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January 22

What's the hue and cry about??

Whats the hue and cry about??

Slumdog Millionaire is in news and has bagged the nominations for 10 most popular and prestigious awards.

There are different reactions and emotions

"Its not an Indian film . Then why are we excited ?"

"They ( the producers/director) have no right to potray the poverty of our precious country"

" The title should not have had slumdog....very derogatory"

After 26/11 the image of India in the international eyes has fallen. The lapse in security and our vulnerability has been starkly exposed.

Then the booker prize for Aravind Adiga's "White Tiger" showing our country thru a poor " servant's "eyes was definitely not very flattering to our image- the class and caste conscious ( But a great must read book though. I would say. )

Then came the Satyam fiasco and our corporate governance took a beating.

And then the rcognition for a movie that shows the vulnerable section of the society- the street children ....... our shame knew no bounds.

We have always wanted validation from " firangis" ( especially the westeners) and wanted them to see how progressive, modern and rich ( heritage of course) we are.

What a shame that the truth is finally out!!

Its time we learnt to except the fact that we do have all these problems that have surfaced through all these different cases and no amount of 'tch-tch ing 'will make it go away.

Lets open our eyes and think about what we can as an individual or in a group do to be part of the change we want to see around us.

All of us are in some way or the other responsible for the mess we are in.

Let's get up , pat the dust off our clothes and think about changing our perspective to our society a little and that will add up to a lot of positive change .

Lets ask ourselves these point blank questions-

" Why do we pay the traffic police a bribe to escape a penalty of a couple of hundreds?"

" Why do we bribe the government offiicials all the time ?"

" Why do we refrain from voting when as a citizen it is your duty to do so?"

" Why are we silent spectators to the dirty games our politicians play and feel helpless?"

If you are thinking, " What can I do to change?"

Let me give a few simpl suggestion

Lets take an oath not to brake any civic discipline.

Lets take an oath not to take or give bribes

Lets all be vigilant and actively participate in bringing about a healthy political system .

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Few of us here in Bangalore asked ourselves the same questions and decided to come together and think of ways to bring about small changes in our society around us. . Do we have all the answers?

No, not now atleast.

But with more and more like minded people joining together we can find solutions to these problems.

If Gandhi could lead the whole county to freedom with just non- violence as his tool and no media , poor transport about 60 yrs back with all these support we as a group should be able to do more.

Together we can and we should.

Intersted people could join our brigade.....look up in

www.india-awakening.com

11:11 PM | Blog it | OPINION

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	Ajay Kumarwrote: Hi Vasudha, Thanks for visiting my space. Please give my regards to your cousin. I'm feeling sorry for not having come across your space. Elie was a constant visitor to us a little while back. I had tried all possible methods to keep him/her away but, in vain. And finally I had become philosophical. I was among the one who watched the SDM on first day. To be frank I just dint like the movie. I'm not a cynic. I now how to accept truth. But if it comes from an out sider it surely hurts me. India is surely not only a bunch of negative packets. Just to justify a thought if some one glorifies our minus I'm entitled to take a strong objection to it. So far the booker has found only the authors who has let India down. The moment any author writes about the weakness of our system, he/she becomes the face of news channels. Apart from pointing out the wrongs, I dont see them contributing in any other way. They have just taken the support of our system to grow. This is where we need people like your cousin, Vasudha. Keep writing. I'll now click on the URL you have provided. Take care 29 Jan.
	Vijaywrote: Our image in the eyes of our countrymen is more important, and it took a beating for quite a few decades. It's only after the economic liberalization that we've awoken to share our view of ourselves with the world. We certainly have miles to go... On the question of organizations to channel this energy to bring about positive change, I believe what we need is the implementation of a functional grassroots democracy so policies, laws and their implementation arise from the ground up in accordance with the needs of the citizens. 28 Jan.
	Tellurdreamswrote: Hi, That site is not working,Not just to see ,Joy to say even a " firangi Like me could make the county I like a better place. Rick 27 Jan.
	Tellurdreamswrote: Thank you ! Well i read the blog yes corruption is every where its here too firanghis you call we have it in our world.As iI shared one of my ancestors saying to you “Nothing could be more dangerous to the existence of this Republic than to introduce religion into politics” Robert Green Ingersoll, This is what we have done but the basics is here “A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.” If every man turns to be that one man .Like a Gandhi Abraham Lincoln, Martin luther, Just taking an oath does not solve the problem .It should be from the heart. I hope your country will be even greater rejoice it. Cheers Richard Green Ingersoll (rick) 27 Jan.

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