What is the need of the hour today? Not knowing if Shakira's child is a boy or a girl; Not knowing if the "Katthi" movie is getting released or not. What is the NEED of the hour today? Well, let me do you the honors of giving you the answer to this question.  Tomorrow is Diwali. To those who don't know what Diwali is, Diwali also called "Festival of Lights" , a festival which signifies the victory of light over darkness; good over evil; knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It is celebrated by bursting crackers, wearing new clothes and by making sweets. 

*Sarcastically* 

Sure, nothing wrong with that is there? Nothing wrong with the fact that 1.22 billion people burst crackers all in one day which contribute to 30 % of the total global warming in a year in the  whole world. Nothing wrong with the fact that 40% of lung cancers in India is caused by the air pollution which originally is formed because of the bursting of these crackers. Nothing wrong with the fact that tons and tons of crackers are bought, and crores and crores of money is spent, just to see a bijli make some noise; a rocket spread colorful lights in the sky; a flower pot sparkle to a great height. Nothing wrong that is it? 

Before bursting a cracker, think once, "Is it really worth it? Spending so much money and polluting the environment just to see a smile on your face? Is it really THAT worth it?". Think ladies and gentlemen, THINK. I bet if every soul which wanted to burst crackers thought of this, about half of them would've put their rockets and their flower pots down. 

Its never too late. Let this one be the beginning of a "Green Diwali" to you. Put that rocket down, water a plant. Spread the message. Have a happy, safe and most importantly "Green Diwali" everyone. Light your life, not your crackers. :) :)

Bald Eagle

Over and Out