The Game of Killing

Terrorism has no end. In almost every part of the world, people are killing each other on some pretext - the latest and most deadly being terrorist attacks. It’s so sad to see pictures of person crying in pain or having lost their dear ones.

In Russia, the recent metro suicide bomber attacks have killed about 39, injuring many. Many have died on their way to hospital. What’s the use of shouting for peace and brotherhood, when it takes a few seconds to end one’s life? Is it so simple? It seems to be at least keeping in mind mass killing every now and then in various cities of the world.

Another danger to mankind comes from communal clashes. In the old city of Hyderabad, communal groups are shedding blood in the name of religion. Still now curfew is remains in various parts of the city, with RAF (Rapid Action Force) moving on the streets, keeping an eye on the insurgents.

Who can ever forget the Godhra massacre or the Babri Masjid demolition by Kar Sevaks in 2002? With increasing urge for a better living and so-called “rat race” among upper and middle class to earn more and live better – jealousy among people are on the rise. Men are wasting no time in pushing the other person aside to make his way to the top in their respective fields. I guess, even we have become a part of this rat race game!

Sin in the name of Spiritualism

The way the baba’s or spiritual gurus are showing their tricks on national TVs (video clips taken from hideous spots) has forced many to raise their eyebrows against religious institutions. The video coverage of Swami Nityananda with a South Indian actress only justify the increasing perversion among these so-called sadhus, who always seem to speak of attaining salvation and peace, leaving family life and passion behind.

As Lord Gautama Buddha and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu did (left their home, family and all pleasures of material life to gain peace of mind and enlightenment), so these saints claim to be like them. But it’s really a matter of shame to find them soon in the arms of women. They are burden to the society and in the name of God they are causing immense damage to the age-old Indian culture and tradition.

They simply have no right to play with the emotions of so many people, who come daily to get their blessings and have become their ardent devotees. How sick they are to behave like this! The news channels are continuously showing the clippings and pictures taken from some remote corner of the room.

Legal proceedings have been started against the baba and his men. Let’s see what comes out from this case – a snake or something much bigger than this!!

Sob Kuch Maya’wati’ Hya!

Mayawati seem to believe in “sob kuch maya hya!” What else. This middle-aged lady is in headlines again (first being in the Taj Corridor Case) for the huge garland that she wore on the eve of celebrating the 25th anniversary of her party – BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party).I am not against her wearing a garland, but the fact that the garland was not made of mere flowers, but of real 1,000 rupee notes made me sit straight! Yes, it’s true. And believe me, when I first saw the picture, I was left wondering whether this is for real or am I day dreaming!!

The long, thick garland contains (I don’t know) how many 1,000 rupee notes! At first, the party members said its only Rs. 25 lakhs. Later, the amount increased to Rs. 1 crore and then to Rs. 5 crores. I am made to believe, money lies scattered here and there in UP.

And why not! It’s only quite recently that the Chief Minister of UP – Mayawati, who claims she is from a dalit family, has said in public that the government has no money to help the victims of Pratapgarh tragedy. And now from where is the money flowing? Is it from party cadre’s pockets or from us – innocent citizens, who struggles everyday to earn their living? There’s no answer to this or perhaps no one is willing to answer.

Last but not the least, again a cash garland of Rs.18 lakhs was presented by party workers to their dear leader this morning. In spite of much controversy from the opposition parties – Congress and BJP, and adverse reactions from different sectors of the society, BSP is in no mood to step back. The party members have even said, they will happily go on gifting ‘madam’ with cash garlands in the future, if she accepts them.

What a Show!

Do you believe in these TV shows where people come to select their bride or groom? It’s only on the last weekend that for another time Rahul Mahajan found his perfect soulmate in Dimpy Ganguly, the Kolkatan bong beauty (the first being Rakhi Sawant and Illias).

The show seemed to attract whole lot of crowd, and lots of beautiful girls gathered to woo Rahul and get engaged to him. I wonder what’s so special about him!

His past is not so rosy, with charges against him of keeping drugs or drug-related charges. It is with the support of his late father, the well-known politician Pramod Mahajan that he got released from jail.

However, his father suffered an untimely death, being shot by his own younger brother Pravin Mahajan. It was at this time that his childhood sweetheart Sweta came at his side and they even married! But once again, it has its own stories to tell, as the wedding was not so successful, and it eventually led the the couple to get divorced in 2008.

And, now, sitting in 2010, we got to see this man, Rahul Mahajan again getting married after so much of hassle-bustle. I wonder what made those young, aspiring girls to come at this kind of a show and that too to get Rahul as a groom!

All the more, there are Indian audiences sitting in front of the TV and surfing channels just to see “their act”. Girls were making his favourite dishes, flirting and trying to do all sorts of things to win Rahul’s heart. But, finally it was Dimpy who was the lucky (or unlucky whatever!) one out.