Ms. Preethi has not responded to any of the posts.
Are we wasting our time here?
100% correct, Sir!In the past, posts by newbie members seem to appear in the middle of a thread. The only explanation I can think of is that perhaps they are initially screened and approved prior to posting but once approved they may appear sequentially based on date & time of posting. So if there is a real Preethi and it is a she, then her response may appear in a few days
In states where caste polarisation is very high on account of affirmative reservation policies of the govt, the hostility to inter caste marriages is also higher and
The dresses that our women wear when they are abroad ,{ I am talking of middle aged and older] ,they would not dare to wear in india.
You won't buy because of your nature, Krish Sir!
Dear Sir,
I think everyone familiar with the forum is aware of the kiteflying possibility. But everyone is happyto use the opportunity to reiterate their position in this matter for the umpteenth time. Lol.
Yes! Never tired of 'arachcha mAvu'!!
A prayer for my son Manju Gupta, The Tribune Published on July 21, 2015 |
| I was caught in a dilemma as I unwrapped the gift, choking with emotion. My son had bought me a present from his first paycheck and I was debating whether I should start a discourse or let life do the teaching. After some thought, I decided to err on the side of caution and do what parents do best: sermonise and preach. So here goes: Never allow your livelihood to come in the way of living. Have a life, in fact, have many lives. Nurture diverse social groups— colleagues, family friends, gym buddies, book/movie clubs, kitty parties, bum-chums. Have a work life, a family life, but stay connected with your past. Keep these groups exclusive so that if one part of your life is not working, there are other aspects to fall back on. Learn to enjoy your own company. Believe in the innate goodness of people. Take calculated risks, but don’t indulge in recklessness. Certain things have been proven dangerous, so trust elders and avoid these. Drink responsibly. Use seat belts and helmets. Walk away from fights and brawls. Obey laws and rules. Don’t make money at the cost of your well-being. Marry for the right reasons. Don’t marry because it’s the next logical step in your life, or because your friends are doing so. And I might regret this later, but don’t marry because I ask you to. Marry when you are ready to share your life with someone and are ready for the accompanying responsibility. Don’t marry for money or status or for love, which is vague and fleeting. Marry someone you admire and who shares the same moral values. Long after the flames of passion have died, mutual respect will keep the relation alive. Help with the housework. As the role of men and women continues to evolve, it is time you understand that just as the boardroom is no longer your exclusive domain, the kitchen isn’t hers. If the house is yours, so is the accompanying work required to run it. So pitch in. Learn to cook and clean up. It is when the domestic help is on leave that you have to prove that you are “maid” for each other. Encourage your partner to live a fulfilling life. Motivate her to have a career and hobbies. Support her dreams and aspirations. Help her revive old bonds and friendships. This is imperative not only for her personal growth, but also for your well-being. A life spent pandering to your whims and needs can’t be wholesome. And being the sole reason for her happiness is too much pressure for you. Although babies are a lot of work, they are still worth having; pink, blue or both. Have kids when you are ready. Participate in child rearing. More than money, spend time with them. Be strong and stand up for your beliefs. Make decisions and take responsibility. Don’t drown that inner voice, which will guide you. Be a man to protect and provide for your family. More importantly, be a man enough to admit your mistakes and inadequacy, and if the occasion requires, be a man enough to cry. For before you are a man, you are a human. There will be times when you’ll think that I won’t understand your predicament, that I am too senile, too uptight, too far removed from reality to deal with the truth. Try me. I might surprise you. I am extremely proud of you and there are few things you can do to change it. I’ll always be around in body or spirit, with my unsolicited advice! The world is your oyster and nothing announces it better than this pearly ceramic timepiece which I will proudly wear on my wrist. Thanks for the gift, son, it’s your time on my watch! |
