Dear friends,
Some one suggested me that I should have a section where they can leave a message not concerning any post.Especially by those who like videos posted and want to share a thing or two.
Please feel free to say any thing here and If you wish to ask me to add any video of your choice, I shall be honored and too glad.
Or you can write to me at micommunal@gmail.com.
Regards,
PI
Hi! Thanks PI or accepting the suggestion.
I enjoy the videos you post here while reading your posts,many a times I come to see your latest video alone.It is great to have a page to comment on some thing which are not in sync with the posts.
Can you find and post one video,it is old one the song is like this,hummm….rati kali ek khawab mein ayee or gale ka haar….some thing.
thanks
kirti.
well..I can say anything?? what a wonderful offer. how nice to be able to say anything?? (I am laughing) Prudent one tis a very dangerous offer indeed but i like your bravery(?) lemme think of something really nice to say and i will say it..heheh
and video??
mud mud ke na dekh mud mud ke………..aaila!
Thanks for the honor.
kirti.
Do send me a mail back.
kirti
why no more mails?? I am waiting for a sharp virulent one! My claws are out. Come on prudent one…ho jaye prudent vs impudentone
hhah wat alovely song … anice change from romantic songs /. Loved it…the essesnce of punjab!!!
babujee dhere chalna……….bade kaante hai…
Hi! Hey,where are you?
Hope you are fine.I sent you two mails and you are not on line too.Every thing ok? Send me a mail asap.
kirti
HE IS FINE DONT WORRY
Koi gum hai! Report karani padegi aab tou!
Hi
I Liked your blog.
BY the way,
Have u read Rajeev srinivasans post on rediffnews-
“The purely scientific case for Rama’s Bridge”.
Link
http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/sep/17rajeev.htm
Also
Ram, science and religious belief-P.V. Indiresan
which appeared on IE
URL:
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/218564.html
Can u recommend this to ur readers??
I m on way see u soon.
Kirti
there was a time wen i could leave a message to anyone to reassure them…today i am searching…this is life…
que sara sara
Hi.
Sorry for the “off-topic” comment; I couldn’t find a “contact” link on your blog.
I’m preparing an online blog directory of blogs being maintained by Indians and people of Indian origin. Whenever you get some time, please submit a few details at http://indianblogdirectory.com/add-new-blog.php.
Very innovative blog here PI. Given the wide spectrum of topics you are covering, the quality of articles posted is excellent.
Keep up the shining work.
hi
hiiiiiiiiii
waiting for u mona.
PI
I read your rediff blog. And became sad.
Ram is The God of The World
hi…:) missed ur post so much…. will be a regular now..
and who is this anil..???? rambhakt….:)
tc
Any Objection to Anil being RamBhakt. I’am unabashedly one and trained, armed and ready to ……….. all Ram Drohis
oye, guru
when did you check your mail box last ?
2 busy?
huh!
kirti
Thinku was born on Aug 1
http://indiacandoit.blogspot.com/
i hate these fucked up muslims……..gimme a 56 n ill kill them all………they are pests,pesting the society….they are rodents and can spread like plague.they are dirty sons of bitches..anD THEY ARE MULTIPLYING LIKE CRAZY.ITS TIME WE SHUD GET FACE THEM ,KILL THEM MOTHAFUCKAS…HIGH TIME NOW…….THEY ARE MAKING A MESS OF THIS WORLD…………..NOT ABOUT RELIGION THEN HOWCUM ONLY MUSLIMS ARE GOIN FOR JIHAD ND SHITTY THINGS.THEY ARE JOBLESS.MINDLESS CRACKHEADS.DICKHEAD ISNT THERE[THEY CUT IT]ASSHOLES………..THEY ARE TYHE ONLY PEOPLE LIKE DIS……FIGHT FOR URSELF NOW OR THEY WILL KILL US ALL…ITS THEIR LONG TERM STRATEGY TO MAKE A WORLD ONLY FOR MUSLIMS……..NOT GONNA LET DIS HAPPEN MAN…LONG LIVE AMARNATH….BAM BAM BHOLE…….HEY SHIVA SHAKTI DO………..
Dear Prudent Indian
You may also check my blog at saurav-basu.sulekha.com. We do share some commonalities in viewpoints
Regards,
Saurav
Brilliant Blog, Added your RSS feed.
Thanks
Saw an interesting blog:
http://jjamwal.blogspot.com/
http://boomp3.com/listen/dgsr9nn_p/dil-ki-aawaz-bhi-sun-hum-saya
H B D
Love hamesha,
sh…….
ok.
Just remember,
http://boomp3.com/listen/dtlfcnv_p/yaad-aa_rahi_hai
muaah
hehehehehehe
love
s…..
Rok sake tu rok le babu, hehehehehehehehe
H B D
God will always be with you, I know.
S and Aman.
Love to u all
JJ, R and T and of course heheheheheheheh
s…
do not dare remove ok?
How u dare?
Dear PI
see this link.
http://savi123.rediffiland.com/iland/savi123_diary.html
I argued with the blogger there (hail PI) who has now ‘mysteriously’ closed the Non Members comments, after having gone bersek with Non Members comments spewing venom against you.
