Saturday, November 7, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
True Leadership Style - Winston Churchill way
The historic speech delivered on 4 June 1940 by Sir Winston Churchill.
"I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone.
At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government-every man of them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation.
The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength.
Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France,
we shall fight on the seas and oceans,
we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
"I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone.
At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government-every man of them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation.
The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength.
Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France,
we shall fight on the seas and oceans,
we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Maoist menace in India
Lenin had used the term "useful idiots" to describe the romantic liberals whose hearts were bleeding for the communists, although the latter had only one agenda. The agenda of a violent uprising against the so called corrupt & rotten system. Look, where the people have thrown the Communist Party in Russia.
Likewise, in India, we see an increasing level of the so called intelligentsia rooting for the Maoists. Their basis of support hinges on the theory that the Maoists are pro-poor. They are absolutely wrong! The Maoists are only pro-power.
The intellectuals want that there should first be developmental activities for the poorest of the poor. The state should improve the condition of the people of the country, and the Maoist influence will go away.
Is that assumption correct?
Actually, the Maoists' greatest fear is that, if the state implements the development programs at the grass root level, then they would lose whatever support base that they presently enjoy. That's why, they will never allow any kind of development activities to happen in the hinterlands controlled by them. Otherwise, how can one justify the demolition of school buildings, killing of teachers in full view of his pupils, destruction of telecommunication towers, rail lines etc.?
The intellectuals are actually playing in to the hands of these terrorists. There are also some hard core believers in the Maoist ideology like Binayak Sen, who along with these intellectuals justify the terrorist activities of the Maoists by pointing to the so-called violence perpetrated by the state.
Why the Government of India should use her full might on Maoists?
Firstly, the government can't implement any developmental activities till the Maoist menace is uprooted. Secondly, even if the developmental activities bear their fruit, the Maoists will still remain. Their terrorist activities are not aimed at development of the people, rather they are on a war against the nation, which they view as imperialist and bourgeois. Thirdly and most importantly, Mao was a sworn enemy of India and attacked our country in 1962. So, anyone following his ideology is bound to be an enemy of the Indian state.
There's only one solution. People, who understand the language of the brute force should be dealt with even brutal force.
Likewise, in India, we see an increasing level of the so called intelligentsia rooting for the Maoists. Their basis of support hinges on the theory that the Maoists are pro-poor. They are absolutely wrong! The Maoists are only pro-power.
The intellectuals want that there should first be developmental activities for the poorest of the poor. The state should improve the condition of the people of the country, and the Maoist influence will go away.
Is that assumption correct?
Actually, the Maoists' greatest fear is that, if the state implements the development programs at the grass root level, then they would lose whatever support base that they presently enjoy. That's why, they will never allow any kind of development activities to happen in the hinterlands controlled by them. Otherwise, how can one justify the demolition of school buildings, killing of teachers in full view of his pupils, destruction of telecommunication towers, rail lines etc.?
The intellectuals are actually playing in to the hands of these terrorists. There are also some hard core believers in the Maoist ideology like Binayak Sen, who along with these intellectuals justify the terrorist activities of the Maoists by pointing to the so-called violence perpetrated by the state.
Why the Government of India should use her full might on Maoists?
Firstly, the government can't implement any developmental activities till the Maoist menace is uprooted. Secondly, even if the developmental activities bear their fruit, the Maoists will still remain. Their terrorist activities are not aimed at development of the people, rather they are on a war against the nation, which they view as imperialist and bourgeois. Thirdly and most importantly, Mao was a sworn enemy of India and attacked our country in 1962. So, anyone following his ideology is bound to be an enemy of the Indian state.
There's only one solution. People, who understand the language of the brute force should be dealt with even brutal force.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Joke:::God's Gift to India
God was in the process of creating the universe. And he was explaining to his subordinates...
"Look everything should be in balance. For example, after every 10 deers there should be a lion. Look here my fellow angels, here is the country of the United States. I have blessed them with prosperity and money. But at the same time I have given them insecurity and tension...
And here is Africa. I have given them beautiful nature. But at the same time, I have given them climatic extremes...
