Criminals We used to hear the stories of Bihar or Maharashtra where a group of Shiv Sainiks enters a government office beats some government officer and blacks his face. But this kind of incident had never happened in Punjab but now it has happened. And this was waiting to happen as its preliminary signs had started to show during the Moga Municipal Council elections. A political leader and his sons, with the help of goons had pointed their gun at the reporters and had kept the District Commissioner and Police Chief at the doors of a polling booth while they themselves had casted the votes. Another Akali Dal Legislator has shoot at a BJP Legislator and has put his car on fire. A few weeks ago another Akali Dal Legislator had abused a senior BJP minister in his own home. All these incidents indicate that except Prakash Singh Badal’s clean personality, criminal elements have entered the Akali Dal under his son’s leadership. During his 60 years of political career, Badal was never blamed of ruling with the help goons. When he is now at the last state of his political career and is about to retire, the second line leadership of his party is determined to tarnish his ‘gentleman leader’s’ image. Incident This is an unimportant incident if we consider the geographical size of India but for the public of Punjab it has become an eye opener. This happened on June 19 in the District of Ludhiana. It was a very big incident which is an indication of the failure of the Punjab administrative machinery but for Punjab Government it has no importance. Chief Minister tried to ignore the matter by saying that the guilty will not be spared. But in reality nothing has been done. The accused people are wandering free while the police are so shameless that it has not taken any action against the accused people. It is not an unimportant incident that a Tehsildar (Megistrate) was pulled from his seat, brought into the open and mercilessly beaten by some miscreants. It did not end here. All his clothes (except undergarments) put off and then again beaten. When he was lying naked on the ground and goons of a political leader were mercilessly beating him nobody came to his rescue except a Khokhewala (tea bender) while all the other government officials remained only the meek [...]
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Maurya Empire:
June 26th, 2009 
Aman Maurya Empire: The most powerful empire in the history of ancient India was Maurya’s. Mauryan Dynasty ruled on India from 321 t 185 BC. The origin of Maurya Empire was in the Indo-Gangetic plains, which was kingdom of Magadha which is the modern Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. The capital of Maurya Empire was Pataliputra which is the modern Patna. The founder of Maurya Empire Chandragupta Maurya was found Empire in 322 BC. He defeated Nanda Dynasty and ruled over central and western India. The empire had fully established his majesty on the Northwestern India by 320 BC. At its great extent, he stretched north and east area which is modern Assam. In the west side he reached beside modern Pakistan. The empire was the one of the largest empire ruled over ancient India. The empire was dissolved with the foundation of Sunga Dynasty in 185 BC. The empire rule came into its end after fifty year of Ashoka’s rule. Magadha Defeat: To take over rule on Magadha, Chanakya encouraged Chandragupta and his army. Chanakya was a very intelligent professor and had wide network. Chandragupta used his network and gathered many young men from across Magadha and other provinces. They also encouraged Nanda Dynasty men to fight against their cruel emperor King Dhana. The people of Nanda Dynasty were very upset with their emperor. So they were ready to fight against him. The men included in the war against Magadha were former general of Taxila, students of Chanakya and the rulers of small state. Chandragupta achievements: Under his ruling period, agriculture and economics activities expanded across India. He defeated trans-Indus region under Macedonian. Seleucus I, an Alexander’s army general attacked on Chandragupta but he defeated him. He established a centralized state with administration of Pataliputra. He was the much disciplined nature personality. He lived a simple and honest life during his administration. He did not know how to write. Ashoka the Great: The grandson of Chandragupta was Ashokavardhan Maurya. He was better known as Ashoka the great was a brilliant commander. He was ambitious and aggressive ruler but he proved his sincerity by defeating Kalinga. This was a pivotal war in the history of ancient India. Near about 100,000 soldiers and civilians were killed in this war. Out of which about 10,000 were Ashoka’s own men. There were many people and families which were affected badly during this [...]
