Comments for An Unquiet Mind

Comment on India Swine Flu Helpline Details & Contact Information by b win

b win — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:49:56 +0000

Considerablemente, el artículo es realmente el más fresco sobre este tema notables. I armonizar con sus conclusiones y con avidez se espera de sus próximas actualizaciones. Simplemente decir gracias no sólo será suficiente, para la gran claridad en su escritura. De inmediato le toma el feed RSS para estar informado de cualquier actualización. Un trabajo admirable y mucho éxito en Enterprize yourbusiness!

Comment on Indian Child Abuse Statistics – What Can We Do? by Mahendra

Mahendra — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:23:57 +0000

Neha,

See the steps 1-3 and link in my other comment. These studies are carried out by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Comment on Indian Child Abuse Statistics – What Can We Do? by neha

neha — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:42:36 +0000

hi, this is an astounding article about child abuse in India. I am writing a paper on a related issue. i would really appreciate it if u could answer some questions for me-
-Have similar surveys/work been done more recently, because there isnt much that i found with more recent data
-Which are the agencies that do these primary surveys? this information is important for validating the authenticity of the data collected.
Thank you

Comment on Road From Democracy to Fascism by Mahendra

Mahendra — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:20:16 +0000

Nisha,

People are not revolting because the playing field is uneven. Individuals are no match against organized crime.

Your second question is precisely an important driving force behind my post. Today, the Maharashtra Govt’s inaction is worrisome. In a public function, the CM Ashok Chavhan tried to make a case for stronger laws to tackle the Sena. He was interrupted and cut off by the Home Minister PC, who pointed out that existing laws are sufficient to take adequate legal action against the Sena.

What is apparent is that the Govt weighs the pros and cons of such legal action. Would the law and order situation be more controllable without arresting the Sena leaders? The answer, unfortunately, is yes, which is why they remain free to spout their venom in public.

Comment on Road From Democracy to Fascism by Mahendra

Mahendra — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:15:05 +0000

Gauri, while I have also sometimes felt that the media should give the hooligans less exposure, there is also a flip side to it.

1. The vote bank that is the target of the Sena does not watch the same shows or read the same newspapers as we do. That vote bank consumes propaganda published by the Sena itself.
2. Additional exposure provided by mainstream media hurts the Sena’s image more than benefits it.
3. For these reasons, I am not sure if lesser exposure will result in lesser aggression. In fact, desperation may increase resulting in higher aggression.
4. With this doubt, would we rather prefer these unlawful acts go unreported or undiscussed in mainstream media? I am inclined to think that in the longer term, this negative exposure is better since it permanently tarnishes the party’s image in the eyes of the national public.

Comment on Road From Democracy to Fascism by nisha

nisha — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:00:56 +0000

I asked this on twitter:

May I abuse you, instigate against you, destroy your house & prevent access if I do not like you? If no, why Shiv Sena gets away with it?

Didn’t get an answer as to why people are not revolting against the Shiv Sena and its offshoots.

I also asked if the the limit on the freedom of speech is that it shouldn’t result in loss of freedoms of others, why Maharashtra and Union Governments not acting against the Shiv Sena and its offshoots.

Again, no answer.

Comment on Spiti Travelogue: Day 14 by Santosh

Santosh — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:45:04 +0000

Greetings Mahendra,

Tremendously written, explained every aspects so magically that I thought I am travelling with you all the time. Hats off to you for it. In the meanwhile could you please let me know the best time to visit Spiti and if possible some monetary estimate as well.
Keep writing, u r best at it.
Wish you luck.

Comment on Road From Democracy to Fascism by Gauri

Gauri — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:35:41 +0000

I saw this debate on NDTV hosted by Vikram Chandra on the SS, SRK issue. one very pertinent question raised was if the media is fuelling this unrest by discussing it so often and in such detail.

stop giving these hooligans the limelight, they are not worth primetime discussions. stop mentioning them in print and TV and they will have less reasons to get violent and bullish on camera.

I wrote this post ‘How marathi is marathi’ almost exactly a year back. would like you to read and comment:

http://gaurigharpure.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-marathi-is-marathi.html

Comment on INTJ Resources and Links by danielle

danielle — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:22:10 +0000

thank you so much for the condensed info. I have recently found out (by a professonial) that i am an INTJ. Your information was very useful to me. I am able to see my actions and reactions somewhat clearer with the knowledge of understanding my personality. And to think this whole time I thought of myself as just an odd woman..lol thanks again.

Dani

Comment on Inside and Outside a Restaurant by Prakash

Prakash — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:13:02 +0000

Hi Mahendra,

While browsing through resto’ stuff….I was curious to know more about ur blog…..and hence read further…till the end…all the comments and replies….Great and Tough Job …continuing 2 very different fields – IT and FOOD….

I am planning a visit to Pune next week, and would be happy to visit ur resto’ and meet u too….

My visit is basically a ” Market Research” trip…for a new Cafe’ that shall be launched soon in Pune, if everything is in place. (Not a competition to you at all)

Hope you would be interested in helping me by sparing few minutes out of your precious time…

If you agree, then I would like to have your number and address….

Thanks in advance….

Regards,

Prakash…919347243628…kashdugar@yahoo.com