Thousands dead, missing and unaccounted for from the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked China this past week. Thousands still without any kind of aid from Cyclone Nargis that hit Burma couple of weeks ago. Military government does not make it any easier for international help to enter the country. Close to 100 dead from a series of bombs that hit one of India's prettiest cities - Jaipur. Indian Mujahideen, a relatively new terrorist outfit proudly claims that they are the ones responsible for the bombs. Bomb squads were quick to diffuse one of the bombs that could have killed a few more.
My heart goes out to the people killed and the near and dear ones lost in the mindless attacks. Terrorism targets religion and the innocent. The brainless and heartless leaders of these outfits must be taught a lesson. Unfortunately, it is not an easy task as the terrorists look just like you and me and the government can't question all of us alike. This is where informants and the police (generalised) must be on their toes to thwart any impending attacks on our motherland. The public must be aware of their surroundings and must notify the authorities on anything that they find suspicious, however trivial their suspicions might be. It might just save hundreds of lives.
It is each and everyones duty to give back something to the nation as we try and clean up Jaipur and other cities destroyed by the bombs. Even after the terrible attacks, Lalit Modi, the commissioner of the IPL, announced that Rajasthan Royals' match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will go ahead as planned. How are the people of the pink city supposed to enjoy the game of cricket when the blood is not even cleaned from the streets. That is heartless. Make a buck at every possible opportunity seems like the mantra for the IPL bosses and the BCCI. More and more reason for me to hate the IPL concept (which is the brainchild of Lalit Modi, going against Subhash Chandra's ICL).
In good hockey news, India won the silver at the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia, falling to Argentina 1-2 in extra time. Great job and good luck to the young players wearing the India cap. They have made us proud.
Wipro had its summer picnic yesterday at Snail Lake Park and 40 adults and children had a great time.
My heart goes out to the people killed and the near and dear ones lost in the mindless attacks. Terrorism targets religion and the innocent. The brainless and heartless leaders of these outfits must be taught a lesson. Unfortunately, it is not an easy task as the terrorists look just like you and me and the government can't question all of us alike. This is where informants and the police (generalised) must be on their toes to thwart any impending attacks on our motherland. The public must be aware of their surroundings and must notify the authorities on anything that they find suspicious, however trivial their suspicions might be. It might just save hundreds of lives.
It is each and everyones duty to give back something to the nation as we try and clean up Jaipur and other cities destroyed by the bombs. Even after the terrible attacks, Lalit Modi, the commissioner of the IPL, announced that Rajasthan Royals' match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will go ahead as planned. How are the people of the pink city supposed to enjoy the game of cricket when the blood is not even cleaned from the streets. That is heartless. Make a buck at every possible opportunity seems like the mantra for the IPL bosses and the BCCI. More and more reason for me to hate the IPL concept (which is the brainchild of Lalit Modi, going against Subhash Chandra's ICL).
In good hockey news, India won the silver at the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia, falling to Argentina 1-2 in extra time. Great job and good luck to the young players wearing the India cap. They have made us proud.
Wipro had its summer picnic yesterday at Snail Lake Park and 40 adults and children had a great time.
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