*Reservation- still required ?*

INDIA....not just a name but a country that nestle the maximum number of races.
But with versatility came various problems between various castes and people were discriminated and tortured.
Before independence, existence of UNTOUCHABILITY due to this caste system became reason to introduce RESERVATION after 1947.
The concept of Reservation was essential to bring forward the scheduled class, tha backward people which were lacking education and employment opportunities. 
Time passed and the concept of reservation indeed helped in bringing the natin together. The fundamental right of EQUALITY between citizens was now actually taking place but even after that stage, Reservation remained in scenerio which started creating difficulties for the general class. Today talented and deserving people dont get seats in educational institutions and high profile companies. Reason being majority of such seats are reserved for scheduled castes and people belonging to backward class. 

In central-government funded higher education institutions, 22.5% of available seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students (15% for SCs, 7.5% for STs). This reservation percentage has been raised to 49.5% by including an additional 27% reservation for OBCs. This ratio is followed even in Parliament and all elections where a few constituencies are earmarked for those from certain communities (which rotate per the Delimitation Commission).

The exact percentages vary from state to state:

In Tamil Nadu, the reservation is 18%[11] for SCs and 1% for STs, based on local demographics.
In Northeast India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram, reservation for ST in State Govt. jobs is 80% with only 20% unreserved. In the Central Universities of NEHU(shillong) and Rajiv Gandhi University, 60% of seats are reserved for ST students.
In Andhra Pradesh, 25% of educational institutes and government jobs are reserved for OBCs, 15% for SCs, 6% for STs and 4% for Muslims.[12]
In West Bengal, 35% of educational institute seats and 45% of government jobs are reserved for SC, ST, and OBC (25% SC, 12% ST, 10% Muslim).

But still, the condition of so called underprivileged sections in India are the same even that we have crossed so many decades of independence. Reservation is working in the opposite direction to its main objective as is demarcating the society further. It is being used to uplift one section of the society at the cost of another, which is not fair. Instead of this there should be equal opportunities for all. Moreover, a capable candidate does not need any certificate of being from a lower caste to prove their worth. It is his mind, education and ability to compete that can bring change in life. Taking a seat just by showing your under privileged certificate won’t give you anything, but just the degree or a job.

Also the reservation system in India is creating a workforce which is not capable enough to compete at the global level. India needs people for growth and development but reservation is adding undeserving candidates as well. So I think reservation system should be demolished and if the government really wants to uplift the underprivileged sections of the society then a well-balanced policies should be formulated. First of all such sections of the society should be clearly identified that need development and financial aids. Then to uplift them free education, or incentives and financial assistance should be provided. Once done let them face the competition, true competition. Make them capable, show them theright path and infuse a fighting spirit in them as no one is against healthy competition.

This post is not like giving some solution to this reservation problem because a single person cant do anything on his own level but unity can.
We can discuss and think of what can be the possible solutions for this problem.
One effort we can do in this problem is making the people aware of this reservation system who are still lacking in their development.
Other suggestion i feel towards this problem is we make a union with our colleagues, friends, teachers or senior staff and record a video giving our opinion over this unfair RESERVATION system and pressurise the government continously by displaying same videos over news channels.
Rest i can be wrong also regarding my suggestions but we all need to do some effort. Afterall when we would discuss our opinions with each other and would try to bring out some solution towards national problems, only then we would be able to actually eliminate such devasting problems from roots.
We YOUTH are the FUTURE of INDIA and so we need to be more responsible and conerned towards our india than the present government employees.

Aa_ku  (kuku)

Attack on Humanity - Bomb Attack. -----------------------------

I have seen dead people before. I have seen them on television, on the news, on their deathbeds, with their loved ones carrying them to the hospital. But I have never seen dead people like this. Lying in pools of blood, lying without their hands or legs. I have never seen anyone die in front of me, screaming for help. And I can do nothing for them. People were looking at Me with hope in thir eyes. And I was standing their helpless, like a fool. They were fighting for their lives, breathe their last, and die.

