FDI Superhit but Manmohan Singh Superflop !

Politics  is a very interesting although difficult game. A person who became famous as Finance Minister in the past for economic reforms is in danger as Prime Minister. Neither he has adopted a firm stand on FDI in retail, nor Mamta Didi has withdrawn support. Certainly UPA II is in danger. The tragedy is what Manmohan Singh has tried to bring, will to its maximum benefit farmers and small retailers of our country. So the ‘Bharat Bandh’ which opposition had on the 20th of this month was a simple way to make commoners fool. But the big question, Is it so simple to make people fools regarding economic policies ? Leave the aamadmi, Is it so simple to makepolitical parties fool ? If our PM tries to bring out answers to these questions he will discover that his biggest mistake is, he has not done this keeping in mind The Aamadmi of our country. If he has figured this for the aamadmi and not for the big enterpreunurs, In 2014 he might have been successful in bringing Congress in power without and support.

When our PM in 1991 started bringing economic reforms he has only one mission, to end the license Raaj. The situation at that time was so bizarre that without these reforms India has to sell all his possessions. No public sector enterprise was in profit at that time. So our intelligent PM removed the interdict on private sector and bring about a grand economic reform. But the irony is if from 2004 PM has brought upon economic reforms for The Aamadmi, people has been standing with him in this type of dangerous situation. Commoners must have understood this FDI retail reform if there would have been good schools for their children like schools of rich community. If they had good medical facilities, electricity in rural areas, water to drink, infrastructure in villages, jobs etc. Whydon't people had been happy and    understand this policy? The tragedy is after becoming PM, Manmohan Singh has not even taken a step for reforms. I would be very precise in articulating that the era which he started of economic reforms as FM was stopped after becoming PM. So aamadmi saw rich community becoming more rich and poor becoming poorer. The country saw biggest scandals during the tenure of Manmohan Singh as PM.

 So PM Manmohan Singh if the road in front of you is foggy, the credit goes to you. If you had brought reforms for The Aamadmi, there is no doubt that we must have seen Manmohan Singh again for a third term as PM. The biggest lesson for the politicians of this country is, if the country is becoming wealthy the profit should be for all sections of the public, not only for rich class. So I certainly believe that FDI in retail is a blockbuster but PM Manmohan Singh is a failure.   

Prateek Pathak 
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad

Release of ‘Ye Jo Hai Pakistan’- book by Shivendra Kumar Singh

It was an absolute delight and privilege moment for the faculty and students of Centre of Media Studies, Institute of Professional Studies, University of Allahabad to have amidst  us Shivendra Kumar Singh, Special Correspondent, ABP News. This event was release of his book – “Ye Jo Hai Pakistan”.

Dhananjai Chopra, Course Coordinator, Centre of Media Studies, gave a warm welcome to all the dignified guests followed by the introduction of Shivendra Kumar Singh. He pointed out how writer Singh had writer essence right from the very beginning of his carrier in Allahabad under Ravindra Kalia for Ganga-Jamuna publication. After that Mr. Chopra asked writer Shivendra Singh to speak his views.

                                        Shivendra Kumar Singh emphasized on his book having only 30% cricket and 70% content from the people of Pakistan. He took great pleasure while talking about his book which clearly portrayed his work has come out from his heart. He enlighten how his book is very interesting as it has a different prospective of our neighbor country other than politics. He also articulated how there is an ‘Allahabadi’ in him as this has helped him to write this book perfectly. Shivendra was highly elated and expressed his gratitude to Prof. G.K Rai, Centre of Media Studies, Dhananjai Chopra, his parents and hometown. 

                                           Afterwards Prof. N.R Farooqi, Dean-Research, University of Allahabad ,the Chief Guest for this event was happy beyond words when he shared his experience of reading this book and also his own good experience of visiting Pakistan several times. He shared his happiness to see a student of Allahabad University at high soar in this world. He enlighten how he was happy to accept the request to be Chief Guest for the occasion.

                                                      Moreover, reminiscing his good old days of School and University’s sports activities Prof G.K Rai, Director, Institute of Professional Studies, University of Allahabad expressed his happiness to have a student from the University of Allahabad who has reached at a successful platform in the field of sports journalism. Then he shared his views and understanding of the book and quoted the lines he admired the most. Prof. Rai presided this release function.

 Furthermore, the book was release by Prof. G.K Rai, Prof. N.R Farroqui and Shivendra Kumar Singh.

