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Decisions on Life and Death Matter
November 18, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Whenever there is tragedy in any part of the world, it severely affects the victims and their families. The recent building collapse in Delhi, India claiming an estimated 64 lives is regrettable and usually the poorest among all succumb to the worst natural or human contributed disaster.
The incident like many others is the reason for nations to prioritize capital investment in urban development with subsidized housing for the low income families rather than cluster bombs and life destructive defense deals with tax payer funds expended in warfare.
Warfare conducted for reasons beyond national defense is not subject to checks and balances. The relentless wars are even lacking in the economic concern considering the billions of taxpayer dollars funding approved with the net result being the casualties accepted as the collateral damage.
Public knowledge in ongoing warfare is usually based on media and news organization edited reports.
It is also well known that ‘Truth’ is the first casualty in war. However, the facts surface through courageous sources – whether they are investigative journalists, victims’ family or the war veteran themselves.
A powerful testimony is presented by none other than the honorable Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran Kevin Tillman – Also a brother and friend of yet another patriot and celebrated fallen Hero Pat Tillman.
Both Kevin and Pat Tillman had joined the U.S. Armed Forces in 2002 and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Subsequent to Pat Tillman’s fatality in Afghanistan in 2004, Kevin Tillman is reported to have been discharged from the defense force in 2005.
The firsthand experience by the war veteran Kevin Tillman is a compelling and thought provoking narrative.
Courtesy: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/200601019_after_pats_birthday/ – Thank you.
Per request to share the content, the excerpt is provided below and please visit the URL for the full-length article – Highly recommended as “Must Read” data.
After Pat’s Birthday – Published By Kevin Tillman
“It is Pat’s birthday on November 6, and elections are the day after. It gets me thinking about a conversation I had with Pat before we joined the military.
He spoke about the risks with signing the papers. How once we committed, we were at the mercy of the American leadership and the American people. How we could be thrown in a direction not of our volition. How fighting as a soldier would leave us without a voice… until we got out.
Much has happened since we handed over our voice:”
Consequent to the war veteran Kevin Tillman’s disillusionment, perhaps there could be change of hearts and minds in the decision-making process on life and death matter.
The leadership executes power in the absence of strong democratic voice conspicuously inactive in the communication media with democracy becoming a formality than a reality.
Words cannot heal the wound but time and trust for a better tomorrow could make a difference.
I convey my sincere condolences to the victims’ families in the civilian and combat environment.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
G-20 Seoul Summit 2010
November 14, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The G-20 Summit was held in Seoul, South Korea on November 11 – 12, 2010.
Among many important economic issues, the trade imbalances and currency devaluation had drawn the representatives’ attention.
The two leading economies – U.S. and China expressed concerns over the respective trade surpluses and deficits attributed to currency management.
Likewise, the U.S. Federal Reserve proposal to interject $600 billion for economic revival expected to weaken the U.S. dollar while strengthening exports was met with resistance from competing trade partners such as China, Germany, United Kingdom, Brazil…citing the undue advantages to U.S. in the overseas export market.
It is well known that China has benefited from maintaining renminbi under market value boosting its trade to different nations especially the United States due to MFN and the primary creditor status.
Accordingly, China’s trade surplus would be different when evaluated in real market conditions.
If United States were to pursue similar trend with Federal Reserve intervention then both economic powers would essentially contribute to trade anomalies with their trading partners across the globe.
The arguments on both sides are valid in terms of the policy’s impact on the individual and global economy. Arguably the importing countries, developing nations in particular would be drastically affected with cheaper exports flooding their market giving rise to trade deficits and inflation.
Balance of trade between nations enhancing mutual economic prospects is critical in the competitive global environment.
Therefore, the G-20 leaders’ general agreement on this issue to move toward market determined exchange rate systems deterring currency devaluation and exchange rate or capital flow volatility is a sensitive measure in dealing with trade or currency related disputes.
United States as a consumer economy with Germany and China being the export economy is another contentious issue demanding necessary adjustments to the disproportionate trading activities.
Further, U.S. economic recovery is vital for the global market dependent upon U.S. consumerism and offshore capital investments.
The advanced economies could perhaps share the burden with the United States by allowing imports from low income countries and entry to US manufactured high end goods in return for their shipment to US shores.
At the same time, U.S. targeting the emerging and developing nations for exports has a greater responsibility in adopting fair trade practices rather than free trade impositions such as NAFTA, DR-CAFTA…that is proved to be devastating for the vulnerable population in these regions.
The globalization concept is conspicuously embraced at the meeting with pronounced commitment to reject protectionism.
Yet, the irony is the trade and currency wars prompting decisions to stimulate domestic growth through local demand and supply as stated by China as well as the industrialized nations’ fervor to compete for national productivity unequivocally confirms protectionism.
Since the globalization era, the government and business focus has shifted from their domain to international markets as experienced in the United States that led to the manufacturing sector demise eliminating blue collar jobs and ultimately having a ripple effect on other industries especially the small business economy.
Additionally, the globalization woes were not restricted to the alarming unemployment in the United States and elsewhere. The financial sector deregulation for over three decades resulted in the worst hedge fund mismanagement nearly bankrupting the interlinked economies in the prevalent globalization.
As for the struggling economies, globalization through treaties deprived agriculture and small scale industries survival witnessed in Haiti, Mexico, other parts of Latin America and Africa.
Globalization is effective when trading between nations promotes economic growth for all unlike the purely profit oriented corporatization of developing nations for cheap labor and natural resources that mostly benefits the big corporations wielding power on the political systems.
Hence, protecting the agriculture, SME (small and medium enterprises), independent entrepreneurships is crucial for realistic economic gains and in achieving the UN adopted Millennium Development Goals.
In this respect, the G-20 Financial Inclusion Action Plan, the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion and a flexible SME Finance Framework providing increased access to financial services and expanding opportunities for poor households and SME is praiseworthy.
Simultaneously, the IMF and World Bank elaborate coordination in assisting the national and regional economies is an important step to mitigate disparities and alleviate vast majority suffering.
However, the G-20 assurance translated into action could significantly improve the economic standards of the rapidly deteriorating middle and low income groups in the global society.
The G-20 strategies for the finance industry with a new financial regulatory framework comprising instruments and practical tools to avert the repeat erroneous undertakings,
Notwithstanding the oversight and supervision amid several preventive adaptations with financial assistance is a formidable structural reform.
Besides the macro prudential plan on fiscal, monetary, economic and trade policy to expedite economic and job resurgence would be comprehensive in addressing the universal challenges emanating from the complex global transactions.
The debate on deficit control and economic stimulus programs reflected the stark contrast positions across the Atlantic with Europe’s preference to slash national debt through austerity and U.S. reliance on deficit spending.
Although both methods are relevant in debt reduction and economic growth acceleration, extreme measures are counterproductive with an inevitable setback in the desirable objectives.
Adopting moderate course to obtain steady growth and deficit decline would guarantee the anticipated outcome.
Poignantly, France pension legislation passed despite the overwhelming public disapproval based on the bill’s detrimental effects is representative of mandatory implementations without due diligence not to mention the utter disregard for the republic financial security and personal well-being.
France government action to safeguard the minority interest at the majority plight is a misplaced priority exacerbating rather than resolving the economic situation.
Unfortunately, now the U.S. Congressional Republican members’ pledge to replicate the French authorities’ act by attacking Social Security and prolonging retirement age signifies a pattern designed to reverse progress.
