Burning Neighbourhood

2 months back...blasts at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Yesterday...blasts at Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Today...blasts at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Which is next……………….Your city?

The more I write ‘bout it, the more I will hail again. So I will stop here, right now. I am peeved, extremely.

Just a warning….Next time You move around in the city……move at your own risk, anything can blast, just anything!

As I said before………..we are not the human we should have been. We are the most cruel creature on earth!!!.







Just Look at the brutality. Few major blasts in India in last 5 years....

• March 13, 2003: A bomb attack on a commuter train in Mumbai kills 11 people.


• August 25, 2003: Two almost simultaneous car bombs kill about 60 in Mumbai.


• August 15, 2004: Bomb explodes in Assam, killing 16 people, mostly schoolchildren, and wounding dozens.


• October 29, 2005: Sixty-six people are killed when three blasts rip through markets in New Delhi.


• March 7, 2006: At least 15 people are killed and 60 wounded in three explosions in Varanasi.


• July 11, 2006: More than 180 people were killed in seven bomb explosions at railway stations and on trains in Mumbai, blamed on Islamist militants.


• September 8, 2006: At least 32 people are killed in a series of explosions, including one near a mosque, in Malegaon town, 260 km northeast of Mumbai.


• February 19, 2007: Two bombs explode aboard a train bound from India to Pakistan, burning to death at least 66 passengers, most of them Pakistanis.


• May 18, 2007: A bomb explodes during Friday prayers at a historic mosque in Hyderabad, killing 11 worshippers. Police later shoot dead five people in clashes with hundreds of enraged Muslims who protest against the attack.

• August 25, 2007: Three explosions within minutes at an amusement park and a street-side food stall in Hyderabad kill at least 40 people.


• May 13, 2008: Seven bombs rip through the crowded streets Jaipur, killing at least 63 people in markets and outside Hindu temples.


• July 25, 2008: Seven blasts strike the IT city of Bangalore killing at least one person and injuring at least 15.


• July 26, 2008: Sixteen blasts shocked Ahmedabad killing more than 45 people, injuring hundreds.........and still counting.
  


• September 13, 2008: Blasts in New Delhi! (5 blasts, 25 dead already, how many more?)
  


• November 26, 2008: Terrorists attack in Mumbai at various places/five-star-hotels. 125 dead already, 327+ injured. And counting.
  


• January 1, 2009: Serial blasts in Guwahati, Assam! 5 dead already....what a bad start of the year.
  

• Space left for even more
  

Hail, how much???

Should You be the Bandage?

This happened to me 3 days back. I was shopping in a mall. Once done, I followed to the packing counter. The lady on the counter started packing after confirming directions with me. But before she could complete, she got her left thumb cut with the adhesive tape cutter. It started to bleed. I was watching. She turned to one of her colleague at the next counter and asked for some ‘first aid’. After 3-4 minutes, one man from the counter brought some antiseptic lotion & a torn piece of bandage. He finished his duty by saying “Laga Lo” (Apply It). The given piece of bandage was not more than ¼ inch in size. The girl was shocked and said “are you kidding?”. The man seemed insouciant.


I said to myself “Ro!”. I grabbed my wallet and took the pack of one medicated bandage. (I keep one all the time). I didn’t say anything to the lady and peeled the pack. Everyone around was looking at me. I asked her, “Can I apply?” which was replied as “Sure”. Fixed! Immediately she raised her thumb to the same man and said loudly, “See this!”. She actually meant “Feel this!”.

Once the packing was finished and I started to move, the lady said, “Thanks”. I said to her, “You deserve it.”.

Did I feel good by doing so? Obviously. I always believe that a woman needs special care, special concerns. And at times like these you need to make her feel that she deserves it. That man may have different understandings but then everyone on that counter knew that he was feeling guilty for being rude. That’s all I wanted him to feel….I’m sure he will originate.

Now the question is, Shall you be the Bandage All the times? Controversial question.

I will straightway answer…Not always. I can’t take away miseries of Everyone around. But those who I care for, those I feel for, I am there for them always. This answer is a personal opinion and I am sure people will agree to disagree. People working in NGOs, I know few, will even like to slap me for this answer. But that’s accepted. I am not everyone’s Saviour.

I remember 2 months back when I was at the railway station enroute to my home town. As there was sufficient time left for departure, I took a seating in the big waiting hall. I saw a young boy (he must be in his 20s) who seemed a li’l mentally disturbed. He was going to people and asking for money. And as expected, people were not interested, few of them even showed raised eyebrows to him. He knew he shall move, he did. He arrived to me and did the same, I just nodded No because I don't give money to such, it can be misused. He kept on moving. I was watching. After 5 minutes, as he had no luck he took a standing at a nearby pillar…..exhausted. I saw him staring at a person drinking tea. I was watching.