                                 The function ended with thanking words by Dhananjai Chopra. Prof. Prashant Agrawal, Prof. Lalit Joshi, Prof. Anshuman Mishra were present in the function with faculty members and students of Centre of Media Studies, Institute of Proffesional Studies, University of Allahabad.

                                  The book release ceremony is followed by a lecture session by Shivendra Kumar Singh. The curious eyes of the students glued on T.V journalist whom they have seen on T.V time and again. The students were ready with a variety of questions and Shivendra Singh answered each and every query with cheerful and courteous attitude. He encouraged students which evoked confidence in them and inspired them to think big which would ultimately lead them to the best.  

Richa Tiwari & Prateek Pathak 

Students

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad 

Review of 'Leila'- Irani Movie...!

As an Indian we are used to watch movies which are very commercial i.e. It must have item song, a story and a happy ending as well. But this beautiful Irani movie ‘Leila’ is certainly very different from Bollywood Cinema. If we first of all go onto the story Leila , Directed by Dariush Mehruji , the story revolves around Leila, living in modern day Tehran, with her husband Reza. Newlywed and very happy till the couple discover that Leila is infertile at which point her mother-in-law starts pressuring Leila to let her husband Reza, take a second wife. Reza is opposed to the idea, and tries to convince Leila that he is in love with her and can do with without a child. But Leila, under the constant pressure of her mother-in-law and gives in to the idea of her husband meeting potential brides. Given that they are partners in everything, Leila accompanies Reza on his trips to meet these potential second wives. There are some comic moments, when on the way back from the meetings Leila and Reza rip these women apart. But finally, one of those trips, Reza confesses that the woman was pretty, nice and hard to make fun. It is at this point that Leila’s world starts coming apart. She discovers she cannot handle sharing Reza after all. Leila is portrayed with a dignity and beauty which was very touching. Her quiet acceptance of what is coming, and her efforts to convice herself that she could actually stand sharing her husband reminded me of the quiet desperation that I have sometimes seen in Indian women. Different situations, but the same underlying story. The only difference I see is a happy ending. Till last movement of the story she does not accepts to go to her husband's house again. The story ends with Leila not accepting the his husband and his daughter. In spite of leaving his second wife Reza was not accepted by Leila. If I sight this in Indian prospective it must have ended as a happy ending. But this movie is beautiful not only the story but also the picturisation. The script is interesting and in spite of not more locations like Indian movies Director is able to continue the interest in the movie. The editing of the movie is interesting too. All emotions are depicted well by the actors in the movie. Overall I found this movie great not only regarding the story, script but it continues to build interest and picturisation, framing, cinematography everything is brilliant.

Prateek Pathak 

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad

DON’T QUIT

The world is full of those who ‘tried’ to get a work done, but after meeting with difficulty or rejections they QUIT. They accepted failure and faded back into the crowd never to be heard from again. The worst part is that they not only quit there work but that they quit themselves.

We should learn to accept the fact that no individual is moulded in a way that he/she turns out to be perfect. We are bound to experience failure sometimes in our lives.

In order to see light at the end of the tunnel we need to trudge through a few failures.

We shall remember that we have only three choices in our lives.

Give up… Give in… or Give it all we have got. We need to adhere with the last option i.e. Give it all we have got.

So, we are required to act brave enough. For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. We just have to find it.

Most of us have read the poem called ‘Don’t Quit’. One of its lines says:

“Stick to the Fight when you are hardest hit…

It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.” 

Always remember failure may come our way but we must not quit as the valiant never quit until they win.

Richa Tiwari

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad

IN THE REMEMBERANCE OF THE ANGLE OF MERCY Mother Teresa

An out of the ordinary crowd in Calcutta, streets flooded with young and old, rich and poor, all of them united in their anguish. The Saint of Calcutta, the Angel of Mercy; Mother Teresa passed away on 5^th September, 1997.

In the remote town of Skopjie, Yugoslavia to an Albanian Catholic Nicholas and Dranafile, an angel was born on 26^th August, 1910. Her name was Agnes Bojaxhiu.

She was just twelve when she said “I want to be a nun”.

Time passed and young Agnes in January 1929 set sail and reached Calcutta to join Loreto Convent to become a nun. After her training she joined St. Mary’s School as a teacher.

It was then when in journey by train out of the blue god spoke to her, “Give up everything and follow me to the slums.” It was then when Sister Teresa decided to follow God’s will to serve the poorest of the poor.

In order to bring some soothe and cheer in the miserable lives of the people living in slums Sister Teresa worked with complete dedication and soon she was joined by 10 other nuns. Stepping forward along with destitute children she also worked for impoverished women and leprosy patients.

