Al Pacino's Speech - Any Given Sunday

Random Notes

Quite an old video.

My Quotes

• "There is often a thin line between being realistic and being pessimistic."
• "There is no doubt that the things will improve; but the problem is with the pace of it."
• "There are only two ways to solve a problem: either you confront it or ignore it."

Ad Wars and Indian Youth

Ad by Times of India

Reply by The Hindu

Whatever has been depicted is infact true. Many of the so called 'youth' do not know anything of what is happening in the country. A country which is passing through a transition phase cant come out successful if the people don't take active part in assuming responsibility of the current situation. Submerged in the materialistic culture, many of us have forgotten the rich values given to us by our forefathers. It is important to understand that materialism is ephemeral. If sustained, there is a greater danger of DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND turning into DEMOGRAPHIC NIGHTMARE.

Justice Markandey Katju

Thanks to IBNlive for the Video.

Justice Katju (Wikipedia)

On the role of Media in India (The Hindu)
Writers must serve a social purpose (The Hindu)

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SOPA and PIPA - Easy and Good Explanation

Thanks to Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/) for the Video.

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Dr Jayaprakash Narayan (Loksatta)

 

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Nothing Else Matters (Metallica) - My All Time Favorite

Thanks to the person who uploaded it on youtube.

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Movie on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

It is a must watch.

Thanks to Whoever has uploaded it on Youtube.

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Independence of Investigating agency - UNCAC

At all times it must be noted that 'INDEPENDENCE' and 'UNACCOUNTABILITY' don't mean the same thing. Therefore, the investigating agency can be independent but at the same time accountable.

This has been iterated in the United Nations Convention Against Convention - the same convention under which the Government has framed the present Lokpal Bill. But the Bill was in violation of the same.

The Convention says:

"Article 6. Preventive anti-corruption body or bodies

2. Each State Party shall grant the body or bodies referred to in paragraph 1 (i.e., anti-corruption body or bodies) of this article the necessary independence, in accordance with the fundamental principles of its legal system, to enable the body or bodies to carry out its or their functions effectively and free from any undue influence. The necessary material resources and specialized staff, as well as the training that such staff may require to carry out their functions, should be provided. "

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