Never Ending war in Afghanistan 2014

The power of ballot was established in Afghanistan when the war torn country decided to defy the terror of death and vote for their new President. In the battle of ballot and bullet, the latter has always overridden the former by consolidating the fragile political condition of the country.

Post the withdrawal of Soviet Union in 1989, civil war was unleashed. With NATO forces preparing to leave the country by the end of 2014, many fear that the country might slide into instability and war.

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What do you want? Should I kill him? : Mamta Banerjee

   
What do you want? Should I kill him?
  
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee described Paul's 'hate speech' as blunder; a blunder that required no action but a dialogue that every Bollywood scriptwriter will vouch for - "What do you want? Should I kill him?"

No Madam Banrejee, how can the helpless common man ask you to commit such a heinous crime? How can he even imagine saying such a thing to his 'didi', who had accused a student on a TV talk show of being a moist, when he dared to ask her what she was doing for the security of women. 

Your reaction to the death of a 16 year old rape victim in Kolkata is still afresh in our minds. You accused the media and CPI(M) of "conspiring to impede development work by your government." Oh! The insensitive media.  

You asked the local woman, pleading you to punish the rape accused in the Barasat case to "shut up." Well, Madam Banerjee, humanity just died several deaths upon hearing your senseless reaction to a sensitive request. Yet, no hands were raised, lest the hands end up being handcuffed with no logic offered. 

The media, which until now was busy searching for the definition of "news pollution", dares to ask you questions. Do you have an answer Madam Banerjee. Well, yes, how did i miss it- "The media is glorifying rape", your classic comment on the increasing rape cases in the city (2012). 

Poor '24-year-old' TMC worker was in for a shock when he heard his idol's speech. What was meant to be an inspirational speech turned out to be a warning to mothers and daughters of CPI(M) workers. While Tapas Pal's intention behind the speech was understood, his usage of words insults the very gender that gave him life.   

Had it not been for the young TMC worker who handed over the clip to the reporters because of his conscience, the case would have never come into light. It isn't about the speech, the question is till when will women be considered as a tool to quench somebody's desire of revenge.  

Madam Banerjee, we do not ask you to kill him, we just demand an action to be taken against a leader of your party for his insensitive comments. An unconditional apology isn't an answer to his undignified statements. 


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Mr. Giriraj, will Pakistan approve my citizenship ?

As somebody who has written many anti-modi articles, this piece doesn’t come as a surprise. When i read about Giriraj Singh’s opinion on people not supporting Modi, i was stunned. Surprisingly not by his statement but the fact that i was a Hindu. While i am not somebody who considers her religion her dignity, i was quite confused. Hours of thinking made me realize that Pakistan would possibly deny my entry. 
 

Considering my concern over my religion, i would like to ask for Mr.Giriraj’s help in seeking permission for my stay in Pakistan. I have always wanted to visit Pakistan for its cultural and geographical connection with India, his demand has now given me a chance to fulfil my wish.Now that i am mentally prepared for my tour, i wonder how my fellow beings must be taking it. A mascot of Hinduism, i would also expect Mr.Giriraj to have a word with Pakistan government and make sure that i am not forced to change my religion.

Now that i have established my wish and made my request, another question seems to have made way into my mind. Is the option available to Muslims only? I hope not because that would strip me from our right to choose.

When i told my friends about my decision, they were furious. Disappointed  by their reaction, i decided to write this article to finish the hullabaloo over my change of citizenship. While i have received many reactions over my decision to move, neither of the political parties cared to contact me. Though i expected a call from Mr.Modi, my heart yearned to hear the voice of Rahul Gandhi, sadly neither of that happened.

India-the five letter word has defined my existence since time immemorial. While i might be leaving my country in few days, i would always remember it as my birth place and not as a place of maniacs like Mr.Girija Raj who mistake freedom of speech to freedom of blabbering.

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Evolution of the word idiot and its NOTA Connection

India has delivered many intellectuals in the veil of idiots. Politics is one area where the statement applies most accurately, the other being bureaucracy. For a country which warrants individual freedom and diversity, definition of the word idiot become even more important. 