American citizens across the political spectrum have a moral obligation to defend the retirement savings through Social Security. The elected officials attempt to jeopardize the only reliable source of income would drive the economy to the point of no return.
Regarding climate change – The G-20 affirmation to safeguard the marine environment is notable but the unwillingness to renounce fossil fuel use poses an impediment in combating global warming.
The unanimous clean energy application throughout the world is the only alternative to life sustenance on the planet.
By and large, G-20 scope to limit risks in the financial sector, stabilize the global financial markets, build a job generating economy, narrow the development gap, eradicate corruption, facilitate modern infrastructure are among the impressive immediate aspirations.
G-20 future meetings could broaden the aspects by specifying the programs in fighting hunger and disease through food distribution and affordable health care at the national and global front.
The political and business leaders’ consortium to recognize failures and devise constructive policies is commendable at the G-20 Summit.
Cooperation and sincere involvement for greater good would enable the G-20 nations in delivering the promise to the world.
Good Luck and Best Wishes to the honorable world leaders in reaching the milestones on global peace and prosperity.
Congratulations! To South Korean leadership on the successful G-20 summit hosting.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India-Pakistan Relations – Peace in the Indian Sub-Continent
November 8, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
In the last couple of days there have been many perspectives about India – predominantly expressing regrets, concerns and subliminal to scathing attacks for not embracing Gandhian principles in austerity and non-violence.
The specific reference was made against the rising Indian middle class and implied the Indian leaderships’ aspirations to be the leading economic and military power in the region.
The criticisms were largely directed at the hypothetical Indian Cold Talk and the alleged defense disposition presumably contributing to the nuclear neighbor Pakistan’s reluctance to withdraw troops from the Indian border for redeployment in the northwestern Pakistani territory to fight against the militancy.
Simultaneous statements supporting the critical assertions were issued by the U.S. military high command and the Pakistan-Afghanistan special envoy characterizing the non-existent Cold Talk as;
“A major threat undermining the US war in Afghanistan.”
These bizarre allegations deserve attention to dispel myths and widespread rumors intended to serve the divisive foreign policies facilitating the relentless war and arms race in the volatile region.
It is imperative to highlight the protocol ahead of the Presidential visit to India comprising two provocative US initiatives –
According to the reports:
Pakistani Army Chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was summoned to Washington D.C. by the White House and offered a magnanimous $2 billion military aid on 10/30/10, a week before the international voyage and subsequently,
The Pakistan’s army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, has been quoted as saying his defense posture is “India centric.”
Meanwhile, the US ambassador to India Timothy Roemer was delegated to push the American jet fighters and currently the proposal entails sensor-fused weapons or Cluster bombs and billions of dollars worth military hardware for potential use in the propaganda driven Pakistan-India confrontation.
Unequivocally, the United States recent decisions in the conventional and nuclear proliferation could be more devastating than India’s alleged militaristic ambition with the tremendous U.S. military pressure on India through the office of Presidency as the executive sales division to invest in defense weapons when the significant population in both democracies could benefit from investments in life sustenance than destruction deals.
Similarly, allowing the Retail giant Wal-Mart access to the Indian market is a political suicide given its deadly impact on small business economy. India’s vast majority survival is dependent upon entrepreneurship from street vendors to licensed small traders and family run business.
Wal-Mart arrival in India with its poor track record in the US employee’s exploitation and the Indian small businesses inevitable termination would lead to widening the gap between the haves and the have-nots ultimately backfiring against the incumbent Indian government.
With respect to India lacking in austerity – objectivity is a misnomer with the critics’ eagerness to appease the political establishment considering the domestic events such as the controversial US taxpayers funded unofficial London, Madrid trip…
Or
For that matter the three day Indian visit alone costing the US tax payers over $200 million a day.
As for India never inheriting Gandhian non-violence and evolving into an ambitious military power supposedly affecting the no-exit perpetual US war plan in Afghanistan and Pakistan;
How is it rational to offer Pakistan a $2 billion military aid rather than the desperately needed economic aid especially in the aftermath of the ravaging floods and the persistent drone attacks until now that has claimed thousands of innocent Pakistani lives under US operation?
Then on the other side, the Indian leadership arms twisted for defense contracts viz. the transportation items stripped of critical high end technology dumped on the Indian defense force draining the Indian capital reserves in billions of dollars that could otherwise be invested to save and protect millions of lives living in abject poverty.
The burden is now on the prodded Indian middle class to bear the life threatening defense and commercial ventures.
These symbolic detrimental actions by no measure conform to Gandhian or Dr. King doctrine.
Moving across to other International frontiers –
‘Obama Set to Offer Stricter Nuclear Deal to Iran’ is yet another seismic shift leaving the vulnerable Israel on the edge. Again this position by no means in adherence to Gandhi or Dr. King peace pledge alternatively the much touted nuclear disarmament during the political campaign.
The U.S. demand on India to appreciate Pakistan’s efforts on terrorism and declining to urge Pakistan to meet its end of the bargain in extraditing Mumbai terror masterminds,
Notwithstanding US default to handover the American terrorist David Headley represents the double standards that has long jeopardized US credibility in resolving international crisis.
Despite numerous terrorist activities against India originating from Pakistan, there were no military retaliation from the Indian side as falsely propagated in the so-called ‘Cold Talk’ unlike the Afghanistan war or the proxy war against Yemen in 2009 covertly conducted till date.
As stated earlier in the 10/21/10 article – India-U.S. Relationship and the Nuclear Deal published under International Politics on this website,
U.S. seeking business partnership with India is primarily focused on militarizing and nuclearizing the nation instead of reversing the trend to achieve the universal nuclear non-proliferation, the only pragmatic course to global peace and security.
In the same breath, accusing India as the growing military power in the region is political connivance misleading and instigating both India and Pakistan against one another in the same manner as Israel and Palestine are approached in the Middle East conflict.
Also explicitly denying India with the UN Security Council permanent membership is suggestive of political convenience and hypocrisy given the continuous MFN status renewal and ITO privileges to China that has been largely misused against none other than the United States.
India and the United States could forge better trade relations through civilian projects in other areas of economic benefit.
There are great opportunities in exchanging new wave technology, green sector orientation, and educational programs among many economic aspects.
It would contribute to the urgently required job growth in the U.S. with India benefiting from the advanced high end commercial agreements in non-defense aviation, heavy machinery and equipment to modernize the manufacturing sector.
Besides the multitude prospects in infrastructure improvement and construction are guaranteed to provide mutual gains.
The U.S. and India being the democratic societies could exemplify the common goal for peace and social-economic progress beginning with;
A commitment towards robust environmental policy,
Ratifying the CTBT, NPT and FMCT in concurrence with other nations,
Not barring the ICBL – the international campaign to ban land mines and,
Cultural exchange programs fostering respect and appreciation for one another.
India and Pakistan on their part could come together by setting the manifested mistrust and political differences aside to resume bilateral talks focused on strengthening economic ties through trade, transportation and most importantly signing a peace treaty involving the nuclear renunciation for a peaceful Indian sub-continent.
Both nations share rich cultural heritage and the people across the border belong to one family with adopted identities separated by external political interference.
Therefore it’s essential for the nuclear neighbors to set precedence in becoming non-nuclear and accept one another as allies not adversaries.
Pakistan and Afghanistan population have shed enough blood from the violence with no end in sight.
