I really look forward to the news these days. Its not a normal day unless someone from Congress has done something to pi** off Anna-daata. Or, a new-never-thought-of-before-bold-move by Dr Prime Minister Silent Singh has backfired. Or the BJP has asked a minister to resign. Or a self-appointed loud mouth has put his foot in it, and is now walking around rubbing 'it' off on others.
Last evening as I was flicking casually through the telly, I caught the ending moments of a tear-jerker on NDTV. The story was about how a tiger was shot somewhere in Jaipur or was it Nagpur?!
The very same day I'd happen to chance upon the voice of Justice Katju criticizing the media's coverage of Dev Anand's death. I hope the right honourable Justice Katju (of the farmer suicide / taliban beard fame) was channel hopping just as I had and destiny had played its part through which the great jurist would be able to enjoy a story that he'd strongly appreciate.
There they were, the rest of the print and electronic media swooning and lamenting over the passing away of a star of yesteryear, when NDTV broke away from norms to bring to us this enigmatic and epiphanic tale of the death of a tiger. Today, there is bound to be a follow-up story where Barkha Dutt interviews the tiger's parents asking them for their reaction on the brutal murder as well as snippets from the life of the policeman who shot the animal, who now seeks refuge in the Bodhi tree of enlightenment.
William Blake would turn in his grave. Twice.
(I have nothing against Tigers. I sympathize for them and urge fellow netizens to stop the indiscriminate killing of our striped friends. With or without the presence of Dhoni by my side.)
(I don't even have anything against farmers. Like every Incredible Indian I have started accepting all the below-poverty-liners as human beings and am ready to organize and be a part of any social gathering, rock concert or media movement to bring their plight to the forefront. With or without the presence of Aamir Khan.)
Justice Katju is not alien to courting controversy through his iconic comments. The insinuation that 'long beards' would lead to the Talibanisation of the Nation is a well documented crusade of the Judge. He was the first to realize that not poverty, nor hunger, nor unemployment, but an Osama beard would transform any Muslim youth into a Uzi totting, vile, murderous militant capable of heinous acts of violence. For those who disagree I suggest you have a good look at the career statistics of one Hashim Amla or a certain Inzaman-Ul-Haq. Before the beard they were good batsman. After the facial hair was fluffed and grown, they were pure Chuck Norris-in-white.
(Dean Jones, if you're reading this, its politically incorrect to call someone a terrorist on TV, if even for a laugh.
Its fine if you have a blog.)
Speaking of larger than life action stars brings me to the topic on everybody's lips. Kapil. Kapil Sibal. Phew...!
What's wrong with the World today? No, I AM actually asking you. Dunno? Its our belief system. Now don't get me wrong. I am not talking about religion. I am not talking about the holy Quran or the Gita or the Bible.
I am talking about the Internet. Yes, that's right. Holy books are so passe. Who reads them nowadays?
The whole wide World (www) depends on the Internet. And what it says. It keeps us informed about who is gay and who's dating whom. It reveals to us the dirty secrets of politicians after they're dead and buried. It helps us with our math, it helps us prepare our meth, it helps us procure 'honeys' and teaches us about making moneys.
It is our Savior, our salvation.
When people opine that something posted online could be incorrect, slanderous, mischievous or just plain fun I get enraged.
How could anybody in his right mind NOT take the Net and especially Facebook seriously? What makes a man doubt the crap posted online? Obviously every bit of information in it is researched, vetted, studied, pondered upon and authenticated.
For people to post slander on Sonia ji online is sacrilegious.
Censorship is the only way to ensure a man believes everything a Politician tells him. Just look at the glowing examples of censorship staring us in our faces. Iran, Egypt, Pakistan and China. Democracy at its finest.
If censorship is the norm, I take it print and electronic media would be next in line.
I guess if that happens certain journalists would have to stick to reporting the news as it happened and avoid rewriting it.
They say people deserve the Government they get. I guess its the same for the fourth estate. Or wannabes and megalomaniacs.
Last evening as I was flicking casually through the telly, I caught the ending moments of a tear-jerker on NDTV. The story was about how a tiger was shot somewhere in Jaipur or was it Nagpur?!
The very same day I'd happen to chance upon the voice of Justice Katju criticizing the media's coverage of Dev Anand's death. I hope the right honourable Justice Katju (of the farmer suicide / taliban beard fame) was channel hopping just as I had and destiny had played its part through which the great jurist would be able to enjoy a story that he'd strongly appreciate.
There they were, the rest of the print and electronic media swooning and lamenting over the passing away of a star of yesteryear, when NDTV broke away from norms to bring to us this enigmatic and epiphanic tale of the death of a tiger. Today, there is bound to be a follow-up story where Barkha Dutt interviews the tiger's parents asking them for their reaction on the brutal murder as well as snippets from the life of the policeman who shot the animal, who now seeks refuge in the Bodhi tree of enlightenment.
William Blake would turn in his grave. Twice.
(I have nothing against Tigers. I sympathize for them and urge fellow netizens to stop the indiscriminate killing of our striped friends. With or without the presence of Dhoni by my side.)
(I don't even have anything against farmers. Like every Incredible Indian I have started accepting all the below-poverty-liners as human beings and am ready to organize and be a part of any social gathering, rock concert or media movement to bring their plight to the forefront. With or without the presence of Aamir Khan.)
Justice Katju is not alien to courting controversy through his iconic comments. The insinuation that 'long beards' would lead to the Talibanisation of the Nation is a well documented crusade of the Judge. He was the first to realize that not poverty, nor hunger, nor unemployment, but an Osama beard would transform any Muslim youth into a Uzi totting, vile, murderous militant capable of heinous acts of violence. For those who disagree I suggest you have a good look at the career statistics of one Hashim Amla or a certain Inzaman-Ul-Haq. Before the beard they were good batsman. After the facial hair was fluffed and grown, they were pure Chuck Norris-in-white.
(Dean Jones, if you're reading this, its politically incorrect to call someone a terrorist on TV, if even for a laugh.
Its fine if you have a blog.)
Speaking of larger than life action stars brings me to the topic on everybody's lips. Kapil. Kapil Sibal. Phew...!
What's wrong with the World today? No, I AM actually asking you. Dunno? Its our belief system. Now don't get me wrong. I am not talking about religion. I am not talking about the holy Quran or the Gita or the Bible.
I am talking about the Internet. Yes, that's right. Holy books are so passe. Who reads them nowadays?
The whole wide World (www) depends on the Internet. And what it says. It keeps us informed about who is gay and who's dating whom. It reveals to us the dirty secrets of politicians after they're dead and buried. It helps us with our math, it helps us prepare our meth, it helps us procure 'honeys' and teaches us about making moneys.
It is our Savior, our salvation.
When people opine that something posted online could be incorrect, slanderous, mischievous or just plain fun I get enraged.
How could anybody in his right mind NOT take the Net and especially Facebook seriously? What makes a man doubt the crap posted online? Obviously every bit of information in it is researched, vetted, studied, pondered upon and authenticated.
For people to post slander on Sonia ji online is sacrilegious.
Censorship is the only way to ensure a man believes everything a Politician tells him. Just look at the glowing examples of censorship staring us in our faces. Iran, Egypt, Pakistan and China. Democracy at its finest.
If censorship is the norm, I take it print and electronic media would be next in line.
I guess if that happens certain journalists would have to stick to reporting the news as it happened and avoid rewriting it.
They say people deserve the Government they get. I guess its the same for the fourth estate. Or wannabes and megalomaniacs.
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