Ages back, Shakespeare quoted "What's in a name?" ... This quote held good for ages, but now I think this needs little refinment. I think if Shakespeare would have been in today's world, he must have said.. "There's lot in sirname" ... Yes, I mean it.. there's really a lot in sirname (second name).. If ur trying to lift ur sword by now to resist to my statement, hold urself back for a while.
I would ask you to look around you!! The most popular TV show last week was "Rahul ka swanvar". For all of you who have not seen even a single eposiode of this depict .. It's a show where 15 grogeous, intelligent, telented, charming and lovely girls (age between 20 to 32) are trying to lucre (rather seduce) Rahul Mahajan for marriage !!!
He is the same Rahul mahajan who has been booked by cops in Aug, 2006 for drug possession and criminal conspiracy, who already had a failed marriage (Wife alleging him as a wife beater) and who had been doing on-screen f**king with Payal rohtangi & many others on famous show Big boss (& probably lot more off-screen).
Now, why he's recieving all the media attention and also good girls.. Answer is his sirname.. "Mahajan". Now, imagine the same Rahul being a normal human being (just like me and you), & involved in all this crap shit, he's currently involved in. Do u think there could be any normal girl getting married to him ??!!& look now, how preety & charming girls are drooling over him to get his attention & ready to marry him. Nothing like this would have been possible if he wouldn't have been born to late Pramod Mahajan & got the sirname "Mahajan".
Take another U-turn & look at Abhishek (Bachhan).. We all know that when he got into movies, he was nothing but a useless shit. But one thing he was carrying with him was being Amithab bachan's kin. Though Abhishesk was never involved in any bad things (opposite to Rahul) but yet, Do we seriously think he should have ever got a Hindi movie to act as hero and a wife like Aishwarya (I was so jealous when I heard dat Aish is tying knot with Abhishek. Pathetic choice Aish)..
But this post is not about Abhishek Bachan and Rahul Mahajan. Dis post is a genuine effort to find out if any ordinary person (born to an extra- ordinary parents) have to face equal challenge to prove himself as someone with an extra-ordinary person (born to an ordinary parents) will face. I don't think so. Everyone who's born with a silver spoon in his/her mouth, gets an upper edge automatically. Biggest benifit for them is that opportunities wait for them to be explored. However in case of a commom man, the first struggle is to find out the opportunities to prove themselves & then making the best out of those opportunities. And one failure and you are out of the game. This is not something which today's society has delievered. Its been there as-is since ages. Kingdoms used to be ruled by a King & then by his son & then his son & so on. There never used to be any opportunity for anyone else to grab.
Althoug this scenario has changed a lot in today's world. One one hand when we see Rahul mahajan, there on the other hand we see Shahrukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar who have made things by their own. They didn't have a sirname to help them. So, there will always be a vista. But, one thing I am quite sure about is, "There's lot in sirname".. :))
P.S. I am not using word All. I am using lot :)) .. So there's still a chance for a common man to prove himself !!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Saving is sin, and spending is virtue...
An interesting article on USA's Spending, written by an Indian Economist:
Japanese save a lot. They do not spend much. Also Japan exports far morethan it imports. Has an annual trade surplus of over $100 billions. YetJapanese economy is considered weak, even collapsing.Americans spend, save little. Also US imports more than it exports. Has anannual trade deficit of over $400 billion. Yet, the American economy isconsidered strong and trusted to get stronger.
But where from do Americans get money to spend?
They borrow from Japan, China and even India. Virtually others save forthe US to spend. Global savings are mostly invested in US, in dollars.India itself keeps its foreign currency assets of over $50 billions in USsecurities. China has sunk over $160 billion in US securities. Japan'sstakes in US securities is in trillions.Result:The US has taken over $5 trillion from the world. So, as the world savesfor the US, Americans spend freely. Today, to keep the US consumptiongoing, that is for the US economy to work, other countries have to remit$180 billion every quarter, which is $2 billion a day, to the US!Otherwise the US economy would go for a six. So will the global economy.The result will be no different if US consumers begin consuming less.A Chinese economist asked a neat question.
Who has invested more, US inChina, or China in US?
The US has invested in China less than half of whatChina has invested in US. The same is the case with India. We haveinvested in US over $50 billion. But the US has invested less than $20billion in India.
Why the world is after US?
The secret lies in the American spending, that they hardly save. In fact they use their credit cards to spend their future income. That the US spends is what makes it attractive to export to the US. So US imports morethan what it exports year after year.The result:The world is dependent on US consumption for its growth. By its deepeningculture of consumption, the US has habituated the world to feed on USconsumption. But as the US needs money to finance its consumption, theworld provides the money. It's like a shopkeeper providing the money to acustomer so that the customer keeps buying from the shop. If the customerwill not buy, the shop won't have business, unless the shopkeeper fundshim. The US is like the lucky customer. And the world is like the helplessshopkeeper financier.
