Monday, May 24, 2010

Tackle the problem of alienation


It is necessary to integrate all segments of Indians and all regions of India


Every time Islamic terrorists strike, they invariably claim their action is revenge for the mistreatment of Muslims in India, pointing to the Gujarat carnage that claimed thousands of (mostly Muslim) lives and the destruction of Babri Masjid and so forth. Of course, one can safely say that these terrorists represent no one but themselves and that their complaints are nothing more than the fig leaf of self-justification. It is also questionable whether such acts actually helps the Muslims of India, who become more fearful of reprisal attacks by radical Hindu groups, and who are subject to intense scrutiny by security forces.
But we in India need to ask whether our Muslim (and Dalit, tribal, northeastern) brethren are really treated equally, and the answer is disturbing no. It is for this reason that even as most Muslims in India refuse to join the ranks of the terrorists, there are still enough who are willing to help the terrorists.
Of course, much of the blame for the Muslim community's backwardness also rest with the community itself, particularly it's leadership that refuses to educate the community or let it progress. Their opposition to a modern and secular uniform civil code (which treats all people as equals) is an example of their overwhelming desire to retain their identity at the cost of
progress. The fact is that Muslim need to change their mindset. Education in madrasas and women forced to veil themselves only push the community back into their ghettos instead of letting them to participate in growing prosperity of India.
The real issue is that Indians have to integrate with each other much more. Go across Indian cities and villages and we see our communities living in their own ghettos- Muslims, so-called upper castes, Dalits-while most tribals continue to eke out their subsistence living in the jungles.

We have to take the Pakistani government to task for allowing terrorist training camps on their territory. But these camps have come back to haunt them as terrorism inside Pakistan has become its biggest political problem. We need to get the Pakistani government to cooperate to root out the terrorist camps.

The terrorists chose to strike the city that leads India's growth story, a city whose greatest strength is in realising the dreams of the thousands who throng to her. We need to make sure that in meeting those dreams, we also fulfil the aspirations of those who are a little weaker, a little more marginalised, and have difficulty in articulating their hopes. The biggest threat to India's unity is from the communities and regions that remain economically backward.
While we may not be able to eliminate terrorism completely, let us make it very difficult for those who want to hurt us to get recruits for their cause, to let everyone feel that India has more to offer than the false glory of mistaken martyrdom.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

माँ


कब्र की आगोश में जब थक के सो जाती है माँ
तब कही जाके थोडा सुकून पाती है माँ
फिक्र में बच्चो की कुछ ऐसे ही घुल जाती है माँ
नौ जवा होते हुए बूढी नजर आती है माँ
रूह के रिश्तो की ये गहराइया तो देखिये
चोट लगती है हमे और चिल्लाती है माँ
कब जरुरत हो बच्चो को मेरी इतना सोचकर
जागती रहती है आँखें और सो जाती है माँ
घर से जब परदेश जाता है कोई माँ का लाडला
हाथ में लेकर गीता / कुरान दर पे आ जाती है माँ
जब परेशानी में घिर जाते है हम परदेश में
आंशुओ को पोछने ख्वाबो में आ जाती है माँ
चाहे हम खुशिओ में माँ को भूल जाये दोस्तों
जब मुसीबत सर पे आये तो याद आ जाती है माँ
लौटकर सफ़र से जब भी घर आते है हम
डालकर बाहें गले में सर को सहलाती है माँ
शुक्रिया कर ही नहीं सकते कभी उसका अदा
मरते -मरते भी दुआ जीने की दे जाती है माँ
जब तक बच्चा ना आ जाए घर पे यारो
अपनी दोनों पुतलिया चौखट पे रख जाती है माँ
प्यार कहते है किसे और ममता क्या चीज़ है
ये तो उन बच्चो से पूछो जिनकी मर जाती है माँ
कब्र की आगोश में जब थक के सो जाती है माँ
तब कही जाके थोडा सुकून पाती है माँ

Friday, May 7, 2010

Running Smoothly


Running a marathon is like running a
company
You are the CEO
Your mind is the capital
Your heart, lungs, limbs are your
employeesYour preparation, your exercise and your
diet are the
investment. Injuries to knees and shins may be the potential risks And a high is the dividend. A non-runner will never understand why people run. The vast majority perceive it as painful, tedious and exhausting; most people associated it with punishment. A mischievous schoolboy is often punished for his misbehaviour and asked to run a couple of rounds of the playground.

Then why do so many people run? Most often, people start running to stay in shape and reach an ideal body weight; others to keep their sugar or cholesterol in check. Many, who begin with a view to get only the health benefits, drop out. And those who taste the runners high get hooked on and continue; get addicted and do not like to miss their daily fix.

Many runners have experienced an elevated mood while running. Some have described it as bliss, some say it is euphoria and many have said it is almost orgasmic. It may vary in degree from person to person but the runner's high is felt by most regular runners. This feeling makes them forget their pains, tiredness, worries and tensions and a whole new perspective of life appears. Most sportsperson experience this when performing to their maximum potential.

