October 2008
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LIVE CHAT: Serial blast @Assam .80dead,morethan...
An Indian, Andhra Pradesh, says: I strongly condemn this barbarism. May be the same groups of culprits are behind these blasts who did in Malegaon, they are real traitors and anti national elements, they dont have shame to commit such crimes and blame others for their illegal and inhuman acts.
[30 Oct, 2008 1546hrs IST]
parag kumar, delhi, says: what is wrong with assamese people.many times only assamese people suffer because of central and state govt. negligence
[30 Oct, 2008 1545hrs IST]
pradeep, india, says: It is sad that these blast happen and people loose their lives but the question to ask is when people of india will get out of their homes and cry and protest and not just silently sit in the comfort of their homes listening to shivraj patil, sonia ghandhi that they have their sympathise with these blast victim families.
[30 Oct, 2008 1541hrs IST]
Sukanya, Bangalore, says: Very apt comments ! Please make sure you publish these especially to our honourable ministers !! I am sitting here worried about my mom who has got stranded somewhere far away from my home, at Guwahati and dont know when and how she is going to get back home ! Thanks to our security systems ! Words are not enough to express my disgust !
[30 Oct, 2008 1541hrs IST]
Nagsankar, Delhi, says: Whatever might happen in Assam, the ruling party - either Congress or AGP - would never stop their best efforts to woo the Bangladeshis, even if that means a complete wipe out of all the Assamese be bodos, karbis or any one. Its the Bangladeshis that they are in love with. Mr. Tarun Gogoi...there is still time..otherwise the consequences of your love with Bangladeshis would only be faced by the ordinary Assamese people and not your grandsons.........
[30 Oct, 2008 1539hrs IST]
Charanjit, Mumbai, says: India never will change unless we (People of India)change their attitudes. Only govt. cant do anything unless we support them. Just dont blame govt. blame ourself. BJP blame Congress, Congress Blame BJP. But every where same. BJP rule state Orissa, Karnatak, and Gujarat where Church were burn down. Congress govt. in Assam serial blast. so which govt. is good. unless we peoples change. Indian will not change.
[30 Oct, 2008 1534hrs IST]
Rohit Jadhav, Pune, Maharashtra, India, says: Government and Ministers are sleeping. No words to the approach towards anti-terrorism. Pl. take some lessons from United States of America. There's not a single blast after 9/11. Need to think upon it.
[30 Oct, 2008 1533hrs IST]
Ankit, Delhi, says: Only miracle like "SUPERMAN" , "BATMAN" or "SHAKTIMAAN" can help this country from Terrorism. Coz its proved that this govt. is good for nothing. They only know the statements they have to give to media after such instances but they dont know the solution to protect these types of attacks. No Strict laws to deal with criminals. I personally feel very sorry for this instance and now i am forced by situations to say " I am not proud to be an INDIAN"
[30 Oct, 2008 1532hrs IST]
infinity, India, says: I dont think the govt and the police can do anything. Terrorism breeds because of us....we, who form the society, give rise to hatred, illogical demands and tunnel visions. Is it really possible for the police to track terrorists or budding terrorists in a country of millions if the people themselves do not cooperate and are not alert? India is not a nation. We are a group of 28 countries which never wanted to collaborate in the first place....We have destroyed all the dreams our freedom fighers have...
[30 Oct, 2008 1529hrs IST]
kailash, Delhi, says: 1. Home minister will condemn it 2. Madam may make a visit to the area 3. ATS will arrest few 4. Encounter is also a possibility 5. Parliament may be adjourned 6. Secularism will come into picture in lots of debates 7. Media and police will talk about the next target BUT then 1. The bombing is still continuing 2. Migrants are still a threat 3. Secularism has become a jokes 4. Everybody will forget this incident Long live SECULARISM.
[30 Oct, 2008 1524hrs IST
True Indian, JSR, says: Terrorists strike again! What is the next game plan for the govt? Increase security to the politicians. Who cares about the common people who pays tax for their own security. God save the common people of India.
[30 Oct, 2008 1522hrs IST]
mahendra kothari, guwahati, says: It is total failure of state and central government, as to curb the act of terrorism, nor they will neither have determination to check terrorism, they only move by vote & mere vote politics.
[30 Oct, 2008 1520hrs IST]
Mohan, India, says: what the heck govt & security systems r doing????? why the police not shoot out the culprits when confirmed by the courts. Police should also shoot the person who is involved directly & indirectly with crime. Every puplic know that many local people supporting terrorists. Police & our laws should search & catch those people and give them cruel treatment in jail. Daily we r reading in news paper that crime branch & Polce catching terrorists & persons who is supporting, helping terrorists. what they do???? put them in jail for 1 or 2years!!! many people get bail in 1 or 2days or hours. i suggest that police shoot them out in public place when they caught. Rapidly increasing terrorism & terrorists would be very difficult to control and eve i fear that they may be going to demolish our Hindusthan one day.. a fearing moment.
[30 Oct, 2008 1509hrs IST]
JV, London, says: Our Ministers:- We will not leave the terrorists..... I say:- Arrey boss, fist catch hold of them
[30 Oct, 2008 1507hrs IST]
Vikram, Delhi, says: What is happening in this country? everyday there is a bomb blast, people getting killed for being from the wrong state. We need a leader who can lead, right or wrong, a leader with conviction and the steel to face up to todays challenges. Where is Indira Gandhi? I am seriously confused about this whole notion of the Indian Nation.