In April 1953 Sister Teresa founded “Missionary of Charity” and was now called Mother Teresa.

Mother Teresa was a home for dying destitutes and hope for the marginalized.

On October 16, 1979 Mother Teresa received Noble Prize and in 1980 she received Bharat Ratna. She was indeed a world wide figure rather Mother of the world.

She was an angel of mercy, a saint who brought ray of hope in the lives of poorest of the poor and the marginalized.

It is said what she did in her lifetime was no less than a miracle. She was an effigy of love and compassion. She had a heart to feel the pain of others. She will be always loved and remembered. God with his mystic brush painted a beautiful persona to enrich the lives of all who met her, who know her, who saw her and those who were served by her. Mother you will be always remembered…

Richa Tiwari
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad 

DIGNITY OF WOMAN AT STAKE

Woman on one hand are said to be worshiped in our nation and on the other hand contemporary advertisement world has not left a single stone unturned to depict women as a commodity for sale. Leaving behind, all the ethics and moral. The dignity of women is at stake. There are several advertisements telecasted which represent things in erroneous approach.

Beauty has become a synonym for successful women. Several cosmetic products depict this idea through their advertisements. Fair complexion is being portrayed as a necessary qualification for success in professional and personal life. Where as these things have no meaning and logic. Still it generates inferiority complex among young girls who are not physically presentable or fair.

The other advertisement which has ruined the dignity of women is of ‘deodorants for men’. The emotions of women are set for sale. A woman is not so weak in her emotions that it can be driven away by mere the fragrance of a deodorant. One of the electronic media channel gave news that such obscene advertisement would be banned from 1^st June 2011. However it is still being telecasted and woman is portrayed as a figure which can be seduced by mere exotic aroma.

It is strange that how concerned authorities allow these kinds of advertisements to be telecasted where moral obligations have no place.

Respect of women is the basis of respect of family in our society and this is what we are taught. Placing her dignity for sale is mean and unkind. Woman has great power to keep her feelings under veil. Her purity should not be set for sale.

Richa Tiwari 
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad 

Is Media in India really Free ?

Yet again I have experienced that Media in India is not free. A few days back a correspondent from BBC Lucknow visited my department i.e. Centre of Media Studies, IPS, University of Allahabad.

I was called by my Course Coordinator Mr. Chopra and was informed that this gentleman was here to conduct a discussion on “Giving Telecast Rights to an organization of Kumbh Mela 2013…?”. I got an opportunity to be part of the discussion.

The discussion panel consisted of Course Coordinator of our department, one senior faculty member and I was one of the three students chosen for the same. The exciting part was that the discussion was supposed to be broadcasted on BBC Hindi radio service.

However we made a circle and mike would be rotated by Mr. Correspondent. We started by giving our introduction followed by a questionnaire which was first of all answered by Mr. Chopra, who explained how technology has became so common and to give the rights to one organization would not be accepted by all. Then the mike reached Mr. Yadav, our faculty member, and he explained how the previousmelas were economically backward but for this mela Central government has provided crores of money so no such measure is required.

It was the student’s turn now and my classmate explained how this mela is for all and allotting rights to one organization is not at all precise. Next was one of my pass out senior who rejected the question and started explaining the importance of the mela.

Finally the mike was towards me and I was the last one to speak. I was wondering what to say as lot was spoken about the glory of the fiesta. So I took a different road, and said that the Mela as an event is no less than the Olympics. While answering the question on giving telecast rights I stated that its not a marriage ceremony of a celebrity or star that such a measure should be employed. Moreover I said, When we have scandals like Coal Gate and crores of money is allotted by government pools into corruption. Then even if the telecast rights are given it will open more avenues for corruption.

After my statement Mr. Correspondent again switched to Mr. Chopra and inquired whether this measure would be accepted by Sadhus and Mr. Chopra straightaway said “No”. 

And here the discussion came to an end with sign-off by Mr. Correspondent.

Mr. Correspondent complimented us for having good recording.

After he left the department. I was complimented by my C.C for speaking good points.

It was in the evening and I switched to portal of BBC Hindi, somewhere exited to hear my voice on air and that too on the BBC.

But to my surprise my outlook was completely removed along with my introduction. This incidence banged the question in my mind…”Is media in India free?”

My voice spoke on corruption and I projected the scene from different angle, and the correspondents like these removed the entire portion of discussion, how can we say that Media is free….

However, After this episode I was not at all sad as one thing was eminent that – “I spoke so well that my voice was suppressed” and it shows that “Our Media is not free.” !    

Prateek Pathak 

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad