This is the title of my favorite news magazine program on American public radio that enriched and enlightened me during my life in the USA. My blog is a tribute to that program.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
3Idiots Alert: The helicopter Deal….
The media is not covering itself in glory when it comes to
covering the scandals of UPA, which is known to all who have been following the
crooks in the Indian Media, led by the 3Idiots (Burqa, Arnab & Rajdeep).
They have established a new low in their subservience to congress…
“NDA government changed the specs in 2003” “SP Tyagi wasn’t
even air chief” “UPA was not in power then” they are shouting this only to
shield the Italian Maatha and her supposedly Mr.Clean minister AK Antony. But,
Antony’s own MoD itself issues a detailed statement chronicling what happened in
detail, which is unusual for the secretive MoD.
In 2003, when the proposal came up for Vajpayee for approval
his secretary noticed that the specifications were set so high, to ensure that
only one vendor EuroCopter would qualify. That was deemed unacceptable as these
were not combat helicopters but normal VVIP transport ones. Hence the suggestion
was made to lower the flying height requirements so that more bidders became eligible
and prices will become lower… Yes, this is the “specification altering” that
the media is talking about as having done by NDA… Please educate yourselves…
After UPA came to power shortly thereafter, the suggestion
was made an official decision a year later opening the gates for 4 companies to
submit tenders and further changes were made in 2010 to make AugustaWestland
the “only company eligible”… Again under AK Antony… After that due diligence in
terms of trials were completed and orders placed and some delivered as well…
Look at this, a specification change done by Vajpayee to let
competition in is “corruption” for the media but another change to remove all
others and buy from the Italian firm only is not…. It is time we investigated
who in the media is on the take from the ruling dispensation… I would start
with NDTV’s funding who the offshore investors are etc…
What is most bothering is AK Antony is the media’s
definition of “Mr. Clean” yeah right and Italian Maatha is a saint through all
this….
Spread awareness.. learn to discern the lies of the NDTV
brigade…
Friday, February 8, 2013
MOVIE REVIEW: Special 26 (Hindi):
This movie is from Neeraj Pandey who had written, scripted and directed "A wednesday" which took a no holds barred look at Islamic Terrorism and what would happen if a common man decided to react. In this movie, he has picked a subjecter of lighter vein, but nevertheless the genius shows in every frame of the film, with wit, sarcasm and sheer intelligence in the story. I really don't want to write more to give out the story line. It is inspired by the fake income tax raids that we read about in the news and cleverly woven into a complete movie with incidents, superb action with intelligent and counter intelligence along with strategic out maneuvering by the hero and the opposing party.
The story is set in the early 80s to late 80s, where in the roots of black economy was planted and deep rooted by the central government with repressive tax regime and policies that promoted black economy. This story takes off on the prevalence of black money and how a clever gang goes about it.... Needless to say this rings alarm bells in the established order and things are shaken up. An honest CBI officer (yes there at least a few left then..) goest about the job.
This leads to a never ending strategy game between the gang and the cbi officer, who wins is the icing on the cake. No stunts but the story is paced very fast and keeps you on the edge of your seat and in good humor as well.
Excellent acting by Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpai, Jimmy Shergill & of course Akshay Kumar. Such efforts don't happen very often and the team deserves all the encouragement from all of us...
Kajal agarwal who complained that there no substantive roles for heroines in Tamil movies, must have had a mental lapse in accepting this movie. Her character is totally redundant and you will not miss a heartbeat if it is done away with. It would have made the movie better. She has to pay attention to her looks, as someone who is not that beautiful to begin with, the deterioration is very obvious as well in this movie.
Definitely award worthy performance by Anupam Kher & Manoj Bajpai...
Go watch it in the theatre -- definitely paisa vasoon and then many more.... very satisfied...
The story is set in the early 80s to late 80s, where in the roots of black economy was planted and deep rooted by the central government with repressive tax regime and policies that promoted black economy. This story takes off on the prevalence of black money and how a clever gang goes about it.... Needless to say this rings alarm bells in the established order and things are shaken up. An honest CBI officer (yes there at least a few left then..) goest about the job.
This leads to a never ending strategy game between the gang and the cbi officer, who wins is the icing on the cake. No stunts but the story is paced very fast and keeps you on the edge of your seat and in good humor as well.
Excellent acting by Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpai, Jimmy Shergill & of course Akshay Kumar. Such efforts don't happen very often and the team deserves all the encouragement from all of us...
Kajal agarwal who complained that there no substantive roles for heroines in Tamil movies, must have had a mental lapse in accepting this movie. Her character is totally redundant and you will not miss a heartbeat if it is done away with. It would have made the movie better. She has to pay attention to her looks, as someone who is not that beautiful to begin with, the deterioration is very obvious as well in this movie.
Definitely award worthy performance by Anupam Kher & Manoj Bajpai...
Go watch it in the theatre -- definitely paisa vasoon and then many more.... very satisfied...
Goodbye Afzal Guru....
"You
don't understand how government works..., mercy petitions are in a
queue and we can't jump that...., Variety of opinions have to be sought
and considered...." This is all we have heard from the Italian Congress
for the past 10 years whenever carrying out sentences were asked about
for convicted terrorists.. To the political spectrum's credit no other
category of death penalty was neither brought up and nor discussed...
Now suddenly, realizing the deep shit they are in also under pressure
of getting scared at the prospect of a challenger who could trump the
yuvaraajaa, the government has suddenly discovered that the tingling it
has felt in its back is actually a Spine !!!!
