at certain stages. People ,who consume pork are more susceptible to this attack ,than who refrain from eating Pig’s flesh. This is the general impression. But in India, pork is discriminated from the diet mostly and how come there is a spread of this panic virus.

The virus seems to be a mystery. How it attacks?What are its symptoms?How to keep away from this attack?No one is able to give a concrete answer. I feel , that ordinary flu is also mistaken for this strain. Certain times influenza  may ransack the patient , make him  bed ridden and take every bit of power from him. He may have cough, fever, body pain , heaviness in the head, and intestinal turbulence. This will  turn him a sick patient for a week or ten days. He has to be cautiously monitored and put in special doiet rich in supplements to re equip his worn out body.

As such, this epidemic of swine flu has endangered the nations. There is an unwarranted sense of alarm, a ticklish apprehension, and a deceiving symptom ,that a simple cough is misconstrued for swine flu, aan ordinary headache appers to be a symptom of this epidemic. Body pain , may be a result of overwork, but sets the punitive chant , “Oh, I have contrived swine flu”.This mental alogirithm plays a smashing role in spreading this virus.The moan and the mourn , the tremor and the trigger, the upset and the upsurge will be sufficient to be nailed into the coffin . Wriggling in the coffin, we cry hoarsely, “I am a victim of Swine Flu -2009.

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Around The World In Eighty Days


Obama has completed two hundred days in office. A spectacular achievement ,which needs to be applauded. Achievement , in the sense, he has been successful in bringing out a renaissance in the economy, a new look in the health care, a centralised attention on education ,and a pinpointed focus on unemployment. He may have slipped on one or two occasions, but the overall performance is brilliant. His external affairs got an impetus , by his swift move around the world.He has visited so far, 14 countries. wherever he landed, his gift of the gab won the hearts of the people. His diligent approach brought him a roaring applause  from the diplomats ensemble.

The murmur ,the tax payer’s money is utilised for such worldwide sojourns, is heard very feebly. But ,to run  the administration of the United States Of America,a generous outfit has to be set aside . His oration in Saudi, followed by his speech in Egypt  ,were an effective  tool to win the rapport of the Muslims.The virtual animosity and hostility nurtured in the minds of the Muslim youth against the U.S, got dissipated by the friendly warm talk of Obama.  

Back home, his fiery inclination to provide jobs was well received by the senate. There arose a question as how he is going to fund for the new employment when the economy is facing a down turn?He , with his staunch aides developed a programme  in the areas of laying roads, building hospitals, and schools. Infrastructure needs to be developed , to make the nation volatile and move in the right format. Health  ,was another factor that called his attention. He has done a wonderful job, by providing utmost care and world class facilities to patients both in and out.

 

The economy is making a  steady right about turn.AIG has made a neat profit in this quarter after the 2007 slump.A great mark that needs to be taken note off. 71 banks ,have been closed down by the regulators. It is a pretty dull dissuading  trend in the reviving scenario.But the shoe, when it starts pinching your toes , should be discarded.Never try to cut your toes to fit your shoes. Similarly the banks appear to be provoking thorns in the bush .They have to be eliminated , to transform the economy into a robust ,healthy one.

Obama needs all praise for his daring endeavour. His indulgence is comparitively riskier than the launching of a satellite. He has succeded so far. It is the initila days that pose a threat, but once you get acquainted with the nuances of the administration , and understand the machinery of governance, you can surely win accolades.

All the best Obama!

 

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Singapore-Clean eh!!!


The encircling air around Singapore is highly polluted. The atmosphere resurrects a complexity in breathing.The environment is like most of the other  countries,posing a mild threat to nature. The ad prop litter free is a a malapropism. The streets are strewn with thin garbage bags, cigar butts,and disposable paper cups and plates. The penalty for being unmindful to cleanliness is 150 Singapore dollars. In spite of this heavy dose , I saw many incidents which impress ill on her surroundings.

First, I reconciled myself saying that I am in the midst of Jalan besar,in the criss cross junction of Serangon Road, and Orwell road,where coffee shops, eateries,and provision stores abound. But , later chided myself ,telling me that the most populated areas, should be the most well kept ones. A slight negligence  has set in, I feel. The sanitary and health authorities need to take special attention to keep the area safe for tourists.The quality of food served in these restaurants are far below the standard. The Plates and cups are cleaned ,but not to the appropriate levels.There is a fallback in the monitoring of the day to day to management by the civic body. I was frozen , when I saw large cubes of ice being unloaded from a lorry, and to make matters worse , the huge blocks of ice were hammered with iron rods.The ice finds its way into the restaurants as to chill the fresh juices and milkshakes.I resolved not to take any chilled juices till I leave Singapore.

The aftermath ,of a week in Singapore ,was a thoroug  run own.I was down with high fever,result of   severe abdominal upset.The sensitive intestine suffered very badly. I had nausea, vomiting ,and delirium set in. My physician was confused ,as to what have I contracted from Singapore.My breathing slowly turned to be heavy. I was subjected to incessant cough.I was whooping for a normal breath. My fever raged unabated. I could not swallow a spoon of water. I compelled myself to an ounce of hot milk.Out came the flow of liquid, with such force, that I stood terrified. What is going to happen to me?I chose a place , for a week halt -Singapore, a safe haven for travellers. But the experience I got ,is nightmarish. If it had been any other country, I would have taken safety measures, to keep me away from such relevant flaws. Just ,it happened to be Singapore, I took it easy,and I am paying for my light heartedness now.

I am still in the veil of exhaustion. My mind is absolutely empty ,as I find myself hard to cope up with my physical  depletion..A week in Singapore has cost me heavy, both financially and physically. The financial part can be earned. The disarray ,I experienced all this fortnight will leave me a wreck for months to come. Am I entitled to any compensation from the Singapore Government?If so ,inform me, I would gladly accept it