It was neither a stormy night waiting to rain nor a night adorned with the gown of moonlight; it was a usual night after a tiring day for me unaware of the things to happen which would probably change my life forever. My life of practicality would have continued had I not met someone who changed the direction of my life. For the first time, I felt certain restlessness which had its moments of peace and ecstasy, waiting for someone became a moment of pleasure, and emotions took over my mind like never before. An inspiration, a guiding force, a never fading smile with an AWESOME charm to its persona, the person is someone who taught me to live a life with an exclamation.
Seems everything was destined to happen, just one fine day, my lady luck smiled and waived a magic wand and I wandering on the lonely roads happened to bump to a person who was definitely not in my book of “Would be Friends”. And, when there was an invitation to join them at CCD which includes one of our common friends, I tried my best to mould the facts, do a lot of reasoning to avoid them but as I said it was all destined to happen. The very fact that the person was dear to my two common friends; I tried my best not to be an addition to that list and be the third one in a row. But, once it started, our talks knew no end, it was an everlasting affair, and every talk was a cause for a new talk, the talks became a reason to our frequent meetings and believe me these were the talks which became the talk of my other friends. It was a strange sight for everyone to see two strangers bonding as if they know each other for ages. The person came as a soothing wind that put an end to my traumatic life, the mere touch of the person used to make me feel the eternal bliss of comfort and when the person used to sleep on my lap for hours, I used to feel the idyll, idyllic enough to see the person sleeping the whole night and forget the pain of my legs. I have no words to expound those moments.
“There were moments when our souls entwined felt the eternal love between each other and then there were moments of divine happiness. There were moments of pain and anguish and sometimes the moments of togetherness resonating in every moment of my life. Moments of beauty, moments of consent, moments of defiance, moments of love and amour, moments of separation, those precious moments have left footmarks in the path of my life and have written the untold saga of friendship”
For me the person is a desire that remains unfulfilled, a thirst that can never be quenched, a dream which is far from the boundaries of reality; an illusion illuminated forever, leaving me in an optative state of mind. After a constant battle of confusions, emotions, explanations and revelations, what remains is a memory, unfazed, untouched, treasured in my mind in the years to come!!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The WORLD at HER FEET, SALUTE TO Womanhood!!!
Being a man has certainly not changed my outlook towards women. 8th March being International Women’s Day, I take this opportunity to salute few Indian women whom I consider an inspiration to me and the entire world who have nothing but to take a bow to their achievements.
Mother: She is the epitome of love, sacrifice and womanhood. One woman who might not have conquered the battle with men, but, the very fact of she fighting for her children is something which is laudable. The world at her feet, she is an inspiration for everyone to fight for your loved ones till your last breath. I salute to the “Mother”, and I love you MAA.
Indira Gandhi: In the murky world of politics dominated by men, she is one woman who has proved her mettle in the field of politics. A lady who rose to become the Prime Minister of the Republic of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, a total of fifteen years. She was India's first and, to date, only female Prime Minister. This lady definitely needs a mention on my list of supreme womanhood.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: From the world of politics to the corporate boardrooms, this lady needs no introduction. People might be admiring Naina Lal Kidwai and Indra Nooyi, but my vote goes to Kiran Mazumdar Shaw. Kiran symbolizes dynamism and hope, an Indian entrepreneur, only she can make it to become Chairman & Managing Director of Biocon Ltd. From a civic activist, to art collection, to a house wife she has managed to reach the highest ladder of corporate beating her detractors. I salute Kiran for her extreme determination to make it big in a world where men have made a mark.
Late. Kalpana Chawla: A lady who has the power to turn imagination to reality, Late. Kalpana Chawla who went to become the first Indian woman to go in space. No Indian could stop raving about her when she made our country proud when her name was announced as one of the seven crew members of Columbia space shuttle. Due to an unfortunate accident met by Columbia, she is no more with us but yes, the name “Kalpana” inspires a lot of woman who dream to make it to the mysterious world of space till date.
Kiran Bedi: Justice has another name, no prizes for guessing, it’s Kiran Bedi!!! For people who believe that woman are weak and should stay at home, spare a thought. Kiran Bedi has become the first woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. She not only went on to become one of the most reputed police officers in India but also has two NGOs to her credit. And, if that was not enough, there’s “Aap ki Kacheri” for you where Kiran does justice to those innumerable India who finds her the only ray of hope for them.
Madhuri Dixit: Do I need to say why everyone is mad about MADS??? She is just not an actress, but, a woman, who has so many shades to her persona. A talented and award winning actress, accomplishes dancer and yes a beloved mother of two, she is one woman who definitely deserves a place in my list. Awarded Padmashri, Madhuri has delivered some of the remarkable performances in her career. “Didi tera devar” is still a rage, thanks to her. On Women's International Day in 2007, Dixit topped Rediff's list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever. A smile that makes million hearts go dhak-dhak, Madhuri is surely an inspiration to a lot of women and they don’t shy to say “Main Madhuri Dixit banna chahati hoon…”
Mother: She is the epitome of love, sacrifice and womanhood. One woman who might not have conquered the battle with men, but, the very fact of she fighting for her children is something which is laudable. The world at her feet, she is an inspiration for everyone to fight for your loved ones till your last breath. I salute to the “Mother”, and I love you MAA.
Indira Gandhi: In the murky world of politics dominated by men, she is one woman who has proved her mettle in the field of politics. A lady who rose to become the Prime Minister of the Republic of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, a total of fifteen years. She was India's first and, to date, only female Prime Minister. This lady definitely needs a mention on my list of supreme womanhood.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: From the world of politics to the corporate boardrooms, this lady needs no introduction. People might be admiring Naina Lal Kidwai and Indra Nooyi, but my vote goes to Kiran Mazumdar Shaw. Kiran symbolizes dynamism and hope, an Indian entrepreneur, only she can make it to become Chairman & Managing Director of Biocon Ltd. From a civic activist, to art collection, to a house wife she has managed to reach the highest ladder of corporate beating her detractors. I salute Kiran for her extreme determination to make it big in a world where men have made a mark.
Late. Kalpana Chawla: A lady who has the power to turn imagination to reality, Late. Kalpana Chawla who went to become the first Indian woman to go in space. No Indian could stop raving about her when she made our country proud when her name was announced as one of the seven crew members of Columbia space shuttle. Due to an unfortunate accident met by Columbia, she is no more with us but yes, the name “Kalpana” inspires a lot of woman who dream to make it to the mysterious world of space till date.
Kiran Bedi: Justice has another name, no prizes for guessing, it’s Kiran Bedi!!! For people who believe that woman are weak and should stay at home, spare a thought. Kiran Bedi has become the first woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. She not only went on to become one of the most reputed police officers in India but also has two NGOs to her credit. And, if that was not enough, there’s “Aap ki Kacheri” for you where Kiran does justice to those innumerable India who finds her the only ray of hope for them.
Madhuri Dixit: Do I need to say why everyone is mad about MADS??? She is just not an actress, but, a woman, who has so many shades to her persona. A talented and award winning actress, accomplishes dancer and yes a beloved mother of two, she is one woman who definitely deserves a place in my list. Awarded Padmashri, Madhuri has delivered some of the remarkable performances in her career. “Didi tera devar” is still a rage, thanks to her. On Women's International Day in 2007, Dixit topped Rediff's list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever. A smile that makes million hearts go dhak-dhak, Madhuri is surely an inspiration to a lot of women and they don’t shy to say “Main Madhuri Dixit banna chahati hoon…”
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