While the fifth phase of 2014 general elections saw high voter turnout , there were few who found their dining halls more comforting than the voting booths. The word 'idiot', here concerns them.

In ancient Greece any person not found voting would be publicly marked and labelled an idiot. It might be a myth as claimed by many but it also describes the word idiot in the most liberal sense. Elections are the essence of democracy, any person denying his right to vote doesn’t just insult democracy but also undermines the importance of rights he possess as a result of it.

Considering the importance of vote and issues citizens have with voting, the Election commission came out with the "none of the other option", NOTA which gives them the right to register a negative opinion. While NOTA doesn’t give you the right to reject all the candidates it enables you to establish your dislike for them.

The connection between idiot and NOTA seems absurd but so does the existence of India which had been ticked off by Englishmen who considered Indians infants in terms of governance.Reflecting upon the nature of Indian political system and its impact , it is time we realise the importance of voting. It might not give us an alternative but it does provide us with a choice.  

Note : The writer isn't crazy

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Is it only about Modi vs Kejriwal for AAP ?

A party conscious of its pitfalls, Aam Aadmi Party's page 49 chapter finished long back. Rediscovering the importance of a reasonable spectator, 'the party of aam' has attempted to strike a chord with the least approached set of population-the middle class. 

Corresponding to celebrating the political revolution in India, Aam Aadmi Party has set a new standard for political celebrities. The party's journey from a need of the middle class to the demand of the elite is not just surprising but also riveting.

Aam Aadmi Party's decision to field a Bollywood actor against BJP President Rajnath Singh has raised many eyebrows. For a party which is as sweeping as its rivals, an experiment like this seems quite intriguing.

Not ruling out the question of 'comprehensive reasoning’, one can't help but wonder why AAP chose an inexperienced; non political face against a veteran. Not one of those to consider their oppositions only 'rivals', this decision of Aam Aadmi Party might downplay its role as the opposition.

 

The party was crafted to empower the common man, influence the moderate voices to nullify the odds of a democracy then why such a premature decision? At a time when the party is churning out to be a wave by beating various election statistical analyses, any decision of AAP can become a cause for its diminution.

Conceivable that sympathies may arise in particular set of population, Aam Aadmi Party has been on an experimenting spree since the beginning. Refusing to address the ambiguities emerging among the population, is the 2014 elections for AAP only about Modi vs Kejriwal ?

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When Benaras became VAR-NASI

The kaaba of Hind has fiddled with many secrets before, architected many arrivals but never did the city witness such attention over administration. Untouched by political sympathies, Varanasi, the city of idols has become the centre of scrutiny for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rediscovering the cultural diversity of the city, Arvind Kejriwal agreed to contest from Varanasi, embarking the Modi V/s Kejriwal battle.

The antiquity of Varanasi is a witness of BJP’s bastion in the city. Known as the favorite city of Lord Shiva, the ‘shiv nagari’ plays more on religion than on progress. Taking into account the demographic audience of the city, victory of Naredra Modi seems intuitive. What appears to be a confrontment of past with the future is just an ephemera of the magic of democracy. And yet the hope of survival makes the battle more terrible.

Arvind Kejriwal

With BJP announcing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its candidate from Varanasi, there isn’t much for other parties to do. Annunciating his willingness to fight from Varanasi, Arvind Kejriwal said that he was ready for the “big challenge”. Unfazed by the challenges ahead, Aam Aadmi party leader Arvind Kejriwal will hold a rally in the city on 23^rd March.

As Kejriwal and Modi immerse themselves in the battle of Benaras, chances of a third party taking away the crown is huge.  With Muslims constituting 16% of the population, dismissing Mukhtar  Ansari, a candidate of Quami Ekta Dal would be a great mistake. Known for his Robin Hood style, Ansari is extremely popular among Muslims of the city. Earlier Ansari’s wife was supposed to contest from Varanasi but on learning that Modi will be fighting from the city, Mukhtar Ansari stood in the race. Undermining a candidate with such political record would be an extensive mistake for BJP and AAP. 

