This letter written by a Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam , was posted on New America Media on March 19th. It is a testimonial to the strength of the Japanese spirit and an interesting slice of life near the epicenter of Japan's crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam, author of "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres." Shanghai Daily condensed it.
About Me
- Chaitanya Godbole
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Analyst, Investor, Student, Animal Lover, Gaming Enthusiast, Saarthi, Hindu Nationalist, Seeker and Chaitanya! I take immense pride as a Bhaaratiya and as a Hindu - I have complete faith that the Sanatani value system can truly guide us towards inner peace which forms the nucleus of all my actions. I like to think of myself as a Thought Provoker and an Inquisitive Traveler committed to my nation’s tryst with destiny - to realize the dreams of Arya Chanakya, Swami Vivekananda, Veer Savarkar, Shivaji Maharaj, APJ Abdul Kalam and many more. My Faith: No cause is lost if there is 1 mad guy left to fight for it! My Motto: God give me courage to change what I can, the strength to accept what I can’t and the wisdom to know the difference! My Principle: Ask not what the nation does for you, ask what you can do for your nation! My Driving Force: Karen Raven's quote, "Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only much as I dream can I be" My Goal: To make myself a better person today, than what I was yesterday!
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Awakening the Ombudsman....
A few days back as I was patiently awaiting the start of the Mumbai vs Delhi IPL match, I noticed a message from the operator which read "Celebrate India's Victory against Corruption"
It referred to Anna Hazare's fast upto death against the irregularities in the Lokpal Bill and the autonomy of the Government regarding the same. It was indeed heartening to observe many a youth like you and me, support the fast and what it symbolized in any way possible. Some joined Anna at the Jantar Mantar or some observed similar fasts in their own cities while some other conveyed their support through the social network or other media. Now, is this really happening? If it is, is it enough? or once again "something" is premature?
It referred to Anna Hazare's fast upto death against the irregularities in the Lokpal Bill and the autonomy of the Government regarding the same. It was indeed heartening to observe many a youth like you and me, support the fast and what it symbolized in any way possible. Some joined Anna at the Jantar Mantar or some observed similar fasts in their own cities while some other conveyed their support through the social network or other media. Now, is this really happening? If it is, is it enough? or once again "something" is premature?
Monday 4 April 2011
Power without Responsibility....
Wow! What a victory 2 days back!!
Great character displayed by the Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Men in Blue to win the Cricket World Cup 2011! Since the loss to South Africa in the group stage, Dhoni was abused and criticized like never before but the man with his frankness, his fearlessness and with his huge reservoir of self belief overcame all that was thrown at him and defied pressure to inspire the Team to its greatest tournament victory ever. Being an ardent cricket lover, I have followed the world cup keenly; in fact like most of you, have not missed a single ball of India’s matches after the group stages. What has intrigued me the most are the reactions and responses to this journey throughout the World Cup right from the loss against South Africa to the Final victory against Sri Lanka at Mumbai. There are a few questions which arose in my mind and I find them worth sharing as they reflect human psychology.
Great character displayed by the Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Men in Blue to win the Cricket World Cup 2011! Since the loss to South Africa in the group stage, Dhoni was abused and criticized like never before but the man with his frankness, his fearlessness and with his huge reservoir of self belief overcame all that was thrown at him and defied pressure to inspire the Team to its greatest tournament victory ever. Being an ardent cricket lover, I have followed the world cup keenly; in fact like most of you, have not missed a single ball of India’s matches after the group stages. What has intrigued me the most are the reactions and responses to this journey throughout the World Cup right from the loss against South Africa to the Final victory against Sri Lanka at Mumbai. There are a few questions which arose in my mind and I find them worth sharing as they reflect human psychology.
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