For a second I lost my all senses. My ears ring from the noise of the blast, and now all I can get a view is, people running here and there to save their life. Images were blurred. All I could see is RED. Blood everywhere. On the ground, on the bodies of people everywhere.. On Me. I was not sure if it was mine or it was theirs. All I knew is my skin was burning because of the heat. I was hardly able to see anything - because of the ashes. In next moment I realized it was ' A terrorist attack'. Yes, it was a Bomb blast happened in Mumbai Local Trains. I was lucky that I was safe or I was unlucky to witnessed the blast ? The view near Me was horrible. People were running here n there some with bodies in their hands. I could hear sirens blaring in the distance. It was police or ambulance I guessed. I scrolled my eyes around, I tried to stand up. With lot of efforts I managed to get up. I wanted to help them. Who were screaming for their life.

In the next moment, I saw a scene that left me speechless. A person was trying to remove Gold jewelery from a dead body. I was completely shocked. I mean how can people be so cruel at this time ? All they can think about all these ? How can we take benefits from someone's death ? That too so horrible death.

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Terrorist attacks are attacks on our country. Wich takes away thousand of lives in a moment. Its the time we should be united. Its the time we should help each other. Its the time we need to think about everyone. Who are losing their lives, Who are losing their loved ones.

Yes there are people who does not even hesitate to take any one's life on the name of religion. But we need to stand together ignoring all religions. Because we are *INDIANS*.

Open your eyes to stop these activities. Open your heart to help others. Stay alert and help to keep our Country safe. 

Khushi 

"STREET CHILDREN-THEIR LIVES..THEIR STRUGGLE.."

"Street children"..a word thats enough to give us goosebumps..but for many of us its just a word but for many of the poor children its the harsh reality which they face everyday..

They live on streets which are noisy,smoky,smelly,crowded and chaotic.On the footpaths scruffy kids who beg,steal,shine shoes andsmear car windows in an effort to make a few rupess is a common scene.Boys,living on the streets have many jobs to do..pick pocketing,working on fruit stalls etc.

Though India is said to be a developing economy and it has lots of money but stll the 80% of the population lives on less than Rs 100 a day..HARSH REALITY!

The different jobs that these kids do..they can earn upto Rs 200 a day but there's a catch..you know what??..Street children have no place to keep the money where it won't be stolen,by adults,by bigger kids and sometimes by the corrupt police.They have to spend everything they earn everyday so there's no chance of saving and because of this these kids spend all their money on almost everything negative..be it drugs or getting involved with sex workers..they do it all which later on leads to harsh consequences but no one cares about it because they are "BRAIN WASHED" right from their childhood.They are taught that "studies" are a burden where all the freedom and entertainment they get will be lost!

And girls on street..the fate of the girl child on streets is even grimmer than that of boys.Almost all of them are quickly scooped up by brokers who sell them into prostituition.Police barely bother about those kids..they get their commission even from these poor kids..Now what else can be expected from the police????...

I am not telling that the government doesn't help these kids..they do! They provide these children with food and also give them shelter in dharamshalas and government school at night but the problem is that the level of curroption is so high in India that only a few amongst these lakhs of children gets benefited from these facilties.

Apart from all this the worst part of their life is "SLEEPING ON THE STREETS"..Its too scary,there's alwayz a fear that some vehicle would run over them and they will be dead.Infact sometimes accidents do happen and they loose their life for no fault of theirs at all.

We say that the crime rate has increased so much but do we know the actual reason for it??..The reason is that these children when grow up..most of them get into drug business and other illegal activities and who is to be blamed for that??..The government..the police or we the common masses..??...Well..nobody knows the answer..i guess!