Mocking its survival, Congress announced that it would give a good fight to Modi. At a time when the focus of the entire country is on Modi vs Kejriwal, Congress’s claim of giving a tough fight is ridiculing. While there are questions over Narendra Modi fleeing from his own state, fighting from a safe seat; it cannot be denied that the fate of BJP depends on this constituency.

It was Kanshi Ram’s lost battle in Allahabad that brought Bahujan Samaj party into light, chances of Varanasi doing the same for AAP is huge. While Benaras is a battle already won, it will get Aam Aadmi Party the required attention. As a party which has a huge base in metros, Varanasi would provide AAP with an opportunity to establish itself in inner cities and towns.

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Not a Nayak,he is a 'Baazigar'

"Themselves they are still infants as regards governing or statesman. And their so called leaders are the worst of the lot" 

Cricketer and tea planter by profession, this anonymous British man knew India too well. India has come a long way since its days of incongruity and divisions, yet it continues to a country deep rooted in historical blunders. As leaders turned into politicians, three major problems of governance fell into a single category, politics. 

"Choose your love, love your choice." As a country which doesn't have too many national parties to fall in love with, the arrival of Aam Aadmi party was a breath of fresh air. While they couldn't sustain for long, Arvind Kejrival's stint as a Chief Minister for 49 days of winter did manage to persue politicians to reflect upon their party expenditure. Kejriwal might have failed to do a Nayak but his broom lived up to his image by unraveling left over drugs in a rally in Haryana which was supposedly held by its Chief Minister, Bhupendra Singh Hooda. From giving ticket to Jarnail Singh, the man who hurled a shoe at Chidambaram to taking out jhadu yaatra, AAP is doing it all. 

With AAP’s decision to go national, the thrust of reaching beyond the urban population increases. While the party seems quite enthusiastic about the elections likely to begin from April second week, the silence of its leader Arvind Kejriwal has a lot to say. His refusal to speak on the appeal of his members to contest from Varanasi as there is a buzz that the BJP PM candidate will be fielded from the constituency arises a sense of curiosity among people awaiting to hear from their leader who believes in transparency. 

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Anna Hazare’s decision of backing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee came as a surprise to people who had once supported Anna’s Jan Lokpal Movement. Taking into account Anna’s earlier statements on politics and politicians, chances of many of his supporters drifting to Arvind Kejriwal are huge. As they say “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend,” Anna’s saga of ‘logo ka saath’ is almost over. At a time when everything was going according to an animated by destiny plan, General VK Singh’s decision to join BJP added a twist to the tale. Whether this move of the former supporter of Anna joining a party as corrupt as Congress would turn out to be blessing for AAP remains a question only time could answer. 

Unlike other parties who believe in LRC (Language, Religion and Caste) as the only trump card for winning elections, AAP’s objective is the 'mudda of Aam Aadmi'. By giving ticket to Dr Raja Muzaffar, the most prominent RTI activist and journalist in Jammu and Kashmir, AAP has reconciled for the apolitical statement given by Manish Sisodia on Kashmir.

While AAP might not be as controversial as Congress or BJP, they sure a subject of interest among the youth. With opinion polls predicting BJP to lead the 2014 elections, chances of AAP coming anywhere close to victory is marginal. Kejriwal might not be the ultimate Nayak but his will to sustain and take his party ahead makes him a real Baazigar and why not, “haar ke jeetne wale ko hi toh baazigar kehte hai.”

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It isn't about Modi v/s Islam anymore

“We can't be secular till there is politics because it is a religion that hates every other religion...” . Guided by beliefs and morality, India has become a nation where secularism is looked upon with apathy .With various political parties establishing their definition of secularism , the description of the word becomes even more pivotal. Politicians aren't hesitating in acquiring the kind of  charisma which only Gods dared to posses till today . As religion perpetrates into the well of election , Politics becomes more dirtier and dangerous. 

