Monday, November 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Plight of Mango Man
Today, while
I was watching the movie named ”Chala Mussaddi – Office Office” directed
by Rajiv Mehra & Pankaj Kapoor as Mussaddi Lal Tripathi, I just felt that
some day or the other we all have faced Mussaddi Lal’s situation. India today is among the most corrupt nations
of the world, after fighting for more two hundred years, is our independence worth
earning this title. Why should the
common man always bear the cost of economic meltdown? After all it is the hard earned money from our
blood & sweat which is drilled out from our pockets in various forms. “paise
ped pe nahi lagte” At one time, bribe was paid for getting wrong things done
but now bribe is paid for getting right things done at right time.
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The
important causes of corruption in India are poor regulatory structure, irrational
process of decision making, official secrecy, lack of empathy, rigid
bureaucratic structures and processes and absence of effective internal control
mechanism. Social acceptability, tolerance for corruption and absence of a formal
system of inculcating the values of ethics and integrity further propagates
corruption.
My purpose
of writing this article is not just to lecture about corruption but I want you
to ponder upon common man’s plight (as we are one of them) & work upon some
innovative ideas to improve the scenario, say no to ill practices. Please take
out some time from your busy weekend schedule to watch the movie, Chala
Mussaddi – Office Office. I am sure, at some point of the
movie you will feel yourself or your loved ones in the shoes of Mussaddi
Lal. What were the circumstances &
how did you tackle the situation? I
welcome you to share your experiences in this post.
“Corruption
and hypocrisy ought not to be inevitable products of democracy, as they
undoubtedly are today” by Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation)
Jaago Mango Man Jaago!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Power Failure or System Failure
The world’s biggest
blackout affecting one-tenth of the global population & India is the
great country making this record. On 31st July 2012, the northern,
eastern & north eastern regions were doomed to darkness with successive
grid failure. 684 million people in 21 states & union territories were affected.
The power collapse disrupted normal life, rail & air services, schools,
colleges, business, hospitals as well as industrial production in various
sectors.
Why more than half of
India population was plunged powerless? Who is to be blamed? The problems
are familiar, higher losses due to petty power theft, inability of firms to
pass on the burden of higher coal & gas prices & failure of the
government to clear the subsidy. As per the planning commission, the state
regulators often succumb to political pressures on the issue of tariff adjustments.
Sushil Kumar Shinde was taken out of the
power ministry; he managed to emerge out of the darkness India has plunged into
to land in the home ministry. What’s
going on? For two days in a row, Monday & Tuesday, the grid has collapsed
& India is in the midst of clueless power crisis & Shinde is rewarded with
a promotion. Bringing a new minister in charge of the power ministry will
hardly make a difference at this point & it only indicates an escape for
the government. The Electricity Act has
to be implemented properly & firmly by the government.
A unit saved is one unit generated. Save now or else there
will be nothing to save in future.
Here are some tips to save electricity-
- Whenever you move out of a room do switch off lights and all the machines as well eg. TV, computer, video games etc. In case you’re going out of town unplug these very machines for they have stand-by functions which consume electricity even when turned off. If you turn off your monitor for a minute, a bulb can be lit in some remote part of India for about 2 minutes.
- Use the washing machine only when you have a full load of clothes and not just 2-3 clothes, that would be a sure waste of power.
- Open shades instead of turning on lights.
- Close the doors and windows when air conditioning is on and put off the AC half an hour before you leave the room.
- If possible try shading your AC unit, if under bright sun it can use upto 5% more energy.
- Always better to use fluorescent light bulbs as they use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs.
- Decide what you need from the fridge before opening it so that you don’t needlessly waste electricity standing with the door open while you look inside.
Let’s make individual contribution
before expecting any major change.
Jai Hind!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Some facts about our very own Mehendi (henna)
There's also documentation that henna was used in ancient Egypt to stain the fingers and toes of the Pharaohs prior to mummification. In the 17th century
India, the barber’s wife usually applied henna on women. Henna designs are
used to celebrate any special occasion - /an initiation, a birth of an baby/
and remains a sacred practice intended not just to beautify the body but to
invite grace and good fortune into one’s home, one’s marriage, and one’s
family. It’s kind of talisman, a blessing upon the skin, believed by many.
Most women from that time, in India, are depicted with their hands and feet adorned with henna, regardless of their social class and marital status. Marriages and henna in India have had a long relationship and the tradition can be traced back to centuries. There are special mehendi ceremonies held prior to weddings where the bride-to-be is adorned with mehendi designs. The mehendi ceremonies are considered to be auspicious and, it is deemed, strengthens the bond between the husband and wife. Henna was also used in religious ceremonies in ancient Egypt and Greece.
Black Henna or the popular mehendi among tourist: Facts And Risks
- Black henna is not the natural henna as it is generally made from other plants and artificial substances. Black henna is mostly used in popular tourist destinations and people get tattooed with it without knowing what harm it can cause. The reason why it is considered injurious is because of its Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) content, which not only stains the color of the skin to black instantly but can also trigger several allergic reactions. Sometimes, black henna can even lead to permanent scarring.
- Some people even develop rashes, red sores, itching all over the stained area. The toxic chemical is also linked to severe edema, difficulty in breathing, renal failure, asthma, cancer, etc. Natural henna when made into a paste appears green while PPD based henna paste appears jet black. Checking the ingredients of the henna packet will also give you a fair idea whether it is pure or adulterated with chemical dyes.
Being Natural is always the best. Untill my next post stay safe & enjoy this Ramzaan with fasting, namaaz, dua, charity, special food, shopping & applying mehendi.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Bhindi Chatpat Recipe
This is a very simple & fast yet tasty dish. Many people don't like ladies finger (Bhindi), so pls try-out this new recipe, to change your taste bud.
Ingredients
- Bhindi ( 2 cups long sliced)
- Besan 2 tbsp
- Turmeric 1/4 tsp
- Chilli power 1 tsp
- Chat masala 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil to fry
Method - Cut bhindi into long slices
- mix all the ingredients to make a paste
- now marinate the bhindi in the paste for 15 minutes.
- Finally fry the mixture (without adding any water) until its cooked properly.
Serve hot with chapati/rice.
- mix all the ingredients to make a paste
- now marinate the bhindi in the paste for 15 minutes.
- Finally fry the mixture (without adding any water) until its cooked properly.
Serve hot with chapati/rice.
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