[30 Oct, 2008 1505hrs IST]
sreetam, RourkelA, says: I really do not know whats wrong with the people of India. I really do not understand why they are killing so many people, I am sure they are not terrorist they are from our country itself
[30 Oct, 2008 1459hrs IST]
Pradipto Chatterjee, Mumbai, says: How many more lives need to be lost, before the bureaucratic sloth ends and the government wakes up from its slumber to stop this regular carnage. The government has failed with its economic policies and have again and again been held to ransom by terrorist groups. No part of the country is safe. Politicians of all hues and bureaucrats have destroyed the countries faith in the democratic institutions ability to deliver.
[30 Oct, 2008 1456hrs IST]
DUSHMANTA TALUKDAR, SAUDI ARABIA, says: IT IS NO SHOCK OR SURPRISE THAT BOMB BLAST OCCURED IN ASSAM.INFACT,IT WAS MUCH AWAITED.THE RULING CONGRESS PARTY HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE LAW AND ORDER SITUATION IN THE STATE AND HAS FURTHER PROVED THAT IT IS NOT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SAFETY TO THE CITIZENS OF ASSAM.THE PERSONS BEHIND THE BLAST IS NON OTHER THAN ULFA AND MUJAHIDEENS FROM BANGLADESH SETTLED IN ASSAM.THESE MUJAHIDEENS ARE THE ILLEGAL BANGLADESHI IMMIGRANTS SHELTERED IN ASSAM BY THE CONGRESS GOVERNMENT WHICH WAS STARTED BY INDIRA GANDHI LONG BACK TO USE THEM AS VOTE BANKS.TARUN GOGOI AND HEMANTA BISWA SHARMA SHOULD RESIGN IMMEDIATELY.
[30 Oct, 2008 1451hrs IST]
Deka, Bangalore, says: These terrorists suck. And is there no security anymore?
[30 Oct, 2008 1444hrs IST]
Chandra, Hyderabad, says: Enough is enough.The country is bleeding with the blood of innocent people.Its the common man who is bearing it all,not only with economic crisis but also with the blasts.I request the politicians not to play the game of politics on the blood and wounds of mankind and for gods sake stop blaming each other.The politicians of this country are no good than the terrorists.They make the best use of the blasts and blood of humans.Its time for the government to wakeup and make stringent laws against terrorism.
[30 Oct, 2008 1443hrs IST]
Anil, Bangalore, says: There was some talk of upgrading our intelligence... howz it going Mr. Patil?
[30 Oct, 2008 1443hrs IST]
RM, Bangalore, says: Unfortunate!!! Country is not able to even enforce a law to bring down terrorism... Where are we heading towards??. Government does not care for common man lives. I pray for the families to be blessed with courage and peace of mind in these troubled times.
[30 Oct, 2008 1441hrs IST]
Anup, Korea, says: WOW !! we got another Diwali Dhamaka after Stock Market. Hope this time S R Patil will not be seen in changing dress so frequently. I think, we Indian are pretty comfortable with such blast; hardly anything can left any anxiety among people except the bereaved family members.
[30 Oct, 2008 1438hrs IST]
Abdul, Dammam, says: What is Going on in Our Country? Where are we heading for? Why are these people doing this? What are they getting from Killing the innocent people? These people don't belong to any religion. Government should take Strong measure to counter all types of terrorism whether it may be by HUJI, SIMI or Bajrang Dal. These cannot be the human beings who kill the innocent people like this.
[30 Oct, 2008 1431hrs IST]
Varind, Kuwait, says: When we have millions of ILLEGAL BANGLADESHIs' in North East and Assam, and a Central Cabinet Minister Mr.Ramvilas Paswan wants their status to be legalized then what else we should expect other than Serial Blasts? Whether ULFA or Illegal infiltrators are involved, the evil has to be nipped in the bud. Reports and inquiries are out dated, a firm action is required not politics of Vote Bank.
[30 Oct, 2008 1430hrs IST]
Sehjad, Bangalore, says: Its really sad whats happening now a days. Its the peak time to take action against such inhuman acts.
[30 Oct, 2008 1426hrs IST]
Bishwa Nath Singh, Dalmianagar(Bihar),India., says: It is very sad & disturbing news to all of us living far & wide. A number of serial bomb blasts nearly over twenty have been reported in various places of Assam State in very planned manners resulting causalities over forty innocent people& over two hundreds wounded..Though,the State Govt. of Assam has declared red alert in whole of the Assam State & people have been advised to remain in their house and not to be panicky and brisk patrolling of Armed forces & anti-bomb squad have been pressed into action. We must condole to untimely death of all those innocent people who lost their lives and pray to the Almighty God to grant peace to their departed souls in heavily abode and convey our heartfelt condolences to their bereaved families who are in state of shock & mourning. We also pray to all those wounded going under treatment in various hospitals to get well soon. Assam is very much disturbed now and require urgent attention of the Union Govt. to sort out demands of ULFA & HUJI and curb nefarious activities of extremists who are out & out to disturb peace & tranquility of the bordering state. to disintegrate & stall progress of our country. The Bangladeshi should be identified & properly deported who are proving menace to the progress of our bordering states. Our boarder forces guarding our boarders must be alerted & directed by the Union Home Ministry to remain alert & vigil on our boarders and ensure that no Bangladeshi or any intruders are allowed to come in here in our country without valid passport & visa required under rules and those who try to cross, must be nabbed & charge sheeted for legal action against them. Let us join billions to condemn it univocally & rise to curb terrorism from our country by remaining vigil & alert! Let the Assam Govt. get it investigated thoroughly by ordering judicial probe in & get nabbed all those extremists evolved in commissioning blasts and get them severely punished by the court!
