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Baba Ramdev, Anna Hazare & Social Media - Difference of opinion

While Anna Hazare's fasting won so many supporters including Indian social media users and celebrities, Baba Ramdev found little support from contemporaries. In the words of Abbie Hoffman, " Revolution is not something fixed in ideology, nor is it something fashioned to a particular decade. It is a perpetual process embedded in the human spirit. " Despite this same spirit, the dichotomy of reactions of social media users towards the leaders of these movements is surprising and calls for an in-depth understanding and discussion. Moreover, the government needs to criticized for taking a violent and forceful approach to this peaceful revolution. Coincidently, the crack down of Delhi Police on Baba Ramdev (also called "the midnight drama") happened on the anniversary of Tiananmen Square. 

Che Guevara & The Motorcycle Diaries - Lessons

Reading " The Motorcycle Diaries " by the most popular uncontested global icon of our times, the legendary “ Che Guevara ” is an experience in itself. The book, a best seller has more to it than Che’s experience and its role in how Che contributed to the revolution in Cuba and got him a "legend" status.