Genesis

According to Wikipedia definition, "Last Stand" is a military terminology where there is a situation in the battlefield in which a relatively small number of defending troops hold a defensive position in the face of overwhelming odds (like shortage of ration, ammunition, large number of enemy forces and a formidable opposition with the capability to have multiple waves of attack). In all likelihood the defending army face a complete destruction of their battalion such as death of all the personnel or very heavy casualty figures or being taken prisoner of war. The defending army takes the last stand (while they are well aware that the odds are against them) due to their dedication towards their duty, honor and over and above for their country and fellow countryman. The heroic acts of the soldiers earn them the highest military awards for their gallantry and their names are etched in the history with memorials being erected in their names. But in some cases, history forgets th...

When I first heard the song "Maine dil se kaha dhund lana khusi" from the hindi movie "rog" I first saw an actor who was an absolute fit for the expression required in the lyrics. The second instant I remember of reading the novel "namesake" Of jhumpa lihari while waiting in railway station and later watching the soulful acting of the same actor as an Indian academician in USA and tabbu (another classic actress) in a perfect recreation of the novel. Pan Singh tomar was another master piece where the protagonist played by the same actor picks up gun for justice in the infamous chambal area of Madhya Pradesh. It was another bibliographic movie which the actor gave the full justice. My mother's favorite Shakespeare novel (Macbeth) aptly recreated in silver screen by the same actor. In the movie "mighty heart" which is a recreation of novel of same name, the actor plays a honest, no-nonsense Pakistani police officer in charge of investigation of ...

As the first teacher to me and teacher to thousands of other intermediate as well as undergraduate girls who had the opportunity to learn from your technical skills and follow your grace as well as dignity, it has been a remarkable journey. The girls whom you have taught must be indebted to you because of your contribution towards their overall development and metamorphism. Maa, Your journey as a teacher, started on a very early age with lot of hopes and aspiration and as the  journey progressed, many challenges in form of government red tape, lack of a suitable working environment, health issues, family issues and more recently issues such as changing of teaching standards, environment and over reliance on technology over classical teaching came in to existence. Overcoming all the hurdles while maintaining the same composure, grace, dignity and modesty has been one of the greatest achievement in your life. Despite the overwhelming workload on a very limited workforce in the profes...