What wrong with Indian men? Why are they letting loose their lust on innocent women?

I am truly disgusted with men. Indian men. Why have they lost control over their sex-drive and letting it loose on innocent women? Whats wrong with these men? Every day the Newspapers and Television carries some news item on innocent women who have fallen victim to a Rape.

Last 2-3 days have been full of them. Delhi as usual takes a lead. A women gets raped by the Police on duty at the police station in Delhi, a young house wife (just 22 years of age) gets raped inside her house by men who pose as her husband's friends.

Unfortunately Mumbai which use to be very safe until about a decade back is quick catching up with Delhi - a maid (likely to be a minor) gets raped by a well know actor, a small girl complains of pain in her private parts and is taken to a local Municipal Hospital by her female relatives. The young girl tells the Doctor that she was being regularly raped by her father, girls mother denies the charges and takes the girl back without lodging an FIR!

Small cities were never behind in such crimes- a women from Mumbai who had gone to Bhopal is raped by men in a moving car in the night at Bhopal.

What are women in positions of authority and power doing to safe guard those of their on like in India? Should we even bother electing women in the government?

- Dr Pratibha Patil - President of India.
- Mrs Sonia Gandhi - Most Powerful political figure in India.
- Mrs Sheila Dixit - Chief Minister of Delhi.

It is a shame shame shame. Indian men must be ashamed of themselves . Truly ashamed. Women must come out and condemn such acts of cowardice and atrocities against them.

Mind and Body do not travel together

It is a challenge to keep the two in the same place; at the same time. Mind keeps jumping ahead of the body. Travels short and long distances. In the past and in the future. But the body can remain only in one place and that is the present. Body transitions in time, second after second. It can not be hastened. This pace can not be altered. But the mind transitions days and years. Body here means the human form and mind is thoughts.

The body does not crave to be in the past or the future. It know only the present. Hence all the needs. Needs are not past or future. Needs are only present. Now. Hunger, sleep, love....

Desires can be past, present or future. So is pain and unhappiness.

Living in the present means keeping the mind and the body in the same place. Both being together. Living in the present is freedom from desires. There is no pain or unhappiness in this moment. Pain or unhappiness is our reflection of the past.

Living in the present is stillness. Stopping the pendulum of time in the present moment. It means happiness. Freedom from pain and unhappiness.

Trip to Macau

Interesting city. Also called the Las Vegas of East. There are 31 casinos in Macau!Gambling is legal here.

It was a Portuguese colony for about 450 years. While the language is no longer spoken, the signage's are still there a reminder of its past. Many sites worth visiting; all a reminder of its legacy. The ruins of saint Paul's cathedral, the Mayors old residence, Moorish Barracks, Guia Fortress, and Churches. The old Portuguese architecture is very soothing. Enchanting. The exterior is mostly painted White or Creamish yellow. Lots of Arches, shady verandah's and big windows. Reminiscent of a long gone past- of sailors and priests.....life was so uncomplicated. Serene.

Complexely interwoven in the cities culture alongside the Postugese monuments are the brightly light, Golden Hotels and Casino Buildings. I was left wondering about the electicity consumption of this city. The Hotels are maginficent- The Grand Lisboa, tallest building in Macau, MGM Grand Hotel and the Ventian is a latest addition. The buildings are absolutely stunning- all covered with Neon lights from top to botton. At night the city glows and shines....in rainbow colours. A lot of the newer areas are reclaimed land. Well connected by a mesh of fly-overs and bridges right in the middle of the Sea. Public transportation is limited to the Bus. Taxis are abundant. The Macau tower is an interesting experience. Opportunity to Sky jump, Bungy jump and sky walk. It is the 10th highest tower in the world and 8th highest in Asia. Amazing modern Architecture.

But what the city probably lacks is the spirit of Las Vegas. The loudness, the naughtiness of Vegas. Something about Vegas makes it look and sound like a very sexy women. I found that missing in Macau.

Macau has its owm currency called Phataka. In terms of value 1 Phataka is almost equal to a Hongkong Dollar. However Hongkong dollar is also accepted all over the city. The people of Macau are very friendly and helpful. Hotels decent and staff is courteous.

Overall a very exciting and interesting experience.