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And now in Google Website itself… 
Ego Searching in Google
Am so happy now…!
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Mugunth
ShahRukh Detention Vs Frisking of Dr. Abdul Kalam
The detention of ShahRukh in US has created a lot of furore, not just in India but in the Internet World as well.
I first thought it was the stupid Indian media that created the hype. But the topic started trending in Twitter, and here is a screen cap from Bing, which says ShahRukh is a “Popular” search now (17th Aug 2009).
Bing Says ShahRukh is a popular search now...
Just about three weeks back, when the man who I revere next to God himself, Dr. Abdul Kalam, was frisked at the Indian Airport by US, no one bothered to make such furore. Dr. Kalam, was asked to remove his shoes (yeah he could be pirating cocaine or meth to US) he accepted and obliged and even Continental reported that
Kalam was very cooperative and underwent the entire process which happened over a month ago
Neither the media, not the Internet savvy people made much noise.
Three weeks later, ShahRukh was detained at the Newark Airport and the whole Indian diaspora made a huge furore.
Hindu reported that, “Shahrukh doesn’t feel like stepping onto US soil again”
It was very unprofessional of the airport security staff of not allowing me to use my cell phone to contact my local organisers
We will take up the issue with the United States government strongly. Such incidents involving Indians due to their religion or nationality should not happen… we will not accept it – Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel
My dear citizens, it’s their country and they have setup their own laws and they have every rights to check who is entering their land and who is not.
Mr Khan said,
I have travelled throughout the world for my shooting and also as brand ambassador for major products, but I have never been treated like this before
StraitTimes reported that, Some (really stupid) cabinet minister wants to retaliate by frisking and detaining Americans travelling to India.
The only Indian Media to report in a neutral stance was Economic Times A quote from their article,
Interestingly, the same day that SRK was detained in Newark, there came news that the great Bob Dylan, wandering around Long Branch, near New York City, was asked for an ID by two cops too young to know who he really was. When he couldn’t furnish one, Dylan was taken back to the resort where he was putting up and staff there vouched for him.
How can ShahRukh expect a “Royal Treatment” in the United States, when Bob Dylan himself was not given one? He may be a super hero in India and he makes a lot of money because some crazy idiots make him God, but the educated upper echelons of India, should at least understand and stop making a furore. In India you might allow any politician/film actor go through your immigration gates without much checks. That has lead us to great problems including the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks. But, after 9/11, every American wants to save him and his country which in my view makes a lot of sense esp if you are patriotic. You can’t expect Americans to follow the herd just like Indians. Moreover, comparing how Abdul Kalam co-operated when he was frisked and what Khan said when he was detained, you should at least understand who is trying to make a fuss.
A kind plea to all those educated Indian diaspora living abroad: Your visa status, your immigration and getting a green card is possible only when America and India has a good relationship with each other. Already, those stupid politicians and film actors and film actor turned politicians have f***ed up our lives. Don’t again allow them to play with your life and make a fool of yourself. They have already made Australia a “bad” place when there wasn’t any racial intentions. Now they have turned to United States. At the end, you have to provide your family with everyday bread. Neither ShahRukh, nor the Indian Politicians will. Save your visas. All these commotions will only make it more difficult for future Indians to secure a H1B or a student visa.
And now don’t ask me why US/Australia and why not stay back in India. Read my other posts Quality of Indian Education and Education System in India
Thanks for reading…
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Mugunth
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