Let The 4G Wave Begin?

Reliance Industries is known for its ability to conceive and execute projects on a grand scale, its capacity
to disrupt the existing scheme of things in whichever industry it enters and its knack of deploying the
latest technology to score over the incumbents. The company has exhibited these traits in petrochemicals,
oil refining, cellular telephony and retail. Their projects have been consumer friendly, both in quality and
with the monetary aspect of it as well.
His streak towards revolution is showcased again with his new telecom business. Jio, encompasses within
itself the idea of Digital India that Narendra Modi is viciously following. Its a dream to make this world a
more tech-savy place, whether its a boon or not, time will only tell. But for now, it is turning out to be the
only telecom regulator aiming to provide the best to the people, making sure they dont need any other
telecom regulator. They are unabashedly aiming for monopoly, and something they might get rewarded
with.
The scale will come from a national footprint covering 18,000 towns and 2 lakh villages to start with,
which will go up to cover 90 per cent of the population by March next. Jio will deploy the latest voiceover-LTE (Long-Term Evolution) technology and its backbone and network will be compatible up to 6G
and beyond, for data and not just voice. With its plans to sell data at a fifth of existing prices and offer
voice calls free, Jio will definitely disrupt the status quo in the industry. Reliance Jios enters with
disruptive offers of free voice calls, roaming and possibly the worlds cheapest data plans.
If nothing else, everyone needs a good 4g connection, and Jio isnt failing to provide it, a quick look at its
plan will prove the same.
Considering that the company has invested at least $20 billion in this business in the last few years, and
given its tariff plans, it is clear that Reliance will not be making money on Jio at least for the next few
years. It appears set for the long haul. With an ambitious plan, they are planning to have consumers for
life, and if the connectivity doesnt falter, they would end up achieving that.
However, Jio plans have already created quite a stir in the market, with Airtel offering at least 20% lower
tariff for post-paid customers in the Rs 999 package, apart from nearly 33% enhanced data value and
Vodafone revising tariffs on its plans which are above Rs 1,499. They all are threatened and rightly so.
The benchmark set is so stunning and it is hoped that in the process quality does not take a backseat lest
quality conscious providers would be killed. Reliance known for her name, fame and size can withstand
upheavals but not all the present competitors. The entry is revolutionary, as long as it promotes
competition but if it stifles growth and throws out players from business, it is unsustainable and untenable.
With Narendra Modi branding it, it is undoubtable that Jio is all set to create disruptions in the market of
regulators, and hamper the status quo of other companies, who have no option left but to be vigilant. A
great challenge has been thrown via the brainchild of Mukesh Ambani, but as far as we are concerned, we
all can just sit back and relax as we would be lured and wanted and thwarted by many to not go for Jio.
Its a rarity that customers arent looted.
Let us just bask in the glory, yes, we indeed are special if not to anyone else, but to these telecom
companies. So, let the games and the freebies begin!

Selfie: The Good, The Bad And The Downright Deadly

A picturesque landscape, the winds ruffling your hair, you have never felt happier and relaxed as you do
in that very moment; what would you do first, pause and enjoy the landscape and the viewpoint or click a
selfie that would create new records in your profile?
Selfie are literally taking the world by storm. Its not an uncommon occurrence, from taking selfies while
hitting the gym to trying a new dress; from getting a new manicure done to playing with dogs, everything
is covered under the umbrella of selfies. But, why are they so important? What led to selfies ruling the
social media that even major leaders or celebrities couldnt thwart its glamour? What is so glamorous and
addictive about a selfie?
Taking a selfie, maybe pulling a silly face or a sexy one, and sending it across to a friend is an amusing,
unique way to communicate. Also, taking selfies within a group of friends is a great way to bond, cement
friendships and create memories. However, the constant urge to capture every moment by taking a selfie
seems a tad bit repetitive, loosing the original charm and exclusivity of a selfie. Well, every cab ride or
washroom visit couldnt be special, it just cannot be.
Of late, a young girl slipped off at Bandstand in Mumbai while taking a selfie, ultimately drowning herself
to death with her body drifting in the ocean, which was never found. In the bid to capture the exclusive
and shareable moment, she captured death and evaded life. What is the allure of a selfie that people stop
being careful about the surroundings? What is the charm that makes people forget everything else,
including their safety, just to snap a moment?
As per the psychologists, with the upcoming trend of selfies, people who swear by the act, are enveloping
themselves in self-image crisis. The need to post the perfect selfie is too stressful that people are almost
on the verge of self-objectifying themselves. Selfies are creating a superficial generation who might value
looks above everything else in the coming time.
Technicians are basking in the glory of the selfie days. There has been an evidently increase in the
existence of applications that are designed to allow the user to touch up and perfect their image before it
surfaces online. All this has made people derive their sense of self-worth from the appearance, impacting
their confidence and making one feel self-conscious of their body image.
Also, it makes people starve for approval from others, the more hit on the like button, the more happy
they might feel about themselves.
We jump on board with these trends, and we generally do it without thinking, but when we stop and ask
ourselves why were actually doing it what will we actually find? Can our confidence handle the brutally
honest answer?
As I genuinely believe, selfies are the new autographs, people dont need a pen and paper, they can just
snap the moment. However, with the advent of selfies, are we on the verge of loosing the old-age charms?
Are we not loosing the essence and exclusivity of capturing a moment? Are we just snapping away our
self-esteem issues?