I gather that blogger is known to you as he/she claims to have recieved a mail from you, kindly clarify please.
regards,
An Indian
i dont know why………..
congrats PI
muaahhhhhhh!
kirti
You are very happening
Hi,
upload Vandemataram video.
PI does the BEST blogging ever, please keep doing the great work
Another series of terrorist bomb blasts in one of the major city of India, and the present (weakest, and may be most stupid and disabled) PM condemns blasts and appeals for calm.
Every time there are terrorist attacks the present ruling party Congress leaders just go about condemning the attacks. They do not have any guts to say a word against the attackers – Indian Mujahideen, SIMI, and such organizations.
Condemning and just appealing for calm from citizens, who remain calm anyway is not going to solve this problem Mr. Poor Chicken Hearted Cheat and Pseudo Secularist PM – hang terrorists like Afzal Guru instead of appeasing to maintain your votes.
The fact that Gujrat Police has had success against terroists there, proves that they are able, but Congress/UPA does not seem interested in working for the solution – they are against federal organization to deal with terrorists and terrorism, and are also against giving authorities to states. This clearly shows that Congress/UPA, to secure votes, is down to such levels. I would say that Congress/UPA is now Anti-Nation – they themselves are good enough as terrorists (because they support them).
Swami Ramdev once mentioned that great Sanskrit philosopher poet Bhartrihari (brother of King Vikramaditya) called Politics to be a Vaishayaa (prostitute) – now I can actually see why. The bastardly acts of these politicians will bring this great country down, unless we take charge, and bring the real bastard (the corrupt, pseudo-secular, minority appeasing, and bank caring) politicians to task – and this will have to start with voting UPA out.
Wish you and your family a very Happy new year 2009!
Visit Readers’ Club and be in touch:
http://reader111.wordpress.com/
Hi,
Would you like to be a member of Swabhimaan?
http://swabhimaan2008.blogspot.com/2008/11/om-ganseshay-namah-om-shivay-om-durgay.html
cya!
I saw your picture and your quote on Mr. Advani’s website:
http://www (dot) lkadvani (dot) in
PI Ji
Two suggestions…
one page do really look great now. The mast looks great. who made that for you? wink wink
u know what i mean 
second PI please for our sake remove these irritating cartoons your blog put next to our comments. PLEASE do we really (those who all comment look so funny/irritating/ to you?
Kirti.
Hi prudent,
you have one more fan now. Was just wondering, if you also happen to read Francois Gutier and Tarun Vijay, who too I would say are Prudent Indians.
Would be glad if I get a reply.
cheers
Vikrant
Can you tell exactly where to add the Button to support Advani as PM? I have got the link, but don’t know where to add on the WP blog….
Has been long since saw u
Good going, all the best.
Kirti.
Hi, I loved your posts…especially that ‘Bhay Ho’ thing.
I am really lucky to come across a blog which is just like mine.
You can read my articles based on India at http://parth-dave.blogspot.com
Sir, I found your blog two months ago and have been reading your past and latest posts frequently, liked all of them especially the ID card of RG, the G is for Gandhi. I never visited the “About” page till this date.
“My religion:
I am Indian and Indian alone.I am Indian first, and this ends, here. Any thing, if any, is an after thought for a PI. Those who disagree may please…………”
What does an Indian means to you, if it means mixture of different communities then sorry! I think you are wrong. US is way up in the ranks in that field of people living in communal harmony. India should have some uniqueness after that what gives its people pride. Land is Mother, and only the Hindus will accept this notion. The other community has been fatwarized not to call the country a motherland, since that contradicts with their ideology. The Bharat has its identity through Hinduism and nothing else and if someone shows me the tomb of a dead queen (TAJ Mahal) and says this is India, I say its an eye sore. I never liked that structure really, its just a white building. This land has already been partitioned to make homes for our ruthless, barbaric conquerors and the little that is left is losing its identity in the road to secularism. M. Ali Jinnah himself said it, Hinduo ka Hindustan and —— ka pakistan. If I am indian and not a Hindu what is the difference is there between me and a communist insulting our holy saints. If someone say Development and not religion I say religion is for development. If there is no God, then there should be respect for no one and nothing. Why should there be the good and bad holds no values in such godless rational world. Ideology prevails and make people socially stable and thus comes development, I don’t understand your statement Sir, you also said I wear “communal ism on sleeves” I apologies for and if I have made any bad comments you are to be respected.
Please see the following link:
http://rakeshspace.blogspot.com
You may find similarrity of views on many issues and maybe a freh look at some others. I am also not a pseudo.
Aree you patriots yaar..why you are not learning English yaar..like this you will never make it to the United States yaar and will spend the rest of your life screaming about Peechoodoor Sheikularasm. …and Maino this and maino that. Please to not wear your frustration of not making it to Enited estates on your sleeve yaar…do something productive yaar.I coming from military family…my father fighting many wars for India…..funny how I not seeing many of your type Modi patriots there.
interesting blog on topical subject article
http://www.india-awake.blogspot.com
Sir I have been seeing these congress propaganda on television.First the jai ho spoiler and AAM AADMI(as it has always been with the political parties)Ke BADHTE KADAM!I have no issues with all this.One among them hit me really hard!
