Hi Harsha zhaveri. You may argue that money is wasted because it would have fed some poor people. I agree. But a nation has got to have character and its popular expression is art and sports. One form of appreciation is fan adulation and it happens everywhere. You dont improve the health of our nation by cutting down here. If such celebrations occur ever month then you may be right. But this is not going to make a dent in our economy. Rather, the proud Indians were a happy lot and have done themselves a good deal by relaxing a bit. I am sure whatever money that was "wasted" will be more than recovered as it is known that good sentiment improves productivity and results in a positive culture. Prosperity follows when people feel good. Let them bask in glory. It does make India richer and better.
all art is waste. Money can be utilised in projects and agriculture. Let us not forget that millions around the world know about India's victory and celebrating victory is but natural. Excesses are there and critics like you will point out and keep balance. What you mention applies to all of us in our daily life too? Why do you need a mercedez benz if you can do with a small car? Why LCD TV if you can have 21" TV? Why do u go on a honeymoon. Why not rent a house nearby in mumbai?
RE:how much money is
by Rajesh Choudhary on Sep 27, 2007 05:05 PM Permalink
what about hockey...1000 rupees per goal..they achieved much more than this cricketers..they didnt loose any matches, they played well and they domincated... they need support from public and encouragement...
RE:how much money is
by Sarath Chandra on Sep 27, 2007 06:24 PM Permalink
Not only that, we have Vishy Anand, Paes, Bhupathi who don't get even a 10th of the adulation that these cricketers get, despite genuinely beating the best in their business consistently, at much tougher competetion.
I am not saying Anand, Paes, and Bhupathi (and recently Sania) aren't getting recognized. But they aren't a 10th as recognized as these cricketers. Small achievements of cricketers are hyped up, and big achievements of non-cricketers are ignored.
Public support cannot be forced. However, there is no point kidding ourselves that we are celebrating achievement, impartially, here. Paes/Bhupathi won quite a few grandslams, but they won't get a 1000th of the hits or news coverage these guys get, for winning a tournament that gained in importance only after India won it.