Who is America's biggest shopkeeper financier?
Japan of course. Yet it'sJapan which is regarded as weak. Modern economists complain that Japanesedo not spend, so they do not grow. To force the Japanese to spend, theJapanese government exerted it self, reduced the savings rates, evencharged the savers. Even then the Japanese did not spend (habits don'tchange, even with taxes, do they?). Their traditional postal savings aloneis over$1.2 trillions, about three times the Indian GDP. Thus, savings,far from being the strength of Japan, has become its pain.
Hence, what is the lesson?
That is, a nation cannot grow unless the people spend, not save. Not justspend, but borrow and spend. Dr. Jagdish Bhagwati, the famous Indian-borneconomist in the US, told Manmohan Singh that Indians wastefully save. Askthem to spend, on imported cars and, seriously, even on cosmetics! This will put India on a growth curve.
"Saving is sin, and spending is virtue."Before you follow this neo economics, get some fools to save so that you can borrow from them and spend. :))
Japanese save a lot. They do not spend much. Also Japan exports far morethan it imports. Has an annual trade surplus of over $100 billions. YetJapanese economy is considered weak, even collapsing.Americans spend, save little. Also US imports more than it exports. Has anannual trade deficit of over $400 billion. Yet, the American economy isconsidered strong and trusted to get stronger.
But where from do Americans get money to spend?
They borrow from Japan, China and even India. Virtually others save forthe US to spend. Global savings are mostly invested in US, in dollars.India itself keeps its foreign currency assets of over $50 billions in USsecurities. China has sunk over $160 billion in US securities. Japan'sstakes in US securities is in trillions.Result:The US has taken over $5 trillion from the world. So, as the world savesfor the US, Americans spend freely. Today, to keep the US consumptiongoing, that is for the US economy to work, other countries have to remit$180 billion every quarter, which is $2 billion a day, to the US!Otherwise the US economy would go for a six. So will the global economy.The result will be no different if US consumers begin consuming less.A Chinese economist asked a neat question.
Who has invested more, US inChina, or China in US?
The US has invested in China less than half of whatChina has invested in US. The same is the case with India. We haveinvested in US over $50 billion. But the US has invested less than $20billion in India.
Why the world is after US?
The secret lies in the American spending, that they hardly save. In fact they use their credit cards to spend their future income. That the US spends is what makes it attractive to export to the US. So US imports morethan what it exports year after year.The result:The world is dependent on US consumption for its growth. By its deepeningculture of consumption, the US has habituated the world to feed on USconsumption. But as the US needs money to finance its consumption, theworld provides the money. It's like a shopkeeper providing the money to acustomer so that the customer keeps buying from the shop. If the customerwill not buy, the shop won't have business, unless the shopkeeper fundshim. The US is like the lucky customer. And the world is like the helplessshopkeeper financier.
Who is America's biggest shopkeeper financier?
Japan of course. Yet it'sJapan which is regarded as weak. Modern economists complain that Japanesedo not spend, so they do not grow. To force the Japanese to spend, theJapanese government exerted it self, reduced the savings rates, evencharged the savers. Even then the Japanese did not spend (habits don'tchange, even with taxes, do they?). Their traditional postal savings aloneis over$1.2 trillions, about three times the Indian GDP. Thus, savings,far from being the strength of Japan, has become its pain.
Hence, what is the lesson?
That is, a nation cannot grow unless the people spend, not save. Not justspend, but borrow and spend. Dr. Jagdish Bhagwati, the famous Indian-borneconomist in the US, told Manmohan Singh that Indians wastefully save. Askthem to spend, on imported cars and, seriously, even on cosmetics! This will put India on a growth curve.
"Saving is sin, and spending is virtue."Before you follow this neo economics, get some fools to save so that you can borrow from them and spend. :))
Monday, January 4, 2010
Bonding Forever …..
Dear Son or Daughter,
I apologize for not knowing how to introduce this letter but I am extremely delighted to let you know that this is the first token of love to you and your mum from me. I'm writing this to you when you are inside your mamma's womb. You do exist in this world, but we have just met you in sonography. I haven't shared these thoughts with anyone yet, and I wanted to tell you first. Not even your mother knows that I'm writing this, so lets keep this between you and me for now, okay?
You know when first time we got to know that you are there in this world... it was such an amazing feeling for me !!! When I saw that pregnancy test strip changing its color, I was in tears. That was the feeling I will never ever forget… similar to the feeling which I got when I stood first in my class and made my father proud, feeling which I got when I had my first salary cheque, feeling which I got when I first kissed.