Democracy in India

India is the largest democratic country in the world. Democracy is defined as a government of the people,
by the people and for the people.
Democracy is considered the finest form of government in which every individual participates consciously
and in which the people remain the sovereign power determining their destiny. So, in democracy the
people are the ultimate source of power and its success and failure depend on their wisdom, consciousness
and vigilance.
It is not possible for all the people in a big country like India to participate in the government. This is why
they are required to exercise their franchise and elect their representatives at regular intervals. These
representatives from the parliament legislate and form responsible government.
Such governments can be either unitary or federal. In India we have the federal form having both a
government at the center responsible to the parliament and governments in the states elected and equally
responsible to their legislative assemblies. But the people who participate in the election of their
representatives must be educated enough to see what is good for them and who will be the right people to
represent them.
India became free only in 1947 after many years of colonial rule. In the following years India had her
constitution that declared India as a democratic federal republic. The first democratic election on the basis
of universal adult franchise was held in 1952. However, during that election the people of India did not
really had the necessary consciousness to understand democracy. They did not had the education to
choose between good and evil. Many people were victims of age-old poverty, ignorance and superstitions.
Many of them did not even understand the difference between the British and the new rulers. However,
the entire election process were held through a democratic process.
Even to-day, after so many years, the people in India are not very much different, for many of them are
illiterates. A large number of people are still below poverty level. In spite of efforts taken by the
government, the Indian democracy could not the desired changes and to attain the goal of food for all,
shelter for all, basic necessities for all and education for all.
There are certain conditions that are necessary for the success of Democracy in India. Those are:

Empowerment of the poor and illiterates to enjoy and protect democracy;

Willingness among the elected representatives to sincerely perform their duties and not to take
advantage of the ignorance and poverty of the voters;
Willingness among intelligent, educated, and efficient people to assume the leadership role;
Willingness among the elected people not to misuse their powerful position and public wealth;
Eradication of social evils and dangers from which democracy suffers;
Fair, impartial, and efficient press to form public opinion;
Presence of strong public opinion;
Feeling of tolerance and communal harmony among the people;
Awareness among the people of the fundamental rights that they are entitled to enjoy;
Conscious check and vigilance on the working of the elected representatives;

Powerful, and responsible opposition.

It is believed by some that democracy has been of in grave peril. For, it has failed to fulfill mans
expectations.
Every form of government, whether democratic or dictatorship, has both advantages and disadvantages.
Indian democracy, without doubt, is very effective and proved to be very successful. It has successfully
ensured individual freedom.
It is true that, in spite of various efforts, democracy has failed to fulfill human-beings expectations. It has
failed to completely eradicate poverty, injustices, social-evils and inequalities from the Indian society.
However, we must keep in mind that there is no better form of government than a Democratic
government. It is, beyond doubt, a better form of government that aristocracy, dictatorship, and monarch.
There is no better alternative to democracy. To create a better society and nation, the people of India along
with the union and state governments should come together to fight against the miseries of human life.

