Collapsoid

In a week of turmoil and uproar, well, too much of it by any sane barometer, a lot of big news filtered in, creating both shock and dismay at the way things seem to be going for the mortals from Earth. The theme is, yes, collapses too hard to dismiss. Not just those from the pedigree of Indian middle order, or those concerning the new Sidhu on the block, Kamran Akmal. It seems even the space is in a mood to gyrate, taking along with it the circadian rhythm of our planet.

The biggest event of the week turned out to be a disastrous earthquake which hit Japan hard, and the tsunami which emanated from the after shock, leading to the entire Northeast area of Japan and several islands (names of which will figure prominently in GK books this year) witness high waves and floating settlements, creating panic and leading to a loss of life and resources, not least compounded by the news of a radiation leak from a nuclear power plant in Japan. While the world is rooting for Japan, which has proved its mettle in overcoming the most difficult odds time and again, to rebuild the country like only they can, one cannot help but notice the frequent disruptions in cosmic energy we have been facing in the last decade or so. While I am no supporter of the purported 2012 myth, it does lead to bigger questions on whether these are all interrelated? I am sure Roland Emmerich has another magnum opus in mind based on 2 tsunamis in a year alone.

In other collapses of notice, the gossip on how much money Hasan Ali Khan has illegally garnered over the years became stronger, in the midst of a public chiding of the Enforcement directorate by the honorable sessions court. Turns out, ED officials thought they could use some sorcery and show that the $700,000 they have traced as being moved from one account of Khan into another is just a piece of the pie as large as $8 billion! Gosh, isn't that stud farm owner rich. What does he breed, mammoths? In all seriousness, I am sure our enthu council junta would be more than willing to help ED in its groundwork over the case!

Who is the most talked about guy in India at the moment? The simpleton known as Piyush Chawla. While Chawla is still struggling to get rid of the baby fat which makes him look younger by a couple of years, he has gained an unfortunate reputation of being the Man Friday to Dhoni's Crusoe. Dhoni might as well find himself stranded alone if Chawla plays another game and India goes on to lose. While we are on the topic of the World Cup, it amazes me how one country has taken charge of the responsibility to make the dreary schedule look exciting. I mean, who would have thought of watching England vs Bangladesh, if it were not for the white swann to whine and cry in front of furious Bangladeshi supporters.

If you or your distant cousin are a medical aspirant, some much awaited relief comes to you from the MCI, which has decided to hold a single eligibility-cum-entrance test for all medical colleges in India 2012 onwards. As somebody who has seen the ridiculousness of preparing for 10 examinations, compounded by the fact that the reservation quota all but kills the chances of a general or creamy layer category male aspirant, this should clear the mess of medical education in India and pave way for better and younger doctors. Another archaic practice collapses!

Last but not the least, the DMK's strong opposition to the Congress' demand for '3 extra seats from a total of 243!' collapsed in the wake of a sharp maneuvering by the Congress chieftains. Really people, 3 seats? You surely can't be serious that the Indian public would buy this lame argument, considering the sharp coincidence of an ex-DMK cabinet minister honoring the prison in the wake of an investigation into a major scam by a central investigation agency, whose track record has been anything but excellent.

With so many collapses around, a final word of information. March 19 would be the day you can witness what has been termed as an 'Extreme supermoon.' The metal-inspired nomenclature aside, expect Fox news and India TV to play up the euphoria surrounding the epic, once in a lifetime event!

REM to the rescue-