BURNING DESIRE

The wings are on fire,

And there is a Burning Desire.

The suffering of poor is growing,

and the tyranny and domination of the brutal rich is rowing.

What to say if money replaces thy humanity;

And the character of a person losing its sanity.

The love for person no more exists,

And although we fight and fight;but things however persist.

What is the future?

What is our fate?

The humanity fears to lose,

If this remains the state.

What is this Caste system?

And what do these religions mean?

Who taught us to treat someone by colour,

And the atmosphere is no more serene.

Was that time good, a million thousand years back?

When there wasn't a speech found,

And never was heard a bullets sound.

But now we play with smoke and fire,

And yet....there is a BURNING DESIRE!!!

incomplete LOVE STORY

I m not a terrorist,i m not crime

i m just another guy bartering nickel for a dime

please dont stop mein doing so,

please dont catch me in the clutches of society

let me flow,let me taste the RED

let my heart beat like the pure heart of a baby

else

kill this heart within me completely

when the RED flows out of me,

atleast then i want Her to be with me,

i want to see the holy drops in her eyes when i say a final goodbye

i want to tell her that i will never give up,

though this time HE has won,i ll be back in my next birth

i am going far away in the arms of white and cold

that will purge the dross from my UNCORRUPTED soul...

Should every College be Co-educational?

Co-education is a system of educating boys and girls together. In ancient times, co-educational colleges were prevalent in Greece. There was no discrimination between boys and girls. They studied and played together. Along with academic education, physical training was also given to both the sexes. Plato, the Greek philosopher, believed that co-education helped in the development of personality of both men and women and created a feeling of comradeship among them. He felt that co-education was the only method to make both men and women useful members of society. Hence, in the west, the importance of co-education has been felt since ancient times.

In early Vedic Society (Ancient India), co-education was prevalent in a few places. But gradually female education began to be ignored. Moreover, the system of education was quite different from that of today. The boys stayed in Gurukuls, for the whole educational period. There they received both academic education and physical training. The former included the study of the scriptures and the latter, training in warfare. Girls were not sent to the Gurukuls, and thus were deprived of the benefits of education. In medieval India, those belonging to lower castes and the girls were not allowed to attend schools and colleges. Raja Rammohan Roy, great social reformer and scholar, fought against this practice and succeeded in his mission. His job was further carried on by other social reformers.

Today, co-education is prevalent in almost all the countries of the world. In India, there are a number of co-educational schools, colleges and universities. It is my experience that friendships develop in a very natural way in co-educational colleges. This happens because there are so many activities, societies and clubs in the colleges in which girls and boys take part in a pleasant, well-supervised environment. Friendships develop naturally and genuinely because the mixing is a by-product of the event. This friendly atmosphere continues into the classroom allowing young people to express their views openly and assertively. For both girls and boys, co-education provides a more realistic way of training young people to take their places naturally in the wider community of men and women. It helps to break down the misconceptions of each sex about the other and provides an excellent foundation for the development of realistic, meaningful and lasting relationships in later life. A co-educational college is also very successful in challenging sexist attitudes. Many subjects in college allow for considerable classroom discussion and debate. In a co-educational college both the female and male perspectives will be explored in such discussions and this is a very important learning experience for all.

Advocates of single-sex colleges sometimes make hefty claims about the academic advantages of such colleges, pointing to statistically significant disparities in examination results. In truth such differences may be due more to the socio-economic background of the pupils at the college or the selectivity of the intake. Co – educational colleges are considered better from social point of view because such places of education gives an opportunity to understand each other's problems and, therefore, can co-operate better in achievement of respective goals.

