Environmental Issues
Link for the original article:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/08/20/africa.plastic.reut/index.html?iref=newssearch
Review:
The article is mainly a factual depiction of the amount of garbage in Africa because of plastic bags. Most of us view Africa as a quaint continent, for wildlife and starvation, but never do we imagine that the serene savannahs of Africa could be littered with millions and millions of plastic bags.
Unfortunately, this is a prevalent problem not only in Africa, but all over the world, especially the developing continents such as Asia and South America.
Plastic bags are not only harmful for the environment; they also spoil the beauty of a location. They are just carelessly strewn all over the place, and are very harmful to the environment, especially the animals that eat and digest them. Not only to the flora and fauna, these plastic bags are also damaging to our daily lives, as they block drains and create puddles of stagnant water. The article describes many consequences of this litter, and I believe that it is perfectly valid and true.
However, the article also describes a lot about the precautions and steps that are being implemented Africa, mostly for the better. Quite a few countries are turning over a new leaf and implementing measures to prevent further litter and take care of the litter hitherto. Some countries have banned plastic bags, while some have implemented thickness measures, and so o. but this had led to a question: which is the best method?
Needless to say, manufacturers are not very happy with these measures. It is stated in the article that one of the manufacturers is of the opinion that there should be a change not in the policies of the government, but in the minds of the people. He says that this could be achieved by educating the people about recycling and rational use. I feel that the African countries should indeed consider this as a long-term aim, but to curb the mess being created by plastic bags, such education will not work, and there need to be strict, hard measures.
According to article, someone else has suggested that just placing bins around would solve the problem, giving the example of Nairobi. But while this method could have worked for Nairobi, it is not necessary that it would work everywhere else. And also, the problem of garbage explosion due to plastic bags will not be addressed at all.
I feel that the steps being taken by the African countries’ government are quite correct and they can certainly help reduce the impact of the plastic litter, especially are the steps are being implemented in time. The countries are on the right track, and will surely end this problem someday, though there is surely a very long way to go.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Term 3:
Social Issues:
Link for the original article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6949714.stm
This is one of those articles which I did without the purpose of an online portfolio even in mind. The article felt close to my heart and I could not help but comment on it.
Review:
Sex education has always been a matter of controversy in Indian schools. This is mainly because of the Indian culture, and the joint family system. Unlike Singapore, with small homes and nuclear families, people in India live in quite big families, where children have parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins to live with. In the west, the atmosphere is quite free, with the parents being quite open toward their children. But in India, due to the family system, it is not very comfortable, especially for parents to talk to their children about things like sex and dating in company of their parents.
I feel that it indeed was not correct of the Indian government to introduce sex education in the syllables of 5th and 6th grade students. Someone beautifully stated that children would lose their innocence if taught about sex at such a young age. Also, this curiosity about intercourse may lead to experimentation. Sex education is indeed necessary, but it is the moral of the story that should be stressed upon, and not the details.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has said that there is a westernizing influence on the government. I feel that this influence is good, but it must be restricted to the good part. The rational thinking and the inquisitive nature brought about by the westernization is good, but other things, such as bars, night-clubs, and the wrong usage, practical and verbal, of sex is a vary bad effect, putting a stain on India’s age-old culture.
However, there is also an argument by RSS that sex education on the pretext of awareness about AIDS is illogical. I feel that this is not true. Though it will arouse curiosity in the minds of the students, with sufficient emphasis on morality instead of facts, can help to very effectively raise awareness about HIV.
India is a country where respect is highly valued, equally for teachers and members of one’s kin. In such situations, teachers, too, would feel very awkward to talk to students about intercourse and such topics, which would consequently weaken the current bond between teachers and students.
The very main objective of this education to create awareness about HIV-AIDS in the minds of the public has been questioned. I feel that the government does have the peoples’ best interests at heart, but is not implementing the correct measures. There should be courses outside the school source, which teach students about intercourse and related topics. And these courses should preferably be optional. It may seem that this would not raise awareness, but it would actually be surprising to find out how many parents want their children to have correct information about sex.
