Take a guess what it would be. No, just take a random guess. Fine.
Barack Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize. Oh My God!! I almost fell down from my chair when I first read the headlines on TOI. I just couldn't believe my eyes. How could the Committee which decides these (prestigious) awards just handover the Peace Prize (of all the things) to the President of the US, whose country is involved in two bloody battles in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One alarming note I read on the CNN website was that the nominations for these awards were were to have gone in on February 1, barely 10 days after Obama's inauguration ceremony on Jan 20th. That was enough to decide if Obama should get the coveted Peace Prize or not??. Apparently, the Committee comprises of quick decision makers. World over, the common topic of discussion is that the Nobel Prize has lost its credibility. Mahatma Gandhi, the ultimate symbol of peace, was not awarded one. That says it all.
I wonder what would have happened had John McCain had won the November elections. It is a fact that McCain was for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, so it might not have been possible for him to win the Nobel.
Talking about Peace prizes, at least our own PM Dr. Manmohan Singh should have been considered for that award since he (and his UPA government) has tried to broker peace with Pakistan for the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Either it is a peace initiative (by asking the Zardari government to take action against the perpetrators) or gross inaction on MMS's part is to be discussed separately, but still. The Islamic world might not be too happy with the Nobel Committee's decision about the 2009 Prize. I won't be surprised if in the coming days there is an audio (or video) tape from Al Qaida (through Al Jazeera TV) ridiculing the prizes. Should be interesting. At least, George W. Bush was not considered for this is itself a big accomplishment.
On the topic of Nobel Prizes, it is heartening and proud to see Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. A "hold your head high" moment for all Indians (Resident and Non-resident alike).
On a totally unrelated note, the other day while coming home from EC, saw an aunty riding a Scooty, wearing a saree, jeans and sneakers cruising on Hosur Road. Guess we know who wears the pants in that household :)
Barack Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize. Oh My God!! I almost fell down from my chair when I first read the headlines on TOI. I just couldn't believe my eyes. How could the Committee which decides these (prestigious) awards just handover the Peace Prize (of all the things) to the President of the US, whose country is involved in two bloody battles in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One alarming note I read on the CNN website was that the nominations for these awards were were to have gone in on February 1, barely 10 days after Obama's inauguration ceremony on Jan 20th. That was enough to decide if Obama should get the coveted Peace Prize or not??. Apparently, the Committee comprises of quick decision makers. World over, the common topic of discussion is that the Nobel Prize has lost its credibility. Mahatma Gandhi, the ultimate symbol of peace, was not awarded one. That says it all.
I wonder what would have happened had John McCain had won the November elections. It is a fact that McCain was for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, so it might not have been possible for him to win the Nobel.
Talking about Peace prizes, at least our own PM Dr. Manmohan Singh should have been considered for that award since he (and his UPA government) has tried to broker peace with Pakistan for the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Either it is a peace initiative (by asking the Zardari government to take action against the perpetrators) or gross inaction on MMS's part is to be discussed separately, but still. The Islamic world might not be too happy with the Nobel Committee's decision about the 2009 Prize. I won't be surprised if in the coming days there is an audio (or video) tape from Al Qaida (through Al Jazeera TV) ridiculing the prizes. Should be interesting. At least, George W. Bush was not considered for this is itself a big accomplishment.
On the topic of Nobel Prizes, it is heartening and proud to see Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. A "hold your head high" moment for all Indians (Resident and Non-resident alike).
On a totally unrelated note, the other day while coming home from EC, saw an aunty riding a Scooty, wearing a saree, jeans and sneakers cruising on Hosur Road. Guess we know who wears the pants in that household :)
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