“Na mein hindu,na mein musalmaaan.,na,……..”
WHY i ask!Why on earth(In India actually)We cannot say ‘i am hindu”,’I am musalmaan”!!what is wrong in saying ‘HAAN mein hindu hoon,haan main bharathiya hoon…mera vote congress ko” would this not have been a better sentence!
i think the SICKULAR forces must learn that these might just manage to apeal the AAM AADMI..but they must understand that no AADMI is AAM now!!
Please be careful guys you are hurting a large number of people!whic is not done!
pls reply sir…
It is my firs nteraction with ur site and am mesmerised by the contents, and heave u portray at the site and toppics thorugh discussion.. If properly disseminated may expose the ehollowness in pseudo intellectiualism.. that uis the cause of evading the sna ein minority too, from the national mainstream..
God bless U ..
Pls keep the torch burning..
Regards
Pramod. Gupta
Creater… The Indian Statesmen..
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47891397782
http://www.internationalnewsforum.com/forum.htm
A FORUM WITH NO RULES…. JUST LAWS.
I think blogs like this are actually encouraging strife in the country!
do add my blog too
nationcalledindia.blogspot.com
Dear PI,
The concept of PI is unique and outstanding. One would love to post his comment because of its features. I had sent one article to your email for perusal. Pl post the same and let us get the response from general public as we all have to collectively fight against the monster – corruption. Hope you would do the needful.
Thanx.
KP Satheesh
Chairman
The Guardian Foundation (NG)
Dear PI,
Furnished below is an official letter sent to the Chairperson, National Commission for women with regard to Sexual harassment at work place for the commission’s immediate intervention. However, unfortunately, so far no action has been initiated from the office of the Commission. A copy of the letter was sent to the Defence Minister as well as UPA Chairperson for their curative action. However, yet to hear from them as well. I think, let us get the feelers from general public regarding the issue and raise our collective voice in order to stream line the system and extend our unconditional support to the victim.
Jai Hind.
KP Satheesh
Chairman
The Guardian Foundation (NGO)
guardian.ngo@gmail.com
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TRUE COPY
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MOST IMMEDIATE
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK PLACE
July 22, 2009
To,
Dr Girija Vyas
Chairperson
National Commission for Women
Government of India
4, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg
New Delhi – 110002
Dear Madam,
Subject : Violation of guidelines and norms prescribed by the Supreme Court while dealing with cases of sexual harassment at work place – Ref : GCM of Captain Poonam Kaur of ASC
As we are aware, in July 2008, Captain Poonam Kaur alleged that three officers of her unit, 5682 Battalion of the Army Supply Corps based in Kalka, Haryana, had mentally and sexually harassed her and confined her illegally when she resisted to their advances. Wherein, Captain Poonam had accused three of her seniors, (including her commanding officer) ie. Col RK Sharma, Lt Col Chawla and Major Suraj Bhan. Subsequently a Court of Inquiry (COI) was ordered to investigate the allegations leveled by Capt Poonam Kaur against her superior officers.
During the course of Court of Inquiry, all three officers have denied the allegations and in contrary, found Capt Poonam Kaur guilty on at least 20 counts. She was also counter charged for making false allegations against superior officers. Eventually, based on the findings of Court of Inquiry, a General Court Martial (GCM) of the
Army has sacked Captain Poonam Kaur for leveling false allegations of sexual harassment against her seniors. The Army Court’s decision, which came after about five months of hearing, would now be confirmed by the Western Army Commander Lt Gen TK Sapru.
Capt Poonam Kaur hails from Jalandhar, Punjab. Her father is a retired Army Havilder. Presently, he is working with MES as a peon. It may be seen that, from a modest background, Capt Poonam Kaur could reach to the status of a Commissioned Officer with nothing but her hard work and concerted efforts. She is the backbone of her family and therefore, before any severe penalty is imposed on her, matter needs to be investigated thoroughly and meticulously. That would not only protect the modesty of an aggrieved woman but also help the family to survive with dignity and respect in the public.
Prima facie, it appears that the complaint of Capt Poonam Kaur regarding sexual harassment by her seniors at work place has not been given due consideration whilst she has been framed with various counter charges in the same Court of Inquiry. This deliberate contradictory action could be, in our observation, an in-house attempt of Army to conceal the facts through bullying and pressure tactics.
Whereas, the Supreme Court of India in their judgment in August, 1997, in the case of Vishaka and Others Vs State of Rajasthan and others, recognizing the International Conventions and Norms, interpreted gender equality of women, in relation to work and held that sexual harassment of women at the workplace, which is against their dignity, is violation of Article 14, 15 (I) and 21 of the Constitution of India. The said Supreme Court verdict was brought out with the aim of focusing attention towards social aberration and assisting in finding suitable methods of realization of the true concept of ‘Gender Equality’ and to prevent sexual harassment of working women in all work places through judicial process, to fill the vacuum in the existing legislation.