While the entire country is confounded in Modi oriented debates, one barely notices the parallelity between two major Islamic leaders , Asaduddin Owaisi and Mehmood Madani. While the former is the Presidnet of  All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) the latter is the general secretary of Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind, an organization existing since 1919. Known for their dubitable and outright annotation, they have made their interest in Modi quite clear. Critisizing the 'secular parties' for suffusing fear among Muslims about Modi for gaining votes , Madani's ideas about the BJP  prime ministerial candidate Modi seems quite clear . Asad on the other hand has never hidden his feelings for Modi . Often referring to him as 'Mozi', meaning verbatim,  he also signed the US Visa Rejection Policy Petition. 


Not very famous among the Muslim minority for his role in the Godhra riots , Narendra Modi has been experimenting with various propositions to woo them. Kalavati did for Modi what Hasiba Amin did to Rahul Gandhi, the latter's strategy gaining more ridicules than applauds. Modi's failure to serve Jassuben as an arrow for attacking Congress coerced the parent party BJP to subscribe for 'secular' strategies. From organizing conclaves for rich Muslim businessmen to distributing skull caps and burqas for attending Modi's rally , BJP has used all the sashtras signifying the secular nature of their candidate. With two major leaders of the Muslim community pitted aganinst each other , the accomplishment of BJP's agenda seems quite evident. 


Controlling the largest seminary in Asia , Deoband , Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind enjoys enormous political support among both minority and majority. With over 125 lakh active members , the organization has huge influence over people. While Madani has shunned reports of him endorsing Modi , his stating of facts on behalf of Modi hasn't gone down well with the majority of the Muslim population. Not one of those to be wooed by promises , Asad Owaisi is a man with his foot in his mouth . Popular among the Hyderabadi Muslims , Asad Owaisi has never hidden his dislike for Modi. Considering endorsement of Modi as a sign of betrayal of Allah , he went as far as calling Salman Khan 'harami' for flying kite with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Secularism

It isn't just Owaisi , Zahid Ali Khan , editor of Siyasat and politburo member of Telugu Desam Party had earlier expressed his discontent towards the party president Chandrababu Naidu for shaking hands with Modi . While the whole nation is embroiled in 'who will become the PM' debate , the Muslim population is in a dilemma over who to follow . The underbelly of India politics has many such incidents to its credit , thanks to our politicians who have made religion a trump cart to woo voters . As the nation awaits BJP to come up with its ultimate 'sashtra' , seculars are going to have a hard time keeping their ideologies intact.

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It isn’t about Science v/s Religion anymore

 “What the mind doesn’t understand, it worships or fears.”   An alibi to avoid bad omens obligate men to experiment , not just with faith but life too .  The provenience of these inspections is fear , an unpleasant emotion caused by beliefs yielding to pain or threat which  for decades has held the human race in abeyance , perforating them to practice things that otherwise would be inappropriate . 

In the backdrop of Maharashtra Assembly passing the Anti-Black Magic Bill , the question over its feasibility and variableness comes into picture . Revised and amended more than 20 times since 2005 , the bill aims at bringing social awakening and awareness in society . As an ordinance passed on 21 August 2013 , it did manage to bring cognizance  but as a whole  remained a mere ordinance governing people rather than protecting them . 

Introduced in 2003 as Maharashtra Eradication of Black Magic, Evil and Aghori Practices Bill , the bill saw anti-superstition activist and the founder of  Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti ( MANS) Narendra Dhabolkar losing his life to an age old battle against black magic . Unlike its name , the clause defining the bill has a lot to its reference . The concern over its praxis to harm people belonging to a particular religion has lead to confrontation and opposition by the BJP , the  Shiv Sena and other religious organizations on various occasions. Touted as ‘redundant’ and influenced by ‘foreign ideas’ the bill saw a massive protest , not just in favour of the bill but also in its opposition .