And as I said, earlier, the government is currently trying to provide facts t the students, which could arouse curiosity. Again as I stated earlier, if the consequences and morality is sufficiently stressed, sex education can certainly prove to be very useful indeed to reduce danger of HIV-AIDS in India.
Link for the original article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6949714.stm
This is one of those articles which I did without the purpose of an online portfolio even in mind. The article felt close to my heart and I could not help but comment on it.
Review:
Sex education has always been a matter of controversy in Indian schools. This is mainly because of the Indian culture, and the joint family system. Unlike Singapore, with small homes and nuclear families, people in India live in quite big families, where children have parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins to live with. In the west, the atmosphere is quite free, with the parents being quite open toward their children. But in India, due to the family system, it is not very comfortable, especially for parents to talk to their children about things like sex and dating in company of their parents.
I feel that it indeed was not correct of the Indian government to introduce sex education in the syllables of 5th and 6th grade students. Someone beautifully stated that children would lose their innocence if taught about sex at such a young age. Also, this curiosity about intercourse may lead to experimentation. Sex education is indeed necessary, but it is the moral of the story that should be stressed upon, and not the details.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has said that there is a westernizing influence on the government. I feel that this influence is good, but it must be restricted to the good part. The rational thinking and the inquisitive nature brought about by the westernization is good, but other things, such as bars, night-clubs, and the wrong usage, practical and verbal, of sex is a vary bad effect, putting a stain on India’s age-old culture.
However, there is also an argument by RSS that sex education on the pretext of awareness about AIDS is illogical. I feel that this is not true. Though it will arouse curiosity in the minds of the students, with sufficient emphasis on morality instead of facts, can help to very effectively raise awareness about HIV.
India is a country where respect is highly valued, equally for teachers and members of one’s kin. In such situations, teachers, too, would feel very awkward to talk to students about intercourse and such topics, which would consequently weaken the current bond between teachers and students.
The very main objective of this education to create awareness about HIV-AIDS in the minds of the public has been questioned. I feel that the government does have the peoples’ best interests at heart, but is not implementing the correct measures. There should be courses outside the school source, which teach students about intercourse and related topics. And these courses should preferably be optional. It may seem that this would not raise awareness, but it would actually be surprising to find out how many parents want their children to have correct information about sex.
And as I said, earlier, the government is currently trying to provide facts t the students, which could arouse curiosity. Again as I stated earlier, if the consequences and morality is sufficiently stressed, sex education can certainly prove to be very useful indeed to reduce danger of HIV-AIDS in India.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Term 2:
Environmental Issues
Link for the original article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5369284.stm
Review:
This article, from BBC, explores the use of biofuels from an entirely different perspective. Most of us regard biofuels as something which will keep our lives running smoothly even when all the petroleum fuels are deplenished. They are essentially regarded as the future saviours if mankind. But are they? The article reveals a lot of statistical data and many others facts which say otherwise. The article has beautifully stated that biofuels might be a “penny wise pound foolish” way of obtaining energy. Biofuels would need a lot of plantations which would result in the destruction of natural environment. This was a perspective which, according to me, very few people explored. In fact, I feel that the author’s main purpose in writing this article is to clear away some misunderstandings in the minds of the people about biofuel. The article also provides a detailed understanding of why and how biofuel can affect the environment. There is a fact that the amount of grain required to fuel a car for two weeks will feed an African village for a year. With this, the article has clearly mentioned how forests will reduce due to plantations of biofuels. The plantations will also require a large amount of fresh water, which can certainly not be afforded with such a decline in forests. Also, crops like maize require a lot of water which is found in very few places in the world. So, these places will be burdened with producing biofuel, which will again make transporting it quite a business. Thus, it can be realized that the article’s main focus it to point out the drawbacks of biofuel and its use on earth. There are also a lot of other drawbacks like the induction of biofuel into the private sector, which, as explained in the article, can have a lot of negative effects. And it is a bit difficult to contain an industry in the public sector, which often leads to illegal manipulation of that industry in the private sector. And this is largely unwanted as precious land is being absorbed for its production. The article gives many examples to illustrate the point. It shows enlightening illustrations like the Swiss biotech firm which is designing different new ways as well as examples of the current ways and how they will fail. However, the article also examines the issue from a positive point of view. For instance, it states that in the long term view, biofuels have a lot of advantage over conventional fuel, like disposal of forest wastes, etc. In this way, we can conclude that biofuel is not really an effective of energy, in fact almost nothing compared to petroleum fuels. Biofuel can be used only as a secondary and supportive, secondary source of energy, but there has to be some strong primary source of energy, which can save the world after the conventional fuels are extinguished.
