Israel's offense on Gaza strip enters its 20th day. No solution seems possible at this stage. In Israel's defence, the country says hamas started it all by firing rockets into southern Israel. Hamas says it did it because Israel imposed economic blockade on gaza and its citizens were suffering because of that. More blah blah from both sides and eventually nothing concrete comes out. Israel is even throwing chemical bombs now and defending the act. It's apparently within the laws of international court of justice. They might as well throw some nuclear bomb and consider it as an act of defense. In the fight for hegemony in the region, human life has lost its value. All Jews will support Israel and muslims Palestine no matter which country they belong. Osama has called for Jehad on Israel. This ugly blame game will never end in the name of religion. I don't know which side is wrong but I know it's the survival of the fittest. Stronger you are, more support you have and more damage you will cause to your opposotion.
Coming to UN after saying all this, I feel the organization should only focus on doing volunteer work. Ban ki moon has probably come on TV 100 times in last 20 days in support for ceasfire on this whole issue but has anything happened so far? They keep signing papers and sending humanitarian aid to Gaza but pounding from Israel hasn't stopped. Where are all the economic sanctions they can impose on Israel to stop them? Where is the world community's consensus on this whole issue that UN always delivers? Who will actually put economic, diplomatic or any other blockade on Israel?? Answer is No One... Israel is a strong nation and no one will stop them unless another set of thousands die and they are morally obligated to end it. US supports the attacks so UN can't do anything even if they want. It's simply a useless world organization that has no credibility. History will tell you UN's intervention has done nothing for the long lasting disputes.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Tour Diary - Indian Winter
Never have I ever experienced an Indian winter where weather condition dominates news channels? Living in Canada one gets used to hearing weather news all the time but in India it’s almost trivial. It does get some space in daily news but not to the extent where it almost overshadows news related to bombings, army fighting militants and many more grave situations that plague the nation. Foggy conditions throughout the day, dew in the night and low temperatures have really slowed down everything here. People are advised to stay indoors unless it’s really urgent. Hmm… I wonder how it is different from a Canadian winter???
I still haven’t seen real sunshine for over a week that I have been here. Tea is basically order of the day and along with it number of appetizers to die for - Samosas, Laddoos, Home-made sweets and many other finger licking delicious items. Laden they may be with Oil, Butter, Lard and so much more, one cannot avoid them. I have no worries of putting on weight J. They are apparently served with my mother’s love and affection so I enjoy it even more. I always seem to be losing weight for her so she doesn’t mind stuffing all that in my mouth at once. If that’s not enough, you have various other spicy and eclectic dishes that are just as spectacular as others. Just like Indian folk music they bring a feeling of serenity after you consume them. Eating all that on the rooftop in the company of sunshine would have topped everything but I guess I will have to wait a bit more for that.
Despite the bad weather this year, the visit so far is quite relaxing and enduring. I don’t feel I ever left this place and Guelph flashes in front me as a place I visited on a small visit to Canada. But I am like that – once I go to a place, I forget about other places although India is something different and I never seem to get over it. You are so drawn and sucked into its myriad traditions that it’s hard to come out of it. I met an elderly Australian couple on my flight to New Delhi this time and their enthusiasm for the country was unbelievable despite recent bombings in Mumbai. it was their second visit to the country in 2 successive years and this time they are exploring different parts of the country and spending almost a month doing so. They plan to come again next year as they know there is so much else to see.
I just hope I soon get time to trek in Himalayas and go on highest altitude possible. And yes, journey will have to be only on a Motorbike (my love).
I still haven’t seen real sunshine for over a week that I have been here. Tea is basically order of the day and along with it number of appetizers to die for - Samosas, Laddoos, Home-made sweets and many other finger licking delicious items. Laden they may be with Oil, Butter, Lard and so much more, one cannot avoid them. I have no worries of putting on weight J. They are apparently served with my mother’s love and affection so I enjoy it even more. I always seem to be losing weight for her so she doesn’t mind stuffing all that in my mouth at once. If that’s not enough, you have various other spicy and eclectic dishes that are just as spectacular as others. Just like Indian folk music they bring a feeling of serenity after you consume them. Eating all that on the rooftop in the company of sunshine would have topped everything but I guess I will have to wait a bit more for that.
Despite the bad weather this year, the visit so far is quite relaxing and enduring. I don’t feel I ever left this place and Guelph flashes in front me as a place I visited on a small visit to Canada. But I am like that – once I go to a place, I forget about other places although India is something different and I never seem to get over it. You are so drawn and sucked into its myriad traditions that it’s hard to come out of it. I met an elderly Australian couple on my flight to New Delhi this time and their enthusiasm for the country was unbelievable despite recent bombings in Mumbai. it was their second visit to the country in 2 successive years and this time they are exploring different parts of the country and spending almost a month doing so. They plan to come again next year as they know there is so much else to see.
I just hope I soon get time to trek in Himalayas and go on highest altitude possible. And yes, journey will have to be only on a Motorbike (my love).
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