Can social media change the Indian politics scenario??

Read the news that Indian politicians are going to get iPads and Samsung Tablets to draft their memos and bills. Of course , the pros and cons of the resolution of Janlokpal goes on without using paper and done through by MPs on their shining tablets.
This might be a very innovative step since if used properly by the MPs and can help the country to solve problems at the touch of finger (yup but gut says they will not). Would not be surprised if the caste based politicians might ask for the gadgets and features for free citing there age old reservation issues.

But this practice will also put forward whether these politicians will use the social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter to connect with the people.The recent Janlokpal movement with there social media usage generated a buzz around and spread the info about the Janlokpal among the classes and masses. Although masses are not as connected through the social media but the electronic media jelled well to spread the message.

Thus , the question which comes in mind is that is social media can enhance the growth of our Indian politics? The answer is thumping "YES" since this Anna Hazare movement has shown. Its open platform for the MPs to have interaction with the people of its constituencies . The debates and discussion on the social media sites were much better than the ruckus which we see in the studios of the media moguls panels . The further fight for the right to recall , right to reject will be interesting .
We have seen earlier how the similar FB posts had started the jasmine revolution in the countries like Tunisia, Eygpt, Yemen , Bahrain, and the Arab Spring . The Social Media was used in the proper way where people used the Facebook, Twitter ,Skype such that it called for unity to fight the oppressed regime of the government of respective states. We are proud that our Janlokpal revolution was in sense properly channeled under leadership of Anna Hazare in a peaceful and non violent way . Since it was done in non-violent way and with no rhetoric's but a simple way to stress the point. The members of the India Against Corruption (IAC) did a brilliant job by posting every development through posts, tweets and videos , keeping the flame of fight through the movement.
Thus , the media which is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy through its new elements of social websites have changed and strengthen the game of politics and governance . The transparency which was lost by the recent scams and involvement of few media honchos was retained by the likes of the post on FBs and re-tweets on Twitter from the netizens.
Hope this Janlokpal Bill is passed in the parliament through proper debate in the house and outside the house through media and corruption is minimized in India.
GANAPATI BAPPA MORYA !!!

IS THIS INDIAN TEAM STILL NO.1 IN TEST CRICKET??

124 for 8, confused its not just set of numbers and symbols, this is the situation in which England was in the first innings at Trent Bridge test match. It just took a whirlwind innings from Stuart Broad which just throw the match out of gears from India's hands. Its not the first time we have these situations in Test cricket, but with Indians it has been a regularity . We have seen similar inning played by Kamran Akmal , Michael Clarke and many debutantes where India in the spirit of the game give a lending hand to be great.
But reviewing the Test, its obvious that India was clearly outplayed by the Englishmen in every department. The way India made a mockery of Dravid's fine century is in reality states the sorry state of India,s middle and tail order.The way Dhoni casually comes and goes out without a sign of disappointment,shows this guys price  has price  for his wicket .The position we were at 267/4 to 288 all down was one of the most horrible fall out like a pack of cards .The wicket of Harbhajan shown what blunder BCCI did in not using the DRS with LBW decision for reviews, when it was clear it was an inner edge to the pad.


The second innings of England was surprisingly with super shots and bashing where Indian bowlers where hit all around the ground. 56 boundaries !!!! whoop in a single day in test. It also created the drama about Ian Bell's run out just before Tea. By the rules of cricket , it was pretty clear decision that Bell was out . But the English crowds booing and in sense the meeting between the English skipper and coach in Indian camp made the furor. Dhoni reversed his decision and recalled Bell to play again raising debate was it right in law or spirit of the game. Whatever the opinion would Dhoni had taken the similar type of decision if the opponent was Pakistan, Aussies or a crunch game or situation.

When Pakistan toured way back in India, Tendulkar was run out with collision with Shoaib Akhtar . The crowd at Eden Gardens were furious and started throwing paper missiles and the authorities emptied the stadium and the match was finished with no crowd in one lakh capacity stadium . At that time no Pakistani skipper got back and said in spirit of game we recall Tendulkar , since they knew what blunder it would be. Thus , the only point to be made is it was not necessary to play taking only spirit of the game as excuse, you have to fight hard within laws of cricket. Since from then on due to the commotion , England in a fit of rage might have thrown wickets and the Indians would have an advantage. In a fit of becoming hero Dhoni made the sacrifice.
Chasing 478 target was next to impossible but the test was how Indians fight each session and make a statement for being No.1. No doubt there was super bowling display from Broad, Tim Brensen , Andersen with there swinging and short pitch bowling abilities. But the way Raina got out it seems he still was in the T20 phase of IPL. Dhoni form is very bad but not to offer a shot and got out was horrible. Now India has to take a tough ( in my sense easy decision ) to drop Harbhajan Singh , since he doesn't has the variety and every batsman can read him easily.

Overall, it was a very sad end to a great start by the Indian bowlers and determined century by the WALL RAHUL DRAVID !! Hope so the arrival of Sehwag changes the fortune of Indian team and bring in sense of positivity in the players .