Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Corruption - the perennial menace

My mathematics teacher always used to say "Mathematics rules the world". How true!!!
Its indeed the 'Mathematics of money' that rules the world. Right from birth to death ie.. from getting a birth certificate to getting the death certificate one needs to face this same ordeal.

Even when we are criticizing our politicians and bureaucrats for the corruption, its highly important for one to look into why this menace is present. If you ask me, I would say the prime reason for this is the tax scheme that we are having in India. The tax rates be it the Income tax, sales tax or the corporate tax all are quite high. As a reason, there is increased urge for getting more money. So one to easiest ways in curbing this problem is to have a revamp of the tax structure.

There of course is the problem of excess greed and power. We have two evident examples for this right in the present scenario itself - Mr.Lalit Modi (IPL) and Mr.Suresh Kalmadi (CWG). In both the cases the monopoly of both the individuals in the respective games proved to be the critical factor. Though both of them are under investigation from the Enforcement Directorate and other related government agencies now, its really disheartening to know that they had such a 'free hand' all these days.

The different campaigns like the Jaago-re, Parivarthan movement have helped a lot is controlling this menace. Its high time that more stringent and efficient policies and laws are made to curb this.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

ALUMNI meet

   I went in for the Reunion today to see a totally new look to my alma-mater. The construction works that were going on when I left is now almost over.
CNSSS in all its glory

Most interesting is the room Rev.Fr.Mathew Thengumpally has got for himself. The room is so large that he can accommodate around 100 detainees at the same time :P Furthermore, more trouble is awaiting our younger generation, CCTV to be put up in each floor to catch hold of miscreants red-handed with video proof :P All thanks to the most inspiring and motivating person all christnagarians have ever seen.....  

From top of the new building one gets to see the run-way, sea and vast expanse of greenery - totally MIND BLOWING sight accompanied by super wind :)  It was great to see most of classmates, interact with the seniors and to know many of the juniors. Heard lots of "unheard" school day miscreants which was totally ROFL stuff :) Thanks a lot to all for giving these ever-lasting memories........

Three years out of school and I still just can't have enough of School days :(

Thursday, October 14, 2010

One awesome CWG experience

                I have never been a ardent follower of multi-discipline games, but this Commonwealth Games has been one awesome experience. Right from the Opening ceremony "MEHENDI" show to the "VANDE MATARAM" now at the closing ceremony, the whole games has been really colourful :)  Seeing the Bird's eye view of the stadium, I felt Delhi has transformed into America or so.
            
                Not just the ceremonies, even the games talent on display was really good. Though number of top class athletes withdrew from the games, they would now be regretting their decisions. Australia though ran away with the show in most of the trades, performance of India was really heartening. No.2 on the medal tally with 38 golds, just perfect on home turf :)  Golds in wrestling and shooting was expected but it was really gr8 to see athletics coming up big time with two golds. Badminton and Table tennis performance also gave a lot of cheer.
            
Amidst all the pre-games controversies and deadline lapses no one expected the games to be conducted so well. I had been a vehement Kalmadi basher, but I think he needs some credit now. ARR would be happy to see the second version clicking. Heavy credit is also due for Bharat Bala the choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies. Hope India can keep up its preparations and host Olympic Games some time soon.......