This articles stems from the recent
episode of Mr Jakaria a prominent writer based out of New York, another poster
boy for India overseas. Before we proceed onto the subject of plagiarism, this
is second episode after Mr Gupta , another noted Investment banker and philanthropist.
The above two examples will surely be
seen as the new age definition for the Indians who are trying to make it big in
international waters. However, the only caveat to same is awareness of international audience which if, is as
informed and take notice of such matters,
However, I am sure that we have
provided enough subject to stand ups , as if they were not loaded with job
outsourcing and high education already.
Coming to classic case of Mr Zakaria, it
is indeed very interesting to see the media bashing its own icon to rags and also
how a single instance is good enough to ensure that all your reputation and
earlier works are of no use. This is very painful indeed Though, I should be
not assumed as supportive of the same,
Creativity in itself is a very
vulnerable term , and is subject to n no of definitions, though since inception I believe that we have
not created anything, transformation should be the highlighted word, or else
apple tree should have patented the right of gravity. And we should be reading
of apple tree rather than Einstein. Even in the practical world, its very hard
to decide or rather cross the thin line between these too ie creativity and
transformation. Assuming, I get inspired by someone and copying it in my own
terms. The same will be an injustice to original creator, and now assuming, the
original creator is not mentioned than what is more important, creator or creation,
its creation which brings glory to creator. So the idea is to have creation immortalized
rather than creator.
Now this is nothing new, This has been
going on since ages and is quite common among books, fashion , cars, Ideas etc
where corporate espionage is quite common and is a part of smart strategies. What is more interesting is the
modus operandi in the case of Mr Zakaria and why media is so interested in the story.
And who will be the biggest beneficiary. The media who created him, or he
himself, who would have been behind the scenes had not been this news, I am
sure the honorary time will tell us the best story in times to come, but Mine
personal views are creativity is an extension to logical thinking, and copying
it and making it perfect is what it is all about. So we can do away with the
same, Mr Zakaria though you cant vouch
but I can do it for you that certainly its not your first and sure will not be
your last too.
However, for world out there, we Indians
will continue to play with your minds in much interesting and outstanding ways because
that is what we have learnt in our home ground and game is much bigger here,
thanks to visas and costly international travel, or else we would have made
this an interesting world by this time,
