Category Archives: Anna Hazare

2011 – The year of People Power

Posted on December 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Globally, if there is one element that stands out during 2011, it has to be People Power. Activism at the grassroots level around the world clearly set a new benchmark in recent times, with unprecedented levels of people’s involvement in changing and challenging the status-quo. The courage and conviction of people to drive major change is unparalleled in a really long time. When the world comes together through the might of the common people, seemingly impossible tasks start to look achievable. People want a better tomorrow and also an equal participatory role towards the growth of their society and future. Read more

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Posted in 2011, Anna Hazare, Anti Corruption, Arab Spring, Courage, Economy, facebook, Generation Y, India, Occupy Wall Street, Power to People, Social Networking

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Leadership… Stand up and be counted… Cricket and Anti-Corruption

Posted on April 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

April 2nd , 2011 – Around 10.45 pm, Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni hit a confident and fantastic Sixer and the entire country erupted with joy… After a gap of 28 years Indians have just again become the world cricket champions at ICC World Cup 2011. Congratulations India, what a win, throughout the tournament India played like Champs…

50+% of the Indian population were not even born when India lifted the 1983 World Cup. Youth power was at display on the ground on April 2nd with the Indian cricket team, and also on the streets across the entire nation, in every nook and corner where the celebration brought them together with intense joy, and the sky was lit up with fire-crackers all around the country. Cricket is the first love for every Indian around the world and with a champion win like this it certainly brings every Indian together. This win has lifted the aspirations of the country, ability to take on new challenges and make a difference. It has brought the nation together and has given a common voice to everyone – if you can dream it, you can achieve it as well. Read more

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Posted in Anna Hazare, Anti Corruption, Cricket, India, Leadership