First blog in 2006

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Its my first blog in the new year and I just hope 2006 turns out to be an awesome year. Looking back, despite the worst natural calamities, I would attribute 2005 to be a good year for India - socially and economically (I am not bothered about the world in general).

Naysayers of the world would continue to harp on the negativities rather than looking at the events holistically. I am sure 2006 would see even more calamities - how else would nature strike back at the nonsense that happens on the face of the earth. Simply put, its the law of Karma (I have written extensively about Karma Theory in http://theiyer.rediffblogs.com but then i decided to become less philosophical in life. Guess, thats what marriage does to you ..wink)...

What has been the most surprising aspect of 2005 has been the sustenance of Manmohan Singh as the PM and even more hearening is that he has been able to keep the "Left"ies in good humour. I am not sure how he can tolerate the Karats and Yechurys of the world. Look at Brinda Karat's recent controversy around Swami Ramdev's medicines - as long as it cures people what is her problem..anyway

Look at the positive aspects of 2005 and count our blessing (rather than cribbing about the negatives)

- The erring Natwar Singh being given his rightful place - outside the cabinet - Laloo was thrown unceremonously by his ilk and tribesmen (by the way I was suprised to see new Nitish Kumar govt ads inviting investment targeted at NRIs during Pravasiya Bharatiya Divas)

- The good will be subjected to constant trials but they will emerge victorious. Jayalalitha can do nothing to the Sankaracharyas . I still believe that she will atone for all her sins that she has meted out to the Holy Mutt and its seers.

- Dayanidhi Maran rising out suddenly from nowhere and creating a buzz in the political circles - getting the ilk of Gates to visit India and more so Chennai.

- Lou Dobbs might as well go to the Hawaiis for a break - everyone in US of A has decided to give him a pass. Its the best year every for the Indian IT sector in its history , making a mark globally. Awesome..

I could go rattling about the positive aspects... but I am sure 2006 will be even more awesome (well bad events are bound to be interspersed with the good..otherwise we will never be able to appreciate the good when it happens) Have a holistic and awesome 2006!!