Chain of hope
Giving peace a helping hand
Thousands of handkerchiefs to pave the path of peace
Ever wondered what you can do to change history Ever thrown up your hands in quiet despair as two nations of the subcontinent fumble with foreign policy Ever realized the power of the people when it comes to resolving discords of the past A solution is possible, though our politicians squabble across the barbed border.Instead of wondering ever so often just what keeps India and Pakistan from coming together, now is the time to take that step towards changing history. Making peace happen.
Its time to go in for some active fencebuilding. It's your turn to ensure the Indo-Pak relations break new ground with your singular initiative. All you have to do is to join the Rope of Respect made of heartfelt peace messages on a handkerchief! Yes, that's exactly what The Times of India's online initiative The Peace Chain does, under the aegis of the Aman ki Asha.
The peace chain Rope of Respect, helps bridge rifts in the mind. Some of the peace slogans received can very well be lessons for politicians who seem to find themselves at a loss for words whenever its time for meaningful dialogue. As Pawan Sharma (Delhi) says, "Let the tradition of love move on to make the world a better place." As Meenakshi Sharma (Ghaziabad) says, "Friendship paves the way for peace and peace the way for growth". As Swagata Dutta (Mumbai) says: Promote peace, not pieces. As S.Preethi (Chennai) says, "Live life with harmony and peace."
A message of harmony is a simple click away, says Shreya Indulkar, DPS, Mumbai, if spreading the message of peace across the two nations is so easy a task, why not go for it! Adds Shardha Singh, DAV, New Delhi. It is youngsters like us who are expected to change the world for the better. Our Peace Chain indeed proves a point those on either side of the border think alike. They all want peace to prevail; let us act as friendly nations, not historical foes.
Sharda's right. For, we have Lahore's Imran Warraich, and several others Pakistani friends on the website bringing in their peace messages as well. As he joins the Rope of Respect, Imran says, "The greatest power in the world is love. One heart. Two nations. One people."
"Currently, hundreds of hankies in The Peace Chain are redefining Indo-Pak equilibrium. And the number is growing by seconds", says Sayanti Mishra of Lucknow. We are making the best of it. So much so, we are even calling upon our friends to join in by sharing The Peace Chain link on Facebook.
Just log on to www.amankiasha.timesofindia.com,select a colour for your handkerchief, fill in personal details, key in your very own peace mantra across the border and beam up some aman with asha. Monanza (Delhi) sums it up, "Its time for outstretched palms. Its time not to point fingers, but shake hands."
Courtesy: Times of India
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Thousands of handkerchiefs to pave the path of peace
Ever wondered what you can do to change history Ever thrown up your hands in quiet despair as two nations of the subcontinent fumble with foreign policy Ever realized the power of the people when it comes to resolving discords of the past A solution is possible, though our politicians squabble across the barbed border.Instead of wondering ever so often just what keeps India and Pakistan from coming together, now is the time to take that step towards changing history. Making peace happen.
Its time to go in for some active fencebuilding. It's your turn to ensure the Indo-Pak relations break new ground with your singular initiative. All you have to do is to join the Rope of Respect made of heartfelt peace messages on a handkerchief! Yes, that's exactly what The Times of India's online initiative The Peace Chain does, under the aegis of the Aman ki Asha.
The peace chain Rope of Respect, helps bridge rifts in the mind. Some of the peace slogans received can very well be lessons for politicians who seem to find themselves at a loss for words whenever its time for meaningful dialogue. As Pawan Sharma (Delhi) says, "Let the tradition of love move on to make the world a better place." As Meenakshi Sharma (Ghaziabad) says, "Friendship paves the way for peace and peace the way for growth". As Swagata Dutta (Mumbai) says: Promote peace, not pieces. As S.Preethi (Chennai) says, "Live life with harmony and peace."
A message of harmony is a simple click away, says Shreya Indulkar, DPS, Mumbai, if spreading the message of peace across the two nations is so easy a task, why not go for it! Adds Shardha Singh, DAV, New Delhi. It is youngsters like us who are expected to change the world for the better. Our Peace Chain indeed proves a point those on either side of the border think alike. They all want peace to prevail; let us act as friendly nations, not historical foes.
Sharda's right. For, we have Lahore's Imran Warraich, and several others Pakistani friends on the website bringing in their peace messages as well. As he joins the Rope of Respect, Imran says, "The greatest power in the world is love. One heart. Two nations. One people."
"Currently, hundreds of hankies in The Peace Chain are redefining Indo-Pak equilibrium. And the number is growing by seconds", says Sayanti Mishra of Lucknow. We are making the best of it. So much so, we are even calling upon our friends to join in by sharing The Peace Chain link on Facebook.
Just log on to www.amankiasha.timesofindia.com,select a colour for your handkerchief, fill in personal details, key in your very own peace mantra across the border and beam up some aman with asha. Monanza (Delhi) sums it up, "Its time for outstretched palms. Its time not to point fingers, but shake hands."
Courtesy: Times of India
Sunday, April 04, 2010
A special kind of love
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an extraordinarily busy man. In the two and a half days the Indian lifestyle guru spent in Pakistan, he visited three cities, spoke at two major e
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an extraordinarily busy man. In the two and a half days the Indian lifestyle guru spent in Pakistan, he visited three cities, spoke at two major e
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Remember to breathe
On his visit to Pakistan the Art of Living guru urged better ties between India and Pakistan - improve trade relations, promote cultural exchanges and start a religious d
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On his visit to Pakistan the Art of Living guru urged better ties between India and Pakistan - improve trade relations, promote cultural exchanges and start a religious d
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More seeds of peace needed for a bumper crop
Six Indian students from Mumbai spend a memorable week in Lahore with Pakistani host families and students
When she learnt that her .....more
Six Indian students from Mumbai spend a memorable week in Lahore with Pakistani host families and students
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The art of healing hearts gets a boost
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Karachi
Farooq Tabassum climbs the stage carrying a playful child in his arms. He takes the mike and shares his story with the audien .....more
By Sidrah RoghayKarachi
Farooq Tabassum climbs the stage carrying a playful child in his arms. He takes the mike and shares his story with the audien .....more
'Born in one country, given life in another'
By Sidrah Roghay
Karachi
Dr Sanjay Bose sits at a clinic at the Tabba hospital and examines patients, mostly children who come in with various heart a .....more
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Dr Sanjay Bose sits at a clinic at the Tabba hospital and examines patients, mostly children who come in with various heart a .....more
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-- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Fou .....more
This week in Pakistan
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