Some Reflections on the existing notions in Modern Contemporary India

Who has established these notions in Modern Contemporary India or for me Obstacles of Growth in India - 1. Sun is a sign of prosperity and rain and water is of poverty, 2. If you are in touch with missionaries or supports close interaction with western civilization - you are a dog, 3. If you have independent or free enough to talk with other political parties or views - you are a monkey, (4.) If you are a learned or well read person you are like - King Cobra having diamond with no use or like Python snake (Bacause you can't be dictated), (5.) If you have some Muslim friends, shopkeepers will give you goods in black polythin or (6) if you belief in non-violence or peace , or having only hindu friends , they will give you goods in white polythin, (7.) If you are a frank in your thought or journalist , you are a parrot and many more like these notions (about sand, horse etc.) exists in contemporary India , which I have minutely observed and want to share it with readers with the words of great eminent historian of India - Sir Jadunath Sarkar - "We must not forget that modern Indian civilization is a composite daily growing product and not a mummy preserved in dry sand for four thousand years."

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Note on Release of people’s queen of Asia – Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Burma Review welcomes the release of people’s queen of Asia and a true philosophical disciple of Mahatma Gandhi by Myanmar Government “without any words”, which was long overdue and pays deepest respect to her. Hope, her release will start a new step forward towards a democratization process of prosperous and stable Myanmar. This is also an humble and open appeal to Indian media to not to abuse your father of nation by using the word like “Gandhigiri” and relating it with Bollywood film “Munna Bhai MBBS” if you don’t have any idea of Gandhi. Burma Review is changing to Myanmar Review. Hope other prisoners will be also freed soon and pray to almighty God for stable and prosperous Myanmar in Asia and continue maintaining rich relation with people of India and government.

Zuma - Gandhi common denominator for freedom in India & S Africa

News Courtesy : PTI News, 3 October 2010

DURBAN: The struggle for freedom of the Indian and South African people is intertwined and has a common denominator as both countries were home to Mahatma Gandhi, President Jacob Zuma has said here.

"Gandhi walks through our histories leaving imprints that still direct the paths of both India and South Africa," Zuma said at the closing banquet of the first regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on African soil here last night.

Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi and Minister of State for Human Resources Development D Purandeshwari were also present at the banquet.

"Gandhi's philosophies remain relevant today as they were during their formulation and practise in his lifetime. It is these beliefs that have ensured the continuity of our relations over the years and led to the strengthening of political, economic and social ties between our two nations," Zuma said.

Gandhi's ideology of empathy, respect for one another irrespective of race, appreciation of one another and each other's beliefs and understanding have been the foundation of the constitutions of most countries, he added.

Zuma attributed the "warm relationship" with India to the fact that the two countries have a lot in common, such as the vision of an impartial, just, peaceful and prosperous world order aimed at bringing an end to centuries of poverty and marginalisation.

"Together the two countries cooperate in several multi-lateral forums such as the UN, the non-aligned movement, WTO, G-20, Commonwealth, IBSA and the BASIC groupings. We also share a common approach on a number of global issues including reform of the UN, the future of multilateralism, climate change, South-South cooperation and multilateral trade negotiations," the South African President said..

"This has led to fruitful cooperation in the Commonwealth, International Atomic Energy Agency and the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership (NASP)."

Commending the South African community of Indian origin, Zuma said, their deep commitment to cultural identity was evident in all spheres of their lives from their beliefs to their practises.

"This is greatly admirable, at a time when cultures and traditions worldwide have been undermined. We are pleased that while this community remains distinctively Indian, they are still proudly South African. They are as committed to this country as those whose cultural roots are indigenous," he said

Addressing the gathering, Ravi called on India and South Africa to work together and said "India and South Africa hold the promise of becoming giants in future."

Lauding the first Indians who arrived as indentured labourers for the sugar cane plantations in the province in 1860, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini said "their determination to succeed in the face of great hardship should serve as an inspiration to all of us."

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Obama hails India's thriving democracy to promote freedom

News Courtesy : sify.com

United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) Hailing India for peacefully throwing off colonialism and establishing a 'thriving democracy' of over a billion people, US President Barack Obama has pledged to support free flow of information to promote democracy around the world.
'There is no right more fundamental than the ability to choose your leaders and determine your destiny,' he said at the opening of the UN General Assembly here Thursday but stressed democracy would not succeed because America dictates it.

'Make no mistake: the ultimate success of democracy in the world won't come because the United States dictates it; it will come because individual citizens demand a say in how they are governed,' the president said.
At the same time, he believed 'There is no soil where this notion cannot take root, just as every democracy reflects the uniqueness of a nation,' said Obama citing several examples including India, that he is set to visit in early November.
'Later this fall, I will travel to Asia. I will visit India, which peacefully threw off colonialism and established a thriving democracy of over a billion people,' he told the annual gathering of world leaders.
'I will continue to Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, which binds together thousands of islands through the glue of representative government and civil society.
'I will join the G-20 meetings on the Korean peninsula, which provides the world's clearest contrast between a society that is dynamic and open, and one that is imprisoned and closed,' he said.
'I will conclude my trip in Japan, an ancient culture that found peace and extraordinary development through democracy.'
'Each of these countries gives life to democratic principles in their own way,' said Obama describing civil society as 'the conscience of our communities'.
Vowing to always extend American 'engagement abroad with citizens beyond the halls of government', Obama said: 'We will call out those who suppress ideas, and serve as a voice for the voiceless,' said.
'We will promote new tools of communication, so people are empowered to connect with one another - and, in repressive societies, to do so with security,' he said.

The United States 'will support a free and open Internet, so individuals have the information to make up their own minds,' said Obama calling it a 'time to embrace - and effectively monitor - norms that advance the rights of civil society, and guarantee its expansion within and across borders.'

(Arun Kumar can be contacted at arun.kumar@ians.in)