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Vishwa Kalyan Award 2016 – Universal Benefit Award
August 23, 2016
By Padmini Arhant
Dear Citizens,
In 2015, Vishwa Kalyan Award was introduced to recognize and honor the unsung heroes alongside members known to world community. However, the mission not necessarily adapted and pursued for desirable outcome.
Every year on August 26th the awardees are commemorated for exemplary service and sacrifice.
The award is to create awareness among world population to appreciate, safeguard and contribute to the welfare and survival of all species for planet sustenance.
I present the categories for the year 2016 Vishwa Kalyan Award with the hope to revive interest and action in promoting goals to benefit humanity and earth.
The two categories in 2016 are – Environment and Humanitarian Cause.
Environment protection is made possible with not only reducing carbon emission but also enrichment of natural habitat through greenery and preservation of rain forests worldwide.
In the environment category – The winners are:
Africa:
- Ethiopia – The East African nation in the Horn of Africa is leading power generator in the region via clean energy program.
Latin America:
- Peru – The National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program (SOLAR POWER) expected to benefit more than 2 million people in Peru.
- Costa Rica – 100% Renewal Energy with departure from fossil fuel. The Central American country generated electricity entirely from renewal energy – the combination of hydroelectric and geothermal power permitting clean and affordable energy supply in 2015. The national commitment towards 100% carbon neutrality by 2021 sets important precedence for the rest of the world to follow suit.
- Brazil – Kayapo – Indigenous Tribe in Amazon protecting rainforests against miners, poachers, loggers and drillers in the region.
5. Protecting endangered species –
A. Irrawathi dolphins of Myanmar in Mekong river are critically endangered from fisheries and entrapment threatening the intelligent creature’s domain.
B. Save the Elephants – Elephants – the most fascinating and adorable member of animal kingdom is sadly now enlisted in endangered species.
C. Marine Mammals – The dismissal of global warming as a myth among skeptics slight polar bears plight in the arctic with melting glaciers posing challenge to marine mammals existence.
More on this topic to follow shortly.
The Humanitarian award recipients will be announced in due course.
Peace to all!
Thank You.
Padmini Arhant
Independence Day Celebration
August 15, 2016
By Padmini Arhant
Nations celebrating independence day – Singapore, Pakistan and India reflecting on milestones reached since the respective nations declaration of independence from foreign rule.
The achievements or the lack thereof are best evaluated in society beginning at the bottom with the poorest of the poor, the lower income struggling to make ends meet and the categories above comprising the labor force in the economy. The business sector survival is directly linked with consumer base affecting the retail industry, the supply chain and ultimately the manufacturing source.
The affordability amongst the lower income group representing majority diminish due to lower wages, underemployment and unemployment amid soaring inflation. The middle class generally bear the burden of the economy in many aspects. They are not only dealing with price rise but also in compliance on various taxes unlike the wealthy opting tax evasion.
The competitive economic environment plateau wages boosting profitability for corporations not necessarily shared from the top all the way down widening gap between the rich and the poor with the middle class barely comfortable in the status quo.
In social equality – besides economic standards creating hierarchy, the diversity in society is not without barriers with gender bias, racial, religion and ethnic divide usually ignore the minority groups and inherent discriminatory practice continues in all respects in the modern age. Then there are the disenfranchised and others targeted for political mileage. In certain parts the population are deprived of basic needs and rights leading to communal isolation. These characteristics exemplify the extreme.
On security – terrorism and territorial disputes causing constant cross border tensions within boundary spreading across the region. The skirmishes become the reason to increase defense budget spending at the expense of other critical investments like health, education, housing and infrastructure stalling global economy.
Citizens safety in the country with crimes such as rape against women not even sparing female infants threatens free mobility for women in emergency and normal conditions in addition to inhibiting economic opportunity in tourism. The strange verdicts exonerating the offenders and faulting the victims in these incidents reverse the trend in national progress.
In other nations, innocent people are hostage to violence from explosions, drone attacks and hostile situations with little or no relief to residents facing persistent threats to their life on daily basis.
Active nuclear proliferation amongst key nuclear powers with nuclear testing on land and under water intensify nuclear upgrade facilitated in nuclear energy worsening global security.
On the environment front, any efforts to optimize clean energy production and use replacing fossil fuel especially coal and oil would reduce carbon emission with deforestation depleting rainforests and ozone. Nuclear power plants are vigorously run and operated in defiance to public legitimate concern in the wake of Fukushima disaster.
