democracy

Democracy – the Internet defines it as “the rule of the people” and according to the Indian constitution, democracy is
By the people
Of the people and
For the people.
India is a democratic country and we take great pride in saying this. But how much has this “democracy” helped us? We still have poverty, crime, corruption – and this is rampant all over the nation. Unhealthiness, stink, over population, poverty, unhygienic conditions, traffic congestion, pollution – this is India in the eyes of many citizens of the so-called “developed” countries. But when you ask any Indian how he sees India - cultural diversity, religious harmony, vibrant colours… this is how he will define India. We also don’t fail to mention the democratic state of our nation.
What has democracy brought to us?? The n number of political parties it has given birth to and the politicians from their parties trying out to outdo the politicians of the other parties. All the false promises made by the politicians before the elections to which majority of us fall for. The fights between the religious communities cause by the “unnamed people”.
The democracy has divided us because of the selfish reasons of a few politicians. We have been differentiated on the basis of religion, caste, jobs and what not. It is our job that we don’t let this affect us and we try to remain united. And we fight; fight together against the injustice.
I don’t say democracy is bad. What I am trying to say is just by labeling ourselves as democratic will not serve the purpose. We as citizens of this wonderful nation should show some amount of responsibility. We have to voice out our opinions from time to time. We have to fight, but as a whole against crime, corruption and not let ourselves get carried away. For starting, we can help this nation by helping with the civic amenities. The government has provided us with various public toilets so then why don’t we make use of them instead of the roadsides??
We have started to get a very laid-back attitude by saying why do we have to do anything when the government is there. But why do we forget that it is BY THE PEOPLE, OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE. It is not only the government’s duty but ours as well. We have to educate our fellow citizens and make them aware of their rights and rules. It is up to us to better this country and criticizing the government will not help the situation. It is the time to stand up and let go of all our inhibitions for the sake of our country, our fellow countrymen.

ungrateful

She looked across the street to find him staring at her. He had been doing so for the last 10 minutes. She started to get tense. He was walking towards her… She wanted to scream but her system failed to emote. She started to run and he ran behind her. He was fast and she slow. Finally he caught up with her and tried to stop her. Her system came alive: she screamed. People around looked at them and encircled them. He gave her the book she had forgotten in the restaurant she had dined last night. She tried to recall. He was the man who had served her yesterday. He was humiliated, did not wait for the token of gratitude. He did not expect it. Walked away with the resolution never to help anybody else.

we are selfish!!

it is very nice or rather pleasant to meet somebody from the same place or same city in an altogether different place, a place which is equally alien to both of them. people in such a situation tend to forget their differences, caste, status and all the horrible things they would have thought about twice had they met in the place where they originally are from.for instance, in muscat - there are many indians or to be specific bangaloreans, delhites etc etc who always bond very well with the people from their own place. they would not mind of their acquaintance' low status till they meet with another person from the same place but a position like their own in the society. human mind and behaviour is so delicate. we are very selfish. we always have the feeling to be wanted or cared for. we want to make ourselves comfortable at the cost of somebody else's feelings. we use people. i dont say that there are nice people also. but majority of them - including me; are selfish in some way or the other. so how do we make amends for this behaviour of ours???

hazy thoughts

i look around dazed, happy with myself for having completed my work amazingly fast. i am welcomed with the sounds of unanswered frustrated telephone rings, deliberatelty loud typing noises, someone conversing on the phone, some people (whom i presume to be jobless) walking around, exchanging pleasantaries...well if anybody out there is wondering what i have been talking about, it is the atmosphere or rather the working conditions of a newspaper organisation *** where i am presently doing my internship. i try to put in a word with my superior trying to ask her if there is anything else i can do; cause i seem to have completed the task i was assigned - but hell she looks like she is going to strike down the next person who attempts to interrupt her( intentionally or as it always turns out to be unintentionally). but no worries - she is a very nice person.

well i have finally got into the real world of journalism and i notice that things are not as you always presume them to be. (pretty late realisation - but thats me)...i like this world out here. though as you guessed it right - i am not given serious news but the FEATURES to do. its funny to know that you dont have to run behind the stars for all your news.. you have the wires to do that for you. now now, i am not going to reveal to you all the hard work i have been doing. will i???? its just that i have finally put behind the fear - that i had commited a grave mistake by joining this field.. i was infact destined to be here.

[everytime i write in the hope that this time i shall make some sense while writing but as it always happens - guess till now, i have given no clue as to what this conversation was all about. hmmm... this proved to be like any other writing of mine.. clueless.] - this was a disclaimer... but only at the end - to sympathise with you if you read the whole thing.