The vibrant middle class in Pakistan could shape the nation’s destiny by participating in political process and prioritizing nation building. The Pakistani citizens across the religious, social and economic spectrum possess the key to Pakistan’s bright future.
Pakistan and Afghanistan progress is stalled due to foreign occupation and political meddling by sources not particularly interested in the regional advancement.
Certain Pakistan military and intelligence personnel have been instrumental in derailing the democratically elected governments albeit on corruption scandals,
Nevertheless the political instability has exacerbated the fragile economic conditions with unemployed youth and under educated mass in the rural-urban areas becoming the likely recruits for terror networks attributed to the foreign Para-military troops’ infiltration and unmanned drones producing many civilian casualties.
Pakistan could end the unmitigated violence through co-operation with India and Afghanistan working in harmony instead of acrimony towards each other.
There is tremendous hope for optimistic tri-lateral relations between the three neighbors – Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
The people in all three nations look forward to unity and tranquility in the war and terror dominant South East and Central Asia.
People power is resilient and resourceful to overcome challenges confronting the nation.
Peace to the Indian sub-continent and the rest of the world.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Diwali Greetings – The Festival of Lights Celebration in India
November 5, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Happy Diwali! to all Hindus as well as others in India and around the world.
Diwali is the festival of lights and an occasion to celebrate the triumphant of good over evil.
In contemporary life, the festival marks the fresh beginning with an opportunity to strengthen the positive virtues and discard the negative vices for a better future.
The prayer for joy, good health and success in life is the festival essence.
It is celebrated by exchanging gifts and delicious Indian sweets with colorful fireworks decorating the sky. The celebration promotes solidarity and human spirit to share happiness with all.
I join all those celebrating this wonderful festival and pray for universal peace, progress and prosperity.
I hope the brilliant lights illumine the world and expel the pervasive darkness as we approach the end of Kaliyuga (Immoral Iron Age) for a new promising era (Satya Yuga – The Golden Age) with compassion, love, unity and peace.
Once again, “Sab Ko Diwali Mubarak,” “Deepavali Nal Valthukal.”
Happy and Joyous Diwali / Deepavali to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India-U.S.Relationship and the Nuclear Deal
October 21, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The two democratic nations – the United States and India have remained at odds during the cold war predominantly due to the foreign policy by the U.S. administration under the former Republican President Richard Nixon with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at that time and continued then onwards by the Ex-President Ronald Reagan until early 2000.
Subsequently diplomacy surfaced with President George W. Bush, the Republican predecessor’s overtures to India in the wake of globalization.
With the changing Indian political landscape and economic policies in the late nineties, the U.S. businesses explored the South Asian nation for entrepreneurial opportunities enabled by the technology revolution that led to partial normalization of relationship between the two democracies on the economic side but not militarily.
United States courtship with India’s nuclear neighbor Pakistan as an indispensable ally in the so-called war on terror with continuous undisclosed and disclosed military aid including the U.S. taxpayer funded $10 billion still unaccounted for is contentious.
As much as the U.S. nuclear deal with India was frustrating Pakistan prompting them to engage in arms trade and building nuclear reactors with China’s assistance as the enthusiastic supplier to developing nations.
The two permanent Security Council members – the United States and China were essentially competing with one another in the arms race, while the remaining members reaching out to other potential interests around the world.
After the dangerous nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan in the Kargil armed conflict, the tensions between the two countries were easing with trade and transportation access across the Punjab state in northern India, but the external influence thwarted the bilateral progress ultimately ending in the status quo.
Similarly, the assertion on Pakistan holding evidence against India for the apparent political intervention in Afghanistan describing it as the driving factor in the Pakistan-Taliban strong union is counterproductive and foments regional polarization.
Notably, when Pakistan has been the bastion for Afghanistan Taliban forces until and after the 9/11 attacks with the Taliban Mullahs televised press conference aired from none other than Pakistan.
Notwithstanding the terror attempt against the Indian Parliament, attacks on the earlier Bombay Stock Exchange, Hindu temple in Allahabad, many foiled terror plots followed by the prominent 2008 Mumbai terrorism, all of them consistently originating from Pakistan.
If Afghanistan is a sovereign nation, then it should be at liberty to establish trade relationship with India or others and vice versa without having to seek regional consent or approval.
The divisive tactics has been catastrophic to the people world over. Such twentieth century practices are best abandoned to move forward.
Now, the renewed approach is the continuation of President Bush policy on nuclear deal enticing India with undemocratic propositions detailed by the U.S. ambassador to India in the latest interview with New Delhi media suggesting that the current legislation passed in the Indian Parliament imposing appropriate restrictions on the nuclear civil program be sidelined to pave way for negotiations with U.S. businesses in the nuclear industry.
Further, the U.S. ambassador Timothy Roemer generous offer to India with sophisticated arms and ammunitions to enhance the relationship is regrettable, considering the volatility in the region.
U.S. seeking business partnership with India is primarily focused on militarizing and nuclearizing the nation rather than reversing the trend to achieve the universal nuclear disarmament, the only pragmatic course to global peace and security.
India and the United States could forge better trade relations through civilian projects in other areas of economic benefit.
It would contribute to the much required job growth in the U.S. with India benefiting from the advanced high end commercial deals in aviation, heavy machinery and equipment to modernize the manufacturing sector.
Besides the multitude prospects in India’s infrastructure improvement and construction are guaranteed to provide mutual gains.
The controversy surrounding the Mumbai terror attack in 2008 is attention worthy given the difference of opinion on intelligence sharing especially with respect to the American citizen David Headley’s crucial involvement in the devastating terror act that claimed many innocent lives.
Citing the October 2010 Washington Post article on the U.S. intelligence agency having prior knowledge about Mumbai terror plot, the victims’ families and the concerned citizens are interested in investigating this matter.
According to the reports, the terror suspect David Headley’s spouse tipped off the FBI in 2005 on her husband’s admission in Mumbai terror conspiracy including the details on his extensive training under the terror network Lashkar e Taiba in Pakistan.
Also the reports stated that the terror suspect David Headley’s subsequent meetings with Lashkar e Taiba until 2008 is allegedly known by the FBI.
The terror network Lashkar e Taiba alliance with certain ISI officials in Pakistan conclusively held responsible for the heinous crimes against the civilians in public square.
Upon the Indian media raising the issue with the U.S. ambassador, the response was –
“The U.S alerted the Indian authorities three times prior to the terror attack.”
However, the ambassador did not address the question regarding the terror suspect David Headley and FBI.
Therefore, there is a legitimate request for clarification on all sides to eliminate doubts by presenting the facts to determine the security lapse behind the successful terror attack against unarmed citizens.
Security strategies aside, the two nations have tremendous potential to coordinate efforts in promoting peace through social and economic development beginning with Pakistan and Afghanistan pervading to other parts of the world.
There has been enough bloodshed and violence with no end in sight. The desire to wage war has superseded the earnest quest for peace and diplomacy.
The gap between the haves and have-nots widened with the poor becoming the poorest and the middle class disappearing from the equation is largely attributed to failed policies substantially favoring the minority wealthy against the poor and middle class majority.
In settling political disputes, the position is confined to short term solutions ignoring the long term ramifications affecting the region and the entire world.
U.S and India with the international community without exception could come together as one entity in resolving the burgeoning political, economic, social and environmental crises.
Injustice towards one is injustice against all. The twentieth century holocaust is a stark reminder for collective action. Humanity thrives as a unified force in dealing with challenges in all frontiers.
