Headley-2
last week, many security and intelligence officers gave an earful to journos for hyping the arrest of escaped HUJI terrorist and declaring him as Headley 2. One senior officer gave a sane advice to many journos. In such sensitive cases, wait for the official release and carry proper research on the antecedents of the arrested persons before sensationalizing them. “Don’t put your terminology Headley-2 into our mouth to create TRPs,” he said. The official was upset because the way TV channels highlighted the story political bosses were alarmed and wanted to know the details about this so-called Headley 2.
Miles for Smiles
In a unique way to raise funds for visually handicapped, Navy officer Commodore Joginder Chandna is running half-marathon(21 kms) every day for the last 45 days at Kochi Naval Base and surrounding localities. During his runs, the officer is urging masses to help the cause. The effort ended on World Disability Day on December 3. The Navy Day will be celebrated on the next day. While posted in New Delhi till last year, he used to run half marathons named “Miles for Smiles” to raise money to feed poor children.
BJP’s field day in Guj
Gujarat elections seem to have left the BJP headquarters in the national Capital deserted. Most rooms are locked and abandoned as senior leaders are in the thick of poll campaign. But this did not stop celebration of Uttar Pradesh civic poll victory at the at the party office. “Abhi ek balushai aur rasgulle se kaam chalaeye, asli party Gujarat result ke bad hodi”, a worker exulted offering sweets to some scribes.
Argument in Air
A crucial debate is on in the Supreme Court to determine the Constitutional character of Delhi . This is also the time when Delhi’s air pollution level is measuring the worst among the top polluting cities across the world. So, when Centre’s law officer Maninder Singh argued that Delhi is privileged being the Capital to be administered by the Delhi government and Centre at the same time, it was natural for the bench to point out the burden of living in Delhi, too. “See the price people are paying living in Delhi due to the heavily polluted air,” remarked Justice AK Sikri, one among the five judges on the bench.
Old GuardsIJ
The change of baton in the Congress with the elevation of Rahul Gandhi as President will witness a grand ceremony at the AICC Headquarters. All top Congress leaders and the Chief Ministers of Congress ruled state will be present on the occasion. But Old Guards are a worried lot and those within the inner coterie of Rahul Gandhi are jubilant. There is near certainty that veteran Moti lal Vohra is likely to be replaced as treasurer.
X-Mas bash
It is time for year-end bash and Christmas parties in the embassies. To start with the embassy of Venezuela hosted a party where people danced on the combination of the latin American and Punjabi music. While the Venezuelan ambassador Augusto Montiel and his wife Mili started the dance session with a salsa number the entire embassy staff was later seen dancing on Punjabi numbers. The food was also a combination of Indo-latin culture.