IRON MAN OF INDIA - SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
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(31st  October 2012- \His Birth Anniversary)

Sardar patel was very senior leader in the freedom struggle. His loyalty to Mahatma Gandhi was unquestionable.  But Sardar had not showed much interest in Gandhian way of achieving independence in the the beginning of his career as  practicing lawyer in Ahemdabad. He use to ridicule his activities then in the 'Gujarat Club, Ahemdabad where he use to pass his Evening time. Some of the Junior Lawyers  Mahadev Desai and Narhari Parikh use to go to Gandhi Ashram. They suggested him to  meet Gandhi. He visited him out of curiosity  He was very much impressed with Gandhi during his first meeting. He decided to join with him. It  shows that Sardar never did any thing without understanding the thing in the right perspectives.It is said that his attachment to Gandhi was like a disciple with his  Mentor.
                                         He use to get up very early in the Ashram and use keep Gandhi's teeth brushing things ready before Gandhi get up. He was master organizer and Gandhi gave him leadership of' ' Bardoli Farmers Satyagraha. Sardar was successful and Gandhiji gave him title of Sardar means Commander. Besides that Sardar had his full control over Congress organization. Therefore he was having control over 14 Pradesh Congress committees out of Seventeen.  He would have easily become first prime minister of independent India  However Gandhi instructed him to give way to Nehru. He obeyed his masters order like a loyal soldier. But Gandhi also insisted that he should be in government looking at his caliber and capacity.
                                       Sardar Patel integrated the all 550 native states in the union of India tactfully.  He had analytical mind and clear vision.  He had difference of opinion with Nehru and they never show eye to eye. Sardar wanted that our army should flush out invaders from Kashmir and  should go up to Peshawar. It was required  in order get it confirm from Pakistan that Kashmir is part of India.  But Nehru prevented him to doing so stating that we will be considered invasion.  He preferred to go united nation. Sardar opposed it but he was helpless in the matter. We are still paying heavily on Kashmir issue. In respect of  Hyderabad Sardar had his own plan to  liberate it. Once he put the same before cabinet but Nehru angrily refused to accept the plan and alleged that Sardar was perfect communal and he cannot accept his plan and proposal.  The humiliated Sardar left and never attended cabinet meetings thereafter. This incident which took place one week before Hyderabad police action which is confirmed by MKK Nayar one of IAS officers of 1947 batch in his memories. However Sardar firmly implemented his Hyderabad plan and informed Nehru after Hyderabad was taken over. Sardar also warned Nehru well in advance and  before 1962 chines aggression regarding the malicious intention of China.
                              Sardar was very strict regarding high values in politics. He had never forgiven his only son Dahyabhai for using name to get some fervor  Sardar Patel life was very simple and he had no wealth at the time of his death.  Sardar never care for power and  had requested Gandhi to relieve him from government. This was due to his over going difference of opinion with Nehru.  However Gandhi was shot dead after that meeting within couple of minutes.
                          It was very unfortunate that he was awarded 'Bharat Ratna' the  highest civilian award after his death and that too after several years.
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INDIRA GANDHI
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PREFACE
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There was a death anniversary of Indira Gandhi on 31st October 2012 and she will be remembered for imposing Emergency in India and suspending the fundamental right. Besides that  She  liberated  Bangladesh, Nationalized Banks, and Removed the privy purses of the Maharajahs. They were her controversial actions. It is for people of India and history has to judge her action. However her action of imposing Emergency in the year 1975 was condemned universally by the people who loved democracy. Let us see what was it.
THE EMERGENCY OF 1975
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Justice Jagmohan Saxena of Allahabad High Court debarred Indira Gandhi from holding any elected post for six years on 12th June 1975. She was debarred for corrupt practices in the election. However she was given three weeks for going to Supreme Court. The  democratic norms then required her  to vacate her position of prime minister until the supreme court decide her case. It was very embarrassing situation for her and she was determine not to give up position of power.  The opposition against her was becoming unbearable and she was in search of finding way out. One of her  Ministers Siddarthsanker Ray suggested her to impose external emergency but she decided to impose internal emergency on 25th June 1975 stating that ‘There is plot to negate the very functioning of democracy. However Shah commission appointed in this regard found no reason  for the same.’