Individual freedom and republic rule – the fundamental human right precipitously declining in the twenty first century set to fall back to medieval feudalism.
The economic powers strengthening ties with the developed and developing nations would alleviate the significant world population suffering effectively spreading peace all around.
It was highlighted in the Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s address to Congress on May 20, 2010 during the official State visit to Washington D.C.
Shifting focus on the U.S and India relation – Bilateral talks between the United States and India could expand beyond the political and economic realm with,
A commitment towards robust environmental policy,
Ratifying the CTBT, NPT and FMCT in concurrence with other nations,
Not barring the ICBL – the international campaign to ban land mines and,
Cultural exchange programs fostering respect and appreciation for one another.
Additionally, both democracies could initiate setting up educational system, health care facilities and technology for the developing nations deprived of economic prosperity from prolonged war and natural disaster.
The U.S. and India relationship is promising with a pervasive global impact.
Peace on Earth.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
XIX Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 – Farewell Ceremony
October 16, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi concluded this week with a grand closing ceremony.
Congratulations! To the Commonwealth Nations athletes for their victory in various sports.
Every one of them has tremendous skills in the relevant activity and the permeating exuberance added confidence among the contestants.
Hats off! To the Indian Athletes for their superb performance despite the critics’ dismal forecast at the CWG onset.
Besides maintaining the sports spirit your zeal to deal with the challenges every step of the way was admirable.
The rural India athletes especially the Northern State of Haryana were the superstars in the Indian team,
Considering the lack of opportunities and facilities available to them as compared to the urban sportsmen and women.
Reportedly, about 2% from rural Haryana alone contributed to more than 40% medal tally for India. It is a clear demonstration that every individual has some potential in one way or another.
Nurturing the natural capability in human beings can yield phenomenal results as witnessed in the recent games. There is a strong desire among the young aspirants to achieve their dreams in different areas of interest.
It is dependent upon the government and private sector attention to athletes in providing the physical training and financial means necessary to compete at the national and international level.
India’s academic accomplishment is reflected in the consistently positive economic growth with the government and non-governmental programs committed to accelerate the literacy rate among the rural and poorer communities across the nation.
However, the investments have been predominantly concentrated in popular team sports like Cricket, Hockey and Football/Soccer. The other sports are increasingly included in the category with an exception of the athletic promotion.
Given the athletes’ stellar record in the absence of motivational factors like sponsorships and scholarships, the private and public sector now have the incentives to transform the trend and perhaps contribute to enhance the winning prospects in the future.
All nations have greater advantage in cultivating their population attributes guaranteed to shine in every aspect. Obviously, the less privileged need solid support in exhibiting their individual talent which ultimately benefits the society.
Unequivocally all participants at the Commonwealth Games deserve praise for demonstrating their extraordinary qualities in a variety of sports. Their determination to win always makes the international competitions more exciting.
The final presentation was fabulous with a colorful show.
Again about 7000 artistes portraying the modern yet traditional India in perfect synchrony is a marvelous act and the choreography happily takes the cake in the grandeur fanfare.
The celebration is unique in offering the Indian portrait with the rich cultural heritage in full bloom pleasantly surprising the mesmerized audience throughout the pageant.
Followed by the fireworks that illuminated the sky adding brilliance to the ambiance amid cheering crowd bidding farewell to the host Delhi for the spectacular display,
Meanwhile greeting the beautiful Glasgow, Scotland, the next CWG venue in 2014.
XIX Delhi Commonwealth Games is a monumental feat for India emerging from near withdrawal to the glorious finale in sports and the magnificent festivity.
The Gala event signified a glowing tribute to the athletes and the performers in the cultural extravaganza.
All are winners in the sports arena for their honorable participation.
Indian Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Congress Leader Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, the Home Minister P. Chidambaram, the Delhi Chief Minister, the entire Commonwealth Games organizing committee members and employees share the acknowledgment for the terrific success.
Good Luck and Best wishes to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Freedom Struggle – People vs. Power in the New World Order
October 14, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Evidently, the facts in every respect confirm that the nation is heading in the wrong direction.
The NWO chartered by the secret society elite members has grave consequences.
It is exacerbated by their unwillingness to confront the people on the illogic strategies behind relentless warfare, sinking economy, alarming national debt, rising health care costs, cataclysmic energy undertakings and importantly – gross violation of the constitution in every possible civil and human rights issue.
When the incumbent administration launched the Presidential campaign in 2007, the core message was about the country and the world in need of a dramatic Change with tremendous Hope raised on the campaign trail.
The message for most part of the campaign resonated the impending Change and delineated from the opponents as them being –
More of the Same citing the Bush-Cheney administrations’ disastrous course on war, economy, environment and utter disregard for the constitution.
Although the Bush-Cheney record is unique in aimlessly leading the nation and the world on wild adventures causing immeasurable misery all around,
The current administration’s Bush policy continuation and complicity to the crimes committed by the predecessor is a major concern among the electorate that casted their vote for Hope and Change.
Upon reflection, Obama campaign swiftly deviated from the initial pledge after securing the party nomination in 2008 democratic primary election.
From voting for FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) favoring the Patriot Act, surpassing the opponents in receiving corporate donations towards the campaign by rejecting the McCain – Feingold campaign finance reform rules that was acknowledged by the then Senator Barack Obama in 2007,
To joining the rest in the drill baby drill contest at the height of induced gas crisis in 2008 –
There was no ambivalence in the dramatic change even prior to the campaign promise Change coming into fruition.
The stark contrast between the candidate Senator Barack Obama in 2006-2007 and the Democratic Presidential candidate in 2008 subsequently the 44th President of the United States cannot be overlooked for it has evolved into an accelerated Bush-Cheney policy especially on the extensive military operations, corporate deals with finance, energy and health care industries and regrettably the nuclear disarmament issue, the campaign’s hallmark that captivated world attention.
Again upon careful observation, there is no revelation on the warfare, U.S. foreign policy and Wall Street negotiations.
The Ex-Presidents warnings and the former President FDR experience related to corporate coup d’état attempts along with the worldwide events throughout the twentieth and twenty first century exemplify the catastrophic damages inflicted on innocent civilians, brave young men and women in uniform and the planet.
The NWO secret society would not comply with the request to hold meetings in public view and invite the independent press representing democracy.
Like stated earlier, if the powerful entities assemble to resolve the problems that they have successfully created as the ultimate authorities in the respective discipline i.e. politics, economics, finance, energy and military operations…
Then why not share the self-proclaimed noble doctrine with the people for whom the NWO is apparently devised through the secret policies.
Even the iron curtains eventually came down due to public resistance to economic struggles imposed by the hard liners’ inherently flawed governance.
When the authorities evade legitimate public demand for reasons behind warfare leading nowhere and issues directly affecting their lives such as health care, constitutional rights violation…
It arouses doubts in the public mind and generates mistrust against the power.
How do the NWO treat the dissidents raising these questions on the republics’ behalf?
They deny the dissidents the civil rights and completely strip away the privacy by invading their homes with the 24/7 surveillance eavesdropping on family conversations, not even sparing the private moments with nature calls,
Monitoring on-line and off-line regular communications from email, telephone to typing on the personal computers detected via the FCC approved microchips implanted keyboard.
In addition to snooping on every routine normal activity, cripple them financially, disable supporting progressive political candidates, confine to house arrest and keep close tabs on every single breath of their victims.
A bizarre approach to seek support was made when,
The blank birthday card sent with a message – “Praise the President in your own words,” and mail it back by the deadline. It was followed by a reminder when the earlier message was discarded.
