South Delhi Apts, Sector 4, Dwarka celebrated Independence Day with patriotism and feeling of oneness. People assembled in large numbers at the society gate to hoist the national flag and salute our motherland. It was hoisted by the president of the society Mr. Kalsi. Our national anthem was sung with a lot of gratitude to the freedom fighters and respect for the tricolor by one and all present. “Jai Hind” was then chanted proudly by the free citizens of India. The heroic deeds of all those who laid down their lives for their motherland was reminisced deeply.
Apart from the flag hoisting, the society had arranged for a small get-together which included snacks and hot tea. Hot samosas and jalebis were served to the residents. This gave each one of us in the society a chance to come together and mingle with each other, which is a rarity in today’s hectic lifestyle. With each of us busy in our own worlds, children with their studies and elders with either their office work or daily household chores, life becomes monotonous with routine work without any break in between. Such small congregations pave the way for interaction amongst the residents in a spirit of fraternity and brotherhood. The active participation of all the residents - young and old alike - makes us look forward to such events and as a resident part of South Delhi Apartments, I look forward to many more joyous occasions.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Dwarka - A Sub city
Dwarka - Now known as the largest sub-city of Asia has blossomed from a desolate and uninhabited locality into a world class habitat in just no time. There were days when the roads - sans street lights and signals - were filled with heaps of mud and dust covered buses. This barren land, developed in less than six years, has become the largest sub-city of Asia. Even basic necessities like grocery, water and electricity used to be a problem. People were not only hesitant coming to Dwarka but also stayed away from exploring this unknown piece of land on earth. Dwarka has become the envy of people living in the so-called posh locality areas like Greater Kailash or Kalkaji who once believed that Dwarka is a godforsaken place.
With the flyover connecting the airport and the Delhi metro connecting CP, traveling has become much more comfortable for the masses, as the railway crossing located below the flyover was indeed a nightmare for people going to college or office. The sector 6 market developed gradually; and the place which did not have much of a crowd a few years ago is now a bustling market, throbbing with activity - so much so that finding a slot to park your car has become a difficult proposition. For the young and the vibrant crowd of Dwarka there came the Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee and Bercos ending uncomfortable travel to long distances for that steamy cup of Cappuccino or a spicy veggie’s delight. The sky rocketing land rates will indisputably make this one of the most expensive places in Delhi. It seems that Dwarka has been touched by a fairy’s magic wand and has turned into a paradise. If the development continues this way, Dwarka will very soon be in the list of avant-garde places of the country.
It is the responsibility of all of us, who have made Dwarka our home, to ensure that our sub-city is maintained in the way the planners had conceived it to be - an ultra-modern, futuristic living complex. We need to take care that Dwarka does not degenerate like so many other places which are languishing due to lack of maintenance and public apathy.
With the flyover connecting the airport and the Delhi metro connecting CP, traveling has become much more comfortable for the masses, as the railway crossing located below the flyover was indeed a nightmare for people going to college or office. The sector 6 market developed gradually; and the place which did not have much of a crowd a few years ago is now a bustling market, throbbing with activity - so much so that finding a slot to park your car has become a difficult proposition. For the young and the vibrant crowd of Dwarka there came the Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee and Bercos ending uncomfortable travel to long distances for that steamy cup of Cappuccino or a spicy veggie’s delight. The sky rocketing land rates will indisputably make this one of the most expensive places in Delhi. It seems that Dwarka has been touched by a fairy’s magic wand and has turned into a paradise. If the development continues this way, Dwarka will very soon be in the list of avant-garde places of the country.
It is the responsibility of all of us, who have made Dwarka our home, to ensure that our sub-city is maintained in the way the planners had conceived it to be - an ultra-modern, futuristic living complex. We need to take care that Dwarka does not degenerate like so many other places which are languishing due to lack of maintenance and public apathy.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mom : Specially for you
The way you love us can never be compared,
Neither the love can ever be shared,
You taught us things : what's wrong, what's right,
Told us stories all through the night,
On your birthday, we remember everything,
Happy birthday to you as we all sing,
The best Mom, you are on earth,
None can fill your space as you are pricelessly worth,
Your tender touch and warmth is still there today,
Nothing has changed, Nothing has gone out of way,
You could'nt sleep if we were awake,
You always try everything for our sake,
Never complain for the pains you have to bear,
A smile on your face you always wear,
Far across from the east, till the extreme west,
None can be like you because you are simply the best...
Neither the love can ever be shared,
You taught us things : what's wrong, what's right,
Told us stories all through the night,
On your birthday, we remember everything,
Happy birthday to you as we all sing,
The best Mom, you are on earth,
None can fill your space as you are pricelessly worth,
Your tender touch and warmth is still there today,
Nothing has changed, Nothing has gone out of way,
You could'nt sleep if we were awake,
You always try everything for our sake,
Never complain for the pains you have to bear,
A smile on your face you always wear,
Far across from the east, till the extreme west,
None can be like you because you are simply the best...
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