Rakhi - Is it Still a Pious Festival!

Relevance of Rakhi!

Today is Raksha Bandhan! Well for half of India, it is, thanks to the confusion about the date of Rakhi this year. But what I was thinking is more about the concept and feelings underlying this festival. Is date so important a factor? If a pandit says that so and so time on a day is not good for tying Rakhi and if a sister ignoring this 'verdict,' ties Rakhi to his brother's wrist, will it make any difference to the feelings they share? If they share a caring relationship, will they start hating each other? Or if they can't stand each other but tie Rakhi in an auspicious hour, will they start liking each other?

How a Successful Manager deals with Trivial Matters for Reducing Employee Dissatisfaction?

Sometimes when I get tangled into trivial issues regarding work life, I often think what are the most important factors that makes you a successful professional, rather a successful manager!

Is India Ready for a Political President?

India is a Republic - its a known fact. The President of India is the nominal head of the State- this is also a known fact. It is an established fact too that the President of India is mere a rubber stamp. However, one of our past Presidents have shown us that rubber stamps too can influence the government policies! I am talking about the very efficient and probably the most favorite President of India- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

What I did not know before Anna Movement?

- “We the People of India” is not just a phrase with which begins our Constitution!
- A 74 year 'young' man can be the source of inspiration to more than half of India!
- This nation can actually be awakened!
- Opposition can be quite in the Parliament and let the voice of people heard!
- Media can do without commercial breaks for longer periods to let people see and hear what their dear leaders say.

Is the Young India losing Hope in Political System?

The other day, I read in the newspapers about the polls in Delhi. Around 500 people opted for availing Section 49 (O) - Right to not to vote. The news also told that this was an incomplete figure. There are more constituencies whose data has to be revealed. The election officers expected the figure to go up to 1000!