Rashtrapathi Awards Declared
6 Malayalees have been awarded for their notable achievements.
G Madhavan Nair ,the respectful chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation has been awarded with Patma Vibhushan.

The Nobel Peace Prize 2008

The Nobel Peace Prize 2008

Martti Ahtisaari (b.1937) of Finland won this years Peace Nobel for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts.

Major Terrorist Attacks In India
Nov.26,2008:Terrorist attack in Mumbai .Five star hotels like Taj and Oberoi attacked .CST railway station also attacked.At least 190 were killed and 230 injured Oct. 30, 2008: At least 70 were killed and more than 300 injured in 10 blasts in the northeastern state of Assam. Sept. 13, 2008: Seven explosions killed 18 and injured more than 90 others in the capital New Delhi. July 26, 2008: Some 16 small bombs rocked Ahmedabad in western India's Gujarat state, killing 45. May 13, 2008: Bombs exploded in crowded markets outside Hindu temples in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, killing at least 60 and injuring more than 150. Nov. 23, 2007: A string of explosions ripped through courthouse complexes in northern India's Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad cities, killing 16. Aug. 25, 2007: At least 42 people were killed and some 50 others injured in three explosions in the southern city of Hyderabad. Feb. 19, 2007: An express train heading from India to Pakistan was torn apart by two bombs in Haryana state, sparking a fire that killed 66 and seriously injured more than 20. July 11, 2006, Mumbai: At least 135 dead in serial blasts in suburban trains at during rush hour in the evening. July 11, 2006, Srinagar: At least eight people, including tourists and pilgrims, killed in five hand grenade attacks. May 25, 2006, Srinagar: Four tourists died in a powerful explosion at Batpora. May 21, 2006, Srinagar: Seven people including two guerrillas killed as militants attack a Congress party rally, three days ahead of the prime minister's visit for the second Kashmir roundtable. March 7, 2006, Varanasi: Triple bombings kill 23 people and injure 68 others at an ancient temple and crowded railway station. Dec 28, 2005, Bangalore: One retired professor was killed in an attack on the Indian Institute of Science. Oct 29, 2005, New Delhi: Three blasts in the capital ahead of Hindu festival of Diwali kill 65 people and wound 210 more. Aug 15, 2004, Assam: Three bomb explosions across the state, killing 16 people, mostly school children, in Dhemaji district. Aug 25, 2003, Mumbai: serial blasts kill about 60. May 14, 2003, Jammu: Militants attack an army camp near Jammu, killing more than 30, including women and children. Sep 24, 2002, Gandhinagar: Two terrorists attack the Akhsardham temple, killing 39 visitors. Dec 13, 2001, New Delhi: Terrorists attack Indian parliament, killing 12 people including six policemen. All five terrorists were also killed. Oct 1, 2001, Srinagar: Militants attack Jammu-Kashmir assembly complex, killing about 35. Most of these terrorist attacks were on the name of religion .But religion does not preach violence .These are activities of some religious fanatists.We can hope for a world without terrorism and terrorists

NEW MEMBERS IN UN SECURITY COUNCIL

NEW MEMBERS IN UN SECURITY COUNCIL

The United Nations General Assembly votes to admit Turkey, Austria, Japan, Uganda, and Mexico to the Security Council

January 12-National Youth Day

Vision 2020 can be better described as vision 20/20. That is the perfect vision in American style and this 20/20 vision can be achieved only by young generation of India. It is well known that India is home to a significant proportion of youth of the world today. All the imperialists of the world are eyeing India as a source of technical manpower. They are looking at our boys and girls as a source of talents at low costs for their future super profits. If Indian youth make up their mind and work in close unity with working class people, they can foil the plans of Imperialism and Bourgeoisie. The plunder of India can be ended with political power in their hands. The workers, peasants, women and youth will ensure that there is work for all. They will ensure that what is produces is geared towards providing adequacy for all members of society.

Unfortunately no one is bothered to dream any such vision. Martin Luther has said, "I have a Dream" and the dream come largely true. If he had not thought of that dream he would have accomplished nothing in his life. To climb high one has to think of climbing the Everest. One may not go higher than 10000 feet but even that will not be attained if you have no better dreams of going up to the top floor of your office in a life.

In recent years the world has come to look at India with renewed respect, recognizing a strong and prosperous global power in the world. It is also a future when the fabled richness of India’s art, culture, intellectual explorations and spirituals pursuits will begin to show its full radiance bringing much success to the troubled spirit of Modern India.

Is it a dream? Yes. Is it an impossible dream? No, it’s not. This can be done by the Youth of Indains. Youth is the spring of Life. It is the age of discovery and dreams. When they dream they dream not only for the good future of themselves but also for the good future for nation and entire humanity. Their dreams take them to stars and galaxies to the far corners of the unknown and some of them like our own Kalpana Chawla pursue their dream, till they realize it and die for it in process.

If any section of the society in any country is most important for change, again it is the young people. Patriotism comes naturally to young people, but they also respond early to the call of Internationalism. The hopes of the youth are:

1. A world free of poverty, unemployment, inequality and exploitation of man by man.

2. A world free of discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, language and gender.

3. A world full of creative challenges and opportunities to conquer them.

But these are not just the empty hopes. Modern science and technology and increasing vistas of Socio Economic cooperation among nations have brought these hopes out in the reach of realization. In recent times Terrorism has emerged as one of the gravest threat to peace and democratic policy. Youth are drawn between acts of terrorism. In some cases it is not the terrorism, but a freedom struggle. This is how our neighbors are trying to justify its policy of cross border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Youth organizations should carry out an awareness campaign to expose justification or condoning of terrorism anywhere and under whatever pretext.

Role of Youth:

A. The youth can play a vital role in the implementation of elimination of terrorism. If the energy, intelligence and resources of youth are fully and properly utilized the country will prosper.

B. The youth will have to compete with sporting spirit. Just look at the spirit of Internationalism that today prevails in the cricketing world. With the start of any cricket tournament, no matters which team wins, Cricket wins, Youthfulness will won. The spirit of oneness will win.

C. The youth would need to Aspire for entrepreneurship rather than conventional employment.

D. The hopes of young people can be fulfilled only in conditions of peace, only in a civilized and cooperative world order.

E. Young people are full of vibrant ideas. When properly motivated and sufficiently guided they want in their life.

F. Young people have energy to try out things and the patience to learn from mistakes. Giving them opportunities to plan, to decide and to work prepares them to face harsher realities in life.

G. Young participation is important because youth are the country’s power. Youth recognize problems and can solve them. Youth are strong forces in social movements. They educate children about their rights. They help other young people attain a higher level of Intellectual ability and to become qualified adults.

What should be the vision of Young generation for India 2020? Vision 2020 says that:

1. Instead of Brain drain, we can be the magnets for bright minds world over.

2. Our Judicial system could be a model for fairness, promptness and incorruptibility.

3. Our Legislatures could be an acme of integrity, farsightedness and purposefulness.

4. Our habitats could be clean with abundant municipal services.

5. Our youth can be the Olympic Champions.

6. We can have 100% Literacy.

7. The Per Capita Income can go up in Geometric Proportions.

8. We can have full employment.

9. We can earn the reputation of being the most transparent and honest nation.

10. We could be the most competitive Nation.

India can become a developed nation only if everyone contributes to the best of his or her capacity and ability. Youth is wholly experimental and with the full utilization of the talents of the Youth, India will become a complete Nation. Let us hope for the same.

‘Youth is like a fire
It crept forward.
A Spark at first
Growing into a flame
The brightening into a Blaze’.