I was standing by the door , waiting for my station
I looked around just to see with whom i am sharing the moments with,
A glance here and there , i guess i was quite habituated by this daily exercise
As my glance was coming to an end ,indicated by the announcement
There across the next door , stood a face which stood apart from the rest
My glance became a look , a prolonged look
The face was fresh , genuine and surreal.
I felt an uncanny anxiousness of losing that face forever
knowing that i might not see her again,
Another face lost in the crowd, I moved towards her
She stood there , unconcerned
I was now pretty close to her , she was modest yet sophosticated
no opulence but a face worth my efforts.
I came close to her , everything about her was so serene
I was in a trance , a sense of comfort crept in broken by the screeching halt.
This is it , i meet so many faces hardly anyone bothers but why is this face
constantly playing with my senses.
I got down with a belief that some faces are just face in the crowd
But do i get to see that face again
Well a face is a face but her face was not a face in the crowd.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Friday, July 18, 2008
A TRUE STORY.....GOT IT FROM THE NET
TRUE STORY
Spend some time to read this! Really touching!! I was walking around in a BigBazar store makingshopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been morethan 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don'thave enough money to buy this doll. Then the little boy turned to meand asked: ''aunty, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that youdon't have enough money to buy the dolll, my dear.'' The little boy wasstill holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and Iasked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that mysister loved most and wanted so much . Iwanted to Gift her for herBIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give itto my sister when she goes there.' His eyes were so sad while sayingthis. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy isgoing to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take thedoll with her to give it to my sister.'' My heart nearly stopped. Thelittle boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not togo yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then heshowed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then toldme 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won't forgetme.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, butdaddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then helooked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quicklyreached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again,just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, 'Ihope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out himseeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll andeven some spare money. The little boy said: 'Thank you God for givingme enough money!' Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last nightbefore I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buythis doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'Ialso wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, butI didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy thedoll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.' I finished my shopping in a totally different statefrom when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind. ThenI remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned adrunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and alittle girl. The little girl died right away, and the mother was leftin a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plugon the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not beable to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as Ibought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where thebody of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make lastwishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding abeautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy andthe doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feelingthat my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boyhad for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard toimagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken allthis away from him. Please DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
Spend some time to read this! Really touching!! I was walking around in a BigBazar store makingshopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been morethan 5 or 6 years old. The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don'thave enough money to buy this doll. Then the little boy turned to meand asked: ''aunty, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that youdon't have enough money to buy the dolll, my dear.'' The little boy wasstill holding the doll in his hand. Finally, I walked toward him and Iasked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that mysister loved most and wanted so much . Iwanted to Gift her for herBIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give itto my sister when she goes there.' His eyes were so sad while sayingthis. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy isgoing to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take thedoll with her to give it to my sister.'' My heart nearly stopped. Thelittle boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not togo yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then heshowed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then toldme 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won't forgetme.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, butdaddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then helooked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quicklyreached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again,just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, 'Ihope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out himseeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll andeven some spare money. The little boy said: 'Thank you God for givingme enough money!' Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last nightbefore I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buythis doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'Ialso wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, butI didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy thedoll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.' I finished my shopping in a totally different statefrom when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind. ThenI remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned adrunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and alittle girl. The little girl died right away, and the mother was leftin a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plugon the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not beable to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as Ibought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where thebody of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make lastwishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding abeautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy andthe doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feelingthat my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boyhad for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard toimagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken allthis away from him. Please DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Her Smile....
She Stood there , Alone , Bewildered
I could hear the patter of raindrops.
She looked at me , She was shivering.
She had honesty on her face.
But Somewhere something was wrong.
I went upto her
Could see the anxiety in her face
Her feet grinded.
Apprehension in the air.
I didnt know what To say , but there was lots to think.
I tried hard to woo her , win her confidence.
I could see her face , epitome of innocence,
Could have clampered towards her , and hold her
But
Dreaded she might not like it.
In the silence of the night .
I stood there with the girl.
Trying hard to forge a conversation, which she didnt comply.
Finally ,
I took her hand , and waded across the road
She didnt resist, as if she wanted this to happen.
I tried hard to comfort her , but she knew it was temporary.
I held her hand tightly , how i wished i could have done for my entire life.
I took her to her destination.
Though i couldnt give her anything but she gave me loads.
Just as i was leaving , she gave a smile , a smile that relieved my worries .
A smile to live for.
