PROBABLE MYSTERIES BEHIND THE TRAIN ACCIDENT AT SAINTHIA !!!

Fatikchand: - Hey Arindam, after seeing the spelling of the place ‘Sainthia’ and hearing the pronunciation of that place, I have now learnt the real pronunciation of your surname ‘Sain’. In your surname, the letter ‘n’ remains silent and is used as ‘Chandrabindu’ in Bengali. But, the local people of Sainthia have witnessed a tragic train accident after the Gaisal tragedy.

Arindam: - Yeah, indeed it is a very tragic one. One compartment has totally gone up in the air to hit the nearby over bridge of the Sainthia station. The death toll has now increased to 69. No one knows how many more passengers have died in that accident.

Rimjhim: - But, how that accident happened is still a mystery! Vivek Sahay had said that the driver has not obeyed the signal and drove the train at a speed of 90 Km per hour to enter Sainthia station.

Sukanya: - That means the signal was red? But, as per the preliminary CID investigation, some officials have got the information that the signal was green. The Vananchal Express was instructed to leave the Sainthia station. Even the Vananchal train started moving, but, some passengers pulled the chain to get down with the sacks of red chilies.

Fatikchand: - Hey, have you people listened to that news that Mamata Banerjee alleged this accident as a foul play by the Maoists. But the Home Ministry confirmed that the accident happened due to either human error or mechanical faults.

Arindam: - There is no doubt about the fact that this accident is the outcome of either human error or mechanical fault. But, someone is telling the lie. The problem for the investigation will be the death of those drivers of Uttarbanga express. The mystery remained with them only. But, still, during their post-mortem, if the forensic department scans their brain minutely, then a rough idea can be made about their psychological status before the accident. The conditions of their ‘brain-nerves’ before their death will give a lot of information about the accident. I have never heard in my life that a train driver drove the train towards the station despite seeing the red signal. How funny it sounds! Moreover, the drivers of Uttarbanga express were not the newly recruited ones. They were experienced drivers of Indian Railways.

Sukanya: - Why these trains do not have anti-collision devices?

Fatikchand: - The Railway Board people have said that the anti-collision devices are too costly and there are no proofs that these anti-collision devices will be a fruitful device to prevent major train accidents.

Sukanya: - before doing the experiment, they are coming to the conclusion that the grapes are sour. Really, that’s why, it is Indian Railways. There should be a very high-level investigation to find out the mysteries behind this Sainthia accident.

Arindam: - My sixth sense is saying something else. You people may laugh or criticize me, but, somehow, I can see what may have actually happened. The Vananchal Express was standing in Sainthia platform. There were no tracks available for the Uttarbanga Express to halt at Sainthia station. The Station Master may have instructed the drivers of Uttarbanga Express to gallop through the Sainthia Junction by taking another track. Maybe, that’s why, the drivers of Uttarbanga increased their speed to gallop through the junction. Then the biggest question is that where it actually may have went wrong. In earlier days, the trains were diverted to other tracks by mechanical process. But, nowadays, it is totally automated. Somehow, the Uttarbanga Express train was not diverted to the other track automatically. The station master of Sainthia was confident that the Uttarbanga Express will gallop through the other track as per the signal given. Even the drivers of Uttarbanga Express knew that their train will gallop through the other track. But both the station master and the Uttarbanga Express drivers were not aware that the track has not been diverted automatically. When the station master saw the Uttarbanga Express train running on the same track on which the Vananchal Express is standing, he just panicked and announced, ‘Please stay away from the Sainthia platform. A major accident can take place’. These can be the “PROBABLE MYSTERIES BEHIND THE TRAIN ACCIDENT AT SAINTHIA”. Let us wait and see what report comes out in the high-level investigations regarding this train accident.

INDIAN RAILWAYS IS STILL NOT MODERNIZED !!!

Jhilik: - After the Gyaneswari express accident, again, there is a deadly train accident in Bengal and that too within 2 months. It’s a shame for Mamata Banerjee. Ram Vilas Paswan has rightly remarked that Mamata Banerjee should either concentrate on Bengal politics or Indian Railways.

Arindam: - One thing I really don’t understand regarding the train accident at Sainthia. How two trains can collide with each other in a junction, unless there is a severe fault in the signaling system? How come it is possible that one train is standing on the platform and another train is running in? Why the train drivers of Uttarbanga express not aware of the fact that Vananchal Express is standing on the Sainthia platform? Mamata Banerjee should find out the railway officials and the station master who were in charge within 2 AM to 3 AM at Sainthia junction. The Gyaneswari express accident was a master-plan by the Maoists. Koteswar Rao ordered the 3 Mahatos to execute that plan. But in the case of Sainthia accident, the railway officials are the culprits.

Barik: - It can also happen that the drivers of Uttarbanga have not seen the signal at all. I don’t know whether you people have watched a program in CNN-IBN news channel last month or not. In that news program, it was completely revealed that the engines that are used in our Indian Railways are not at all secure. The design of those rail engines are such that a driver can miss to see any signal at night hours.

