was trying to move from one lane to the other without hitting the bumps in between, supposedly on a dare from a friend (it wasn't me). Unfortunately, a police officer saw her slick move and pulled her over.Well, on page 6 of The Times of India today was an article entitled "Time to make lane driving a must: HC". The "HC" stands for High Court and yes, that's right, in the near future drivers in New Delhi may have to begin driving within the marked lanes on the road. "Absurd!" you may say. "Drive within the lanes?! What if there's a car in front of me, an auto rickshaw on my left (see photo), and a bicyclist riding on the shoulder and plenty of room for me to squeeze between the them? You're saying I can't honk and zip between them real quick?"
In fact, that's exactly what the High Court is saying, following a report by The Times in November that detailed the rising number of road accidents in New Delhi. "It is time to introduce lane driving in the city and it should be made mandatory" said the High Court. They go on to suggest, "The government should construct a separate cycle lane for their (bicyclists) safety." Hoo ah!
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On a much more personal note, today is the day we get to celebrate someone who continues to inspire me with her unconditional love and warmth. You're a blessing to everyone who has you in their life...Happy Birthday Mom!
Ever the looker :)
3 comments:
Josh,
Love you man. ack of Julie, what a gift. Carry on, Mark would be soooooooo...not enough ooo's proud.
Wing
Josh,
Thanks for posting your adveture so those of us lurking in the background can vacariously join in the fun.
I agree, your Mom is a blessing.
Paul
Hi Josh
Stumbled upon ur blog by chance, well a lil advice from this evolving Indian to understand my society which sometimes appears to be mitigated time, space and distance and at times dumbfounds me with its diversity...
Do watch this movie named 'Parzania' by a US born Indian film maker Rahul Dholakia.It tells the story of what happens to a Parsi family who lose their child during the 2002 riots. I think it is a very universal feeling on which the story is based.
As the director states "It's not Gujarat alone but see what happened in Chile, Peru and many African countries. The complicity of the state into ordering genocide is a universal phenomenon."
A pro-humanity film, that brings out in open the never-to-be-healed emotional scar of an innocent Indian family, this time caused by Godhra riots..whereas it was Mumbai, Kashmir, North East incidents for many
Cheers
S
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