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A letter to my daughter
Dear princess, So vivid is the memory of the day I held you in my sight and then my hands for the very first time. You looked so beautiful and so fragile. I was scared, worried that I might hurt your tiny body but when I held you close to my bosom, I felt the strength of a mother. I was scared no more. I just knew that no matter what,I shall always be by your side..guarding you…guiding you…fighting with every adversity that dare come your way. You are my treasure to keep and safeguard. As you grew up, you filled my life with emotions I never knew existed. I…
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Jobs don’t have genders-Share the load!
It was the first of January 2020 . Another year had passed. After the crazy festivities of the previous night, it was time to clean up and leave for work. Natasha was fervently washing the dishes when her husband declared,’I have cleaned up the entire dining area. Do you need help with the dishes?’ Natasha smiled as he joined her in clearing out the pile in the sink. Natasha’s husband, Veer ,was truly her prince charming. He always knew the right things to say at the right time. With him by her side, the utterly monotonous work of cleaning the dishes seemed monotonous no more.They laughed, threw soap bubbles at…
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Where there is will…
I’ll stumble & fall on every stone? No, I defy you destiny, I know I should. I dare you to try me more than once. I always stood for all I was or could. Attempt to hurt me as much as you can, I will not shed a single tear. Bring to life the scariest nightmares, I harbour in me but no fear. Take away my joys, bestow me with agony. I will cherish every sorrow. Gift me endless darkness if you will, I will not give up, not today, not tomorrow. Snatch away everything, all I love, I shall still stay alive. Challenge me to any odyssey, any ordeal.…
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The Gift
As the administrative head of a hospital,I get many invites to marriage functions and the like and often choose to ignore them. I know it sounds rude but it is just simple pure laziness and also something to do with the fact that I am not very comfortable in crowded areas,especially when the crowd comprises of half-drunk baraatis. But that is just me. I am a considerably social person but marriage parties are just not my thing. You get what I mean here,right? Anyways, going through the affairs of the day as usual at work, a housekeeping employee came to my office,hesitating as she entered. She held a paper and…
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Whatever it takes to sail this boat…
Every problem in our country is inter-related, inter-connected to each other. The biggest out of all and probably the root of all others is illiteracy. India is the land of sages, it is a culture that promotes literature and ironically has the maximum load of illiteracy which is nearly 37 % of the global total. Effects of illiteracy Illiteracy has both social and economic ramifications: -Unemployment -Underemployment -Poverty -Ignorance -Low self-esteem…….to name a few. It is a dismal picture and before we talk of any other issue,it is imperative to remove illiteracy. Let me tell you a story… It is set in the city of Varanasi,on the banks of the…
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Stop judging! It is too easy.
What is it nowadays with judging everyone and everything? Has the nation suddenly gained enlightenment or stumbled upon the great wisdom? Earlier we saw allegations or accusations but now no more. We do not send anyone to trial…we simply judge. Why listen to the other person’s side of the story? Why waste time thinking of an explanation for whatever has happened? It is so much simpler and time saving to just go ahead and pass the verdict. The documentary India’s daughter was not even released when it was judged not fit for the Indian audience. Yes,it is not and I say this not because of the way the entire incident…
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This Women’s Day- End the Guilt!
The UN theme this year for International Women’s Day is Empowering women, Empowering humanity. Picture it! source UN feels that 100% of the goals cannot be achieved if 50% of the people cannot reach their full potential. So true! The lesser than 50% (and never increasing beyond) population needs to awaken from the slumber waiting for the Prince Charming’s kiss and rescue. I did not wish anyone A HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY yesterday..there is still far to go before the celebrations can start. This Women’s Day,do not celebrate…there is nothing to celebrate yet. …
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Do you mind?
Today,as I write this post,I am confused…certain events have made me question my rationale and forced me to rethink… To speak up or not…and when? Is it important for me to react and have an opinion every time? Do I have the option to not take sides? Why am I judged according to what I believe or do not believe in? Constitutions over the world have given their citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression as a fundamental right but are we really free to express? You think we are? What did you feel when you heard of the Charlie Hebdo attack? The whole world condemned the act…