Environmental Issues
Link for the original article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5369284.stm
Review:
This article, from BBC, explores the use of biofuels from an entirely different perspective. Most of us regard biofuels as something which will keep our lives running smoothly even when all the petroleum fuels are deplenished. They are essentially regarded as the future saviours if mankind. But are they? The article reveals a lot of statistical data and many others facts which say otherwise. The article has beautifully stated that biofuels might be a “penny wise pound foolish” way of obtaining energy. Biofuels would need a lot of plantations which would result in the destruction of natural environment. This was a perspective which, according to me, very few people explored. In fact, I feel that the author’s main purpose in writing this article is to clear away some misunderstandings in the minds of the people about biofuel. The article also provides a detailed understanding of why and how biofuel can affect the environment. There is a fact that the amount of grain required to fuel a car for two weeks will feed an African village for a year. With this, the article has clearly mentioned how forests will reduce due to plantations of biofuels. The plantations will also require a large amount of fresh water, which can certainly not be afforded with such a decline in forests. Also, crops like maize require a lot of water which is found in very few places in the world. So, these places will be burdened with producing biofuel, which will again make transporting it quite a business. Thus, it can be realized that the article’s main focus it to point out the drawbacks of biofuel and its use on earth. There are also a lot of other drawbacks like the induction of biofuel into the private sector, which, as explained in the article, can have a lot of negative effects. And it is a bit difficult to contain an industry in the public sector, which often leads to illegal manipulation of that industry in the private sector. And this is largely unwanted as precious land is being absorbed for its production. The article gives many examples to illustrate the point. It shows enlightening illustrations like the Swiss biotech firm which is designing different new ways as well as examples of the current ways and how they will fail. However, the article also examines the issue from a positive point of view. For instance, it states that in the long term view, biofuels have a lot of advantage over conventional fuel, like disposal of forest wastes, etc. In this way, we can conclude that biofuel is not really an effective of energy, in fact almost nothing compared to petroleum fuels. Biofuel can be used only as a secondary and supportive, secondary source of energy, but there has to be some strong primary source of energy, which can save the world after the conventional fuels are extinguished.
Term 2:
Environmental Issues
Link for the original article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5369284.stm
Review:
This article, from BBC, explores the use of biofuels from an entirely different perspective. Most of us regard biofuels as something which will keep our lives running smoothly even when all the petroleum fuels are deplenished. They are essentially regarded as the future saviours if mankind. But are they? The article reveals a lot of statistical data and many others facts which say otherwise. The article has beautifully stated that biofuels might be a “penny wise pound foolish” way of obtaining energy. Biofuels would need a lot of plantations which would result in the destruction of natural environment. This was a perspective which, according to me, very few people explored. In fact, I feel that the author’s main purpose in writing this article is to clear away some misunderstandings in the minds of the people about biofuel. The article also provides a detailed understanding of why and how biofuel can affect the environment. There is a fact that the amount of grain required to fuel a car for two weeks will feed an African village for a year. With this, the article has clearly mentioned how forests will reduce due to plantations of biofuels. The plantations will also require a large amount of fresh water, which can certainly not be afforded with such a decline in forests. Also, crops like maize require a lot of water which is found in very few places in the world. So, these places will be burdened with producing biofuel, which will again make transporting it quite a business. Thus, it can be realized that the article’s main focus it to point out the drawbacks of biofuel and its use on earth. There are also a lot of other drawbacks like the induction of biofuel into the private sector, which, as explained in the article, can have a lot of negative effects. And it is a bit difficult to contain an industry in the public sector, which often leads to illegal manipulation of that industry in the private sector. And this is largely unwanted as precious land is being absorbed for its production. The article gives many examples to illustrate the point. It shows enlightening illustrations like the Swiss biotech firm which is designing different new ways as well as examples of the current ways and how they will fail. However, the article also examines the issue from a positive point of view. For instance, it states that in the long term view, biofuels have a lot of advantage over conventional fuel, like disposal of forest wastes, etc. In this way, we can conclude that biofuel is not really an effective of energy, in fact almost nothing compared to petroleum fuels. Biofuel can be used only as a secondary and supportive, secondary source of energy, but there has to be some strong primary source of energy, which can save the world after the conventional fuels are extinguished.
