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Thought for the day "Man, so long as he remains free, has no more constant and agonizing anxiety than find as quickly as possible someone to worship." Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Russian, 1821-1881) Word for the day Gratulation (n) A feeling of joy. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none The school dropouts completely dominate the cabinet of Nitish Babu. Who is the strategist behind this move? First random thought this morning It took gruesome killing of 150 innocents in Paris to wake up global superpower to unite against the menace of ISIS. I am sure ISIS will be neutralized or substantially weakened in 2016 as all the military might of US, Russia and France operates together against them. However, the sheer number of destitute this battle will leave in Syria (and elsewhere) will keep the threat alive, as was the case with the battles fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Libya etc. ...

Thought for the day " The formula 'Two and two make five' is not without its attractions. " Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Russian, 1821-1881) Word for the day Devour (v) To consume destructively, recklessly, or wantonly (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none With rise of two "sons" in the east, will the debate over dynastic politics in India go to slumber? First random thought this morning When Arvind Kejriwal hugged Lalu Prasad Yadav everyone commented that political baptism of Arvind Kejriwal is now complete. He has learned all the rules of the game and also decided to play the "game" by the rules. The people who supported "the change" with great expectations appear distraught and deeply dismayed. But the problem is that these very people were neither happy when he refused to learn the rules of the game and declined to play the game by the established rules. Nifty:...

Thought for the day "No matter how corrupt and unjust a convict may be, he loves fairness more than anything else." Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904) Word for the day Slugabed (n) A lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time for arising. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none People who have recently performed Chhath Puja in toxic Yamuna waters are more likely to get sorrow, than blessings in return. I do not have any Award to return. But if I were somebody who is heard, I would have certainly protested loud! First random thought this morning The government seems to be in split mind. On one hand they sincerely wish to get opposition's, especially Congress Party, cooperation on key economic legislations, while on the other hand they do not want to be seen compromising on their committed for "Congress Free India". So on the same day, Swamy and Jaitely send totally conflicting sign...

Thought for the day "Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass." Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904) Word for the day Saporific (adj) Producing or imparting flavor or taste. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Indian banking industry has emerged as the epitome of women power. Some pigeons are still in denial. First random thought this morning The Chhath was celebrated in Delhi this time at much larger scale as compared with past years. Though, this was the trend for Ganpati and Durga Puja celebrations also, Chhath assumed much larger significance in view of the recently concluded Bihar elections. No wonder one overenthusiastic Bihari friend was heard evoking Nostradamus to suggest that a worshiper of Sun will rule India and make it a global power. The query - "Where does the French oracle say this?" - my friend finds completely unworthy of a...

Thought for the day "Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out." Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904) Word for the day Indefatigable (adj) Incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Madison, Allphones, Wembley.......Veni, vedi, vici. First random thought this morning The winter session of the Parliament will begin next week amidst a great deal of anticipation. Sanguine are anticipating that the government will cover more than the half distance to meet the resurgent opposition in their camp in order to successfully carry out its agenda of inclusive and faster development. Skeptics anticipate a "no show" as the stalemate continues. Cynics are anticipating the opposition to gang up and thwart all legislative business, as the government stays put on its standpoint. Investment stra...

Thought for the day "When a woman isn't beautiful, people always say, 'You have lovely eyes, you have lovely hair.'" Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904) Word for the day Diaphanous (adj) Very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none After Paris Attacks, Europe may not change the way USA did post 9/11 WTC attacks - because here the malice lies within. First random thought this morning Narendra Modi is perhaps the only post independence Indian leader that has divided Indian populace in two vertical camps - pro-Modi and anti Modi, leaving no one neutral. During 1970s we witnessed deeply divided opinions about late Mrs. Indira Gandhi, but neutrality was still an option then. Many exempted Mrs. Gandhi by blaming her son Sanjay Gandhi for the governance lapses and atrocities. To some it may sound ironical, but the truth remains tha...

  Thought for the day " People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy. " Anton Chekhov (Russian, 1860-1904) Word for the day Inconnu (n) A person who is unknown; stranger. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Sooner the government turns its focus to people from markets better it would be for everyone. First random thought this morning In our zeal to defeat enemies, we mostly fail to recognize when we have turned just like them. Socialists like Lalu and Mulayam are more feudal now; BJP appears more like Congress; Mamta is definitely more communist than CPM; Japan became more like USA post WWII; China is more like Japan now. What is the point of waging a war if the winner must emulate the ideology and conduct of the conquered?     Nifty: midterm weakness creeps in I had written on 26 October 2015 that "Nifty has reached a critical level from midterm pe...