Day: October 14, 2022

Inner Voice Episode 1

I never wanted that to be happening. Never wanted me to want someone more than myself. It just happened that I started believing in someone more than myself. And every time, no one turned out to be worthy of me. Repeatedly getting cheated, caught dumbed & ditched, people changed one after the other. I thought that this person would not betray me, so I went ahead.

Whereas the one who cheated earlier realized his flaws and wanted to come back I didn’t allow it only because of my belief that the one who had betrayed me once then it not tough to do that again. But Even when I got attached to another person in this world I was also getting that hurt, tears, and even afraid of getting betrayed….Why???

People of this world made me ask “Why” Then why God would answer? I’m pretty sure people would be answerable and have to pay for their Karma.

It’s not possible for a human being to leave and forget someone but every time another human forced me to act like and accept this tough lesson. To be honest I’m not learning too much from these all but yes it’s broken me into tiny pieces inside.

There & then it’s God’s will for my goodwill, right??? I forgot God then what are you and who to enlighten??

It’s my bad as everyone is the same instead of me.

Inflation not yet in control.

In twin blows to Indian economic revival, higher food prices drove retail inflation to a five-month high of 7.4 per cent while factory output fell for the first time in 18 months. This relates to data of september month.

The second consecutive month of rise in consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation will add to the pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to again raise interest rates to tame high prices.

Inflation has been above the targeted zone for the ninth month in a row and as per statute, the RBI will now have to explain to the government in writing why it failed to keep prices below 6 per cent.

This is the ninth consecutive month where the inflation print has remained above the upper band of 6 per cent and the second successive quarter where the average is higher than 7 per cent.

Irregular rainfall is said to be the primary reason behind higher inflation in vegetable and fruits. While inflation in cereals has also inched up, the steps taken by the government and a reasonably healthy Kharif output are expected to address the concerns behind the further hike in prices.

Inflation not yet in control.

In twin blows to Indian economic revival, higher food prices drove retail inflation to a five-month high of 7.4 per cent while factory output fell for the first time in 18 months. This relates to data of september month.

The second consecutive month of rise in consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation will add to the pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to again raise interest rates to tame high prices.

Inflation has been above the targeted zone for the ninth month in a row and as per statute, the RBI will now have to explain to the government in writing why it failed to keep prices below 6 per cent.

This is the ninth consecutive month where the inflation print has remained above the upper band of 6 per cent and the second successive quarter where the average is higher than 7 per cent.

Irregular rainfall is said to be the primary reason behind higher inflation in vegetable and fruits. While inflation in cereals has also inched up, the steps taken by the government and a reasonably healthy Kharif output are expected to address the concerns behind the further hike in prices.

Netaji is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The death of Mulayam
Singh Yadav is sad as he was a great political leader and his
contribution to Indian politics in general in our country and Uttar Pradesh in
particular from time to time has been highlighted in many prints and electronic
media.  With a political career straddling more than six decades, being
elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) seven times and the Member of the
Legislative Assembly (MLA) 10 times, the veteran politician was a prominent
political leader. In 1992, Yadav set up his own Samajwadi Party (Socialist
Party). He served three non-consecutive terms as the Chief Minister of Uttar
Pradesh, and also served as the Minister of Defence, at the Government of
India. Later on, his son the young Akhilesh Yadav became Chief Minister of
Uttar Pradesh in 2012. Mulayam Singh Yadav’s controversial statement on rape
many Indians did not take in the good sense. Anyway, he was often referred to
as Netaji by party leaders, workers, and others (reason which may be
understood). But as a senior citizen and academician, I cannot accept. In this
context, I wish to mention all Indians even many Pakistanis and Bangladeshis
talked about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s immense contribution to the freedom
movement of India. So, Netaji means Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is pertinent
to mention that Mahatma means Gandhiji. Indians have accepted Mahatma for
Gandhiji then why some people will use Netaji for Mulayam Singh Yadav? Many
newspapers highlighted ‘Netaji’ for Mulayam Singh Yadav.  Can they write
for any other stalwarts? Here I wish to mention a few lines about Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose’s contribution to those who are not aware.  While Subhas
Chandra Bose was Congress President, many admired him for his energetic role
and that is why he was elected President of Indian National Congress for two
consecutive terms but had to resign in the mid of second term due to
ideological differences with Gandhiji as Mahatma Gandhi preferred Pattabhi
Sitaramaiah, but he was defeated.   It is believed that albeit
Pattabhi Sitaramaiah was a Telugu person hailing from the southern part of
India but many persons of the southern region of India voted in favour of
Netaji Subhas. Anyhow, while Netaji was Congress President he carried out many
remarkable works – one was his initiative to keep Assam with India as then
Muslim League leaders’ had different game plans. In 1938, Assam was passing
through great political turmoil as there was a serious political problem –
Muslim League vs. Congress. During that time, Gopinath Bordoloi invited Netaji
(President of Congress at that time) to come to Assam and intervene. Netaji
Subhas Chandra immediately rushed to Assam and strongly advocated the formation
of the ministry under the leadership of Gopinath Bordoloi.  As a sequel,
Assamese youths were happy and a booklet on Netaji was published by some
enthusiastic students of Cotton College in 1939, under the umbrella of the All
Assam Progressive Youth Association (AAPYA, formed at that time).  
While Netaji Subhas was Head of the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind
Fauj, Dr. (Mrs.) Lakshmi Swaminathan met him in Singapore and decided to join
the freedom movement as she was impressed with the charismatic speech of Netaji
Subhas. She as   Captain Lakshmi headed a regiment called Jhansi Rani
Laxmi Bai Regiment.  It was the first regiment headed by a lady in Asia
with around 1000 women personnel. Also, it is pertinent to mention that around
60,000 persons consisting of all religions were in Azad Hind Fauj and brigades
were in the name of great personalities like Gandhi brigade, Nehru brigade, Azad
brigade, Subhas brigade, Rani of Jhansi regiment.  

