Review of 2015

Well! 2015 was a year which has so much to say, Listed are some of the notable events which I have observed as an Indian around the world..


1. Politics

North America:

Obama didn't made any major statement this year, except for the Iran nuclear deal. Taking account of Iran's history that nuclear deal is a brave step. Hope Iran does not ruin this wonderful opportunity.

Hillary is my best bet for President next year, Hope she continues the same policy towards India, Deeznuts still better than Donald Trump(love to see his memes).

US must act on taking steps towards regularizing the usage of arms(Guns), Every now and then someone will randomly shoot someone in a school, or a street and it is just disgusting to hear.

Sorry folks I just never heard any thing significant from other countries except our media houses banging that some NRI who is not an Indian got elected into some good administrative positions and some Sikh allowed to wear his turban.

Europe:

Angela Merkel steals the show all the way on handling the debt ridden Greece who are still afraid to revert back to Drachma.

But I always found David Cameroon funny on the way he reacts to major issues. He can be compared to Roman emperor Nero.

I feel sad for France, A country which was never seen such drastic terror attacks in it's life time, all prayers with them.

The way Europeans reacted to the Hostage crisis is commendable but still they carry a huge risk, It can be divided into three phases.

• Before a photo featuring a small infant's body found on sea shore.
• After the photo shared extensively over social media which gained sympathy for the Syrian refugees.
• After the deadly attack on Paris.

It is still odd to hear that there are organisations demanding to split the countries like Spain and some other developed nations.

Ukraine still facing the heat of pro-russian activists who as I heard(no offence) shot down a Malaysian Plane killing innocent people.

Putin as usual playing his part as a Bruce Wayne from Batman Comics(Heard that US compares him and Dimitri to Batman and Robin), A leader who smartly accomplishes what he wants without any fireworks and that is why Turkey made a grave mistake by bringing down a Russian Aircraft(It's Russia baby).

All other countries, Sorry you may have some news to say which may not  make it to Headlines.(I missed it)

Asia:

Modi visited so many countries as part of new foreign policy which bought huge FDI's. He lost in Bihar which was needed to calm the ruling party. He is leading Asia all the way.But still unable to convince world nations on UN security council bid.

Syria is divided like a mashed potato, where there is an ongoing war between Kurds, Syrian Government, Rebels, ISIS etc...supported and opposed by IRAN, Hezbollah, Turkey, Egypt, Russia, France, UK. It is in total chaos and their citizens are doing the right thing by moving to Europe as refugees as strong Arab countries like Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia watches this carnage and don't take in refugees. If i start typing about Syria, it will never end and so i am stopping it here.

China is facing the heat from USA because of the defense deal between Taiwan and US, and US patrolling the South China Sea.

Nepal changed it's constitution and faced the wrath as it;s supplies were cut off. Nepal claims that Indian government caused it and whereas Indian government asks Nepal not to blame them unnecessarily on their Internal affair. China might use this environment for their advantage. But if Nepalis believe that China is better than India(as per the current Anti-Indian sentiment) as per my opinion they are moving closer towards total catastrophe because China(Organised and Smart) is no India(lenient and unorganized political structure).

Some funny random claims by that weird haircut president Kim Jung of North Korea that he will smash US, Hydrogen Bomb, Ballistic Missile etc etc..

Malaysian Airlines yet to find the cause of MH370 crash and their reputation got worse when their aircraft was shot over Ukraine.

Brunei was in the news by banning Christmas(for Christ sake) followed by Tajikistan. Too much I say.

Apart from that there was no interesting news from Asia this year, everything was peaceful on political front.

Australia:

I may be a poor observer of Oceania and Australian Politics. As for the fact the only news that I observed was that New Zealand will vote to remove Union jack from it's national flag. 

Africa:

Apart from ongoing conflict in Mali, there was no political conflicts which was observed in news. 

South America:

Here too I  am not a great observer, few minor incidents here and there I suppose and Brazil is playing an important role in BRICS.

2. Climate:

The climate is changing rapidly, significantly warm winter all around the world, floods in Atacama and Chennai, glaciers melting and red alerts in Beijing on Smog and don't forget that our own capital New Delhi rediscovered as world's most polluted city.

I believe that whatever happened in Paris on the climate deal is waste of time and resources. Nothing will happen, the climate changes, animals will continue to become extinct and the same old story repeats like what happened from Copenhagen, Paris and next some other place.

3. Entertainment:

Indian Film Industry has only two blockbuster movies this year i.e Bajrangi Bhaijaan followed by Baahubali: The Beginning. Apart from that there was nothing special.

Actors made news by commenting on Intolerance and returning their awards which were on the Headlines every other day. 

Hollywood has so many good movies this year such as The Martian, Jurassic World(must watch hishe in youtube), Avengers: age of Ultron, Terminator: Rogue nation, Hunger games, The walk etc and the movie which dissapointed me the most is Terminator: Genesis(They fu***d up).

4. Science and Technology:

Mangalyaan reached it's destination along with MAVEN.

NASA discovered that Mars has water and yet to discover oil. Space X successfully launched their maiden rocket. Facebook so called free internet(Mark is visiting countries). The craze of Dubsmash(spam all over). Earth Two found which was as-usual some light years away. 

Still no sign of flying cars or instant drying jackets with rocket powered hover-boards(Back to the future).

People are still obsessed with smartphones and playing weird games.

4. Sports:

Australia as usual won Cricket World cup 2015.

Bangladesh lost to India in semifinals but not because of No-Ball ;).

Emergence of Bangladesh as a strong nation in Cricket world.

Sania and Hingis wrapping it up in Tennis.

Saina falling in the last leg in every major tournament.

Sindhu making her mark.

Pnakaj adwani the unstoppable.

Vijender singh unbeatable.

Indian Hockey showing signs of revival.

CSK and RR banned for two years.

Nadal and Federer in Delhi.

Well orchestrated matches of veterans in USA.

Oscar pistorious sentenced.

AB de the invincible.

Shocking retirement in top-form by Brendon Mccullum and  Sangakkara.

What in for 2016?

Much awaited Batman vs Superman Movie(Do you Bleed? ;) )

US President election(World media will be occupied)

Russian crackdown on terrorist groups in Syria.

World T20 Cup 2016 in India.

India tour of Australia.