I could have plainly written CWG as this much anticipated sports event that could have been the simplest way to showcase our heritage and growing clout as a super-power gets underway. If not strictly in that sequence, the keenly awaited sports event in the capital is suffering a dress rehearsal like the caption.
First we had reports on corruption. Then the ban on athletes suspected of drug abuse. A bridge collapse. Floods. Sting on security (where in the world can this happen). Overseas athletes pulling out. What more to come.. If you pen down all these incidents on a piece of paper and tried to link it to a country or center, India could hardly have been the name. But it is.
First we had reports on corruption. Then the ban on athletes suspected of drug abuse. A bridge collapse. Floods. Sting on security (where in the world can this happen). Overseas athletes pulling out. What more to come.. If you pen down all these incidents on a piece of paper and tried to link it to a country or center, India could hardly have been the name. But it is.
We Indians lack pride. Scams and scandals are interwoven in the fabric of our society. Corruption and embezzlement is a way of life for some. But could we all not have rallied together to support a super event like this. I don't know if it is an irresponsible way to react but i strongly deplore the role of the media (i am sure many reporters currently covering the Delhi Floods will be thoroughly disappointed if Yamuna doesn't cross the 410m mark). Like the ignorant grandma, i will have to sit through the next few weeks with prayer on lips and beads in hand.
Like a popular new channel kept flashing, it is Common Wealth Games and not Commonwealth Games.
1 comment:
Absolutely true. In my many visits to India, i have always wondered how different it could have been if only there was strong will to develop. I wouldnt agree indians lack pride. We see that pride among the our colleagues here. It is sometimes overkill i think. You guys are extremely critical of your own fellowmen.
On a different note, i admire your writing skill and versatility. Pls write more on astrology. Mathews tells a lot about you. Cheers!!
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