Citizen reviews year 2016.
Author runs blog http://nayakgiri.blogspot.com
It was really an year of hectic November
activities be it demonetization , US elections
and international terror.
Rest of the events were not as
important unless if cricket is your religion . I am one of those who admire
Dhoni . End of era or baton change. Legal problems of BCCI apart good time to
be an Indian cricket fan but for one semi-final in Mumbai during
ICCT20WC.
I am no more fan of clichéd Bollywood
but Dangal got one of the Khans back on tracks (despite parental guidelines
in TZP) . Big B rules again in Pink. Year starting with Natasamrat
for Marathi but feel it's time to get off Ventilator and move on
from going wild as in Sairat. Sorry theatre folks (including those at
Happy colony Kothrud sangha) was not there to comment.
On world stage US elections ruled
under awe for the incumbent who had defied everything in past but had to
accommodate a new comer who deserves a chance despite a surprise. Need a full
stop on terror . Lot of expectations for a newcomer. World had refugee
and terror issues (europe , turkey etc) which are still to be solved. Brexit
also opened Pandora's box.
On demonetization having debated with
all stake holders , it was a good move . Though could have
been implemented better. Point is we have someone who acts despite odds. Being
away from action never helped for me to comprehend but nothing
mattered eventually for those on ground that what ground reality is. Move
towards cashless (or less cash) was needed. Opposition got further into abyss
and really feel there would have been better leaders to challenge the
incumbents. But then few idiots on helm spoilt that . Not good for democracy.
State elections in 17 will help us really gauge the winds of change.
Don't want to comment on IT and business
these days. There is a game changer evolving every day. Exciting time to
be an entrepreneur. Real estate though needs to reinvent after November.
Make in India story needs impetus and innovation.
Pune will go to municipal elections
in 17 and post November we have seen many equations changing. Metro and
other few important plans have been approved but feel really sceptical about
implementation. Thankfully we had good monsoon in 16 which eased out few
problems. Pune no more is as safe it was say in earlier years but still
in comparison to peer cities its ok.
Year 2016 experienced
November Rains but then only the time will tell its
consequences
Year 2017 is very
important new year and has lots in store. All the best. Lets
enjoy 17th year of millennium. Last few years left as a teenager.