On 26th Jan 2011

I love parades. I love the synchronized marching, the band tunes, the smart uniforms. I've been watching the grand Republic Day Parade at Rajpath for over five years now, and each time, it amazes me. Today, as India celebrates her 62nd year of being a democratic republic, I wish everyone a Happy Republic Day:)

Before the parade begins, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the people of India, pays respect to the flame burning at India Gate- Amar Jawaan- a tribute to the soldiers lost in the 1971 war... and other martyrs. After this, the PM and other dignitaries present proceed to Rajpath to witness the parade. 

Like every year, it was awesome this time too. 

There's that feeling I get when the tricolour is hoisted... it's a combination of gratitude, love and pride... for my country and country people. This is MY India. It may have issues- corrupt leaders, multi-billion scams, illiteracy, poverty, and so much more- but it's my motherland... and I love it for what it is. 

There is no other country with such cultural diversity and tolerance for so many religions. There is no other country with such varied geography. There is no other country with such resources. And there is no other country with such people. 

We're the right mix of culture and modernity. Our 'paramparaas' and 'sanskars' are all in place and so is our bold forwardness. 

We're the youth of this country. It is up to us to help our nation develop and grow into a major power of the world. What I'm trying to say is explained by one of my most favourite quotes.

"Ab bhi jiska khoon na khaula, khoon nahi vo paani hai

jo desh ke kaam na aaye, vo bekaar jawani hai." 

We're all in this together. 

JAI HIND!

It was never so hard to make you smile.

For over a week now, things have been strange between us. I can't pinpoint the reason and say that- it's because of THIS, or, it's because of THAT... but it's not like before. No animated chatting, no laughs from you. Most of our conversations is just the sound of us breathing. 

It's sad.

True, things are hard- the best we can do is accept reality and make do with what we can. It's so heartbreaking for me to see you like this. And the worst part is, I can't do much about it.

I've tried my shitty logic, I've tried my sad-face, and I've tried to get you to talk to me. I'm probably over reacting but it's all that's on my mind right now.

We were NEVER like this.. I NEVER ran out of things to say to you.. and it was never so hard to make you smile.

1 AM inspiration

It's one of those times when you wonder

"Why was I put on this planet?"

And the thinking starts,

in my case, much to my disappointment.

I always thought I knew what I want

and I'd easily achieve my goal

But today I stand before the mirror

And it shows me a clueless soul.

A long period of inactivity

Devoid of talent and innovation

All these days, a building pressure to do well

combined to a mild depression.

Just as my eyes started to brim with tears

A voice said, "You can still do it."

So here I am, penning down my feelings

and with hope my dreams I knit.

There's so much more that I'd like to be

So much in the world to do and see

And I guess, it's never too late

To break this chain of thought

and do something,

For life is too short to wait.

First post!

Well, here goes. My very first post in my very own blog.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYY!

I have my own blog! :D :D

Just wanted to write something as soon as I created this thing. Funny how I end up doing such stuff when I'm supposed to be studying. 

I have a BIG Math test tomorrow. Ouch. 

Gotta go!