What's first:
Politician or Constitution?
Of Democracy's fabled Four Estates,
the Indian Constitution ignored the First and the Second,
Clergy and Nobility,
with the contempt they deserved.
It laid great score by the Third,
Parliament.
And it indirectly recognised the Fourth,
the Press.
It says a lot about the way
we have practised democracy this past half-century
that the order envisaged by the Constitution stands reversed today.
Clergy in the form of religious lobbies,
and
Nobility in the form of VIPs,
IAS babus and the Moneyed Mafia
come above others.
Parliament has gone into self-destruct.
The Press
is a victim of marketing maniacs
within and would-be controllers without.
A nation state is only as good as
the foundational institutions that hold it up.
Parliament and the judiciary were
the most obvious of these foundations.
A network of other supervisory bodies
was also put in place,
their independence constitutionally protected
so that no scheming
politician
or
vested interest could interfere.
This guaranteed independence gave institutions
like the Comptroller & Auditor General,
the Election Commission,
even the CBI
a halo that commanded high respect.
In practice,
however, the Constitution proposed,
the politicians disposed.
Parliament received a lethal blow
when Sanjay Gandhi filled it with
"elected"
street hooligans
who provided the shouting brigade he wanted.
The man and the autocracy
he represented are gone,
but the culture of hooliganism he developed
continues in Parliament.
Dishonourable MPs
have built on that culture.
We have seen
MPs taking bribes for raising questions,
and MPs smuggling illegal emigrants abroad.
Now
we have an MP going into the cockpit of an aircraft
and calling the pilot a glorified driver.
This man is not even a people's representative as he claimed;
he won a nomination on the basis of his wealth
and his friendship with corrupt politicians.
Any Parliament
would be demeaned by such arrogant members.
Unlike Parliament,
which went from bad to worse,
the judiciary recovered from Indira Gandhi's onslaught.
It is today perhaps the
single most important upholder of people's rights.
That can hardly be said of the crucial institution of
Comptroller & Auditor General.
When T N Chaturvedi,
who retired from that post,
accepted a state governorship at the behest of a political party,
he dragged the reputation of the C & AG down
along with his own.
It was as violative of democratic propriety
as Balram Jakhar accepting
a governor's post after being
Lok Sabha Speaker.
Now even the Election Commission is getting devalued.
After the glory days of T N Seshan's masterly independence,
the appointment of Navin Chawla,
politically branded by his
closeness to the Indira Gandhi family,
gave it a body blow.
Now the appointment of former CEC Gill
as a minister in Delhi has eroded
what is left of its credibility.
In the days to come,
perhaps the Election Commission
will play its role as the CBI is playing its.
This is the singular contribution of
the Sonia Gandhi culture
that envelopes all appointments today.
Even her critics must admit that
the daughter-in- law is subtler
and cleverer than the mother-in-law.
One needed Emergency to impose her will on the country.
The other does the same thing without Emergency.
Cry, the beloved country.
Sriram Savarkar
Hinduism is more a way of life than a method of worship.
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshithaha
If you protect Dharma, Dharma will in turn protect you.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Master Planet : Mars / Mangal
Chu, Choo ,Che, Chay ,Cho ,La, Lha ,Li, Lee, Lhi ,Lu, Loo, Lhu ,Le, Lay ,Lo ,A
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The persons born under Aries sign have a bit dark complexioned face, eyes somewhat brown, dwarf or medium height, sturdy and strong body, long neck and they talk cleverly. This rashi includes Ashwini, Bharani and first Charan of Krittika Nakshatras.
The persons of this sign as a rule are solitary by nature; they have smiling faces and are less spoken. They are brisk walkers. They have thin teeth in the lower jaw, upper jaw may sometimes have long teeth protruding out of the mouth. Anger reflects from their faces. They have ample travels and frequent transfers from place to place in life. Service or business they acquire has touring feature. Usually they may have bleeding teeth. They possess limited intelligence. They prefer to work under directions and guidance from others. Their eyes acquire red or pale colour. They have scars on forehead or face. They are temperamental in nature and are prone to fevers and blood diseases. They may have some skin diseases or are prone to them. They have large eyes and rough hair.
