Game Over? I guess not...

Sunday morning, when I flipped over the newspaper, I came across an article on the editorial page. Writer Chetan Bhagat of the ' Five Point Someone' and ' A Night at the Call Center' fame urges the citizens of India to boycott the Commonwealth Games. He feels the corruption of some of the ministers must be punished, and he sees this as the best opportunity to do so.
Mr. Bhagat, I duly respect you and your opinions, I would however ask you  of that the nationality that you hold. If you claim to be an Indian citizen, I need not remind you of your duties as a citizen. Boycotting the games by the Indian nationals would be insulting the country on and international forum. I myself would like to see the corrupt ministers punished in such a way that no one in the future dares to commit such crime. But never at the cost of the country's reputation.
Mr. Bhagat, is this another publicity stunt like the previous one for that happened after the success of '3 Idiots', where you claimed you had not been given the credibility for your work? The inhabitants of this counrty have brought you the name and the fame, since they were the readers of your literature. Besides after being named in the Time Magazines ' 100 Most Influential People', I sincerely believe that a little share of the responsibility towards the nation falls under your kitty. I'm afraid this extremist opinion of yours may qualify for the 4th Mistake of Your Life.


I will most certainly support the games, and so will millions of Indians!

Who said what?

We are making it in a different language… (therefore) it has become a different movie 
– KAJOL, 
actor, on her upcoming Hindi movie, which is a remake of the English film Stepmom

Ha ha ha! I love the sense of humour of the Bollywood stars, it's like saying 'I'll say you are an idiot in Spanish and it will mean You are adorable'. Sigh! I wish along with the looks, there was an intelligence test for being a super star. 

Shaping Future!

(Times of India, August 23, 2010)

Now at least the parents of this generation will be happy that their kids are well versed with the latest happenings around them. Though nobody would take the ownership if this affects their juvenile minds adversely. So what seems more scary, the little one wanting to become the next Kalmadi or having them live in a state of oblivion. 

P.S. Either ways you might end up complaining, choose wisely!

The Common (wealth) Delusion..

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Operation CWG'; this is the headline that somehow paves its way through to the front page everyday. Just for the record, this is the final try by the government, to save the country from a bag full of muck..err.. shame. So on a lazy Sunday when I was browsing through the newspaper, I came across the article by Shobha De, titled 'Politically Incorrect'. Shobha De being an renowned Indian writer and columnist, gives her view on the current Commonwealth Games state.
I, too hold the opinion that the Aussies really have shown plenty of love for the Indians, from bashing up Indian students to asking their athletes to boycott the Commonwealth Games. We are highly obliged  by the gesture Dawn Fraser. So since Micheal Fennell has given a thumbs up to the security and called it as 'top class' and 'very sound', Shobha politely wants to convey a message to Fraser, 'Don't bother to come'.
As much as i would like to believe that the preparation is going at a good speed, we still continue to lack in some of the basic requirements for the games. Now one of the recent articles put in focus the ambulances that will be for the players at the games, haven't yet arrived. To add to the ignorance, the training of the manpower has not begun yet. The same article also highlights the training put into action by England for the 2013 Olympics. Planning malfunction Delhi or just the power of corruption?

It seems like the Great Indian drama being showcased on national television, Suresh Kalmadi in the lead. Supporting actors Mr. Gill and Mrs. Dikshit. I guess the real life politicians are inspired by the reel life Peepli Live.

To sum it all, i would like to ask just one question, even with such pressure, will aaall be well...?
We shall see!

Safe today, Shoe-ed tomorrow!

Our day to day might sometimes be very monotonous, so to make it a little spicy a new drama hits the stage of politics, everyday. The one I refer to is the incident of Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah being the target of the shoe being thrown at him during the flag hoisting on August 15, in Srinagar.


I was reading the editorial page of the Times of India, today, and it seemed like it is the new 'in thing' to be thrown a shoe at. As this saying in the film Guru goes like ' If the people are talking ill behind your back, it means you must be earning well'. It apparently holds true in today's world. You have a footwear thrown at you, and hey you steal the limelight. The list holds the name of Omar Abdullah among the few other eminent personalities along with George W. Bush, Wen Jiabao, P Chidambram and Asif Ali Zardari. It is just not the person whom the loafers are thrown at, but the gentleman who does the javelin throw, receives his name to fame too. The point I'm struggling to comprehend is why do we need such desperate measures to grab the attention of the people we elect, to serve the citizens. Is it that the government has turned a deaf ear to our greviences and point of view?

In an article published by Hamna Zubair, subeditior at The Express Tribune in Karachi, expresses her views on the shoe target show. Towards the end of the article she urges the shoe throwing act, not to be dismissed as random act of madness, as it actually spells the deeper helplessness. I certainly agree.

The truth lies in the fact that no matter whether it is a minister or a common man, they all need their share of the 'five minutes of fame'. The medium could range from footwear to undergarments. Take your pick folks!

The Opening Line

" All world's a stage, and the men and women are merely players"
         - Willam Shakespear
I say in today's world all men and women may or may not be players, but they most certainly are opinionated. I am no exception. I call myself crazy, fun loving, super opinionated and outspoken. Hailing from a background of Hoteliering, i have been there and seen all about the glitz and glamor. My blog would reflect my views on the Editorial Page of the daily newspaper, i choose this as my theme as the editorial page has the opinions of varied people in fields ranging from politics to Hollywood. I so happen to hold an opinion on almost, everything. I should have a happy time, just critiquing others work!