An Indecisive Indian

  Sprinkle Some Ghālib Magic: Elevate Your Eloquence Much like the bard whose influence on the English language resonates through phrases, idioms, and words created by him, Ghālib's impact is profound, albeit not easily discernible. Ghālib pioneered an entire genre of poetry and a distinctive prose style, yet attributing the invention of idioms and phrases directly to him proves challenging. Undeniably, in the early phases of his poetic journey, his writing style remained enigmatic to many. Reflecting on his own craft, he would express it by saying:   Mushkil hai zabas kalaam mera ai dil sun sun ke use sukhanwaraan-e-kaamil Aasāñ kahne kī karte haiñ farmāyish goyam mushkil vagarna goyam mushkil   ( zabas: plentiful, a lot, sukhanwaraan-e-kaamil: complete, perfect poets, farmāyish: request, goyam mushkil vagarna goyam mushkil: saying it is difficult but not saying is also difficult.   O heart, my creations are indeed not very easy to comprehend. When they hear my wo

Export of Vande Bharat trains,  South America calling! Two recent news concerning Indian Railways (IR) and Vande Bharat trains caught my attention.   https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/vande-bharat-express-indian-railways-trains-to-be-manufactured-in-standard-gauge-for-exports-says-ashwini-vaishnaw/articleshow/108494143.cms?utm_source=wa_channel&utm_medium=notification The central message of this announcement underscores the global prevalence of the Standard Gauge (SG) in modern rail systems, prompting Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to embark on the development of an SG version. Emphasizing the imperative for timely action, the announcement delineated that planning for potential exports five years down the line necessitates immediate commencement of design work. This is essential due to the extensive duration required for manufacturing, testing, and obtaining international validation.   https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-fe-exclusive

Rail Budget 2024 Did tracks twist, hopes take a detour ? Sudhanshu Mani   The interim budget, strategically positioned before general elections, serves the purpose of obtaining authorization for spending from the Consolidated Fund of India until the presentation of the full-fledged general budget by the newly-elected government. Ideally, it should refrain from announcing populist measures; however, historical trends reveal a tendency to utilize this platform for such declarations while also highlighting the government's accomplishments over the preceding five years.   In the case of the interim budget delivered by Piyush Goyal in February 2019, schemes involving direct payments to farmers and workers in unorganized sectors were unveiled, with the benefits retroactively effective from January 2019. Anticipations were rife that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman might introduce new or augmented schemes. While outlining the government's commitment to inclusive growth,

Nitish Kumar and his incredible calisthenics a  face-off fiesta between Ghālib and Shakespeare During Nitish Kumar's tenure as the Minister of Railways in early 2000s, I had the privilege of serving as the Master of Ceremonies in numerous official and semi-official events where he graced us as the chief guest. I was a mere middle-level railway executive and I distinctly recall how he not only remembered my name but also consistently made an effort to personally greet me with a warm smile. His thoughtful gestures left me genuinely gratified and I held him in high esteem as a person of admirable character, even though I may have differed in my assessment of his policies for the Indian Railways, which I did not perceive as progressive enough.   However, regrettably, I find myself with no other option but to view him as the epitome of political inconsistency, the ultimate Aaya Ram Gaya Ram (literally Ram has come, Ram has gone) player; this expression in politics of India means