Regarding civil liberty – the controlled setting maintained via print, visual and audio media i.e. all possible mass communication to curb basic rights on expression considered anti-government and anti-establishment is a serious setback on democracy. The free speech subversion further confirms zero tolerance to alternative perspective.
Above all, the free nation would apply the law of the land across the spectrum holding none above the law unlike the prevalent system granting immunity to VVIP and VIP’s on crimes ranging from corruption scandals to misuse of power and celebrity status at various level.
The developments otherwise in the economic sense is a welcome change and striving for collective benefits would strengthen national goals.
Greetings to nations commemorating independence day!
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Rhapsody – Parody
August 10, 2016
By Padmini Arahnt
Hi Everyone!
Hope all is well!
Today I want to shed light on parody. I’m not sure if you have noticed the trend in parody targeting anything that is sensible, responsible and sane to say the least characterized as crazy talk.
What does parody mean? – mockery, caricature, spoof, satire, misrepresentation and perversion…among many synonyms intended to reverse the targeted entity’s action, manner and anything about them that are considered a threat to those resisting any change to status quo no matter how demonstrably destructive the conditions are only favoring the resistance brigades’ self-interest.
Accordingly, you witness the wannabees performing the act for those hiring them to do regardless of these paid performers indulgence in self-deprecation. This goes to prove the power of money and greed inhibiting reasoning faculty not to mention their diminutive character on surface.
The clown act by these desperate attention seekers is nothing more than a distraction from the revelations about them and those paying them to keep the smoke screen intact.
Perhaps these puppets leaping from Indian film industry to American movie and television medium imply in their performance – Monkey see, Monkey do.
I already know the reaction on the idiom with reference to a monkey.
Hey! Relax. I have not said anything out of context. I have only linked them to Homosapien’s ancestry.
As for plagiarism, piracy and copyright violations that are the current norm, I say to them – piggybacking on others is resignation to self-ineptness and idiosyncrasy.
I will be back soon more on this and other topics for mass awakening to reality.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Social Dilemma – Lower Income Category
July 30, 2016
By Padmini Arhant
The lower income category. The so-called menial jobs may after all be not that irrelevant. The audio presentation in Hindi with English subtitles to follow is a brief review on the social plight of members serving the privileged class in Indian society.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant.
Womanhood – In the Twenty First Century
July 29, 2016
By Padmini Arhant
The lower income category. The so-called menial jobs may after all be not that irrelevant. The audio presentation in Hindi with English subtitles to follow is a brief review on the social plight of members serving the privileged class in Indian society.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant.
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By Padmini Arhant
Womanhood – Understanding the creation of opposite gender could perhaps dispel ignorance and transform human prejudice and patronizing to respect and regard for a woman facilitating life, longevity and livelihood.
Life begins in mother’s womb with the fetus originating as female first during gestation and later developing into a male or female baby depending on the genetic composite and chromosomal factor as XY and XX respectively. The X chromosome being the common denominator.
The initial female genetic evolution into either gender in the reproductive stage in addition to the male and female hormones such as testosterone and estrogen as well as progesterone presence and the hormonal balance required for healthy living is a natural process conforming to transgenderism in all otherwise considered unique due to ill-conceived notion.
The male and female composition is intrinsic and designed to prolong life in generational order. The male and female synergy is quintessential for proper functionality. The masculine and feminine qualities are distinctive taking gender traits into consideration. Machoism and chauvinism in male characteristics while submissiveness and servility expected from female counterpart is regrettable undermining social equality.
Furthermore, the prevalent custom denigrating responsibilities such as motherhood and home maker is anything but intelligent.
In fact, good parenting and housekeeping that demands sacrifice enables better family environment nurturing values reflected in human character and individual performance.
The current system with children raised by hired services and care givers instead of parents in normal conditions grow up not knowing family concept and miss out on early bonding and adopt lifestyle to suit others priority.
Mother as a primary source to a child’s well-being from conception to early childhood that often extends beyond adolescence into adulthood plays an important role in life.
Woman’s duty is not limited to family upbringing but also involves financial contributions with the cost of living rising exponentially while income remaining stagnant against inflation and consumer price index in any economy.
The women progress especially amongst socially disadvantaged segments worldwide is far from satisfactory with some improvements in rural as well as urban areas since the introduction of micro financing allowing women to participate in self-supportive programs and small business.
Again the lack of literacy and social impediments faced by women in many regions deny them opportunity to seek employment making survival difficult for them and dependents in the household let alone realize dreams and passion.
