Monday, February 11, 2013

Democracy - Bane or Boon?

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people” -  Abraham Lincoln.




Though there are various interpretations of democracy by political-thinkers, bureaucrats and philosophers, but this one memorable quote by Abe Lincoln aptly summarizes them all. Yes, a democracy is vested in the hands of a people. It is we, the people who make or break a democracy. So how far did the largest democracy in the world, India progress by adopting a democratic rule? Is democracy really hampering our growth? Forget all this. Are we really a TRUE DEMOCRACY?


Before searching for our answers, we should agree to the fact that no system is foul proof and each has its own merits and demerits provided how we tend to use it or misuse it. By adopting a democracy we are still a better off country when compared to countries like China and several Arab countries. The people of India are still entitled to elect their own leaders and name them as protectors of realm. Democracy has provided everyone with food, work, education and more importantly self expression. Self expression and freedom of innovation are two great aspects of a vibrant democracy. They breed progress and real development of a nation, on any given day. It provides social security to all the sections of the society. Democracy served the purpose it intended to and it is the only way through which India will ever achieve any progress.



So then what is hampering our real growth? The crux of democratic governance lies in the fact that though it is arguably the best form of rule in the 21st century, it is pretty difficult to establish a democratic rule (that too in a country where there is a huge diversity in culture, traditions, language, customs, rituals etc from state to state.) The Indian democracy is largely vested in the hands of rural public. The uneducated and illiterate citizens tend to get affected by vote bank politics, caste-ism and regionalism (These factors affect the election results big time!) largely owing to our diversified society. (Thanks to Unity in Diversity too). Nepotism, Red Tape-ism - you name it. It only goes without saying that even a Standard I child speaks about bribes in this country. Hierarchy and bureaucracy cause delays big time. All said and done a democracy still gives a chance to (or rather is bound to give a chance to) a politician who successfully failed (read corrupted) in his first term by all means and sorts. This is undeniably not acceptable. But we can only hope for a meager change to our otherwise bleak future. 



But I'll conclude this post by only saying that a true democracy is never a hindrance to real growth. It largely depends on how we try to twist it owing to our personal interests. On a personal front I feel that if every citizen starts working towards a vested interest in the society, then democracy truly achieves its real purpose and harbors real prosperity.



P.S Please keep in mind that a big super power bursted in 1991 for the obvious reasons. Now if there is any new super power which is awaiting the same fate in near future i.e PRoC. So all Hail Democracy.




Friday, January 6, 2012

DeTour 2011 :)


So another year goes down in history. 2011 was better than 2009 and 2010 for me. I've been in  deeper shits those years than this one! Now I don't want to remind myself of those face palm moments and I am starting this year afresh with a perfect mind and of course I am more than happy with the happenings of 2011.When I now look back in these 20 years of my life there are many years special,and Life was always special (~Paulo Coelho)in one or more ways,but when you start out a new year, we'll always check what the preceding year has given us and try to balance that with what we expect for the coming year to give us. Don't we?

Well well, I am not sure what 2012 has in store for me, may be some setback in my career, may be even a 98 percentile in CAT (I've to still start my prep!!!, but still I go with this option!!)or the much talked about APOCALYPSE!! But for the past few years I am trying to make something positive out of every mishap happening, thanks to my few good friends and my DAD, I am able to make myself happy :) Good thing is that Happiness comes only when we relish it not when we ask for it and the Bad thing is Happiness never comes alone :( It has all the strings attached to it! So what is that boon that makes us happy forever?? Will the rationale mind of man be able to figure it out in this ever-changing world?? OR is it something we've to ask for ourselves or question ourselves?? May Mr.CB may answer this :)) And yes people I've a question- When does Mr.CB became a motivational and  inspirational writer??(Everybody is saying so!)

Off the record I liked R2020 to an extent unlike his other books(2 States is an exception and 5.Some One to an extent). No that he is a bad writer,but the hype or craze around all these books is unnecessary and if that is what JANTA's opinion, I still respect him :)Respectful criticism,isn't it ?? :P And this new year resolution would be blog as much as time permits and I know earlier I was lazy and not too serious about this,but this time....