Hope someday the world wakes up to see those smiles .
There are so many children out on the streets , so many who dont have a future , just a kind gesture from our side , can bring smiles to these innocent faces .
I could hear the patter of raindrops.
She looked at me , She was shivering.
She had honesty on her face.
But Somewhere something was wrong.
I went upto her
Could see the anxiety in her face
Her feet grinded.
Apprehension in the air.
I didnt know what To say , but there was lots to think.
I tried hard to woo her , win her confidence.
I could see her face , epitome of innocence,
Could have clampered towards her , and hold her
But
Dreaded she might not like it.
In the silence of the night .
I stood there with the girl.
Trying hard to forge a conversation, which she didnt comply.
Finally ,
I took her hand , and waded across the road
She didnt resist, as if she wanted this to happen.
I tried hard to comfort her , but she knew it was temporary.
I held her hand tightly , how i wished i could have done for my entire life.
I took her to her destination.
Though i couldnt give her anything but she gave me loads.
Just as i was leaving , she gave a smile , a smile that relieved my worries .
A smile to live for.
Hope someday the world wakes up to see those smiles .
There are so many children out on the streets , so many who dont have a future , just a kind gesture from our side , can bring smiles to these innocent faces .
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
CONFUSION
When I never earned anything, I lived like a king …..Now when I am earning I am living like a pauper....some days back I realized this anomaly in my life. The day I got my salary, it was sense of fulfillment and relief …ya finally I have arrived ….but is it the beginning of a continuous process of getting redeemed for the work you have done on a monthly basis and also the ever increasing pressure to perform and hog the limelight.
I am the newest entry into the world of salaried profession….but why am I living in a penurious state, when I have all the bucks to spent, discos to throng at, and parties to throw at …..why is it that i look at all the luxury and I remember the faces of my parents, the times when I hassled and bullied them for a luxury which they silently complied with …why am I thinking of my progeny who has not yet entered life …why have I become so modest in my spending….well trying to figure out the answers of all this …this is what my salary has done to me. A growing conundrum of thoughts …..still perplexed …hope some day I justify my confusion…
I am the newest entry into the world of salaried profession….but why am I living in a penurious state, when I have all the bucks to spent, discos to throng at, and parties to throw at …..why is it that i look at all the luxury and I remember the faces of my parents, the times when I hassled and bullied them for a luxury which they silently complied with …why am I thinking of my progeny who has not yet entered life …why have I become so modest in my spending….well trying to figure out the answers of all this …this is what my salary has done to me. A growing conundrum of thoughts …..still perplexed …hope some day I justify my confusion…
Monday, June 30, 2008
i love dolphins....
My craze for wildlife dates back to the time when I started understanding the fundamental difference between man and animal ….I was told that both are living beings but a man is more intelligent than all animals…but as time passed by , I grew up to understand that the reverse is true ….man has conditioned intelligence , which grows with time , in the folds of the cerebrum inside the brain whereas an animal has unconditioned intelligence , which is sharp and agile .The animals which are at the peak of intelligence are the mammals , and in mammals , dolphins outsmart the rest.
I had heard a lot about Gangetic dolphins and the Irrawaddy dolphins , the species of dolphins found in Asia. Some days back I visited the back waters of Bay of Bengal to trace the Irrawaddy dolphins found in this part.
Irrawaddy dolphins are small than their European counterparts and don’t move about in groups and they travel thousands of kilometers in search for food. As I ventured out along the coast line, in search of the dolphins, I entered the chilika lake , the largest fresh water lake in Asia , located along the coast line of Orissa.
Chilika is famous for various reasons, it’s a bird sanctuary, has a rich treasure of flora and fauna, and the place is a paradise on earth.
