BBC News - Indian state asks Coca-Cola to pay $47m compensation
I find this a bit funny. I don't know and don't want to judge who is guilty. The fun part that makes me laugh is this:
Coca Cola: Icon of American Capitalism.
Kerala: Communist state.
Interesting to see that in the first place, the company was allowed to open a plant, that ran for a few years in Kerala. Interesting to see that the company chose Kerala, out of all places, to open their plant.
Can't find words but really this makes me laugh.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
BBC - Soutik Biswas's India
BBC - Soutik Biswas's India
One of the very few India related articles that I can say is well balanced in it's writing. Factual and yet not going over the top. Stating it as matter of fact and not passing judgments. I like Soutik's style of writing and depth of information and knowledge he reflects.
Keep up good work Soutik. You have one guaranteed reader for sure.
One of the very few India related articles that I can say is well balanced in it's writing. Factual and yet not going over the top. Stating it as matter of fact and not passing judgments. I like Soutik's style of writing and depth of information and knowledge he reflects.
Keep up good work Soutik. You have one guaranteed reader for sure.
BBC News - India's unbearable lightness of being
BBC News - India's unbearable lightness of being
Not only India, it is indeed an obsession throughout East and South East Asia. Thailand, for instance, has more obsession with the 'white' skin. More than 50% of adverts, any media, seen in Thailand, are for whitening products.
Japans' obsession for being 'pale' white, is well known.
Then again, instead of analyzing this syndrome, I look at it a different way. What about those 'white' people wanting to get a tan. Look darker? Funny to see, in Thailand, the locals go extremes to get white. Hats, umbrella, avoid sun, sun block, whitening creams, full length clothing, you name it. They find the westerner a bit crazy, since they wear minimal cloths, lay stark naked on the beach, all for getting dark.
Yes there is this craze of looking fairer and whiter amongst those communities that are inherently dark due to geographical or whatever other reason. To understand this in most simple terms, 'Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence'. Humans have always wanted what they see in others and don't have them.
Not only India, it is indeed an obsession throughout East and South East Asia. Thailand, for instance, has more obsession with the 'white' skin. More than 50% of adverts, any media, seen in Thailand, are for whitening products.
Japans' obsession for being 'pale' white, is well known.
Then again, instead of analyzing this syndrome, I look at it a different way. What about those 'white' people wanting to get a tan. Look darker? Funny to see, in Thailand, the locals go extremes to get white. Hats, umbrella, avoid sun, sun block, whitening creams, full length clothing, you name it. They find the westerner a bit crazy, since they wear minimal cloths, lay stark naked on the beach, all for getting dark.
Yes there is this craze of looking fairer and whiter amongst those communities that are inherently dark due to geographical or whatever other reason. To understand this in most simple terms, 'Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence'. Humans have always wanted what they see in others and don't have them.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
BBC News - Catholic Church sex abuse scandals around the world
BBC News - Catholic Church sex abuse scandals around the world
Time to think. Time to rehash the role and status of a church. Time to accept the flaws and make changes. Nothing is above human dignity. All the religions say so. To serve the humans is to serve GOD.
Do we want to wait for an uprising and total loss of faith in institutions like Church, to take action? There was a time when people looked upon churches in their hours of dire needs and help. I bet you they will think twice.
Truly dedicated, committed people needed in church. Not necessary all of them should be monks. Ordinary people can help too. Make fresh start. Let church re-define its role beyond simply performing rituals and ceremonies and denouncing. Be proactive in bringing human dignity to those who need it.
Time to think. Time to rehash the role and status of a church. Time to accept the flaws and make changes. Nothing is above human dignity. All the religions say so. To serve the humans is to serve GOD.
Do we want to wait for an uprising and total loss of faith in institutions like Church, to take action? There was a time when people looked upon churches in their hours of dire needs and help. I bet you they will think twice.
Truly dedicated, committed people needed in church. Not necessary all of them should be monks. Ordinary people can help too. Make fresh start. Let church re-define its role beyond simply performing rituals and ceremonies and denouncing. Be proactive in bringing human dignity to those who need it.
BBC News - New York police say sorry with cheesecake to pensioners
BBC News - New York police say sorry with cheesecake to pensioners
Now thats what I call piece of decency. Police too should have a heart and behave more humanly. It would help reduce their own stress levels. I can understand their life in the force and dealing with all sorts of weirdos. How ever that should not let them become one.
Good one. Thumbs up to NYPD.