Environmental Issues
Link for the original article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5369284.stm
Review:
This article, from BBC, explores the use of biofuels from an entirely different perspective. Most of us regard biofuels as something which will keep our lives running smoothly even when all the petroleum fuels are deplenished. They are essentially regarded as the future saviours if mankind. But are they? The article reveals a lot of statistical data and many others facts which say otherwise. The article has beautifully stated that biofuels might be a “penny wise pound foolish” way of obtaining energy. Biofuels would need a lot of plantations which would result in the destruction of natural environment. This was a perspective which, according to me, very few people explored. In fact, I feel that the author’s main purpose in writing this article is to clear away some misunderstandings in the minds of the people about biofuel. The article also provides a detailed understanding of why and how biofuel can affect the environment. There is a fact that the amount of grain required to fuel a car for two weeks will feed an African village for a year. With this, the article has clearly mentioned how forests will reduce due to plantations of biofuels. The plantations will also require a large amount of fresh water, which can certainly not be afforded with such a decline in forests. Also, crops like maize require a lot of water which is found in very few places in the world. So, these places will be burdened with producing biofuel, which will again make transporting it quite a business. Thus, it can be realized that the article’s main focus it to point out the drawbacks of biofuel and its use on earth. There are also a lot of other drawbacks like the induction of biofuel into the private sector, which, as explained in the article, can have a lot of negative effects. And it is a bit difficult to contain an industry in the public sector, which often leads to illegal manipulation of that industry in the private sector. And this is largely unwanted as precious land is being absorbed for its production. The article gives many examples to illustrate the point. It shows enlightening illustrations like the Swiss biotech firm which is designing different new ways as well as examples of the current ways and how they will fail. However, the article also examines the issue from a positive point of view. For instance, it states that in the long term view, biofuels have a lot of advantage over conventional fuel, like disposal of forest wastes, etc. In this way, we can conclude that biofuel is not really an effective of energy, in fact almost nothing compared to petroleum fuels. Biofuel can be used only as a secondary and supportive, secondary source of energy, but there has to be some strong primary source of energy, which can save the world after the conventional fuels are extinguished.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Term 2:
Issues Regarding teenagers
Link for the original article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthScience/Store_ads_spur_teens_to_smoke_Study/articleshow/2020125.cms
The chosen article is mainly a survey about the increase in smoking in teens. It gives information about a survey that was conducted in the United States. This survey mainly focused on the statistics about the teens, such as the percentage increase in smoking, estimated number of students, etc. and also briefly explains the reasons why this increase in smoking of cigarettes could have occurred. It is stated that the point-of-sale advertising is mainly responsible for the teenagers smoking a lot of cigarettes. This is especially in the case of tobacco and cigarettes.
This is a very serious issue among students in countries all over the world as smoking at this young age is indeed very bad for health. Usually, teenagers do not take smoking as a serious thing; rather, they take it very lightly as a matter of their everyday lives. And with the point-of-sale, it’s even more attractive as there are free gifts to be offered. This is really very distressing when seen from the perspective of the teenagers. And it is said, and also found to be true, that once a person gets addicted to smoking, it’s really hard to quit.
