Another failure .. It seems is raat kee subeh nahin...

In last two years I had many accomplishments but things that I wanted most could not be fructified.

Once again today, I feel like I have let all those people down who wished me for my success in my endeavours.

The failure I had today hurt even more because this was one of those efforts where I had put my life and everything I could have. I had not felt so confident of my efforts as much I felt on Nov 3rd after getting my interview with ISB was over, I had done my best and it was rarest of the occasions when I was so satisfied with my performance.

Last 3 months, there was hardly an hour when I was not thinking about the outcome of those efforts. I was debating with myself all the way putting points what could cause me not getting success vis-a-vis why I should get an affirmative answer from the school. However, every time I end up convincing myself towards latter because I had given my best.

Nonetheless, there was another aspect which was other side of the debate that I also had competition with others and today seeing myself in the wait-list make me think  that I lost to others. In the end, I could not overpower others. 

Now what, I do not have any move left against so many unknown fighters who are preparing to fight against me with all of their arms.

So now it's not only about the outcome but also how soon that comes.

Americans choose the world leader....

So finally BO won the votes of Americans. Last election was the first time when Indians (atleast I) took keen interest in American election. Before then this, we just used to hear news about the event. But this time, the media coverage given to the event was much more than ever before.

If we try to put our views on few of the things that were discussed in last few days and how this election could have made significant impact on them, than following come as front runners:

Economy: There is no doubt that Mr. Obama got a tragic financial legacy from his much beloved predecessor. When Mr. Obama took office, USA had $10 Trillion of debt, on which he added $6 Trillion more. Now the argument could have been made from other side that Obama made the economy worse by adding as much debt in just 4 years as no other president, except Mr. Bush Jr., could do in total. But in my opinion, Mr. Obama should get the credit for this that he got the situation in control. Although $6 Trillion are not less, it could have been more.

Foreign policy: This was a subject of interest for whole world. And If I see differently than China is the only entity that came as front runner. A dedicated debate on foreign policies got marginalized to a discussion on China and its economic policies. Now it is very clear to the whole world that China is not emerging super power, but it has already become one. Few more years of political diplomacy and it will be The Super power, surpassing the USA. Mitt Romney’s stand was very clear on this issue and he showed clear solidarity with Israel while making it clear what he would do with China. At the same time, Mr. Obama still found to be ambivalent on most of the related issues.

World peace: This is one place where our Nobel Laureate (in peace) had an upper hand. Mitt Romney’s stand that he would increase the military budget by $2 Trillion did not go very well with the people who wanted to spend that money on their on welfare rather on fighting war against other countries.

Inspirational leadership: This is a softer aspect but most dear to my heart. In my personal opinion, Mr. Obama is the best orator among world leaders in today’s time. Except in first debate, he has always come well prepared and been very assertive in putting his points across the tables. He showed himself engaged with the people but at the same time not emotional. He demonstrated that leaders have to empathetic but still they have to control their emotions.

Even though I have many challenges at my work (high rate of Visa rejection made IT manager’s job even tougher) after Mr. Obama sworn in 2009, I personally admire his oratorical skills a lot.