                                           In the process of imposing Emergency Indira Gandhi clearly by passed the Parliament, and Cabinet. She sent declaration directly to the President fakhruddin Ali Ahmed for signature with message that approval of cabinet can be taken afterwards. President also signed the declaration accordingly. It was very unfortunate action of the president to sign the declaration without verifying the facts.
                                         Under the Emergency Indira Gandhi suspended the Civil Liberty and Fundamental Rights, Dissolve  some of the state assemblies, Gaded the Press,Coerced the Judiciary, and  arrested the Opponent. In short constitution was suspended.
                                         The lots of excesses were committed during  the period i.e. like arresting political opponent without trial, and the extra constitutional authority were used by her close associates.. Besides that some of the politicians and civil servant were never punished for their excesses during the Emergency. In the family planning campaign some people were operated who were not  even married. The bulldozer were used to remove Slums without any intimation and authority. There were many other excesses which were hidden and not accounted for.Indira Gandhi was not even well informed regarding the same. It appeared that she was losing control over government machineries. She withdrew the emergency and declared election. It may be under wrong report or for compelling reasons. Thus Emergency was withdrawn after Nineteen months. However tremendous  damage was done to the democratic structure of India. She was defeated in the election and the Janata Party(i.e. The combination of  opposition parties ) came in the power.
                                     Janata Party appointed ‘Shah Commission’ to inquire into the excesses of Emergency. Sanjay Gandhi was convicted in the case of ‘Kissa Khursika’ .However Janta Government was toppled before ‘Shah Commission ‘completed its report.  Janata Government  tried it best to repair the damages done during Emergency. They Amended the Constitution under the 44th Amendment of Constitution so that nobody can impose emergency in future without taking majority approval from the Parliament. They also brought ‘Prasar Bharati ‘ Bill in order to make TV and Radio independent so that no future government can not misuse it. In short derail democracy was brought in order.  However kuldip Nayar one of the prominent Journalist then stated that ‘Unfortunately Emergency had brought out some of basic weaknesses of Indian people i.e. How emergency was imposed without much resistance?
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STEVE JOB- HIS QUALITIES
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The lots of things are being told and written about Steve Job a founder of Apple. However still his close associates and friends remembers him and some new features of his life are coming up.
Steve was always great searcher of truth. Therefore he took his  journey to India for his spiritual feedback. However he was disappointed up to some extent.He appreciated that Indian people largely depends upon on their inner intuition for facing the life. Besides that he also learnt from India that one has to go according to his inner voice rather than  the opinion around him. It seems that was the foundation of his success.
                                              This was a time when Steve was out of apple.One of his associates Randy Adams  stated  that he was very particular and meticulous. He removed all his expensive cars from front parking when Ross Perot visited his company ‘NeXT’ to make investment  therein. Steve told Adams that ‘ He does not want Perot to carry impression that we have lot of money’ However Ross Perot invested 20 million dollars then and became director in the said company. He further remembers one incident when Bill Gates visited NeXT and waiting to meet Steve for one hours. He has to  keep Bill Gates engaged at reception area during that period. He further remarked that Steve did not appeared to be busy during said period but ‘It speaks about their rivalry. Scuff Marks eminent journalist was present when Apple opened its store at Stanford shopping center, Palo Alto. There were lot of black scuff on the floor of store. Scuff asked  looking at those black scuff on the floor to Steve standing next to him’ Whether he was involved in the  designing of the store? He replied ‘Yes’. Then Scuff further added”It was obvious that whoever designed the store had never cleaned a floor in their lifetime”  Steve had not shown any reaction to his remark. But afterward he called all designers  and got it cleaned the white floor by working at night. This shows he was humble to the sincere criticism.Guy Kawaski, ‘Apple’s Chief Liaison to the Mac Developer Community remembered  one incident wherein Steve shows ‘How to cut through all the Bull? He stated in that context’ that  once Steve brought one Gentleman with him at my cubicle and asked my opinion about ‘ Program from a Mac Developer called ‘Knoware’.  I  told him what I thought which was extremely negative.’ when it was done Steve  turn  back to me and said’ Guy this  is a CEO of Knoware. Steve had taste to know when you do great.Heidi Roizon,  Venture Capitalist says Steve was a friend in need and use to help in Grieve.  She says Steve Job called me on 1st march 1989 for some business negotiation. I would have not taken the call as my father died previous night  at Paris.  It was Steve so I fixed the appointment. He came to meet me and when we were talking  I informed him about the sad demise of my father.  “Why are you working? You need to go home. Please talk to me about your father and that too what was important about him. What you loved best about him.” He was very emotional as incidentally he had also lost his mother few months ago. however  I  still remember and appreciate what an incredible things he did for me in helping me grieve. That was Steve Job who can be  really human if situation demands.Emily Brower who was Steve Job  Aid at press conferences during his NeXT days says Steve was notice and use to pick up smallest details. Hence we were always careful when we were with him.