Subsequently the birthday message was written to read the following:
“Dear Mr. President,
I hope and pray for all your decisions to be guided by peace, wisdom and truth. Happy Birthday with Best Wishes.”
An appraisal on the economy and the state of affairs at both national and international level was also sought in the same context.
In response, candid evaluation was presented based on the deteriorating situation in economy, health care costs etc.
Simultaneously the uncanny similarities with the previous administration in warfare, foreign policy and civil rights indicated did not bode well with the authorities.
Pushing the envelope, the Presidential aide through selective networks was conveying that;
“When the Commander-in-Chief expects any citizen to do any task, it should be carried out without any hesitation” implying whether the citizens are employed by the administration, federal, state, any branch of the government or not.
These individuals in their faithful demonstration of their duty forget that –
The President is the Commander-in-Chief to the armed forces in uniform serving the nation.
To the civilians – President is the civilian authority in the capacity as the democratically elected leader bound by constitutional rule of law that appropriately sets limits on the executive power over the republic represented by the Congress in a democratic society.
Above all, the constant propaganda is in place through their selective loyalists on payroll as newspaper columnists, television hosts and some introduced as the movie director on foreign soil with the tailor made delusional scripts maligning the dissidents’ image to propagate rumors for non-cooperation.
Yet the interesting factor being them playing the victim as their paid defenders define it as an unfair game given the authority they amass within a short period of their time in power against the constitutional law.
As pointed out by concerned citizens in their comments on this website – it’s all about three R’s.
Rubber stamp on legislations regardless. Refrain from scrutiny as the public watchdog.
Upon refusal, deal with the baseless Rumors spread by the agents operating in the vast dragnet to mislead the inevitable next target – the people at home and the world over.
The excessive authority on the dissidents is an experiment to be applied on the mass once the position is secure to unleash more power.
All happening in the so-called democracy.
What hope do the people in China, Iran, and Myanmar…nations under overt iron-fist regimes have in the supposedly modern civilization run by the elitists focused on safeguarding their personal interests by implementing unconstitutional and undemocratic rules to dictate and dominate the world?
That’s why they have the warrantless wiretapping on American civilians, policing cyberspace and going beyond to legislate shutting down the internet last year.
Conducting the so-called war on terror by ignoring the immense casualties,
Contributing to undesirable political situations in the war zones and the developing nations yearning for peace and,
Declining to substantiate the false pretext for war…cannot be accepted in silence.
Incidentally, the world is still waiting on the authorities to present Osama Bin Laden – the NWO by-product, dead or alive.
Resurrecting the dead virtually is a no brainer for the NWO authorities controlling the cyber space.
However, the mortals immortalizing the mortal would be presumptuously assuming an impossible feat with a guaranteed defeat on the horizon.
The irony with the established demagoguery is the global issues such as the economy, energy, environment and poignantly the incessant warfare are discussed in a clandestine consortium.
Meanwhile the same NWO elitists are in control of the private citizens’ private life in a democracy becoming more a hypocrisy through their over-indulgence in citizen rights.
The Cabal recently made the following declaration:
“If you get ahead of us, we will not follow you.
We are here as one, an exclusive group set in our own agendas and determined to enforce them sooner than you can do anything to prevent it. NWO is real and happening.”
Since peace and diplomacy is a misnomer with the conglomerate espousing the archaic philosophy of concentrated power,
The cabal is entrenched in colonialism, misused capitalism and communism strengthened by cronyism in the empire survival with baron, baroness, multinational corporations, Communist leaderships, certain heads of the state, intelligence agencies, military top brass, media moguls as the privileged members in the organization.
Winding up military operations that are proved to be a fundamental failure from the onset primarily due to false premise, propaganda and rising death toll on all sides is rejected.
Stop preying on innocent civilians in the United States and around the world with the doomed decadent policies that is designed to favor the minority in the NWO against the majority.
Cease offshore drilling and environmentally dangerous energy pursuit on the planet, the only habitat for innumerous life.
Planet earth belongs to all and not just the ostentatious powerful members in the society.
New World Order is oxymoron because there is nothing new, worldly or orderly in principle.
The elitists with the power to control the society are not new rather an old ideology and disturbingly bear semblance to the pre-world war II fascist era at the worst reverting to stone age in the master-slave mentality intended to pervade across the globe.
In this exclusive club, the definitive goal to profit in every frontier at the populace and the planet’s peril is not representative of the world but a narcissist agenda.
Last but not the least;
The entire framework is diabolical especially with reference to the term Order promoting authoritarian rule suggestive of a disorder in the offing.
NWO is a recipe for disaster aimed at the world population by the oligarchy engaged in a kamikaze mission.
Hence, NWO should have never existed and will no longer prevail in the domestic or global decisions severely affecting humanity, the weak and the vulnerable in particular.
Defiance in this respect would precipitate the dismantling with people power.
New Global Era is imminent with power entrusted to people in a democratic setting, restoring individual freedom yet embracing solidarity to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all.
The Real Change with the people governing themselves as the republic through their democratically elected representatives in Congress under constitutional guidance with power assigned to the executive, legislative and judicial branch according to the constitution.
Freedom will be cherished as the inalienable human right.
Those nations invaded and occupied will be free and recognized as a sovereign state.
Repressive regimes will have to exit and pave way for the republic rule.
Big and small nations would receive equal respect and attention on various issues affecting the local or the international community.
Global resources will be shared for greater good and the planet sustenance.
New Global Era would epitomize peace and unity among people from different cultures and traditions coming together as one race – the Human race nurturing life on the planet.
Nuclear disarmament is no longer an option but a necessity with compliance from all nations through forced entry into CTBT, NPT,FMCT, START and PAROS irrespective of stature outlined in the 09/29/10 article –
‘The 65th U.N. General Assembly on Multilateral Disarmament Treaty’ under National and Global Security on this website.
In the latest development, the U.N. General Assembly – 187 out of 191 nations overwhelmingly approved India for a non-permanent Security Council rotating membership after nineteen years.
It is a significant honor for India and the U.N. General Assembly members’ magnanimous gesture is commendable.
Likewise, every other nation deserves representation to signify their individual importance in global affairs.
Permanent Security Council membership expansion is vital to reflect the twenty first century reality and the new members would enormously contribute to resolving complex global crises.
It would be helpful to subject the current permanent memberships for U.N. General Assembly review and make necessary revisions to accommodate the present global requirements.
Nations retaining their sovereignty but working together for global peace, progress and prosperity is the vision in the New Global Era.
Humanity thrives through consolidated efforts for mutual benefits made possible by the unified world.
Peace to all.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
New Global Era – Peace, Democracy, Social and Economic Progress
October 10, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The overwhelming majority having experienced a catastrophic twentieth century with death, destruction, genocide and carnage while the powerful minority reaping all the benefits,
There was tremendous hope for a better world at the dawn of the new millennium.
The general expectation was a paradigm shift in the political systems paving way for economic and social progress.
Among the six billion population – the industrialized nation like the United States has around 45 million children living in hunger and poverty. It is disproportionately higher at the global level.
Despite the staggeringly lower literacy rate in the developing nations,
The children are not attending school and gaining knowledge by exploring the wonders of science and technology, learning music and arts and importantly playing sports, essentially living a normal life.
Instead, they are either exploited in the sweat shops or trained to use firearms for recruitment in civil wars and by terror networks.