Inspired by Anti- Black Magic ordinance , The Karnataka government proposed  Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman Evil and Gory Practices and Black magic Bill which unlike the former  would have no ambiguities in its legalization .  Taking into account the brutal killings of witchcraft practitioners and cut-throats , the Maghalaya government too has contemplated an ‘anti -superstition bill’ . While the state governments are doing their bit by advocating laws , the corporation between the police and the public and mass awareness  is crucial for their implementation . 

“If you believed in Christianity or Islam it was called 'faith', but if you believed in astrology or Friday the thirteenth it was Superstition!” – Was Jostein Gaarder right ? While demands of law and morality have escalated, the probability to reflect more deeply into the depths of faith have diminished . The thin line between faith and atheism has blurred , confusing people , sending mixed moral messages .  Inspite of Anti-witchcraft bill being legalized in Jharkhand , cases of deaths due to witchcraft have raised over decades , questioning the credibility of these laws backed by various IPC sections . 

Whether China or India , our blind faith in power of law have failed us all the time . As a country entrenched in religion and culture , the battle with self to adhere to the customs by blindly following beliefs established by the former or to fight lest you be withdrawn of your rights , the possibility of laws functioning is minimal . As Johann Wolfgang puts in, “superstition is the poetry of life” , It is no longer about ‘Science vs religion’ but ‘mind vs soul .’

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Homophobia – When and Why?

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 "All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.”  While loneliness drives individuals towards the terminal, there is one community which has always lived in segregation , the LGBT community . Often addressed as abnormal or unnatural, the community has always been condemned by the society to avow their true identity, forcing them to form secret societies and indulge in prostitution.

Prevailing delusions about Homosexuality gave birth to ‘homophobia’, which means indulging in extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality . While Science has gained ground , the society is still stuck with the age old thinking , believing homosexuality is chosen and an amendable preference . Laxmi Narayan Tripathi , a controversial transgender believes that there is no particular age to realize that you are a transgender , you are born like that . Homosexuality is not a disease which can be diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, it is natural .

The organizers of Madrid Pride Week, gay pride parade, a celebration attracting an estimated 1.5 million people each year accused the city of strangling the event. When exactly did the term homophobia come into existence?  Even history refuses to answer this question.  When there is no specification of its provenance, what really defines homophobia? Talking about homosexuality, a list of words generate - Religion, society , AIDS , family , media , social prejudices , girlish tinge and abuse . The list contributing to the rampant homophobia in our country . A country where religion outduels every law and regulation , homophobia is bound to rise . While people appreciate and admire the erotic images carved on the walls of Hindu temples , they deter from appreciating the same in actual society . The grapevine surrounding AIDS is another factor contributing to homophobia . While Kama sutra was discovered in this country , talking about sex is still proscribed. Lack of sex education engenders fear in minds of children against homosexuals , often it encourages them to experiment , leading to more fear .

“People are sheep. TV is the shepherd.”  The society and the media go hand in hand , complimenting and supplementing each other . While current media fraternity is becoming sensible to the needs of the homosexual community , movies like pyaar kia toh darna kya , Aaryan did very little to uplift the status of homosexuals in society , rather they projected them as someone with girly tinge and characterless personality . An ongoing daily soap on a national channel , Life OK , showcases the ‘hijda’ community in a grey light . While the boldness of the channel yields appreciation , the concept of a hijda trying to kill a girl instills fear among the audience , especially the younger lot who lap up the media content without really questioning its significance lest their parents might raise question on their sensibility and culture .  

A country where politicians tweet about Homosexuality being a mental disorder , where it takes a Bobby darling so much pain and rebuke to prove her talent and  inspite of homosexuality being recognized as a third nature and fully accepted in the Vedic scriptures , it takes Indian Government 62 years (post independence ) to legalize  homosexuality , homophobia  is sure to find prominence in society . “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting “ , the battle for eradicating homophobia  is a long one and will continue until the tussle between the society and the nature comes to rest .

