** Indian Army & Batman Policy **

The Government has decided not to implement the Parliamentary Committee's recommendation on doing away with the practice of batman (sahayak) in Indian Army. The 'Batman' were the invention of Britishers who employed Indian soldiers to polish their shoes and medals. The Indian Army officers who took over from the British did not do away with the 'Batman' - as it suited them very well. Batman has now become synonyms with "unpaid servant" (or) "slaves" of officers!! Why does the Officers and their family need Batman ?? Why should a Soldier be made to wash clothes, clean house, take care of Officer's kids and dogs ?? (Oh YES, he IS being made to do all such jobs and even worse than those that I have mentioned!!). The poor Soldier suffers all such indignation in silence !!

The articles linked below talks more on the subject :-

http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mocking-Bird/entry/join-the-army-be-a

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/India/Govt-rejects-panels-advice-to-do-away-with-Army-orderlies/articleshow/4827855.cms

** INS Arihant **

There are few things that keeps surprising us every now and then. The unveiling of INS Arihant - the first indigenous nuclear powered submarine of India - is one such. The level of corruption that India has touched and the other such destabilizing forces of the nation has not deterred certain pockets of our society and that is the bright silver lining amidst the overpowering dark clouds. I am really not bothered on how good is the submarine going to be when compared to those possessed by other biggies. That India has one, built on its own, is by itself a biggest achievement. Kudos to all those folks who really worked towards accomplishing this goal.

** India & Pak **

This was expected a long ago!! This Congress Govt is NOT capable of taking tough stands - especially, when it comes to Pak. After the Mumbai episode, the same Congress Govt was high on rhetoric and severed all ties with Pak seeking action against the terrorists involved. The Pak Govt too obliged and took "proper" action against all the terrorists involved by releasing them one after another from prison. The Congress govt, being happy with the "suitable" actions having been taken - now, has taken a step forward for resumption of dialogue. Not just that, the joint statement released, makes a mention of "Baluchistan" - which had NEVER found a mention in any dialogue/declaration/statements before. Indian Govt is stupid enough to vouch the "Baluchistan" links in the joint statement released. Agreed, no explicit words linking India to the terrorists attacks by Baluchistan based terrorists on Pak - but the word "Baluchistan" in the joint statement released IMPLIES exactly that.

Now, if you are a core-to-core optimist - the sort who believes that one day sun will rise in WEST - then, you can also start believing that - Pak Govt will act sternly and will curb terrorism emanting from its soil; that Pak will stop aiding Kashmir terrorists; that Pak will stop supplying arms and ammunitions to the terrorists spread world wide; that India will NO longer lose solidiers in its border to Pak bullets; that we will NO longer lose citizens to the bullets of terrorists !!! Rosy picture - Isnt it??

Talk or NO talks - it is going to make NO difference. US Govt is naive enough to supply everything and anything, including money, to keep Pak afloat. Pak is going to be the breeding ground for terrorists. This is NOT going to change - atleast in our life time. A kid can say that by resumption of dialogue this Indian Govt is taking nothing and gives everything to Pak !! Jai Hind !!

** Coverup Operation **

Justice Raghupathi sitting Judge of High Court Chennai stated that he was insisted by an Union Minister (from Tamil Nadu) to let go some of the accused (involved in forging mark sheets) free on bail. Political intervention in judiciary is nothing new - but for the first time, a sitting Judge openly declared the same in the High Court. Names of ministers were openly discussed - but, our PM did not speak a word; CM of Tamil Nadu did not utter a word. They all conducted usual business - as if nothing happened. Finally it was all covered up wonderfully and the Minister has gone scot free. Another testimony to the sort of Ministers that we have - the sort of political system that we have and the sort of integrity we all do have. Jai Hind.

** Mamta & Railway Budget **

Railway Minister, Ms Mamta Banerjee said "Railways will not be guided by economic viability, but by social commitment" !! That is how they destroyed our Industries, Wealth and everything that once stood good in this nation. By such a statement, the Govt and Mamta has only conveyed that they are going to steadily destroy "Railways" !!

The "social commitment" philosophy is a wonderful concept in India. If some are not able to afford certain facilities - destroy the whole organisation that offers the facilities and make it unavailable to everyone !! Isnt that a wonderful "social commitment"??? Why dont such stupid people understand that social commitments can be fulfilled only by building a stronger and profitable organisation - not by turning profitable industries into "sick" industries !!

** New Education (Destruction ?) Policy **

The Congress Govt has surprised me by keeping quiet for so long (for ONE month) without making any surprise (stupid?) moves. They have compensated enough with the proposed education policy. Abolish tenth public examination; abolish marks; and slowly abolish +2 exams too !! Wah.. Wah !! Well, if you are wondering on how students would be graded and selected for elite courses like IIT and IIM - dont worry - Congress Govt may come up with some other stupendous ideas - say, if your are a Muslim, you can get a seat in IIT or IIM ("saving minority community" agenda). If you are an SC/ST, you dont have to work hard with your studies, you can directly become a President or Vice President or Speaker ("saving the supressed strata of society" agenda) !! What ???? Are you asking about those kids with talent ??? Tell them to go to their backyard (if they are left with any) and cut grass !! Jai Hind !!!

The only thing nice about the proposed education policy is making education compulsory for children upto the age of 12. Thats one nice rule. But, I am sure, as like the Child labour policy, this particular enactment will never be implemented.