ChangeMind Ver 1.0 – No more caste differences
by Hemz on Aug.22, 2010, under Personal
I have heard a lot of my friends falling flat on face when it comes to the magic word “Love”.
What is love?
Wikipedia explains it as follows – “Love is the emotion of strong affection and personal attachment.”
People fall in love with a lot of things, but the most emotional of course is a human being in love with another human being. Nothing compares to this feeling of being loved and loving someone more than you love yourself.
However, being in India you can sure come up with a lot of exceptions… Of late, you hear it often on the national news channels about honor killings. What two people on this earth did was just loved each other and wanted to live with each other. What hurt their parents / relatives is exactly that?
Love happens. You can’t decide whom to love. When a mother gives birth to a child, she loves him/her because they are special to her, and not because she has to love them.
India is a magical country in many ways than one.
The one technology that I really wish that would exist would be to get rid of the caste differences in people’s brains and teach them the real meaning of Love. To attain something that would rather be used for one’s good. I know I am sounding really superficial here, and not with a sound mindset at present. I want something invented that would get rid of inter caste differences.
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Happy Independence Day!
by Hemz on Aug.15, 2010, under Indianomics, Personal
I wish all my readers a very Happy Independence day.
Here are some of my Independence day cards.
Happy Independence Day - Birdie
Happy Independence Day - Child on a Bike
Happy Independence Day - Tri-Color
Happy Independence Day - Tri Color
Happy Independence Day - We the people
Happy Independence Day - Victorious
Mahindra & Mahindra acquires Ssangyong Motor Co
by Hemz on Aug.13, 2010, under Cars and Bikes, Indianomics
It was reported that Mahindra is all set to buy the troubled South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor Company. In the process, they beat 5 other bidders including Renault and Ruia Group of India.
This comes as a major acquisition since it is for sure going to fuel the growth of Mahindra in global markets where the company is trying hard to make its presence felt. What would be exiting enough for Indian markets would be the cars and the technology that Ssangyong brings in and how Mahindra are able to incorporate the same under their portfolio. Given that they already have technologically advanced with Mirco Hybrids and now Reva’s Electric technology, they are the hidden tigers at present who are all set to prowl in a year or two with brilliant products.
Ssangyong is good products in the SUV area though it only has a 2% overall market share in Korean market. This is where M&M finds solace with Ssangyong. The design language too can be an inspiration for future M&M cars. Its high time we saw a new Scorpio. Common guys, give us something more awe-inspiring stuff. (continue reading…)
Not so Meter Jam!
by Hemz on Aug.12, 2010, under City of Dreams, Mumbai, Indianomics, Travel
I had read in the Mumbai Mirror about this initiative called Meter Jam.
Because strikes need a strike back! We’re tired of meter that always reads more than it should, drivers who refuse to ply and demand return fare whenever they want. And if all that wasn’t enough, now we have to deal with strikes too, any time the ‘unions’ decide!
Everyone is holding the janta to ransom. How much more will we pay? It’s time to turn the tables.
So on 12th August, shake your head and say NO if an auto driver offers a ride!
Meter Jam
Meter Jam
Very true to the core, this initiative is much appreciated for all the trouble we face in our day to day lives. Everyday I have to travel by rick and each day, I get a different meter reading. On an average, I have to pay Rs. 40 for one way travel but at times, the meter reading exceeds it and I end up paying Rs. 75!!
When I question it, he directly shows the meter and there is no way I can protest. The police too are hand in glove and others of the same fraternity rush to rescue. With this, you hardly have a voice to speak up to. While I go back, I have to ask atleast 10 to 12 Rickshaws to know if they can take me or not.
According to rules, they have no option to say no to any distance which is permissible according to RTO regulations. There are a lot of cases where Auto / Cab drivers are come up with innovative ideas of avoiding ferrying passengers.
There is a sect who are also on the softer side, who asks us to think why would a Auto Rickshaw driver earning in ’10s would not ferry any passenger. Well, to all of those who think this way, come to my place and try to hire a rick.
However today I saw a lot of people ferrying ricks, a lot of professionals doing the same. Its not because they don’t care, its because they don’t have an option.
For example, for me to get into a BEST bus from Kanjurmarg is next to impossible. I see a lot of people standing on the foot board and traveling since there is no way to get in. The buses are jam packed already. What Meter Jam should also have promoted it as a protest against the government utilities too, and not only against the Rickshaw walahs and Cab walahs. This way we could spread the message that we need better transport alternatives than facing these rowdy rickshaw walahs and cab walahs.
I hope more protestants join the force and get along with this initiative.
Friendships lasts long… really long…
by Hemz on Aug.01, 2010, under Personal
On the first Sunday of August, the whole world celebrates the most celebrated occasion, the Friendship Day! I have created two cute images that reflects the importance of being together. On this day, I would like to thank all who been my friends, who have been with all my joy and sorrow.
Also to thank those non-living Toys that I have been playing with in childhood. Call it Toy Story 3 effect.
Wishing you all a very Happy Friendship Day
Wishing you all a very Happy Friendship Day
