Ground Reality

Palpation of people increases in the national capital which slips into odd and even vehicular mode after 72. Hours. At least ten lakh vehicles are slated to go off roads daily in a desperate bid to decrease vehicular pollution, but what will be scenario on streets is any body's guess.   Metro cars' frequency will be increased manifold and planners feel it would be a timely panacea. Government employees appear to take things easy on a plea that they can not sprint to workplace with out proper transport and higher ups have to think over whether the Bio-Metric attendance is relevant or not. Tussles are bound to be there at offices, streets and in public transport may it be buses or metro cars.    In private sector, employees have no choice but to report in time.   Delhi government is faced with acid test and Delhi police will have to ensure order and implement odd and even concept.     The ball is in Delhi police court for any l...

The political tactical line of CPM has favoured flexibility in striking poll deals,but it had left little room for state wings to decide at its own such tie-ups. The party leaders are having brain storming sessions in Kolkata during the First organizational Plenum in 37 years for its revival at grass-root level by taking up social and economic issues  even as the West Bengal State Assembly polls are round the corner. CPM leader Sitaram Yechury has made it clear that the party will discuss its poll strategy after the plenum but observers feel that it is caught in a cleft stick of dilemma of cobbling deal with Congress in the wake of stiff opposition from its leaders in Kerala . In Kerala, it has to fight with Congress led UDF.Tripura Chief Minister Manik  Sarkar has minced no words to.oppose truck with Congress and Likewise, Kerala top.hats are opposed for such a deal. Speculations about the tie-ups gathered storm after the CPM Rally in Brigade Maidan o...

Turning a new chapter in India Pakistan relationship ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sprang a surprise by  his sudden move to visit Pakistan and fly to ancestral residence  of Nawaz Sharif in Raiwind.  Behind the High profile social diplomacy, the two leaders remained closeted for about 90 minutes,giving signals of bonhomie between the two leaders.The visit created an informal atmosphere and gave a diplomatic statement that visits were always not meant for outcomes and the t wo countries had deep rooted relationships that can not  be kept hostage to terrorism all time.  Many believe that Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif must have been taken in loop to make the visit more significant in coming years.     Mr Modi and Nawaz shook hands and shared warm hugs at the Lahore airport before flying to Raiwind in a same chopper. Friday ’s visit was fifth meeting between the  Prime Ministers since May 2014 and the developing chemistry...

In response to the dramatic decline of lion populations in the wild, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has  this  week announced it will list two lion subspecies under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).   Panthera leo leo , located in India and western and central Africa, will be listed as endangered, and   Panthera leo melanochaita , located in eastern and southern Africa, will be listed as threatened. Concurrent with this listing rule, to protect lions and other foreign and domestic wildlife from criminal activity, Service Director Dan Ashe also issued a Director’s Order to strengthen enforcement of wildlife permitting requirements. The order, which aligns with President Obama’s  National Strategy for combating Wildlife trafficking  will ensure that violators of wildlife laws are not subsequently granted permits for future wildlife-related activities, including the import of sport-hunted trophies. In the last 20 years, lion populations hav...

he Winter Session of India's Parliament ended last Friday.During the Session, both inside and outside the house,high octane political tussles broke, inflicting   deep wounds among various political parties.The growing bitterness left many guessing about future course of things –stored for the New year. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi tough agenda lies ahead after completion of Foreign trips to Russia and Afghanistan as the political cauldron has turned red hot ,and no one is sparing any one to settle scores amid ever increasing political intolerance.  A blizzard of accusations is hitting Finance minister Arun Jaitley for alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association during his President ship of the organization but he is unfazed and pursuing libel case against Delhi's  Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is vociferous against the Central government. Kejriwal stepped up his opposition to Modi and sought his resignation for shielding J...

Temperature is really mercurial in nature in the national capital,witness to historic developments since time immemorial. but of late its mercury fluctuates violently much to the dismay of international observers.    At times when mercury plummets ,political tempers strike roof and temperature in political and power corridors shoots.     State chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal known for his mufflers this time is leading from front and racked up issues against union finance minister Arun Jaitley accusing him alleged fraud committed in the Delhi and district cricket Association (DDCA). Fotmer Test cap and BJP leader Kirty Azad added grist to whole episode by holding a press conference to press home the point that contracts were  given  to bogus forms by DDCA The issue is now set up more tension in the caital this week as the opposition may grab the chance to turn it into a major political row.   Striking back with brute force, Both the ...

The Upcoming Lion Safari in Etawah may appear as a pet project of  Ruling party in  India’s  Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh ,but it’s necessity can not be questioned in the wake of ever swelling population of  Asiatic Lions in  Gujarat’s Gir forest Sanctuary ,the only dwelling left for Asiatic lions globally. In recent floods in Gujarat ,many royal beasts could not swim to safety in violently gushing rain water in their habitation ,and several carcasses  were spotted when water receded. It was  shocking to watch  the fate of this rare animal in its only habitation  the world over . Now, census shows that the population of the big cat is increasing there and space of their free movement.  Natural disasters in any region can not be ruled out ,so in order to ensure  conservation of the endangered species,an alternative sanctuary is necessary in more ways than one ,and its responsibility of   the world’s ...

Silence of Yamuna-Chambal ravines,once notorious for gun toting dacoits near jungles of Etawah in the Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh, is now shattered by loud roars.      At  least half a dozen Asian  lions  walk leisurely with majestic gait amid pastel rich and  green patches of their paddock  in the Animal House in  upcoming safari . Bewitching spectacle of  Lions basking in sun shine leave their keepers awe struck.    They are bubbling  with enthusiasms and await anxiously for the day when locked gates pave way for tourists flocks.         Authorities deputed for the uphill task are burning  midnight  oil to ensure that the safari opens to tourists soon. They appear elated over reports of Indian Veterinary Research Institute experts from Chennai that  the breeding center, functional there, is fit to have cubs and the climate will not com...