In addition their are many health benefits: few exercises burn more calories than running,; prevention of bone and muscle loss; increase in human growth hormone-with all its associated benefits; fights ageing; reduces risk of strokes and heart attacks by controlling blood pressure, diabetes and raising good cholesterol; reduces risk of breast cancer; boosts the immune system; and improves overall health by reducing stress. Finally running builds self confidence and creates the "I can do it" feeling.

But running is a double edged sword, which can create problem if you are not careful: potentially damage cartilage of weight bearing joints; raise the heart rate beyond the safety zone. Keep these precautions in mind and always remember: do not over-train. Always consult a doctor first before embarking on a running programme. Consult a coach. Running has a technique: balance, posture, stride, arm movement and foot dynamics.

Adequate water and a balanced diet will help you get the best out of your run. A sports nutritionist will guide you and help maintain a good level of nourishment. Avoid uneven surfaces which could surprise you with potholes and slippery grounds. If you are grossly overweight you can have low impact exercises like swimming and cycling till you reach a weight which is conducive to running. Running with too much weight could be detrimental to the joints and could also put more strain on our heart. Wear good shoes. Ask your coach if your running style demands special shoes. Always warm up and stretch. Running is easier if your flexibility is at an optimum. Weight training is helpful. Stronger muscles mean less injury and more efficiency. Light weight training will keep the protective muscles of your kness and back in good shape.

So in the last i want to conclude that if you want to run the next marathon, it is the time to have started planning. A year is needed to train and prepare you for running the distance. But it's never too late. Get yourself a pair of running shoes and remember:You are the CEO...

Friday, April 23, 2010

Managing it right


Management education is one of the most sought after options today. Aspiring MBA set their eyes on getting a toehold in the best business school. However students are under a wrong notion that entry in to a premier management institute makes things easier for future. More than teachers, infrastructure or syllabus, it is perception that makes the best business institute stand out. Management is not merely a lucrative option but also an attitude. In order to become a good managers, students should know what management is. It is part of every walk of life.

Management schools should act more as academic institutes. They give knowledge & create a solid foundation. The syllabus is more or less industry centric but all that matters is it's implementation. B-schools should organise seminars & workshops on issues like global warming, terrorism, budget & the like. Management is required everywhere, right from home to traffic to governance.

If we talk about the rankings of various business schools than it is no doubt that the rankings can be manipulated & as a result fake rankings are printed in various magazine's & many students just by seeing rankings take admission in these business schools which have neither best quality of education nor that environment that an MBA student needs. That's why most industries are not happy with today's management school product because many students doesn't have those skills which companies want today so these companies have to spend a lot on the training of these students which is very costly for the companies.

If students want to succeed, they should think beyond jobs, future managers should focus on putting theory into practice, honing skills & understanding the basics. It is the responsibility of the management institute to put more emphasis on the practical knowledge so it's students must know what actually happens in the outside corporate world.

Management education is mere preparation & real learning starts with experience. Good business schools should develop students ability to think & analyse about the issues. This is what management is all about. That's why it is called an attitude & way of life. Let students learn the basics & rest assured. B-schools should focus on this ground reality.
Now here i want to share some of my experience from the b-school in which i am currently studying. The best thing about this b-school is that it gives more emphasis on the practical knowledge for example whenever any event occurs, the whole responsibility for managing that event is totally on the shoulders of the students so by which students learn how to cope up with the pressure because outside in the corporate world the intensity of the pressure is even more. In our b-school the sessions on Global vision taken by the chief mentor are very fruitfull to the students by which they able to know what is happening around the world. which in turn increases the employability of the students & their ability to think out of box.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

NAXALITES- A CURSE ON INDIA


One of the main problems that India facing today is how to overcome the Naxalites who are scattered among 450m of india's poorest people. States which are highly affected by naxal conflict are Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh & West Bengal. This month alone the maoists or naxalites killed 24 policemen in West Bengal & 12 villagers in Bihar.

There are three main reasons why india not able to root out these Naxalites who are creating so much havoc in many districts are-


1. State level politics can play a pernicious role. As in West Bengal, The states main opposition Trinamul Congress party has meanwhile criticised the anti-naxalite operations. A state election is due next year &it may be looking for electoral support from the maoists of a kind that helped bring Jharkhand's ruling party to power last year.


2. The central government must share the blame. The strong leadership requires to mobilise the resources, public opinion & state government for a long & difficult campaign has been lacking.


3. The last obstacle is that no one is really sure how to deal with these Naxalites.


Now it's time for our government to take some heavely aggressive actions against these Naxalites before they came up from jungles to the districts. If our government still doesn't wake up then ultimaely in the near future they have to kill these Naxalites but at that time may be these Naxalites entered in between the common innocent people & when our government give orders to kill the Naxalites then many innocent people were also lost their lives. So our indian government must learn the lesson from the Srilanka & the LTTE issue in which several innocent people lost their lives. So i hope our government would wake up & will take certain measures for the security of it's innocent people who are daily lost their life by the attack of these Naxalites.