Pak SC Dismisses Review Petition of Sarabjeet
June 25th, 2009 Aman Decision Indian prisoner Sarabjeet Singh’s review petition has been dismissed by the Pakistan Supreme Court and now his life is dependant on Presisent Asif Ali Zardari’s mercy. Sarabjeet has been projected responsible for 1990’s bomb blasts in Pakistan and an anti-terrorism court had declared him responsible for the crime and had sentenced him to death. A bench of judges of Supreme Court led by Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed has upheld his death sentence. It must be learnt that Sarabjeet had challenged anti-terror court’s decision in the Supreme Court and his mercy petition is also lying in the President office. His lawyer Rana Abdul Hameed had failed to appear in the court in some last hearings and the latest one. His lawyer failed to give any specific reason for his absence. At one time he said that he could not reach the court in time and thus failed to attend the court proceedings which resulted in what was not being expected by the Indian people and the peace lovers of both of the countries. Rana Abdul Hameed told the reporters that he could not attend the court proceedings because now he is a government lawyer. He told that Punjab government had appointed him Additional Advocate last year. All this indicates about some foul play. We can say that whole of the Pakistani machinery is working to hang Sarabjeet as early as possible. Some reports had also emerged that Sarabjeet could not pay the fees of his lawyer that was why he was absent from the court. The Bench has upheld the decision saying that there is no one available to defend him. Courts and Government The decision has once again pulled the attention of the people and media of both the countries and also of the international media. Sarabjeet’s fate is now in the hands of the Pakistani President. There is only one hope of his survival and it is from the President office. When President’s spokes person Farhatullah Babbar was asked about Supreme Court’s decision regarding Sarabjeet’s death sentence, he declined to comment. Last year’s April 1 was the date when Sarabjeet was to be hanged but because of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’s inference in the matter had resulted in dismissal of the sentence. Lahore High Court had also upheld his death sentence in 2003 and then in August, 2005 Supreme Court had also dismissed his review petition. [...]
Monsoon Delayed Farmers in Trouble
June 25th, 2009 Aman Monsoon Delayed monsoon has increased the problems of the farmers of India especially of north-Indian farmers but on the other hand state and the centre governments are reluctant to declare the situation officially a ‘draught’. Metrological department had predicted that this year the monsoon will be late by 15 days as compared to the normal monsoon. It has also been predicted that this year whole of the India will witness below than normal rainfall during the rainy season. Thus delayed monsoon has created the danger of another draught and the related predictions have created horrors of bad effect on the rural economy that is totally based on the conditions of season. Minister Prithavirak Chauhan had told the reporters a few days ago that during the months of June, July and September south-west monsoon will be below normal. For whole of the country the average rainfall will be around 93 per cent which is 3 per cent less as compared to the April month’s prediction about the rainy season. He did not answer any other question about the present situation. He did not show any seriousness to answer the questions related to the water scarcity and draught situation. He only said that at present the situation so serious as it is being projected but every department of the government has plans to meet any kind of situation. Farmers In north-India the sowing of paddy has started and the demand for water and electricity supply is very high but the availability of electricity and canal water is unable to meet demands of the farmers. Farmers have delayed the sowing of various crops because of delayed monsoon. In the states of Punjab and Haryana the farmers have started to agitate against their respected governments for inadequate electricity and water supply. In the absence of proper electricity supply and delayed monsoon farmers have resorted to alternatives to sow their paddy and other crops in time which has increased the amount of investments. It must be learnt that wheat production was very low because of the late rainfall and it had decreased the incomes of the farmers. In some areas of the north-Indian stated the farmers could not even get enough production that could be equal to their investments and many had committed suicides but all these issues could not find the headlines of various national level newspapers. It had happened because it [...]
People and Politicians of Punjab
June 24th, 2009 Aman Change of Thinking It is the rule of nature that people come and go but the life goes on its way. Like it people come on the centre stage of every political party, stay there for some time and then disappear with the one blow of fate but political parties keep on their natural business. It is the irony that Congress party that was responsible for Operation Blue Star and anti-Sikh riots has returned to power after 25 years of the Operation Blue Star. Some people have started to say that Sikhs have forgiven Congress for its crimes. Their views are based on some facts. In the Punjab assembly elections of 1992 and 2002 people of Punjab had elected Congress Party to form government in the state. And in 2004 and 2009’s Lok Sabha elections Congress and its allies have been elected to form government in the centre. It must be learnt that in all these elections Sikh voters have voted in favor of Congress party or its allies. Now some people have started to ask the question that, have the Sikhs forgiven Congress after 25 years of Operation Blue Star. After analyzing and comparing the past and the present atmosphere and the Sikh mentality we reach the point that character, thinking etc of parties and people kept on changing and it is also the fact that every person has his individual thinking and character. We can reinforce it by saying that ‘change is the rule of life’. We can say that the thinking of Congress leaders of nineties was definitely different from today’s Congress leaders. People have not forgiven that thinking but have welcomed the new thinking. Partiality Sikhism is world’s newest religion and it has suffered a lot in the hands of the rulers of Indian subcontinent especially Muslims. This did not end here. When India was under British rule it were the Sikhs who were in the forefront to throw the colonizers forcefully out of India and they paid a heavy price for it. But when India got freedom it was believed that Punjabis especially Sikhs will now be able to live a peaceful and prosperous life. But all these dreams proved out to be just dreams when Punjab was neglected by various centre governments. This is evident from various farmer and other movements. It is [...]