It was mentioned by the leader of the study, Sandy Slater, that most of the cigarettes were sold like hot cakes in shops where teens shop. This really shows how teens easily get influenced, sometimes negatively, by the things around them.
There are really quite a number of things that can be inferred from the article. The cigarettes are being sold in malls and other places where there are also other things sold. So we can see that the main motive of the teen sis not really cigarettes, but shopping in general. They see attractive packets of cigarettes, along with free gifts, discounts and point-of-sale offers, which tempt them to buy these cigarettes. And as I earlier stated, once addicted, it is very hard to quit smoking.
So it can be realized that rather than the cigarettes, it is those other so called “add ons” due to which the rise of purchase of cigarettes has gone up in teens.
From the point of view of the manufacturers and distributors, it is purely marketing. Recently, many new brands of cigarettes have come up and upset the monopoly of the established brands like Wills, etc. there has been a lot of competition and the manufacturers are offering many gifts and discounts in order to outrun the rivalry and boost their own product. Young students are the easiest to target because they have completely wrong ideas about many things, smoking and drinking being one of them. The article says that 90% of the 13.1 billion spent on marketing are on these marketing policies.
Thus, it is observed that there is a large and distressing increase in the cigarettes purchased, mainly due to marketing techniques. The only possible way out of this situation is to educate the teenagers about the ill-effects of smoking and the marketing policies of the manufacturers.
Link for the original article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthScience/Store_ads_spur_teens_to_smoke_Study/articleshow/2020125.cms
The chosen article is mainly a survey about the increase in smoking in teens. It gives information about a survey that was conducted in the United States. This survey mainly focused on the statistics about the teens, such as the percentage increase in smoking, estimated number of students, etc. and also briefly explains the reasons why this increase in smoking of cigarettes could have occurred. It is stated that the point-of-sale advertising is mainly responsible for the teenagers smoking a lot of cigarettes. This is especially in the case of tobacco and cigarettes.
This is a very serious issue among students in countries all over the world as smoking at this young age is indeed very bad for health. Usually, teenagers do not take smoking as a serious thing; rather, they take it very lightly as a matter of their everyday lives. And with the point-of-sale, it’s even more attractive as there are free gifts to be offered. This is really very distressing when seen from the perspective of the teenagers. And it is said, and also found to be true, that once a person gets addicted to smoking, it’s really hard to quit.
It was mentioned by the leader of the study, Sandy Slater, that most of the cigarettes were sold like hot cakes in shops where teens shop. This really shows how teens easily get influenced, sometimes negatively, by the things around them.
There are really quite a number of things that can be inferred from the article. The cigarettes are being sold in malls and other places where there are also other things sold. So we can see that the main motive of the teen sis not really cigarettes, but shopping in general. They see attractive packets of cigarettes, along with free gifts, discounts and point-of-sale offers, which tempt them to buy these cigarettes. And as I earlier stated, once addicted, it is very hard to quit smoking.
So it can be realized that rather than the cigarettes, it is those other so called “add ons” due to which the rise of purchase of cigarettes has gone up in teens.
From the point of view of the manufacturers and distributors, it is purely marketing. Recently, many new brands of cigarettes have come up and upset the monopoly of the established brands like Wills, etc. there has been a lot of competition and the manufacturers are offering many gifts and discounts in order to outrun the rivalry and boost their own product. Young students are the easiest to target because they have completely wrong ideas about many things, smoking and drinking being one of them. The article says that 90% of the 13.1 billion spent on marketing are on these marketing policies.
Thus, it is observed that there is a large and distressing increase in the cigarettes purchased, mainly due to marketing techniques. The only possible way out of this situation is to educate the teenagers about the ill-effects of smoking and the marketing policies of the manufacturers.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Term 1:
Issues regarding teenagers
Link for the original article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/India/DJ_ban_Youngsters_drink_and_misbehave_/articleshow/1720125.cms
Review:
This article, though it may seem unimportant and insignificant, has a lot of deeper meaning hidden inside. Today’s youth are really attracted by DJ’s, rock bands, etc. This, though no doubt very entertaining and enjoyable, have a deeply negative influence on today’s teenagers.
