Rain in Bangalore

 Not sure if it's climate change, or something else, but the rain in Bangalore has been fast and furious, and unending. Almost through the last six months at least.

I am sure there are benefits to some people who suffer from water shortages and the umbrella sellers, but for a large segment of mere mortals, it causes great difficulties. Roads that are badly designed/maintained choke up and make it tough to go anywhere. Traffic is already bad, and during rains, adds another 20-30 minutes to an hour's commute.

Is it Indra or Varuna that is in charge of rain, I don't remember, but whoever it is, they are unhappy with mankind. Maybe we deserve it too. But surely, there must be a way out. We should try and find it.

One Solution to Global Economic Woes

I don't understand what the fuss is about, in Europe, in the U.S. and elsewhere. You have an easy solution and also have the core competence to implement it. It will solve at one shot all the economic problems (and a few more). The solution is - BUILD MORE MALLS. Building railway lines for economic recovery is passe.

The social and economic benefits of building malls are many.

1. People remain in an airconditioned environment when inside a mall, and therefore, are cool.

2. Malls reduce people's intelligence levels, and hence their questioning ability. So it's good politically!

3. They are lulled into a sense of well-being while inside.

4. If they actually shop, it directly increases the country's GDP, creating jobs for people who have to man/woman the counters.

5. It boosts the (mall) construction industry, even if nothing else happens.

Merkel, Obama, and co., I hope you are listening!