Its not like no one is trying to help out..There are many NGO's who try their best to help these children.Many children who are forced in this world are rescued and properly treated.NGO programmes has helped sensitize visitors..foriegn and Indian alike to the problems of street children.Street kids who have gone through the trusts programmes are today living a very prosperous life by getting into some of the prestigious jobs ranging from engineers,doctors and the list goes on..

But still the situation is very grim.Although the government gives away money to these children still the status is as bad as always and eventually the government is going to run out of money and their situation would remain the same..

So we the common people should also contribute our bit for their upliftment.We can volunteer to work in shelters and programmes in our respective areas.Donate funds or supplies to organisation that work with the street youth.We should also educate ourselves..our peers..colleagues..family members about these issues.

There are nearly 18 million street children in our country "jinse unka bachpan cheena jaa raha"..

I know we can't help everyone..
But everyone can help someone..right???...

-Sheerin..

P.S : This post is based on the conversations i had with one of my friend "KALYANI BHONGLE" who works for an NGO and had spent a day with some of the street children of Mumbai.All the ideas and experiences are solely of her.

Indian Youth and Politics

Two words, multiple and challenging, can describe Indian political system very well.

Facing innumerous problems it is on a complete downfall. A change is needed, its high time now. And the need of the hour is young Indians to step up and join politics and take India to a brighter road.

The field of politics is usually a perception that it is not so suitable for the educated ones but now this is completely opposite. Only when the well educated and trained youth with bright ideas will step up and take the development of the country in their own hands, the country would prosper. Its true ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY but constant work and dedication would surely bring the change. The presence of young minds would create a positive impact in the mindsets of people. In many areas, youth leadership is proving to be successful. If given an opportunity, the young minds are sensitive enough to relate to prevailing issues and concerns of people.

Since the start, our country has faced so many problems and the youth is now a victim of those which are still persisting. Persistent problems are looked over by the youth with a new and different perspective. New ways and means are needed to combat with the issues that are black shadows for our country and the solution is youth leadership with bright ideas, new focus, approach and aggression. We should advocate for peace and should also be preapred with defensive strategies to answer any threat it may anticipate.

Instead of sitting home criticising the system, why doesn't young India step up and *Be the change it wishes to see in the country.* There are plenty of issues that need to be sorted out, some old and some taking birth, which need to be sorted out for many generations to come and for many generations which have gone.

The past may not have been so vibrant and dynamic for our country which had to face many socio-political problems but now is the time for the change, now is the time for young India to come and step up and change the present scenario and then walk the country to a new tomorrow and Make India THE GOLDEN BIRD once again.

Pari 

Suicide: Causes and Indications

Many of us have heard the news of people commiting suicide and studies show that the people who commit suicide includes teenagers and youngsters more as compared to the adults. In 1996, the National Institute of Medical Research have shown scientific evidence that the people who give away their lives were suffering from mental disorders and also failure, rejection, broken trust and relationships have been a major cause for this. 
Few months back I witnessed a suicide case of a 22 years old guy who shot himself dead. The reasons were failure in long-term love relation. I want you people to just stop for a minute and think, who brought you in this world? You have your Family, your friends, relatives. How can you forget about them? Your existence is because of your parents. Had they not given birth to you, you wouldnt be where you are today. Its necessary for every youth to understand the importance of a Family and their Life. Failing in anything should not lead to Suicide.
The reasons that lead to suicide are curable. Studies have shown that the mental and abnormal disorders are treatable. It can be easily recognized from the symptoms a person shows.
There are few symptoms associated with such
disorders as depression, bipolar
disorder (manic depression), anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use, disruptive behavior disorders, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia.

Some common symptoms of these
disorders include:

•Extreme personality changes
•Loss of interest in activities that
used to be enjoyable
•Significant loss or gain in appetite
•Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day
•Fatigue or loss of energy
•Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
•Withdrawal from family and friends
•Neglect of personal appearance or
hygiene
•Sadness, irritability, or indifference
•Having trouble concentrating
•Extreme anxiety or panic
•Drug or alcohol use or abuse
•Aggressive, destructive, or defiant
behavior
•Poor academic performance
•Hallucinations or unusual beliefs.

