Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Is it the trend of the times?

I would like to go through a few observations about the present happenings and voice my candid comments on them. What amazes me is the sheer audacity in their happenings, making me wonder as to whether the authors really believe in the frivolousness or they're merely testing waters to chart out a future agenda - an aye or a nay doesn't really matter because they've nothing to lose anyways!

1. Opinion polls.

    There are a lot many opinion polls carried out on almost every aspect of the media - be it in print or on the
    visual medium. Wonder whether the outcomes represent a wide cross section(as one would like to
    presume) or a measly number - it's anyone's guess. To my mind the polls that have been conducted - say,
    psephological predictions or on 'weightier' issues cover a wider audience and hence, authentic in knowing
    predominant or prevalent mood.

    The rest, I'm afraid have no real standing and especially, the 'yes/no' variety that gives me the laughs. For
    example, here's a gem after Leander Paes and his partner, Stepanek had won the US Open's doubles
    trophy,

         "Will Leander Paes break Martina Navratilova's record of winning a grand slam title at 46 years of
          age"?

     And as Perry Mason says, 'the prosecution rests'!

 2. Servicemen into politics.

     Many servicemen, having shed their uniforms, have tried their luck at politics and quite a few have
     succeeded. And why not? I'm of the firm opinion that the fine values imbibed during their training in
     the armed forces make them a different class altogether, who would really care for the welfare of the
     masses and may, there be many. No, I ain't making out a case for myself.

     Rajyavardhan Rathore, seems to be the latest to join the bandwagon. He'd done us proud by winning
     the silver medal in shooting, during the Athens Olympics. While stepping into the political arena, he
     needs to understand that the ultimate success would be his only by a genuine allegiance to the Academy
     credo of 'service before self' - the associated power, glamour and glitz are too short lived! And above
     all, the essence is to be a good human being. Period!

     I say this because, a few years ago, he hadn't acquitted himself well when a brother officer was badly
     mauled by his dogs. Handling fame and wealth is a tough job old boy and therein lies the strength of
     your upbringing!!


Tailpiece.

I'm awaiting the punishment that's gonna be meted out to the guilty in connection with the Delhi gang rape case of last year. Sincerely hope that the young lady's sad end would not go in vain!

          

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