[30 Oct, 2008 1423hrs IST]
Athot Shinglai, New Delhi, says: With all the Blast news almost daily appearing in the News papers, Tv,Internet etc. Let me ask my fellow citizens "IS OUR COUNTRY (India) SHINING ? " The Govt.of the state and the centre should find ways and means to tackle the injured as well as the panic citizens. I extend my prayer to the lost souls and family.The politicians are reminded not to indulge in the BLAME game which they are fond of doing so, the opposition blaming to the ruling govt.vice versa,rather find together the intentions of this animals(Bombers),walk hand on hand and secure the future of the citizens...
[30 Oct, 2008 1419hrs IST]
Vikrant, Toronto, says: this is too much. when is the government going to do something about this? even small cities are no longer safe due to HUJI
[30 Oct, 2008 1418hrs IST]
BISWANANDA SINHA, KOLKATA, says: What's the point of calling for a cabinet meeting... we do really wonder. Last serial blasts across the country is still in our memory and we are damn sure that most of our cabinet ministers have already forgotten with Dussera & Diwali celebrations ! By the way, at the end of the day we would like to know the number of suits changed by our Home Minister. MAY GOD SAVE US ALL.
[30 Oct, 2008 1413hrs IST]
THE COMMONS, lucknow, says: Though this is an act of sheer frustration and cowardice but somewhere our government is also responsible for this mayhem.The representation of these states in the parliament is meagre and so the development process.Only one road is there which connects the whole of northeast to the rest of country which if blocked creates total seclusion. The people residing there are much more dependant upon crossborder commodities for their day today needs. Had there been the proper oppurtunities of employment the youths would not have commited such crimes. As true countrymen we should show solidarity rather than admonishing he government.By recruiting the army the government can give them the symptomatic relief but this is not the radical cure.The only solution is bilateral negotiation.
[30 Oct, 2008 1412hrs IST]
Sudeepta Ghosh, Bangalore, says: Its very shameful for our nation to experience again & again serial Blasts..Where mostly Common People are butchered.Its high time we must wake up.Its not YOdeu and Me..Its the question of "WE".. whether its delhi,assam, mumbai , bangalore or any where in India.
[30 Oct, 2008 1411hrs IST]
m.a.razique, patna, says: Killing of innocents is a coward act and highly condemnable,Things can be sorted out through dialogue violence is not the solution of any thing.
[30 Oct, 2008 1409hrs IST]
amarjit, newdelhi, says: is there any low and order in our country ? what is central govt doing ? are the handicapped ? if they can't manage the country then please surrender . don't play with the lives of innocent people
[30 Oct, 2008 1405hrs IST]
P.Nagasai, Hyderabad, says: It's an inhuman act.
[30 Oct, 2008 1356hrs IST]
Shyam, Mumbai, says: this government can not save our life.throw this government in next election.
[30 Oct, 2008 1356hrs IST]
LAKSHMI NARAYANA G, UK, says: May be every indian thinking now about a requirement of strong leadership for the country not the leaders like segregating reports from blast site and keep analyzing until next blast occurs, it is further question for whole indians which we dont know when this govt takes stringent action against these happenings not to repeat.
[30 Oct, 2008 1353hrs IST]
R.Ranjan, India, says: Now condition is going outside control in many parts of india.Enough,this dress changing home minister must left his post as early as possible..........
[30 Oct, 2008 1351hrs IST]
sarma, nanded, says: please do not blame congress & UPA morons. they are probably taking a meeting to decide how they lost sleep over the issue & looking for another sadhvi to arrest. till election, at least please dont blame jihadis as they place bombs and blast them in a very peaceful and democratic manner. it is the innocent fools who happen to be in their way.
[30 Oct, 2008 1350hrs IST]
ratna, hyd, says: Y is india becoming such a easy target? feel sad man!!.... why do we always have such stmts like "Intelligence sources say that inputs of a terror threat were given to Assam specifically." If had intelligence info why no measures where taken. Boss if u dont have needed ppl. pls hire them...& dont pay them peanuts . ppl r nt paying taxes just like that. Internal security is an important thg for the country. no matter how much we glorify our economic growth & all that is BS... This is a earnest request to our parliamentarians get efficient ppl & stop this . This is ridiculously bad that we have 6-7 blasts in a year. jaan ka kuch value hi nahi raha hai kya?
Ayan Ghoshal, Calcutta, says: Just get rid off this incompetent home minister
[30 Oct, 2008 1347hrs IST]
Srinivas, Gurgaon, says: To say that these attacks are ruining innocent lives would be cliched. No amount of consolation can take away the pain of loss of a dear one. Whoever has committed this dastardly act obviously is deranged - how can anyone in his senses use such mindless violence to get their say ? My heartfelt sympathies for those families that have lost their member(s).