Shalik: - Yeah, yeah, I have also watched that program. Basically, still the Indian Railways are using those out-dated and old-fashioned rail engines. Indian Railways don’t have money or what? If they don’t have money, then how come Mamata Banerjee proposed so many projects in the Railway budget of 2010-11?

Manik: - What are you saying? Already in this financial budget, Pranab Mukherjee has increased the fund allocation for Indian Railways. But the irony is that the Mamata Banerjee has failed in utilizing that fund for the modernization of Indian Railways. Give me some facts and figures to show any improvement in Indian Railways under Mamata Banerjeee. Only the body colors of the trains have changed. Some superfast express trains have been inaugurated in the name of ‘Duranto Express’. Some new trains have been declared to connect different parts of India. That’s all. What about the security of the passengers? Mamata Banerjee is not at all acting like an able Railway Minister. As a Railway Minister, you cannot just sit inside your restroom and relax by saying that Maoists are a threat to Railways. If she knows that Maoists are a threat to Railways, then why she is not taking steps to provide extra security to each and every train passenger.

Barik: - You are right, Manik! Even last time, the Gyaneswari express accident happened because no railway guards patrolled around the railway tracks to check whether there was any problem in the rail tracks or not. There are no anti-collision devices in our Indian trains. In Japan and China, there are super sensors. The moment a train can sense another train within 100 meters, it just stops by using a self-automated emergency brakes. If you go and ask Mamata Banerjee that why Indian Railways cannot have a railway infrastructure like China or Japan, when Japan is very much eager to invest money in rail projects in India to modernize it; then Mamata Banerjee will straight away give you the remarks that this is India and Indian Railways cannot get as modernized as Chinese or Japanese Railways. At least, Laloo Prasad was far better than Mamata Banerjee. Laloo Prasad always dared to dream about the modernization of Indian Railways, but, Mamata Banerjee is always day dreaming about Writer’s Building only. That’s the biggest problem!

Jhilik: - Even there are not enough security guards in Indian trains. As a woman, I still feel insecure while travelling in trains, especially at nights. What to say about the foods in Indian Railways? It is better to starve rather than eat those stale foods of Indian Railways. The catering unit of Indian Railways is just bogus, especially the IRCTC. They only know how to do business.

Arindam: - Hmm…despite India being the first Asian country to have Railways, the “INDIAN RAILWAYS IS STILL NOT MODERNIZED”. That’s a shame for India.

WHO WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP FOOTBALL OF 2010

Sanjana: - The whole world is suffering from a severe fever. The symptoms are very common among the patients. They paint their body with different colors and wear colorful flags. They always start dancing on the streets with the tune of K’aan’s ‘Give me freedom, give me fire, give me reason to take me higher’ and Shakira’s ‘Zama Zamina…oye aa…it’s time for Africa’. Is there any vaccine to tackle this viral fever, which is termed as ‘Football Fever’? This epidemic always starts spreading after every 4 years during the month of June and July.

Arindam: - of course, sweetheart, there is a vaccine for this epidemic. Tell all your patients to go and watch the ‘FIFA WORLD CUP 2010’ in South Africa or in front of their TV sets. The vaccine will be available from June 11 to July 11 of 2010.

Sanjana: - by the way, who the hell is this Zakuma? Is he a representative of this famous sports event?

Bikram: - You are absolutely correct, Sanjana? Also, the football got a new touch of costly paints. But, the one million dollar question that everyone is asking is, “WHO WILL WIN THE FOOTBALL WORLD CUP OF 2010”?

Monica: - Well, I think that a European country will lift the world cup. Italy is looking like a new Italy team. They are nowadays not playing the traditional defensive game. Instead they are playing two flying midfielders, who act as Trojan horses. When the defenders are taking time in their defense area, these midfielders enter the attacking zone and then a long zig-zag pass opens the door for a goal. Keep an eye on Milito. Spain believes in bulldozing all the time from the left and right flanks. Portugal players always move like a snake to reach the goal post. England’s midfield is weak but don’t underestimate the long run of any of its defenders. France and Germany are looking somewhat weak, but are still unpredictable. Netherlands is the orange colored dark horse of Europe. You never know when and how they will counterattack in an efficient manner to avoid off sides and score goals.

Vijay: - Don’t rule out any African or Asian team. Ghana and Cameroon are two deadly teams. Ghana has speed and strength and Cameroon has some additional skills. Ivory Coast looks weak without Drogba. South Africa has the advantage of its own home soil, but lacks good players. Nigeria is a team, which can produce wonders but they lack specialist footballers. All the Nigerian players play with a same style and don’t use their brains. Now, among the Asian teams, Japan and South Korea always have a disadvantage because of their short height. South Korea needs to play speedy small passes to beat any European team. Japan’s main strength is their goalkeeper; the second Oliver Kahn. Australia has a good forward line but a poor defense.