In the said verdict, the Supreme Court also affirmed about the hazards to which a working woman may be exposed and the
depravity to which sexual harassment can degenerate; and the urgency for safeguards by an alternative mechanism in the absence of legislative measures. The Supreme Court also referred and highlighted the significance of the Article 11 i.e. ‘Violence and equality in employment’. Equality in employment can be seriously impaired when women are subjected to gender specific violence, such as sexual harassment in the work place.
The Supreme Court also declared that the sexual harassment includes such unwelcome sexually determined behavior as physical contacts and advances, sexually colored remarks, showing pornography and sexual demands, whether by words or actions. Such conduct can be humiliating and may constitute a health and safety problem; it is discriminatory when the woman has reasonable grounds to believe that her objection would disadvantage her in connection with her employment, including recruiting or promotion, or when it creates a hostile working environment.
In the case of Capt Poonam Kaur as well, since she had truly and valiantly leveled sexual harassment charges against her Commanding Officer and other two superior officers, conceivably it had created a hostile working environment. Therefore, the genuine plight of Capt Poonam Kaur to the Army Authorities was to no avail but loaded her with counter charges. It is also not out of place to mention here that, the Court of Inquiry was ordered to investigate the sexual harassment charges at the work place leveled by Capt Poonam Kaur against three senior officers. However, in the same Court of Inquiry, counter charges have been framed against Capt Poonam Kaur for leveling false allegations of sexual harassment against her superiors. As per our available information, the Inquiry against the sexual harassment complaint was not conducted in line with the guidelines and norms of Supreme Court. Therefore, in order to render justice to the victim, there is a need to re-investigate the case as per the prescribed norms and standards of Supreme Court.
As we mentioned earlier, in the absence of enacted law to provide for effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, more particularly against sexual harassment at work places, the Supreme Court have laid down the guidelines and norms specified in the August 1997 judgment for due observance at all work places or other institutions in the Indian Territory, until a legislation is enacted for the purpose. This was done in exercise of the power available under Article 32 of the Constitution of enforcement of the fundamental rights. The Supreme Court also further emphasized that the guidelines and norms would be treated as the law declared by the Supreme Court under Article 141 of the constitution.
In the above scenario, it is not so comprehensible whether the guidelines and norms framed by the Supreme Court were followed meticulously or not when the Inquiry was carried out to investigate the charges of sexual harassment at work place alleged against the superior officers of Capt Poonam Kaur. As per the guidelines and norms prescribed, on receipt of a complaint regarding Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexually determined behavior (whether directly or by implication) such as : (a) Physical contact and advances; (b) a demand or request for sexual favors; (c) sexually colored remarks; (d) showing pornography; (e) any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non – verbal conduct of sexual nature, an appropriate complaint mechanism should be created in the employer’s organization for redress of the complaint made by the victim. Such complaint mechanism should ensure time bound treatment of complaints. The complaint mechanism should be adequate to provide, where necessary, Complaints Committee, a special counselor or other support services, including the maintenance of confidentiality. The Court also emphasized that the employer should ensure that the victim or witnesses are not victimized or discriminated against while dealing with complaints of sexual harassment. The victims of sexual harassment should have the option to seek transfer of the perpetrator or their own transfer.
In the norms issued by the Supreme Court, it is clearly spelt that the Complaints Committee/Inquiry Team should be headed by a woman and not less than half of its member should be women. Further to prevent the possibility of any undue pressure or influence from senior levels, such Complaints Committee/Inquiry Team should involve a third party, either NGO or other body who is familiar with the issue of sexual harassment. This guidelines and norms would be treated as the law declared by the Supreme Court under Article 141 of the Constitution of India strictly in all work places in India for the preservation and enforcement of the right to gender equality of the working women. The above directions of the Supreme Court are binding and enforceable in law until suitable legislation is enacted to occupy the field. As we are aware, other than the aforesaid norms and guidelines set by the Supreme Court, no legislation is available as on date for dealing with the cases of sexual harassment at work place and therefore, this law enforced by the Supreme Court is binding under Article 141.
Instead of investigating the sexual harassment complaints of Capt Poonam Kaur as per the guidelines and norms issued by the Supreme Court, leveling counter charges in the same Inquiry and removing her from the Service through a General Court Martial might not be justifiable and therefore needs to be deferred immediately. The victim is in high depression. As a NGO, we would like to get a confirmation from the Army whether the norms and guidelines issued by the Supreme Court are adhered to while concluding the Inquiry of sexual harassment case of Capt Poonam Kaur or not. As we are familiar with the issues related to sexual harassment, we would like to examine the Inquiry proceedings of Capt Poonam Kaur conducted by the Army in order to ascertain that natural justice as per the prescribed norms is provided to the victim.
In our observation, the Inquiry conducted by the Army in the sexual harassment case of Capt Poonam Kaur was not in accordance with the prevailing prescribed norms and guidelines of the Supreme Court consequent to the following major shortcomings :-
* The Inquiry was presided by Brig RP Attri of HQ Western Command. Whereas, as per the guidelines, Inquiry team investigating sexual harassment case should be headed by a woman officer. In the case of non-availability of a senior woman officer in the unit, a senior woman officer should have been deputed on attachment (perhaps a medical branch woman officer) to conduct the Inquiry.
