Jai Jawaan

(on NDTV)....is and has been one of my favourite television shows for quite some time. I appreciate the fact that film stars are being taken to the remote frontiers, where the soldiers guard our nation. Our soldiers are usually very fond of these stars and am sure, must be really excited to mingle along with them.

It gives an opportunity to viewers like us, to visit the frontiers through the television and understand the work our soldiers do, and under what conditions.

The best part of the show, for me, is the segment, when they show messages of families of few soldiers. It is by-far the most emotional moment on the show and nothing can beat that. Our moist-eyed soldiers watch that 2-3 min clip with pride. I am sure, other soldiers, think about their own families while watching that clip. Like in the last episode, with Vidya Balan, one of soldiers saw his new born daughter for the 1st time only on TV !!

It is also so gratifying to know, that these families, against all odds, never ever complain and ask their sons to do the best for the nation. Hats Off !

There have been quite a few of such episodes with numerous stars, and there is no particular episode that we can be called best, because the real stars in each of them are our great Jawans !!

Jai Jawan !!

Tibet

..is at the center of the world's attention for past couple of weeks and is most likely to be there for some time now, at least till the end of Olympics !


So, why do you think, Tibet is suddenly "there". It is most certain that the Tibetans want to grab attention of the world on the eve of Olympics, which is the largest sporting event on this earth, apart from the football world cup (no, cricket has not reached there yet :D). What we all know, which can be sometimes limited, is that Tibetans are demanding independence from China, the super power. Why would one distance from a economic super-power ? Maybe , they are tired of being neglected, suppressed over the years by the Chinese governments. Will they be successful to gain even autonomy, is what remains to see.


What do you expect Chinese to do? Use force some might say to suppress the agitation and that would not be a wild guess. The extent of force, hopefully is lesser than what we can even imagine. With US of A, like its old habit, poking its now economically bleeding nose into this issue, it is potentially going to be a another great war of words between, the two giant (& arrogant) nations


What does India do in all this mess ? Nothing ! Like always India will not utter a word and will remain equidistant from all the parties involved. It is probably unfortunate for the Lamas and the Tibetans, Dharamsala happens in to be in our nation, which does not really believe in taking a stand in any issue. Can't really blame her, the governments are not able to take a firm stand on internal issues as well !!


I happened to go through the following blog, which gives more insight, of what Dharamsala is all about !! http://unseendharamsala.blogspot.com/ and what His Holiness Dalai Lama has been able to achieve over the years. Also, explains why he is revered across the globe.


Finally, lets hope and pray that this and all other conflicts come to an end with "peace" winning the battle yet again !!...Peace can still be given a chance !!

Writing Blogs ?

What is it with writing and me ??



I have lost count the number of times, I have tried to write my thoughts somewhere or other. The best place possible nowadays are the blogs. I had attempted doing that 1st, when blogs were not very popular with the so-called net-savvy people. But, that vanished as quickly as it came. I dont even remember the blog name or the link of my website.



I have been told, that I have the potential to write !!...may be..just may be they might be right. But, something is seriously wrong as well...



Look at this blog, I dont remember the last time I wrote on this one !....but, here we go..the bug bites me again...KEEDA as they say !!..



I have deleted few earlier posts and starting afresh !......