No, I didn't mean to blog anything on motor sports. Not being a great follower of either formula-1 or MotoGP, I'll stick to the those aspects of life, which are integral to us, yet takes a little bit of effort in identifying them.
Yes, we are on a fast lane heading nowhere. Yet there is a sense of hurriedness so much so that, we hardly take notice of the niceties surrounding us. It's like someone heading somewhere, ignoring the scenic beauty on the way.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The Political Tamasha
The political scenes of Karnataka for the last two months would even embarrass the best of the sas-bahu soaps. Such has been the change of stands(if any?) by both JDS and BJP that, it was an excellent opportunity for the bookies to look beyond cricket, soccer. The Will-they-Won't-they game has been finally brought to an end by dissolving the assembly.
Anybody who knew Deve Gowda, was sure enough of power transfer not being done smoothly. But the way Gowda and his sons have handled the whole saga is well beyond the expectations of even the best Gowda-Knower's. When Gowda did a U turn, assuring BJP about the power transfer unconditionally, he might have tried bringing down the sympathy wave that BJP was about to ride on, by projecting them to power hungry, with fake ideologies. He has succeeded in that to an extent, as people wouldn't probably sympathize with them as much this time as it is their foolishness this time.
As it stands, Congress seems to be having a slight advantage by steering itself away from all this mess. They were right in not entertaining the Gowda's offer to form the coalition for the second time. By this, Gowda has exposed himself to the core. It will be one hell of a poll for JDS to face.
Being made to watch all this dirty linen being washed in public at such level, both democracy and it's citizens are being made mockery off. The whole idea of allowing the coalition formation is prone to such horse-trading. There is huge loophole in the way the constitution of India/Election commission operates.
Consider a voter who had voted BJP only because it didn't have a Gowda or it isn't a JDS. By allowing such coalitions, he is being disrespected of his choice and that's enough a motivation for him not to turn up for the voting next time around. If there are any parties with coalition interests, they must be forced to have just single candidature at each of the constituencies they are contesting from. Thus, enabling the voter to know his fate pretty much in advance. Inconclusive results can be reduced by lowering the criteria of 2/3rd of seats. Unless some measures are taken towards these, such exploitations will continue by the likes of Gowda's.
Anybody who knew Deve Gowda, was sure enough of power transfer not being done smoothly. But the way Gowda and his sons have handled the whole saga is well beyond the expectations of even the best Gowda-Knower's. When Gowda did a U turn, assuring BJP about the power transfer unconditionally, he might have tried bringing down the sympathy wave that BJP was about to ride on, by projecting them to power hungry, with fake ideologies. He has succeeded in that to an extent, as people wouldn't probably sympathize with them as much this time as it is their foolishness this time.
As it stands, Congress seems to be having a slight advantage by steering itself away from all this mess. They were right in not entertaining the Gowda's offer to form the coalition for the second time. By this, Gowda has exposed himself to the core. It will be one hell of a poll for JDS to face.
Being made to watch all this dirty linen being washed in public at such level, both democracy and it's citizens are being made mockery off. The whole idea of allowing the coalition formation is prone to such horse-trading. There is huge loophole in the way the constitution of India/Election commission operates.
Consider a voter who had voted BJP only because it didn't have a Gowda or it isn't a JDS. By allowing such coalitions, he is being disrespected of his choice and that's enough a motivation for him not to turn up for the voting next time around. If there are any parties with coalition interests, they must be forced to have just single candidature at each of the constituencies they are contesting from. Thus, enabling the voter to know his fate pretty much in advance. Inconclusive results can be reduced by lowering the criteria of 2/3rd of seats. Unless some measures are taken towards these, such exploitations will continue by the likes of Gowda's.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Jab They Met.....
Jab We Met is a feel-good movie. It moves everyone with the find-yourself-in-it-kinda scenes. It all starts with a heart broken Shahid starting his no-where-to-go journey and happens to meet Kareena heading towards Bhatinda (If there were to be a Kareena in every Bhatinda express, the train would be full of heart broken's :-). And Shahid wonders at Kareena and gets to change his outlook towards his own life.
Kareena steals the show with a performance that would compel one to call her to be the soul of this whole act. She has perfectly come across as a pretty, jovial, live-for-the-day, follow-your-heart and never-to-forget-museum-piece. Shahid has done enough to justice his role. Director Imtiaz Ali presents the story with both fast pace and humor and manages to keep it light hearted through out, almost. Ali could have done himself a favour by not prolonging the second half that further, it could have been wrapped much earlier. But he does succeed in not boring the audience with that prolonged portion.
The movie is blessed with catchy one liners and a different kinda music. Its a definite WATCH.
Kareena steals the show with a performance that would compel one to call her to be the soul of this whole act. She has perfectly come across as a pretty, jovial, live-for-the-day, follow-your-heart and never-to-forget-museum-piece. Shahid has done enough to justice his role. Director Imtiaz Ali presents the story with both fast pace and humor and manages to keep it light hearted through out, almost. Ali could have done himself a favour by not prolonging the second half that further, it could have been wrapped much earlier. But he does succeed in not boring the audience with that prolonged portion.
The movie is blessed with catchy one liners and a different kinda music. Its a definite WATCH.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