* Members of the Inquiry were: Col Ahluwalia from Artillery and Col A Aggarwal from Western Command Signal Regiment. A woman Officer in attendance was Maj Bobby Sharma from MES. From this, it is evident that the majority of the Inquiry members were males. Whereas, as per the guidelines of Supreme Court, more than half of the members should have been women members.
* In order to ensure a fair deal, a third party participation in the Inquiry, NGO or other body, who is familiar with the issue of sexual harassment, should have been ensured as per the guidelines of Supreme Court. Whereas, this norm has not been complied.
Therefore, it is requested that till the issue is analyzed and sorted out meticulously, the confirmation of General Court Martial, finalized and sent for affirmation from Western Army Commander Lt Gen TK Sapru, may be stayed/put on a hold.
It is therefore requested that a clarification from the Army regarding strict adherence of Supreme Court guidelines and norms while investigating the sexual harassment complaint of Capt Poonam Kaur be sought at the earliest. Meanwhile, if suppose there is a disparity revealed in following the prescribed procedures, as an interim corrective measure, the Court Martial Proceedings may kindly be recalled/stayed and a fresh Inquiry against the sexual harassment complaint of Capt Poonam Kaur, as per the norms and guidelines of Supreme Court, be ordered so as to avoid victimization.
An argument might come up from the Army regarding applicability of Army Act 1950. Army might say that the Supreme Court norms and Guidelines on Sexual harassment at work place framed under Article 141 would not be applicable to the Army as they are under Army Act. That argument cannot be accepted since the Army Act was framed in 1950 and the same was meant only for men. The induction of female officers started only in 1993. Therefore, in the absence of any specific rules/procedures/norms in the Army Act for solving sexual harassment at work place, the guidelines and norms of the Supreme Court issued in 1997 are very well applicable to the Army as well.
Therefore, it is strongly felt that there is an urgent need to conduct an Impartial Inquiry for investigating the sexual harassment at work place raised by Capt Poonam Kaur, at the earliest. As the Initial Inquiry/Court of Inquiry itself not convened as per the set norms of Supreme Court, the lawful standing of the Court Martial conducted based on the findings of this dubious Inquiry might have to be examined legally at the earliest.
We issue this letter in a larger interest and therefore expect an expeditious response from your good office. An immediate intervention from your high office would not only provide justice to the victim who suffered gender specific harassment at work place, but also help out the system to bring the actual culprits to the books.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
For The Guardian Foundation
KP Satheesh
Chairman
Guardian NGO
Post Box No. 151
GB Nagar, Noida-201301
Residence
L-2, Sector-25, Jalvayu Vihar
Noida – 201301 Phone :
email : guardian.ngo@gmail.com
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Would like to see your assembly election analysis for the 3 states, paricularly for Maharashtra.
As such, Haryana was a good change. Let us wish opposition makes a govt there. In Maha, there are no chances. But we hope Balashaheb Thackeray puts his house in order (with regard to MNS). Otherwise there are little chances for change.
Write something…
Hi PI
Congratulations for 100000. WOW that is some show! Great to see this place doing great. Many many good wishes May you soon add another figure A Million Mark. Amen.
Lov Kirti and see u around for long time to come.
I find the new BJP chief very smart and shrewd – this is what BJP needed at the moment. I find the decision to go with JMM in Jharkhand to be very practical and realistic.
We would wait to find if Gadkari keeps on going like this. Would like to read your views too…
BTW PI,
yaar wo gana ka link nahin mil raha on your pod, pl do needful.
Love,
Kirti
Nice blog, very nice initiative …
i guess you’ll see my comments frequently now…
really like your barkha didi and rajdeep bhaiya style of pun …lol
Excellent site this. I visit and read quite often. I’m clear that these shenanigans need to be systematically brought down. Barkha Dutt, Prannoy Roy and the anti-Indian clan. I’m open to joining any forum apart from the online ones to take our messages to the masses.
My own blog, which is restarted, takes out the mediacrooks bit by bit and I hope I get to hear from more such bloggers. Maybe we can create a single site where all such posts can be compiled.
My web domain http://www.mediacrooks.com is currently inoperative but if it serves our goal that can be used.
My blog is : http://mediacrooks.blogspot.com/
Ravi
“Servantile Journalism” : NDTV Style
I didn’t coin the word Servantile but it best describes the kind of interviews NDTV conducts with some select people and some of its practices. I don’t find the need to explain what servantile means but here are some examples:
January 2010, in his interview with Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, Prannoy Roy pays him a compliment: “Your credibility is impeccable…” This particular compliment is all over the internet now given the personality he had interviewed. This is Rajendra Pachauri of the IPCC scandal, .Glaciergate, Climategate, TERI funding based on inaccurate glacier-melting threats, TERI gaining a contract while he was on the board of ONGC, and his own personal wealth under scanner. This is the Pachauri of the “Voodoo Science” insult to an Indian glaciologist. Given all this, Prannoy Roy still believes his credibility is really impeccable. Servantility at its best!