If you find any of these symtoms persisting in your loved ones, try talking to them and figure out their problems and the reason behind it. Sometimes, these people only need someone to listen to them. It is wisely said that "Half of the problems get solved by just telling it to someone or listening to someone's problems actually reduces half of their problems."

People never hesitate in giving lives for their failures but when asked to give life for the country, everybody backs out. Its high time people to do something for the country. Instead of giving your life for the failures in life, join Navy, Army and serve our country, our Mother India. You may find yourself useless at times, but everyone is here for a purpose. Undestand the value of your Life and make it meaningful. Invest it in doing right and take it to a right direction. 

Shweta 

Real story of American Dollar v/s Indian Rupee....................

An Advice to all who are worrying about fall of Indian Rupee

Throughout the country please stop using cars except for emergency for only seven days (Just 7 days)
Definitely Dollar rate will come down. This is true. The value to dollar is given by petrol only.This is called Derivative Trading. America has stopped valuing its Dollar with Gold 70 years ago.

Real story of American Dollar v/s Indian Rupee

Americans understood that Petrol is equally valuable as Gold so they made Agreement with all the Middle East countries to sell petrol in Dollars only. That is why Americans print their Dollar as legal tender for debts. This mean if you don't like their American Dollar and go to their Governor and ask for repayment in form of Gold,as in India they won't give you Gold.

You observe Indian Rupee, " I promise to pay the bearer..." is clearly printed along with the signature of Reserve Bank Governor. This mean, if you don't like Indian Rupee and ask for repayment,Reserve Bank of India will pay you back an equal value of gold.(Actually there may be minor differences in the Transaction dealing rules, but for easy comprehension I am explaining this)

Let us see an example. Indian petroleum minister goes to Middle East country to purchase petrol, the Middle East petrol bunk people will say that liter petrol is one Dollar.
But Indians won't have dollars. They have Indian Rupees. So what to do now? So That Indian Minister will ask America to give Dollars. American Federal Reserve will take a white paper , print Dollars on it and give it to the Indian Minister. Like this we get dollars , pay it to petrol bunks and buy petrol.

But there is a fraud here. If you change your mind and want to give back the Dollars to America we can't demand them to pay Gold in return for the Dollars. They will say " Have we promised to return something back to you? Haven't you checked the Dollar ? We clearly printed on the Dollar that it is Debt"
So, Americans don't need any Gold with them to print Dollars. They will print Dollars on white papers as they like.

But what will Americans give to the Middle East countries for selling petrol in Dollars only?

Middle East kings pay rent to America for protecting their kings and heirs. Similarly they are still paying back the Debt to America for constructing Roads and Buildings in their countries. This is the value of American Dollar. That is why Many say some day the Dollar will be destroyed.

At present the problem of India is the result of buying those American Dollars. American white papers are equal to Indian Gold. So if we reduce the consumption of petrol and cars, Dollar will come down

The Above Details are translated originally from Telugu Language to English by Radhika Gr.
Kindly share this and make everyone aware of the facts of American Dollar V/s Indian Rupee.

And here is a small thing other than petrol , what we can do to our Indian Rupee

YOU CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO THE INDIAN ECONOMY BY FOLLOWING FEW SIMPLE STEPS:-

Please spare a couple of minutes here for the sake of India.
Here's a small example:-

Before 12 months 1 US $ = INR Rs 39
After 12 months, now 1 $ = INR Rs 62

Do you think US Economy is booming? No, but Indian Economy is Going Down.

Our economy is in your hands.INDIAN economy is in a crisis. Our country like many other ASIAN countries, is undergoing a severe economic crunch. Many INDIAN industries are closing down. The INDIAN economy is in a crisis and if we do not take proper steps to control those, we will be in a critical situation. More than 30,000 crore rupees of foreign exchange are being siphoned out of our country on products such as cosmetics, snacks, tea, beverages, etc. which are grown, produced and consumed here.