                                 This shows that some people may die but their shadows  are always lingering in this world due to the legacy they leave here.
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 The American Presidential Election of November 2012.
(   Present American Economy.)
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 The forthcoming presidential election is between Barack Obama (Democrat) and Mitt Romney(Republican).It may be that Barack Obama may be ahead of Mitt Romney with few points in Survey but it is going to very tiff fight.
        The unemployment rate has come down about 8% which is lowest in last few years. Besides that Real estate is coming up. These are the few good sign for economy. However America is running with huge deficit of about more that one trillion dollars per year. The democrat want to increase the tax on higher income group, to reduce and save the expenses on Health care i.e. Medicare. They also want to stop the tax credit given to higher income group by  Bush administration  The Barack Obama have already saved 741 billion dollars from medicare. Mitt Romney says it will effect the quality of medicare. Besides that Mitt Romney is against the increasing the taxes. He is also against the cut in tax credit which will come in the way of  business, and industrial development  He is also for cutting the government expenses including welfare etc. He intend to create 12 millions jobs for which he has to give details.  Mitt Romney believes that more income can be created by creating employments and development of business and industries  However he has to substantiate all this with detail plan. This shows how establishment is at disadvantage as they present exact figures while its contender go on with hypothetical figures.
          However let us see what is the present position of income and expenses of America i.e.Income $ 2.5 trillion per year  while Expenses are $3.8 trillion per year which are creating deficit of $1.3 trillion per year. America is already having deficit of about more then $15.00 trillion.
 Hence it will  be very difficult task for the elected president to balance the budget by.  However it is certain that  Health Care expenses, Defense expenses, and Income tax income,  will be major items wherein lot of  rectification will be required. Besides that lot of thinking will have to be done regarding the expenses made on Subsidies..
         Americans will have vote for a right candidate in order to solve the economic problems of the country. Otherwise there will be further danger regarding sliding down of the credit rating of America.  We sincerely pray 'God save the America'.
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DRAGON IS AWAKENED
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India and china are neighbor country but it appears there is tension in their relationship. It can be very easily described as a cold war. In the economic development also they are rivals in the world. They stands fifth and fourth  rank among the biggest economies of the world.
                                                          What is a common between the two countries? Their culture are thousands of years. They had religious, social and business connections since long time. The disciples of Buddha had  taken Buddhism from India to China. It also carried the family values from India to China. Besides that the most pious places of Hindu religion Mansarovar(Lake) and Kailash Mountain are in Tibet  They  are situated in Chinese territories. In short India and china has been exchanging cultural, social and scientific knowledge since long time. Besides that India and China were colonized by European countries and even exploited .Therefore there are deep wounds of exploitation on the people of both countries.
                                                         However the Yellow race of China is considered to be one of the Superior races of the world. Therefore it is said you do not awaken the dragon otherwise it will disturb you. The strength of china reflects in the historical achievements of Chinggis Khan, Kublai Khan etc. The Marxist leader MaoTseTung revolutionized the China. Thereafter  China emerged as one of the the powerful countries in the world. That mean Chinese Dragon is awaken and we do not know where and when it will disturb the world. China  lays it hands anywhere they feel it belonged to them. They took, Hong Kong, Macau,and Tibet and now their eyes are on Taiwan, and on  the  international water of South Sea. They want Akshay Chin, Arunachal Pradesh and other Areas of India by creating border disputes. China wants to become super power in the world by increasing its domination, and acquiring strategic territories.
                                                         The report of the intelligent bureau of India says that during the year 2010 to 2011 China crossed the Indian territories in 750 places which covers Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Some places they came inside up to 3 km to 7 km. Besides that they alleged that India has destroyed their surveillance post in Ladakh. This shows that after the war of 1962 they are still keeping military pressure on India. It also indicate  their malicious intention.
