Sabarmati Jail

Being a citizen of India, one need not be extra smart to see that there is massive gender inequality prevalent in our country. The roots of this inequality can be traced down long back in history of our nation e.g. Sati system.

We also got to observe this discrimination during our field visit. We visited Sabarmati jail and interacted with female inmates. The discrimination on the basis of sex was clearly evident there.

After visiting the male inmates facility, which was far better than our expectations, we stopped at a big metal gate which was locked from inside. It was painted in blue, and I wonder if it was to depict the sad state of inmates. We heard the screeching sound of iron latch and the gate opened with a slow motion. We saw an old lady in white sari standing on the door, which made us realise that it’s the place where female inmates reside. We moved inside and entered a compound having four barracks. There were about 60 inmates residing in these barracks and they were uniformly distributed across the four barracks. However we were told by the NGO authorities that some time back there about 250 inmates living in the same barracks, making the conditions inhumane for the residents.

From tailoring to carpentry to cloth weaving, there is plethora of activities present for male inmates in the Jail. Male inmates even have an impressive computer centre at their disposal. In comparison female inmates have too few options to help themselves with their daily livelihood.

ITI, bangalore

ITI, bangalore

CAT- THE MOST OVERRATED EXAM

Yeah, correct whats the point of conducting this "highly controversial" test called CAT ???? If acads is the criteria then why even bother for an exam ???

In short these IIMs want to prove that if a person has done something wrong in past, then there is no redemption. Suffer for your whole life for your past deeds, when you didn't even knew that you were doing wrong !!! No one ever realized that they had to pay so dearly for what they unknowingly did !!!

I don't now why these so intelligent people don't understand that sometimes people do somethings out of ignorance. I have average acads in 10th n 12th, all I knew those days was that I have to clear some competitive exam, prove myself better then others by scoring better and I will achieve anything in my life. But I have been proven wrong. Scoring good in CAT is nothing for these guys. For them past is important. All my life I heard that past is past, you can always make a new start. But these people have proven everything wrong which kept me motivated for all these years.

I also don't understand that why these so intelligent, extra smart people don't realize that- "people change". Ashoka changed to become a icon of peace. Budhha gave away everything to lead a different life. Jawarlal Nehru changed himself from an introvert to lead a nation. Why they don't want to give a chance to change to an ordinary man like me ??? Even when I am proving that I am a different person by scoring good in CAT !!!

It's a case of monopoly by handful of elitists and nothing else. They want to humiliate us, and want us to lose hope in all the good things like- " There is always a next time", cause I won't be able to say so now. When IIMs are concerned there is no next time. Once you have made a mistake, you will pay for it for the rest of your life. You can think about IIM after you are reincarnated (In which I don't believe )

It just again proves the point that CAT is a highly overrated exam.

Pondicherry

Since long time I wanted to write about this trip to pondicherry( or puducherry or whatever).

But its not easy to get free time these days. Doing a job sucks, but you can't help when you need money for things like- buying good clothes, party with friends and bowling . The day i will find the way by which I can get money for doing nothing, I'll be the happiest man on this planet.

Pondicheery is on the eastern coast of India. Earlier a French colony, it's a Union Territory of India now, which means that you will get duty free cheap liquor out here.

4 of us started from Bangalore via train. There is only a single train running from bangalore to pondicherry; and although it takes more time then a bus, it's much more comfortable. Jump in the train at night, sleep, and wake up in pondicherry.

We reached there saturday mornin

g. With heavy rain around we some how managed to get a rick, with the hope that rick wala will get us a decent place to stay at night. After a long search in the town we came to knew that all the hotels were fully packed with tourists.

Next few minutes we spent in mud slinging that why hotel room was not booked before starting from bangalore, but soon our bachelor minds came up with a "jumbo block-buster idea".

We decided that we will skip the hotel booking part and will jump to the part where we lie down on the beach and have fun, what if we have our bags side-by. So we straight away went to "bike on rent" shop, took 2 bikes, then bought rain coats (the rain never stopped during whole of the trip), and bingo!! we were fully loaded for a free ride. We were running around all of the town asking everyone- "Boss beach kidhar hai ?", "Where is the beach???". We looked like 4 crazy people, desperate to jump in sea water. Thanks to the language barrier, we started towards a beach far away from main town. As we were riding on outskirts of pondicherry we noticed a resort. We stopped to check it out and VOILA!! we got our roof, but the best part about this resort was that it was opposite a clean ,calm, uncrowded beach. As is evident, rest of our time was awesome in pondicherry.