They are usually short tempered and impatient in nature. They are ambitious, courageous and vigilant for self-respect. They shape their own destiny by dint of struggle and hard work. They are straight forward, generous and lovers of freedom. They are practical at work and work for welfare in many areas of the social fabric.
They may have weak knees and are allergic to suffocation of closed chambers. Many of them are water phobic. They like to stick to the profession or job they do. They may sometimes be acknowledged as friend offenders in the society because they don't open up with their likes and dislikes. They usually have fewer children. They are gluttonous.
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The persons born under Aries sign have a bit dark complexioned face, eyes somewhat brown, dwarf or medium height, sturdy and strong body, long neck and they talk cleverly. This rashi includes Ashwini, Bharani and first Charan of Krittika Nakshatras.
The persons of this sign as a rule are solitary by nature; they have smiling faces and are less spoken. They are brisk walkers. They have thin teeth in the lower jaw, upper jaw may sometimes have long teeth protruding out of the mouth. Anger reflects from their faces. They have ample travels and frequent transfers from place to place in life. Service or business they acquire has touring feature. Usually they may have bleeding teeth. They possess limited intelligence. They prefer to work under directions and guidance from others. Their eyes acquire red or pale colour. They have scars on forehead or face. They are temperamental in nature and are prone to fevers and blood diseases. They may have some skin diseases or are prone to them. They have large eyes and rough hair.
They are usually short tempered and impatient in nature. They are ambitious, courageous and vigilant for self-respect. They shape their own destiny by dint of struggle and hard work. They are straight forward, generous and lovers of freedom. They are practical at work and work for welfare in many areas of the social fabric.
They may have weak knees and are allergic to suffocation of closed chambers. Many of them are water phobic. They like to stick to the profession or job they do. They may sometimes be acknowledged as friend offenders in the society because they don't open up with their likes and dislikes. They usually have fewer children. They are gluttonous.
sun sign and you
VIRGO - The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Ha rsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.
7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SCORPIO - The Intense One
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges.. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.
4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA - The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible.
9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
ARIES - The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.
16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.
< /I>11 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
GEMINI - The Chatterbox
Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally.
5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LEO - The Boss
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.
< face="Arial" color="blue">13 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER - The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. . Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.
16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.
8 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.
20 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
TAURUS - The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.
12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.
14 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Ha rsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.
7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SCORPIO - The Intense One
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges.. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.
4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA - The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible.
9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
ARIES - The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.
16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.
< /I>11 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
GEMINI - The Chatterbox
Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally.
5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LEO - The Boss
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.
< face="Arial" color="blue">13 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER - The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. . Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.
16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.
8 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.
20 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
TAURUS - The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.
12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.
14 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
star sign Master Planet : Venus / Shukra
Master Planet : Venus / Shukra
I, Ee, Ei, Eh ,U, Oo ,Ae, Ai, E ,Oh, Ou ,Va, Ba ,Bee, Bi, Vee, Wee, Vi, Wi ,Vu, Voo, Wu, Bu, Boo, Woo ,Vey, Vay, Way, Wey, Be, Bay, Veh, Weh, Beh ,Vo, Wo, Bo
The person of this sign possesses charming physique with a medium height, have sparkling teeth, fair complexion, attractive face and beautiful eyes. This rashi comprises of the later three charans of Krittika, complete Rohini and the first two charans of Mrigshira Nakshatras.
The people under this sign have sound physique, thick neck and round face. They have curly hair; they may have distinctive image scar on their face. They are labourious and steady but slow workers. They are nurtures of old traditions and taboos.
They seldom lose temper, but when they do so they don't care for the repercussions. They seldom seek the advice of others. They are pleasure lovers and possess serious nature. They make friends easily and are behaviour efficient. Whatever they do, they do efficiently and with total self-confidence. They love music and adore jewelery and fine clothes.