Minutes passed and I said to myself “Ro!”. I got off my seat and stopped by that young boy. He was worried if I will beat him (it’s normal because I am sure he has been many times). I looked at him for a minute and asked, “Kuch khana hai?” (will you eat something?). He said, ”Haan, chai pina hai” (Yes want to have Tea). I took him to the nearby tea stall and ordered, “One tea please”. The vendor saw that boy and started scolding him, “go away else I will beat you hard”. I said to the vendor, “he is with me!”. His eyes dropped to the ground. I stood by the boy till he finished his tea & biscuits. He said, “one more cup”. I couldn’t help smile. When he finished the second cup, I pat him bye. Before moving off the stall I said to the vendor, “You need to handle people with love.” He was mum, because he felt he was rude too.

These are just two of many personal experiences I liked to share today. Personal experiences, personal thoughts, personal judgements.


I will end by saying……….. if you FEEL you should care/help for one, don’t think much, don’t say it either……go ahead and do it! Action speaks louder than words, remember?

A helping hand at times is like a hand of God!

Be The Bandage sometimes!

God bless you.

Family Matters

Read this beautiful poem written by a Father for his child...

TO MY CHILD

Just for this morning, I am going to
smile when I see your face and laugh
when I feel like crying.
Just for this morning, I will let you
choose what you want to wear,
and smile and say how perfect it is.
Just for this morning, I am going to step
over the laundry and pick you up and take you to
the park to play.
Just for this morning, I will leave the
dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put
that puzzle of yours together.
Just for this afternoon, I will unplug
the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with
you in the backyard and blow bubbles.
Just for this afternoon, I will not yell
once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and
whine for the ice cream truck, and I will buy you one
if he comes by.
Just for this afternoon, I won't worry
about what you are going to be when you grow up, or
second guess every decision I have made where you are
concern ed.
Just for this afternoon, I will let you
help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you
trying to fix them.
Just for this afternoon, I will take us
to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can
have both toys.
Just for this evening, I will hold you in
my arms and tell you a story about how you were
born and how much I love you.
Just for this evening, I will let you
splash in the tub and not get angry.
Just for this evening, I will let you
stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.
Just for this evening, I will snuggle
beside you for hours, and miss my favourite TV shows.
Just for this evening when I run my
finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be
grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.
I will think about the mothers and
fathers who are searching for their missing children, the
mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's
graves instead of their bedrooms. The mothers
and fathers who are in hospital rooms
watching their children suffer senselessly and screaming
inside that little body
And when I kiss you goodnight I will hold
you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then,
that I will thank God for you, and ask him for
nothing, except one more day!

Moving na?


Now, listen to this voice over by a child.....she had lost her father an year back. She is talking to him expecting him to be listening from Heaven somewhere. Beautiful song (In Heaven), beautiful voice over. (Click on the round Play ">" button below). I am sure you will listen to this song twice, at least. I wish, you hold your tears.

Now, This is Moving!!!


Family Matters!

As You Travel Through Life, Keep Moving

This is one of the greatly moving poems that I received from one of my friend today. Immediately thought of sharing here. A self explanatory and deeply motivating. Hope you get the message.


As You Travel Through Life, Keep Moving

As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade.

There are some situations where all you can do
Is simply let go and move on,
Gather your courage and choose a direction
That carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward -
The process of change can be tough,
But think about all the excitement ahead

There might be adventures you never imagined
Just waiting around the next bend,
And wishes and dreams just about to come true
In ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things
As you challenge your status quo,
And learn there are so many options in life,

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
And see things that you've never seen,
Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds
And wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring
And somebody special who's there
To help you stay cantered and listen with interest
To stories and feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends
Are supportive of all that you do,
And believe that whatever decisions you make,
They'll be the right choices for you.

So keep putting one foot in front of the other,
And taking your life day by day...
There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road -
Don't look back! You're not going that way!

Keep Moving, always!!!

The Woman In Your Life

Tomorrow you may get a working woman,
but you should marry with these facts as well.

Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are;
Who is earning almost as much as you do;

One, who has dreams and aspirations just as

you have because she is as human as you are;

One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your
Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system
that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements

One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as
much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;

One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who
love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name

One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you
sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment
and that kitchen

One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook
food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more,
and yet never ever expected to complain; to be a servant, a cook, a mother,
a wife, even if she doesn't want to; and is learning just like you are as
to what you want from her; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that
you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;

One, who has her own set of friends, and that includes boys and even men at
her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days and yet is willing
to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy,
unnecessary competition and your inherent insecurities;

Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply
because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise

One, who can be late
from work once in a while when deadlines, just like
yours, are to be met;

One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important
relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some
and trust her;

One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows
in your entire house - your unstinted support, your sensitivities and most
importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.

But not many guys understand this......

Please Appreciate "HER".

God Bless You

I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today, everyday
To guide you and protect you
As you go along the way.

His love is always with you
His promises are true,
And when we give Him all our cares
He will always see us through.

So when the road you're travelling on
Seems difficult at best
Just remember I'm here praying
And God will do the rest!!!

P.S. edited, originally taken from internet.