We fritter away our energies by indulging in trivia and in the process, perhaps, deliberately miss out on the larger issues, burning issues. Is it a ploy by the politicians, helped by the media? In most cases it seems to be so....
1. All About the Tamil Movie, 'Mersel'.
Take the case of the Tamil film, 'Mersel', starring Vijay. Its story line goes something like this. "A few individuals in the medical profession are murdered/kidnapped and the cop investigating the case suspects a doctor and arrests him. But is he the one who is behind these crimes? And why are they taking place?''
The story has been penned by a writer duo, one of which is the script writer of the all time money grosser of recent times, Bahubali. Mersel has all the necessary ingredients for a potboiler and it's indeed a hit! The cash registers are ringing and Vijay's histrionics has been lapped up by the audiences. But it has its share of controversies too.
In the movie there are humorous digs about the demonetisation and GST, prompting a local BJP leader to drag the issue to the court. The matter was settled in court but the controversy has enhanced the popularity of the film.
But my question is as to why a humorous dig at something that has happened/happening should be considered blasphemous? Are we so devoid of humour?
2.The Ease of Doing Business.
I can't understand the delirium caused in the Congress party about the IMF saying that India has jumped thirty points in the 'Ease of doing business' consequent to the reforms carried out by the country. To hint at the whole thing being fudged is preposterous let alone the utterer's childishness and a lack of knowledge about the subject.
On political platforms, the fight between parties must be ideology based and care must be taken not to stoop low so as to score brownie points. Falsehoods and half truths should be avoided by everyone because the same can make uncomfortable comebacks and break the proponent!
Tailpiece.
Maman, along with Mr. Pamposh Kumar of the DST, had dropped by after their 'darshan' at the temple and after getting mixed up about the location of 'The Quarterdeck' to look up Lekha, he said. Damn sweet of him!
1. All About the Tamil Movie, 'Mersel'.
Take the case of the Tamil film, 'Mersel', starring Vijay. Its story line goes something like this. "A few individuals in the medical profession are murdered/kidnapped and the cop investigating the case suspects a doctor and arrests him. But is he the one who is behind these crimes? And why are they taking place?''
The story has been penned by a writer duo, one of which is the script writer of the all time money grosser of recent times, Bahubali. Mersel has all the necessary ingredients for a potboiler and it's indeed a hit! The cash registers are ringing and Vijay's histrionics has been lapped up by the audiences. But it has its share of controversies too.
In the movie there are humorous digs about the demonetisation and GST, prompting a local BJP leader to drag the issue to the court. The matter was settled in court but the controversy has enhanced the popularity of the film.
But my question is as to why a humorous dig at something that has happened/happening should be considered blasphemous? Are we so devoid of humour?
2.The Ease of Doing Business.
I can't understand the delirium caused in the Congress party about the IMF saying that India has jumped thirty points in the 'Ease of doing business' consequent to the reforms carried out by the country. To hint at the whole thing being fudged is preposterous let alone the utterer's childishness and a lack of knowledge about the subject.
On political platforms, the fight between parties must be ideology based and care must be taken not to stoop low so as to score brownie points. Falsehoods and half truths should be avoided by everyone because the same can make uncomfortable comebacks and break the proponent!
Tailpiece.
Maman, along with Mr. Pamposh Kumar of the DST, had dropped by after their 'darshan' at the temple and after getting mixed up about the location of 'The Quarterdeck' to look up Lekha, he said. Damn sweet of him!
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