It was a pleasure watching India - Ireland World Cup match. Though India had a comfortable victory, it had to prove its mettle as Irish did commendably well in all the areas. In spite of losing two early wickets, Ireland teased Indian bowlers for its third wicket partnership. Their total was not too great but enough to keep Indians on toes. Both MSD and Yuvi agreed and acknowledged the strong defense put in by the Irish team. Thanks to Pathan's magnificent sixes that slog overs appeared as dessert after supper.
Bangalore witnessed India putting in all its efforts to keep the huge expectations alive that the team is really a contender to make the country proud. Simultaneously, Mumbai is witnessing another team devastated into ashes and yet struggling for its existence. One team struggled to save its pride while the other contending to bury the shame.
The slum pockets of Garibnagar and Behrampada in Bandra (E), Mumbai, have a history or fire breakouts. The one that broke two days ago, collectively ravaged thousands of shanties and nobody is willing to take responsibility to help the poor who are now used to such incidents of baring their livelihood. while both Railways and BMC are keen to offer the land ownership to the other party for the matter of compensation, state government states that as per the law the compensation can only be awarded in case of natural calamity or riots. The much needed help and support provided by the NGOs and the local people are thus far better than the assurance of one thousand bucks per person and a maximum of five thousand per family announced by the CM. The poor was never more poorer.
Then there are those who are back in action amidst all these tantrums. I was touched to see a newspaper photograph depicting a little girl searching her books in the ashes. While Slumdog Millionaire fame Rubina Ali lost her prestigious awards, Alisha is more bothered about her SSC exams than this routine problem. There are many who lost their everything but hope. While politicians and corporate lobbies will keep on finding their ways, its the efforts and everyday struggle of these unfortunate people which prevents the shame of thousands being homeless. Is this the spirit that keeps Mumbai alive?
Bangalore witnessed India putting in all its efforts to keep the huge expectations alive that the team is really a contender to make the country proud. Simultaneously, Mumbai is witnessing another team devastated into ashes and yet struggling for its existence. One team struggled to save its pride while the other contending to bury the shame.
The slum pockets of Garibnagar and Behrampada in Bandra (E), Mumbai, have a history or fire breakouts. The one that broke two days ago, collectively ravaged thousands of shanties and nobody is willing to take responsibility to help the poor who are now used to such incidents of baring their livelihood. while both Railways and BMC are keen to offer the land ownership to the other party for the matter of compensation, state government states that as per the law the compensation can only be awarded in case of natural calamity or riots. The much needed help and support provided by the NGOs and the local people are thus far better than the assurance of one thousand bucks per person and a maximum of five thousand per family announced by the CM. The poor was never more poorer.
Then there are those who are back in action amidst all these tantrums. I was touched to see a newspaper photograph depicting a little girl searching her books in the ashes. While Slumdog Millionaire fame Rubina Ali lost her prestigious awards, Alisha is more bothered about her SSC exams than this routine problem. There are many who lost their everything but hope. While politicians and corporate lobbies will keep on finding their ways, its the efforts and everyday struggle of these unfortunate people which prevents the shame of thousands being homeless. Is this the spirit that keeps Mumbai alive?
Really well written..looking forward for more from you
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