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The world is at its receiving end

"Shooting Pregnant Women a War Game in Syria: Doctor"
"A teenage girl forced to drink acid and then pushed into the sea "
"Asaram Bapu accused of forcing victims to undergo abortions"
"Pakistani journalist says Kasab was sold to LeT by his parents for Rs.1.5 lakh"
"Modi only shows cinema to people, says Renuka Chaudhary on Kanpur rally "

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Where have we come from , where are we leading to
The world which scientists claim is as mysterious as the black hole
is leading us into a hole filled with sewage and filth
living beings are dying in quench for others blood
where there is no respect for a girl's dignity and decision
her soul is ripped apart in open and yet there is no disagreement
onlookers sympathize as she is forced to drink poison
the devil laughs as her beauty turns into ashes
'What a devil?' says another devil
Why bother ? Blame her culture , oh ya her dress
looked down upon by society
the accused is left open and the justice is done

Flowers of blood have replaced natural beauties
men now wield message of hatred in their hands
humanity has died , veins have stopped pumping blood
men wander in search of blood
mad as they are in their hunger , they cut open a little heart
only to realize that the little life would fetch them nothing
with little or no guilt they laugh over their stupidity
and proceed to their next victim
a lady sitting at the vicinity , lost in her thoughts
smiling as she places her hands on her heart
she can hear two hearts beating simultaneously
but oh ! suddenly everything seemed muddled up
the heart ceased beating and the smile was gone
blood had found a new owner

leaders are fighting wildly for power
the nation as taken a backseat and so have manners
politicians taunt each other in public
making fool of themselves and their parties
democracy has become a game of sanctity
who play on the name of caste and religion
they do not mind spilling blood in their thirst for victory
or spending public's hard earned money for digging gold
transition from being the backbone to a dirty game
politics has now reached a stage where the ploy is all about gain

poverty still has a women's face
struggling to keep alive and feed their younger ones
young mothers forced to sell their future as hunger calls them
wailing babies stare at their helpless mother
searching for the stinky and sweaty tassel
which once provided them with sense of relief and protection
mistaking gun for the lighter , they start blowing it
only to realize that the lighter can burn people's lives
but its too late , they now enjoy blowing it
and cater for the blood it generates

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Hackers go the 'BOUNTY' way

There is a new drive among youngsters , "the no response drive" . With dollar rate skyrocketing , hackers have a guarantee to warrant . Hackers , as the word signifies are looked upon with opprobrium in the society for the kind of damage they cause to an individual or a company .To deal with the hack-e-mafia, companies known for their cyber competency have come up with an interesting scheme called the bounty . 

 Bounty literally means "present" or a "gift" . Rishal Dwivedi , an independent security researcher who has won several bounties says" I have been into the security field for 3 years and during these three years , i have seen many black hat hackers amending their path and getting into white hate hacking." People earlier took up hacking for gaining easy money and fame but in this process they often got into illegal contrivance and landed themselves into trouble. Bounty commences with ‘responsibility disclosure' which allows people to send vulnerabilities related to a website to the mother company . With bounty coming up as a surrogate, people have now vacillated towards white hat hacking , which doesn't just gain them money and fame but also respect and dignity.

There is a transition in the world of cyber security , black hat hackers who once had immense respect in the encoded society are now looked upon as kids .Thanks to the new metamorphism cybercrime rates have diminished to an optimum extent . Unlike before companies are now responding to the vulnerabilities sent by the security researchers with great enthusiasm for they do not want to see their website defaced with a message written for their employees.  What makes bounty even more special is its value in dollars . Rishal Dwivedi , who recently won 1000 dollars for a vulnerability he sent to a website says " I sympathize with India's state of economy but can't help admiring it ." Money is not the only criteria, the kind of attention bounty brings to a person is undeniable . 

The bounty mania has enforced a major revision in the world of hacking , so much that the cyber war between India and Pakistan on 15th August saw little response from Indian cyber Hunters .Cyber wars which take place at regular intervals to determine the vitality and superiority of a nation has seen a slowdown , thanks to the bug bounties which force ethical hackers to spend all their energy and time into finding bugs . It might seem an old agenda but most sorts of diversion in men are in imitation of fighting. Hackers who earlier fought for fame are now fighting for approbation and reverence . 

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