Role of the Media in Democracy

Democracy is commonly defined as a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
Freedom and democracy walk hand in hand. Democracy, in my view, is only compatible with a free
economy. Like a fish to water, democracy can only exist in an atmosphere of freedom of action; it is
completely incompatible with a system that provides for a governing authority with coercive power. We
live in society today where the media plays a pivotal role in how we see the world, and how our opinions
are formed, whether it is from what we watch on television or what we gather from newspapers.
Media acts as an interface between the common man and the Government. It is a very powerful tool with
the ability to make and break the opinion of people. If media tells the public that this picture is being
demanded as one of the most wanted terrorists, people would regard him as one blindly. It has the capacity
to swing perceptions or evoke emotions. This is what it has gained faith of public.
Media through its various means of newspapers, television and cinema is what rules the heart and minds
of people. For instance, the advertisements by IDEA Cellular and the TATA group promoting education
for all, democracy by voting through Short Message Service (SMS), the Jaago India slogans are perhaps,
not only charming the public but also have a huge impact on their minds.
The media has helped to make our society a democracy by placing emphasis on issues that at one point in
time would have been considered strictly private such as child birth, homosexuality, child care, domestic
violence, and sexual harassment.
Transparency and accountability are a must for proper functioning of a democratic system. The nexus
between corruption and democrats intertwined by politics seems to snatch the serenity and peace of our
country. The lethal politics played by these democrats the politicians, the bureaucrats, criminals is far
away from the peak of dextrous politics being played by the media. For their vested interest, they throw
the whole society into an inferno.
Coverage of exploitative malpractices by corrupted officials has helped in taking stringent actions against
them by attracting the governments attention. One of the most disturbing coverage was the story of
Geetanjali Nagpal, a onetime booming model, who was found begging on the streets of Delhi. It was
media, the first one to spot her and helped her to recover from psychiatric disorder. Another instance, the
most horrendous explosions, that is, the Mumbai terror attack, commonly abbreviated as 26/11 was an
outrageous incident experienced by India. Media was the one who reported every second of those 63 hours
of operation conducted by the commandos. It;s all due to media that youth is strongly affected by the NSG
commandos, who came into picture with their proud achievement and will always abide our blessings.
However, media does play a negative role as well.
During the Taj operation conducted by commandos, the coverage by media was helping the terrorists as
well as they were aware of what steps the commandos were taking. The unnecessary exposure by media
also has an adverse effect on children. They are hobbled by stringent laws.

Global Warming
Global warming is the big environmental issue we are facing today as a greatest challenge which we need
to get it solved permanently. In fact, global warming is the continuous and steady process of increasing in
the temperature of earth surface. It needs to be discussed widely by all countries worldwide to stop the
effects of it. It has impacted the natures balance, biodiversity and climatic conditions of the earth over
decades.
Green house gases like CO2, methane are the main reasons of increasing the global warming on the earth
which directly impacts the rising sea levels, melting ice caps, glaciers, unexpected changing climate which
represents life threats on the earth. According to the statistic, it has been estimated that earth temperature
has increased to a great level since mid 20th century due to the increased atmospheric greenhouse gas
concentrations globally because of the increased demand of the human living standard.
It has been measured that year like 1983, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1991 as the warmest six years of the past
century. This increasing global warming calls the unexpected disasters on the earth like flood, cyclones,
tsunami, drought, landslides, ice melting, lack of food, epidemic diseases, death etc thus causing
imbalance to the natures phenomenon and indicating end of life existence on this planet.
Increasing global warming lead to the more water evaporation from earth into the atmosphere, which in
turn become a greenhouse gas and again causes rise in the global warming. Other processes like burning
of fossil fuels, use of fertilizers, rise in other gases like CFCs, tropospheric ozone and nitrous oxide are
also the reasons of global warming. The ultimate causes of such reasons are the technological
advancement, population explosion, increasing demand of industrial expansion, deforestation, priority
towards urbanization, etc.
We are disturbing the natural processes through the deforestation and use of technological advancement
like global carbon cycle, making hole in ozone layer, etc and allowing the UV rays to come on earth thus
increasing global warming. Plants are the ultimate source of removing extra carbon dioxide from the air
and making it in balance thus by just stopping the deforestation and enhancing people for more plantation
we can get success of reducing the global warming to a great level. Controlling the population growth is
also a great hand towards reducing the global warming all through the world as it lessens the use of
destructive technologies on the earth.

Global Warming: A Looming Danger

We live in a world where things are accepted, looked into, discussed, strategized, only after they become a
large problem. None of us are interested to either think or talk about the latent problem which is soon
turning into a patent oneour dying environment. It is a gift that we received from our creator but alas we
have repeatedly (ab)used it and now its dying a silent death.
It was widely believed that Earth was going to end in the year 2012. While it has been an year since and
we are still alive, it doesnt mean that the prediction was entirely inevitable. The way we humans, have
been living our life, the day doesnt seem far when mother Earth rebels and unleashes its fury upon us.
Although various governments have been trying to educate their people about the dying condition of the
environment and the repercussions of their ignorance and indifference towards the dying environment,
they have continued to be in the stage of denial. People dont want to believe that it might be true and that
they have exhausted almost all the natural resources available to them. Well, thats where they are wrong,
because not only have the minerals and fuels exhausted but many animals are on the verge of extinction.
The nature is not what it used to be. The beauty, the charm and the peacefulness of the nature is all lost. I
agree that change is inevitable, but at what costthe lives of the future generation?
One of the major problems harming our planet Earth is global warming. The term global warming was
first used in its modern sense on Aug. 8,1975 in a science paper by Wally Broecker called Are We On
The Brink Of A Pronounced Global Warming?
Global warming refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earths
climate. Over the time, scientific understanding of the cause of global warming has been increasing. The
International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that scientists were more than 90 percent certain
that most of global warming was being caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases produced
by human activities.
People have been cutting down forests for constructing new roads, buildings, city expansion and making
furniture. But what they dont realise is that these trees absorb a large amount of solar energy and in turn
sustain the animal-life in the forests. Whats worse is that they never think of planting new saplings, let
alone trees and forests. This kind of deforestation and imbalance in animal-life cycle is one of the major
causes of global warming and has had some adverse effects.
Environmental Effects:
Temperatures have been rising rapidly. The highest rise in the temperature was witnessed in the past
decade when people experienced the warmest months of April, May, and June. In the year 2010, Pakistan
hit its record high 129 degrees and so did Russia with 111 degrees.
Similarly, overall rainfall has also decreased in many countries while the others have been destroyed by
repeated floods. Even the winters have ceased to be cold as the lowest recorded temperature has been
steadily declining.
Not to mention that the number of natural calamities has increased, leading to mass destruction of human
capital and financial capital. earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, glaciers gliding and melting, tsunamis,

