I am not amazed at the corruption in CWG, what amazes me is our response. The games are not a private affair of people like Kalmadi. In our excitement to witch- hunt we are forgetting that there are games to be held which involve the nations Honour & pride. There's enough time later to crucify the guilty,who should be shot like traitors, for compromising India's prestige. For now we need to get our act together to get things going. Our media instead of looking for uncleared debris should help mobilize to complete unfinished projects. As always could Army be the last bastion of hope?? After all it is our nations honor at stake & not just fun & games. Later we could wrap the 'conmen of the games' in their precious toilet paper and flush them away!!

A good quote

'Never Look Down Upon Anyone Unless When You Do To Help Them Rise'

Listen To Your Heart

Why does it happen, No one really knows

I Hear your name Every time the wind blows.

Even when it rains and the rain drops fall

It is your name that I hear them call.

Are my eyes playing tricks, I do not know

I see your name even in the rainbow.

If you believe me I will tell you more

Your name appears in the sand on the sea shore.

When the flowers bloom and spring is in the air

The only fragrance I sense is the freshness of your hair.

Ever since I've known you, I've not been the same

If this happens in love, am I to blame.

You can experience it too, if you know the art

Close your eyes and ears and just listen to your heart.

--Written for Sonia (my dear wife) on Valentines 2007)

From Father to Son

One from the heart

Seems just the other day, you came to us as a bundle of joy

Surprising everyone, by being a boy.

Into a fine young man, You have now grown

And are on threshold of setting off on your own.

We are proud of your achievements and everything that you have done.

All the accolades you have received and the hearts you have won.

Your life of comfort and loving care will undergo a change

As you step out into the world that may seem strange.

We may now have to learn how to live apart

But distance will only bring you closer to our heart

Life for us is going to change too

You will be missed in everything we do.

The flavor would be lacking in your mom's cooking.

She will be crying even if others are looking.

The fun will be gone when I'm watching the cricket matches

the cheering together during the sixes, wickets and catches.

Believe me your sister will miss you too

You may deny it, but so will you.

As yet, you may not stand each other's sight

You will think back and wonder why you both did always fight

You have shared with her so much not just a room.

By the time you return, she would have gone with her groom.

Being women, it is easy for your mom and sis to cry

Let me be a man enough to accept, at times, silently so will I.

Each day will be spent waiting for your call

Even if you ring up to say ,nothing at all.

The memories and emotions should not make you weak

They should be your strength, to reach your professional peak

In your life ahead there will be temptations galore

Be careful and all your actions think before.

Look for opportunities and what ever you do

Pause to consider if it will make us proud of you.

Go son, conquer the world and always aim high

In your case the limit is not even the sky.

When the heart is full,the words are few.

We give you our best wishes and blessings.

May God be with you.

Papa

(written on the eve of departure of Ayush for his college in Jun 07)

I strongly Believe.........

"When God solves your Problems, you have faith in his abilities.
When he does not solve your problems, he has faith in your abilities."