                                                          China has surpassed India in economic progress with high handed manner with their authoritarian rule. China is a close country  while  India  is open with Democracy. The intellectual power of India is higher. India may be having slow progress than China but it is steady and sound. Therefore  one  American journalist has said that ‘The China may be factory of world but India is laboratory.
                                                         The whole world is suffering from economic depression i.e. from USA , Europe,Russia, Japan and other countries. Besides that middle east and african countries are involve in internal turmoils. There is only one country in the world which is  silently making its way in the world. That is China.
                                                         China GDP is Average at 81/2%. Its manufacturing activities are  going on higher side. The China is registering 20000 Car per Month in Beijing. It is also reported that every Household in Shanghai  has 1.9 Air Conditioners and 1.2 Computers.
                                                         China is also making good progress in sphere of alternative energies i.e. Solar, Wind  and Atomic. One of the solar companies ‘Himin corporation’ has provided Solar Energy to 6 millions families i.e. 25 Million people which come near to the population of USA. They are also  trying to harness wind and atomic energy on large scale. This shows china is determined to eliminate the pollution from the industries.
                                                         China has the biggest army in the world with long range missiles which can carry atomic weapons. All these arm power also makes it a world power militarily. China has ambition to expand its territory which can disturb India, Taiwan, South East Asian Countries and as well as small Islands in the South Sea. China has also raised issue with Japan over their claim on certain islands.
                                          China is also in search of mineral and other natural resources to feed it giant industrial plants. That is why it has spreaded its influence in surrounding countries i.e. Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar  including Australia, African Countries, Latin America, and in  the most of the other  Asian Countries.
                                          Chines are building Roads, Ports and building up Atomic Weapons/Missiles in Pakistan.  They are very much  in Nepal to help them in building up their infrastructures. In Myanmar they have  their control on their mineral and natural resources like oil etc. Bangladesh they are helping them to  build up their infrastructure and industry. Sri Lanka also recently they have  signed agreement wherein they will invest billions of dollars in aviation and port building. Thus it is difficult to find place where china do not have any economical interest. Even US owe more than trillion dollars to china. This all shows that china has big stake in the most powerful country in the world and  which can shake the world economy.
                                         However china consider india as its rival and has been trying to bring pressure on it through creating hostile ring of countries around. India is after completing liberalization process for world trade while China is playing its card cunningly. They are reversing the free trade process as per their convenience. They have delayed/ refused permission to international companies  to put their plants which can compete with Chinese companies. They asked BMW to put their plant in deserted area in order to discourage them.  This is to show that China is playing its card smartly by declaring that ‘They will have the policy suitable to their country’. They always sight Russian example where Russia failed due to liberalization policy. Besides that it disintegrated.
                                         India has a democratic system which also carry some liabilities with it. Hence India has to be careful about the expansionist policy of China. The Chinese aggression of 1962 is a very bad experience for india. Therefore India has to be more careful on Chinese front  along with Pakistan.
                                         Besides that there is report from the American ‘ Think Tank Middle East Media Research Institute that ‘The Pakistan is having military strategy with China under which Pakistan is giving Gilgit/Baltistan  to China for 50 years lease under the pretext of development Scheme. However China may strengthen its position therein during the lease period. It will be adverse military situation for India if it becomes reality. It also shows how China is increasing pressure on India.
                                         China consider India as a very soft target looking at the weak Indian policy.  Indian foreign minister  recently stated that ‘Tibet’ is  an integral part of China’ while allowing exile government of Tibet is freely operating in India. It is contradiction and weak foriegn policy of India.
                                          The 1962 aggression on  India by China was to prove that China is a Leader of Asia in every sense. Sardar Patel also  warned  Nehru well in advance and much before 1962 aggression of China regarding the malicious intention of China.
                                          There is no doubt that India is well prepared militarily now then 1962.  We have  Mountain Brigades of our army on the Border Area with China. We have now Airstrips and Roads on the Border area with China.  However we should be alert with China as much as with Pakistan.
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Mahatma Gandhi
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The 2nd October was the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation. i.e. India. It is not necessary to  search his biography to find his message but it only requires the study what he practiced in his life.
1)One must live simple life with least requirements.
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Gandhi traveled all over India including the most poorest area. He had seen that poor women had no proper clothes to wear. He decided to be one with those downtrodden people by wearing dhoti and covering the least part of his body. Churchill called him the 'Naked Fakir' when he visited England. He presented himself in the same dress before the British King. It is reported that while taking food with British King he put the same salt in his food which he brought from Dandi March. It was a silent defiance of British Rule.
2)One to Practice in his life what he Preaches
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He always practice which he taught. He started with cleaning the toilet in order to show that no work is inferior and people doing that cannot treated as untouchable. His wife kasturba was very conservative she refused to do such work. He told you will have to do it as this is a thing which must start from us in order convince others.
3)To keep the sympathy for weakness of others
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Once somebody pointed out that so many people are there in his Ashram with dubious characters. He told who am I to see the fault of others when my self is full of weakness. I will take the cooperation of any person who is sincere in fighting for freedom which is our main goal.
4)Always see the qualities of person instead of his liabilities
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He selected the people with different views on the basis of their qualities.  Motilal, Jawaherlal Nehru never agreed with his philosophy. He knew but he worked with them for achieving freedom. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Maulana Azad, Jayaprakash Narayan, Sardar Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose all those stalwart differed with him on or other issue but he managed to work with them and took the maximum advantage of their qualities and abilities.
5)To search the Truth Everyday.
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Gandhi said he is always in search of truth and his truth  get change  with his experience. One of his colleagues pointed out that he is moving in public with putting two hands on the shoulders of two young girls but some of his followers may be treating it differently and they may misuse it. He told him firmly that he does not care until his conscious is clear. However he changed his view after sometime and accepted the views of his colleague openly in ‘Harijan’ wherein use to write regularly. It require lot of strength to accept the error of judgement.
6)One should Introspect regarding his actions from time to time
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Gandhi always use to introspect about his all actions and consequences thereon. He withdrew from so many agitations when they were on the peak because he found something was going against his guideline or philosophy.
7)The leaders are supposed to do public service with honesty  for the welfare of people.
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He did public services without any personal interest and even some time inviting displeasure from his close family members. The life story of his son Hiralal is glaring example of the same. Therefore you will find no member of his family is in public life or occupying some important positions. That is message of his life that public service is meant for good  of people not welfare of one’s own family.
8)Leaders should maintain high values,and character in the public life.
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He wanted that leader should be role model for general public in order to build up the character of people and to built up patriotism.. He suggest after independence that minister should stay in small house and draw only 500/- Rupees salary in order to set example among people. But unfortunately some of his own followers ruled out considering as impractical suggestions or mad idea.
                               Hence we can see that in the real sense Gandhiji's life is a message. One thing is certain that India is free but people are not  mentally free.  The Surajya of Bapu is still far away..
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Health Care System of USA- Its problems
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The Health Care system of USA  is the most expensive in the world. The several American  Presidents made efforts to rectified it but they failed. It is connected with various vested interest like insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, Doctors etc. Barak Obama recently passed Health Reforms which was  challenged by several states in the Supreme Court. It has been  approved by the Supreme Court of USA. However  we do not know as it may be repelled by the Republican Party.i.e. If they get majority in Congress,and Senate or their own  Party nominee get elected in the November 2012 Presidential election. However Health Care issues has become very controversial.
                                                                                  The  recent report of the' Institute of Medicine' shows what is wrong with our Health Care System.  The Health Care system is squandering $750 Billion per year which exceed the budget of Pentagon and it is more then the amount required for Insuring all Americancs.
                                                                                  It is very interesting to know how it is being squandered? The 210 Billion Dollars are spent after unnecessary services. The 190 Billion Dollars are spent in the form of Excess Cost. The 105 Billion Dollars are spent on inflated prize. The 55 Billion Dollars are spent towards  preventive failures. While75 Billon Dollars are going in frauds. This shows how much the Health Care system is broken.
                                                                                  The Total deficit of American Budget is heading towards 16 Trillion Dolllars and How this type of waste can be efforded by the Nation. We hope that Barak  Obama Health reform may be able to control such waste and will be able to give Insurance cover to all Americans. Besides that we hope that American budget deficit may be reduced by strict measures including controlling such huge waste of money in Health Care System. We hope for the Best.
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