floods, severe draught and famines have increased in various countries causing great economic problems
for the middle-class and lower-middle class people.
Expected Future Effects:
According to environmentalists reports, climatic changes are likely to have an adverse effect on the
hundreds of millions of people through increased coastal flooding, reductions in water supplies, increased
malnutrition and increased health impacts. They say that these changes in the climate will result in the
extinction of many species and reduced diversity of ecosystems.
Luckily, there are various ways in which global warming can be reduced. Some of them are:
1) Reducing wastes.
2) Reusing or recycling used items.
3) Reducing the usage of disposable items.
4) Using compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs which are highly economical too.
5) Drive less and walk more.
6) Save and conserve water.
7) Reducing deforestation and increasing reforestation. Plant more and more trees.
Easy isnt it? The only problem is that we need to take up these steps right NOW. We need to work really
hard and real fast to save the planet from the wrath of global warming.
No matter how small our contribution may be, it is important that each and every one of us take it up as
our responsibility to save Earth and its environment.
Today, I take a vow that I will switch off lights and fans when not in use. What about you? What are you
going to do to reduce global warming?

World Environment Day: 5 Things You Can Do To Save The Environment

Its World Environment Day and while we all know that we should turn off the lights when leaving the room or turn
off the water when were brushing, here are some other thing you could do to save the environment. From the
everyday bits to getting involved n programs, here are five steps that we all should get a handle on.
Step 1: Get Environment Friendly Appliances
Whether theyre air conditioners or light bulbs, this year, try and make your home more environment-friendly. Lots
of companies make energy efficient home appliances and if you want to do your bit, you could get your hands on
these. From kitchen appliances to bedroom appliances, everything in your home could be safer, more efficient and
less harmful to the environment.
Better yet, if youre planning on renovating your whole house, then get your hands on architectural and interior
designing firms that specialize in construction greener homes. From materials to paint, they have natural and green
solutions that make your house look just as breathtaking if not more.
Step 2: Get Knee Deep In Compost
Remember those biology classes in school where we all learnt the benefits of using kitchen waste. So this year put
all that good old knowledge to good use. Instead of throwing out all that kitchen waste and other biodegradable
waste from your house, make a little compost pit in your garden. Section off a little piece of your garden and keep
making compost. If youre new at this then you can take Googles help to learn how to make compost. And while
youre at it, grow some fruits and vegetables as well; theres nothing like home grown produce. Its two birds with
one stone!
Step 3: Get Involved In A Community Initiative
Do you have an empty plot in your lane that looks like a dump? Instead of cribbing about it start a community
initiative and turn that dump into a pretty little kids park. Get the people from your lane to contribute on weekends
and transform that plot into a garden, together. You can even start other community initiatives like installing
dustbins in your lane and agreeing to switch off the lights of all the houses for an hour everyday. Gather everyone,
be creative and youll come up with many interesting ways to make your locality more environment friendly.
Step 4: Give Your Car The Day Off
Yes we live in India, and yes its very hot, but start by assigning one day of the week when you wont use your car.
Enroll your kids in a carpool so that your car gets the occasional day off and try and walk it to nearby places. If you
live in Delhi, like I do, then the Metro is a great option. Its air conditioned, well connected and a great substitute to
driving your car around all day. Think about it, one day isnt too much to ask for. Try it and you may just like it.
Step 5: Enroll In A Project
There are tons of people doing things to save the environment. Whether its an organization thats trying to save the
tiger or one thats trying to clean the Yamuna, enroll yourself in a project on the weekends. You dont need to spend
entire Sundays trying to save the earth but even a couple of hours will go a long way. Its about giving back to the
community and its a great family activity. Get your kids and your spouse to join in with you and youll start
enjoying being part of such initiatives.
So this World Environment Day, be sure to do your small bit, but try and become a part of something bigger as
well. Twenty years later when youll still be able to take your grandkids to the lake that you took your kids to, itll
all be worth it.