A Professor Turned Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh
June 23rd, 2009 Aman Manmohan Singh: A person who is known not in India but also in world and worth great respect across the world. He is the one of the most dignified person of India. He is also the first person from the Sikh community who hold this position in the Indian politics. He is the one who hold the office. I think this introduction is enough for this stupendous person of India. This is none another than Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh who is 14th Prime Minister. He is the only prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru who resumed his position once again after completing five successful years. Yes, he became second time as Prime Minister on May 22, 2009. First time he was selected as president in 2004. As a prime minister he is playing his duty very well. The administration of Manmohan concentrates more on the general problems of India. They try to find out the reasons of reducing economic growth, and other general affairs. They concentrate more on the debt relief to poor farmer, tax policies. He achieved many achievements which are better for India and Indian people. By profession Manmohan Singh is an economist. Early Age: The current prime minister of the India was born in a Sikh community. He was born on September 26, 1932 in Gah, Punjab. It is now in Pakistan chakwal district. He was one of the children of Amrit Kaur and Gurmukh Singh. He was one of his 10 siblings who were intelligent and determined to get education. The early age of the Manmohan Singh was not so commendable. He belonged to a very poor farming family who was very religious by nature. His father owned a shop of dry fruits. His mother was a religious woman who was god fearing. Manmohan Singh did not get too much affection of his mother as she was died in his young age. His Grandmother took her custody and he was brought up by her. After his mother death he was very close to his grandmother. His family moved to Amritsar when he was only 14 years old. After that he completed his studies in the schools of Amritsar. Since his childhood he is an intelligent and hardworking student. He studied at that time when there was no light in the villages. He was so passionate about the study that he studied under candlelight. Education: As [...]
Bollywood News
June 20th, 2009 Aman Slumdog Actor Danny Boyle’s Oskar winning film Slumdog Millionaire’s Indian child actor Azharudin Mohammad Ismail is not now a slumdog. Very soon he will be in his new flat he has got from the ‘Jai Ho Trust’. According to news the trust has fulfilled all the necessary guidelines and qualifications to buy a flat for Mohammad Azharudin and very soon he will be in his new flat. It must be learnt that Slumdog Millionaire child Actors’ makeshift homes had been demolished by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation a few days ago. Hritik-Suzain Relations Though there are rumors in circulation of break-up between Hritik Roshan and his wife Suzain Khan but the truth is it that they are very happy with each other. Recently they were seen together in a hotel and were looking very happy. They talked about their marriage life and also about non-violence. They believe that marriage is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. They said that if one gets married to whom he loves then it is incomparable to any other happiness of the world. Reminding his marriage, Hritik said that for him it is a memorable moment of his life. It must be learnt that Hritik is in headlines because of his affair with his co-star and Mexican girl Barbara Mori for some months and many rumors have been heard about their relationship. They both are working in a film named ‘Kites’ together. Recently they both had participated in Kahn Film Festival for the promotion of ‘Kites’. Shooting in Australia according to a news Indian film industry, bollywood’s biggest group Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees has decided to stop shooting in Australia in wake of the racial attacks on Indians in that country. Its chief Dinesh Chaturvedi said that they believe in non-cooperation and whatever is happening in Australia it is shameful. And the Australian government has not taken any step against the racial attackers. It must be learnt that some famous and hit Hindi films like ‘Salaam Namaste’, ‘Chak de India’, ‘Hey Baby’ and ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ were shot in Australia. But Indian film industry wants to get united against the racial attacks on the Indians in Australia. Super star Amitabh Bachchan has decided not to accept an award from an Australian [...]
BJP after Elections
June 19th, 2009 Aman Differences BJP and its patron Sangh Pariwar (family) have not yet recovered from the shocking defeat of last Lok Sabha elections and now internal differences have increased their problems. BJP’s Punjab leadership is not happy with its alliance partner Akali Dal (Badal) government. It analyzed the reasons that were responsible for their defeat in the state and according to them Akali government ignored the urban areas and the BJP leadership in the state which was a major reason behind party workers’ depression during the elections. After the defeat, differences had started to emerge within the party but for a lot of time BJP’s main leadership tried to ignore these differences. But all the differences came to surface when Surendra Kulkarni, who is Lal Krishan Advani Chief Advisor had got published an article in some papers in which he had mentioned some reasons that caused BJP’s defeat in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Even Sangh Pariwar was targeted in this article. According to him Varun Gandhi episode had also affected party’s image. He advised that BJP can not succeed till then it gives up the negative approach. When people started to oppose Kulkarni’s views then his patron Lal Krinshan Advani came to front and tried to save him by saying that he is a reporter and he expressed his views as a reporter. Advani Some of the main party leaders were not happy with LK Advani who had taken the indirect responsibility for party’s shocking defeat in the Lok Sabha elections by declining to become the leader of opposition. But when some of his associates forced him to change his decision he immediately accepted the post of the opposition leader. This had not ended here. Everyone was stunned to see when he appointed his favorite Arun Jaitly as the party leader in Rajya Sabha and got Shushma Swaraj appointed as his successor in Lok Sabha. To keep the opposing people quite Advani and his supporters said that Sangh Pariwar had influenced them to take these steps. If this would not have been done then a war of posts could have begun between the second line leaders. Aftershocks After it leaders from both the sides of BJP started to express their views and differences in press. With this it became evident that who is in favor of Advani and who is in his opposite side. Though [...]