I had my first complete interaction with you when we went to Doctor for Level-2 ultrasound. That was the moment when I had a thought how much cute and sweet a baby (to be born) could be. Your mom and me were very excited at each of your moments inside. Doctor asked your mama to take a turn on a side and you also took a turn immediately inside your beautiful world (I hope it would be). But the scene on ultrasound machine turned my eyes broken into tears when I saw your cute lill’ hands on the screen doing finger movements (opening and closing your lill’ grip). The doctor pointed towards your heartbeat, nose, spinal cord, eyes, feet and head.
It’s been a long journey of 6 months since then… you are gaining length and weight every single day. Yesterday, I was on seventh heaven when Doctor while touching your mom's tummy said that your baby is very active... I was overwhelmed, excited, joyful, proud to know that ur doing enough of moments inside.
You see, I feel you kick and hiccup while you grow inside your mother's womb. Mostly your mother makes me feel your moments by keeping my hand on her tummy even when I am fast asleep. I feel very much excited to have a feel of your existence from this outside world. I don’t want to hide this fact also that sometimes your momy also have sleepless nights too due to muscular pains and cramps which are preparing her to deliver you. We are extremely excited to have you in our hands and life.
Now, I want to hold you just after you are born and feel my life change. I want to look at you and see that you have my intelligence and brain & her eyes and nose. I want to help you learn to crawl, to walk, to ride a bike, to drive a car. I want to punish you when you do something wrong and reward you when you do something right. I want to watch you grow up faster than I thought to be possible. And yes, I want to worry constantly about your safety, and I want to be the one to provide that for you as long as you'll let me. I want everything that comes with the privilege of being your father, whatever that might be.
Yours loving,
Dad
I apologize for not knowing how to introduce this letter but I am extremely delighted to let you know that this is the first token of love to you and your mum from me. I'm writing this to you when you are inside your mamma's womb. You do exist in this world, but we have just met you in sonography. I haven't shared these thoughts with anyone yet, and I wanted to tell you first. Not even your mother knows that I'm writing this, so lets keep this between you and me for now, okay?
You know when first time we got to know that you are there in this world... it was such an amazing feeling for me !!! When I saw that pregnancy test strip changing its color, I was in tears. That was the feeling I will never ever forget… similar to the feeling which I got when I stood first in my class and made my father proud, feeling which I got when I had my first salary cheque, feeling which I got when I first kissed.
I had my first complete interaction with you when we went to Doctor for Level-2 ultrasound. That was the moment when I had a thought how much cute and sweet a baby (to be born) could be. Your mom and me were very excited at each of your moments inside. Doctor asked your mama to take a turn on a side and you also took a turn immediately inside your beautiful world (I hope it would be). But the scene on ultrasound machine turned my eyes broken into tears when I saw your cute lill’ hands on the screen doing finger movements (opening and closing your lill’ grip). The doctor pointed towards your heartbeat, nose, spinal cord, eyes, feet and head.
It’s been a long journey of 6 months since then… you are gaining length and weight every single day. Yesterday, I was on seventh heaven when Doctor while touching your mom's tummy said that your baby is very active... I was overwhelmed, excited, joyful, proud to know that ur doing enough of moments inside.
You see, I feel you kick and hiccup while you grow inside your mother's womb. Mostly your mother makes me feel your moments by keeping my hand on her tummy even when I am fast asleep. I feel very much excited to have a feel of your existence from this outside world. I don’t want to hide this fact also that sometimes your momy also have sleepless nights too due to muscular pains and cramps which are preparing her to deliver you. We are extremely excited to have you in our hands and life.
Now, I want to hold you just after you are born and feel my life change. I want to look at you and see that you have my intelligence and brain & her eyes and nose. I want to help you learn to crawl, to walk, to ride a bike, to drive a car. I want to punish you when you do something wrong and reward you when you do something right. I want to watch you grow up faster than I thought to be possible. And yes, I want to worry constantly about your safety, and I want to be the one to provide that for you as long as you'll let me. I want everything that comes with the privilege of being your father, whatever that might be.
Yours loving,
Dad
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
My New Phase of Life ...
How the time flies and life goes on, nobody can anticipate. What is going to be next in life is always a question of curiosity. Exactly same happened with us. I have entered into a very sweet and anxious phase of life which is known as turning stone in a woman’s life and which completes womanhood called “PREGNANCY”.
Yes Fellas, this is the word, which is going to make my small world complete soon. This is the feeling that has crossed all the boundaries of my care, love, dedication, and anxiety for myself. I have found an entirely different atmosphere surrounding me which makes me blossom with love and care for me and my ‘ANSH’ (part of body). I would like to mention that it has been possible for me to stay healthy and determined for this decision only because of none other than my sweetheart – ASHOK (janu).
