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usha manohar replied to the topic The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution. It enjoins the state to enact a uniform civil code. Should this proviso be scrapped?.
Yes I went through this and there is a mention of uniform civil code at paragraph 44 in this page. The governments of course want to keep it under wraps since decades ..
http://www.constitution.org/cons/india/p04.html
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Too fat for auto .
It is ok to report the incident because the girl too has rights. she can also think of taking this incident as a challenge and decide to reduce her weight which would help her remain fit and healthy in the coming years. I read somewhere that people weighing beyond a certain weight limit will have to pay more depending in their extra weight
In fact , such an incident happened in the USA where a very fat passenger was disallowed to board a flight because he was occupying too much space thereby inconveniencing the passenger sitting next to him. It makes sense because every passenger has the right to travel in comfort for which they have paid. the airlines on the other hand will have to look at possibilities where they can either charge the fat passenger more and provide a bigger seat to them or charge for two seats and let them use two seats..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Inspiring story of an ex bandit from Jhansi...
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Because Politicians are much worse than Bandits. Why don't you see the positive aspects of life. Man Singh is the Modern Robin Hood, He loots the unscrupulous Politicians and helps the poor.
I agree, Man Singh was like Robin Hood. I read his biography. So many times he gave dowry for poor girls.
I too read about Man Singh long ago. That's why I referred his name. But an esteemed member did not understand.
Gentlemen took birth in every era and also in future. Man singh was also one of them.
One cannot kill and loot and justify it with social service..One has to face repercussions for one's act and thats how justice works for all people, so why should it be different for some people, who have actually taken lives and looted and caused untold miseries to the families simply because they lead a double life of loot,kill and social service !
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
The previous government had money for everything but for essentials like sports. If you see today's news report, Priyanka Vadra is in the news for asking and getting a rent of her asking Rs 8800 for a Rs53,000 bunglow in Delhi in 1997. The property is worth several lakhs in rent no. She has gobbled up the money and is now building a huge bunglow,got after many laws and rules were bent to accommodate her. In fact the entire family has been leeching on the nation for decades . This is Congress culture that has been the bane of our country. Now all political parties ant to follow this filthy practice started and nurtured by them..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic No water to drink but enough for IPL show.
As expected the final and the second match has been shifted to Bangalore. I am sure ur corrupt Chief Minister will be more tan happy to have this diversion , since he is reeling under too many scams and corrupt charges right from his crore plus watch case to his latest favoring his son to open a lab in government lab wit govt paid facilities..I doubt if he is interested in the plight of the farmers with Karnataka having one of the highest number of suicide rates and now a drought situation ..
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
True. The incident you related says it all. Unless a Nation is healthy and gives utmost importance to Sports and other related aspects, that contribute to the health of the Nation, nothing can be achieved.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Inspiring story of an ex bandit from Jhansi...
When Naxalism was rampant in the undivided state of AP, the then Govt offered many rehabilitation programmes for those who come forward to join the Mainstream. Many came forward giving up Naxalism. One of them happened to live in my area. His ambition was to live a peaceful life and do social service to the Society. But the people around did not stop looking at him suspiciously. The transformed man was insulted and rebuked in every stage of day to day activities. He was denied even the Ration supplies. It took a long time for this ex Naxalite to lead a normal life.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Too fat for auto .
Asmi Shah who was insulted by the Auto driver, doesn't have any right to pass snide comments on Asmi's fatness. Autos can refuse to fat people on any other reasons like hiking the price or any other reason. But cannot ridicule or heckle the passenger's body condition.
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
rambabu wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
When we compare India to other countries , smaller snd less developed two or three decades ago, we still see how much better they were at sports because whatever could be done was done to the full extent us. Indians had and still have a tendency to do everything in a half hearted manner and our leaders have taken full advantage of this fact. This made even the few outstanding ones suffer because of lack of funds and help from the government..
I agree with you. Indians are indeed easy going and politicians particularly Congress concentrated on vote bank politics and corruption and took Indian people for a ride. So obviously feeding the masses and as a corollory sports had little importance.
