Fanaatic

Fanaatic but not fantastic. That can be said not only for the politician’s move of banning Fanaa in Gujrat, Yashraj films tussle with the multiplexes for screening the movie but also for the movie itself. In the end what mattered most is the biggest disappointment.
Expectations were high especially after all the controversies. But turned out to be a big dud. Inspite of Aamir Khan and the talented Kajol’s presence, the movie fails to impress. The movie fails to convey anything. In fact, makes you wonder what the writer and the director were trying to convey, if at all. It starts off nicely and just when you begin to get involved, the film veers in the usual Yashraj formula direction. Of undying love. But then to think of it, even that has not been conveyed properly this time round. The magic of that also is missing. You don’t feel any emotions for the lead pair. You just want the movie to end. And it ends in a very expected manner as well. The end does not shock you or leave you with any emotions. It’s good in bits and pieces. But as a whole not very interesting. Remember DDLJ or more recently Hum-Tum? These films managed to touch a chord. Somewhere down the line this film does not appeal at all. It leaves you disappointed. After all with two of India’s most talented actors in the movie, one talented director; great producer, a little better was expected. Or should it be said that too many good cooks spoil the broth!

Ticket-less Travel: The Best Option

Reservations needed. We need to catch the development train. And we cannot travel ticket-less. After all, it’s illegal!

That is what the government seems to be saying. The recent announcement of reservation for medical students seems to be reflecting this opinion. After all India is on the road to development. How can they afford to miss the train?

But what the government seems to be forgetting is that this is one train on which they can travel ticket-less. Or rather would be best if traveled ticket-less. The destination will be reached and in a much better way. This reservation will be better with first come (ranked) first served basis (admission) criteria. And to come first the people will need merit certificate and not the caste certificate.
No denying the fact that reservations are needed, but are they needed at such high level? Are they needed for a profession like medical? Wouldn’t it be better to first educate the people in the rural areas? Wouldn’t it do the country good if basic primary education is provided to all and sundry in the country? Wouldn’t that make it lot easier for the development train to reach its destination and in a much more successful way? Or is the ticketed traveling a ticket for political fame and prosperity? From the looks of it sure looks like a political card. But looking at the way the situation is, the card has not really worked like a trump card.