NDTV is famous for such servantile interviews. Barkha Dutt routinely does it. Remember her interviews with Priyanka Gandhi, P Chidambaram and recently Shahrukh Khan, the list can go on. Servantile journalism is not only despicable but also harmful for the public. I have chosen NDTV as an example given the recent interviews of Rajendra Pachauri and Shahrukh Khan with them. Let’s examine what is so seriously wrong with it
Every year NDTV gives out some awards called “NDTV Person Of The Year” in various categories. The awardees are mostly politicians, ministers, businessmen, celebrities and so on. (Mind you other news channels are equally guilty of such a practice.) I am not questioning the right of people to receive awards. I am questioning if it’s the business of a supposed news channel to be giving out such awards?
Let me touch on something else. In March 2009 in his now famous smack-down of CNBC (the American financial channel) Jon Stewart of The Daily Show showed how the journalists at CNBC asked all stupid and servantile questions to CEOs of companies like Bear Sterns, AIG, GM, Merryl Lynch, one even went far enough to ask Allen Stanford “how does it feel to be a billionaire?” (Prannoy’s compliment to Pachauri falls into this category of journalism) In weeks after the interviews each company collapsed and Stanford was actually running a Ponzi-scheme. Yes, the very same Allen Stanford who sponsored a cricket event in the WI. The point here is, the journalists sucked up to the CEOs of these companies and never asked real hard questions that would indicate the health of their companies. The end result was the economic collapse in the US. How can you be giving awards to the very same people to whom you should be asking really hard questions. NDTV calls itself a news channel, if it called itself an Entertainment channel I wouldn’t care if they gave out a “Call-girl of the year” award.
In a TIME magazine poll last year, after Walter Cronkite’s death, Jon Stewart was voted the most trusted newsman in the US. The irony is, Stewart’s Daily Show is a Comedy Channel program and Stewart is a comedian who calls himself a “snake-oil salesman”.
So much for servantile journalism.
Ravi Narayan
http://mediacrooks.blogspot.com/
Freedom Of Expression: The Geert Wilders case & Why we can never have peace with Pakistan.
An Amsterdam court is prosecuting Dutch MP Geert Wilders for a case of “hate-speech” and inciting hatred against muslims. Mr. Wilders has made many statements about Islam being a violent “ideology” but at the heart of the case is a short documentary he made called “FITNA”. This movie contains interpretations of verses from the Quaran, hate speeches by muslim clerics, graphic images of killings of hostages and more.
I have been following the case of Geert Wilders for two years now and at the core of his prosecution is “freedom of speech”. It is probably the most important of cases in recent history with relevance to all democracies. The Indian media will not cover this story as the parties may not appear to have much relevance in the Indian context, but what it misses is the fact that it not only concerns freedom of speech but also the Islamic terror threats that we have been continuously facing.
I also write this in the context of the constant clamor of some sections of our establishment and media for peace with Pakistan. I am clear : There cannot be peace with an Islamic Pakistan. A media giant like Times Of India even runs a campaign called “Aman Ki Asha” largely limited to some song, dance and poem-recital programs. At the heart of Mr. Wilder’s various pronouncements is his logic that “Islamic ideology and Democracy are not compatible value systems” One may or may not agree with that but I believe that is the essential reason why an Islamic Pakistan will always be at odds with an Indian Democratic Constitution. Freedom is a fundamental guarantee that our Constitution makes and so is the freedom of speech.
Sample this UN resolution championed by none other than Pakistan, leading the OIC countries:
“ A United Nations forum on Thursday passed a resolution condemning “defamation of religion” as a human rights violation, despite wide concerns that it could be used to justify curbs on free speech in Muslim countries. The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted the non-binding text, proposed by Pakistan on behalf of Islamic states, with a vote of 23 states in favour and 11 against, with 13 abstentions. Western governments and a broad alliance of activist groups have voiced dismay about the religious defamation text, which adds to recent efforts to broaden the concept of human rights to protect communities of believers rather than individuals. Pakistan, speaking for the 56-nation Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), said a “delicate balance” had to be struck between freedom of expression and respect for religions.” (Source: http://www.correntewire.com 27/3/2009)
There are countless other websites and blogs which have reported this UN resolution (no.62/145) but the politically correct mainstream media in India has probably glossed it over.
President Obama initially backed the resolution but later backed out knowing well that the resolution is directly in contravention of the US Constitution’s First Amendment.
“October 29, 2009: Obama Opposes UN Anti-Defamation Resolution: Thankfully, there is some sanity in the U.N. The Obama administration has announced that it is strongly opposed to a resolution that would condemn negative speech against religions. Hillary Clinton said in a news conference that such a resolution would be a major blow against free expression and speech…..”
“….It should also be noted that this kind of “protection” from criticism is completely contrary to the search for truth. If Islam, or Christianity, or Buddhism is true, then the way to find this out is to engage in unfiltered, unflinching dialog, and to respond to criticism.” (Source: http://hambydammit.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/obama-opposes-un-anti-defamation-resolution/)
Fortunately, the UN resolution mentioned above is “not binding” on any country and therefore practically meaningless. One cannot expect anything better from this scandal-ridden organization which should now be flushed down the toilet.
Written by Ajita Kamal , Posted on 05 March 2009(http://nirmukta.com/2009/03/05/religions-silencing-dissent-the-global-resurgence-of-blasphemy-laws)
Religions Silencing Dissent: The Global Resurgence of Blasphemy Laws
“In 1990 the Organization of the Islamic Conference(OIC) adopted the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam (CDHRI). In effect the OIC member nations had signed onto an agreement declaring Shariah law as the only guide to human rights. According to wikipedia, “Articles 24 and 25 of the CDHRI make all the rights and freedoms stipulated in it subject to Shariah and only to Shariah”. Protecting Islam against blasphemy is an integral part of Shariah.The CDHRI was presented at the UN in 1992 and was accepted into the Human Rights Commission’s A Compilation of International Instruments (vol. II (1997), pp. 478-84) in 1997…..”
This is why the case against Geert Wilders is important to the entire free world and all democracies.
Writes Robert Spencer the noted author of Islam related books :
“The Geert Wilders trial ought to be an international media event; seldom has any court case anywhere had such enormous implications for the future of the free world. The case against him, which has all the legitimacy of a Stalinist-era Moscow show trial, is a manifestation of the global assault on free speech sponsored chiefly at the U.N. by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). If Wilders loses, the freedom of speech will be threatened everywhere in the West. Even if he wins, a dangerous precedent has been set by the fact of the trial itself: It is a sad day for the freedom of speech when a man can be put on trial for causing another man offense. If offending someone were really a crime warranting prosecution by the civil authorities, the legal system would be opened up to absurdities even greater than the Wilders trial”.
(Source: http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/02/spencer-the-geert-wilders-trial-ought-to-be-an-international-media-event.html)
Had Pakistan been located in Africa we probably wouldn’t give it another thought on any day. It is our singular misfortune that it is our “good neighbor” (to use Shahrukh Khan’s moronic assertion) Pakistan is grappling with the same issues which have been raised by Geert Wilders and for which he is being prosecuted.
Let’s not desire peace with this neighbor and let them live their lives as they wish. We need not be at conflict but should always be prepared for one. They can never stop terrorism till such time it completely destroys their own country and only then they will feel a genuine desire for peace.
Freedom Of Expression: The Geert Wilders case & Why we can never have peace with Pakistan.
An Amsterdam court is prosecuting Dutch MP Geert Wilders for a case of “hate-speech” and inciting hatred against muslims. Mr. Wilders has made many statements about Islam being a violent “ideology” but at the heart of the case is a short documentary he made called “FITNA”. This movie contains interpretations of verses from the Quaran, hate speeches by muslim clerics, graphic images of killings of hostages and more.
I have been following the case of Geert Wilders for two years now and at the core of his prosecution is “freedom of speech”. It is probably the most important of cases in recent history with relevance to all democracies. The Indian media will not cover this story as the parties may not appear to have much relevance in the Indian context, but what it misses is the fact that it not only concerns freedom of speech but also the Islamic terror threats that we have been continuously facing.
I also write this in the context of the constant clamor of some sections of our establishment and media for peace with Pakistan. I am clear : There cannot be peace with an Islamic Pakistan. A media giant like Times Of India even runs a campaign called “Aman Ki Asha” largely limited to some song, dance and poem-recital programs. At the heart of Mr. Wilder’s various pronouncements is his logic that “Islamic ideology and Democracy are not compatible value systems” One may or may not agree with that but I believe that is the essential reason why an Islamic Pakistan will always be at odds with an Indian Democratic Constitution. Freedom is a fundamental guarantee that our Constitution makes and so is the freedom of speech.
Sample this UN resolution championed by none other than Pakistan, leading the OIC countries:
“ A United Nations forum on Thursday passed a resolution condemning “defamation of religion” as a human rights violation, despite wide concerns that it could be used to justify curbs on free speech in Muslim countries. The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted the non-binding text, proposed by Pakistan on behalf of Islamic states, with a vote of 23 states in favour and 11 against, with 13 abstentions. Western governments and a broad alliance of activist groups have voiced dismay about the religious defamation text, which adds to recent efforts to broaden the concept of human rights to protect communities of believers rather than individuals. Pakistan, speaking for the 56-nation Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), said a “delicate balance” had to be struck between freedom of expression and respect for religions.” (Source: http://www.correntewire.com 27/3/2009)
There are countless other websites and blogs which have reported this UN resolution (no.62/145) but the politically correct mainstream media in India has probably glossed it over.
President Obama initially backed the resolution but later backed out knowing well that the resolution is directly in contravention of the US Constitution’s First Amendment.
“October 29, 2009: Obama Opposes UN Anti-Defamation Resolution: Thankfully, there is some sanity in the U.N. The Obama administration has announced that it is strongly opposed to a resolution that would condemn negative speech against religions. Hillary Clinton said in a news conference that such a resolution would be a major blow against free expression and speech…..”