Reuse and Recycle

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), two million people die every year due to air pollution.
Over exploration of resources in India has led to this increasing problem of pollution. Some problems are
faced by the world together, while some others are experienced in a greater density in India; for instance,
dumping of e-waste. E-waste is loosely described as the discarded surplus, obsolete or broken electrical or
electronic devices.
India produces about 3, 80,000 tones of e-waste per annum, which includes only the waste generated from
television sets, mobile phones and computers; a major chunk of these come from organisations. E-waste
produced in India includes over 100,000 tones from refrigerators, 275,000 tones from TVs, 56,300 tones
from personal computers, 4,700 tones from printers and 1,700 tones from mobile phones. The unorganized
recycling sector which fails to practice eco-friendly e-waste recycling methods release large amount of
toxic chemicals. The current practices of e-waste management in India suffer from a number of drawbacks
like the unhealthy conditions of informal recycling, inadequate legislation, poor awareness and negligence
on part of the corporate to address the critical issues. The consequences have been deadly.
The toxic materials enter the waste stream with no special precautions to avoid the known adverse effects
on the environment and human health. Resources are wasted when economically valuable materials are
dumped or unhealthy conditions are developed during the informal recycling. Many developed nations
dump their waste in India because of the cheap labour. These innocent, ill-informed labours are left to die.
There is lack of initiative to redress issues and strategies to address this emerging problem in light of the
day in India.
Management of e-waste is just one of the aspects of growth trends in the country, but there are a lot more
reasons for pollution problems in India. Rapid industrialisation is also a cause of growing levels of
pollution. Water pollution and air pollution both have increased to a high level.
Many animal species have become extinct or are on the verge of extinction in India. Bharat Pur sanctuary
is a witness to falling population of migratory birds every year.
Ganga, the holy river of India is so impure now that taking a dip would ensure one to fall ill. Steps are
being taken to control pollution but they are not enough. Mumbai in the year 2010 suffered from many
malaria cases. India and filth have a relation dating back to centuries. Many Hollywood movies show how
people fall ill when they come to India, but the truth is stranger than fiction.
Problems of greenhouse effect are continuously causing global warming. Temperature is increasing by
day. Every day prices of petrol are increasing, making a hole in our pockets. Alternative fuels need to be
worked out. Hybrid cars have to be given more attention.
Unhealthy India is not going disappear somewhere on its own. A strong protection measure taken now
will only ensure some relief to the generations in the future. Future is ahead but what about now?
Everyone talks about it, but it is high time we all work for it as well.

Explaining Indias Olympics Performance

Why does India has such a hard time winning Olympic medals?
The Olympics are almost over. To no great surprise, India measured up relatively poorly in terms of
medals won, not only against developed Western countries, but against other developing nations like
China and Brazil. While India is still a developing country, it is hardly alone in this and it certainly has the
resources to fund at least a program capable of delivering up a moderate number of victories. After all,
India can find the money to send probes to Mars and the moon. And Indias large middle class, complete
with their personal trainers and air-conditioned gyms, should at least be able to field more winners.
Indias record is such that, as one commentator pointed out, Michael Phelps has won as many medals on
his own as Team India has managed since 1900.
This is not to downplay the achievements of Indias athletes at the Olympics, who had to compete in the
face ofenormous indifference and callousness from Indian officials. Many Indian athletes performed well
primarily because of their own efforts, and the efforts of their families. As of this writing, two Indians
have won medals: PV Sindhu took home a silver for badminton and Sakshi Malik, a bronze for
wrestling. Another athlete, Dipa Karmakar, became the first female Indian gymnast to compete in the
Olympics, and placed in fourth in the vault. A golfer, Aditi Ashok qualified for the golf final, and
a runner, Lalita Babar, became the second Indian woman to qualify for the final of track and field event.
What all these athletes have in common is their determination and ability to overcome the official neglect
that extends to most sports in India. They are all also women, and thus face an additional layer of neglect
in a society that values male athletes more. Karmakar revealed that even now we still do not have the
Olympic standard balance beam and uneven bars in India. Malik is from the state of Haryana, where girls
faced major barriers to even compete as wrestlers until recently. Herein lies a fitting lesson for a
patriarchal society: women who take the initiative rather than pampered male athletes are the ones
who are winning medals. Until Malik won a medal in the second week of the Olympics, it seemed
possible that humiliatingly, India would win no medals at all. Several top athletes crashed out, early on,
to use a euphemism common in Indian newspapers.
So whats wrong with Indias effort at the Olympics? There are obviously some structural issues,
including the fact that a large portion of the population is malnourished, and that whether malnourished or
not, much of Indias population does not engage in sports, and definitely not from the early age necessary
needed to be a world class sportsperson due to a lack of infrastructure and interest in most schools. These
problems are not particular to India or related to its sports culture; it is to be assumed that as infrastructure
and food security improve, Indians on average will become more athletic.
The bigger issue is channeling the talents of those Indians with access to food and facilities toward a goal
of winning more medals at sporting events. India, unlike China, seems to lack the enormous drive to
compete with the West and beat it on its own terms as a way of redressing centuries of colonial
humiliation. Many Indian Olympics officials treat sports like a joke and a way to take an extended
vacation to an exotic locale; money is often allocated to flying officials over business class to cheer the
athletes. On the other hand, necessary expenditures are neglected.
A case in point: As Quartz reported, Karmakars physiotherapist wasnt allowed to travel with herit
was dubbed wasteful by the Sports Authority of India. The officials jumped into action only when she
made history by qualifying for the finals; the physiotherapist was rushed to Brazil soon after.