A healthy spirit of working and competing is created by co – educational colleges. The boys try to keep a polite and gentle character so as to give a good impression to their girls class - fellows. During their long period of education, they can better understand each other's psychology. The boy and girl educated together make the best match due to their broad attitude towards life and closer understanding of each other's habits and manners of living, likes and dislikes. Co-educational colleges generate harmonious relationship, a sense of co-operation, and thus, help in the progress of the nation. There are a number of advantages in the co-educational system of education. It is economical, poor countries cannot afford to open separate colleges for boys and girls. If boys and girls are taught together in the same college, then there will be no need to open separate colleges for them. Thus, the cost to be incurred on building infrastructure, furniture, stationery, personnel recruitment, etc. will be saved. There is acute shortage of good trained teachers in developing countries like India. If there is co-education, same staff can teach both boys and girls at the same time in the same class, and the problem of shortage can be dealt with. Establishing more of co-educational colleges can help in spreading literacy even with the limited teaching staff and infrastructure. Thus, it will be beneficial for both boys and girls and the nation as a whole. They become more broad-minded and tolerant towards the opposite gender. They interact freely with one another, thereby overcoming hesitation and shyness. The feeling of male dominance may be wiped out from the society if this system of education is given importance.

It should be acknowledged that in the fast changing society of twenty first century co-educational colleges have become the order of the day. Today girls are entering all professions in large numbers. Many of them are heading big organizations. Co-educational colleges will help young boys and girls to mix freely and understand one another better. Today's children are tomorrow's citizens. We must encourage them to develop their personality in a free healthy atmosphere. Girls no more have to remain confined to the four walls of the house. Co-educational colleges will help both sexes to learn and work together for the progress of the country. So, all colleges should be co-educational.

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Mumbai Terrorist Attack 26/11 : In Pictures

Roof of the Taj Hotel on fire. Mumbai Terrorist attack on 26th November, 2008, originally uploaded by Soumik Kar.



Taj on fire after the attack on 26th November, 2008. Mumbai Terrorist attack on 26th November, 2008, originally uploaded by Soumik Kar.



The central dome of Taj burning. A fire breaks out of the dome of the Taj hotel in Mumbai, originally uploaded by Scripting News.



The Petrol pump on which the Terrorist hurled a grenade when trying to escape in a police vehicle on 26th, originally uploaded by Vinu.



Pictures of young Terrorists caught on CCTV camera at Mumbai CST Train Station. Terrorists at Mumbai with AK 47, originally uploaded by dotcompals.



Mumbai CST Train Station just after the attack. Originally uploaded by Pan-African News.



Mumbai CST Train Station just after the attack. Mumbai CST ( Railway station ), originally uploaded by dotcompals.



Face of Terror? A young terrorist seen with an AK 47 and a sling bag carrying explosives or ammunition.
Face of a terrorist off NDTV, originally uploaded by Dina Mehta.



A Trident hotel guest waving from the hotel room window., originally uploaded by Dileepa Prabhakar.



This photo is a reminder of all the innocent victims. It’s touching how this small child is being cared for so tenderly by this policeman. Reuters: Policeman gives water to injured child at Mumbai hospital, originally uploaded by karen_2020.



TERROR STRIKES AGAIN : Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai being burnt due to bombings and firings on 26th November, originally uploaded by Stuti .



Terrorist have carried out series of co-ordinated attacks across the city of Mumbai, killing atleast 100 people and injuring more than 200.Employee from TAj hotel being taken to hospital.Originally uploaded by Ashesh Shah.




Taj Dome still in fire and nearly burnt. Originally uploaded by Arun Shanbhag.



Smoke coming out of Nariman House, the jewish center. Smoke from gunfire outside the areas of conflict in the financial capital of Mumbai, India. It has been reported that over 150 people were killed in the attacks, originally uploaded by Pan-African News. 



Posters by Supporters for the brave Commandos. Another supporter of the Forces, originally uploaded by Arun Shanbhag.

26/11 Revisited

Last November, 2 rubber dinghies carrying ten Lashkar-e-Taiba "fidayeen" armed with assault rifles and explosives nudged up along the shoreline of Mumbai.Scores of people died and more than 300 were injured in the carnage that followed.

The sheer suddenness of the attack magnified the destruction and havoc wrought by the terrorists. As the terrorists plunged into a killing spree stray bullets struck innocent lives.Remembering the brutality,the countless tears, the eye sore presented by the heap of dead loved ones, the mutilated bodies, the cries of the injured, one can still hear the cracking sound of the bullets, fired at the CST station, resounding in our ears. One can only imagine the trauma the hostages underwent for over sixty hours.

Thousands of lives were affected and they continue to bear the brunt even now,one year later. To the injured it not only meant the end of earning days but also an end to the dream to earn better.Children have been marred forever.They have to be assured when the nightmare still flashes before their eyes at night or they fear the sound of firecrackers.

