tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post4715852227584994390..comments2024-02-28T20:35:47.357-08:00Comments on Freebird: Powerpuff GirlsAlka Gurhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-51482090010540106742016-09-23T09:35:19.461-07:002016-09-23T09:35:19.461-07:00Absolutely. Thanks.Absolutely. Thanks.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-56773210732318718722016-09-23T09:34:23.479-07:002016-09-23T09:34:23.479-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-90927971328108780592016-09-23T09:33:55.815-07:002016-09-23T09:33:55.815-07:00So so good to see you here Rachna. Was missing you...So so good to see you here Rachna. Was missing your presence, tx.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-51158522566353777412016-09-05T22:57:09.033-07:002016-09-05T22:57:09.033-07:00These girls have made India proud.....
Just a litt...These girls have made India proud.....<br />Just a little bit of push by Govt providing more facilities,,,more and more medals will be in our kitty.BK Chowla,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03869011550287421537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-66144385546331111312016-09-05T21:46:25.735-07:002016-09-05T21:46:25.735-07:00You have said it right - All said our ambition of ...You have said it right - All said our ambition of becoming a sporting nation looks distant.<br />As long as it is Govt controlled.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-10301162499153534182016-09-03T06:58:12.198-07:002016-09-03T06:58:12.198-07:00You totally nailed it Alka. These girls did us pro...You totally nailed it Alka. These girls did us proud inspite of their particular sport not being popular like cricket or getting the big bucks like cricket. Infact I will say that many Indian's hadn't even heard of these three girls, until the Olympics shone its spotlight on them. These girls made a cricket loving nation turn its collective eye-balls onto other sports and that by itself is a big feat! Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-73085156165074147842016-09-01T00:22:40.449-07:002016-09-01T00:22:40.449-07:00Good to see you Asha.Good to see you Asha.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-37425845990069163522016-09-01T00:22:20.284-07:002016-09-01T00:22:20.284-07:00alkagurha@gmail.com
Txalkagurha@gmail.com<br />TxAlka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-67988203524070154092016-09-01T00:21:34.836-07:002016-09-01T00:21:34.836-07:00You have merit in your argument Bikram. I began by...You have merit in your argument Bikram. I began by saying, " true that our dismal performance at the Rio Olympics was as much a reflection of national health as it was a reflection of our politicized sports federations. It is true that our regression from London to Rio warrants a drastic revamp. It is also true that sports are not a part of our socio-cultural ethos.' This is the reality, we cant close our eyes. BUT the reality is also that Honor Killings in UP rose to 68% this year. <br />Glad you expressed your frank opinion.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-75640085704644313452016-09-01T00:16:47.655-07:002016-09-01T00:16:47.655-07:00You said it, Jaish.You said it, Jaish.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-20239816437862945262016-09-01T00:16:11.404-07:002016-09-01T00:16:11.404-07:00Yes, a long way to go. Changing mindsets takes dec...Yes, a long way to go. Changing mindsets takes decades. Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-54611420497740914912016-09-01T00:15:20.081-07:002016-09-01T00:15:20.081-07:00True Kala, thanks.True Kala, thanks.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-55516911247277599172016-08-31T20:14:57.349-07:002016-08-31T20:14:57.349-07:00Very true. What stood out is not about the number ...Very true. What stood out is not about the number of medals, but about breaking stereotypes and that to me was the biggest win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-54948639755943041062016-08-31T09:13:17.671-07:002016-08-31T09:13:17.671-07:00Nicely written. Btw I need to talk with u regardin...Nicely written. Btw I need to talk with u regarding few issues. Can u give ur gmail id or can u talk in inbox of fb?debarshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04895057701468499848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-37018078104995005862016-08-30T03:48:59.645-07:002016-08-30T03:48:59.645-07:00ooops i have taken a lot of spaceooops i have taken a lot of spaceBikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320753339263375295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-13274388125350582992016-08-30T03:48:42.310-07:002016-08-30T03:48:42.310-07:00Well I am going to write different :) Sorry :) .. ...Well I am going to write different :) Sorry :) .. <br /><br />True the girls have done wonders and brought some pride to the nation.. BUt has made me angry is the way people have reacted to it with the messages etc.. and then the prize money given I mean yes they deserve all that money BUT so does the WHOLE TEAM. <br /><br />Look at Team GB the pride they had as a TEAM, a small little nation and yet os much they have achieved , This TEAM spirit is what is required everyone working together.. TRue we dont have the facilities or the authorities are Leeches but we all know that , we have known all that from the day we became independant.. so lets not talk about them.. BUt what about the People of the nation what is stopping them to get together and doing something for the nation. <br /><br />I bet we say that so many have got inspired but for how long.. In my village people did not even know Olympics was going on, and my village is just 18 km's from a District headquarter. :) can you believe that. <br /><br />THe girls have made me proud for sure .. if only out authorites just did a bit more.. the plight of the marathon runner where she was not even given water.. WHY is the nation so quiet and not asking thse authorities WHY. <br /><br />I think the fault lies with us the people of the nation and NOT the authorities they are in a position to take advantage they are doing it .. but we the people have put them in that position.. <br /><br />Look what happened during the common wealth games a few years back. what has happened NOTHING :) <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mannbikram.