** Afghan Agony **

More Indians have died in Afghan - killed by Pak (read Taliban) aided terrorists. Indian Govt wants to establish proximity to Afghans and hence is spending millions and millions of rupees in Afghanistan, which is nothing but going down the drain. Why spend millions for Afghans, when our own people are suffering ?? You spend your whole of your wealth on Afghanistan - and yet, it is not going to be a country that will side with India - not now - nor in the future; it is not going to be a country that will speak for India in Islamic forums; it is not going to stop its territory from being used against India !!! We never learn our lessons. We helped Bangladesh to take root and this small nation keeps killing our soldiers every other day and allows its territory to sponsor terrorism against India!! We see our people being killed; we see our territory being targeted very often - yet, what do we do?? - pump money - help them build ?? Does that sound as a joke ???

** SACHIN **

Sachin became the first person to score a 200 in a one day game today (Feb/24). He scored a double century, remained not out and immediately returned to the field when India started bowling. Such is the commitment of this man and that is what has made him what he is today. I am immensely happy that Sachin achieved this unique record today.

Whatever I say or write about Sachin would have already been written and told 'n' number of times by 'n' number of people. Irrespective of what is being said (both bouquets and brick-bats), Sachin remains totally balanced and has carried on with his game. Though he has numerous records to his name, he never makes any fuss about any of it. When Sachin scores a century, whole of India rejoices. Such is the greatness of Sachin. No doubt, he is God's gift to Indian cricket. Someone, during one of the test matches in Australia, wrote a banner - "I have seen God. He plays for India at No.4" - (No.4 is the position Sachin plays in Test matches) !!

** WR Varadharajan **

I have heard only good things about this man, WR Varadharajan. His "missing" news and subsequently the news about his death was big shock to me. The party sacked him from all responsibilities and yet, he gave away his savings and laptop to the party and that speaks volumes about him. Leave alone the politicians - do we, on the whole, have such people amongst us ? May his soul rest in peace !!

** Bt Brinjal **

After lot of hesitation, Indian Govt has said "No" to Bt Brinjal for now and that is an appreciable decision. This subject needs a lot more research and there are too many unanswered questions. We should not let ourselves to become guinea pigs. Govt decision on this matter needs appreciation.

** Padma Awards **

Enough has been discussed about the Padma awardees in the media recently. I wish to add just one line about the Padma Awards - Mallikha Sarabhai was awarded the Padma Bhushan award this year for Art !! Mallikha Sarabhai was the one who contested against LK Advani in the previous parliament election and the present Congress Govt has gifted her with the award !! Jai Hind !!!

** IPL :: India & Pakistan **

We have been crying hoarse for decades over the atrocities being done by the Pakistan supported terrorists in India and no one pays any heed about it in Pakistan. Now, when a few Pakistani cricketers were not selected by the IPL franchise - Pakistan makes a huge hue and cry, - what happens??? Right from Indian Home Minister goes on to support Pakistani line of argument !!! When everyone should have come upfront saying, "Yes, we do NOT want Pakistani players", it is a shame that the so called "elite" talks about waving a white flag in support of Pakistan players. People talk about "aman ki asha" - My foot !!! Talk about "aman ki asha" to all those families who have lost their near and dear to the covert Pakistani bullets and bombs !! Pakistan is the breeding ground for terrorists world wide and it is going to remain so for a long time to come !! Neither US nor India have learned its lessons. US keep pumping millions and millions of dollars into Pakistan, which is being used to kill their own soldiers. India keeps running behind Pakistan waving white flag and talking about peace. In return, Pakistan continues to kill our soldiers at the border; continues to kill innocent Indians through covert means !! Let us severe all ties with Pakistan !! Let us confront terrorists instead of begging Pakistan and US !! For that to happen, we need people with vision and strong will power to rule our nation. But our political parties are more interested in muslim votes than the development of our nation !! What is the result ?? Even smaller nations like Bangladesh ups it ante and makes fun of India by supporting terrorists and helping separatists elements !!