Hope the cops in India learn some of this mannerism and softness to ordinary citizens. I know it is tough call. I am not blaming the cops at all. I have seen their stress levels. I really pity them and wish something can be done about it.
Now thats what I call piece of decency. Police too should have a heart and behave more humanly. It would help reduce their own stress levels. I can understand their life in the force and dealing with all sorts of weirdos. How ever that should not let them become one.
Good one. Thumbs up to NYPD.
Hope the cops in India learn some of this mannerism and softness to ordinary citizens. I know it is tough call. I am not blaming the cops at all. I have seen their stress levels. I really pity them and wish something can be done about it.
BBC News - US calls for 'YouTube' of government data
BBC News - US calls for 'YouTube' of government data
I am stumped. Is this really happening? A government, a country that so very well kept the information away from common masses, is opening the gates?
Hope so.
I am stumped. Is this really happening? A government, a country that so very well kept the information away from common masses, is opening the gates?
Hope so.
Friday, March 19, 2010
BBC News - Spammers survive botnet shutdowns
BBC News - Spammers survive botnet shutdowns
So what to do now? Something must be done and there must be someone with an idea for what to do.
So what to do now? Something must be done and there must be someone with an idea for what to do.
BBC News - Microsoft Choice screen boosts Opera browser
BBC News - Microsoft Choice screen boosts Opera browser
Brilliant. Finally the end of IE monopoly. Now people will truly enjoy the web.
Brilliant. Finally the end of IE monopoly. Now people will truly enjoy the web.
BBC News - Facebook rules out installing 'panic button'
BBC News - Facebook rules out installing 'panic button'
I would think with the technology advancement, that panic button would call local police or something more then simply taking the viewer to another page 'telling' them what to do. However the idea is good. Indeed very good. I don't see why Facebook should not adopt it. Would they want to wait for another tragedy to strike, maybe back home in US to take such action?
A bit disappointed by the statements of Facebook on 'panic button'
I would think with the technology advancement, that panic button would call local police or something more then simply taking the viewer to another page 'telling' them what to do. However the idea is good. Indeed very good. I don't see why Facebook should not adopt it. Would they want to wait for another tragedy to strike, maybe back home in US to take such action?
A bit disappointed by the statements of Facebook on 'panic button'
Thursday, March 18, 2010
BBC News - Can you justify your job title?
BBC News - Can you justify your job title?
One more on Job titles. I am happy that BBC still has the ability to produce some really interesting original work.
One more on Job titles. I am happy that BBC still has the ability to produce some really interesting original work.
BBC News - Your silliest job titles
BBC News - Your silliest job titles
Really a good one. How the madness of calling things a little fancily has taken a hilarious turn. Reminds me of a friend of mine. He is Colon Hydrotherapist, amongst many other things. Introduces himself as 'Shit Inspector'.
For those young aspiring professionals looking for a change of job, don't get carried away with fancy job titles.
Really a good one. How the madness of calling things a little fancily has taken a hilarious turn. Reminds me of a friend of mine. He is Colon Hydrotherapist, amongst many other things. Introduces himself as 'Shit Inspector'.
For those young aspiring professionals looking for a change of job, don't get carried away with fancy job titles.
BBC News - The rise of lazy foods
BBC News - The rise of lazy foods
Very interesting report. Makes me think even more as to what have we done to be so busy and yet not achieve anything substantial that we can be proud of collectively as human race.
On one hand, a very large portion of world population still goes hungry, an elite society, spends hours discussing 'lazy food'? The discussion spins around how a few 'busy' professionals don't have time to cook.
I really don't what to make out of this article. It is interesting. Still on the other hand, mind goes out for those who don't have anything to eat. Lazy or not, they need food.
Very interesting report. Makes me think even more as to what have we done to be so busy and yet not achieve anything substantial that we can be proud of collectively as human race.
On one hand, a very large portion of world population still goes hungry, an elite society, spends hours discussing 'lazy food'? The discussion spins around how a few 'busy' professionals don't have time to cook.
I really don't what to make out of this article. It is interesting. Still on the other hand, mind goes out for those who don't have anything to eat. Lazy or not, they need food.
MF Husain longs for India: Amrita Rao - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India
MF Husain longs for India: Amrita Rao - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India
WHAT? Now we waste bandwidth to discuss a whimsical artists decision to give away his citizenship? With due respect, please, we have enough of wastage on publishing gossips of movie stars and showing bikini clad women on what is 'Worlds Largest' selling English daily news website. Now to add to this gross wastage, we have to read about M F Hussains, longing for India.
