NOW,WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW?

As the title of this post suggests, there are a million-gazillion things going on in the world right now.

Here is my list of Top 5 "Happenings" to take note of, in a quick summary!

In no particular order,

Number 5 : The Money Race

The poor-rich divide shall only grow wider, while the issues of sexism and racism take a backseat! Yes, at one point of time, the world was more concerned with the male-dominated society,suppression of women,objectification of women,prejudices against the "darker" race and so on and so forth.

However,now the world is moving on. It is not about whether you are a male or a female,a chinese or an indian, but rather how much money is there in your pocket!

Concepts of Capitalism & Consumerism seem more relevant in today's context than any other.

And these concepts are only going to reach greater heights with the world's upcoming biggest economies- China & India(in alphabetical order)

The question is, what is the tipping point? Or will there be a new "tipping point" defined by these 2 countries?

More than how well they are going to flourish, I am concerned with the impact they will have on the society as a whole. Is the income gap between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots' only going to worsen? Or are we going to have a good support of government, a good redistribution of wealth and as a result- positive growth in standard of living for everyone?

Economist.com's article : http://www.economist.com/node/16846256 is a good read for everyone! Do have a look, if you have more time to spare(:

Number 4 : Tolerance on Religion?

It is alright to have political cartoons and mock the different political parties and politicians in any given country. However,when the issue comes to religion, one better watches his word! Comics have been an underrated media tool and perhaps has decided to gain it's share of limelight! Or so have cartoonists decided to prove. Unfortunately for those who decided to take the risk and be controversial, trying to mock religion is perhaps not the most ideal choice of subject matter. In year 2005, A Danish Newspaper published controversial cartoons that demeaned Prophet Muhammad and this certainly upset the muslims. So much so to the extent that there were terror attacks planned,to bomb the Danish Newspaper company's office.

( Reference Article : http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/world/europe/29norway.html?_r=1&ref=global-home)

In my opinion, there is an invisible boundary that should be ideally set for all working members of the media. You do not mock such sensitive topics and expect no strong negative reactions from the public. Specifically Religion, which should be respected in any and every case. Personally, you may not even believe in the notion of an omnipotent power whom we are to oblige to, very popularly known as GOD. But your personal views should be kept personal. There is no reason to criticize it and try to get attention. There are much better(and safer) ways to do that! Unless you are a genius, who have studied Religion inside out and have a good reason to express you views through the medium of print or non-print media, stick to keeping them within your mind.

Number 3: Being infused(and amused) into(by) a Tech-Savy World

From a time when black and white,small & fat television sets were considered a luxury to an age now,when owning a Plasma, big & slim television set is NOT ENOUGH! It has to be in High Definition(HD) now! There was my Grandpa's time, when they were thankful that their tvs had a reasonable audible volume. And there is my era,where digital dolby sound surround system is a norm. Technology has certainly taken quite a good few leaps and by the looks of it, I cannot imagine what could be the next revolution!!

3-D movies have definitely been the latest fascinating thing,besides iPads, for technology.

If you are as curious as me on this new amusement, here are my 2 recommended articles :

- http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1886541,00.html

-http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/ready-or-not-the-latest-3d-technology-is-coming-home/

Number 2 : USA's 1st Black President - A let-down?

This may be no news to some of us, but Obama surely has been criticized for making empty promises. From his failed attempts of exiting Iraq(though now America has thankfully) to being Anti-Business and causing American Businessmen to frown, this man sure has seem to be a major let-down. I am especially disappointed as I was very moved by his speeches and loved his ideologies that he conveyed during the elections.

I hope the situation gets better because what affects the Big Brother,affects the rest of the world massively too. Their policies,their growth impacts quite a bunch of countries!

Here's the most recent statistics on how USA is fairing : http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/16/politics/main6872133.shtml

Dear Obama, please tell me you will perform miracles. I think you have no choice. Unless you wish to be put in Bush's category, you need to perform some miracles signor.

Number 1 : Disastrous Delhi Needs Blessings.

The Commonwealth Games(CWG) were much awaited in New Delhi,India, for the past year or so. Delhites, and the Government(I am assuming), were hoping that CWG will bring India in the limelight and help them to improve their tourism and economy. However,with the major blunders in the management team of CWG, the success rate of CWG in Delhi seems debatable.

To make matters worse,this monsoon season in Delhi has cost many their lives with the disease Dengue taking a toll! It is almost declared an epidemic! High time for Indians in New Delhi to pray for the government to pull up their socks!

Not just to ensure that the CWG runs,and runs smoothly, but also to address this issue of a weak health safety net.

Here are two articles you SHOULD read.

Read this one first - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/8030420/Commonwealth-Games-2010-Delhi-prays-for-another-miracle.html

and

then this - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/-Village-clean-up-done-more-teams-move-in/articleshow/6647222.cms

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The world will always have enough issues for you and I to dissect and discuss!

Feel free to post your views on my list of top 5 "happenings" of the world!

If there is a particular subject matter you want me to cover,do drop by a comment or a chat-message for me! (:

Cheers(to life and everything else nice),

InsaneIntelligence(: