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"Terrorism is the most heinous crime in the world today and it is the duty of every human being to condemn it. It is incumbent on every nation to fight it. There is a moral duty not to condone it or to justify it and unless every person realises this the world can never be safe from the scrouge of terrorism."
Dr. Geeta Madhavan
She has a doctorate in anti-terrorism laws and works closely with those who have dedicated their time and careers to prevention of terrorism. "We, the people of India, having abiding faith in our country's tradition of non-violence and tolerance, hereby solemnly affirm to oppose with our strength, all forms of terrorism and violence. We pledge to uphold and promote peace, social harmony, and understand among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values."
Can we drive out terrorism? The answer, as Socrates says, is in our hands....  When Socrates was at the zenith of glory and fame, some dynamic young Greeks beat a path to his doors for a chance to learn from the great man. But there were two 'smart guys' who devised a strategy to test the 'real wisdom' of Socrates. One of them said to the other, "Look, I'll carry a small bird in my hand and cover it with the other palm.
I'll carry it covered in my hands to Socrates and ask him, "There's a bird in my hand. Can you tell me whether it's alive or dead?" If Socrates says it's alive I'll squeeze the bird to death and if he says it's dead; I'll open my hands and let the bird fly away! So either way Socrates will be proved wrong".
"Brilliant idea" said his friend and both of them went to meet Socrates with the bird covered in the hands. Socrates was seated on the pedestal of knowledge. His greying beard and lined face glistened in the sun. Said one of the youths to Socrates, "There's a bird in my hand which I have covered with my palms. Can you tell me wise man, whether it's alive or dead?"
There was a grave silence in the audience. The great Socrates smiled nonchalantly and said "Young man, the answer is in your hands"!
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