Is it justified to criticize celebrities vacationing in Maldives?

Few days ago social media sites like Twitter, Facebook were full of criticism for celebrities who were busy vacationing in maldives, few comments were simply trolling them, other comments that drew my attention were the ones that seems to be reminding the celebrities about their moral duties and obligations.

Twitteraties trolling bollywood celebs were hilarious you have to admit, but tweets which were talking about morality were not just. Such tweets were disturbing beacause it brings your attention to the mindset people have about others especially towards rich and famous people. 

This people who took time to criticize celebrities forgets the same celebrities have donated crore out of their pockets to COVID-19 relief fund or PM-CARES fund generously and others have spent their time in bringing awareness to the social issues. 

The big question is how much we have contributed so far. Its rhetorical so no need to answer. Its a prevailing thought among people that if few people are going through certain unfortunate situation, rest of the people also have to behave in a certain way or else they will be deemed as immoral.

Every person is an individual and has the absolute freedom to do whatever they feel like. Their freedom to express themselves cannot be curtailed based on what's going on in the world. Every individual in this world have their own struggles and they should have the freedom to shape their life as they wish.

What matter is whether we as a human contributing towards the society or not in our lifetime. Celebrities have done that before and through their numerous fund raising programs time and again they do help people and contribute towards better society in their own capacity. Sorry to be rude but common people like us are more likely to not donate and save for our family instead only but still have the audacity to shame others.

How many times have seen an Ad from milaap, ketto foundation on youtube or other social media sites asking donation for people who urgently need to pay hospital bills for surgery and medicine and that you have taken time to generously donate.  

This mindset needs to change that if we cannot enjoy then others are also not supposed to. This is a regressive kind of mindset that we need to break free from. But I also understand that this is used as a tool by some people to berate others or shame others to make themselves feel proud of their life.

Will Royal Challengers Bangalore win IPL 2021?

Royal Challengers Bangalore is undoubtedly one of the most talented set of players in IPL 2021. They have everything a team must have ranging from a wonderful world class captain to some of the most fearsome strikers like Maxwell, AB de villiers. On the bowling front it has young energetic bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra chahal. Perosnally this is my favorite team to win IPL 2021.

But the past couple of matches has shown that RCB struggles when they are up against strong teams like Chennai Super kings(CSK) or Delhi Capitals(DC). It was such an embarrassment to watch them struggle so hard against CSK followed by such a shameful defeat. Moreover their win against Delhi Capitals was a mere stroke of luck.

Few reasons that are pulling this team down are number one the top 2 batsmen i.e Virat kohli and Padikal fails to give a start that any team would expect, Virat being one of the top 5 batsmen of the International cricket failed to stand up to his name and fame. Padikal being a newcomer seems to lack enthusiasm to excel or make a name for himself in International cricket. At a time when a lot of Indian cricket players are dying to get a chance to play for the country, this young players seem to have a cold feet when they finally get a chance to showcase their talent on International platform. Even if they managed to score enough runs, the strike rate would be too low to win, their game would be rather more about saving their own skin. Sorry to be rude but that's how you end your career before it even starts.

Then their are middle order batsmen like Patidar whose game gives me feeling of watching a test match. Maybe in test matches he will do better but Twenty-20 does not seems to be his cup of tea.

Maxwell is my all time favorite batsman and the reason I watch IPL matches because of the way he play especially those 360 degree shots which as a fan excites me towards the game. But he needs to understand that not every ball is not meant for boundary. He seems to be overconfident of his muscle strength which clearly betrays him at the crucial moment.

Nevertheless RCB is the real contender for IPL 2021 trophy and I would personally like to see them defeating CSK in the finals.

Real reasons behind the second wave of COVID 19.

 

Very sad to see what a bad state India is in during the second wave of COVID-19. It has exposed the countries infrastructure and readiness to handle health crisis like this. Few points that comes to mind that made the situation out of control which i want to share here.

Number one reason which is very obvious is the overpopulation which made it difficult to contain or limit coronavirus impact, as most of the states in the country have high population density . On top of that the careless attitude of the people towards wearing mask or maintaining social distancing. Well most people do not care about social distancing because for most indians not being able to earn and provide form family is more dreadful than an invisible virus. On the top of that even state governmnet like that of Uttrakhand encouraged people to come out of their home and join Khumbh mela. 

Nevertheless situation of India as of 28 Apr 2021 is grave and needs immediate action from government side. We can take respite on the fact that both central and state governments have sprung into action after a lot of criticism from public and judiciary but they will be criticized forever for their delay in tackling the situation and undermining the COVID situation in India. 

It seems as if in an attempt to hide the rela facts and figures from the public to fool them into thinking that "sab changa si", government got fooled themselves which explains why they were so lazy and unprepared  for what was to come.

Another reason that can be attributed for the current grave situation of India is that politicians who were supposed to be working day and night to fight COVID-19 alongside our frontline warriors were busy fighting political opponents in Bengal and earlier Bihar over issues of caste and religion.

Our own beloved PM was busy doing political rallies flouting all COVID protocols( 2 gaj ki doori mask hai jaroori), but Prime minister himself could not seem to stand up to his own words. Had all political parties agreed to a digital campaign in Bengal that would have sent a good message in the society and also to all young politicians and leaders who are observing our current leaders. Their careless attitude caused a surge in COVID cases in West Bengal.

All such deeds of politicians is a reminder why people should be more careful in who they elect to serve them and why people should start caring about actual social issues such as hospitals, infrastructure, education etc.

Well whatever goes up has to come down that's the law of nature, so very soon we shall see an end to this pandemic and normal life back on track as if nothing happened.

But its important that we learn from our mistakes and keep in mind the lesson that the COVID-19 has taught us.