I remember that day, when I came to know that I have conceived, was the celebration day for my close-knit family & me. My hubby treated me very special with a Black Forest cake cutting ceremony at our home. I was feeling on the top of the world. But deep inside my heart, I was afraid of carrying this responsibility as I conceived in 3rd month of our marriage. Very strange and horrible thoughts were coming to my mind for this baby in my womb. But a ton of thanks of my loving partner who has given me courage and strength to get associated with this baby.
I have also made myself strong for this decision. Then started the sequence of hormonal changes, mood swings, loss of appetite, nausea etc. in the first trimester of this phase. Believe me friends I was totally opposite what I am in original. Thoughts of loneliness, anger, frustration and impatience were getting on my nerves. I used to have at least 6-7 vomiting in a day---thanks to hormonal changes. These behavioral changes created a lot of misunderstandings in my life as I was not able to express my love, care and required time to my family. Always felt sleepy and tired all day and night. I must say those days were the worst days of my life. But again thanks to my destiny that has given me such an understanding partner who understood the issues and resolved it on time.
Then fun loving and nice moments of life started in 2nd trimester of my pregnancy. This is the phase where I have actually enjoyed and lived with my partner. Going for latest movies, eating out (especially golgappa, chaat, dosa, brownie, and chhane bhature….hmmm yummy), spending evenings with friends with gala wine and dinners, shopping etc. had become a part of this phase. I am feeling awesome, great, special and most important associated with my baby in my womb. These days I try to talk to my baby in my womb and let him know how much his mama loves him. I simply can’t forget the touch and kiss of my hubby on my pregnant tummy that always make me feel that you are the one who is completing my world and bringing our family to the next generation.
Friends, I am still in 2nd trimester of my pregnancy and soon going to enter in my 3rd trimester phase, which is the last stage of pregnancy. And most important I am gonna celebrate my next birthday and 1st marriage anniversary with my lil’ one who will open his eyes in this world in the month of April.
Wish me best of luck so that I can deliver this ANSH of Ashokajal safely and healthy on this planet.
Happy Reading…..!!!!!
Yes Fellas, this is the word, which is going to make my small world complete soon. This is the feeling that has crossed all the boundaries of my care, love, dedication, and anxiety for myself. I have found an entirely different atmosphere surrounding me which makes me blossom with love and care for me and my ‘ANSH’ (part of body). I would like to mention that it has been possible for me to stay healthy and determined for this decision only because of none other than my sweetheart – ASHOK (janu).
I remember that day, when I came to know that I have conceived, was the celebration day for my close-knit family & me. My hubby treated me very special with a Black Forest cake cutting ceremony at our home. I was feeling on the top of the world. But deep inside my heart, I was afraid of carrying this responsibility as I conceived in 3rd month of our marriage. Very strange and horrible thoughts were coming to my mind for this baby in my womb. But a ton of thanks of my loving partner who has given me courage and strength to get associated with this baby.
I have also made myself strong for this decision. Then started the sequence of hormonal changes, mood swings, loss of appetite, nausea etc. in the first trimester of this phase. Believe me friends I was totally opposite what I am in original. Thoughts of loneliness, anger, frustration and impatience were getting on my nerves. I used to have at least 6-7 vomiting in a day---thanks to hormonal changes. These behavioral changes created a lot of misunderstandings in my life as I was not able to express my love, care and required time to my family. Always felt sleepy and tired all day and night. I must say those days were the worst days of my life. But again thanks to my destiny that has given me such an understanding partner who understood the issues and resolved it on time.
Then fun loving and nice moments of life started in 2nd trimester of my pregnancy. This is the phase where I have actually enjoyed and lived with my partner. Going for latest movies, eating out (especially golgappa, chaat, dosa, brownie, and chhane bhature….hmmm yummy), spending evenings with friends with gala wine and dinners, shopping etc. had become a part of this phase. I am feeling awesome, great, special and most important associated with my baby in my womb. These days I try to talk to my baby in my womb and let him know how much his mama loves him. I simply can’t forget the touch and kiss of my hubby on my pregnant tummy that always make me feel that you are the one who is completing my world and bringing our family to the next generation.
Friends, I am still in 2nd trimester of my pregnancy and soon going to enter in my 3rd trimester phase, which is the last stage of pregnancy. And most important I am gonna celebrate my next birthday and 1st marriage anniversary with my lil’ one who will open his eyes in this world in the month of April.
Wish me best of luck so that I can deliver this ANSH of Ashokajal safely and healthy on this planet.
Happy Reading…..!!!!!
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