Wake up call!

Samresh Jung becomes the first Indian in the history of Common wealth games to be adjudged "The Best Athlete".

Reading that headline first thing in the morning sure did brighten up my day. But i couldnt stop wondering about this years National awardees. Film stars who dance around the trees are called celebrities, a certain someone who has hardly won a grand slam becomes a youth icon and is honoured with a national award..sure, encouragement is fine...but hasnt it been dragged out a bit too much...Yet people who had character proved by example that enjoying life without character is impossible. I mean, people like Manjunath, Stayedra Dubey & many others who have stood with their value system for the betterment of the people were all conveniently forgotten. I guess if this is how our country recognises merit...brain drain is inevitable.

I am proud to be an Indian but certainly not proud to be a part of this politically manipulated recognition that exisits in our country.

Anyways.....Jung...way to go man!!

I hope The Indian government wakes up in time!