Indian Government and Professional Education
June 18th, 2009 Aman Indian Education System It is out misfortune that we have failed to provide primary education to the children of 6-14 age groups. And now centre and state governments have started to give simple and technical education in private hands. India’s invaluable youth is today wandering in foreign countries in search of professional education and work and are falling prey to the racial attacks. People’s honestly saved money is going to the foreigner banks. After the 60 years of independence we have failed to provide work-oriented education to our youth. The reality is it that 2.50 lakh youths go abroad to do studies every year. And with it India’s 50.000 crore rupees are transferred to the economies of other countries and at the other end it is affecting the Indian economy adversely. People are spending this money to get work-oriented education and it is expected that by getting the professional education they will get work in those countries but in those countries the job opportunities are decreasing every year. Our governments have failed to make such kind of educational policies that could fasten the relationship between education and job opportunities. India’s 418 universities and 16885 colleges are increasing the numbers of its white-color military. Out of it 90 per cent people are not considered able enough to do jobs. Except it, many rich families have been allowed to open private universities. But government and all the other responsible agencies have no answer to the question of job guaranty to those students who will get education from these private universities. Without work-oriented and technical education, job opportunities can not be creating or increased for the youth of India. Figures Knowledge Commission has recommended the opening of 1500 new universities for India’s population of 130 crore. And central government has shown some seriousness to this recommendation and has issued ten thousand crores to provide higher education. 100 IITs and IIMs can be opened every year with the money that is transferred to other counties every year when Indian students go to those countries. Professionals play an important role in their country’s economic progress. But it is out misfortune that out school system is in a ‘dilapidated and devastated’ situation. For the 95 per cent students, technical and work oriented education is just a dream. Professional education institutes are the base of every country’s economic progress. But the [...]
Delhi Sultanate:
June 17th, 2009 Aman Delhi Sultanate: It refers to Muslim states who ruled in India from 1206 to 1526. There were may rulers like Turkic and Pashtun who ruled from Delhi. The different dynasties include the Mamluk dynasty, Khilji dynasty, Sayyid dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty and Lodhi dynasty. Delhi Sultanate was immersed in 1526 by Mughal Empire. Mamluk dynasty: Mamluk dynasty came into existence in 1206. Mohammad Ghori, the second Muslim attacker fought two battles of Tarain with Prithviraj Chauhan. He established his control after winning the second battle. Under his control all rulers were slaves of Mohammed Ghori. That’s why Mamluk dynasty also known as Slave dynasty. The governor of his dynasty was Qutubuddin Aibak. He started constructing Qutub Minar in his dynasty. The Qutub Minar was completed in his successor Iltumish. The daughter of Iltumish was the first female ruler from the Muslim world. She was blessed by God and performed the administrator work very efficiently. The Mamluk dynasty brought to an end in 1290. Khalji dynasty: Khalji dynasty started his ruling period in 1290 after defeating Mamluk dynasty. It was Afghan ruling dynasty. They were the second Muslim dynasty. They ruled over large area of South Asia. During the Mohammed Ghori rule, Khalji had established them as rulers of Bengal. They were responsible for eliminating the rule of Mamluks. Khalji defeated Gujarat and Malwa. After that they started its victory journey from south of Narmada river to Tamil Nadu. The emperor of the Khalji dynasty was faithlessness, ferocity. The Khalji for higher degree promoted Persian language. The Khalji dynasty concluded in 1320. Tughlaq dynasty: The tughlaq dynasty established in 1320 after Khalji dynasty. It was established by Ghiyasuddin tughlaq. He was a military commander under the Khalji dynasty. He was also known as Ghazi Malik. The Tughlaq was offspring of Turks. They were basically from Afghanistan but had lived in India from long time. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was succeeded by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq. He was very anxious monarch. He had made many plans for development but all in vain. They all were failed due to [poor planning or can say because of his bad luck. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was the liberal in religion sphere. He favored non orthodox faction of society. He was succeeded by Firuz Shah who totally reversed his policies. After his death the dynasty becomes week. The Tughlaq dynasty comes to an end in 1413. Sayyid dynasty: Sayyid dynasty ruled [...]