They have regulated habits and possess remarkable tolerance power. They are devotees of respectable people and are obedient to their parents. They acquire riches and develop qualities. They may suffer a lot in the early age of their lives but gradually in the middle age and later in life, they acquire luxuries. They believe in religion and run their family with noble principles. They love travel and have aptitude for purchase and selection of things. They have good power of digestion. They are prone to cold, cough and diseases. They seldom fall sick. They have worry free nature. They feel happy in every situation to which they adapt themselves easily.
I, Ee, Ei, Eh ,U, Oo ,Ae, Ai, E ,Oh, Ou ,Va, Ba ,Bee, Bi, Vee, Wee, Vi, Wi ,Vu, Voo, Wu, Bu, Boo, Woo ,Vey, Vay, Way, Wey, Be, Bay, Veh, Weh, Beh ,Vo, Wo, Bo
The person of this sign possesses charming physique with a medium height, have sparkling teeth, fair complexion, attractive face and beautiful eyes. This rashi comprises of the later three charans of Krittika, complete Rohini and the first two charans of Mrigshira Nakshatras.
The people under this sign have sound physique, thick neck and round face. They have curly hair; they may have distinctive image scar on their face. They are labourious and steady but slow workers. They are nurtures of old traditions and taboos.
They seldom lose temper, but when they do so they don't care for the repercussions. They seldom seek the advice of others. They are pleasure lovers and possess serious nature. They make friends easily and are behaviour efficient. Whatever they do, they do efficiently and with total self-confidence. They love music and adore jewelery and fine clothes.
They have regulated habits and possess remarkable tolerance power. They are devotees of respectable people and are obedient to their parents. They acquire riches and develop qualities. They may suffer a lot in the early age of their lives but gradually in the middle age and later in life, they acquire luxuries. They believe in religion and run their family with noble principles. They love travel and have aptitude for purchase and selection of things. They have good power of digestion. They are prone to cold, cough and diseases. They seldom fall sick. They have worry free nature. They feel happy in every situation to which they adapt themselves easily.
Quality Quote of the Day
Go Ahead with Life as it is ,with the Bumps and Pitfalls.
However it is ,Give your Best to Every Moment.
Don't Spend your Time Waiting for the Perfect Situation ,
Something Which is not Likely to Come.
Life is not Perfect;The way You Live it Can Make it Perfectly Wonderful.
However it is ,Give your Best to Every Moment.
Don't Spend your Time Waiting for the Perfect Situation ,
Something Which is not Likely to Come.
Life is not Perfect;The way You Live it Can Make it Perfectly Wonderful.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
help mr vijay malya please . save water drink beer
Hi, I am Vijay Malya. My team has lost IPL. I had invested 400 cr but now I am doomed. I don't know you but U can help me overcome my loss. I request all the techies to drink Kingfisher beer instead of tea or coffee while on work. This will not only help me overcome my loss but also increase your creativity and hence productivity. If U have heart please forward this to all your friends. Plz do not delete it. I promise u all a better team in the coming season. Don't drink and drive, Drink and code.. Vijay Malya
Thursday, May 8, 2008
school going kid
One Early morning a mother went to her sleeping son and woke him up. MOM : “Wake up, son. It’s time to go to school.” SON : “But why, Mama? I don’t want to go to school.” MOM : “Give me two reasons why you don’t want to go to school.” SON : “One, all the children hate me. Two, all the teachers hate me.” MOM : “Oh! that’s not a reason. Come on, you have to go to school.” SON : “Give me two good reasons WHY I *should* go to school?” MOM : One, you are FIFTY-TWO years old and should understand your responsibilities. Two, you are the PRINCIPAL of the school
opportunity quote
One who creates the opportunity is Brilliant. One who gets the opportunity is Lucky. One who capitalizes on the opportunity is the Winner.
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