In order to improve, India should take advantage of its strengths. Obviously, women have been
performing very well. Most women in India have to struggle against inherent social and institutional
norms, even if their families are supportive. Women who reach the Olympics are thus likely to already
have exceptional skills, relative to men in India. Therefore, India should field more make an effort to field
more women and give them better access to trainers and facilities.
India also needs to end its culture of privilege and deference to masters at events. The athletes that got the
most attention and funding at this Olympics were those that were well known from previous events, even
though, as older athletes, they did not have the advantages of youth that lesser known ones (including this
years medal winners) had. Yet many of these athletes have egos that have caused problems. For example,
Indias best tennis players simply cannot get along, and when paired together in doubles matches, lost.
India most importantly should develop at least somewhat of a sports culture, through investing in more
sports facilities at schools (which have to be built anyway) and stadiums in towns and cities. Sports other
than cricket should also be emphasized, and tailored to the means and abilities of different wealth groups
and states (for example, wrestling is an important local sport in Haryana, which is why it produces most of
Indias Olympic athletes in that sport). Indians should focus on the sports in which they are more likely to
succeed, for a variety of cultural, institutional, or dietary reasons that are by no means fixed or permanent,
or characteristic of every Indian. In general, with the exception of hockey and wrestling, Indians have
been winning more medals at sports that emphasize agility, flexibility, and concentration such as
badminton, shooting, gymnastics, while performing less well in team sports and contact sports.
A country with over a billion people can surely, and should, win more than a handful of medals. The
underlying problems are known, but concrete action must be taken to fix the issues. Even a prime minister
like Narendra Modi, who likes to shed light on many of Indias issues, like sanitation, that were previously
taboo, doesnt seem to strongly prioritize sports.

How Can India Improve On Dismal Rio Olympics Performance At Tokyo 2020?
With India, a country of over 1.2 billion people, managing to win onlytwo medals -- one silver and a
bronze -- in the just concluded Rio de Janeiro Olympics, critics and experts say revamping sports bodies
and removing corruption are the key to moving forward.
In an effort to ensure that India does better in subsequent Olympics, Local Circles, a citizen engagement
platform, conducted a countrywide survey on the problems being faced in improving as a sporting nation
and what can be done to better performances in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Olympic level athletes are not built overnight, it is a continuous process and requires time and effort.
Sport bodies are expected to identify the right talent, at the right age, support and train them to Olympic
level. Unfortunately, our sport bodies are not able to do this with the same rigour, barring a few exceptions
like badminton.
The reason is that most sporting bodies are led by non-sportsmen and bureaucrats who have never played
at the international level. The politicisation of Indian sports is the root cause for the country not being able
to create world class athletes. People are also tired of the political interference in sports.
Therefore, the revealed that the the obvious way forward is to revamp the country's sports bodies. Worldclass sportsmen need to be inducted at all levels so that they can help build a culture that promotes, trains
and builds world-class talent.
An overwhelming majority of 86 percent people said that sport bodies should be headed and controlled by
sportspersons. This clearly shows that if India wants that to prepare for the next Olympics we should
begin with restructuring our sport bodies.
Corruption was another issue that is endemic in sport bodies due to political interference, nepotism and
lack of performance measures. A poor performance in the Olympics does not lead to any action against
the incumbents due to nepotism. Ninety-two percent of those polled said corruption is very high in state
sports departments and bodies. This perception may also be the reason that most people do not see sports
as a worthwhile option for their children.
Of those polled, 89 percent felt that the government has not done much to make sports popular in the
country. This perception also fuels the charge that the government does not make enough efforts in
promoting performance and merit in sport per-se.

