Is world heading for better days?

Two recent incidents made me sit up and think whether the world is heading for better days.

First was related to the 2008 US Presidential elections. Two nominations from the Democrats - Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Hussein Obama. The former is a definite favourite in this elections and the latter has displayed a rising popularity in recent times. If one of these two gets elected, it'll be history in the making in US. The American citizens have a distinct possibility of electing either their first woman President or the first black (no offence meant here) President.




Second one was the appointment of Raleb Majadele as the first Israeli-Arab in the Israeli cabinet. This is seen as a positive step in bringing proportionate representation for Israeli Arabs, who form about 20% of Israel population, in the cabinet (though as a Minister without a portfolio). However, some section of people feel that Israel has an ulterior motive in appointing an Arab cabinet minister.

Whatever said and done, are these two events an indication of the things to come - a better world in terms of equality and equal opportunities?

A New Beginning

It's been ages since I came this side. As goes the saying, 'lot of water has flown under the bridge' now. I was particularly inspired by my friend here to start blogging again. And I plan to write atleast once a week, though people might not be particularly interested by my blogs. Ah, now enough of the globing.

But how can I forget the whole motley of people who have come into my life in the past 7 months. How can I leave out milk man (basically the peter), or the pazha psycho who's basic love interest in class happens to be a water flask. And there's Jouva with his fair share of interests, ishu with his flair for trying his hands at different things, emma with his epistemological tools, moti with her colourful and unique ways, jalebi aka parthasarathy in his own world.

As the superstar says, this is just the trailer, the main show hasn't started yet. There are a whole lot of people on who are different in their own ways and are funny, entertaining and add spice to the life here.

Yes, some more? Naa. Now it's time to enjoy...