The other problems include security as women are vulnerable to rape and physical violence with justice reversed accusing rape victims rather than punishing the offenders and providing maximum safety for women of all age group to move freely without apprehension.
Women are also subject to atrocities by both men and women compounding social and economic challenges in the contemporary period. The violation of rights during peace and more so in war zones are regular events in the absence of protection plan and crime prevention strategy.
The economic and social disparity for women in the lower income category are slighted exacerbating their plight as a single mother or a widow in the family struggling to make ends meet in the tough situation.
In comparison, the women in better economic status and affluent background in particular make use of the privileges and have easy access to prosperity. Not to mention the misuse of law favoring women by some in this context.
Even though women are in many fields demonstrating capability and talent, the treatment of women as subordinates persists as a reminder on the Man’s world. Unfortunately, women are equally responsible for the gender bias promoting discriminatory practice with the focus on personal interests.
Society’s view and treatment of women striving hard is not without condescendence. Those serving the hospitality industry in different capacity are scorned by the same people dependent on the service.
Alternatively, women from impoverished background forced into choosing a line of work that compromise chastity are identified as prostitutes and vilified for their occupation.
At the same time, women in the fashion, beauty pageants and entertainment industry willfully exposing on camera in public spotlight not barring nudity and voyeurism in pursuit of fame and fortune that could be achieved in any other job not requiring provocative exhibition are cheered and honored with awards and titles in society.
The former invites police raid and arrests upon such finding ordinarily noted as a liability whereas the latter safeguarded ensuring no harm and regarded a celebrity. What is done behind close door with the client attracts societal acrimony in contrast to the modern women career comprising intimate scenes or display with several and watched by millions with audience applause.
Clearly the glamor and glitz in activity with glaring similarity leads to glory.
Nonetheless money is the incentive in both scenarios with one doing for survival and the other mostly to satisfy own aspiration by any means describing the state of affairs.
The society’s contradictory position towards women for decisions based on existence purpose and popularity contest beckons revision.
Women in general are expected to bear the burden and bulk of obligations with variation in global standard affecting the remotely located and disenfranchised demography.
Regardless, life is made possible with female endurance in enabling birth and infusing energy forming the basis of world emergence and sustenance.
The versatile positive attributes aptly qualify for recognition and glowing tribute to womanhood.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Sasha Arhant – The Blessed Soul
February 21, 2016
Padmini Arhant
Sasha Arhant – The Blessed Soul
From: Padmini Arhnat
With grief and sorrow, I share the news on the demise of our beloved Sasha Arhant – family pet this morning.
Sasha personified true love and endearment. They are called human’s best friend in life not without a reason.
I dedicate the poem to my Sweet Angel.
Sasha Arhant – Our Guardian Angel!
Our lives blossomed upon your arrival
Your presence resembled day at carnival
Elegance, beauty and charm your assets
Unconditional love and loyalty your domain
A gift wrapped in a bundle
Sash you are our Guardian Angel!
You are our inspiration beyond imagination
Your determination to strive exceeded realization
Sweet, adorable and strong willed demeanor
Made every moment pleasant and brighter
May your soul rest in peace
Sash – You are our Guardian Angel!
Now you are the brilliant star
In eternal bliss and endless happiness
Heavenly abode with paradise as home
With no pain and only gain
May you guard us in spirit
Sash – You are our Guardian Angel!
Farewell! Sasha Arhant my beloved daughter.
Peace to all!
Padmini Arhant
Happy New Year! 2016
January 1, 2016
From: Padmini Arhant
Happy New Year! 2016.
Best Wishes for peaceful, productive and prosperous New Year.
Peace to all!
Padmini Arhant
Happy Deepavali / Diwali! 2015
November 10, 2015
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- Padmini Arhant
From: Padmini Arhant
தீபாவளி நல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! दिवाली कि शुभ कामनाएं!
Greetings and best wishes on the occasion of Deepavali / Diwali – the festival of lights celebration.
The event is also an opportunity for inner light to dispel darkness in mind allowing love and respect towards all that defines character and determines human value.
The festival of joy and hope for better year ahead is greeted with religious prayers and social activities in family and community.
May the season filled with brightness and festive mood rekindle tolerance and acceptance promoting self-development and national progress.
Happy Deepavali / Diwali!
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Gandhi Jayanthi (146th Birth Anniversary) – Remembering the Mahatma in 2015
October 2, 2015
By Padmini Arhant
Commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s 146th birth anniversary.
Peace and non-violence pioneer’s steadfastness to free India from foreign rule posed immense challenge to the imperial power.
Mahatma Gandhi’s simple and humble attributes was in contradiction to flamboyance and pompous disposition maintained in the position of authority. The genuine leadership is often recognized in sincerity, integrity, courage and commitment to serve humanity.
Most importantly speaking the truth without fear or concern for smear determines individual character and selflessness – a rarity in power oriented politics promoting false image to subvert reality.
Gandhi exemplified virtues with emphasis on equality and harmony transcending prejudice based on race, religion, caste and creed. The world blinded by violence and acrimony emanating from greed and desire for dominance rejects peace with no respect for life other than own existence despite death a certainty for all.
Mahatma’s relentless pursuit on liberty and unity characterized Gandhian principle in the hope to alleviate suffering among the poor, hungry and oppressed population worldwide.
Freedom struggle continues in the aftermath of Mahatma Gandhi and compatriots sacrifice with corruption and criminality governing politics contributing to huge economic and social disparity.
In pre-independence period there were remarkable members in society pledging their life, time and resources for the country sharing the common dream to liberate homeland.
The alacrity in claiming sovereignty from foreign control attracted volunteers across the spectrum with single goal in mind to decline subjugation.
In comparison, the present time sworn allegiance to sources embarked on treason and depleting state treasury with guaranteed political impunity.
The dominion republic status is acceptable due to benefits to political establishment and affluent class from subservience to undemocratic system compromising national and public interest.
Nonetheless, Mahatma Gandhi and legions dedication in patriotic endeavor ever remain the beacon of light to awakened mind.
Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and other great souls for indelible mark on patriotism and honorable legacy.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
World Affairs: Hegemony Backed Regimes Fate
September 17, 2015
By Padmini Arhant
On public request – snapshot on hegemony backed regimes fate.
The question posed to me was to briefly state the outcome on hegemony created, supported and promoted regimes worldwide thus far.
Answer. Unfortunately for the regimes and sponsors the marriage resulted in dissolution and regimes suffered imprisonment not barring fatal consequences upon public disillusionment.
Few examples clarify the fact.
Iran – King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi deposed by Islamic Revolution in 1979. A year later died in exile in Egypt in 1980.
Iraq – Ex- President Saddam Hussein. Hegemony ally hanged in public view via world telecast.
Libya – Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Assassinated in public.
Egypt – Former President Hosni Mubarak. Ousted by Egypt revolution currently evading legal repercussions with impending final judgment upon departure from earth.
Tunisia – Western and Saudi Arabia favored former head of the government Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali removed from power through popular uprising.
Yemen – Former President Ali Abdhullah Saleh expelled by the people following four decades of oppression.
Africa – deserves exclusive mention considering high statistics across the continent. Accordingly scheduled for later discussion.
South East Asia:
Indonesia – Ex-President Suharto dictatorial governance brought to an end with the Premier’s resignation. The government gained notoriety for corruption and iron fist rule.
Philippines – Former ruler Ferdinand Marcos forced to flee the nation with people revolt against corruption, collusion in foreign subjugation and rising poverty.
Thailand – Ex-Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva term (2008-2011) was rocked by violence, corruption and misuse of authority leading to government dismissal.
Pakistan – General Zia Ul Haq executed western ally Former President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. General Muhammad Zia Ul Haq experienced the same and was assassinated in 1988.
Later, western approved former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007.
Western endorsed General Pervez Musharraf – the ex- President of Pakistan imposed emergency rule, imprisoned supreme court justices and declined election.
The General resigned from office to avert impeachment proceedings and remained in exile in London. General Musharraf retuned to Pakistan with the hope to seize power amid strong opposition and various charges on abuse of authority and complicity including investigations in ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination.
Latin America:
Panama – United States intelligence agency CIA asset Panamanian General turned President Manuel Noriega was ousted by United States former President George H.W.Bush administration and sentenced to 25 years in the U.S. federal prison. The 77 year old former Panamanian leader recently returned home to face legal proceedings on money laundering and murder.
Chile – The military General turned head of the state Augusto Pinochet dictatorship and repressive rule remembered until now.
The Chilean leader dodged extraditions to face trial on human rights violations with assistance from certain influential figures in western political sphere.
However, the authoritarian leader having unleashed death on thousands of innocent citizens feared own death knowing well about his destination following final decree.
Argentina – Army commander and former President Jorge Rafael Videla known as dictator for running death squads died in prison.
Regardless of military, political, economic and social status – the violations, misuse of power, deception and defiance of humanitarian and natural law held accountable by karma – the inescapable destiny.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant