we are the largest democracy in the world, and have been fighting terrorism since we obtained independence in 1947. The wisdom of the 3000 yr old Indian civilization to realize the dream is getting the pits . India is no stranger to terrorism. But the terrorism that India has had to face for some decades can by no means be connected only to Islam; and in almost every case the ruling government has played a part in causing and even nurturing the phenomenon. If we look at the story of Sikh extremism in the 1980s in Punjab, we find it has an eerie resonance with the events that took place in Washington and New York.
Just when we thought the die was cast, we are plunged into a period of tragic uncertainty. Of course, in the world of self-preservation, everything had to be anticipated.But The terrible thing about terrorism is that ultimately it destroys those who practice it. Slowly but surely, as they try to extinguish life in others, the light within them dies.
Defeating terrorism is more difficult and far-reaching than we have assumed. We may be advancing the ball down the field at will, running over our opponent's defenses, but winning the game is another matter altogether.
But we can’t accommodate terrorism anymore….
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Life is a puzzle
Everything I Needed To Know In Life I Learned From A Jigsaw PuzzleDon't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return. Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration. Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later. The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors andpatterns that make the puzzle interesting.Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can'tbe rushed.
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