My Brother Calls Me A 'Moral Police'

Another topic that bothers me is that more people (women) consume alcohol these days. There are forums for pub going, forward women and the members are proud of it. Why???? What's wrong with being sober? What impression will those who drink leave on their children? I am sure a family that drinks together cannot stay together.

I read last month in the papers that in England the Government has decided to do away with the 'happy hours' in the pubs because more teenagers are turning alcoholics and this is affecting the nation. I am surprised that it has taken the Government of that country so long to realise this! We here always knew that alcohol is bad whether it's 'social' or 'habitual'. Drinking is bad not only for the individual but also the family, society and the country.

Whither Our Society?

The newspaper these days carries very disturbing news. The latest is the kidnapping of a youth by his 'friends' for a ransom. What's going on?

I blame it on the changing value system of our country. The days are gone when we were taught that good character is above all else. Every child was expected to grow up to be a 'good' citizen. Moral science was taught and practised by all. Now I wonder if 'sex education' has replaced 'moral science' in schools. There are 'Personality development courses' and no 'Character development'. 'Smart' has replaced 'good'. Honesty and hardwork are not fashionable. Rich and successful are in even if they are earned by 'other' means. Ends have justified means.
The only moral today is for every child to score more marks and for every grown up make more money. I have noticed how most conversations among ourselves concern only 2 topics- how to make money and how to save money.

What Now?

It's 8 months since I left my job and have been at home since then. It's been quite a long gap. I had hoped that I would find a job in Mumbai but that hasn't happened yet. Bangalore has been very kind to me. It gave me two jobs and also my engineering admission. I hate it when people complain about BLR. It has given jobs to millions and made several millionaires.

Anyway my problem is that I need a job now. I am bored and have nothing to do after cooking and eating. I am going to an NGO once a week to help them with documentation but that's not enough.

The IT job market is bad enough and I am having second thoughts about going back to the IT industry where I worked for 3 years. I wonder if the long hours and long commute are worth it? It leaves little time for anything else. But I am not trained for any other job. I can test software and I am good at it.
I am waiting and hoping for the best.

Photographer And The Purohit

Weddings are socio-religious occasions. The religious part is important. But I don't see that being taken seriously these days. I don't like weddings where the photographer is more important than the purohit. The rituals of marriage ceremony must take place and most importantly the bride and the groom must be understand the significance and sit through the rituals patiently.
Just like we invite friends and relatives for the occasion we must also invite the Gods and Gddesses to the occasion and invoke their blessings for the newly weds.

Sign Of The Times

In my earlier post I wrote that nowadays women are not wearing bindis so much. I also notice now that plaits/braids is not in vogue either. I hardly see plaited hair on any of the women. Let me add that I plait my hair these days. My hair's very managable that way. It doesn't tangle.
Long hair was considered beautiful until sometime ago. Nowadays every young girl looks just the same. Shoulder length hair left open wears jeans and a t-shirt. No bindi or bangles of course!

See Thru Fashion

What's with the see thru sarees? Why bother to wear them? May as well wear only the blouse. I don't like where fashion is going.

My blog got published!

Yesterday my article got published in the Hindustan Times Mumbai edition! I had sent one of my blog posts 2 months ago for a column that features reader's experiences. My article was edited so I did find some new things there. But I sure was excited to see 'Sreedevi Damodar' on the page!