Abhivyakti

15th August comes every year. From last 63 years, we celebrate it as our Independence day in the form of various functions held at various levels. But, question should be asked whether this day still hold some significance in our hearts today. Do we still give the same respect to this day as was initially? Do we really understand what 15th August means to us? For me, it was just another day. More, it was a Sunday, a day to have lots of fursat and wake up late. So, I woke up late and started following my usual routine, then realized it is 15th August. It was already 11'O clock. Outside the flat, atmosphere was not much different. Prime minister's address to the nation had been over some 3 hours back. So, whatever he has said, was followed through the scrolls of news channels. There was a time, when prabhat pheris were passed through the streets shouting slogans of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" etc. There was so much enthusiasm in those childhood days to go to school, to deliver...

Our national sport is in a mess from a long long time, we all know. But this mess has been converted into a disaster, is now proved from ongoing stir between players and the so-called controlling authority of the game in India i.e. Hockey India. Players have not been paid their dues from quite some time despite sponsors are constantly giving money to HI. Its a hard truth that hockey players not as iconic as cricket players in our country. But, at least, they should be respected. Yet the game officials belonging not only to hockey, but to other sports also behave like maharajas . Player's rights and welfare have no meaning for them. Today Indian hockey is on its knees, yet officials are threatening to sack or suspend the players instead of addressing their concerns and finding some amicable solution. World cup is almost one month away and they have scraped the training camp. Future does not seem very bright. KPS Gill episode in not very old. And, what is happening to CWG preparation...