The biggest and Major Sorts scams took place during Congress regime. Who can forget Sports scams like Commonwealth Games scam, Match fixing scam in Cricket to name a few?
Very true, the Congress under Manmohan Singh looted the nation and made money in all sports events. They were not bothered about sport, but how to loot the state.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic No water to drink but enough for IPL show.
anil wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
For those esteemed member who did n't understand my post, the water not brought from Rajasthan, only the special water train was, it was filled with water in Miraj, Maharashtra
My original post reads: Even if the water that will be utilised for IPL cannot be used for drought affected regions, it is still a crime to waste water in such a way when it is clear that the needs of common people and farmers is far more greater than cheap entertainment. And where there is a true and sincere will to help others, there is a way as is evident from the fact that Maharashtra CM Fadnavis arranged for a special water train brought in from Rajasthan which was filled with 5 lakh liters of water in Miraj and sent to Latur which is affected severely with drought.
So do not confuse others saying water was brought from Rajasthan!
@ Usha, I agree with you, there is no need for IPL, already enough water has been wasted on T20 matches. Not just in Maharashtra, these should be permitted anywhere in country at least until the monsoons start.
Now the Panni league consisting BCCI, IPL and others invlved including the state government which was not sure whose side to take have been asked to move the IPL elsewhere . If they bring it here to Karnataka there will be civil war ! As of now there is not a single state that can afford to waste water and make the IPL leagues richer by a few crore rupees. They should think of closing down ..
I agree Usha! If the IPL is canceled this year no one is going to die of hunger. People who suggest that IPL should not suffer losses should take the matches to their home town and supply all water needed, we do not want to give our water to cheap entertainment, this is my state, my people and I don't enjoy watching such cheap watches for the sake of few moments of worthless excitement!
Scourge will not come if IPL canceled this year. BCCI have enough funds to bear loss. It is time to set priority, life of peoples or cheap entertainment. Rajasthan have also water crises in some parts. In coming government supply their water by trains.
Latest news is, the IPL matches which were scheduled to be played in Maharashtra will be shifted to Vizag in AP. Andhra Cricket Association requested the BCCI to shift some of the matches to be held in Vizag and the BCCI agreed.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
When we compare India to other countries , smaller snd less developed two or three decades ago, we still see how much better they were at sports because whatever could be done was done to the full extent us. Indians had and still have a tendency to do everything in a half hearted manner and our leaders have taken full advantage of this fact. This made even the few outstanding ones suffer because of lack of funds and help from the government..
I agree with you. Indians are indeed easy going and politicians particularly Congress concentrated on vote bank politics and corruption and took Indian people for a ride. So obviously feeding the masses and as a corollory sports had little importance.
The biggest and Major Sorts scams took place during Congress regime. Who can forget Sports scams like Commonwealth Games scam, Match fixing scam in Cricket to name a few?
9 years ago
MG Singh created new topic The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution. It enjoins the state to enact a uniform civil code. Should this proviso be scrapped?.
The Indian constitution enjoins the state to enforce a uniform civil code. However, the Indian state has so far flouted this. On the contrary, some Hindus have stated that enforcing this statute will mean that Hindus want to convert Muslims. It must be noted that NO Muslim has stated this argument. I have a question as there is the extreme reluctance to tamper with Sharia then why not scrap this proviso in the constitution? This will also gladden hearts of many Hindus who want that constitution be not followed.I have however a flip side to this and that is that constitution must be upheld and I am sure if a uniform personal code is enforced the Muslims will accept it. In any case, the constitution is made for India and not for only Muslims or Hindus. India has the dubious distinction in the world of being the ONLY country allowing separate personal law for a section of people. I throw this topic for discussion
.
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution. It enjoins the state to enact a uniform civil code. Should this proviso be scrapped?.
Yes I went through this and there is a mention of uniform civil code at paragraph 44 in this page. The governments of course want to keep it under wraps since decades ..
http://www.constitution.org/cons/india/p04.html
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Too fat for auto .
