tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post8619091546667046458..comments2023-07-17T19:23:33.207+05:30Comments on ManMahesh's Journey: Blog Action Day-To Pick or not to PickUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-35827289861424568072011-03-04T11:31:00.478+05:302011-03-04T11:31:00.478+05:30'dhyan rakha karo is ka'....this short sen...'dhyan rakha karo is ka'....this short sentence conveys sooooo much. concern was never so painfully expressed.winter sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498390315460739102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-24184952197717949382008-10-29T12:55:00.000+05:302008-10-29T12:55:00.000+05:30i like the idea of doing this on a monthly basis.....i like the idea of doing this on a monthly basis...or may be once in two months or something..<BR/>mandyMandirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683865681766299232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-21878326684782779582008-10-23T18:56:00.000+05:302008-10-23T18:56:00.000+05:30Parry-Yes, heart is what I followed. Some of us sa...Parry-Yes, heart is what I followed. Some of us said it was illogical but I dint try to find logic.<BR/><BR/>Imp's Mom-I just could not go by her. I dont know why.<BR/><BR/>OcMi-Yes, only and only personal efforts will yield results. No government can do enough.<BR/><BR/>Manish-Thank you so much. You always manage to encourage me.<BR/><BR/>Kiran-Yep, it is just one of the countless things that happen around us.<BR/><BR/>Mandy-It IS wonderful. The blog action day people say we will come back next year. I feel we should do it every month on one topic.<BR/><BR/>Ritu-Tag Picked. Already Mandira tagged me on it about a month ago. Now U too, Brutus? That means I must must must do it this week.<BR/><BR/>Zirelda-There are poorer people than this one-I see them everyday. That breaks my heart everyday.<BR/><BR/>Monika, Ansh-Yes we need to do more than we are already doing.Mampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151567171626446275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-37237670359158472972008-10-23T16:55:00.000+05:302008-10-23T16:55:00.000+05:30Hey Mampi, I was really moved by your post. There ...Hey Mampi, I was really moved by your post. There is so much we could do but we are so engrossed in our everyday lices that we do not get the time. Sure, we donate money but not labour.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145728591714940261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-19751734026362914802008-10-22T20:51:00.000+05:302008-10-22T20:51:00.000+05:30What a story. As poor as I have seen people here,...What a story. As poor as I have seen people here, I have not seen any as poor as the woman you show in this story.<BR/><BR/>Much food for thought.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by my blog. It is very good to meet you.zireldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792721036817871681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-26035005207259127022008-10-22T11:32:00.000+05:302008-10-22T11:32:00.000+05:30You have been tagged. Do visit my blog and collec...You have been tagged. Do visit my blog and collect it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-11272824258053084582008-10-21T20:27:00.000+05:302008-10-21T20:27:00.000+05:30oh i like this concept of blog action day...wateve...oh i like this concept of blog action day...watever it is,since i have heard of it for the first time.<BR/><BR/>loved your story when you then and love it now too!<BR/>mandiraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-15119322634127725792008-10-21T20:08:00.000+05:302008-10-21T20:08:00.000+05:30Very very moving...stark reality of India presente...Very very moving...stark reality of India presented by this one small exampleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-66069862921350395972008-10-20T21:14:00.000+05:302008-10-20T21:14:00.000+05:30Hey MampiYou are a gem. Thank God, I know you.May ...Hey Mampi<BR/><BR/>You are a gem. Thank God, I know you.<BR/><BR/>May God bless you. <BR/><BR/>Always<BR/>ManishManish Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834444595623429190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-23039607435644134552008-10-20T16:07:00.000+05:302008-10-20T16:07:00.000+05:30ah well, bereft of words what do i say, its one of...ah well, bereft of words what do i say, its one of those experiences that leave you silent, dazed, angry,depressed and also thankful to god, for what we have.<BR/>i guess the only way to fight such plague at a personal level is to spread as much awareness as we possibly can to such people.<BR/>all we have to do is try.oceanic mirageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178553386597269979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-34085841455572756192008-10-19T08:14:00.000+05:302008-10-19T08:14:00.000+05:30sad, sad reality of our beloved country... I'm at ...sad, sad reality of our beloved country... I'm at a loss, have no idea what to say... your gesture was really beautiful, I;m sure quite a few vehicles would have passed uncaring...Imp's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929632710630026681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-85269339230482831342008-10-18T14:13:00.000+05:302008-10-18T14:13:00.000+05:30Read the post again. It was really nice and brave ...Read the post again. It was really nice and brave of you. You acted as your heart desired otherwise how often our mind comes up with so many reasons for not acting the way you did.<BR/>kudos to you.PARRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802457696970128138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-22004167368737347692008-10-17T12:58:00.000+05:302008-10-17T12:58:00.000+05:30IHM-It was your idea anyways, I had forgotten all ...IHM-It was your idea anyways, I had forgotten all about it.<BR/><BR/>Manasa-yes, this is a good initiative, lets all participate.<BR/><BR/>RiverSoul-You're so candid in your confession. I think I also acted that day in that fashion, maybe in another circumstances, another day, i would have acted differently. We are all human beings.<BR/><BR/>Pinku-Well, it was more of CnP job.<BR/><BR/>Tulips-So this post will remain our bonding place.<BR/><BR/>Exseno-In India, it is a bad scenario especially in the light of the globalisation.<BR/><BR/>Mama-yes, it would be great if we could just save up the food, and teach our own kids not to be wasteful.<BR/><BR/>Gaz-I am sure we can help. If we start doing something more than just writing about it.