What is Independence Day

What is Independence Day?
 Is it just about wearing a white kurta with a flag on a it...sing the national anthem and salute it...and say for once jai hind...listening to the PM talk, watch a patriotic movie and shed 2 tears for the martyrs who sacrificed their life then think of our current situation and abuse the politicians....put a status of i love my India and enjoy a good family holiday...Is that all we can think of?
 Is our patriotism restricted to only 2 days of the year?
Do we actually think over and above ourselves other than these 2 days?
Do we ever say I love my India and mean it more importantly??
Am not taking away any of these ways we celebrate this day...They are meant to be like that...I myself love wearing white and saying mera bharat mahan...But the point am trying to put forward is do we really mean what we do? Or is it just for these day and never else? We say on these days! Perfect thought! But do we stand up and do something about it the next day ?Its high time that we started to put our words into action...When the people of this country starting thinking of the country before themselves and started believing that what they do or try to do at least will have an impact..or their efforts will materialize....or serving the nation is more beneficial than working in a mnc in America. When this mindset of people begins to change that’s when we can celebrate independence day in its true sense...That's when we can say that yes we are free...W are free from the clutches of being divided by regionalism, linguism, religion or caste...It's the mindset and thoughts that make a difference..just your approach is that what needs to be changed...stop looking at people from north east as outsiders...no fine nothing changes this but your will to accept differences as they are...It's your will to BE THE CHANGE this country needs....It's your attitude....
So this independence day...Let's not think of what is bad but decide and work on what can be done to change the way things are...Instead of looking for a job at an international school in Dubai lets try to provide education to those millions of illiterate poor kids waiting to be taught! Let's change the way we look at things in this beautiful beautiful country that has been given to us...Because we are no less than any power in the world...All that’s required to be that next power is the unity to see India on the world map as a place with the perfect blend of rich cultural heritage, intelligence, youth power and strength! That's India of my dreams...Let's make this dream a reality people...It may be ideological and may be not convincing you...But it is true......That's the India I wish to see...And am sure I will make sure it happens...Jai hind!! Happy Independence Day!

AS WE TURN 18!

OMG! Its 18 and still counting!How many of us can actually say that we have been friends from the time we were born?Proudly I can.You call it destiny.You call it coincidence or you just call it friendship.For me its just special.Its surprisingly wonderful to have known a person for so long.She was born on 3rd and me just 4 days later in the same hospital.And we have been friends from that very day.What do you call this?!Today as she turns 18 to enter a new phase of life,I just sit back and wonder.And wonder of how we have grown from strength to strength supporting each other through these years of our life.

To get up one morning and think,"what if she wasn't there?" God!The thought scares me!Whom will I tell,"say something nice"Whom will I share my thoughts with?"Who will pull me out of every problem in a second! hahahaha...Life would be a little less sweet,a little less spicy,a little less fun without her.In short,life wouldn't be 'LIFE ' without her.As our parents call us 'chaddi buddies"!There's no running away from the fact that probably she is the most important friend in my life.

To describe our friendship over the years is a rather difficult task.We have laughed,cried and grown together.From our silly stupid fights which only helped us be better people to date,every small incident has helped make our friendship reach a level of what it has today.Our telepathy is just amazing.From playing stupid games to playing badminton,From learning how to eat to learning how to bake,From learning how to walk to learning how to drive,From school to college,From ABC to writing blogs.None of these small things would be fun without her.

Now after reading this she is going to tell me to stop my mellodrama.But everything said above is truly heart felt.There is so so much I can write.But I wish to end here because I know that our friendship will not.It's 18 and still counting.....I just like to end by saying that whoever you are whatever you will be in the future...you'll always be the same for me."my same bestie"A friend who has been a silent supporter through every walk of life and I wish to cherish and preserve for a life time.As you begin a new journey I'd like you to know that our journey from childhood to adulthood is and will be truly truly remembered.I have been a small part of your life to being called 'adults' and I hope and pray that this wonderful bond that we share,will live till we live.From the maternity home to the morgue,your the person whose touched my life.

Life's a garden.There are millions of flowers in the form of people who decorate our lives,who come and go.But your the sunshine,who's there always sparkling in the sky,giving the other flowers,a chance and reason to live.

Wishing you a very happy birthday and a long and healthy life ahead.Cheers!!God Bless!!

A YEAR'S PAST BY...

"2nd April ".....flashback!! A year's past by...A day probably every Indian will remember till the last breath.Memories of which are etched in our hearts forever.28 year long wait was over,a young and talented team blah blah blah.....What can I say that has not been said before?Are my feelings any different from others?probably the answer is NO!But I still wish to pen down my thoughts.My little attempt on expressing the most inexpressible feeling in the world,because I quiet consider myself a part of the mad,stupid and crazy stuff!

As an Indian cricket fan,Our expectations are pretty high.We just don't settle for anything less than 'the best'.And why not?When we did have the conditions in our favor.I still remember the anticipation as school kids that we friends had!The proud feeling of the world cup being in our country!For a cricket crazy country like ours it was only an added feature on our cap.With the turn of each day the fever only grew stronger and stronger.

We began our journey with the opening ceremony on 19th February and from then on it was no looking back.The madness clearly visible.Every nook and corner of this mad mad country just shouted it loud "this one's ours!!' It looked like the country was painted in the tricolor waiting to paint the world with our colors.the crown was not an easy goal.It had to go through a war like semi-final between India and Pakistan!A thoughtof a match which sends jitters down the body of every global living creature.

Memories of crowded cantees jumping to catch a small glimpse,the radio commentary at the 'nukad ka chaiwala',endless discussions with strangers in the bus and train,bunking classes for watching the match!Painting the face to get the feel!Wearing the same dam clothes just for some superstitions!We left no stone unturned. Huh!! The list is endless.....How?how can we ever get over this feeling?The shouting on top of our voices to sing the national anthem loud and clear.our intentions crystal clear!

Frankly,I do not wish to get over the feeling of Mahi hitting the last ball in style!I do not wish to delete the image of a crying yuvi or sachin lifted in air!Why do I?The emotions riding high on the minds of every Indian burst out as Dhoni lifted that cup.My vision of 'THE CHAMPIONS' gets blurred as I have unknowing tears rolling down my eyes.

Tears a symbol of pride and joy.Even today as I write this today it leaves me with a smile on my face.I am mobbed with a flash of memories leaving me to sit back and wonder at the beauty of those moments.

Moments frozen in time and meant to be preserved till eternity.Today a year's gone by.....but it just...just...feels...like yesterday!

Dedicated to all the cricket fanatics like me who 99.9%of the times are firm,determined and strong on your point of view but just this one time were left flowing passionately in an emotionally stunned journey of what we call our 'LIFE'-CRICKET! Who are proud of being an unsaid part and have had the chance to witness,experience and live the golden page in the history of Indian Cricket! Enjoy and live this moment!! Cheers!!