“….It should also be noted that this kind of “protection” from criticism is completely contrary to the search for truth. If Islam, or Christianity, or Buddhism is true, then the way to find this out is to engage in unfiltered, unflinching dialog, and to respond to criticism.” (Source: http://hambydammit.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/obama-opposes-un-anti-defamation-resolution/)
Fortunately, the UN resolution mentioned above is “not binding” on any country and therefore practically meaningless. One cannot expect anything better from this scandal-ridden organization which should now be flushed down the toilet.
Written by Ajita Kamal , Posted on 05 March 2009(http://nirmukta.com/2009/03/05/religions-silencing-dissent-the-global-resurgence-of-blasphemy-laws)
Religions Silencing Dissent: The Global Resurgence of Blasphemy Laws
“In 1990 the Organization of the Islamic Conference(OIC) adopted the Cairo Declaration of Human Rights in Islam (CDHRI). In effect the OIC member nations had signed onto an agreement declaring Shariah law as the only guide to human rights. According to wikipedia, “Articles 24 and 25 of the CDHRI make all the rights and freedoms stipulated in it subject to Shariah and only to Shariah”. Protecting Islam against blasphemy is an integral part of Shariah.The CDHRI was presented at the UN in 1992 and was accepted into the Human Rights Commission’s A Compilation of International Instruments (vol. II (1997), pp. 478-84) in 1997…..”
This is why the case against Geert Wilders is important to the entire free world and all democracies.
Writes Robert Spencer the noted author of Islam related books :
“The Geert Wilders trial ought to be an international media event; seldom has any court case anywhere had such enormous implications for the future of the free world. The case against him, which has all the legitimacy of a Stalinist-era Moscow show trial, is a manifestation of the global assault on free speech sponsored chiefly at the U.N. by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). If Wilders loses, the freedom of speech will be threatened everywhere in the West. Even if he wins, a dangerous precedent has been set by the fact of the trial itself: It is a sad day for the freedom of speech when a man can be put on trial for causing another man offense. If offending someone were really a crime warranting prosecution by the civil authorities, the legal system would be opened up to absurdities even greater than the Wilders trial”.
(Source: http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/02/spencer-the-geert-wilders-trial-ought-to-be-an-international-media-event.html)
Had Pakistan been located in Africa we probably wouldn’t give it another thought on any day. It is our singular misfortune that it is our “good neighbor” (to use Shahrukh Khan’s moronic assertion) Pakistan is grappling with the same issues which have been raised by Geert Wilders and for which he is being prosecuted.
Let’s not desire peace with this neighbor and let them live their lives as they wish. We need not be at conflict but should always be prepared for one. They can never stop terrorism till such time it completely destroys their own country and only then they will feel a genuine desire for peace.
I’m impressed from your word ;and the real devotion to nation
Keep going ..
You have a good site. It is people like atleast clear the ignorance of few Indians. Thanks very much for this site.
I saw the post regarding Barkha dutt and Ndtv on blogs. Something must be done else the truth will be completely blocked off by the media soon. Please talk to your friend bloggers and ask them to talk to theirs and form an official site or association and ask all the readers to become members as well. This way it is good and truth can be spread more. Please consider my request. If anyone commenting after me also think the same thing please mention it so that he notes this and takes action.
Doubtful Legitimacy
I was reading an article on ‘Abolition of EVMs needed to save democracy – by Jayasreesaranathan in her blog ‘Non-random-Thoughts’ and found an interesting and shocking article on how the spreadsheets showing election results were seen in ECI website, 13 days before the announcement of poll results. What many people had feared has actually happened. This Govt ably aided and abetted by CEC will go to any extent to obtain favourable results. Please give this the widest possible coverage through all means available. Read http://government.wikia.com/wiki/Review_the_2009_Lok_Sabha_Election_Process:_Promises_and_Reality
Sarathy.Amudhan
Prudent Indian one of my comments on your latest post went out of hand, please edit or delete that one.
HI PI,
I am hooked onto the writing and facts on your site.
I am a Indian working in Europe where I see lesser corruption.
I was wondering if you could start a thread where ways to combat corruption, laws to combat corruption are discussed.
I will pitch in with the laws I see in Europe to the best of my knowledge.
Best Regards,
Ajai Jose
Hi PI,
Why have you left this blog un-updated? I see updates from Twitter, but this site was also once very popular.
Hi PI,
Why no action here man? … I second Rahul on this.
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Guys, UNITE. that’s the need of hour. The country is going to dogs and we need to unite before its too late. Let’s consolidate, educate people to think about the nation and make independent judgement on what is happening in the country right now.
We owe it to our future generations, we owe it to the motherland. UNITE
Uthishta Bharata !
Wish this Hindu – Muslim hate ends..All everybody wants deep down inside is peace.. If we look beyond this avoidable hate we can serve the country better..This country has way more major problems…If we unite together we can help this country progress…..
Till the time educated jokers like you are in fashion India needs no external enemy. We must fight enemies within.
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Hello, The Prudent Indian,
I liked your blog very much and I am just a kid trying to enter into the world of blogs and this is so far the most inspiring and admirable blog i have seen and read…
Thanks for keeping this so alive for all those years…
lovely
I wish I could read even more from you in future…
My Best wishes!