Reading about Constantinople in about 532 AD, when the Nika riots or Nika revolt took place, over the course of a week, I couldn’t help but draw a comparison to the present world’s hooliganism and riots. Half the city was burnt and tens of thousands of people were killed. The riots started with the different factions supporting teams of chariot racing. It was a combination of street gangs and political parties backing up current issues, shouting political demands between races. And the year was 532 AD!
The modern days have seen football hooliganism where fights between rival teams resulting in shouts, fistfights to riots and clashes with bats, bottles, rocks, knives or guns. In some cases, hooligans, police, and bystanders have been killed, and riot police have intervened with tear gas, armoured vehicles and water cannons. Football hooliganism has been linked with leftist, far right politics and racism.
Nothing much has changed.
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Peace and Happiness
Apart from money, fame and power – the two most important things in a man’s life is Peace and Happiness. Man has been vying for peace and happiness since the time he succeeded in tracing his roots to his forefathers.
Each new generation thinks he may have found peace and happiness. He may have achieved money, fame and power. But he will never find Peace and Happiness
It’s a mirage.
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