In India, marriages are very holy ceremonies where the husband and the wife become one soul. This divine moment is severely spoilt by these loud-noised DJ’s and such other shows. I feel that including DJ’s in today’s wedding parties and other celebrations is indeed very wrong, especially for today’s younger generation, which will be the future of tomorrow. There is a lot of vulgarity in the DJ’s. The songs played are very vulgar as is the attire of the dancers. According to me, this is indeed very wrong as today’s youth, instead of spending time on constructive work like studies and games, is wasting it on things like rock concerts, DJ’s etc.
According to the article, this is also having several negative effects. The boys and the teens in the particular town, after getting drunk at DJ’s, harass or misbehave with girls and females. As a result, they cannot participate in the celebrations. I think this is morally very wrong. Women have an equal status in society and I hate to see them abused by drunken men and physically, mentally and emotionally harassed by them. This is ethically not at all good. Many of the villages in India already face a financial crisis. I believe that this is just a waste of money and time on the part of the Indian youth. This money and time could be utilized for something much more important and constructive. But it is being uselessly squandered on things like DJ’s and rock concerts. At least, if not being constructively used, it should not be wasted and could be utilized for good purposes like charity.
India is a largely agricultural country. Most of the villagers in India depend on agriculture and cattle-breeding as a means of livelihood. The DJ’s continue very late into the night. So the cattle, not being able to get proper sleep, cannot be milked properly in the morning. This is causing a lot of inconvenience to the villagers as they depend on the sale of this milk for money.
Thus, due to its many disadvantages, I feel that the panchayat (governing body) of the village was right to ban DJ’s in the village
Clarification:
Haryana- A state in northern India
DJ’s- huge rock concerts where people (usually teenagers) dance and sing loudly
Panchayat- Governing body of a small village
Note:
Any similarity to any existing view or opinion is purely coincidental.
Issues regarding teenagers
Link for the original article: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/India/DJ_ban_Youngsters_drink_and_misbehave_/articleshow/1720125.cms
Review:
This article, though it may seem unimportant and insignificant, has a lot of deeper meaning hidden inside. Today’s youth are really attracted by DJ’s, rock bands, etc. This, though no doubt very entertaining and enjoyable, have a deeply negative influence on today’s teenagers.
In India, marriages are very holy ceremonies where the husband and the wife become one soul. This divine moment is severely spoilt by these loud-noised DJ’s and such other shows. I feel that including DJ’s in today’s wedding parties and other celebrations is indeed very wrong, especially for today’s younger generation, which will be the future of tomorrow. There is a lot of vulgarity in the DJ’s. The songs played are very vulgar as is the attire of the dancers. According to me, this is indeed very wrong as today’s youth, instead of spending time on constructive work like studies and games, is wasting it on things like rock concerts, DJ’s etc.
According to the article, this is also having several negative effects. The boys and the teens in the particular town, after getting drunk at DJ’s, harass or misbehave with girls and females. As a result, they cannot participate in the celebrations. I think this is morally very wrong. Women have an equal status in society and I hate to see them abused by drunken men and physically, mentally and emotionally harassed by them. This is ethically not at all good. Many of the villages in India already face a financial crisis. I believe that this is just a waste of money and time on the part of the Indian youth. This money and time could be utilized for something much more important and constructive. But it is being uselessly squandered on things like DJ’s and rock concerts. At least, if not being constructively used, it should not be wasted and could be utilized for good purposes like charity.
India is a largely agricultural country. Most of the villagers in India depend on agriculture and cattle-breeding as a means of livelihood. The DJ’s continue very late into the night. So the cattle, not being able to get proper sleep, cannot be milked properly in the morning. This is causing a lot of inconvenience to the villagers as they depend on the sale of this milk for money.