The prolific arms race by the powerful nations have facilitated the African civil wars, Latin American coups, political unrest in Central Asia, widespread terrorism in Pakistan and Somalia, Sudan and Yemen secession movement…
Corporations’ heavy influence in conjunction with the military aid and foreign intelligence contributing to political upheavals in Latin America, Middle East, Africa and lately Afghanistan are well known.
As stated earlier, the status quo is attributed to politics.
Whether it is Africa, Latin America, Middle East, or Central Asia and Pakistan in the Indian sub-continent – the political oppression and turmoil from continuous warfare are predominantly responsible for the lack of development leading to public frustration.
In contemporary politics, election is viewed as a formality due to external infiltration from corporations, religious groups and powerful organizations not excluding the judiciary viz. the U.S. elections in 2000.
Alternatively, when a particular individual of a political party is in power for several decades and succeeded by the progeny as seen in some parts of the world, it is a dynasty not democracy.
Any opposition in such elections is showmanship for the domestic and international audience.
The heinous crimes under these political representations ranging from massive corruption to political assassinations are masqueraded through false propaganda in their state owned media and entertainment outlets.
Usually, the political set up thrives on cronyism and fake euphoria in the successful mass deception.
The dissenters are portrayed in bad light as villains and their image distorted for egotistical and economic gains defining hypocrisy at a new level.
In the same context, there are those who rise to stardom by remaining oblivious to the ventures financed by undesirable elements known to have ruined many lives even before it had a chance, yet these entities have maintained cordial relation with their investors for individual motives.
Today, they are on the podium casting stones at the humanitarians utterly dedicated to speaking the truth and shed light on the ill choices being made so that the world could be a better place for all and not just the privileged ones.
The irony being, these individuals believe they hold the right to attack others which is subdued as a remark and the victims’ response to their narcissism mischaracterized befitting the self-persona.
Therefore the ideal place for them to begin is the self and,
Often soul searching would help them clear misconceptions about those striving hard for greater good and perhaps invoke genuine compassion within.
It’s worth remembering that mutual respect and understanding fortifies human character.
Since the New World Order is vigorously promoted by the members i.e. the prominent world leaders and affiliates,
It’s imperative to review the secret society role beginning with the former President Ronald Reagan’s administration to date.
Moreover, it’s necessary to highlight the former President Ronald Reagan and the successors’ extensive involvement until now in strengthening the secret society concept increasingly becoming more secretive.
History is testimony to the political events all over the world – Panama, Chile, Nicaragua, Argentina Columbia, El Salvador, Costa Rica…and recently (2009) Honduras in Latin America – the military coups are guaranteed to prevail against the republic protest and sacrifice.
Caribbean nations like Cuba, Haiti and West Indies population are struggling from severe economic conditions due to a variety of detrimental factors like economic sanctions, political interference and abandonment by the powerful nations.
Middle East – Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and now Iraq to list a few in the region subjected to theocracy, monarchy or puppet governments… anything but democracy.
Israel the only democratic nation is also tied to a coalition backed by religious orthodox faction forging the controversial Jewish settlements and derailing the peace process.
Elsewhere, Afghanistan and Pakistan pose different challenges.
The Afghanistan political government is ceremoniously appointed by the elite society members against the population will.
Whereas in Pakistan, it is déjà vu with history repeating itself from time and time again.
The former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto exiled on embezzlement charges by the military General Pervez Musharraf, launched a political return from her exiled home – Dubai, UAE at the powerful society members’ behest.
Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was subsequently assassinated during the political campaign in December 2007 extenuating the political circumstances in Pakistan.
Now the deposed military leader and ex-President General Pervez Musharraf echoed similar sentiments from his current exiled home – the democratic United Kingdom.
The delineation in the two former heads of state renewed political ambitions being,
If the deceased Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in her political will bequeathed the position to her surviving heir, a minor at that time – accordingly the post is safeguarded by the political descendant’s guardian and parent – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari,
The army General Pervez Musharraf on his part threatened the present Gilani administration with a possible military coup in an internationally televised press conference again not from an Afghanistan cave but U.K. capital, London.
General Pervez Musharraf seized power in a bloodless coup d’état and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 with high turnover of Prime Ministers, five at less intervals serving his administration.
The former President faced impeachment proceedings for iron-fist rule by disregarding the constitution in the Supreme Court Justice firing and other national issues, especially the indefinite postponement of the general election.
Another distinctive record in the General’s resumé is the armed Kargil conflict that brought Pakistan and India on the brink of nuclear confrontation.
General Pervez Musharraf reportedly claimed that the United States pressure on the ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 1999 led to the nuclear crisis. There were immense casualties on both sides.
The question arising from the global events overview is;
What did the New World Order powerful entities do to change or improve the political and economic plight across the globe during their term as the free world leaders?
Most decisions thus far has exacerbated the suffering and driven the twenty first century to heightened global security threats stemming from sheer violation of human rights, deteriorating economic standards and,
Social regression with rampant racial and gender discrimination, assault against gay community indicative of the relative cultural decline,
Last but not the least,
The worst scenario reverting to the medieval era with capital punishment consisting executions, stoning to death, live burials, public flogging…
All practiced in a business as usual manner.
Meanwhile, the people in the industrialized and newly developed nations are forced to deal with financial and economic crisis generated by excess greed, gross mismanagement and misplaced priorities centralized on warfare to dominate the world.
Besides, wars create a subliminal obedience from the people and their representatives towards the authorities imposing restrictions on dissidence when expressing legitimate concerns against the misguided purpose.
The routine resonance from the political sphere through communication media demanding complicity in all matter pertaining to humanity regardless, as a mark of respect to wartime President is not democratic in any standpoint considering,
War in the absence of definitive mission has become the preferred means to exercise power.
Peace prospects are ignored specifically –
In September 2010, the North Korean government explicit request through the former President Jimmy Carter for peace talks with the United States that included among pertinent issues the willful nuclear disarmament has been discarded without any due course of action.
Reference article “Special Acknowledgment – President Jimmy Carter North Korea visit,” published 09/20/2010 under International Politics category on this website.
The global reality in the political, economic, social and environmental realm confirms the superficial gains not realized by the average citizen thereby widening the gap between the haves and have-nots that is unfortunately overlooked to a large extent.
Any international summits like COP 15 – Copenhagen Climate Conference 2009, U.N. Disarmament Treaty September 24, 2010 – the quintessential targets to sustain life on planet are led to a failure in spite of the serious ramifications.
Likewise, the G-20 forum attracts worldwide dissent because,
First, they are exclusive and not inclusive in representation.
Next, the initiatives are not comprehensive and adopted measures seemingly favor the sectors responsible for the economic peril fomenting public anger and disappointment.
The military agenda and economic interests are protected conforming to the society’s framework.
Otherwise, the Afghan and Iraq war would have been long over with a viable political solution in both territories.
Upon observation the political quagmire in Afghanistan is replicated in Iraq with the approval of the undemocratic and unpopular governments – i.e. President Hamid Karzai and Prime Minister Nouri-Al-Maliki respectively.
Unwillingness in pursuing North Korea peace offer is intriguing; the inaction clarifies the peculiar aspect to the nuclear disarmament pledge.
From the economic stance, the incumbent administration had a Democrat majority in the House and the Senate until January 2010.
The health care reform could have been meaningful with a universal health care – Single Payer System.
That option was completely rejected even though the significant population as health care and insurance industry victims pleaded for Single Payer System.