[30 Oct, 2008 1342hrs IST]
Vishal D'Souza, Bangalore, says: This has become daily activity in India. No one bothered about it, but our politicians much busy in blame games & with regional issues. Definitely India is in a path of civil war later or sooner. Dirty politicians made this nice country a hell now, all illiterates & foreign nationals are ruling this country & irresponsible media dancing accordingly. Malegaon bomb blast created a big issue , but why no one is questioning about the bomb blasts which killed scores of people in Surat, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore?? why??? Really it's shame on the face of Congress to make a women culprit of malegaon blasts & create confusion among hindu voters. I request all Indians citizens to vote for BJP in the next elections leaving behind caste, region, religion & to unite all indians who have been divided by Congress. Best example is Maharashtra issue which is been fuelled by Congress in the name of MNS only to divide Shiv Sena votes & it's out of control now.
[30 Oct, 2008 1340hrs IST]
Ranabir Basu, Mumbai, says: Its a shame that human beings are killing human beings. When will this stop?
[30 Oct, 2008 1340hrs IST]
swabhiman, india, says: officials suspect ulfa to be behind this. how foolish. would they kill their own people. I strongly suspect HUJI and only HUJI.
[30 Oct, 2008 1340hrs IST]
Pramod Kumar Paswan, DIMAPUR, says: BOMB EXPLOSION IN OUR COUNTRY HAVE BECOME DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES. I WONDER WHAT TO SAY ABOUT BLAST THAT HAVE BEEN HAPPENING EVERY NOW AND THEN. WE ALL KNOW THAT OUR GOVERNMENT CAN DO NOTHING EXPECT CONDEMNING THE BLAST. I JUST PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE PEOPLE WHO ESCAPE THE BLAST MUST THANK TO THE GOD. WE ALL KNOW THAT OUR LIFE IS SAFE ANYWHERE BUT WHAT CAN WE DO, WE HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. THE BLAST HAD BEEN TOOK PLACE ABOUT 1140hrs BUT STILL NOBODY CONDEMNING IT, COME ON GREAT LEADERS OF GREAT COUNTRY OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH. WE ARE EAGERLY WAITING FOR THEIR FALSE CONDEMNING.
[30 Oct, 2008 1331hrs IST]
Sandip, bangalore, says: Its a regular event. I will wait for Patil to blabber. Somehow these days we dont feel that pride of being called India often.
[30 Oct, 2008 1330hrs IST]
Dharani, New Zealand, says: Please govt. of India... Please surrender to Bangladesh and please rule under the Govt. of Bangladesh It is very clear that India govt is not capable of handling the mighty force of Bangladesh. Please do a favor to Indians.
[30 Oct, 2008 1327hrs IST]
A PEACE LOVING INDIAN FROM, Gulf, says: It is deplorable, every peace loving person will condemn terrorism either in the form of bomb lasts or in the form of fake encounters etc. The Government and higher authorities should investigate thoroughly and should try to find out the causes for these blasts in deep, killing innocent human beings is a horrible and condemnable crime which is not allowed in any religion or culture. The law and order situation in Assam is deteriorating day by day, all responsible culprits for the killings should be arrested and punished mercilessly.
[30 Oct, 2008 1325hrs IST]
meenakshi, delhi, says: another achievement of UPA!
[30 Oct, 2008 1325hrs IST]
karuna Das, dhubri, says: It is a horrible experience. People in general have a doubt on happening such type of incident after communal violence in Darrang & Odalguri district.All local news papers warned govt about presence of islamist fundamentalist in the state. But govt took no action and result is this.No security for general public. Now political leaders will voice louder than the blasts condemning it. Same on them.
[30 Oct, 2008 1324hrs IST]
upasana, bangalore, says: its a sad story..myself being from guwahati and staying here in Bangalore, i feel deeply for my people.. dont know whether the Govt knew about this or was just trying to ignore the warnings they might have received already!!
[30 Oct, 2008 1321hrs IST]
pompa bhattacharya, taiwan, says: how many times we wl hv to c these blasts n live in terror?govt of India pls give us a secured environment to live n breath freely , pls, people cant live this way always in fear, my case, i m staying at taiwan n opening d times of india pg what i c?frantically i ring my parents in guwahati, i listen their voice, n start talking wid dem..this is nt only my case, al ppl .....all indian household .are facing the terror.govt of india, cant u give us a secured place to live in?
[30 Oct, 2008 1320hrs IST]
Ashwini Agrawal, Delhi, says: It's a coward act.If the responsible persons have the courage they should fight in open rather than doing such type of things moreover its the failure of governments of state & central.Politicians are adamant in spoiling the atmosphere of the country.
[30 Oct, 2008 1319hrs IST]
Pankaj, New Delhi, says: What is happening to our country guys... Will the indian government do something or does the common man finally have to stand up and do something like the guy in the movie "WEDNESDAY"
[30 Oct, 2008 1319hrs IST]
Anil, Mumbai, says: Condemn, visit, announce compensation, start the blame game. Then life as usual till the next blast. What else can you do?
