Solar eclipse and India
Three points come to my mind for the possible subject of this post. All three relate to quite different domains.
First is : the possible impact of new 10 Rs. coin in the buying behavior of Indian consumers.
Second is: the surprise retirement of Andrew Flintoff from test cricket about which I came to know, when I switched on the television listen to the news this evening.
Third is: the total solar eclipse on 22nd of this month and how it is being considered in India.
I wanted to write on all three. But, third seems more appropriate. Although, solar eclipse is a common phenomenon, but in India, centuries old superstitions still exist. This eclipse is of its own kind as next one will be in 2034 in India, twenty five years later. Hence, most of us have one possible last chance to see it in their life times. As, this may be a good experience to watch. But important is, still in 21st century, superstitions are deep rooted in Indian society. Psychologically, everyone fears from any kind of loss, whether it is economical, physical or emotional. So, fear is a good business and so called "dharm ke thekedar" have always miked from many centuries and still doing that. And, the new entrants in this business are our modern day Hindi news channels. Like all other previous occasions, this time also, they have again called their future specialists to tell the public about the upcoming disasters, "vinash" due to this eclipse. So this is bazaar, every thing is sellable, fear and feelings also. When will Indian society break these chains? Will these channels be regulated through some mechanism for the rubbish they serve? Only time will tell. Till then, just wait and watch!
First is : the possible impact of new 10 Rs. coin in the buying behavior of Indian consumers.
Second is: the surprise retirement of Andrew Flintoff from test cricket about which I came to know, when I switched on the television listen to the news this evening.
Third is: the total solar eclipse on 22nd of this month and how it is being considered in India.
I wanted to write on all three. But, third seems more appropriate. Although, solar eclipse is a common phenomenon, but in India, centuries old superstitions still exist. This eclipse is of its own kind as next one will be in 2034 in India, twenty five years later. Hence, most of us have one possible last chance to see it in their life times. As, this may be a good experience to watch. But important is, still in 21st century, superstitions are deep rooted in Indian society. Psychologically, everyone fears from any kind of loss, whether it is economical, physical or emotional. So, fear is a good business and so called "dharm ke thekedar" have always miked from many centuries and still doing that. And, the new entrants in this business are our modern day Hindi news channels. Like all other previous occasions, this time also, they have again called their future specialists to tell the public about the upcoming disasters, "vinash" due to this eclipse. So this is bazaar, every thing is sellable, fear and feelings also. When will Indian society break these chains? Will these channels be regulated through some mechanism for the rubbish they serve? Only time will tell. Till then, just wait and watch!
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