Digital India
Digital India project was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1st of July in 2015. It is an
effective scheme to transform India for better growth and development of the people and country. Digital
India week (from 1st July to 7th July) was inaugurated by the PM in the presence of senior ministerial
colleagues and leading companies CEOs. It aims to give India a digital push for good governance and
more jobs. The PM of India has tried his best towards digitizing campaign for India in order to bridge the
gap between government services and people. Digitalisation was the need to be implemented in India for
bright future and grow more than any other developed country. Following are the benefits of digital India
campaign:

It makes possible the implementation of digital locker system which in turn reduces paper
work by minimizing the usage of physical documents as well as enabling e-sharing through registered
repositories.

It is an effective online platform which may engage people in governance through various
approaches like Discuss, Do and Disseminate.

It ensures the achievement of various online goals set by the government.

It makes possible for people to submit their documents and certificates online anywhere
which reduces physical work.

Through e-Sign framework citizens may digitally sign their documents online.

It may ease the important health care services through e-Hospital system such as online
registration, taking doctor appointments, fee payment, online diagnostic tests, blood check-up, etc.

It provides benefits to the beneficiaries through National Scholarship Portal by allowing

submission of application, verification process, sanction and then disbursal.

It is a big platform which facilitates an efficient delivery of government or private services

all over the country to its citizens.

Bharat Net programe (a high-speed digital highway) will connect almost 250,000 gram
panchayats of country.

There is a plan of outsourcing policy also to help in the digital India initiative.

For better management of online services on mobile such as voice, data, multimedia, etc,
BSNLs Next Generation Network will replace 30-year old telephone exchange.

National Centre for Flexible Electronics will help in the promotion of flexible electronics.

Large scale deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots has been planned by the BSNL all across the
country.

There is a Broadband Highways in order to handle all the connectivity related issues.

Open access of broadband highways in all the cities, towns and villages will make possible
the availability of world-class services on the click of mouse.

Incredible India!!!

India, our country is a huge, beautiful land full of wonders. From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, from
Thar desert to the snowy mountains of Sikkim, It is a country full of beautiful sights and beautiful people.
India is unique country with diversity. unity is diversity is main slogan of country.
India is known for diversity in region, diversity in languages, diversity in food, diversity in clothes,
diversity in festival, diversity in states, diversity in everything which uniquely represents country and its
people. India is republic country which is for the people, by the people and from the people. People rule
its county, people choose their own leader, and people are independent of doing anything. India is a
country where people are changed according to location. Every state has its incredible beauty of heritage
as well as nation. Every state has its own religion story.
In the fields of literature and science my country has produced eminent person like Rabindranath Tagore,
Premchand, Sara Chandra, C.V. Raman, Jagadish Chandra Bose and Dr Abdul Kalama. Such great names
make me proud of my country.
My country is a land of villages and fields laden with corps. I am proud of her villages from where the
Indians civilization has blossomed forth. Most of the great leaders of our country came from the villages.
Our fields are fed by the mighty rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Narmada,
Krishna and Kavery. The Gangetic Valley is the most fertile regions of our land.
The oceans that wash her coasts on three sides and the mighty Himalayas that stand on the north have
given my country natural frontiers from sides. Again, the lure of the mountains has attracted many
adventures to this land of rich culture.
Ours is a secular state. In her lap breathe the happy followers of the various religions of the world. We
have a unique culture which has devolved through the centuries. There is much diversity among our
people. We speak many languages, worship many gods and yet we have the same spirit, the spirit of India,
running through all parts of our country binding us together. We have great unity in diversity.
My country, because of the many beautiful locations, is the craze of tourists. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur
Sikri, The Qutb and The Red Fort are few for the many wonders which attract human curiosity. Kashmir
has been described as a paradise on earth. My country, the country of mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes
is a fit abode for the gods, Ooty, Niligiris and the temples of south India, as Kajuraho, Ajanta, and Ellora
caves are the places we can boost of.
Basically, Indian culture is tolerant and absorbing. Its nature is assimilating. Democratic set up facilitates
the process. The diversity in every aspect of society serves as a source of strength and wealth. The
different ways of worship and belief represent underlying uniformity. They promote a spirit of harmony
and brotherhood. This is beyond all considerations of religious, regional, linguistic and sectional
diversities.
India is abundantly rich in dialects and languages. Twenty- two languages constitutionally enjoy the status
of official language but Hindi is recognised as the lingua franca of the nation. From Kashmir to
Kanyakumari and from Nagaland to Mumbai, Hindi is understood as the national language of India.

Though different regions have their different regional affiliation they all are Indians. People call
themselves Bihari, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Marathi, Gujarati, but they feel proud to say that they are the
Indians.
Indian dance and drama are the brilliant examples of unity in diversity. The country abounds in tribal
dances, folk dances, as well as classical dances of great virtuosity. They are regarded as the mode of
aesthetic expression but they all symbolise one India. The expression is different but the theme is the
same.
We are proud of our cultural distinctiveness.
We are proud to be the inhabitants of India. It is our responsibility to maintain its unique feature. We
should think beyond the petty interests and work for the broader goals of bringing prosperity and progress
in society.