Good riddance
afzal, although I can somewhat understand why you would want to bomb and
kill the parliament, looking at the politicians... terrorism has to be
dealt with in the strongest of terms...
For those that still want to ascribe some good thing to Italian
Congress, please ask yourselves how come all procedures which didn't
even begin, letter writing to all and sundry which was not done, come
election time everything suddenly falls into place !! Others for whom
that Italian was the best in religious appeasement well it is a lesson
learned. There is a proverb in Tamil "ஆட்டை கடிச்சு, மாட்டை கடிச்சு
கடைசியில் மனிஷனை கடித்தது" (the monster I supported, first it went after
only the goat, then the cow finally the humans....). Those, that think
that someone is good as they appease a particular votebank, remember
when the other votebank becomes more crucial, guess who would be at the
receiving end....
So those that openly campaign for
"Development for all and Appeasement for None" need all our support....
Remember that come elections in 2014...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
But they do candle light marches in America...
While,
we are all justifiably angry at the death of rape victim, this has fast
become another Anna Hazare'ish effort for the media. I am not disputing
that we need tougher laws for violence against women, but the problem
doesn't begin or end there.
In rural India conditions for women are
abysmal, with women for the larger part have to answer the nature's call
either before sunrise or sunset. Yes, imagine
living in a colony where there are no toilets anywhere not even
communal ones.... Imagine your life as a woman there...
Now, you still
wonder as to why there is lack of confidence in women later in life...? I
can vividly recall that during early eighties Charan Singh being blamed
for his proposal to build rural toilets. Similar thing happened to MGR
in Tamil Nadu as well, by the same elite which is holding candle light
marches now, as it is fashionable.
Unless and until you remember all
this during election time, such protests are just sham and are totally
useless, politicians have learned to ignore this already.. I have to
break the news to you all.....
I
have a legitimate reason to be skeptical of this elite as well. E.g.
after the Mumbai terror attack, there were candle light marches all over
but within 3 months the same set of bastards were re-elected.
3IDIOTS Alert: 2013-001
3Idiots Alert:
There is likely to be a "Hang Modi" night by our NDTV brigade
who are desperate to redeem Rahul baba after the drubbing in Gujarat and
bleak prospects in running against Modi for Lok sabha.
The latest broom
is likely to be "Big blow for Modi, SC upholds Gujarat Lok Ayukta"
"Governor wins etc..." ad nauseum...
What are the facts
- the SC accepted Gujarat government's contention that the governor must consult and act on the advice of the cabinet on such issues.
- It upheld the appointment of Justice Mehta as Lokayuktha, despite lack of consultation by the governor (highly corrupt, and being prosecuted by Rajastan lokayukta for landscams etc, Kamla Beniwal) since the chief justice of gujarat HC has also advised for Mehta, it is alright.
- Going further, the SC totally expunged caustic comments made on Modi and the gujarat government by HC judge. Agreeing with the gujarat government actually.
Yet this is likely
to be made out to be a big blow for Modi by our secular bridage. For
more details on what actually happened read
http://vicharak1.wordpress.com/2011/ 08/30/ facts-why-was-lokayukta-delayed -in-gujarat-for-seven-years/ and make up your mind yourself.....
The anti-Hindu, english media poses the biggest threat to our secular character as a nation, please get yourselves educated about them.... You can also refer to http://www.mediacrooks.com
Sunday, November 4, 2012
How to get rid of die hard fans… Or Skyfall movie…
I have been a die-hard Bond movie fan for decades and each
movie has seen by me at least twenty times… I go to the bond movies for
Gadgets, Dashing Debonair attitude, exceptional action sequences, special
effects evolving with the current technologies and of course Bond Girls. The
witty dialogues that happen between the villain/girls/Q/M/MoneyPenny and bond
were increasingly appealing as I grew from a young boy to a mature adult (my
wife still disagrees with the mature part…) and as the intent/meaning of the
wit became more apparent. Similarly the technical gadgets also evolved with my understanding
and appreciation of technology. So in essence I had a good thing going – now along
comes “the new better bond” franchise, the ugliest bond of all and even uglier
heroine. Since Casino Royale I am feeling let down, with attempts to introduce emotion
and sensitivity to Bond.
Folks, if those were truly requirements then intelligence agencies
will hire from feminists and national commission for women -- for their agents and bosses, begin
discussions on whether something can be resolved through dialogues and finally,
remove all action.
Things have gotten so bad, that “Ek Tha Tiger” was really much more
enjoyable than SKYFALL ! Ayan has better action and story than skyfall !!! It
appears that Bond is after an Oscar award. Surprisingly, critics are ranting
and raving and giving a huge thumbs up - for this “humanizing of Bond”. Not
just bond this non-sense is being played out with Batman/SuperMan etc. Folks, I
hate to break it to you… these are supposed to be super hero movies and even the
humans are supposed to be out of the ordinary… Even in bond movies, whether it was Halle Berry, or Michelle Yeoh -- women spies were also being showcased as equally capable and just as ruthless as bond. Even Spy Who Loved Me a while ago, had a ruthless Russian female equivalent...
Too bad that Bond franchise is increasingly politically correct. If this
is what a bond movie is going to be all about in the future, I will settle down
to watching tear jerk-er soaps and movies. Only thing that will be extra are duets, dancing in groups and running around trees…
Time to update all my earlier bond movie collections to blu-ray and settle down comfortably at home. It is not safe to leave the comfort of your home for the latest bond movie. Unless a 3d version of those earlier ones is released, no way I am coming back..
Very disappointed.... and yes, still die a hard bond fan... All is not lost, still there is still Steven Seagal...
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