a lot has changed. Not only in my life, but in a lot more people's lives too.
So for the next 10 posts,
I shall cover 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW, across the genres of Crime,Romance,Entertainment,Environment,Sports,Business[Yes,STOCK MARKET!EXCHANGE RATES!] and Health.
These series of posts are dedicated to all those who are just too lazy to read/listen to the news. I know how boring it all looks and sounds. But trust me, people like me still love it anyhow. And we're proudly addicted to it.
So especially for you guys, here's something you should be aware about in rainbow colours to make reading even more pleasant! (:
In Short,
Be a global and respectful citizen.
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1. Mumbai Terrorised!
Yes, There were firings, blasts, hostages and what not. Traumatizing enough to wake up the whole world. The blasts happened on 27 November[or 26th Nov. due to differences in time zones]. Happened at the top-notch locations- Nariman House, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Taj Hotel,Colaba, CST[Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal] Railway Station,Colaba streets. Hats off to our NSG[National Security Guard] commandos who put a tough fight against the terrorist and eventually captured some while killed others. For sure, some must have escaped too.
I wont make special mention any particular one commando who gave his life in the glory of his nation. Becos' all of them deserve it equally.
What is so unfortunate about this whole event is that it has hardly left an impact on the Indian government. There has been a lot of talks but no action. Which is really really sad. It's these kind of moments which make me feel ashamed for being an Indian. However, we also have to acknowledge the fact that it's all the play of Politics,Power and PAISA! yep. The 3 Ps of India. You cannot stop them, neither has anyone been able to beat them so far. India is capable of much more than what it seems. All we lack is, is a clean and stable government who is capable of thinking beyond their own profits. It's no wonder no one follows rules in India! They learn them and learn to either break them, or bend them. Truly, to survive in India is a miracle in itself. And I salute Indians in India for fighting the countless odds and risks staked against them in their daily lives.
People in countries like mine-Singapore, are too pampered. We have an A-list Security System. Our government ensures that we profit as much as they do. They ensure we have food,shelter and education- the 3 basic necessities of life. We love our life. And we have all the sympathy towards the victims in terrorised areas of the world. In fact, we have probably more sympathy than people in that particular country itself. Which is why, we're more than willing to donate and other forms of help that we can do, whenever such tragedies occur. As much as it is good to live in a country like mine, it has its own drawbacks too.
Living in Singapore, one is not equipped with survivor skills.Yes, we do have camps and what not in our school days to teach us those valuable lessons. We learn it all in theory. But by the time the real test comes, that is to apply it in practical, those theories become rusty. We get frustrated easily, we feel homesick. Which is why, Singaporeans are unable to leave a lasting impression in other countries sometimes. We come off as being either too "kiasu" or too "spoonfed" or too "sensitive".
The way things run in other countries[Inclusive of both 1st world countries], is much different from the basic ettiquets we get here. You have to be cunning sometimes, while you have to be sweet on the other times, bitter on the other other times and well, you get my point. In a nutshell, you have to see who you're talking to and react accordingly. You must also know where to get things done and how so. Things aren't so systematic as they are in Singapore comparatively. And I know this for a fact, having spoken to people who've worked here and in other countries. But of course, this does not mean that life in the other countries suck. It just means that different people,different locations and different societies have their own lifestyles. To one, to its own.
So yeah, this is the bittersweet reality. The latest I've heard is that there were bomb threats on Delhi's International Airport- Indira Gandhi International. And secondly, a lot of the 31st new year's eve parties in top notch hotels are all cancelled. And to all those rich brats who are mourning and pouting about their glam party being cancelled, well : JUST BE GLAD THAT YOU'LL BE FREAKIN' ALIVE. I'm sure you'd rather have your lil' private parties as opposed to risking your life on the end of this year and awaiting for the who-knows-if-it-will-come-cos-i-might-just-be-dead new year. (:
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Watch out for next post soon enough! I'll try to be as regular as I can be. No promises yet.
take care
love,
insaneintelligence. (:
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