A cold drink that costs only 70 / 80 paise to produce, is sold for Rs.9 and a major chunk of profits from these are sent abroad. This is a serious drain on INDIAN economy. We have nothing against Multinational companies, but to protect our own interest we request everybody to use INDIAN products only at least for the next two years. With the rise in petrol prices, if we do not do this, the Rupee will devalue further and we will end up paying much more for the same products in the near future.

What you can do about it?
Buy only products manufactured by WHOLLY INDIAN COMPANIES.Each individual should become a leader for this awareness. This is the only way to save our country from severe economic crisis. You don't need to give-up your lifestyle. You just need to choose an alternate product.

Daily products which are COLD DRINKS,BATHING SOAP ,TOOTH PASTE,TOOTH BRUSH ,SHAVING CREAM,BLADE, TALCUM POWDER ,MILK POWDER ,SHAMPOO , Food Items etc. all you need to do is buy Indian Goods and Make sure Indian rupee is not crossing outside India.

Every INDIAN product you buy makes a big difference. It saves INDIA. Let us take a firm decision today.

we are not anti-multinational. we are trying to save our nation. every day is a struggle for a real freedom. we achieved our independence after losing many lives.
they died painfully to ensure that we live peacefully. the current trend is very threatening.

multinationals call it globalization of indian economy. for indians like you and me, it is re-colonization of india. the colonist's left india then. but this time, they will make sure they don't make any mistakes.

Russia, s.korea, mexico - the list is very long!! let us learn from their experience and from our history. let us do the duty of every true Indian. finally, it's obvious that you can't give up all of the items mentioned above. so give up at least one item for the sake of our country!

Cherry 

*ARE WE REALLY UNITED?? *

India..... A country which stood united even though the people here are of different religions. India is an example of unity in diversity all over the world. We have 31 states, 6750 languages, 9 main religions still we all stood together as one country!!
Where a Muslim family and a Hindu family can act as one family being neighbors for years .
Where a Hindu friend can understand Muslim in a better way .
Where a servant is more loyal to you than your son .
Where people helps you without being bothered about your religion.
Where we say “ Hindu Muslim Sikh Isai apas me he bhai bhai “ but do we really hold it?
is it really so? Are we really treating each and every religion equal??
Well this incident forced me to say no..... Yeah we still believe in untouchability.... I was travelling by bus. A man of around 30 was sitting next to me. He seemed to be well educated by his dressing sense and the way he talked. After some time a Muslim guy entered the bus . As the bus was full he was standing right beside our seat. He kept his luggage in the rack. A sudden anger on that Muslim guy by this man made me astonished. And his words hurts me as well " mere bag me ganga jal h tere samne se chune se ye bhi ab ashudh ho gaya "
In my whole journey i was in shock. I mean how could his touch can make the water impure? Is he not a god gift? He was also a normal human na.... Then why this discrimination? Are we really united?
Many a times even my grandmother told me “ beta u r studying away from us… make sure you don’t have Muslim friends”. I don’t understand why? Is it a crime to have a muslim friend? Are they not INDIAN’S? okay… their ancestors may belong to some other nation but now even they are a part of our country… our India. They have been serving our country the same way we do. Then why this discrimination?
I know its difficult to make our elders understand this fact. But atleast we can promise to ourself that we wouldn’t hurt anybody because of this discrimination.
Lets all pledge together that for us every soul living in India is INDIAN….. he/she may be muslim/hindu or may belong to any other religion or state but first of all he/she is an Indian.
treat everyone equally.
Only small changes can give rise to revolution.

Grow up people..... This is hurting not only them but also our mother india!!!

Let us promise ourselves that from now on whenever we are asked where we belong to, we would proudly say "INDIA"...!!

P.S. : It was not to point out any particular religion... This was a real incident!!

Shia