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Bikram's</a> Bikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320753339263375295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-48801055359066383302016-08-29T00:26:46.628-07:002016-08-29T00:26:46.628-07:00If there are a handful of sports oriented girls or...If there are a handful of sports oriented girls or boys for that matter watching these girls and getting inspired, thats what is required for the future of sports in India....I remember during my schooling years it was not surprising for India to return empty handed from Olympics....Since 1992 I think there has been atleast one medal and yes, achievers. But instead of all organizations conferring crores and crores on the winners, it would be better if they spent it for the upliftment of the sports in the country...Not that the performances are not to be lauded. Jayashree Srivatsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187741357853447742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-76963872473933133942016-08-28T06:59:45.682-07:002016-08-28T06:59:45.682-07:00Our Powerpuff girls indeed performed. And yes they...Our Powerpuff girls indeed performed. And yes they have sort become an inspiration of sorts foe many young women. As ur post says.. our Indian kids do excel on maths Olympiad or spell bee.. but sports we have a long way to go. I often notice parents pushing their kids to score And excel in academics, but when it comes to sports theybare happy with a mere participation. Hoping this changes soon for the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-42859265463389880352016-08-28T06:59:38.197-07:002016-08-28T06:59:38.197-07:00Our Powerpuff girls indeed performed. And yes they...Our Powerpuff girls indeed performed. And yes they have sort become an inspiration of sorts foe many young women. As ur post says.. our Indian kids do excel on maths Olympiad or spell bee.. but sports we have a long way to go. I often notice parents pushing their kids to score And excel in academics, but when it comes to sports theybare happy with a mere participation. Hoping this changes soon for the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-38607670843351287722016-08-26T08:50:36.813-07:002016-08-26T08:50:36.813-07:00hmm you are really cool and better compared to con...hmm you are really cool and better compared to contemporary bloggers,most of contemporary bloggers don't allow others to express their opinion or views freely.we used to write on blogs that way in 2006.the concept of blogging has changed over years so some people find us strange.hmm my last comment on your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-56378151197934312242016-08-26T05:28:24.699-07:002016-08-26T05:28:24.699-07:00Indeed the powerpuff trio from India has opened th...Indeed the powerpuff trio from India has opened the gates for a newer approach to sports in India, especially towards hitherto ignored ones! The girls have paved the way for future champions. That is the real milestone!Kala Ravihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587602939942248150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-79999927079618367122016-08-25T22:25:40.321-07:002016-08-25T22:25:40.321-07:00Since you write to change things unlike others, pl...Since you write to change things unlike others, please continue writing. Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-18631292079761092602016-08-25T10:41:31.635-07:002016-08-25T10:41:31.635-07:00i have read your post and wrote above comment.hmm ...i have read your post and wrote above comment.hmm do ya feel great if a doctor's daughter becomes a doctor or an engineer's daughter becomes an engineer.you should feel proud when someone from conventional family achieves things and that's real change in mindsets.people who got medals are from families with sports background .you will know what sport in india is and what kinda politics people play in selections only when you play sport.there must be lot of talented people out there who are more talented than medalists who could not influence sport authorities or could not get training due to lack of recommendation from sports body(more biased). STRUGGLED HARD AND SEVERAL BIASES are words that media creates to glorify simple things to add more drama and people who listen such things from media gets carried away.we don't need stuart binny cuz his dad is roger binny. the day we recognise talent from local govt school or from conventional family,you should celebrate. india is not afghanistan,women wear levi's and fee at gopi academy is 15k rs per month(not many can afford).i don't understand this breaking biases and struggled hard cuz my school had sports facility for girls in 1990's and girls used to play badminton.for middle class families and higher middle class,they don't mind girls playing sport as long as they can afford.only thing is not many girls like sport.<br /><br />when i was kid,people had own opinions or originality cuz there was no internet.these days people have become like programmed robots,if something is trending on twitter or internet,everyone will trend same thing without knowing actual things.its like in wall-e movie where everyone is in trance and until wall-e makes them to walk on their own.THIS PARA IS NOT FOR PARTICULAR PERSON BUT ITS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOST IN CYBER WORLD LIKE PROGRAMMED ROBOTS.i know that this para will offend some people,but i write to change things and not for fame or attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-19346860991450950832016-08-25T07:25:01.989-07:002016-08-25T07:25:01.989-07:00True, the television media does create hungama onl...True, the television media does create hungama only to jump to next story. This is not to say that the girls performance will sort gender issues or help us win a dozen medals in Tokyo. Why, even as I write, I'm watching news where a girl was killed by her father and brother in Hapur. Which is why these girls need to be celebrated. Because they've broken several biases and struggled real hard. I suggest you read the entire piece. Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-67879316686463909452016-08-24T11:11:40.741-07:002016-08-24T11:11:40.741-07:00is everyone serious about this?it reminds me of al...is everyone serious about this?it reminds me of all the hungama people did when abdul kalam expired.everyone was speaking about him on all social networking sites with kalam pics and some with blog posts how great he was..every politician and everyone who had access to internet tried to exploit the situation to be in limelight. after a month,nobody spoke about him or people who spoke about his ideals did nothing and its back to square one.<br /><br />it happened same with olympic medals too,electronic media just want to make as much money as possible with sindhu euphoria.big buildup for sindhu game by india today group with rajdeep sardesai and rahul playing badminton in the studio and 1.2 billion people looking at one game.every politician and every pseudo nationalist tried to use olympic medalists to stay in limelight.<br /><br />whats difference between kalam death and 2 olympic medals,there is no difference,people just seek attention<br />whenever there is opportunity and they go back to their old way of doing things when euphoria dies down in 30 days. are we really serious about sport or gender issues? we had p.t.usha and ashwini nachappa long back but only thing we didn't had in past was electronic media and social media to spread euphoria for a week.i have this question again ,IS EVERYONE SERIOUS ABOUT THIS? answer this question after a month and not now.<br /><br />hmm am not a negative guy,i think its truth about india.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com