Meter Jaam

Its all over the place at the moment- radios, newspapers, local trains, buses, everywhere. The 'Meter Jaam' to be followed on Thursday, the August 12, 2010 is the hottest topic in the city. 

Three young advertising professionals Abhilash Krishnan, Rachna Brar & Jaidev Rupani, launched a non cooperation movement against the autocracy of the auto-rickshaw and taxi wallas in the city. The recent hike in the minimum fare of the Auto-rickshaws and taxis is taking the common man for a ride in the literal sense. Not only are the meters adjusted to run fast, but also the auto and taxi wallas are reluctant to take small distance passengers. 

How far the initiative has its effect, only Thursday will tell. But the it definitely is a step forward to put forth the common man's agony against the 'what can i do alone' attitude.

On the pretext of hike in the prices of CNG, Bombay Autorickshaw and Taximen's Unionhad called for a strike on June 22, 2010 to support their demand for hike in auto and taxi fares. The strike succeeded with a hike in the auto and taxi fares in Mumbai and Thane with effect from June 24, 2010. The minimum fare has gone up y Rs.2 and Rs.1.50 for every subsequent kilometer.

TEJASWINI SAWANT

The new pearl in the necklace of Mother India who has succeeded in grabbing the Gold at the World Shooting Championships at Munich in 50m rifle prone event. The pearl shines all the more with the World Record set in her name at the same time.

Away from the facilities of a metropolitan city like Mumbai, Tejaswini never gave up her practice or dedication towards the game. It is more interesting to know that inspite of inadequate facilities for training, she managed to continue with a very unusual sport, and achieve the best in it.

Tejaswini is really cool and level headed. After the success and accolade she is now heading confidently for the Common Wealth Games, beginning this October. Coming from a city like Kolhapur (Maharashtra) she has proved to all that dedication and jest can make wonders. 

After the initial applauds of prizes and felicitations, the Government should look more seriously into providing more advanced facilities for sports. Also the upcoming sportpersons need to be given more support and advanced equipments for training.