[30 Oct, 2008 1318hrs IST]
Rakesh Dhar, Delhi, India, says: Another Congress riled state and home land of our beloved PM, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
[30 Oct, 2008 1316hrs IST]
Rohit, Chennai, says: Thanks to the inept UPA the anti India forces are growing stronger and stronger day by day. This Ulta Pulta Alliance is leading the country to total destruction. Looks like the UPA and Congress is trying to inject terrorism into the daily lives of Indians just as they have with corruption, lawlessness, regionalism, minority appeasment at the cost of the majority etc. Enough is enough...pls put this UPA and Congress in its place this coming General and every other election. They are always looking to leash out a political vendetta against their allies rather than resolving issues of concern. Financial mess, terrorism, discord at all levels in every state, disrespect to the Hindus and their sentiments, lack of respect to our soldiers and sailors and all. People, please stop being diplomatic and speak out the truth and see the truth. We are slowly but surely being wiped out and we need to act fast. The need of the hour is a strong man at the helm of affairs and there is none other than Sri.L.K.Advani. Ok what if the BJP is labeled as communal...nobody has labeled the Congress anti India...the BJP atleast has an ideology which the Congress and the UPA totally lack.
[30 Oct, 2008 1315hrs IST]
Omkar Narayan, India, says: Amusingly Home Minister Shivraj Patil is not attending the media so that the government response does not look repetitive. Instead Shakil Ahmed has attended the media. But the tone is the same. We will do whatever is needed... etc. ... It is really getting sick in part of Congress. Congress just can not stop the terrorists attacks in India. While BJP was in rule, at least we did not have this many terrorists attack. Congress definitely need go in next election. Enough is Enough.
[30 Oct, 2008 1307hrs IST]
Amrendra, New Delhi, says: What is happening in INDIA???????????????? Where is Intelligence ???????????? No one is safe now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12 serial blast @Assam-India's one of North-East...
New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) The serial blasts in Assam were symbolic of the sense of insecurity in the country and the UPA government has failed to combat terror, senior BJP leader L K Advani today accused. “I believe that these blasts are symbolic of the sense of insecurity in the country. This also proves the total failure of the government in combating terrorism,” he told reporters...
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Bond film: Quantum of Solace
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The film will first release in Britain Oct 31 followed by its release in India Nov 7. Only then will the film open for Bond lovers in the US Nov 14.
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Will race cause Obama's fall?
Will race swing the US election despite all the Obama - mania? Are Americans ready to vote in a black man, or will they change their mind at the last instance? As the US election draws closer, the discussions seem to have veered back towards race. Adding fuel to debate, is the Bradley effect, which is a theory for observed discrepancies between voter opinion polls and election outcomes in some...
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Rivals use scare tactics inbid to stop Obama
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A bemused Obama has pointed at the...
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Hull city continue rampage for English Title
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Woman Politician @ US &India
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Feeling low? Switch off celebrity new
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Live Chat : Chandrayaan1- India join 6country...
It's a good thing that the India government has the extra money to spend on such things as space science and a nuclear program for it has no citizens in need of international aid. This is especially the case since a global recession would cut off such funds.
Doug Campbell, Peterborough, Canada
Indias poverty is the result of misguided policies. There is no other explanation for India which had an equal GDP of the whole of Europe in 1700s to be poor.For those moaners- we do not revel in UK pension black hole, benefit & drug, dependancy, obesity, 33% cancer rate, 48.5% student illiteracy.
J T Karingozhakal, Milton Keynes, UK
I wish they had spent the money on improving their cricket pitches and grounds.
Rodney S. Barker, Gainsborough, England UK
I see the plan, In a few years from now there will still be the international space station then just to the north of that will be the Hong Kong kitchen take away and next door to that will be the Taj Mahal take away, There was no way the British were even going to try until those places were there.
Peter, Vancouver.BC, Canada
"historic day as India launches first space mission"
But can they bring the rocket back down safely to Earth.
Mohammed, London, UK
Damned! Never thought of that, now did we? Good job it is not a manned mission, right Mohammed?
Dilip J, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
"historic day as India launches first space mission"
But can they bring the rocket back down safely to Earth.
Mohammed, London, UK
Dear SG India doesn't requires anybodies aid for FOOD & Other things we are very much self reliant, Infact Indian brain's help run economy of many developed countries, Hat's off the team of ISRO for the moon shot .
jiggs, mumbai, india
TBH India in going to be a super-power and they have no idea's of expansion. The teachings of Mahatma Ghandi run deep into the veins of this country and he was a great man. Who cares if they get aid from the UK or not. I suspect one day, they'll be giving aid out. could do with a better welfare tho.
Sunny, Cov,
Well done India, another great moment in time and history.
Aid?? Poverty?? Nonsense talk. Open your eyes and look a little beyond your own doorstep.
H Singh, Hitchin,
P. Smith, London and SG London..in which world are you? India does not take any aid. Infact is buying your companies. Come out of your colonial bliss and wake up to the reality. INDIA IS HERE TO STAY - WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT !!
Samy P, Warwick/Mumbai, UK/India
Dear SG , india is very much self reliant as long as food & other aids are concern, infacts lots of indian brains help run a substantial part of almost all the western countires......... proud to be an indian----------- despite all odd we made it..... Congtrates to the entire ISRO Team.............
jiggs, mumbai, india
Amazed at the ignorance of folks from UK and Europe. This mission to map the moon has be hailed by all space researchers. Helium 3 is one of the most sought after element to generate clean energy and moon has plenty of it. For energy starved India, this can provide all its energy needs.
