People spend a lot of money celebrating birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. But what they do not realise is that the same money they spend can be spent in feeding the underprivileged children of our country. India is a poor country and we all know that eighty per cent of the people living there do not even get one square meal. They have to rely on charity or handouts for food and to fill their stomach. The same money spent on extravagance can be donated to charitable institutions, where the money can be used for a good cause. Such acts of goodness and kindness will at least put a smile on their faces.
It is also a cause of concern that during the past few years, the image of India has been defaced beyond redemption. A large number of scams and scandals, involving top politicians, administrators and vvips have come to light. They have shaken the entire conscience of the country to the bones. Today, the number of ministers possessing an honest image can be counted on finger tips. Earlier a bribe was paid for getting wrong things done. But now, the palms of officials are greased for accomplishing tasks at the right time. Corruption will only end when people like you and me stand up and speak out. If we do not take the step forward to eradicate corruption from its roots, then Indians won’t progress and will continue to remain an undeveloped country.
Jubel D’Cruz,
Mumbai, India
