Poster - Anna Hazare in Mysore and Bangalore in May 2011

As mentioned in my previous post - Anna Hazare will be in Bangalore on 6th of May 2011. Here is the poster containing the same information... Do pass the same on to everybody you know to take part in this event against corruption...

Let us kick Corruption out of India... Let us save India from Politicians.

Find more information about the event here or here. 

Poster: Anna Hazare in Bangalore

PS. Except the posters, the rest of the words written over here in this post and all the other posts, except otherwise mentioned, are my own. They do not hold any person, institute, or organization responsible for anything mentioned here.

Also, this movement is not against any single political party. But it is a national movement to only save India and its citizens from the jaws of the biggest monster (aka Corruption) Mother India has seen in the recent days of her existence in this world.

Anna Hazare in Mysore and Bangalore in May 2011

We all know the now famous Anna Hazare... the latest news is that he is coming to Bangalore. This month (April 2011) it was announced by India Against Corruption, Bangalore's campaign that Anna Hazare will be visiting Bangalore in the first week of May. 

Anna Hazare will be visiting Mysore on 5th of May 2011 and the next day that is 6th of May 2011 he will be in Bangalore to address the crowd about the national movement against corruption. On 6th of May 2011, Anna Hazare will address the gathering of people belonging to all ages at the National High School Grounds, Basavanagudi, Bangalore at 2PM. The place and timings information for the 5th May gathering at Mysore shall be updated soon in this blog.

What more can be of good news to all of us? The fast-onto-death was majorly supported by the youth of the country, and we are sure that the same youth will come forward once again in support for a cause which is against corruption and making the country a better place to live in.

Come one... come all... Lets support for the right cause, and make the cause go in the right direction.

Please forward this information to all the people you know and make your presence felt at the above mentioned centers on the above mentioned dates.

Tilt shift photography - A first try

My first try at Tilt-shift photography...

Tilt-shift photography is all about making the photographs of the real world look like miniature models either by using specialized lenses or through post processing of photographs.

All the photographs uploaded here are post-processed using GIMP-2.

Here are 2 good links about tilt-shift photography. In the days to come, I shall try out more of tilt-shift photography.
1. http://www.digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-tilt-shift-photography
2. http://tiltshiftable.com/

An empty street in Cochin, Kerala

Same place but smaller modifications in post processing

White Memorial Hall, Gangtok, Sikkim

I guess we were ahead of our time!!

Another one of those classic emails… which is both informative and brings back the memories of the good old days… Do read it to know what I am talking about.

In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren't good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained,

"We didn't have the green thing back in my day."

That's right, they didn't have the green thing in her day.  Back then, they returned their milk bottles, Coke bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, using the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled.
But they didn't have the green thing back her day.

In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn't have an Escalator in every store and office building. They walked to the Grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every Time they had to go two blocks.
But she's right. They didn't have the green thing in her day.

Back then, they washed the baby's diapers because they didn't have The throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line, not in an energy Gobbling machine burning up 220 volts – wind and solar power really Did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always Brand-new clothing.
But she's right, they didn't have the green thing back in her day.

Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in Every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a pizza dish, Not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they Blended and stirred by hand because they didn't have electric Machines to do everything for you. When they packaged a fragile item To send in the mail, they used wadded up newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
But she's right, they didn't have the green thing back then.

Back then, they didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to Cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by Working so they didn't need to go to a health club to run on Treadmills that operate on electricity.
But she's right, they didn't have the green thing back then.

They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty, instead of using a Cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water. They Refilled pens with ink, instead of buying a new pen, and they Replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the Whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But they didn't have the green thing back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar and kids rode their bikes to School or rode the school bus, instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not An entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from Satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest Pizza joint.
But they didn't have the green thing back then!

I GUESS WE WERE AHEAD OF OUR TIME!!!

Kumarswamy Layout - Turahalli forest bike trip

I am planning to do this bike trip of around 13 KM tomorrow morning... I shall be starting from ISRO Layout in Bangalore South. The complete route details along with elevation details are given below.

Place Information: Turahalli is a reserved forest area off Kanakapura road. It is around 8-9 KM from the famous Banashankari Temple at Banashankari in Bangalore. The place is also famous for rock climbing.

More information about the place may be found here...

http://www.dreamroutes.org/saveturahalli/bouldering.html

http://www.dreamroutes.org/saveturahalli/activity.html

http://www.dreamroutes.org/saveturahalli/index.html

http://www.visualquotient.net/index.php/nature-watching-at-ragihalli-and-turahalli-may-30-and-31/

Join Movement Against Corruption @Freedom Park, Bangalore -- You Must Support Anna Hazare

To Every Concerned Indian,

I feel this is the time we need to make a difference in our life by joining the Anti-Corruption Movement initiated by Anna Hazare. I understand people are very much busy with their day to day work and deadlines..But work will be there for whole of the life..We will not get another leader like Anna who can lead us to fight corruption..This is the last and only chance we have got to make a difference...Don't stick on to your television watching IPL match, that is not going to make any difference to your or others' life.

It's Now or Never.

If People cannot make it during their Office hours, please do make it to Freedom Park after office hours. Please do take public transport to the Freedom park, avoid bringing private vehicle. If you are taking bus, take a bus toward Majestic, get down at Mysore Bank Stop, Direction given below

Location:
Freedom Park,
Next to central Jail,
Gandhi Nagar

Being Educated lets make a difference. Give some meaning to your life.

If by any reason you cannot make it please forward message this to other person who can make it to Freedom Park Bangalore, Do give miss call to India against Corruption @ 02261557089 so that your call is registered as support towards this movement
http://www.indiaagainstcorruption.org/

By the way Central Government is trying to Kill RTI Act...

Direction:

Edit: Anna Hazare to break fast tomorrow - 09-04-2011.

PS. This is a forwarded email. Nevertheless an email for a cause, for a better yet a corruption free India.

Who is Anna Hazare and more...

1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

 

3. So what?
This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.

In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?

This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?

He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

 

6. How that can be possible?

He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

8. It's an entirely new thing right..?

In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?

The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.

Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?

A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?

Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.

Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

10. Ok, got it. What can I do?

At least we can spread the message. How?

Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.

At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.

At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.

At least we can pray for his good health