Its nothing but the truth......

Is it really a case of the infamous Western eye ferreting out oriental squalor and peddling as the exotic dirt bowls of the East??? Come on, lets accept the truth. No doubt Amitabh Bachchan is the Shahenshah of Bollywood. In movies, he has acted in many larger than life roles. But he is not ready to accept the reality about India and the way majority of Indians are living. It is indeed necessary to accept the fact that living around with the real situation and someone like Danny, after seeing, analyzing and then acknowledging it for what it is has a great difference. I must say, we must accept the truth, learn from it and work together to get rid of the view which Western world is gobbling on. In fact, "Slumdog Millionaire"is a huge success in its own right. Because of Danny Boyle, Vikas Swarup becomes included in the league of International best selling Authors. Truly “Slumdog Millionaire” showcased some of the most current terrible fact!!! See the fate of the slum boy of Mumbai in the film. His last single correct answer possibly will win him a staggering huge million rupees. But before he could win the game show, police arrested him. How could a slum orphan become so smart and intelligent while those who are richer, more well-informed than him have failed!!! How some one who never attends schools, yet goes on to win the million dolor!!! Eventually the slum underdog beats the ods and win together with issues of love, lost and friendship, which everyone can relate to. After “Salaam Bombay”, this is another film which truly represents the reality of the fate of Indian slum dwellers.

Happy Emoinu Ahongbi

Today is "Emoinu Ahongbi Day", and I wish all of the readers a very Happy Emoinu Day, may Emoinu ema graces them all the happiness and prosperity to their life, family, business and every endeavours in life.

Those who are outside Manipur must be missing the celebration at home. But I personally inquire some of the Manipuri families here in Delhi, they are celebrating Emoinu Ahongbi Day here with the same rituals, grandeur and the grand dinner.

The morning begins with the heart breakening news of Satyam Rs. 7,000 Crore lie. Its very disappointing news, from a branded company like Satyam with many achievement in its credit. Let all these bad news end with the beginning of Emoinu Ahongbi Celebration.

Dilemma of Manipuri Youth

The well educated youths in Manipur face a problem after completing their studies. That is unemployment. Nothing is open. If there is anything, they are private school teachers or loan collectors for so called private banks. And that too the work load is ten times heavier comparing with the salary they get. If someone start thinking of doing their own business, loads of hurdles they have to clear, as the present Manipur society is influence with problems. There is lack of raw materials, market and above all the insecurity the people feel. This is one of the main reason for opting for finding work outside Manipur.

"I personally came to Delhi searching for greener pastor/pasture. I would say that the condition back at home (i.e. Manipur) if not worse is very bad. We don’t have any prospect for a job. And the few that are there are grabbed by people with money and power. There is no prospect for people like us who belong to middle class with no connection" - lamented by a Manipuri student.

"Well, I came here because my parents have become and emotional wreck if I stay there. They are always fearful of me getting killed by either militant or the police. Because that’s the reality there. The greed for some few thousand of money make people a killer there. So, I came here for their sanity" - these are the common answer from most of the Manipuri Students in Delhi.

"One of the main reasons I came here is because I see no prospect of earning money as well as for my career there. Like I was a teacher in private school for two years and they pay me only Rs. 1000 per month. And the duty at school take up all my time which leave me no time for finding or trying for other career option" - Comment by a Manipuri student who is currently pursuing PhD. from a Central University.

"Well, all the system there is corrupted. No hope for common people like us. On one hand is the police/politician/govt. and on the other hand the militant. Its like choosing between the lesser devil. So, I came here to get more exposure as well as to make a life of myself." Another heartbreaking answer from a student of DU.

"I am a mature adult now who can think of its own. And I feel the need to fulfill my responsibilities towards my parents. And I see no way of fulfilling any of those living there. The govt. jobs are less and costly while the private one have no prospect. If, even I work at a call centre here I can earn around Rs. 10000 which I can support myself as well give a portion to my parents." - A call centre Executive from Manipur.

There is very less scope to explore there at Manipur. And above these there is the problem of militant with the government. Every other day there is band and general strike. And every machinery have become stagnant and corrupted. There is no possibility of making a respectable life. All these situations have made the youths to come outside the state and try out something new.

Well, there must be a way. We need to corporate each other, with Government, with NGOs, with every responsible local clubs/organisations for a better tomorrow. Its right time for all of us to work together to get rid of such dilemma.