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Show of strength

George Fernandes : Bihar

Former Defence minister and NDA chairman, George Fernandez, has been unwell for the past four years. Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar, made a case out of his illness, to deny him a Lok Sabha ticket. An infuriated George has decided to contest independently, and with nothing less than a show of strength, literally. He landed at Patna airport and “climbed down the aircraft without support”. But, Nitish, had slipped to Delhi by then. A couple of days ago, George was unable to say a word at Lohia’a anniversary function. Nitish probably hasn’t heard that a wounded tiger is more dangerous than a healthy one.

Vijayakant : Tamil Nadu

No lip service please Political parties pay lip service to manifestos. Tamil movie star Vijaya Kant of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) is not even willing to do that, and for the zaniest reason in the world: he does not want other parties like DMK to plagiarize his manifesto!


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“We could have had both the general elections and IPL matches together.

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Requesting anonymity, a former captain of the Indian cricket team told TSI, “We could have had both the general elections and IPL matches together. But in our country, politics rules and all other things become secondary. I know the elections are of utmost importance. I am convinced that both could have been held together, with a little bit of juggling around in the IPL schedules. And had this happened, we would have given out a clear message to the world that India is not Pakistan or Afghanistan; that it is a safe country. But now, as far as public perception goes, India is no different from Pakistan so far as internal security is concerned.” Is Mr Chidamabaram listening?

If things keep moving like this, is it not possible that, should polling dates in future general elections coincide with national festivals like Diwali or Ramzan or Christmas, the government will cite security concerns as the reason for calling them off? The Central government could argue thus: “Our security concerns force us to ask you to please not celebrate this particular festival this year.” It is widely held that cricket is not just a game for Indians; it is a religion, and among the most binding and unifying of all. But now we are shamed to our feet. If we can’t play cricket in India without fear, then what sort of security guarantee can we offer our countrymen?

Also, is it not sad that before finally deciding to shift IPL-2009 from India, the BCCI did not even bother to contact the Indian team members who were getting ready for the second Test against New Zealand in Napier? Said an iconic IPL player who is part of the Indian squad in New Zealand – once again on condition of anonymity: “To be frank, no one is interested in playing IPL matches overseas. Playing in front of the home crowd is a great deal more comforting. But now we have run out of other options. We are bound by our contracts, and must respond like robots to whatever the IPL wants.” Indeed it is not only Indians who feel let down. Just ask Andrew Flintoff how he feels, and he will tell you how very disappointed he is by this move.

“Moving IPL to South Africa is one of the hardest decisions taken by the BCCI,” says Commissioner and President of IPL Lalit Modi. But on ground it doesn’t look like that. On March 24, before Lalit Modi and CSA chief Gerald Majola held their official press conference in Johannesburg, an official e-mail from the BCCI reached journalists. That became breaking news. This incident happened exactly seven minutes before the official confirmation of South Africa as the IPL-2009 venue at a press conference. That only means that the entire game is managed professionally.

When finally the balance sheet of the IPL-2009 tamasha is pulled out, we will know who the real losers and winners are. Only, one thing seems clear. Whatever else may happen, the IPL governing body is not going to be among the former. They will mint money. Their income may dip somewhat, but the franchise owners, official telecasters, advertisers, players and the host country will get their individual shares. The real ‘Indian Playing XI’ will also enjoy South Africa’s balmy clime. The sole loser will be India’s cricket lovers: The hardcore fan of Kolkata Knight Riders who dreamt of cheering his Dada at Eden Gardens; the amchi Mumbai youth from Bandra who will now not get to hail his ‘Tendlya’; the amma from Chennai whose hero is captain Dhoni – they will all, like the 3.5 million Indian spectators who were dying to get inside the stadium to watch the 59 IPL matches, disconsolate. The only laughing faces belong to those greedy busybodies whom we allow to run the nation’s affairs!

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Sallu had been persecuted earlier by the Bishnois for having hunted chinkaras, but it looks like he doesn't believe in learning from his past mistakes

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Taking aim at Sallu

After a tussle with the Rajasthan High court and paying a Rs 20 lakh fine for damaging the Amber Fort during the shooting of "Veer", now an FIR has been lodged by the Bishnois against Salman Khan for cutting khejri trees. Sallu had been persecuted earlier by the Bishnois for having hunted chinkaras, but it looks like he doesn't believe in learning from his past mistakes...

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Hema Malini had been cleared at the highest levels and would certainly have been cleared by the BJP parliamentary committee.