All well and said Now bidding a good bye :) and with a Happy New Year 2012 :)) !!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Madness is back :)

For the past 2 weeks I was happy about the feedback for my posts and also that someone actually dug into the depths of it.I am glad that people started appreciating my work.It is not everyday that you sit with a whole lot of  people and argue/debate over everything that intrigues you.And i.e. why I chose this platform :)And also a big thanks to one man :)

Saturday, April 16, 2011

The O'Range Effect!!

The last blog about Life and Living was something which is very close to m heart and also something which I actually wanted to share with everyone(which I also actually tried many times,but U know!) 


Well,occasionally U hear a gong so distinct that it reverberates through millions of neurons which lie dormant for thousands of seconds.It's at this precise moment that you woke up to the new dawn and realize what had just happened.This feeling is no less compared to the first rays of sun on wintry mornings which strike you gently that you can't help but conclude that  "Life is Beautiful" !!Yes, Life is Beautiful..La vita รจ bella(Robert Benigni will answer!!).What makes life so beautiful????



Is it love?!!!



Love makes Life beautiful(I'm already getting the humming :-P Thanks to DSP!!)The O'logy of love is the thing that made Keats and Shakespeare sit and write for hours..Romeo to climb towers and Jack to sacrifice his life...So if your destiny and fate are alike you are bound to fall in love!!You can only start searching it's whereabouts but end up finding that you've actually traveled the very entire way without even knowing the same..!!!



I observed this celebration of love in many forms(of course many will ).Seriously to crack this analogy may be some one has to write another sort of Testament or Bible..:):)Well actually even I wanted to write something and ended up with some crap...!!!It's difficult to describe it in four letters..that's all I can say...!!





This is ~M@no#ar.k!~ signing off...:):)


 P.S: Still can't come out of this dialogue.."Oka samudranni chudaali boss"!!!!!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Vedam of Life..


Vadabba Jeevitham..!

Life is a twisted tale of compromises.Ee mukka Vedam cinema chudakunda kuda cheppochu anukondi!But when you look back into your time line you always feel that you are missing something.But who knows the perfect recipe for happiness in life??Maybe we should ask Sanjeev Kapoor...


What is the biggest compromise in our life..??

Love..Dosthi...Studies...Well it is difficult to answer and I think even the answer changes with the person.Alfred Hitchcock once quoted "Life is more like a suspense thriller" Well he made Psycho,so maybe he is partly right.

So the basic question we are now facing is What is Life and Humanity?Many have answered it but I bet no answer will satisfy our appetite for the quest of life.Everyone might have crossed many debacles and critical stages,might have enjoyed many magic and alluring moments,might have even witnessed some embarassing moments in their lives.Believe man..Life has it all!!So ultimately we have to rely on the fact that...
                 
                      "Life goes on come what may"!!

P.S: Perugu Vada Lo Perugu Vuntundi Kani Pulihora Lo Puli Undadu..Smart dialogues Evadaina Cheptadu.Now that applies even for me!!!

This is ~M@no#ar.k!~ signing off...:)




Tuesday, March 29, 2011

From Eastern Ghats to Middle Himalayas...

Hello guys..this is my blog!



Well little do I know about the engineering in IITs but still I am here(Well you know when your parents continuously remind you that it was and will be your dream right from your 8th class you are left with the least options!!!)And now that was past and I am finally here and writing my blog sitting in Insti's P.C. Lab.

This always seemed to me like a long,never ending journey  when I first thought of this in my Intermediate.But there were still other problems(not exactly) may be claustrophobia(It was Hyderabad!!) and waiting for my life to have some unexpected twists.I had acquainted some new friends though they actually speak in a way different accent(I already quoted "Hyderabad"!! )But my mother's daily reminders made me look seriously into the matter(But never expected Mandi).

Life was never the same as I thought it would be.I think this is the case for most of us.I never expected that I would be actually pursuing engineering in a place which is 40 km odd from Kullu district when I was first (literally) watching those locales in Deshamuduru movie in Sangam theater in Vizag!!Well the earth is round(Magellan has proved it!) and now I am here at Mandi.But of course I didn't find any Vaishali here..:)(Or may be I already have her!)

Well that's all I've now to share with you guys..This is ~!!m@no#ar.k~ signing off!!