As it turns out per the latest reports –
“About one million workers lose out on better coverage promised by health reform next year.
McDonald, Jack in the Box and other companies won a one year exemption from a new rule requiring them to raise the maximum amount of coverage they offer employees.
The Department of Health and Human Services spokeswoman Jessica Santillo said companies would again be able to apply for waivers next year.”
The companies have vowed to utilize the HHS generosity and “plan to seek additional waiver each year until 2014” – by when the mandatory law becomes effective.
Finance Reform Bill – there was a clear choice between the Democrat vote by Senator Russ Feingold requesting a robust reform to prevent the repeat errors and on the extreme the Republican Senator Scott Brown bargained for Wall Street and the Democrat administration accepts the latter with a huge concession even though the $19 billion could have been used for either addressing the drastic spending cuts or the rising national debt.
On the environmental front, the Democrat Senator Mary Landrieu from Louisiana is reported to have threatened to block the administration’s judicial appointees if the moratorium on offshore drilling is not lifted by the energy industry deadline.
One would think that these legislators can differentiate between right and wrong.
Furthermore they would remember the BP oil spills and the devastating impact on the environment and the economy.
But obviously their political career takes precedence over the present and future life on the planet.
With respect to political appointments, the current administration is more than adequately served by the secret society members denying opportunities to the mainstream talent.
Extending over to the international arena, the European Council President is a Bilderberg nominee.
If the New World Order is a world controlled by the elite group with the concentrated power that determines the existence or non-existence of life on the planet by holding secret meetings and defying logic,reasoning, democratic values as well as basic principles,
It is regrettable for it bears semblance to the pre-world war II characteristics deserving global condemnation and an end to the unethical decadent policies generating almost a Great Depression, relentless warfare, political and social unrest.
Notwithstanding a grave danger to the planet.
Habitat belongs to all and humanity thrives in the unanimous commitment to save and preserve life.
Peace and harmony is the best strategy to achieve the humanitarian goal benefiting all as opposed to a selective few in the society.
None have a permanent life contract on earth. Both ordinary and the extraordinary have to leave without exception.
We brought nothing into this world. Hence take nothing back. Whatever acquired in this lifetime is a gift to be shared and not hoarded.
Freedom is the basic human right. All are born to be free and that is the natural law espoused in the – New Global Era.
Peace on Earth and Save the Planet.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
XIX Commonwealth Games Grand Opening Ceremony – Delhi, India
October 4, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Heartfelt Congratulations! To India, especially Delhi, the XIX Commonwealth Games host on the spectacular extravaganza prominently showcased at the ‘Gala Opening Ceremony,’ held on October 3, 2010 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
You did it! That too with magnificent glory and pride.
It’s a testimony that whenever human talent is challenged with the ‘impossible’ verdict, the inspirational spirit within guides to rise to the occasion and prove it otherwise.
The ceremony is an amazing feat for the vibrant civilization unfolded in the twenty first century technological era in perfect harmony and wrapped in a colorful cultural performance depicting the magical kingdom of India through the refracted prism images from the spectrum of light illuminating the sky with mesmerizing fireworks.
Technology oriented themes such as the ‘Aerostat,’ a large helium balloon raised to the 25 meters height above the ground, decorated with mirrors and rainbow lights is designed to project high resolution video occurrence and visuals at 360 degrees in addition to synchronizing with the parade on the ground.
The enthralling presentation was one of a kind appreciated with the spectators’ continuous applause in sheer bewilderment.
The live shows on stage were captivating with seven thousand artistes from diverse cultural background performed with great enthusiasm creating a parallel universe by revealing the caliber among the unsung maestros in classical, folk and modern music and dance.
The co-ordination in this context was in itself a tremendous tribute to the choreography.
The long cherished Indian cultural heritage was exhibited in the pageantry winning the hearts and minds of the audience at home and around the world.
Synthesizing innovation with tradition produces a unique effect profoundly highlighting the characteristics in ancient art and modern techniques.
India is naturally suitable for such experiment given the enriched antiquity and the phenomenal technological endowments together contributing to the ravishing display.
Around seventy one nations are participating in various sports activities and the solidarity was evident during the opening ceremony.
The assimilation of these nations with a common pledge to build new relations and enhance old ties through sports is an admirable humanitarian goal.
There is abundant opportunity through international sports to heal and reconcile differences for mutual progress in every dimension.
Sports and entertainment are often the ice-breakers in the frozen diplomatic channels facilitating renewed hope for a fresh beginning.
Nations could seize the floating chance to reflect, pause and proceed with a dialogue conciliatory to both parties.
Many unresolved disputes have been revived due to sincere engagement and amicable approach in the contentious issues ultimately yielding the desirable outcome.
As for the competitiveness in the related sports at the international level, the athletes representing each nation would justifiably aim for their victory and every other contender in that respect is a potential threat to them.
Again, maintaining a balanced strategy that would enable accomplishment without compromising sportsmanship is ideal to promote sports acumen, teamwork and national image.
Being the ambassadors for the respective nations, the athletes have an awesome responsibility to demonstrate qualities helping them to win in the relevant field while protecting the national interest.
Although most participants excel in interpersonal skills, sometimes incidents evolve into an unnecessary controversy.
In other matter, it’s imperative to focus on the outstanding security efforts and the final preparation leading to the Commonwealth Games commencement splendor.
The entire games village is equipped with surveillance cameras, tight security measures and above all guarded by an estimated eight thousand Indian commandos for the athletes, visitors and residents’ 24/7 safety.
All of the minor and major problems pertaining to the initial delay appear to have been effectively addressed in compliance with the international standard and to the sports community’s optimal satisfaction.
Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Congress Party Leader Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Indian Commonwealth Games organizing committee members and above all the workers at the bottom delegated to the finishing tasks deserve recognition for a superb finále.
The impressive organizing is attributed to the excellent management and,
An unequivocal commitment to prevail against all odds from the top bottom ensured success.
However, it’s essential to preserve and possibly expand the status quo comprehensively to strengthen future prospects.
A valuable lesson from the recent experience is – a resilient unified input guaranteed to triumph in the extenuating circumstances.
India exemplified the notion with grace, charm and exceptional fanfare.
On that optimistic note, signing off with deep gratitude and acknowledgment for the fabulous start of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India.
Good Luck! And Best Wishes to all athletes from different parts of the world in realizing their dreams at the international event.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Ayodhya Verdict – Indian High Court Decision
October 1, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The Allahabad High Court in the Indian northern state Uttar Pradesh delivered its verdict on the long awaited settlement related to the Ayodhya Holy site shared between Hindus and Muslims since 16th century.
Ayodhya has religious significance being the Hindu God, Lord Ram’s birth place.
Lord Ram is the virtuous Avatar or Reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Ram exemplified peace commitments through self-sacrifice.
Similarly, the Mosque on the site attracted many Muslims from far and wide. It was a common worship place for both religious groups over four centuries.
However, the tranquility dissipated leading to litigation over the land proprietary rights.
The lawsuit filed much earlier on finally came to fruition with the court’s decision on September 29, 2010.
Judiciary was fairly represented with a Muslim and Hindu justices serving the respective religious interests within the constitutional law.
The outcome allocated the land rights in equal proportions to the three parties and outlined the individual judgments on the specific issues.
Judicial findings in this matter are concurrent with the applicable law confined to the Indian constitutional framework and verifiable evidences.