Policemen were called to duty, unrealised by their families or them the enormity of the situation.The situation produced such heroics out of them that will not be forgotten by the masses so easily. Inspiring acts of gallantry and sacrifices made by the security personnnel like the late Hemant Karkare to the constable who charged towards an armed terrorist and thus,brought an end to the ruthless firing, ellicit a salute from all of us.But life goes on and the family members of the dear ones lost in the shocking siege have started picking up their lives.

The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks were expected to make a turning point in the global struggle against terrorism.The outrage expressed by people, the media and political leaders were profound and it raised the hope that Nov, 26 would mark the end of terrorism.But the legal proceedings against the terror suspects are still in the pre-trial stage in Pakistan.

In the pasing months evidence has been mounting that Pakistan investigators have failed to act against the key perpetrators and, worse, may have colluded in effort to help them evade justice. But have we,Indians, learnt our lesson?Have all the promises made to us been fulfilled?It is time each one of us asked these questions to ourselves.Have we succeeded in punishing promptly those involved in hatching, facilitating, or orchestrating the atrocity?...

The lone surviving terrorist caught Mohammed Ajmal Amir "Kasab" is yet to be sentenced.On the contrary, money from our pockets are being spent to ensure his safety and health. On the other hand, the government has taken steps in the aftermath of 26/11.Money has been invested to upgrade the equipment and train personnel specialised to act spontaneously to an attack like 26/11. The tragic Mumbai attack in 2008, unfortunately, derailed the Indo-Pak peace process in its wake and let the terrorist succeed in their motive to disrupt peace in South Asia.

The savage four day assault forged a concensus about the kind of threat that all Pakistan based militant groups posed to the international community.Whether India and her partners will be able to develop the necessary collective tools to temper the threat posed by Lashkar and its fellow groups remain to be seen.However, India is not alone in this sanguinary struggle.The Lashkar and other groups are not just India's problem, rather, they are the problem of the entire international communiy which in the wake of Mumbai has embraced this challenge.

Do you feel safe?

If we had the proof, we would try them in our courts and we would try them in our land and we would sentence them...

-Asif Ali Zardari, when asked what action is being taken against the Retd. Pakistani Army officials who offer training to militants in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

I don't understand what proof do you want to sentence people who are responsible for around half a dozen shooting/bombing attacks, resulting in the death of about 200 people and injury to 300. Its been an year since the Mumbai terror attacks, and what progress has been made till date? What did we get out of the attacks?

A sense of insecurity amongst the citizens and a 22-year old militant, Ajmal Amir Kasab, who was sent on a mission to kill innocent people, as a part of the so called Jihad and in return of a sum of Rs. 1.5 lacs. Ajmal hails from a very poor family and apparently did all this just for money. As he was taught by his miliant fathers, Jihad means, "Come, kill and die after a killing spree. By this one will become famous and will also make Allah proud". Indeed it is very different from what Islam actually teaches.

But Ajmal is not the only one. There are many other terrorists in the making who are misguided by others in the name of God. They are told that they will serve God and help their families by doing Jihad. All terrorist groups work like this only. They capture illiterate minds and teach them wrongdoings.

As of Ajmal, he is still with the Mumbai police and is waiting for a decision by the Indian government. Though the government of India handed out Rs. 4 lacs and Rs. 40000 respectively for the families of the dead and the injured, a human's life cannot be substituted by money. Those who narrowly escaped death must be happy today, but what about them who didn't. Their families are still question the government over the security issues in the country. And those who just watched it over the television again and again have now got familiar with such attacks and have accepted to live with it (thats pretty unfortunate).

Media made the maximum out of it, by repeatedly telecasting the same news and filling their pockets (Max TRP rating in 2008 for India TV on 27th Nov 2008 because they recieved 2 calls from the terrorists trapped inside the Hotels. Courtesy: Google Trends). Film directors made a few movies on this topic and made huge profits. But that's their job. So, no comments.

It happened in Mumbai. It happened in New Delhi. It happened in Ahmedabad. It happened in Bangalore.... And the list goes on and on. I ask you, do you feel safe in your country? Do you ever ponder over the fact that it can happen again?