Thus, due to its many disadvantages, I feel that the panchayat (governing body) of the village was right to ban DJ’s in the village
Clarification:
Haryana- A state in northern India
DJ’s- huge rock concerts where people (usually teenagers) dance and sing loudly
Panchayat- Governing body of a small village
Note:
Any similarity to any existing view or opinion is purely coincidental.
Link for the original article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6374377.stm
Review
Terrorism has always been a major threat and annoyance to the world. Terrorists cause damage of life and property in order to induce fear in the minds of the people. In the case of Samjhauta Express, there were many innocent people who were charred to death by the flames. This was really a very heinous act done by terrorists. So many passengers who had nothing against India or Pakistan were brutally killed. I feel really bad for the people who lost their lives just because they happened to be travelling abroad those two compartments. The majority of the victims were Muslims, indeed they were Pakistanis traveling back home. So it has been supposed that the militants were supposedly Hindus. This indeed grieves me as this clearly highlights racial discrimination. In the 21st century, it is indeed very sad to notice that people still have feelings in their hearts against other races.
As the train compartments exploded, many people would have been severely burnt. This really saddens me. As I think of the people, many of whom were visiting their families and relatives, I realize how terrorism can, in an instant, suddenly turn the lives of all these innocent passengers and their families. Also, there were many who were severely charred or injured in other ways. Life will be even more difficult for them as they battle with death and struggle hard for survival. As for the families of these injured victims, life will be harder still. As most of the victims were Pakistanis and the attack occurred in India, many of the victims’ families have a lot of complications like visas and passports before they can get to see their dear ones. During this time, they will be full of anxiety about the health and condition of their kin.
As it is, India and Pakistan haven’t got too good relations. As these attacks came just a day before the intended peace talks, there is almost no doubt as to what they were intended for. This was indeed a really cowardly act of terrorism. Militants anonymously chose a very destructive way to hamper the peace talks between India and Pakistan.
However, this terrorism can be looked at from a positive point of view, too. These attacks really bond the people of the country together and help them fight terrorism. In this case, this attack led the people of both the countries to be united against terrorism instead blaming each other. So, instead of sitting and crying over spilt milk, I am of the opinion that India and Pakistan should firmly join hands and unitedly fight against terrorism.
Review
Terrorism has always been a major threat and annoyance to the world. Terrorists cause damage of life and property in order to induce fear in the minds of the people. In the case of Samjhauta Express, there were many innocent people who were charred to death by the flames. This was really a very heinous act done by terrorists. So many passengers who had nothing against India or Pakistan were brutally killed. I feel really bad for the people who lost their lives just because they happened to be travelling abroad those two compartments. The majority of the victims were Muslims, indeed they were Pakistanis traveling back home. So it has been supposed that the militants were supposedly Hindus. This indeed grieves me as this clearly highlights racial discrimination. In the 21st century, it is indeed very sad to notice that people still have feelings in their hearts against other races.
As the train compartments exploded, many people would have been severely burnt. This really saddens me. As I think of the people, many of whom were visiting their families and relatives, I realize how terrorism can, in an instant, suddenly turn the lives of all these innocent passengers and their families. Also, there were many who were severely charred or injured in other ways. Life will be even more difficult for them as they battle with death and struggle hard for survival. As for the families of these injured victims, life will be harder still. As most of the victims were Pakistanis and the attack occurred in India, many of the victims’ families have a lot of complications like visas and passports before they can get to see their dear ones. During this time, they will be full of anxiety about the health and condition of their kin.
As it is, India and Pakistan haven’t got too good relations. As these attacks came just a day before the intended peace talks, there is almost no doubt as to what they were intended for. This was indeed a really cowardly act of terrorism. Militants anonymously chose a very destructive way to hamper the peace talks between India and Pakistan.
However, this terrorism can be looked at from a positive point of view, too. These attacks really bond the people of the country together and help them fight terrorism. In this case, this attack led the people of both the countries to be united against terrorism instead blaming each other. So, instead of sitting and crying over spilt milk, I am of the opinion that India and Pakistan should firmly join hands and unitedly fight against terrorism.
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