Lok Pal Bill

A bit confused what is the LokPal bill all about, is it about corruption which was the main agenda, or is it about Anna Hazare and his bunch of people who want to have the power of controlling one billion people in India and that itself gives them the power rush to do such a thing.

The concept of reducing corruption is age old and never has anything got done, agree. But is this really the way to go about it? I mean tomorrow me and my friends don't agree with the Lok Pal bill, we too can form a group go on a fast and challenge it. Anna ofcourse has age on his side and that he is ex-army helps his image that bit.

It was shocking seeing Kiran Bedi go all theatrical today and trying to malign the entire Parliament system of India. I lost all respect for her as a human being and a fine police officer today.

Imagine what a banana republic we will further be, that any group can come together and challenge the parliament of the country and form their own `fasting group' and try and arm twist the government into agreeing to their demands or else!!! wow, hope that day never comes.

I was all for Anna and his cause, but over a period of time cannot say that I can align/identify with his ways and means.

Truly a sad moment in Indian History. If a true change needs to come about, its going to take time. But there are tons of supporters of Anna who feel that those who don't support are jerks and don't have a life. Was just chatting with a friend yesterday and he took great offence at my pointing out that I am not `entirely not corrupt' and I accept that, can he?

Saving Energy and going green

Recently a popular bollywood female actor was given an award for doing exemplary work in making the world green by a popular English News Channel.

Well ironic as it is, the very same people who get awards at times I wonder how much they actually do to save the planet.

They cannot do without 24x7 airconditioning, always use gas guzzler large SUVs, constantly take trips on private airplanes and keep adding to the carbon foot print.

It makes me wonder then why they get bestowed with awards?? If anyone has an answer do shoot.

We can all do our bit by actually practicing what we preach so effortlessly publicly.

LED lighting, lesser airconditioning, more fuel efficient cars, travel by common modes of transport and what else.....let's see one celeb or hot shot politician who speaks about saving the world do this first and you have me converted as a believer.

The government can do their bit by ensuring that LED lighting is made more tax/duty friendly so more and more people use this method of lighting. Consider this, a 11watt LED is brighter than a 36 watt CFL which right now is being considered technology's gift to mankind. Not only is the LED 3 times brighter but also lasts atleast 5 times longer than the CFL. Some math can be done to see the savings long term.