Please bring me some trash; I want to Clean
Clean India Campaign was started by Prime Minister Of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, on 2nd October, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Since then several people have taken part in this cleanliness drive, specially our very own Politicians.
‘Clean India‘ or ‘Swachh Bharat‘ campaign has done what none other have done so far. It has brought down our very own high class politicians to the streets with broom in their hands.
But, wait for it….. Where is the camera guy? Oh, there. Okay. Click Click. Pictures done.
Where is my dear Neta Ji now? Back to his luxury car, running towards his 5 acre mansion’s newly renovated bathroom, to take a shower. You must be quite dirty, right? 😛
Everything is a photo op opportunity for Politicians, in these media savvy times, but height is when you create a problem, just so that you can show your problem solving skills in front of media.
This is what Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay did yesterday. He with the ex AAP party member Shazia Ilmi, went for Clean India Mission, with a broom in hands, to clean the road outside of India Islamic Culture Center (IICC), in Delhi. But you need some trash first to clean, right?
So at that particular spot, which was already shiny clean, few IICC workers dumped trash, so that a perfect Photo Shoot set can be ready. Wow!!
Atleast they cleaned it afterward. 😐
Satish Upadhyay is not the only one; many celebrities and common people are endorsing this Clean India Mission, which is something I am very proud of. But, there are two underlying points to it.
One – you don’t need a camera, when you are cleaning. I never post my pic of cleaning my home, because I look ridiculous doing it. Broom and me we just don’t look good together, anymore. Seriously, if you want to clean, even if you want to clean streets, and you want to motivate others, why not just post before and after pictures of the spot; not yours. What I am seeing right now is, bunch of you guys smiling with a broom, when trash is lying everywhere around you.
Two – if it’s real trash, how can it put smile to your face? I have to close my eyes, ears, nose, everything, when I go near a dumpster. How can you smile? I bet that was not real trash. It didn’t even look like trash. It more or less looked like some fallen leaves of autumn season, in which my kids (and me too), love to jump and play. 😉
You don’t have to pick a broom; this is job of sweepers, let them do it. What your job is, not to create trash. I am not saying that if it’s dirty, don’t clean it; or call a worker/sweeper to clean it. If you can do it, then do it. But,are you going to do it daily? No, right? Why not endorse something which you can do daily and actually help in cleaning India.
So try to clean the area where you are, that means your home and office, not street with media by your side. In the closed premises of your home, where no cameraman is; pick a broom and clean.
Most importantly, do not create litter. Next time, when you are tempt to throw a wrapper out of your car; lookout for a dustbin, not street. Want to spit? Use dustbin. Want to pee? No, not on the wall. Never on public property. Use a bathroom. Please.
Just try to clean your habits, Indian streets will clean on their own.
Thank You.
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Thursday Treat – Crocheted Robinhood Mask
- Do you know that Robin‘s last name was Locksley?
- Do you know that initial price on Robin’s head was 100 gold pieces?
- Do you know that band of fellow outlaws was called ‘Merry Men‘?
- Do you know that Robinhood was outlawed for the first time, for poaching a deer?
Enough facts about Robinhood. Just enjoy the mask, like my kids did on this Halloween. 😎
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Wednesday Words – Let Them Suffocate In Closet
Recently I came across a news where a wife filmed his husband in homosexual acts, which lead to arrest of the guy, as under section 377 in India, homosexuality is a criminal act. Why this caught my attention, is because in this case both parties, husband as well as wife, both are victims and still both are at fault too.
The couple married a year back but recently they started living together. That is when wife came to suspect his hubby’s lack of interest in her. So, after failing to take him to see a doctor and resolve marital issues; she decided to install hidden cameras in her home. Which lead to wife confirming her doubts of marrying a gay man.
To bring someone to the extent that they have to install hidden cameras and arrange proofs of infidelity, it is sad.
Wife is a victim in this case, because she married someone thinking him to be the person who will love her, and only her, throughout his life. She wanted a straight guy, loving husband; instead she got a man who can not even confide in her and tell her in simple words – “I am Gay”. What could have been great if he could have had the courage to speak out these words, before he got married to a female.
Maybe if he could have come clean with his wife earlier, he could have been free. Free to commit this so called criminal act of homosexuality, within the safety of his home, without any peeping security cameras hidden in a corner. He could be doing this crime, without ever being caught.
But, is it that easy? No. I don’t think so. In a society where homosexuality is treated as a taboo and a crime by everyone around you, including family and friends; it is hard to live peacefully. It could be that his parents forced him into a marriage thinking that marrying a girl will turn him somehow to a straight guy. As if it’s a disease, and with a right combination of antibodies, it can be treated.
It could also be that being a coward, he said nothing to his parents and thought by marrying a girl, their question regarding his personal life, will stop. So, he decided, that marriage is easier than answering your parents worried questions. Great!! what about wife? Oh, women are always submissive, she will quiet down after some time.
It’s not like that they come from uneducated background. Both parties are working in high reputed firms; are independent; and educated. Maybe that’s why, wife decided to not lay low and get her life ruined. She did wrong, by invading the privacy of her husband and filming him, but what option was left for her.
She did tried to convince parents from both sides, that something is wrong. But, as happen normally, she was asked to be quiet and compromise for a happy married life. What would you have done?
I seriously feel pity for the husband. His only fault, that I see, is ruining a girl’s life by marrying her in false pretenses. Ironically, he is condemned and arrested for his Love towards another man, and not for his infidelity. 😦
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Mouthwatering Monday – Gulab Jamun
Sweets are my weakness and Gulab Jamun has always been my strongest weakness. Now I have noticed that my youngest, Renne, is also fond of Gulab Jamun. Mind you, he don’t like any other sweets, but when it comes to Gulab Jamun, he don’t know when to stop. 🙂
Here is the easiest ever recipe for making Gulab Jamun. Quick and easy, just the way I want.
Ingredients for Gulab Jamun –
- 1 cup Milk Powder
- 1/4th cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tbsp Yogurt
- 1 pinch of Baking Powder
- Pistachios for garnishing
Ingredients for Syrup –
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1.5 Cup Water
- ½ tbsp crushed Cardamon seeds
Method for Syrup –
- Boil sugar and Cardamon mix with water on medium heat for 15-17 minutes.
- Check for one thread consistency.
- Remove from heat and cool for a bit.
Method for Gulab Jamun –
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Add Ghee and 1 tbsp of Yogurt, and mix well.
- Keep on adding Yogurt till you make a nice dough.
- Dough would be a little sticky, but it should not be dry. Add more yogurt if dry.
- Grease your palms with some ghee or oil, and made small balls of dough.
- Heat oil in a deep fry pan on medium heat.
- Fry Gulab Jamun balls on medium heat, till they turn golden evenly.
- Soak them in Sugar syrup for atleast 2 hours before Serving.
- You can use Pistachios or almonds for garnishing.
Gulab Jamun can be served hot or cold, as you prefer. They taste delicious always, and with this easy to make, hassle free recipe, you can make them just any-day that your kids demand. 😎
Enjoy!!!
P.S. My cooking is experimental. You will find many similar and different recipes, but the idea is to explore your food and do experiments with it. Enjoy Cooking Experiments and Experiences 🙂
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