In times of recession, everybody is talking about cost cutting and saving what they have. I still see a lot of things which no one seems to be talking about but which, in my individual opinion, has nothing to do with growth and can really be put in the background for a while.
Lets start with the game that Indians just can't stop talking about- CRICKET. I really see no difference in the Casinos of LA and the T 20 matches of India - both have something to do with addiction and wastage of money.At least in the casinos, one honestly accepts there is a splurge of money and no one calls it a game of "national importance". Is it not criminal to waste BIG money on individuals playing with bat and ball while every person from Chichpokhli to China is busy trying to generate some cash.
One game that I have never failed to understand is GOLF. I really see nothing logical or interesting in wasting time and large acres of land in trying to put a SMALL ball in an even SMALLER hole situated somewhere in an expanse of a 100 acres!! ABSURD is what I think of this game. Don't those who protest against the SEZ and cry about it eating up the farmer's land think its more of a wastage to let go large acres for such a meaningless sport.
And surely, one sport which has meant only loss in terms of fuel and lives is GRAND PRIX. I don't think any activity which means a meaningless waste of fuel for some Tom, Dick and Harry's passion for speed deserves any sort of recognition and infact, in my opinion, should be declared unlawful . And just think of the number of people who have shamelessly lost their lives trying to follow their dream (rather nightmare!) racing the manmade animals of iron and steel.
I think a fewPINK SLIPS if passed to the above sports can surely save some money in these troubled times!
