American influence on the world

Ever wondered why americans call themselves different? I never wonder coz i know for sure why they are different. American society was always founded on the very word "Freedom". This word was perhaps the first think a child learns before even identifying english words or even his/her parents.

One of the other things about america and which is equally important is their power to influence other countries which were distinctively different from them for e.g.China or india. We followed americans on everything we did in the last couple of years. We followed them with MTV, we did the same with fashion brands, we did it with neverendingcrap soap operas. Although we are born in different countries we are half-americans today. Yes, dont believe yourself, but its true. Try to jot down 10 things you did which were anywhere not influenced by america. I am sure you wont come out with many...what you got 4..look closely..even they might have some influence.

It was the early stage of internet back in india and chatting was a new concept to an indian. Thankfully, i had a PC then and freakin dialup connection with a spedd of 33 KBPS. (damn..i cant even think about it.) I remember talking to an american in yahoo chat rooms, when i told him i live in mumbai, india (i used to live there before moving to singapore), he wasn't too sure about where india is. Man i couldnt stop laughing. That day i realised that most of the americans are in their own world. they feel there is nothing beyond america and america is the world for them.

Neverthless sooner or later, they realised that there is someone more power(fool) and that was Mr. Laden. The old frd of america who paid back his debts. Americans now are more literate about the world. They know where is Iraq, they also know about being banglored (loosing a job to an indian).

Whatever the globalisation gave to the asian countries is of debate but one thing for sure it gave them a "Value" and a "Image".

If americans know YOU...YOU really made a difference. Trust me its hard to make your BOSS realise your value :-)

Legalise Prositution & Betting in India

I really dont understand a reason why prositution & Betting is a taboo in the indian society when almost 60% of the youth involved in either or both the activities. The recent sex survey by Indian today also revealed the habits of the indian youth and the risk they can/want to take for the 10 min pleasure time.

We call our indian society to be bound by values and culture. I guess all this is passe as we move to the next generation charged with porn movies, internet and MMS scandals they have nothing more to think about. The guys today spend half of their time in something related to sexual acts. Its not surprising but since we created it. Its the fruit of the so called Indian society tress which was watered with regulations and oldtimesake cultural foundations (which one follows).

I do agree that we have a great cultural history but unfortunately its not understood by the youths or its too late now to embibe it in the system. Many countries are still conservative in the nature however changed in the way to dilute their beliefs to the new socital changes.

The world will change and its bound to change, but India is not changing in the way they think about this issues. I think its high time to legalise some of the illegal (not anymore in many countries) things in india.

Why legalise prositution?

60% of the youth today and more in future, will feel the need of a prostitute (thanks to the societal rules), and the goverment will be left with rules which they dont follow. If its illegal and we cant stop it from happening. Atleast make it legal and ban people aged below 21 to enter such areas.

The goverment can build legal brothels and keep a close watch on the happenings there. This will ensure that the business is following the regulations. If these things become legal, the gangsters, gundas will have little say in the business and making them loosers in the end. Furthermore, to ensure that AIDS campaign is followed strictly, do regular medical checks at the brothers. This will definately curb down the momentum.

Similarly, Betting needs to be legalised. The goverment should allow private betting companies to enter the market and setup a shop here. The goverment by this easy mean can earn a huge commission over each betting transaction which can be used for the benefit of underpriviledged. I would say we can go to the point that the betting account will be traced by I T dept to even track down on the high earners, or even deduct TDS on the winning amount. This will ensure that everyone is happy. the goverment makes money, the guys makes money. Today only the punters earn...

I would continue with some other issues and solutions later

Mumbai- The freedom City

Mumbai a city which never sleeps. Neither people sleep here, coz many of them dont have their own house. 2 days back i read a stroy on Mid-day about 7 people getting killed by a uberspeedster young guy in early 20s. Eventually they were sleeping on the pavement. If this case goes to the court, which it would...how will the guys protect themselves..

1) Pavement is not the place to sleep.
2) We were drunk but heck if no one was the pavement, it wouldn't have been a accident.

Suprisingly and surely these guys will escape from the Long (barely we can see) arm of law. The justice system in india is broken down and its useless to say the least. If you file a case today in family court, you would most probably get a date which is 15 yrs later. Am i sounding stupid? but heck i aint..its the fact and its true.

We always say USA is all about freedom. Be it related to sex, going naked on the beach or doing whatever you like. I counter that opinion, I strongly feel Mumbai gives freedom to do things which none of the country/city can ever think of.

Our road transport authority build pavements/footpaths for people to walk. during my visit, the footpaths were very new and build about 2 weeks back. I thought mumbai is finally improving, i started walking over the footpath. I couldnt walk for a mere 5 mins before i had to get on the road coz some stupid hair dresser has a illegal stall on that road. What the FCUK is that? Now the whole pavement is hijcked by bhelpuriwalas, vada pav stalls and what not. I guess these guys pay BMC for building nice polised cement concrate areas specially designed for them.

I dont know where Mumbai is leading to...but i feel like crying thinking of it.

Hello

My first post on this blog. Dont know how to start with. \

Maybe i could talk about my vacation to India during diwali, that typical diwali smoke (better than travelling on sakinaka roads). Talking bout sakinaka, i suspect its the most polluted area on earth..damn am sure it is....

Mumbai is just like as it was about 6 months back when i left india. I certainly miss mumbai but not for what it is only for the people around me...

I would surely talk more about mumbai and my experience during the 3 weeks visit.

P.S: this blog will talk about everything..politics, games, music, movies...anything your brain can chew..