Fight Against Anit-Corruption

1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

3. So what?
This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.

In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?

This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?

He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

6. How that can be possible?

He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

8. It's an entirely new thing right..?

In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?

The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.

Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?

A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?

Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.

Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

10. Ok, got it. What can I do?

At least we can spread the message. How?

Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.

At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.

At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.

At least we can pray for his good health.

First Blog on Dada

There was a time when me and my friends would bunk classes to watch the historical series of India and Pakistan. Ganguly was the captain who lead india to a 3-2 victory over Pakistan in Pakistan. And now the "Dada" has left the field of cricket for the last time. There are thousands of articles and epitaphs written on Sourav Ganguly. So, heres one more to the collection.

The man, the Legend, the Offside God, has left the cricket field. No Doubt he will be missed but he went out with the style he is known for. Firstly, the annoucement of his retirement in a news conference, at the very last minute. "And yes, before I forget, this will be my last series". Secondly, A last innings duck and many would say, "What a crap..!! How can someone score a duck on last innings.". But to many he has joined an Elite Club of batsmen who were out in their Last innings for a duck. He will always be compared for his this feat with the great Sir Donald Bradman.

He formed one of the most destructable opening partnerships with Little Master. Even while batting his effortless sixes over Mid-on and his elegant strokeplay through the offside were simply mersmerizing. I can just sit the whole day long just to watch those shots. His famous incident as written out everywhere was taking his shirt off in the balcony of the Mecca of cricket and shouting 4 letter word. He never held back his emotions. Ganguly was the captain who believed in his players and followed his Gut instincts. Sometimes, I feel after the appointment of Greg Chappel he wasn't shown the respect that the Indian Cricket team captain deserved. He was selected and thrown out of the team as if he was an extra player who was of no value. But the "Dada" was not to take the Dadagiri and went head on with the coach and showed him what he was all about. "King of Comebacks" came back in style at the South African series and started performing at his best again.

After about 6 months to 1 year, Indian cricket won't be the same. With Sourav "Dada" Ganguly and Anil "Jumbo" Kumble gone. It time for Rahul "The Wall" Dravid, VVS "The Charismatic" Laxman And Sachin "Little Master" Tendulkar to leave the field. Me and my generation have missed the exploits of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev but we were born during the period when Indian cricket was reconstructing itself under the leadership of Ganguly to play as "Men In Blue". Before the rule of Ganguly, Indian cricket was thought to be "Zonal" cricket when it was perceived that Indian team was divided into zones Indian team was under the cloud of match fixing and in a sorry state when the captainship was handed over to Dada. Under the reign of Dada, Indian cricket scenario transformed itself from zonal cricket to "Team India". Indian dressing room was united and the team which was not winning games out of Indian subcontinent was giving tough fight to all and started winning outside India. Team was changing itself and was able to show that by reaching the World Cup 2003 finals. I would proudly say that I watched cricket in an Era of Ganguly. Now, it will be a "Change of an Era". May be its time to move on. Ganguly will not only be remembered as the "Best Captain of Indian Cricket Team" and Great player but also, for all the wonderful moments that he gave us to cherish for the rest of our lives.

First blog

This is just my first blog. I dont know what all I have to do. Just checking the stuff out.