The colours of holi is a great leveller in India. People across India celebrate this festival with spirit and joy. The colour on the faces doesn't discriminate between rich and the poor. The coloured faces brings joy and happiness among the masses.
The different colours of Holi spread the feeling of unity and integrity amongst the people.
Childrens enjoy the colours and throw balloons to each other. The feeling of animosity is diluted as and when colours are exchanged. People come out in large numbers both in rural and urban areas and celebrate Holi - The festival of colours and joy.
Monday, March 1, 2010
It's time for Indian Hockey to rise again
India has outplayed Pakistan with score at 4-1 in a thrilling Pool B match of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. I think the time has come when Indian Hockey is expected to return to its glorious past.
I cheer for Indian Hockey and am sure millions across the country will do the same.
I cheer for Indian Hockey and am sure millions across the country will do the same.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Union Budget 2010-11: Not much for the common man
Budget acknowledges the fact that double digit inflation needs to be tackled on an urgent basis. Food price index in January stood at 17.56 % after touching 20 percent in December. But the measures announced does not provide the solution to this grave issue except for weak assurances by the FM-Pranab Mukherjee. First of all, the proposed increase in the price of fuel is likely to have an impact on the commodity prices due to higher transportation costs.
No respite to taxpayer at the lowest ladder of the income group. Rs 1.6 lakh exemption remain untouched except for Rs 20,000 rebate provided to those who can invest in infrastructure bonds.
On one count, the definition of affordable housing has undergone dramatic change with Rs 15-30 lakh becoming the norm. Now buying a house would be more difficult for the average middle class especially the salaried class whose income is upto 5 lakh per annum. It's a double side sword for the lowest and middle income groups.
Person earning more than 1.6 lakh and upto 5 lakh has to not only pay taxes as earlier. If the bechara middle class has to buy a house now, he has to pay higher rates almost twice the rate than what prevailed 3-4 years back, thanks to government and builders mili bhagat. He will also have to shell out housing loan interest to the banks and spend a life time to own a house. The basic housing is the fundamental right of every citizen of India. Why can't the government take steps in this direction and give respite to the common man?
People who are earning less than Rs 13,000 per month can be said to be living under poverty as per the tax norms. Food inflation coupled with real estate price hike is like slow poison for the average middle class person of India.
No respite to taxpayer at the lowest ladder of the income group. Rs 1.6 lakh exemption remain untouched except for Rs 20,000 rebate provided to those who can invest in infrastructure bonds.
On one count, the definition of affordable housing has undergone dramatic change with Rs 15-30 lakh becoming the norm. Now buying a house would be more difficult for the average middle class especially the salaried class whose income is upto 5 lakh per annum. It's a double side sword for the lowest and middle income groups.
Person earning more than 1.6 lakh and upto 5 lakh has to not only pay taxes as earlier. If the bechara middle class has to buy a house now, he has to pay higher rates almost twice the rate than what prevailed 3-4 years back, thanks to government and builders mili bhagat. He will also have to shell out housing loan interest to the banks and spend a life time to own a house. The basic housing is the fundamental right of every citizen of India. Why can't the government take steps in this direction and give respite to the common man?
People who are earning less than Rs 13,000 per month can be said to be living under poverty as per the tax norms. Food inflation coupled with real estate price hike is like slow poison for the average middle class person of India.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Make Mamata Travel in Mumbai Local to understand the pain of Mumbaikars
I'm not at all satisfied with the Railway Budget 2010-11 from Mumbaikar's point of view. I stay at Virar and commute daily to Sewri. I spend more than 4 hours every day in the to and fro journey. Most of my time is wasted in finding a train to commute, that too travelling in a standing position. The trains are so crowded that even first class becomes third class compartment. People don't have enough space to stand, keep their bags etc.
Adding to our woes is the slow speed of the Mumbai locals. It takes more than 40 minutes for us to travel between Virar and Borivali.
Why can't the railways provide us faster transportation?
Why can't they give us point-to-point durantos?
Why should we pay first class fare to get third class treatment?
On the harbour line, 9 coaches should have been converted to 12 coaches long back. Mamata Banerjee has not mentioned anything of this sort even in this budget.
The new trains are good as far as interiors are concerned but doesn't seem to be long lasting. Within few years, it has started to crumble.
Why can't we have wide bridges at all stations?
Why can't the railway remove all the stalls from the platforms and house them outside the station or vertically when there is no space for the commuters to stand. Go to Dadar Station to experience this.
We need double the capacity of the Mumbai Locals as of now. Most of the commuters in Mumbai travel with proper ticket. Why the amount earned from Mumbai is not spent here and drained to Bihar or Bengal?
When that day will come when travelling in Mumbai Local will be joyous ride?
When the filth along the tracks, at the platform, in the subway will be removed. Who is accountable for all this?
Why can't the railways put the names of the people along with their contacts on Stations who are responsible for different task.
Also in case they are not executing their task, the superiors name should be mentioned to whom the public can report their grievance.