Andy, Randolph, USA
Impressive achievement, well done India!
SG, London - appreciate your sentiment but how much money do we spend on silly programs e.g. Olympics while we have poor and impoverished people living in our own inner cities? Need to broaden your outlook.
Farrukh, Woking,
Dear very surprised Indian,
India has a GDP of approx. 2600 US dollars per capita per annum,
Start feeding the many poor people before entering the space race.
Nick, Silkeborg, Denmark
40 years ago my dad and I watched USA astronaut walk on the moon and my Dad said to me we will also do it one day.It took alot of courage for my dad to say this because the whole world made us feel that we were a nation of beggers.My mum says its in the Vedas.I believe her so must India.
Surendra Dayal Patel, King Williams Town, south Africa
Spend Money building the structure of the country and helping the millions who live in poverty, educate them and build the country 1st before jumping into space.
I am from India, but am appalled by the country, I just hope they realise sooner, rather than later that Aliens dont live on the moon.
Sumit, Southall, england
India has suffered technology denail regime adopted by western powers.India has been put to suffer by the Western powers for years by depriving her the required technology. As we have seen Sapce technology has also other useful applications. This is going to help and Indians in the coming future.
Rahul, Pune, India
As the East is ascending, I would suggest the West stops sending aid to India or China. Let India take care of its poor people and prioritize on whether to spend money on expensive moon shots or feed its people. Ditto for China although we need less help as we have fewer poor people.
Yang, Shanghai, China
For decades India provided NASA with scientist lured by the dollars. India constantly had to repool their skills.Its nice to see the scientist are all India educated-it validates Indias science and technology-poverty will always there-our timless oxwagons will always be there and now the moon
Surendra Dayal Patel, king williams town, South Africa
And the reason Britain can`t do such things? If there is no point in us doing it, then no point in anyone else. If there is a point by others, then we are obviously missing out on something and need to rectify it. Maybe we need the money for yet more "central spy/surveillance databases" for NuLab.
Jim, Herts,
India's space programme is and always has been social based.
It is the telecommunications infrastructure done with the aid of Indian satellites which is now beginning to power India's poor out of poverty. The trip to the moon is just wisdom thinking ahead.
Mark Warner, New Delhi, India
SG, you got it wrong! Your Govt's money is not being used for any programme in India! And that too to think that Macaulay's ilk like you would send money without checking where it is being used is unthinkable! Instead, you should be concerned of your money being misused for conversion activity.
Ranjit, Delhi, India
Did we not have global drought, global warming, global warfare during the 60s and 70s? I also seem to recall that both the US and Soviets spending vast resources doing what China and India have recently acheived. And I supect at a relatively cheaper costs given the 'poor quality' of their products
Mike Cheung, Harrogate,
If it`s such a good idea and beneficial - why aren`t we doing it? Can someone tell me? Do we not have the capability?
Jim, Herts,
Indian Space Research programme, including this Moon mission is very application oriented, executed with latest mgmt techniques to cut down costs to a fraction of what others have done before.
These are steps towards a lucrative business. Poverty can also be fought with economic activities like this
For those complaining about aid being given to India going on things like this - the inspiration this will give, the jobs it produces and indigenous skills it requires and fosters will feed and advance India more than any amout of pennies thrown towards it. A fantastic achievement for India.
Philip, Kendal, England
Alan Waters
You seem to be living in an intellectually challenged zone of your own. Wake up,man!! India has a per capital of a trillion dollars plus.
Whats 80 million pounds, fleabite!! The Raj is over , in case you didnt notice it.
Very surprised Indian !!!
swami, Madraas , India
Indian BRAINS are in demand in all verticals globally, now the demand will go and have greater value. It will also give a relief against SENSEX stress and it may also boost coming days.
G Shankaran, Chennai, INDIA
hehe it is really funny see the ignorance and jealousy of western people, whose economies are going down hill.
1. India's GDP (nominal) was 700 billion dollars in 2005. It almost doubled in just 3 yrs to 1.33 trillion dollars in 2008, surpassing canada and Brazil. NEXT in line is UK
Bharat, London, UK
SUPERB MINDBLOWING FANTASTIC. INDIA ROCKS...
Congrats to the whole team of isro and all the scientists who has given every thing to succeed this wonderful mission,It will make proud all the INDIAN throughout the world.You have put India on top of the world. Keep it up, we are all proud of you.
jeevan bhandari, Delhi, India
Dear Alan Watters,
Thanks for your concerns. I could only find 6 countries including India.India wouldn't spend $80 million on a project if it was a poor country. Poverty exists due to corruption but India is driven by 250 million middle class families who are working hard and dreaming better.
Amaresh , Bhubaneswar, India
....let this launch help the world as a whole...dedicating to world paece.
Aby, Kochi, India
I think people who criticise the mission to moon as waste of money are jealous as there country has not been able to do so independently.
Anoop, Birmingham, U.K.
what a waste of money especially for a country with so many poor and starving people,
Alan Watters, Telford, England
Are you by any chance implying that the US does not have poor or starving people?
Muhammad, Cambridge,
So India follows China in the 21st Century space race,given the poor quality and reliability of current Chinese goods and primitively engineered Indian products, what relevance will this have on the main 21st Century issues: global starvation, global drought, global warming and global warfare?
