Rohingiyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators Reports of Rohingiya Muslims and infiltrators from Bangladesh stealthily entering Himachal Pradesh is a cause for alarm and apprehension in the popular hill resort of Shimla. The construction of an illegal mosque that gives refugee to the Rohingiya Muslims and Bangladeshi infiltrators has justifiably sparked anger among the residents of Shimla. The fact that the Rohingyas are known for their ferocious nature and their propensity to indulge in criminal activities has created a sense of fear among those residing in Shimla for decades. Reports which suggest that areas around the illegal mosque has witnessed a spurt in crimes including abduction, assault on local businessmen and misdemeanor with womenfolk in recent times was unthinkable even not so long ago. The abject failure of the administration to prevent the unhindered influx of Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators is indeed despicable. What is surprising is the way these unscrupulous elements evade the security personnel who are supposed to thwart their sinister attempt to enter India and foment trouble and create turmoil to cater to their needs for survival. Encouraging these anti-national forces to build their bases in India does not augur well for the nation.Whether the security personnel are lax in preventing this illegal exodus or these obnoxious elements are encouraged to thrive for garnering votes to gain political advantage needs to be properly analysed. Unless and until concrete steps are taken to put an end to this intolerable practice tough times are ahead for those places which indulge in such brazen attempt to increase their votebank.
Back To laugh or not to laugh The decision of the authorities of Yamagata a town in Northern Japan making it compulsory for its residents to laugh at least once everyday is rather intersting as it tries to emphasize on the fact that laughter is the best medicine as per traditionally accepted facts. The practice of laughing loudly once a day was introduced through an ordinance following a study undertaken at a local university which revealed that there was concrete evidence about the beneficial effects of laughter that was good for cardiovascular functions and overall well being. The Yamagata University came to the conclusion about the positive effects of laughter following the observations about the fruitful outcome of laughter in a scientific study published in the Journal of Epidemiology. Although the practice of laughing loudly in groups is quite common in many nations for keeping a person in good physical and mental state this is the first time that an ordinance has been passed by the authorities of the northern town of Yamagata making it mandatory for its populace to laugh at least once daily. In India having a session of frenzied laughter at the end of some form of physical activities in groups is quite a widely accepted tradition. During the past several years laughter therapy has significantly increased revealing a wide array of health benefits. However the ordinance in the northern Japanese town has not been unanimously accepted with critics pointing out that one cannot force an individual to laugh through an ordinance and it depends on the person's choice whether to laugh or not. There are still others who say that this ordinance is detrimental for those who are unable to laugh because of their physical conditions. Whether the ordinance of Yamagata yields the desired results will unfold in due course till then there is no harm in indulging in laughter as it can only do a person good without doing any harm to him. Laughter after all helps in boosting an individual's unpleasant mood.
Anjishnu Biswas
Back The Good Samaritans of Kolkata The efforts by a group of men sharing identical thoughts, Kolkata We Care, to feed those who find it tough to manage even a single meal a day in the City of Joy through Food ATMS is really laudable. The novel feature of the endeavour of this organisation is to collect food that people waste at eateries and provide the hungry with the same to fill their stomach for survival. The organisation launched its first food ATM in Kolkata in 2017 that provide food to nearly fifty people who are not properly fed. Encouraged by the success, the organisation has now decided to extend their food ATMs to other parts of Kolkata so that a greater number of people can be furnished with food which gets wasted unnessarily by those who are oblivious of the fact that there are numerous people who spend the entire day in search of something to put in their mouth and go to bed with hunger. The efforts of 'Kolkata We Care' deserves special praise for providing the hungry with food which is the most basic necessity of all requirements. The exclusive idea to feed those struggling to obtain food with the leftovers that are worthy to be eaten should be emulated by other groups and organisations so that larger numbers people of this metropolis who are unable to arrange for their own food owing to social depravity are in a position to get a good meal at least once a day. That would only add to the joy of the underprivileged sections of the society who are the victims of government neglect and social indifference
By Anjishnu Biswas
Back The catch that won the match There is a saying in cricketing jargon that catches win matches and in the T20 international World Cup Finals at Barbados, Surya Kumar Yadav literally snatched the game away from South Africa by taking a spectacular catch of David Miller in the final over. Miller whose presence on the crease posed a great threat to the Indian bowlers had the ability to take South Africa through but for the stupendous effort of Surya Kumar Yadav the Proteas could not fulfill their objective. The match was evenly poised with South Africa needing 16 runs in the final over of the run chase. In the first ball of the final over David Miller smashed the ball with all his might desperate to bring down the run rate in the remaining five balls of the over. It almost looked like a certain six with the ball travelling at a great velocity and was making its way out of the ground. But Surya Kumar Yadav who was positioned near the boundary rope caught the ball, kept it airborne and while crossing the rope threw the ball back to the field to complete an outstanding catch. A number of cricketing experts thought that it was the most crucial moment of the match that enabled India to snatch victory in the match from the brink of defeat. While the bowlers and batsmen deserve the obvious credit for their performance in outwitting the opposition, it was Surya Kumar Yadav's stupendous effort that ensured a breathtaking victory for team India. Surya Kumar Yadav needs to be congratulated for his tremendous cricketing skill and catching ability apart from his batting capability which has made him one of the best T20 international batsmen of all times.
By Anjishnu Biswas
Back The Great Environmental Threat The recent facts revealed by the civic authorities in Kolkata and the added areas of the city that a large number of water bodies are filled up illegally by unscrupulous land sharks is quite astonishing considering the fact that such acts have immensely impacted the environment of the city. Not only small time players in the real estate business but also those who are well known for their enormous housing projects are also guilty of this crime reports indicate. The modus operandi of those involved in construction activities is simple. They encourage the local residents where small water bodies like ponds are situated to throw garbage in such a way that in due course all traces of water vanish and no one can make out if there was a water body at all in that very place. At times local goons are employed to achieve the objectives. Civic body authorities have also pointed out to the fact that nearly 8,000 water bodies in and around the city have been destroyed in a bid to promote constructional activities in Kolkata. It is also very shocking that massive deforestation to pave way for land being used for construction of buildings has also adversely impacted the environment. The water bodies alongwith trees have a cooling effect on the atmosphere thereby bringing down the temperature as observed by environmentalists. This scenario is almost the same in all the key cities of India which have seen a great deal of construction activities as part of expansion plans to enhance growth and development. It is very surprising that no concerted attempts are made to stop these activities which are detrimental to environmental safety. In a country where corruption is prevalent and one's goal for individual profit can be easily accomplished at the cost of others with the assistance of undesirable elements in certain government establishments as suggested by reports it's not uncommon that such reprehensible actions will continue to flourish in India for years to come putting the life of the common people in jeopardy.
Anjishnu Biswas
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