Sanjana: - No one is talking about the teams of North America? Are the teams of Mexico and USA so bad? In Group A, Mexico can be the dark horse. USA is looking strong this time.

Bikram: - Just take my words. This time, a team from South America will win the world cup. Chile is again going to produce some wonders. Don’t forget Paraguay and Uruguay. Their traditional football is as deadly as the counterattacking football of Netherlands. What to say about Brazil and Argentina? They are always favorites. But, this time, both Argentina and Brazil lacks any star footballers in their team. Therefore, the team game will be the key. Hey, Arindam, to you, who will win the world cup?

Arindam: - It’s very tough to answer. This world cup will be a war of Speed Vs Skills. As per my analysis, the round of 16 matches will be:- France – Nigeria; England –Ghana; Germany – USA; Argentina – Uruguay; Netherlands – Paraguay; Brazil – Chile; Italy – Cameroon; Spain – Portugal. In Quarter finals, the matches will be: - France – England; Germany – Argentina; Brazil – Netherlands; Cameroon - Portugal. Semi finals will be: - England – Argentina; Brazil – Portugal. The final match will be between Brazil and Argentina. It can change also. I am just telling my views. This World Cup is not having so many superstars, but it will surely create new superstars for the future. Let’s see, who wins this war on 11^th July 2010.

HOSTING ANY MAJOR SPORTS EVENT BOOSTS THE HOST NATION'S ECONOMY

Paritosh: - South Africa under Jacob Zuma is really very lucky. The Nelson Mandela’s nation is really improving a lot in terms of its economic growth. Someone has rightly said that Brazil and South Africa are the super economic powers of the future. In 2009, due to terror threat in India, South Africa got the chance to host the IPL-2. Due to that IPL, many poor children got many financial help from many sponsors. Not only have that, South Africa got lots of Indian tourists for their famous safaris and sea beaches during that IPL season. This time, it is the Football World Cup of 2010. South Africa is just rocking like anything.

Shivani: - Wait for 2011. India and its neighboring cricket playing nations will host the World Cup Cricket.

Paritosh: - Don’t compare ICC World Cup with FIFA World Cup. In Cricket World Cup, there will be hardly 12 or 16 teams at maximum. But, in football world cup, there are 32 countries. Visitors are coming from these 32 countries to South Africa. You cannot imagine, how much money the poor people of South Africa will earn in this season of World Cup Football 2010.

Meera: - India should also try to host Olympics or FIFA World Cup, rather feeling proud of hosting the Cricket World Cup only.

Arindam: - but, you cannot completely disagree to the fact that IPL, despite having its own scams has been able to boost the Indian economy. During IPL, from hotel industries to food retail chains to aviation companies; everyone earns a lot of money.

Shivani: - Yeah, of course. IPL is one of the powerful sports events of the world. We have so many cricket stadiums in our country. That’s why; there is no problem in hosting IPL tournaments.

Paritosh: - Still, if you analyze, then you will find that the revenue earned from an IPL tournament is far less than that earned by hosting an Olympic games or FIFA World Cup. When Beijing got the chance to host Olympics, the ordinary people of China were just dancing in the streets with joy, because they knew that Beijing Olympics will act as a booster for their economy.

Meera: - India is going to host Commonwealth games. It will generate good amount of revenues.

Arindam: - Ha ha ha…to construct some new stadiums for Commonwealth games, the Indian government as well as Delhi government is sweating, because of all the scams and corruptions that got exposed in front of the media. To host any major sports event, first thing you need is a good infrastructure and the zeal from the government side to prove to the world that they can also host any major sports event. That is missing in India. All promoters are corrupted, followed by the politicians. That’s why; you will find galleries of stadiums are collapsing every now and then. Even, to repair a gallery, they are taking more time than expected. If you ask them, they will say, ‘Oh! Our labourers are taking too much time because they are doing a quality job’. But, there is nothing like that. The labourers are intentionally delaying their work to earn more money. A project engineer or a promoter does not understand that if a project is running behind the scheduled time of completion, then the expenses negate the profitability of that project.

Paritosh: - Also, I have seen in many stadiums like Eden Gardens and Salt Lake Stadiums of Kolkata city, the flood lights go off during an international match. This is really a shameful display to the whole world. When an international player from a foreign country like Japan comes to play in India and experiences these things; the first thing he will say is that the sports’ infrastructure of India is very poor.

Meera: - That’s true. Hardly, the young generation people of India know that Kabbaddi is our national sports. Hockey is almost forgotten, but hockey began in India itself. Many people don’t even know whether there is any Indian football team or not. All focus has been given to Cricket, because it has become an avenue for earning money. Indian government should understand the need of building infrastructure for all kinds of sports rather than focusing only on Cricket, because “HOSTING ANY MAJOR SPORTS EVENT BOOSTS THE HOST NATION’S ECONOMY.”