It is ok to report the incident because the girl too has rights. she can also think of taking this incident as a challenge and decide to reduce her weight which would help her remain fit and healthy in the coming years. I read somewhere that people weighing beyond a certain weight limit will have to pay more depending in their extra weight
In fact , such an incident happened in the USA where a very fat passenger was disallowed to board a flight because he was occupying too much space thereby inconveniencing the passenger sitting next to him. It makes sense because every passenger has the right to travel in comfort for which they have paid. the airlines on the other hand will have to look at possibilities where they can either charge the fat passenger more and provide a bigger seat to them or charge for two seats and let them use two seats..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic Inspiring story of an ex bandit from Jhansi...
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
rambabu wrote:
Because Politicians are much worse than Bandits. Why don't you see the positive aspects of life. Man Singh is the Modern Robin Hood, He loots the unscrupulous Politicians and helps the poor.
I agree, Man Singh was like Robin Hood. I read his biography. So many times he gave dowry for poor girls.
I too read about Man Singh long ago. That's why I referred his name. But an esteemed member did not understand.
Gentlemen took birth in every era and also in future. Man singh was also one of them.
One cannot kill and loot and justify it with social service..One has to face repercussions for one's act and thats how justice works for all people, so why should it be different for some people, who have actually taken lives and looted and caused untold miseries to the families simply because they lead a double life of loot,kill and social service !
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
The previous government had money for everything but for essentials like sports. If you see today's news report, Priyanka Vadra is in the news for asking and getting a rent of her asking Rs 8800 for a Rs53,000 bunglow in Delhi in 1997. The property is worth several lakhs in rent no. She has gobbled up the money and is now building a huge bunglow,got after many laws and rules were bent to accommodate her. In fact the entire family has been leeching on the nation for decades . This is Congress culture that has been the bane of our country. Now all political parties ant to follow this filthy practice started and nurtured by them..
9 years ago
usha manohar replied to the topic No water to drink but enough for IPL show.
As expected the final and the second match has been shifted to Bangalore. I am sure ur corrupt Chief Minister will be more tan happy to have this diversion , since he is reeling under too many scams and corrupt charges right from his crore plus watch case to his latest favoring his son to open a lab in government lab wit govt paid facilities..I doubt if he is interested in the plight of the farmers with Karnataka having one of the highest number of suicide rates and now a drought situation ..
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
True. The incident you related says it all. Unless a Nation is healthy and gives utmost importance to Sports and other related aspects, that contribute to the health of the Nation, nothing can be achieved.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Inspiring story of an ex bandit from Jhansi...
When Naxalism was rampant in the undivided state of AP, the then Govt offered many rehabilitation programmes for those who come forward to join the Mainstream. Many came forward giving up Naxalism. One of them happened to live in my area. His ambition was to live a peaceful life and do social service to the Society. But the people around did not stop looking at him suspiciously. The transformed man was insulted and rebuked in every stage of day to day activities. He was denied even the Ration supplies. It took a long time for this ex Naxalite to lead a normal life.
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Too fat for auto .
Asmi Shah who was insulted by the Auto driver, doesn't have any right to pass snide comments on Asmi's fatness. Autos can refuse to fat people on any other reasons like hiking the price or any other reason. But cannot ridicule or heckle the passenger's body condition.
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
I would like to bring to the attention of readers about an incident about 7-8 years back. there was a women's hockey match between India and Hongkong and I was sitting with a few British friends at the Singapore club bar. Now Hongkong is a tiny city, not even half of Mumbai. I cut a sorry figure when a nation of 100 billion could not throw up a team to beat Hongkong. We lost and my friends roared with laughter. Tongue in cheek one of my friends a retired British major settled in Singapore commented let Indian girls at least develop their legs if they don't have the stamina to beat anybody. I saw the recent women cricket match with Pakistan in the world cup and sadly we lost to Pakistan. What to say?
9 years ago
MG Singh replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
rambabu wrote:
MG Singh wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
When we compare India to other countries , smaller snd less developed two or three decades ago, we still see how much better they were at sports because whatever could be done was done to the full extent us. Indians had and still have a tendency to do everything in a half hearted manner and our leaders have taken full advantage of this fact. This made even the few outstanding ones suffer because of lack of funds and help from the government..
