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 lo...