Adding to our woes is the slow speed of the Mumbai locals. It takes more than 40 minutes for us to travel between Virar and Borivali.
Why can't the railways provide us faster transportation?
Why can't they give us point-to-point durantos?
Why should we pay first class fare to get third class treatment?
On the harbour line, 9 coaches should have been converted to 12 coaches long back. Mamata Banerjee has not mentioned anything of this sort even in this budget.
The new trains are good as far as interiors are concerned but doesn't seem to be long lasting. Within few years, it has started to crumble.
Why can't we have wide bridges at all stations?
Why can't the railway remove all the stalls from the platforms and house them outside the station or vertically when there is no space for the commuters to stand. Go to Dadar Station to experience this.
We need double the capacity of the Mumbai Locals as of now. Most of the commuters in Mumbai travel with proper ticket. Why the amount earned from Mumbai is not spent here and drained to Bihar or Bengal?
When that day will come when travelling in Mumbai Local will be joyous ride?
When the filth along the tracks, at the platform, in the subway will be removed. Who is accountable for all this?
Why can't the railways put the names of the people along with their contacts on Stations who are responsible for different task.
Also in case they are not executing their task, the superiors name should be mentioned to whom the public can report their grievance.
Sachin book of cricket records....
The master blaster has done it again. Sachin Tendulkar scored a double ton against South Africa, a formidable opponent in the second ODI on 25th February 2010 and sealed the ODI series in India's favour. No one in the world has yet scored a double hundred in ODI. Saeed Anwar from Pakistan and Charles Coventry from Zimbabwe at some point of time could reach near this magical feature of 200. Even after playing more than 2900 matches, no one could achieve this feat which the little maestro has done it for India.
It seems that records are following Sachin and the not the master blaster. Even after playing for 21 years, he is growing younger day by the day.
Sachin: We, Indians are proud of you and may God bless you with more power to set records which no one could break in the years to come.
It seems that records are following Sachin and the not the master blaster. Even after playing for 21 years, he is growing younger day by the day.
Sachin: We, Indians are proud of you and may God bless you with more power to set records which no one could break in the years to come.
Monday, February 22, 2010
FM: Are you listening to Mumbaikar?
Dear Pranab Mukherjee, Union Finance Minister, Government of India
We the residents of Mumbai often called as Mumbaikars are looking forward for your budget which can give us respite to our housing & transportation woes.
It has become difficult for Mumbaikars to own a house in Mumbai. The prices are touching sky. When will the Government provide us housing at affordable cost?
Even the definition of affordability has undergone sea change. Now between 15 to 30 lakhs is termed as affordability.
We request you to make our life easy by regulating the real estate prices in Mumbai. Don't join hands with capitalist forces and drive away the actual Mumbaikar on the outskirts with bare minimum amenities. Provide Government land at minimum cost and appoint contractors to develop affordable township for the common man. Else provide us faster transportation and we'll shift on the outskirts upto 100 km from the City.
You need to do a lot for the common man. You need to control inflation. You should at least provide the bare minimum to the poor. You should allocate funds to tighten security apparatus in the city. You need to take care of education of our poor brethren.
The taxes which we are paying goes for the welfare of the elected leaders. Do a complete audit of all the elected representatives with respect to their income over period of years. Let our taxes be used to develop public hospitals, parks, transportation, education. Each and every rupee which we pay is hard earned. See that it is used for the welfare of the common man.
We the residents of Mumbai often called as Mumbaikars are looking forward for your budget which can give us respite to our housing & transportation woes.
It has become difficult for Mumbaikars to own a house in Mumbai. The prices are touching sky. When will the Government provide us housing at affordable cost?
Even the definition of affordability has undergone sea change. Now between 15 to 30 lakhs is termed as affordability.
We request you to make our life easy by regulating the real estate prices in Mumbai. Don't join hands with capitalist forces and drive away the actual Mumbaikar on the outskirts with bare minimum amenities. Provide Government land at minimum cost and appoint contractors to develop affordable township for the common man. Else provide us faster transportation and we'll shift on the outskirts upto 100 km from the City.
You need to do a lot for the common man. You need to control inflation. You should at least provide the bare minimum to the poor. You should allocate funds to tighten security apparatus in the city. You need to take care of education of our poor brethren.
The taxes which we are paying goes for the welfare of the elected leaders. Do a complete audit of all the elected representatives with respect to their income over period of years. Let our taxes be used to develop public hospitals, parks, transportation, education. Each and every rupee which we pay is hard earned. See that it is used for the welfare of the common man.
Kudos to the Indian Cricket Team
Well Done. Team India.
Dhoni's team is on the victory march ever since they have won the second test match held at Kolkatta's Eden Gardens in the last week. Not only we have retained the No. 1 spot in Test Cricket with this victory. Yesterday, Dhoni's has outdone South Africa in the 1st ODI and began the series with a winning note.
It seems Dhoni ne opponent ko Dho Dala.
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