Jim Leasor, Harrogate, England
This is merely a technology demonstration! More are on the way. Despite the badgering this country took from all types of villains across the centuries it is capable of asserting itself and hold its own in a very complex world. But sanctimonious humbug from some doomsayers is soon going to stop!
Narayan PKS, Bangalore, India
So, India join the long list of countries sending rockets were man has already been, what a waste of money especially for a country with so many poor and starving people, would it not be better for the world to pool it's resources and run one space exploration programme?
Alan Watters, Telford, England
An impressive feat, but really what is the point? The moon has no use for man on earth. It is merely an exercise in showing they can do it. The environment, poverty and disease are 3 things (off the top of my head) that need this kind of commitment from any country, the west included.
steve, watford, UK,
Pete- st Albans- you are spot on! The future is gonna be inherited by the survivors only and they will be out there amongst the stars. The dinosaurs / 'hominosaurs' will be long gone. Some do not seem to realise that this is a dying world and one day we will lose it. We are fated to leave-no choices
ric, goa, india
There is a fundamental difference in the charecter of human being and animals. Humans have urge to gain knowledge and eager to know more around us. After having our own know how for such projectes and the country donot venture upon,we will continue to be treated as fools by the world.is it ok?
K.S.Mdhava Rao, Bangalore, India
There is no sence in reaching moon or sun, what is importent is to find the secret of life's existance and growth. And this is the great achievement. I call on those who are so called scientists or MBBS degree holders to look at this direction and find a solution for most unwanted life's DEATH !
mahesh kini, Karkala, INDIA
We sure are poor, than the west. Not a reason to be ashamed of; on the contrary I think this fact should make us even more proud. In spite of all the adversaries, we have managed to do more that the so called prestigious nations like the UK and rest of Europe.
Nikhil, Singapore,
Congratulation India! You have done a great job that many nations never done! Go India!
typ, sichuan, China
Congratulations India! We should welcome the development and advancement of India. As the world's largest democracy with a tolerant progressive english speaking majority, it is a force for good with strong historic ties to the UK. India is a strategic potential trading partner and future ally.
Fred, London, UK
Congrats India!
typ, sichuan, China
I am so happy for our India. Never stopped progressing even after being plundered for centuries. Way to go!
Maya, Bombay, India
congratulation!!!India!!!
yuan lubei, jiangxi, china
If we humans are to move forward as a race, we have to stop this riddiculous idea of trying to keep all the poor alive! The money has to be spent on science & technology, not keeping a family of 10 alive in some backwater.
In nature if the weak cannot keep up, they are left behind & invariably die!
Pete, St Albans, England
I think its fantastic. Gods speed and best of luck with your future endeavors. Hopefully as more nations join the space race it will further enhance our global technology.
chris, rochdale, UK
http: //www.telegraphindia.com/1050318/asp/nation/story_4507898.asp
18 March 2005 report in the Calcutta Telegraph. British aid to India is currently £200 million per year, shortly to rise to £300 million per year.
Keith Wilson, Beziers, France
A little context for our well-meaning European complainers: India's 07-08 rural infrastructure development budget was INR 2,460 billion. Our moon mission - with all the associated tech and manpower development it will lead to - costs INR 4.25 billion, or thereabouts. Stop lecturing us on priorities.
NR, Chennai, India
Congrats India! While we gloat over ISRO's success in space, shouldnt we launch on war footing a mission to feed millions of us who go hungry to bed, die without getting any medical treatment, still burn cow-dung cakes to cook our food and live in extremely inhuman sanitary conditions. God save us.
NK Pant, Dehradun, India
India is a country coping with many complex social, political and global issues. The Moon Shot is an example of India's desire to thrust itself forward as an Asian Super Power to rival China. Good! What it needs now is a seat on the U.N. Security Council. Well done, India.
Radant Wood, Caceres, Spain
Beating the Aussies since 2005 and launching a rocket to the moon in the same week ,can't be bad. What other magic tricks has India got up its sleeve???? Well done INDIA !!!!
MR K S SETHI, hounslow, uk
Thanks Shi!!
Sanjeev, Roorkee, India
From a member of the former colonial rulers, well done India. It takes a great nation to reach for something so special. Not everyone here begruges you success.
Ian Muirhead, Manchester, United Kingdom
@SG: Please provide a valid base to your allegations!
SaiKiran, Freiburg,
I think the western contries have reached a stage that they can only talk but do nothing.considering the recession going on they should go back and correct their house.do you who is proving loan to 700 billion loan to US to come out of this crisis??
truman, london,
INDIA ROCKS !!!!!!
Jimmy, Kolkata,
Congratulation India.This is great acheivement.Next send the man on moon.
Virumal Motwani, Escondido CA, USA
thank you shi from china. Hope we work together to go to moon. its taking time to work independently for each of us.
SaiKiran, Freiburg,
The reason India investing in space program is it wants the world to look at India as a nation that is progressing and preparing for its next role in the world stange as a dynamic super power.
Space odyssey is not in cards for every country and only the best of the crops achieve this.
Congrats.
K. Paily, Toronto,
Some of the comments against the moon mission are ignorant sneering resentment that a former colony is doing so well.
Remember the TV series "It ain't half hot mum" ?
Well forget it.
