Those accused of rape should not be granted bail and people of the society should socially boycott such individuals. The crime of rape is no less than murder and there is no ground to grant bail to the criminal. Molestation and sexual assault as a threat to civilized society.

It is the responsibility of the government to provide assistance to the victim and restore her mental health. It is not enough to provide just financial assistance to the victim. It requires much more to be done. Society should be socially boycott those people who named in rape cases

Delhi has been struck yet again with a series of bomb blasts.

With the news rocking the city’s weekend trends and plans, the question strikes yet again, are we vigilant enough to ever stop such incidents.

Hearing stories and watching news on TV only brings back the haunting memories of the not so distant past, from Bangalore or Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur…. the list is endless.

It only shocks and irritates everyone with a feeling of helplessness, to view the blood ridden sight of bodies being carried from the Central Park, CP to RML hospital or Suchita Kriplani, hospitals which prove they are armed and ready for a invisible war and a continuous battle that we all are involved in.

The police reviewing the remains of the bomb sites even at the late hours of the night to make sure that the silence of the Saturday night doesn’t give way to another horrific Sunday morning and producing sounds of blasts again.

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 officially kicked off last night with a sizzling launch party at Lutyen’s in New Delhi and scheduled on November 9, 2008. The launch party was attended by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, L K Bhanot - Secretary of AFI and CEO of Airtel - Manoj Kohli. The whole event will be organised by renowned sport event organizing agency - Procam International, who has been organising this event since its opening. Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 is the fourth edition of this marathon series and it is one of the richest Marathons in the world.</p> Earlier, its last three edition were known by Hutch Delhi Half Marathon and lastly as Vodafone Delhi Half Marathon. It is great way of developing spirit of unity in top cities despite of busy schedule. Also, it draws major charity options which helps the deprived people of society. Like Previous year editions, the organizer Procam International has also promised that this edition will also see huge celebrities running on the Delhi roads. This time, Delhi Half Marathon has Airtel as its main sponsor, so people can expect that they would see superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Music Director A R Rahman in its promotion and in the marathon too.Indian Music Maestro A R Rahman has prepared and exclusive Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 soundtrack.The registration processes has been started from today (10 September, 2008). You can also register online on this link: http://reg.adhm.indiatimes.com./marathon/marathon.jsp?eventid=104For more Information you can also read: http://www.headlinesindia.com/state-news/delhi/delhi-half-marathon-gets-richer-by-usd-50000-1352.html

The situation in Bihar is worsening day by day as river Kosi changed its 200 years old path. Lakhs of people are facing the threat for life as many have already lost this war and left the world.

In this critical situation the efforts which have been making by different rescue agencies are not enough. Although several rescue teams have been sent to the flood affected areas but still the condition there is not under control. Border Security Force(BSF) has also deployed to face the challenging situation and rescue the flood victims in Bihar.

 BSF has already deployed its 381 men along with 73 boats in flood affected Supaul, Araria, Saharsa and Purnia districts. The BSF personnel have alone rescued 32,010 marooned people but there are many more to be rescued from these areas. The arrangements should be reviewed and reviewed as soon as possible otherwise thousands of people lost their life. The state and Central government should wake-up and understand the intensity of the situation before the people of this very ‘democratic’ country lost their faith on them.

The Central Government employees’ union office was in a state of shock.

They had been working for many months now, getting ready for the strike. Banners and posters had been ordered already. The entire logistics was ready to get to action. The project management team was in full gear. When and where will be the protest marches, what will be the slogans, who would be doing the sloganeering, who would go on the relay hunger strikes..

The top union leader had been working on his physical self too. He had signed up with the VLCC so he would look in good shape on the television cameras once the strike started. He would have to meet the media several times, after all. He was also ensuring that he did not eat very spicy or oily stuff - his voice was equally critical and important, after all.

The strike had to be timed in the festival season. Somewhere between Raksha Bandhan and Diwali was usually the best time. And with that in mind, all preparations were in full gear. After all, to take the strike across the nation required enormous effort and coordination.

