We are living in a time where information is very important. Not only information but the latest information is important. In this case visual media is definitely an important source of information. News channel has a big role to play in such society. They have to provide current news to the people which is of there interest and use (Sometime interest and usage goes in opposite direction).
Yesterday I got a forward mail in my inbox which makes lot of sense to me. The mail talks about the news which a news channel shows in the TV was about Rahul's (Gandhi) food, a cat in the building and about Amitabh (Bachhan) getting cold. Is this serious media which has a responsibility to show the sensible truth. Incidently the news channel claims itself the best in India and shows the awards (I do not know why) it got in last three years proudly.
Today Vaishnodevi management has decided to pull off their decision of giving reservation to visit the temple to those who pay more amount than aam aadmi. It is not a chart buster news but really significant in many matters. Nowadays most of the big temples in India is having this kind of arrangement.
These days man made temples are no longer is a place of devotion, they are place for money making now, at least in India. Some temple gets crores of rupee in a single day. And these money making places is being utilized (rather misused) by big people. Big people like politicians, bureaucrats (they are really big in india) and Amitabh Bachan & family every time ignore the queue (obviously by paying money) and visit the temple. I do not know why they go to the temple if they can not spend some time for God. Religion says that for God everyone is same. So why temple pujaris are creating difference when it comes to see the God in temple. If one wants to religiously see the God, (s)he has to be in queue like others. These so called pujaris/pundits call themselves the caretaker of religion and they only creates this difference. How can anyone believe in those whose words are different from their act.
Personally I don't visit so many temples due to this reason only. Tirupati is one of them. There is so called "VIP" queue where by paying some bucks you can ignore the queue of aam aadmi and directly visit the God. Vaishnodevi management has done a correct thing by pulling off this VIP queue. Other temples should have follow suit them. At least when it comes to religion, reservation should not come by any means.
Today is World Environment Day. Most of us do know it. There is enough talking going on about what are the problems, what is the cause of this problem, and what are the solutions to the problem.
I believe we all are the nice citizen, and we take care of all the environment friendly measure. We all know but just to remind my readers I'll jot down some of the easy steps by which we can help our environment to some extent.
At Home
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1. When no one is using any of the electronics gadgets (TV, Washing Machine, Music System etc.) in our home, we can switch off them from the socket. Anyways they only increase noise pollution.
2. After every 4-5 hours we can switch off refrigerator for 1-2 hours. I can assure (based on some studies as well as personal experience) you nothing will happen to the items stored in the refrigerator.
3. We can reduce the use of water heater. Even if we are habitual of warm water and we can not ignore it then at least we can try for less warm water. e.g. If you generally keep your water heater ON for 15 min, then try to reduce it to 10-12 mins.
4. Cycling is one of the good exercise. We can use cycle for 3-4 km distance. Remember how much excited we were when we ride cycles in our childhood days.
5. Put different types of garbage in different bucket. Don't mix it. Studies says 80% of garbage can be recycled but due to our bad habit of mixing everything only 10% of that can be recycled.
6. Use cloth bags for buying vegetables and other stuff. Don't accept plastic bags from shopkeeper. Our parents still does it, so why can't we?
At Office
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1. I know it will be hard but we can switch off our computer before leaving for the day. At least switch off the monitors.
2. Use car/bike pool. Petrol is on high, so it can save some bucks too!!
3. Minimize the use of printer in the office. At least use both side print option while printing any document.
4. Reduce the use of paper towels in the office instead we can carry handkerchief and use them.
Last but not the least, we should try to plant a tree a year, if not possible at least in a decade. Even if this is hard for us we can try to plant a tree before we die.
I think these are not the tough measure to take. We can easily make them as a part of our life. You'll be amazed to see how much you have reduced your electricity/petrol bill and save some money.