Accordingly it reflected fairness and equality in semblance with ‘Lord Ram’s’ character conforming to the precise ruling perhaps through time travel in the “Ram Rajya” i.e. Lord Ram’s Kingdom or simultaneous adherence by the Moghul ruler Babur to maintain unity.
Therefore, the religious and political representatives’ initial agreement to the High Courts’ secular position now transformed into challenge at the Supreme Court confirms individual agenda overriding rationality and denying respect for the relevant entities they claim to defend.
Such arguments and initiatives are not only disingenuous but also counterproductive.
The co-existence of a Hindu temple beside a Mosque with the premise accessible to the Hindu and Muslim worshippers on an equal basis is the ideal solution to the prolonged dispute.
Any attempt to sabotage the honorable result in the decades old legal battle would exacerbate the delicate status quo.
Exploring further legal opportunities in this regard would be wasting valuable time and resources that could otherwise be invested in promoting solidarity and inter-faith relationships.
Indian democracy demonstrated admirable maturity by remaining calm at the height of ‘National Alert’ and preparedness to accept the High Court determination regardless is praiseworthy.
It is imperative to maintain decorum and pursue peaceful strategies to resolve the problems and reconcile the simple differences among all three religious groups – Sunni Waqf Board, Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.
Approaching the issues with genuine empathy for one another and willingness to accommodate others’ essential needs could lead to successful negotiations without legal intervention.
India should take pride in the religious and cultural diversity that has contributed to various progresses in the society.
Participants avoiding divisive dialogue in the media and Public Square would enormously heal the wounds from the past and the present undercurrents.
People are obviously tired of the discussions prioritizing self-interest over national interest.
It is clear that the Hindu and Muslim residents in the Ayodhya community welcome the High Court decision and look forward to a new beginning.
With peace dawning on Ayodhya through High Court diligence, the matter is best put to rest for greater good.
It’s an occasion to renew hope and safeguard the democratic values against the emerging threats on this issue.
Peace and harmony is to be cherished and celebrated for they are the unique gifts to humanity.
Ayodhya is symbolic to Hindus and Muslims alike with an urgency to recognize the fact that,
“Lord Ram is also Rahim and vice versa.”
At the end of the day the reality being;
Quoting Author – Muhammad Iqbal – Indian National Song
“mażhab nahīñ sikhātā āpas meñ bair rakhnā
hindī haiñ ham, vat̤an hai hindostāñ hamārā
or,
Religion does not teach us to bear ill-will among ourselves
We are of Hind, our homeland is Hindustan.”
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
My Life – Autobiography by Padmini Achintya Arhant
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OM Nama Sivaya – Glory to Almighty God!
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EVIl invites PERIL
Happy Pongal! Happy Makara Sankaranthi! 2025
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2025
Padmini Arhant
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FASCISM WRIT LARGE AS THE SO-CALLED DEMOCRAT
FYI : California Franchise Tax Board
Sacramento, CA
For the umpteenth time – Please refer to the third letter dated June 13, 2024 received by you with signed delivery confirmation. The letter with proof of tax payment on August 23, 2023 with 2022 tax return e-filing, bank confirmation on the payment and email references were all enclosed for your reference and settlement on this matter.
Yet, for political reasons the weaponization of taxpayer funded State and federal departments and agencies trending since 2009 – 2016 against then Republican Tea Party by Barack Obama in personal vendetta against them for questioning Barry Soetoro’s birth certificate was responded with terminating the Republican Tea Party in the first term in 2012. It was just the tip of the iceberg.
The trend then continued against political opponent Donald Trump from impeachment proceedings to libel suits with no end in sight.
Similar tactics deployed against me and my family by the same members i. e. The OBAMAS having abused and continue to use and abuse our presence, profile and all things politically and personally exclusively beneficial to them from DAY ONE until now by tagging, trolling, pirating anything positive and impressive for image enhancement despite being warned to cease and desist.
Notwithstanding thousands of $$$ fraudulently amassed from us by the fleecing scammers, abusers and parasitic exploiters till date make them indebted to me personally and my family.
Politics’ underhanded bullying and harassment is sheer desperation in the face of own extinction.
If you can’t express gratitude as the chief beneficiaries of our timeless sacrifice and benevolence, the least you could do is abandon the self-destructive attitude hurting you in the attempt to harm others.
By the way – nothing to do with Angel Reese and anyone with Brown last name in your nuanced attacks directed at me. They are all yours and you can keep them.
That goes for Kamala Harris – the name Kamala adopted from my explanation of my first name conveniently plagiarized for political and fortune harvesting in your end game once again for en masse deception like in 2009 – 2016.
The same resumed in 2021 – 2024 with blatant intention to extend the sham indefinitely with ludicrous WOKISM.
Originality and FAKE distinction is authenticity never in requirement to be anything other than true self unlike the impostor ever remaining fraudsters in vain.
Padmini Arhant
Character Not Color That Ever Matters
Lord Ram emphasized on deeds aka Karma not creed that matter in living and after life.Dr. King – related to that by echoing the content of the character not color that matters.
It’s time to move towards clear aka colorless society and nurture the importance of deeds with merit and virtues instead of remaining stuck in color coding society. Such trend only reveal opportunism with polarization rather than unity and harmony amongst human race.
Padmini Arhant
Exploitation – Knows Nothing About Gratitude and Truthfulness
Padmini Arhant – Gaza War and Rafah Air Strike
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Independent Free Palestine – Jan 2024 Speech
Celebration – Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Swastika – The Sacred Symbol – All is Well
Organic Intelligence Erring!
The ones flaunting the so-called organic intelligence with constant jibes at the allegedly artificial intelligence could perhaps seek assistance from the latter in spelling adjectives correctly to make sense of the message. Even basic spell check feature would serve the requirement.
The country is indeed precious not prescious than any individual, entity, political party, institution and organization.
Needless to say, it is applicable all around without exception.
Unlike the trend, smothered in hypocrisy beckoning others to do what is apparently unacceptable to selves to the extent of blasphemy.
Padmini Arhant
Get over the 🤚🏽✋✌🏼✌️✌🏿 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿 mania!
Get over the mania!
🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿
mania as that is not going to deliver what is aimed at and desired in vain except confirming your asinine indulgence.Besides in politics such as Indian corrupt criminal signature trait is exclusively yours and no monkey see monkey do act can change it for it is attached to you like skin and bone.
Padmini Arhant
Padmini Arhant with Divinity Shiva
Celebration of Lord Krishna
Message to Humanity – Padmini Arhant
Spread peace and engage in non-violence. Speak truth with courage. Heed your conscience. Respect life. Serve your nation and people with honesty and integrity. Espouse human values and exemplify in deeds with care and compassion. Voice concern over injustice. Be part of the solution and not the problem. Love mankind and environment for universal harmony.
Peace is Eternal Bliss.Padmini Arhant
தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு 2022 நல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Tamil New Year 2022 Greetings!
Padmini Arhant and Roshni Greeted by the Brilliant Light in the Horizon
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Tamil OM Symbol & Pranava Manthiram
Absolute Truth
Reunion with Divinity God Shiva at Holy Mt.Kailash 2019
Padmini Arhant interaction with God Shiva during Parikrama of Mt.Kailash
Padmini Arhant Kailash Lake Manasarovar Pilgrimage 2019
Padmini Arhant on Parikrama or Circumambulation of Mt. Kailash
ARHANT Family at Famous Taj Mahal
Gautam Buddha’s Words of Wisdom
Peace Pledge