Of course, as always, the reason for the strike had to be more pay. And this year, although the 6th Pay Commission recommendations were approved, there was the big reason of inflation, and the union had made up their mind that they will demand a minimum of 10-15% hike beyond the 40% increase as per the 6th Pay Commission.

It was war. And they were ready. With all ammuniations and strategy.

And then it seems, the government just removed the floor from below their feet! And which is why the union office was in a state of shock.

In one swift move, the goverment stole all the thunder that was yet to come from the unions, by approving a 20% hike on top of the 6th Pay Commission recommendations. So what if it will put a huge additional burden on the government coffers. After all, it was a question of 55 lakh votes.. oops 55 lakh central government employees!

Well, the government must have its reasons to take this step. But the union office was in complete chaos. What do they do with their elaborate plans? What do they do with the banners and the posters? All the volunteers who had agreed to commit their time for the strikes? And the union leader, who had got a new wardrobe ready to accompany his make-over appearance?

Total shambles, they were in. Utter confusion. Jolted.

Finally when the shock wore off, the union leaders could only think of one thing - REVENGE!

They would not let the government get away. They could not miss their limelight. They would not let their plans and efforts go to waste.

And thats when they decided to go on a strike with a difference!

Now that they had got their 21% additional salary hike, it was time to show the government and the citizens of the country, what they could do! And they got into action..

The decision was taken. They would work extra hard. They would surprise everyone with their speed and efficiency. They will work with such pace that the politicians will not know what hit them.

And so the strike with a difference started.

Files started getting moving ahead in government offices as if they were on a high speed conveyor belt. The police started closing crime cases before the ‘protectors’ could even try to intervene. Income tax files got closed and refunds started getting mailed out at a rapid pace. The postmen moved mail so quickly and accurately, that the courier companies went out of business. Railway trains started moving on the dot of time, and the regulars who jauntered into the platform a few minutes late, could only see the back of the train as it moved away from the station.

The unions were rejoicing. They had managed to create so much chaos amongst the people and the politicians that everyone was shaken up. Complaints started reaching the politicians. Industry representations asked to meet ministers complaining about this sudden change that they were unprepared for. Some of them threatened to reduce their patronage for the party, if this were to carry on.

Matters went to such a head that the PMO also got the hear about the mess that was created. Industry representatives met the PM and complained, “How can they move the files so fast? We had submitted the proposals expecting the approvals to come after 6 months. And the approvals are received in just 2 days. We are not at all ready. How can we move the projects so fast. Please help us, otherwise, we will have to close down our projects.”

An emergency cabinet meeting had to be called. The labour minister spilled the beans. He shared with his colleagues the reasons for this sudden speed amongst the government employees. The union leader was summoned for the meeting. He knew his hour of glory had come. Finally he got to use some of the new wardrobe he had acquired for the strike that never happened. Negotiations were held. Finally the government, under the huge pressure of the union, had to bow down.

Next day, there was a notification that the 21% increase in central government wages was withdrawn.

This was  cue for the union to take up the matter. The banners and posters were back in use. The strike was on!

Ah.. everyone breathed easily once again. The strike lasted for 2 full days. The union leader gave 47 interviews to the press, had 12 meets for the television channels, and was able to show off his smart attire in full glory. The demand was to reinstate the 21% hike that was earlier announced.

The labour minister agreed to meet the union leader. With tons of television cameras following them, and with lots of excellent poses given, the two finally huddled into the meeting room.

After few hours, they came out with their big smiles. The union leader announced that there was an agreement reached, and the strike will be withdrawn. The labour minister on his part conveyed that a 15% hike had been agreed upon as a fair settlement.

All was well. Things returned back to normal. Files started moving slow again. Trains started getting late, the postmen crawled once more. Whew.. everyone heaved a sigh of relief.

Oh, the union leader.. he started his usual routine again. The good life. He did not need to worry about his appearance now, until the next year. In fact, he took his extended family for a well earned vacation to Switzerland.

He was last seen entering a Swiss bank in Zurich, for making some “transaction”. Perhaps just using the ATM for some small change?