Imagine you walking towards a beach in slippers and shorts with you friends

, cool sea air is filling your tee, you feeling the salt in your mouth every time you talking, sand getting in between your feet and slipper with every step you take, sky pouring the drizzle, and you don't have to worry about your office. It was immensely calming time and I was at peace.

COORG - MADIKERI

Madikeri is situated at a distance of 252 KMs from Bangalore, close to Kerala border and in the Coorg district.

It was one of the few trips that I had with office colleauges.We were total 7 of us, so we arrranged a Travera for it.

We started on saturday afternoon after the office. Mine was the last minute entry to the trip, when I came to knew that it was an all boys night out :)

When we started I didnt even knew where we were going, but I knew that it was going to be a happening trip :)

After having good time in Travera (thanks to the holy water we picked on our way :D) we reached Madikeri. We picked our food and some more holy water and landed at our apartment. Boss had already arranged this luxury 5 room apartment for us.

After changing and refreshing we started our drink session, where I turned out to be the slowest drinker. Everyone but me was finishing there pegs within 2 mins. After the drinks and food started the real fun - the dance session. Although everyone was pulled in, only 4 people prooved there mettle on the floor. We people rocked all over with our belly dance. Here I would like to define "Belly Dance". It's a kind of dance form where people try to shake there legs but end up rocking there beer bellys. So please don't confuse it with some arabic dance form or shakira's dance, there dance is obviously a cheap copy of our fabulous "Belly dance".

It was fun all over and we finally signed off to our beds with high spirits.

Next morning we reached the Abbey falls. An extremely beautiful place. Covered by rocks and trees from all around. A small bridge is there in front of it which gives a good view of the fall. I was very much interested in getting down the bridge and getting close to the fall, but was stopped by some more sensible people. We had real tough time taking out pics here since it was drizzling and water from fall was reaching us too. We spent some time at this place and then started for Talakaveri temple.

I don't understand why all famous temples are located at hill top, and without any exception this place too was located at a height of 1276m from sea level. But it was worth climing the height, place is very beautiful and peaceful. Its the origin place of sacred river Kaveri. The heavy mist around was making the view even more exhilarating. From the temple area there is one staircase reaching to another hill top. If you dare to climb some 400-500 stairs you will get the view of your lifetime.

Later we went back to Madikeri where we bought some spices and coffee powder for which Coorg is famous.

In evening we reached a Tibetan colony where there is a Golden temple. A must visit if you are planning a trip to Coorg. I liked the huge statue of Budhha and the paintings around it. We were running out of time but i took out some time to observe the paintings around. I was a little surprised to see some of the paintings. I saw some of the god's caricatures possessing weapons. Some goddesses were depicted almost nude. And some were displayed having sexual intercourse. As per whatever knowledge I have of buddhism, it was shocking for me. But nearby there was a writing which explained some of the things, and I was relieved a bit.

It was an awesome experience, relaxing for mind. Don't miss it if you are in Bangalore.

"THE LIBERAL INDIAN PRESS"

"what Israel did was right, and I applaud it.

At least they have the courage to protect themselves, and stand on what they believe in. They have the courage to protect there people no matter what. Unlike us Indians, we have no political will to protect even our innocent civilians, leave the matter of poor soldiers sacrificing there lives on the daily basis at our country's "so called" borders. Terrorists bravely come and assault us, and our authorities condemn the act.

I guess politicians have some kind of chart or table, something like this:
1-50 dead ---- condemn the act
51-150 dead ----- strongly condemn the act
151+ ---------- strongly condemn + form commission, agency etc.
and off course distribute the money depending on the gravity of the situation and the injuries of the victim.

Seems to be some kind of competition, where the most wounded will win the 1st prize thus getting the highest amount of money. You get killed and you will win the first prize, as simple as that !!!

Its just amazing how cheap and disgusting it can get.

People may call the Israeli act to be an outcome of strength provided to it by western allies, but even then I will say its a diplomatic victory for Israel. Tell me a single nation India can rely on in case of emergency !!!

I don't see any possibility in near future where we will feel safe and protected for being in India, for being belonging to India."



This is the comment that I posted on The Hindu (newspaper), in an article on Israel attack of flotilla. Comments are moderated on it before publishing, and guess what, it was not published.
I see nothing wrong in this comment ( may be cause I wrote it ). But the fact is these are the words of a common aggrieved Indian citizen. This is exactly how the common man of India feels- "UNSAFE" with no faith on Government.

Surprisingly the "SO CALLED LIBERAL INDIAN PRESS" denied me space on there blog. But I had to post it somewhere, why not my own blog :)