Sultan: Movie Review

Only his mere presence sets the cash registers ringing and when it's Eid, the stardom of Salman Khan just
grows by leaps and bounds. Last year, the actor saw immense success worldwide with the blockbuster
film BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN. And this time around, coming from the house of one of the most renowned
production house Yash Raj Films is SULTAN - a touching tale of the rise and fall and rise of a wrestler
and his quest to win back his true love. Whether the film has been able to live up to the expectations or
not, let's analyze.
SULTAN starts off with Aakash Oberoi (Amit Sadh) trying to save his failing business of Pro-Take
Down, a sort of mixed martial arts, freestyle wrestling tournament with a player who can change the fate
of his business. His father (Parikshit Sahni) recommends him to go and meet Sultan, a once upon time
world champion wrestler, in order to save his disastrous business. As Amit sets out to convince Sultan to
enter the wrestling ring again, Sultan's attitude inspires Aakash to further investigate the story of this once
upon a time champion wrestler. Sultan Ali Khan, who was once an aimless man dabbling with cable TV
business, finds his passion for wrestling when he falls head over heels in love with the fierce and
independent wrestler Aarfa, daughter of a famous wrestling coach who teaches the sport in an authentic
and rustic Indian akhada. Their love story turns into marriage after Sultan turns into a passionate wrestler
who gears up to take down the world with his unique moves and starts winning championships. As pride
takes over the mind of a talented Sultan, a loss of his loved one reduces his fame to ashes. In an attempt to
regain his lost love and respect in the eyes of Aarfa, Sultan once again takes up a challenge - he joins
Aakash to fight against the world champions of Mixed Martial Arts and is ready to go to any lengths to
regain everything he has lost.
The story grabs your attention since the start and thanks to the perfect blend of emotions and action,
SULTAN turns out to be a quintessential potboiler that packs the right punches that will keep you glued.
Here we would like to mention the introduction scene of Salman Khan that will prove to be a treat for his
fans. The first half that explores the rise of the wrestler has a blend of humour that keeps you highly
entertained. Besides the powerful 'kushti' matches that often leave you wanting for more, it also has a
sweet love story that focuses on the romantic side of Sultan. On the other hand, the second half is serious
and emotional comparatively. While we must give it to director Ali Abbas Zafar for exploring the deeper
emotions of failure, losing his fame and Sultan's aggressive and desperate attempts to get back into the
sport in the second half, too many emotional scenes slows the pace of the film. However, Ali Abbas
Zafar's directorial skills seem to have grown by leaps and bounds since his last film. A special mention to
the way the wrestling matches have been shot in the second half, which are crisp and impactful.
Coming to performances, it is a Salman Khan movie all the way! From his body language to his Haryanvi
accent, from a famous wrestler to a helpless man who is struggling to get his life together, Salman's role as
Sultan Ali Khan is in wrestling language - 'dhobi pachad'. From his power packed entry to his love for
Aarfa, your heart will beat and pray for Sultan. Salman has also worked very hard on his physique and the
action scenes look great. Anushka Sharma, who has already showcased an action-packed side of hers in
NH10, continues to win hearts as Aarfa too. Not only has she been able to match up to Salman's powerful
performance, her presence as Aarfa even in the background leaves an impact. From mastering the
wrestling moves to pulling off the graceful side of the Haryanvi girl who dared to dream different,
Anushka's role as Aarfa is by far one of her finest performances. Matching up to them is also Randeep
Hooda whose role as a martial arts expert proves to be an applauding one here compared. Amit Sadh as

Aakash Oberoi, a business tycoon trying to establish his business, too has given a good performance. The
casting of the film is apt and even the smallest of roles add value to the film and the actor who plays the
role of Salman Khan's friend Gobind deserves a special mention for his role as Sultan's support system.
As far as the music is concerned, it could be called average as better songs would have empowered the
film further. However, the peppy beats like 'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai' has turned out to be a chartbuster
followed by the soft and romantic, 'Jag Ghoomeya' which too has gained a fair bit of popularity. The
cinematography by Artur Zurawski is excellent and the action choreographed by Larnell Stovall is worth
appreciating too. From the training sessions to the actual matches within the ring, SULTAN showcases
brilliant wrestling moves with precision.
On the whole, SULTAN comes across as a paisa vasool, seeti-maar unadulterated entertainer which will
be loved by classes and masses alike. At the box office, the lack of a credible opposition, perfect release
timing [festival period] combined with an extended 5-day weekend will ensure that the film will break
records and emerge as the biggest hit of the year so far. The film has got 'B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R'
written all over it. Go for it!