Strange, if he did like India, why did he give up Citizenship. Er.. do educate me, when did he give it up and why? I have a feeling, it must be one of those artists reasoning. Something that I could never understand.
WHAT? Now we waste bandwidth to discuss a whimsical artists decision to give away his citizenship? With due respect, please, we have enough of wastage on publishing gossips of movie stars and showing bikini clad women on what is 'Worlds Largest' selling English daily news website. Now to add to this gross wastage, we have to read about M F Hussains, longing for India.
Strange, if he did like India, why did he give up Citizenship. Er.. do educate me, when did he give it up and why? I have a feeling, it must be one of those artists reasoning. Something that I could never understand.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Defiant Mayawati felicitated with another cash garland - India - The Times of India
Defiant Mayawati felicitated with another cash garland - India - The Times of India
Under law of common sense, Mayawati, in view, should be disqualified as leader of poor and oppressed people. In two days, she gets cash worth in Lakhs of rupees, then she ain't poor herself and non of that money is going to poor either. In fact a part of that money could have come from the poor. Such theatrics, I feel, should be banned from politics.
Then again, this is India. Can't do without such clowns else our politics would be so boring.
On a serious note, it is indeed saddening to see such a waste of money, where so ever it came from, in celebrating and boosting ego of one boisterous arrogant opportunist political leader. Someone who has maintain the divide in the society instead of pro-actively working to remove such divide. Someone who encouraged the masses, indirectly to remain backward so that they can keep getting benefits of the governments policies. Someone who flourished to be millionaire if not billionaire from being a poor school teacher. Something is missing here in the entire story.
I strongly stand for the cause, not the leaders nor the methods thus far adopted. Yes there is need to bring about change, but not by instigating people. I feel people should be encouraged. People should be brought out of this procrastinating frame of mind. Out of their slave mentality. Bring in the dignity.
Somebody wake up please. India needs to go ahead.
Under law of common sense, Mayawati, in view, should be disqualified as leader of poor and oppressed people. In two days, she gets cash worth in Lakhs of rupees, then she ain't poor herself and non of that money is going to poor either. In fact a part of that money could have come from the poor. Such theatrics, I feel, should be banned from politics.
Then again, this is India. Can't do without such clowns else our politics would be so boring.
On a serious note, it is indeed saddening to see such a waste of money, where so ever it came from, in celebrating and boosting ego of one boisterous arrogant opportunist political leader. Someone who has maintain the divide in the society instead of pro-actively working to remove such divide. Someone who encouraged the masses, indirectly to remain backward so that they can keep getting benefits of the governments policies. Someone who flourished to be millionaire if not billionaire from being a poor school teacher. Something is missing here in the entire story.
I strongly stand for the cause, not the leaders nor the methods thus far adopted. Yes there is need to bring about change, but not by instigating people. I feel people should be encouraged. People should be brought out of this procrastinating frame of mind. Out of their slave mentality. Bring in the dignity.
Somebody wake up please. India needs to go ahead.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sena attacks BNHS for 'Bombay' in its name - Mumbai - City - The Times of India
Sena attacks BNHS for 'Bombay' in its name - Mumbai - City - The Times of India
This is getting a little silly in my view. What is the objective? What political gain this jokers will have? Are they going to go back to the poor farmers in deep Maharashtra and tell them that look we have solved your problem. You remained poor because an old institution was still using 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in its name. Now it's fixed.
Will it stop the misery? Will it help save the lives of farmers committing suicide? Their own Marathi farmers. Restoring pride on an empty stomach is in fact an insult. Slap on face. Restore food in their plates and you have offered them dignity. Restore confidence in them and you have helped them to survive.
This is too much. I guess this people need to be brain scanned or banned. They are so dangerous to average people.
This is getting a little silly in my view. What is the objective? What political gain this jokers will have? Are they going to go back to the poor farmers in deep Maharashtra and tell them that look we have solved your problem. You remained poor because an old institution was still using 'Bombay' instead of Mumbai in its name. Now it's fixed.
Will it stop the misery? Will it help save the lives of farmers committing suicide? Their own Marathi farmers. Restoring pride on an empty stomach is in fact an insult. Slap on face. Restore food in their plates and you have offered them dignity. Restore confidence in them and you have helped them to survive.
This is too much. I guess this people need to be brain scanned or banned. They are so dangerous to average people.
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