Why favour Favours?

Just a few days ago, I was sitting late at office, waiting for my bus when a colleague of mine suddenly buzzed me. I was startled to hear that he was asking me to lend him some money! To my luck (or the lack of it?), I had almost no cash that day, and politely apologised to him. But he surprised me even more by asking me if I could arrange for it from some other person!! Again, since it was late and no one was around, I told him this was not possible, and that I am sorry.
Later on, I was told by another colleague of mine that this chap frequently asks for such a favour and never returns the money back!! - LUCKY ME:-)

Even more recently, I've noticed that our Auto-rikshaw drivers are no less at demanding some extra bucks as a favour! Anytime after 8:30 or so, whichever place you are going to, there is always a demand for Rs. 10 or 20 extra; the poor man needs to go back to the auto-stand and find a customer, you see!! And this is assuming that they have agreed to drive you to your area, which only happens after a few futile attempts!

Some people seem to have a habit of making ridiculous request in the name of asking a favour! Hope I don't pop with anger the next time something like this happens!!

Is saffron the only colour?????

This blog is once again inspired by a friend's posting on the same movie...

I saw RDB just yesterday..... must say I was glad to see Aamir Khan back to his comical self!! But on a slightly sombre note, I was not very convinced about the patriotic message given out in the movie. Its like trying to say martyrism is the only way to show one's patriotism!!

I am not a great patriot myself... (or maybe I am!!), but this is what I thought:

We have a tri-coloured flag to symbolize the very fact that our countrymen can boast of different qualities such as: Sacrifice/Bravery, Peace and Economic Prosperity. Clearly, each of these are equally important for our development. But on the silver screen, it is mostly saffron which is glorified.

Of course, there can be no comparison of our martyrs to anyone else in terms of gallantry and unflinched love (for the country)! It is indeed the supreme act of patriotism. However, I don't think the rest of us need to feel that we are letting the country down, by not serving the armed forces, or by not taking to the streets protesting against the Govt's misdeeds.

We can also be patriotic if we are sincere and diligent at our workplace; we can also be patriotic every time we ensure that we are not part of any bribing; we can also be patriotic every time we consciously save a national resource (water, food, paper, fuel etc...); we can also be patriotic every time we cheer for an Indian to win in any match or tournament!! (But definitely not by partying away always, and cribbing eternally...)

This may not be everyday; but if you find yourself doing such things consistently and relentlessly, I'm sure you can call yourself patriotic. Patriotism begins at home - can we say that???!!!

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Well, in case any one had bothered to view my profile, they might have been dismayed to see an empty Blog-list! The thing is, I came with a silly blog long ago, but never had the time (or inclination) to continue with it. Not so anymore.... (I must thank a lot of other regulars here on inspiring me to start again).

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