And here is South America. I have given them lots of forests. But at the same time, I have given them lesser land so that they would have to cut off the forests... So you see fellows, everything should be in balance."
One of the angels asked... "God, what is this extremely beautiful country here?". God said....... "Ahah...that is the crown piece of all. "INDIA", my most precious creation. It has understanding and friendly people. Sparkling streams, serene mountains. A culture which speaks of the great tradition that they live. Technologically brilliant and with a heart of gold..."
The angel was quite surprised and said, "But god you said everything should be in balance."
God replied - "Look at the neighbours, I gave them."
"Look everything should be in balance. For example, after every 10 deers there should be a lion. Look here my fellow angels, here is the country of the United States. I have blessed them with prosperity and money. But at the same time I have given them insecurity and tension...
And here is Africa. I have given them beautiful nature. But at the same time, I have given them climatic extremes...
And here is South America. I have given them lots of forests. But at the same time, I have given them lesser land so that they would have to cut off the forests... So you see fellows, everything should be in balance."
One of the angels asked... "God, what is this extremely beautiful country here?". God said....... "Ahah...that is the crown piece of all. "INDIA", my most precious creation. It has understanding and friendly people. Sparkling streams, serene mountains. A culture which speaks of the great tradition that they live. Technologically brilliant and with a heart of gold..."
The angel was quite surprised and said, "But god you said everything should be in balance."
God replied - "Look at the neighbours, I gave them."
Friday, August 14, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Now, alcohol cures worms also!
Dr. Robin was trying to to teach his son the evils of alcohol.
He put a worm in a glass of water and another in a glass of whiskey. The worm in the water lived while the one in the whiskey curled up and died.
"All right, son," Said the good doctor, "what does that show you?"
"Well dad, it shows that if you drink alcohol you will not have worms." :)
He put a worm in a glass of water and another in a glass of whiskey. The worm in the water lived while the one in the whiskey curled up and died.
"All right, son," Said the good doctor, "what does that show you?"
"Well dad, it shows that if you drink alcohol you will not have worms." :)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
ABCD... redefined
All of you must have read in your kindergarten, that -
A for Apple
B for Ball
C for Cat etc. etc.
How about a new perspective from Keshto Mukherjee?
Read on.
A for Absolut Vodka
B for Bacardi
C for Chivas Regal
D for Director's Special
E for Eight PM
F for (The) Famous Grouse
G for Glenfiddich
H for Heineken
I for Imperial Blue Whisky
J for Johnnie Walker or Jack Daniel's (Depending on which side of the Atlantic you are from. :D)
K for Kingfisher Beer
L for Long John Scotch Whisky
M for McDowell Rum & Whisky
N for Napoleon Extra Old
O for Old Monk Rum
P for Passport Scotch Whisky
Q for Queen Anne Scotch Whisky
R for Royal Salute Whisky
S for Smrinoff
T for Teacher's
U for Uganda Waragi Gin
V for VAT 69
W for White & Mackay
X for XXX Rum
Y for Yamazaki Whisky
Z for Zingaro Beer
How was that? If you are still inquisitive about the different brands being sold in India, you can check this out.
A for Apple
B for Ball
C for Cat etc. etc.
How about a new perspective from Keshto Mukherjee?
Read on.
A for Absolut Vodka
B for Bacardi
C for Chivas Regal
D for Director's Special
E for Eight PM
F for (The) Famous Grouse
G for Glenfiddich
H for Heineken
I for Imperial Blue Whisky
J for Johnnie Walker or Jack Daniel's (Depending on which side of the Atlantic you are from. :D)
K for Kingfisher Beer
L for Long John Scotch Whisky
M for McDowell Rum & Whisky
N for Napoleon Extra Old
O for Old Monk Rum
P for Passport Scotch Whisky
Q for Queen Anne Scotch Whisky
R for Royal Salute Whisky
S for Smrinoff
T for Teacher's
U for Uganda Waragi Gin
V for VAT 69
W for White & Mackay
X for XXX Rum
Y for Yamazaki Whisky
Z for Zingaro Beer
How was that? If you are still inquisitive about the different brands being sold in India, you can check this out.
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