<BR/><BR/>Philip-You are so right. But isnt it time to tell them that THIS is the issue to talk next.<BR/><BR/>aaarti-Yes, anyone with a heart would do that-thora kam thora zyada. Welcome to my blog, keep dropping by whenever you can.<BR/><BR/>DeeplyDip-Yes, hope her mom takes care of her.Mampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151567171626446275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-61123101931852117592008-10-17T01:01:00.000+05:302008-10-17T01:01:00.000+05:30my heart goes out to this child...makes me wonder ...my heart goes out to this child...makes me wonder how some of us have all the luxuries in life while the others land up on the road uncared for. <BR/>Hope the mom looks after her now though it seems quite doubtful...DeeplyDiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13557227877046522074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-14118052909376357232008-10-16T09:30:00.000+05:302008-10-16T09:30:00.000+05:30Wow, that was so raw n more than a reality... i ha...Wow, that was so raw n more than a reality... i have done something similar to a child i saw standing in the middle of our road looking lost and alone!!<BR/><BR/>God, i wish there was something we could do to make their lives better!!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286121748131889485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-73666791215450054982008-10-16T07:23:00.000+05:302008-10-16T07:23:00.000+05:30so...what are the issues for our next election? R...so...what are the issues for our next election? Ram mandir, Masjid, Church burning, Religious conversion, Marathi manhoos, mayawati's statues, cheerleaders skirt length, discrimination based on religion, region, caste, sex.....<BR/><BR/>does the woman and the child you mentioned figure anywhere in the election manifesto of any one of the parties? it doesnt. <BR/><BR/>you know why? its not a sexy enough issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-76772749661358122932008-10-16T00:16:00.000+05:302008-10-16T00:16:00.000+05:30don really know..who's at the helm of this vicious...don really know..who's at the helm of this vicious cycle....<BR/><BR/>do these people have a choice...after a point they must be feeling so inhuman....<BR/><BR/>can we help...am not sure??<BR/><BR/>glad you blogged about it.Gazalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593310068688637054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-28748395283302742222008-10-16T00:05:00.000+05:302008-10-16T00:05:00.000+05:30Poverty is a big problem on International level bu...Poverty is a big problem on International level but India faces more acute type of this problem. <BR/>Why?<BR/>Its a debatable topic.<BR/><BR/>Your posting can work as a deep concern on the issue.<BR/><BR/>The poor lady in this posting is a glare example of poverty, begging etc.<BR/>She needs a shelter, may be in a Nari Niketan or Destitute Centre,<BR/>where she can live safely with her kids, otherwise her daughters will be forced to follow the path of begging like mother. <BR/><BR/>Touching this universal problem is a healthy sign. <BR/>It can be a lesser evil, if every House Wife tries to save the food instead of throwing in the garbage as a left over, or if we all pledge not to waste the food in Kitty parties, in marriages parties etc. showing our lavishness or carelessness,or snobbery, thus will be a big saving for the 'have nots'.<BR/><BR/>I always remember my mother's words, 'Beta, not to leave a bite of roti in your plate,because there are people who have to satisfy with empty tummy at night, so respect food by not wasting it.' <BR/><BR/>I follow these words till date.<BR/><BR/>I like your idea re-posted here.<BR/><BR/>Keep it up! <BR/> <BR/>DhindsaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-50976042340950122872008-10-15T19:25:00.000+05:302008-10-15T19:25:00.000+05:30That is so sad and scary. It's seems that poverty...That is so sad and scary. It's seems that poverty is becoming worse and worse everywhere.EXSENOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13439855607574342872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-90908051432990392342008-10-15T17:37:00.000+05:302008-10-15T17:37:00.000+05:30this was the first i stumbled on when I first visi...this was the first i stumbled on when I first visited ur blog, its a heartfelt post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-64174807643342850642008-10-15T17:13:00.000+05:302008-10-15T17:13:00.000+05:30hmmm...so u managed to write after all...knowing y...hmmm...so u managed to write after all...knowing your schedule today must say great effort!!!Pinkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714914168230658950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-16769120774382258202008-10-15T16:37:00.000+05:302008-10-15T16:37:00.000+05:30Blog action day?Whats that? I've not heard of it B...Blog action day?<BR/>Whats that? <BR/>I've not heard of it Bfore but i'd love to know more abt it.<BR/>:)<BR/>Your post has sobered me out of my usual random musings. <BR/>Poverty is one evil that can only be fought with unity and care.<BR/> <BR/>But what are we really doing?<BR/> <BR/>I'm ashamed of myself now, after reading your post. <BR/> <BR/>Just how many people would have done what you did if they happened to be in your position today?<BR/> <BR/>What shook me up is that, after a little self-evaluation, I realised that I could easily have been that young boy on the scooter, ignorant, uncaring, uncouth. . . . <BR/> <BR/>Thankyou for opening my eyes to the reality that is India.<BR/>:(RiverSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417054068931773922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-74382003048145495492008-10-15T16:24:00.000+05:302008-10-15T16:24:00.000+05:30Read it afresh, and it moved me all over again.Spe...Read it afresh, and it moved me all over again.Specially the 'waif' like mother and her reacting like a dog who has just been kicked!<BR/>Heart breakingly sad.Indian Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649133480442907582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-58716265276668037102008-10-15T16:19:00.000+05:302008-10-15T16:19:00.000+05:30Good initiative :)Good initiative :)Manahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351655685654941291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25965818.post-70865636286522655702008-10-15T16:11:00.000+05:302008-10-15T16:11:00.000+05:30Loved this post of yours :)Loved this post of yours :)Indian Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649133480442907582noreply@blogger.com