THe Romans had an empire once, you were part of it, the Italians don't cry over it, why should you ?
jasbir Singh Dhillon, London, UK
For your kind information Mr SG , INDIA is the main source for your named country to get the food and the manpower, who wants to fight with his precious kitchen and Safe? congrats India, keep the the flag heigher and heigher
Saugata, Kolkata, India
On what basis do u establish that donated money goes nuclear?
Last time I heard India was not accepting any "aids" from other countries i.e governments on any basis.
Most of the money people from the west donate to the so called charities goes towards converting people into christianity.
karthik, Hyderabad, India
'Aid to India' ?. It stopped sometime back. Be Informed.
More than just money - it takes years to build scientific & engineering capabilities in terms of human resources and infrastructure required to run and sustain such space projects. Meanwhile - More Indian co's are waiting to gobble up UK co's
Life Observer, Chennai,
Gentlemen,
Just to keep you all well informed, Government of India does not solicit or accept any foreign aid as a matter of policy since the Nuclear Tests of 1998.
Srivastava, Stamford, USA
We know now that aid given to India goes towards nuclear weapons and missions to the moon.
Meanwhile millions of Indians live in poverty.
You know it makes sense?
P. Smith, London, England
Congratulations to the ISRO scientists who worked so hard over the years to achieve this. It feels great!
Mayank, New Delhi, India
Eureka!!!....We have done it.....Congratlations to all our countrymen....
sourabh, Bangalore, India
WHY is UK giving millions in food and health aid to India when they are spending millions on Moon shots, ICBMs and nuclear weapons.
Let them feed and care for their own people first.
WHY are we so stupid? No more aid to India!
SG, London, UK
congratulation!!!India!!!
shi, china,
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Sir / Madam,
EVERY COIN HAS TWO SIDES.
While I would never condone the violent methods employed by RAJ THACKERAY, Ponder about this : -
* Where are all those employees of Jet Airways who approached him for aid and support recently, are ---- when Raj Thackeray needs them today in his hour of crisis ??????
* Cabbies and auto drivers who SIMPLY refuse to ply their vehicles for short distances must be dealt with severely;
* Cabbies often hide the new Tariff Card in the Glove Compartment of their vehicle and display ignorance about its existence.
* Cabs more than 20 years must definitely be scrapped with immediate effect - commuting by one of them offers a "very bumpy ride" actually and metaphorically.
* The other afternoon, I got into a cab which had a faulty meter, which fact was known to the cabbie. On reaching my usual destination, I was asked to cough up "double the amount" I usually pay for that distance. When I strongly protested, the cabbie sheepishly responded that he had been conning commuters since morning and 'making hay while the sun shone'.
* Why indeed are candidates of Mumbai not given an opportunity to appear for the railway board exams ? Is it because of Laloo's North Indian leanings ?????
* Inspite of the various bans like SMOKING, SPITTING, PAAN, Etc., being implemented, MOST 'LAW ABIDING' CITIZENS ARE SEEN OPENLY FLOUTING THESE BANS !!!!! WHAT IS THE STATE
GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT THIS ???????????????
* Raj Thackeray is requested to help the EIGHT Hapless UNLICENCED Coolies of Byculla Railway Station TO procure their RIGHTFUL STATUS AS "LICENCED PORTERS"; WHICH HAS BEEN DENIED TO THEM FOR MORE THAN A DECADE IN MOST CASES; by most key Railway authorities, INCLUDING LALU PRASAD. WHY ??????
WHEN PEOPLE NEED ASSISTANCE AGAINST THE LAW OR AGAINST ORGANIZATIONS, THEY THINK OF ONLY ONE MAN WHO CAN HELP BAIL THEM OUT..RAJ THACKERAY !
INDEED, THE WORLD IS A SELFISH PLACE TO BE IN !!
Raj Thackery the Indian Terrorist
Posted by : melferfsc 21 October 2008 10:08:47
Mumbai was not born to his Father nor to his Mother each and every Indian had a right to leave any where in India, If he Thinks mumbai is his own then no doubt his mother is a bitch and he him self is a son of bitch
Mumbai was not born to his Father nor to his Mother each and every Indian had a right to leave any where in India, If he Thinks mumbai is his own then no doubt his mother is a bitch and he him self is a son of bitch
Do not misuse Marathis
Posted by : amitkhanolkar 21 October 2008 09:11:53
Raj has not done anything for Maharashtra but he wants to play Marathi card to get votes and ultimately power. He has put a blot on Maharashtrians who otherwise are known as very patriotic persons. Contributions of Shivaji, Tilak, Tope, Ambedkar etc. are well known to all Indians.
Because of Raj, all Maharashtrians are now in the danger of going the same way as Punjabis went during Bhindranwala regime in 80's.
Marathis have inclination to achieve big and they aim for high paying jobs (mostly overseas jobs) whereas in north India, there are many institutes to prepare students to succeed in written exams (mostly govt. jobs).
The Govt. Job advertisements are normally published in The Employment News or Official Gazettes. Those who are regular readers, find out the job advts early and apply. The Employment News is available all over India and there are lots of buyers in North India.
Nobody has stopped local Marathis to apply for jobs anywhere in India. I am sure, Marathis will also compete if they prepare well and appear in the exams. They are equally talented if not more. The problem is, very few are interested for such jobs or there is lack of awareness.
We should generate awareness and then let the better candidate succeed. Be it from any part of India.
Raj must be tried for sedition and severly punished.
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