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Hema Malini : Delhi

No personal questions please

BJP’s highly coveted New Delhi Lok Sabha seat was all set to go to Hema Malini, currently a party MP in the Rajya Sabha. Her name had been cleared at the highest levels and would certainly have been cleared by the BJP parliamentary committee. At the last moment, the former dream girl pulled out. Political goose bumps? No sir. Apparently, husband and Lok Sabha MP from Bikaner, Dharmendra, does not want too many parliamentarians under one roof. If the husband is not willing to fight, why should the wife?

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CPI(M) takes a Slumdog knock

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Use of “Jai Ho” by candidates embarrasses party

The Marxist term for inner-party discipline is ‘democratic centralism’, which basically translates into ‘total subservience to party bosses'. But it is not turning around like that for the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The party had gone to town bashing the Congress for using the "Slumdog Millionaire" song “Jai Ho!” in its poll campaign. But the imperative of maximising slum votes – in a year that is seeing the CPI(M)’s vote bank erode fast – has forced two West Bengal party leaders to use that very song in their campaigns. Lok Sabha candidates Mohammad Saleem and Rupchand Pal are using the song in their campaign posters and wall writings. In fact, Saleem has used his photograph as well in the poster, which the party has slammed as a ‘non-communist approach’. Marxists insist that their candidates must fight polls on ideological and not personal basis. However, the party is yet to comment on Pal’s wall paintings using “Jai Ho”. Saleem’s campaign poster also has the party’s hammer-sickle-star poll symbol. While this has raised the hackles of top party bosses, the Congress has rubbed the salt in further, threatening to complain to the Election Commission, because it had purchased the sole rights to the song.

Caught on the wrong foot, the party’s Kolkata District Committee forced the State Committee to reprimand Saleem. State secretary and politburo member Biman Bose later admitted, “The party does not approve of such banners using the candidates’ photos along with such filmy slogans.”

Reportedly, a group of Saleem supporters, sponsored by corporate friends, had paid for these banners and posters. Bose said, “Since the party symbol is there in the poster, the official interpretation would be that the cost has been incurred by the party, which will eat into the amount of money we can use per candidate.” Meanwhile, Pal told TSI, “My supporters have done all this on their own. I haven't done anything."

Chandrashekhar Bhattacharjee

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I would not be able to give a break up of an increase in just these astrological services in the total pie of VAS".

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Rajat Mukarji, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, IDEA Cellular Ltd."Yes there has been an increase in the calls for astrological services and the horoscope alerts but there has been an overall increase in the pie of VAS. So it would very difficult to have a clear cut indication in regards to the faith of people. I would not be able to give a break up of an increase in just these astrological services in the total pie of VAS". Gurdeep Singh, COO of Aircel says, "There has been a 40% increase in calls for astro-services on our network" Even Reliance Infocom reports a 15% upswing in similar calls. That is technology helping astrology.

A marketing head of a media organization, once a strident atheist and rationalist, is getting absorbed in astrology and the predictions. For every problem he would call Vodafone Astro care and speak to the experts available there 24X7.

Another 28 year old man who works at the stock broking firm has been advised to make weekly donations and pray to Lord Hanuman to fight off the malevolent factors in his planetary charts, which are apparently blocking his career. Astrologers say they are increasingly attracting young and educated customers, a trend that reflects changes in Indian society that allow the young to be more in charge of their lives.

Kabir, the mystic poet says in his poetry, Dukh Mein Simran Sab Kare, Sukh Mein Kare Na Koye , Jo Sukh Mein Simran Kare, Tau Dukh Kahe Ko Hoye. (In anguish everyone prays to Him, in joy does none To One who prays in happiness, how sorrow can come.) When things are going well, people are less likely to be found on their knees or at the temples. When things are going well, we banish God to the back burners of our lives, and while we might mutter from time to time a silent "thank you" to God for the good times, we often do not. But then, that has been human behaviour throughout history and it is not going to change in the near future. Of course, technology-in a strange way-has made God even more accessible!

The whole financial crisis is scary and uncomfortable. Not having money or not having enough peace is causing people to do all sorts of things. People turn to God in the same way as the child goes to his mother. When even the government cannot help, then surely God can and will. But will he?

(With inputs from N. Asokan,

C. Bhhattacharjee, Dhrutikam Mohanty, Zubair Dar, Manish Mcwann,

Surbhi Chawla and Malik Faisal )

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“The Departed” star Leonardo DiCaprio is in question, things are different.

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All smoke, no fire!

For a celebrity living it up in Hollywood, getting down to making the right choices like giving up on cigarettes is no cakewalk. But when “The Departed” star Leonardo DiCaprio is in question, things are different. Recently, he was spotted cycling with some buddies smoking an e-cigarette (sans combustion or tobacco). This hunk is not just super smart with his choice of roles in films but also with his lifestyle! Way to go, Leo!

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