Grit, Grace & Gusto: This & That

Thursday, October 4, 2007

This & That

Yesterday was a really long day and yet I couldn't squeeze in time to get this post up. Here are 2 news articles that make you both sad and angry.

Case 1: Wife on sale to save husband in Punjab

Note the number of people willing to help?! It's heart-warming! I couldn't spot any comment that provided her details. If anyone does have information on how to reach her, please do update us all!

Case 2: Bus driver hits woman with iron rod in Delhi

Before I say anything, let me make it clear I'm not taking stands here and I might be wrong. Please correct me if so.

It was an act of violence no doubt! The driver should be disciplined for his act. But does anyone know what really angered him to the extent that he walked up to his van, pulled out an iron rod and hit a woman?! To hold your anger for that length of time! Something must have triggered him, something must have hurt him, no? I was wondering, could it be remotely possible that he was verbally abused? True, he was rash, he was wrong and he needs to realize his mistake. But haven't you come acorss situations where people are pushed far enough to lose control over their actions? Again, I'm not supporting him, but doesn't this episode make one look beyond this particular incident itself?

2 comments:

Kumudha said...: Violence is thriving everywhere.; October 5, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Pranjal said...: Hmm... Sad but True. I hope we will do our bit by not adding to it, if not reducing it!; October 6, 2007 at 10:31 AM

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

About Me...

'Pranjal' means 'pure' or 'crystal clear'. It's a name my father chose for me. I've had trouble getting people to pronounce it right and had my doubts about whether or not I identify with it. Ofcourse, the 'identifying-battle' is long gone. It's my name and I've grown into it.

I was born in a small district called 'Yavatmal' (sometimes spelled 'Yeotmal') of Maharastra, India. You might have a hard time locating it on a map. I was brought up in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. I spent my first 8 years of schooling (Kindergarden to 6th grade) in a convent, after which I was moved to a Central School.

Following most students from my batch, I took up engineering at S. M. V. I. T., Bangalore. Having completed that, and after a brief stint with a Hardware Company, I enrolled into a Master's Program at USC, Los Angeles, USA. I returned to India in June 2005.

I took up a research project at IISc for a year after my return. I was then offered a job with a startup company, of which I was a part for 8 months. Following this, I started out on my own as an Independent Consultant ~~and have remained so~~, worked as a Freelancer, worked with a big IT company and then went back to stay-at-home-mumma.

Life's been fair so far; I've enjoyed my happy times and struggled through difficult patches. I have a small but cozy circle of friends. I rarely meet most of them and hope to make up for that (...even now...).

I like adventure. I've tried para-sailing. Hopefully I'll get a chance to live all my dreams of travel and crazy sporting adventures. I'd also like to try my hands on photography and playing the ~~saxophone~~ ~~guitar~~ (turns out, my lungs can't hold enough air, and my fingers gave up following my mind a long time ago).

I love animals better than most humans. I've had dogs from when I can remember. I've tried horse-riding. I dream of bringing up cheetah cubs, orangutans, snakes and falcons/hawks. I would love to live in a jungle someday. It would be a 'dream-come-true' to have a family living among the wild.

For now, ~~Bangalore's home~~ Hannover is home. Making the most of 24/7! ~~working from home.~~ Much to catch up on. Life's unfolding itself bit-by-bit!