I started on my journey to unravel the mysteries attached to this fascinating mammal …the ride along the coast line was thrilling , I encountered small islands filled with red crabs , the water was as clear as crystal , I could see shrimps and other kinds of fishes on which the dolphins thrive …I Came to know that the local fishermen earn a livelihood out of these dolphins and for a change not by killing them but by protecting these lovely creatures. The locals here claim that the dolphins are their friends as they aid in fishing, these creatures drive the fishes right into the fishing net. I was amazed by the peaceful co-existence between man and animal .As time passed by , my desire to have a tryst with these mammals grew ….I waited patiently , jus for that glimpse….while I was traveling on the boat , the boat entered into shallow waters near to the shore , and the engines of the boat were switched off , slowly the boat drifted along the waters ….I was excited as the boatman told me this was the place the dolphins frequent the most…I wanted to jump into the water , the silence was deafening , it was pure bliss , everything was music to my ears ...then suddenly it happened …manna from heaven , a glistening glimpse of the famous Irrawaddy dolphin ...at first I couldn’t see it but then as it drifted past my boat , I could see why these mammals are the favorites among human beings , they are so friendly , I wanted to jump into the water and swim along side the dolphin….it was a dream come true for me…always saw them on animal planet , saw them on magazines , saw them on internet and now right in front of my eyes…I spent some million photographs on these lovely creatures…it was like meeting a friend after a long time...then as another boat passed by , it was time my friend bid adieu to me and meet up other human beings ….as i returned back , I just looked back at the creek , how I wished I could take him to my place and keep him for life…How I wished I could have become one of those and moved about freely , without any inhibition , without any prejudice ...
I had heard a lot about Gangetic dolphins and the Irrawaddy dolphins , the species of dolphins found in Asia. Some days back I visited the back waters of Bay of Bengal to trace the Irrawaddy dolphins found in this part.
Irrawaddy dolphins are small than their European counterparts and don’t move about in groups and they travel thousands of kilometers in search for food. As I ventured out along the coast line, in search of the dolphins, I entered the chilika lake , the largest fresh water lake in Asia , located along the coast line of Orissa.
Chilika is famous for various reasons, it’s a bird sanctuary, has a rich treasure of flora and fauna, and the place is a paradise on earth.
I started on my journey to unravel the mysteries attached to this fascinating mammal …the ride along the coast line was thrilling , I encountered small islands filled with red crabs , the water was as clear as crystal , I could see shrimps and other kinds of fishes on which the dolphins thrive …I Came to know that the local fishermen earn a livelihood out of these dolphins and for a change not by killing them but by protecting these lovely creatures. The locals here claim that the dolphins are their friends as they aid in fishing, these creatures drive the fishes right into the fishing net. I was amazed by the peaceful co-existence between man and animal .As time passed by , my desire to have a tryst with these mammals grew ….I waited patiently , jus for that glimpse….while I was traveling on the boat , the boat entered into shallow waters near to the shore , and the engines of the boat were switched off , slowly the boat drifted along the waters ….I was excited as the boatman told me this was the place the dolphins frequent the most…I wanted to jump into the water , the silence was deafening , it was pure bliss , everything was music to my ears ...then suddenly it happened …manna from heaven , a glistening glimpse of the famous Irrawaddy dolphin ...at first I couldn’t see it but then as it drifted past my boat , I could see why these mammals are the favorites among human beings , they are so friendly , I wanted to jump into the water and swim along side the dolphin….it was a dream come true for me…always saw them on animal planet , saw them on magazines , saw them on internet and now right in front of my eyes…I spent some million photographs on these lovely creatures…it was like meeting a friend after a long time...then as another boat passed by , it was time my friend bid adieu to me and meet up other human beings ….as i returned back , I just looked back at the creek , how I wished I could take him to my place and keep him for life…How I wished I could have become one of those and moved about freely , without any inhibition , without any prejudice ...
Saturday, January 19, 2008
society
The dawn of a new year , brought joy happiness to the denizens of our beloved country , but also the dawn brought the gory images of two females molested by a group of 70 drunk people.
This is the society we live in , where men turn animals , animals under the garb of humans intoxicated with the mere delight of a grope at a flesh . This is the new knowledge based society we live in where people forget their ethics , values and culture .
The society breeds in itself people who forget that their very step in the world comes from a mother , and she happens to be a female . Jus as in the movie Mother India , where nargis suffers as a lady , fighting the lecherous demands of the zamidar.. the society has evolved itself to a more crude form of outrageous behaviour by people especially to females .
We cannot change society at one go , but what we can change is our individual behaviour , perception , attitude , outraging the modesty of a female is by no means accepted in any form of civilized society where the dynamism of life involves peaceful coesistence of both the sexes .
This is the society we live in , where men turn animals , animals under the garb of humans intoxicated with the mere delight of a grope at a flesh . This is the new knowledge based society we live in where people forget their ethics , values and culture .
The society breeds in itself people who forget that their very step in the world comes from a mother , and she happens to be a female . Jus as in the movie Mother India , where nargis suffers as a lady , fighting the lecherous demands of the zamidar.. the society has evolved itself to a more crude form of outrageous behaviour by people especially to females .