I agree with you. Indians are indeed easy going and politicians particularly Congress concentrated on vote bank politics and corruption and took Indian people for a ride. So obviously feeding the masses and as a corollory sports had little importance.
The biggest and Major Sorts scams took place during Congress regime. Who can forget Sports scams like Commonwealth Games scam, Match fixing scam in Cricket to name a few?
Very true, the Congress under Manmohan Singh looted the nation and made money in all sports events. They were not bothered about sport, but how to loot the state.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic No water to drink but enough for IPL show.
anil wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
For those esteemed member who did n't understand my post, the water not brought from Rajasthan, only the special water train was, it was filled with water in Miraj, Maharashtra
My original post reads: Even if the water that will be utilised for IPL cannot be used for drought affected regions, it is still a crime to waste water in such a way when it is clear that the needs of common people and farmers is far more greater than cheap entertainment. And where there is a true and sincere will to help others, there is a way as is evident from the fact that Maharashtra CM Fadnavis arranged for a special water train brought in from Rajasthan which was filled with 5 lakh liters of water in Miraj and sent to Latur which is affected severely with drought.
So do not confuse others saying water was brought from Rajasthan!
@ Usha, I agree with you, there is no need for IPL, already enough water has been wasted on T20 matches. Not just in Maharashtra, these should be permitted anywhere in country at least until the monsoons start.
Now the Panni league consisting BCCI, IPL and others invlved including the state government which was not sure whose side to take have been asked to move the IPL elsewhere . If they bring it here to Karnataka there will be civil war ! As of now there is not a single state that can afford to waste water and make the IPL leagues richer by a few crore rupees. They should think of closing down ..
I agree Usha! If the IPL is canceled this year no one is going to die of hunger. People who suggest that IPL should not suffer losses should take the matches to their home town and supply all water needed, we do not want to give our water to cheap entertainment, this is my state, my people and I don't enjoy watching such cheap watches for the sake of few moments of worthless excitement!
Scourge will not come if IPL canceled this year. BCCI have enough funds to bear loss. It is time to set priority, life of peoples or cheap entertainment. Rajasthan have also water crises in some parts. In coming government supply their water by trains.
Latest news is, the IPL matches which were scheduled to be played in Maharashtra will be shifted to Vizag in AP. Andhra Cricket Association requested the BCCI to shift some of the matches to be held in Vizag and the BCCI agreed.
9 years ago
9 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic India wins a handful of medals in Olympics while a similar nation like Chins whic was more backward than India wins the most medals( hundreds) .
MG Singh wrote:
usha manohar wrote:
When we compare India to other countries , smaller snd less developed two or three decades ago, we still see how much better they were at sports because whatever could be done was done to the full extent us. Indians had and still have a tendency to do everything in a half hearted manner and our leaders have taken full advantage of this fact. This made even the few outstanding ones suffer because of lack of funds and help from the government..
I agree with you. Indians are indeed easy going and politicians particularly Congress concentrated on vote bank politics and corruption and took Indian people for a ride. So obviously feeding the masses and as a corollory sports had little importance.
The biggest and Major Sorts scams took place during Congress regime. Who can forget Sports scams like Commonwealth Games scam, Match fixing scam in Cricket to name a few?
9 years ago
MG Singh created new topic The Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV, Articles 36-51 of the Indian constitution. It enjoins the state to enact a uniform civil code. Should this proviso be scrapped?.
The Indian constitution enjoins the state to enforce a uniform civil code. However, the Indian state has so far flouted this. On the contrary, some Hindus have stated that enforcing this statute will mean that Hindus want to convert Muslims. It must be noted that NO Muslim has stated this argument. I have a question as there is the extreme reluctance to tamper with Sharia then why not scrap this proviso in the constitution? This will also gladden hearts of many Hindus who want that constitution be not followed.I have however a flip side to this and that is that constitution must be upheld and I am sure if a uniform personal code is enforced the Muslims will accept it. In any case, the constitution is made for India and not for only Muslims or Hindus. India has the dubious distinction in the world of being the ONLY country allowing separate personal law for a section of people. I throw this topic for discussion
.
9 years ago