No Indian can forget Netaji’s
great statement, ‘You give me your blood and I will give you
Independence!’ 

Neighbourhood Planning

 

What is neighbourhood planning?

Neighbourhood planning is a right for communities to shape the way their local area is developed through 

the use of Neighbourhood Development Plans.

Introduced through the Localism Act 2011, Neighbourhood Development Plans become part of the wider 

Local Plan and are used to determine the outcome of planning applications.

Neighbourhood Plans allow communities to have more influence and control over their local area to 

ensure they get the right type of development for their neighbourhood. However they cannot influence 

or block development set out previously by the Local Plan.

Neighbourhood Plans are led and produced by an authorised local community organisation such as a 

parish or town council, or where one does not exist a Neighbourhood Forum may be designated.

A Neighbourhood Plan can:

  • Identify a vision for the area and set objectives for the next 5 to 20 years
  • Provide detailed planning policies setting out for example, where new development should be located 
  • and how it should be designed
  • Allocate sites for different types of development such as housing, retail and office space and designate 
  • areas of community greenspace
  • Identify key areas for improvement and set out proposals for them

Neighbourhood Plans will be subject to consultation, examination and a referendum, and once adopted 

form a part of the statutory development plan for Wigan.

An adopted Neighbourhood Plan carries significant weight in determining development proposals for the 

local area, as a result, there are a number of legal requirements that the plan must meet.

A Neighbourhood Plan must:

  • Have appropriate regard to national planning policy
  • Be in general conformity to the strategic policies in the Wigan Local Plan and Places for Everyone plan
  • Contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
  • Be compatible with environmental obligations, as incorporated in UK law
  • Be compatible with human rights requirements.

Neighbourhood planning activity in Wigan Borough

There are currently four designated Neighbourhood Forums in the borough:

Setting up a Neighbourhood Plan

If you are interested in creating a Neighbourhood Plan for your area, or would like more information, 

please contact Neighbourhood Planning. We will be happy to meet with you and talk through 

what is involved.

The Benefits of Boredom

I have always been a rather easily bored person (much to the annoyance of my parents and friends). I have also been a very creative person. It was not until very recently that I learnt that the two go hand-in-hand with each other.

A lot of neurologists suggest that boredom is good for you. The only problem is that no one allows themselves to experience the benefits of boredom. Why is this, you may wonder? Well, boredom has been demonised in popular culture. People go about saying “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop.” As a result, we instantly seek relief from boredom through some or the other engaging activity- even something as simple as watching a YouTube video or scrolling through Instagram or TikTok.

Photo by Alan Retratos on Pexels.com

Boredom makes you itch to do something, anything. But the only way one can reap the benefits of boredom is to wallow in that discomfort. Instead of seeking relief from the boredom, staying bored and letting your mind wander and work its magic is the perfect way to boost and stimulate creativity.

So, every now and then, just sit there and do nothing and see where your thoughts take you!

The Benefits of Boredom

I have always been a rather easily bored person (much to the annoyance of my parents and friends). I have also been a very creative person. It was not until very recently that I learnt that the two go hand-in-hand with each other.

A lot of neurologists suggest that boredom is good for you. The only problem is that no one allows themselves to experience the benefits of boredom. Why is this, you may wonder? Well, boredom has been demonised in popular culture. People go about saying “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop.” As a result, we instantly seek relief from boredom through some or the other engaging activity- even something as simple as watching a YouTube video or scrolling through Instagram or TikTok.

Photo by Alan Retratos on Pexels.com

Boredom makes you itch to do something, anything. But the only way one can reap the benefits of boredom is to wallow in that discomfort. Instead of seeking relief from the boredom, staying bored and letting your mind wander and work its magic is the perfect way to boost and stimulate creativity.

So, every now and then, just sit there and do nothing and see where your thoughts take you!