We cannot change society at one go , but what we can change is our individual behaviour , perception , attitude , outraging the modesty of a female is by no means accepted in any form of civilized society where the dynamism of life involves peaceful coesistence of both the sexes .
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
DO'S AND DON,SFOR A SUMMER TRAINEE
DO'S
1.If selected from campus for summer projects carry a copy of the letter of offer and have xerox copies of the same, clarify the stipend before hand and take a wriiten statement of the same , check for the profile that you will be joining as.
2.If accomodation not provided try to find a PG near to office , for commuting is a big problem.
3.Try to be punctual to office on the first day and also the rest .
4.First few days are the toughest, for you will be treated like garbage , try to hang around and keep up a smiling face , sometimes companies might jus check your stress level , time will come to show ur mettle.
5.Try to have a time table , start early and finish strong.
6. Try to act in a friendly manner with everyone , if rebuked then also put up a smiling face , no back biting about anyone , try to observe people , how they are handling their work and clients , this is the best learning you can get , try to see the work culture and heirarchy.
7.Try to see sources which will lead to further contacts(PR relations).
8.Try to have some basic stuffs from the company , business cards of top notch executives (if any) , letter pads ( u can guess it) , references .
9.Try to utilise the library to the utmost if there is any(You get books which you cant find at ur campus as they are expensive , try to see paid up reports).
10.Finally nothin pays than good work , be focussed , think out of the box , if sensitive to your environment , prepare a short and precise report , try to give a ppt , have a detailed analysis of ur project , be ready to face criticism , remember skilful sailors are made from rough oceans.
DON'S
1. Don act smart , for there are people more smarter than you.
2. Don expect that you will change the fortunes of the company in these 2 months.
3.Don expect anything.
4.Don be too emotional with ur ideas , and don share your life plans with anyone that may spoil ur party.
5.Don sulk , beggars are not choosers , if from iims then you can sulk positivily .
6.Don accept the PPO's immediately , think about it and check various alternatives.
7.Don seek love affairs during projects , certain people might utilise u (this happens ).
8.Don get sentimental with the company try to be a parasite , this is the time to suck in all knowledge .
9.Don delay ur project to the last minute if its a reasearch based project , try to come up with the data analysis part well in advance.
10.Don get impatient if u r not getting attention , The HR people are losing some prospecting good employees , be confident and give ur best report , don overdo with the report.
1.If selected from campus for summer projects carry a copy of the letter of offer and have xerox copies of the same, clarify the stipend before hand and take a wriiten statement of the same , check for the profile that you will be joining as.
2.If accomodation not provided try to find a PG near to office , for commuting is a big problem.
3.Try to be punctual to office on the first day and also the rest .
4.First few days are the toughest, for you will be treated like garbage , try to hang around and keep up a smiling face , sometimes companies might jus check your stress level , time will come to show ur mettle.
5.Try to have a time table , start early and finish strong.
6. Try to act in a friendly manner with everyone , if rebuked then also put up a smiling face , no back biting about anyone , try to observe people , how they are handling their work and clients , this is the best learning you can get , try to see the work culture and heirarchy.
7.Try to see sources which will lead to further contacts(PR relations).
8.Try to have some basic stuffs from the company , business cards of top notch executives (if any) , letter pads ( u can guess it) , references .
9.Try to utilise the library to the utmost if there is any(You get books which you cant find at ur campus as they are expensive , try to see paid up reports).
10.Finally nothin pays than good work , be focussed , think out of the box , if sensitive to your environment , prepare a short and precise report , try to give a ppt , have a detailed analysis of ur project , be ready to face criticism , remember skilful sailors are made from rough oceans.
DON'S
1. Don act smart , for there are people more smarter than you.
2. Don expect that you will change the fortunes of the company in these 2 months.
3.Don expect anything.
4.Don be too emotional with ur ideas , and don share your life plans with anyone that may spoil ur party.
5.Don sulk , beggars are not choosers , if from iims then you can sulk positivily .
6.Don accept the PPO's immediately , think about it and check various alternatives.
7.Don seek love affairs during projects , certain people might utilise u (this happens ).
8.Don get sentimental with the company try to be a parasite , this is the time to suck in all knowledge .
9.Don delay ur project to the last minute if its a reasearch based project , try to come up with the data analysis part well in advance.
10.Don get impatient if u r not getting attention , The HR people are losing some prospecting good employees , be confident and give ur best report , don overdo with the report.
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