Hi.......This is Himel Sarkar ....signin' in.....no more lectures abt th political status quo or ethical issues....This time I'm here 2 relate a matter of utmost importance to me......I am the president of the Biology club of Loyola School.....This past week the Biology club of Loyola School hosted the mega Inter-school biology fest "Symbiosis 2008" resulting in the confluence of around 20 schools all over the city.
All members of the biology club got Euphoric when the Volunteers' list was out (to bunk classes, why else). The same were seen with burlesque grimaces when they found out they hadn't been given a duty. The one month-long endeavor would end on the 22nd of Aug.,2008. One month had we struggled to get everything perfect with the mind set that anything less than exellent was terrible.
On a more serious note, "Symbiosis 2008 " was perhaps a wake- up call for many. We are at a war . This is a war of humanity against eternity. 100 months left to conserve the Environment.....NO Excuses .....That's the reason we took so much trouble.....It's high time we realize that with each polythene packet lying on the ground the hopes of humanity surviving are evaporating...Either we fight.......or we perish.
This post is dedicated to all those unsung heroes, those passionate individuals who have helped us in this endeavor.......This was not just a competition, it was a battle....schools were not competing against each other but vowing to walk hand in hand , fearless and stand for the Environment. So there..........HS signin' out
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
The "fix"
The Indian Economy is one of the impeding economies of the world. Now we are locked in what is called “A situational fix”. Do we focus on Economic development at the cost of Environmental degradation or do we sacrifice economic growth for Environment Conservation? A careful observation and interpretation of the situation is required for this. The prediction of the near future will be mandatory in order to make a judicious decision for in this decision lies the fate of mankind.
The immediate impact of neglecting the environment will be disastrous whereas economic development is a must if India is to combat growing poverty, famines, illiteracy, unemployment and to feed the teeming millions. However it would be unwise any of the above. Lack of sufficient capital and growing indebtedness to the World Bank has always been a problem for India. What needs to be done is to regulate the economy. Construction of massive high capital shopping malls is being executed. Needless development of Urban areas must be stopped and development of rural areas is to be done.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Human Relationships in the 21st Century
Human Relationships of late has undergone a revolution.Apparently the emergence of nucleated families proves that.That is the direct result of "Westernizing" Indian society. This the modern global scenario. Keeping in mind the global trend of nuclear families I'd say that this modern concept of nuclear family system India has adapted from the west.So basically it is quite certain that human relationships have changed. But Is this change for the better or for the worse is yet to be determined. Is the Indian adaption of the Western form of relationships a boon or a bane?
A retrospective approach reveals that initial relationships in India were much more complex. Indian society was one that sported relationships with much pomp and show but minimal social distance. The fathers were considered benign dictators who were worthy of honour, respect, fear and athourity, but not love.
Modern human relationships are much simple with minimal show of affection, and increasing physical distances. But if physical distance is decreasing social distance then its too less a price to pay. So can we say that this is the west's gift to India? Are modern Indian Relationships changing for the better? To a certain extent ..yes.
However when you look beyond the average at the "exeptional " is when you get a clearer image. The purpose of writing "exeptional" within double quotes is that the term exeptional is actually a misnomer. That which had actually been an exeptional case has ceased to be one. Now itis more or less a public affair. Connected to the world through Internet, Orkut, Facebook, hi5 etc. but hey, who has got the time for one's own mother. That is a direct result of success. So.....
is India choking in its own success?That requires Introspection........
Think about it
A retrospective approach reveals that initial relationships in India were much more complex. Indian society was one that sported relationships with much pomp and show but minimal social distance. The fathers were considered benign dictators who were worthy of honour, respect, fear and athourity, but not love.
Modern human relationships are much simple with minimal show of affection, and increasing physical distances. But if physical distance is decreasing social distance then its too less a price to pay. So can we say that this is the west's gift to India? Are modern Indian Relationships changing for the better? To a certain extent ..yes.
However when you look beyond the average at the "exeptional " is when you get a clearer image. The purpose of writing "exeptional" within double quotes is that the term exeptional is actually a misnomer. That which had actually been an exeptional case has ceased to be one. Now itis more or less a public affair. Connected to the world through Internet, Orkut, Facebook, hi5 etc. but hey, who has got the time for one's own mother. That is a direct result of success. So.....
is India choking in its own success?That requires Introspection........
Think about it
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