Here are some things I don’t understand, if any of you do, please comment.
- How many times did Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh - CM of Mumbai appear on TV to give his views? I see the Chief Secretary, Deputy CM etc show up…(same happened when there were agitations by MNS and Mr. Raj Thackeray.)
- Coming to the Thackerays - yes, they will surely make a political agenda out of it, but where are they now? The best vote winner move they could have done now, is just be present to offer the least help they can. MNS and Shiv Sena workers could do some social service now(pun intended)
- When asked about the terror attacks, why do people say ‘its crazy…man’ or ‘its crappy stuff’ or something about the word "crazy" or "crap"?
- Why does Rajdeep Sardesai or Karan Thapar or any other newscaster…when moderating a session or interviewing a person…question them the following:"So Mr. X, are you saying this or are saying that or are you saying this that etc" (hope you get my point) - Just have people answer what they want to and don’t lead them into what you want to hear. And yes, don’t cut them while they are talking something that is sincere.
- Why keep showing horror images of the attacks(I mean on TV), when people very well do not want to keep seeing burnt people or dead people again and again? We feel it at heart and do not want to be reminded again.
- Why do politicians like Mr. Narendra Modi offer money as if that like a Miracle Cure for all problems?
- Finally, when will India learn?
- After 1993 serial blasts - we did not seem to have learnt the lessons!
- 2008 - Mumbai Terror Attacks - we do not know yet!
Security is not just about additional frisking or metal detectors or using a mirror to check under the cars. I mean- COME ON! Criminals are getting more sophisticated, isn’t it time that law protectors get sophisticated too??!!
One more request, I think it is time to retire the pre-independence revolvers or rifles that the some of the police are still using!!!
My Favorite Eating Places in Chennai ( apart from the dining table in my apartment) - as of November 29, 2008
Hello Mr(or Ms) Rain God, I am a foodie(be it a snack or proper meal) and I do not like you spoiling my week.
Since Thursday I have not had a chance to treat my taste buds(because the surroundings of my apartment is like a water world) and I have not been able to go out. The worse thing is not many wanted to deliver during these rains.
But guess what, I finally got some pizza from Pizza Hut a little while back and a big Hi-Fi to that.
So dear(well…really not so dear 
) Rain God, please take your sorry A&& some place where they need you the most (or where there is proper drainage system - read ‘that which works!’). If I feel like I want to see rain, I will turn on my shower and have my heart’s content.
Now, cant wait to get back to my work place in citi-center where lunch is a treat. There are atleast 12 different options to choose from….oops make it 15!
After 49 hrs of no power (South Chennai, Jn of Kalakshethra Road and Valmiki Street), we finally have power…which means a lot of things…but for the time being, let me admire the tubelights, fans and also the TV.
If anyone wondered why there was no updates from my side on the post dealing with Mumbai Terror Attacks, you know why!!!
Our area is still inundated and feels like its Chennai’s own ‘Water World’ -btw, did anyone watch that costly movie?
I have a lot of pictures taken including one unity project we neighbours tried doing(not successful though). But I want to share my gratitude to the ward councillor Shanti Madam, she was just awesome. Her dedication was very touching.
A boat loaded with RDX was found near one of the blast sites not too far from India Gate. Earlier this year (or late last year) I remember seeing a news piece on CNN-IBN or NDTV, where the reporters were able to bring in some banned stuff as part of a sting operation (not sure if they were explosives or chemicals) to show that the coastal line is not foolproof. The drop-off point for this operation was India Gate(Delhi) as per the reports of news channel. They carried out this operation to prove the (sorry) state of affairs at the coastal cities.
I also heard the folks at CNN - IBN a little while ago mention that the Defense Minister Mr. Antony has mentioned about the need to strengthen the coastal line of defense.
