PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE A HEART TOUCHING POEM

A touching poem about an innocent girl who was killed in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Please don’t drink and drive.

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.

I didn’t drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you were always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece.

Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road

the other car didn’t see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,

the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay.

I’m lying here dying, Mom. I wish you’d get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom, I’ll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn’t drink.

It was the others, Mom. The others didn’t think.

He was probably at the same party as I.

The only difference is he drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.

I’m feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don’t think it’s fair.

I’m lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.

And when I go to heaven, Mom, put “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.

If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I’m becoming very scared.

Please don’t cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.

I didn’t drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

This is the end, mom, I wish I could look you in the eye,

To say these final words, mom, I love you and goodbye.

A TRIBUTE TO APJ KALAM ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY 27TH JULY

TRIBUTE TO APJ KALAM SIR ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY 27TH JULY

Mr. PM Nair IAS (Secretary to the President of India) on Late DR. APJ Abdul Kalam*

WE SHALL NOT SEE ANOTHER APJ ABDUL KALAM LIKE OUR LATE PRESIDENT :

DD Podhigai telecast an interview with Mr P M Nair retired IAS officer who was the secretary to Dr Kalam Sir when he was the President. I summarise the points he spoke in voice choked with emotion. Mr Nair authored a book titled *"Kalam Effect"*

1. Dr Kalam used to receive costly gifts whenever he went abroad as it is customary for many nations to give gifts to the visiting Head of state. Refusing the gift would become an insult to the nation and an embarrassment for India. So, he received them and on his return, Dr Kalam asked the gifts to be photographed and then catalogued and handed over to the archives. Afterwards, he never even looked at them. He did not take even a pencil from the gifts received when he left Rashtrapathi Bhavan.

2. In 2002, the year Dr Kalam took over, the Ramadan month came in July-August. it was a regular practice for the President to host an iftar party. Dr Kalam asked Mr Nair why he should host a party to people who are already well fed and asked him to find out how much would be the cost. Mr Nair told it costs around Rs. 22 lakhs. Dr Kalam asked him to donate that amount to a few selected orphanages in the form of food, dresses and blankets. The selection of orphanages was left to a team in Rashtrapathi Bhavan and Dr Kalam had no role in it. After the selection was made, Dr Kalam asked Mr Nair to come inside his room and gave him a cheque for Rs 1 lakh. He said that he is giving some amount from his personal savings and this should not be informed to anyone. Mr Nair was so shocked that he said "sir, I will go outside and tell everyone . People should know that here is a man who not only donated what he should have spent but he is giving his own money also". Dr Kalam though he was a devout Muslim did not have Iftar parties in the years in which he was the President.

3. Dr Kalam did not like "yes sir" type of people. Once when the Chief Justice of India had come and on some point Dr Kalam expressed his view and asked Mr Nair, "Do you agree?" Mr Nair said "No sir, i do not agree with you".

The Chief Justice was shocked and could not believe his ears. It was impossible for a civil servant to disagree with the president and that too so openly. Mr Nair told him that the President would question him afterwards why he disagreed and if the reason was logical 99% he would change his mind.

4. Dr Kalam invited 50 of his relatives to come to Delhi and they all stayed in Rashtrapathi Bhavan. He organised a bus for them to go around the city which was paid for by him. No official car was used. All their stay and food was calculated as per the instructions of Dr Kalam and the bill came to Rs 2 lakhs which he paid. In the history of this country no one has done it.

Now, wait for the climax, Dr Kalam's elder brother stayed with him in his room for the entire one week as Dr Kalam wanted his brother to stay with him. When they left, Dr Kalam wanted to pay rent for that room also. Imagine a President of country paying rent for the room in which he is staying. This was any way not agreed by the staff who thought the honesty was getting too much to handle !!!.

5. When Kalam sir was to leave Rashtrapathi Bhavan at the end of the tenure, every staff member went and met him and paid their respects. Mr Nair went to him alone as his wife had fractured her leg and was bed ridden. Dr Kalam asked why his wife did not come. He replied that she was in bed due to an accident. next day, Mr.Nair saw lot of police men around his house and asked what had happened. They said that the President of India was coming to visit him in his house. He came and met his wife and chatted for some time. Mr Nair says that no president of any country would visit a civil servant's house and that too on such a simple pretext.

I thought I should give the details as many of you may not have seen the telecast and so it may be useful.

The younger brother of AJP Abdul Kalam runs an Umbrella repairing shop. When Mr. Nair met him during Kalam Funeral, he touched his feet, in token of respect for both Mr. Nair and Brother.

Such information should be widely shared on social media as Main stream media will not show this because it doesn't carries the so called TRP values.

26TH JULY KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

26TH JULY KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS.MY HEARFELT TRIBUTE TO ALL THE HEROES,

As our country gets ready to celebrate the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, I express my heartfelt gratitude and tribute to all kargil heros.

Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and neighbour Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the district of Kashmir and elsewhere along LOC. In India, the conflict is also referred to as Operation Vijay, which got its name to clear the Kargil sector. on July 26, 1999, the Indian Armed Forces won a gritty and decisive war against Pakistan. In the ferocious battle, many brave young soldiers laid down their lives defending their nation on the inhospitable battlefield of Kargil.

It’s been seventeen years since then, but the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of Kargil brave hearts are still etched in the collective memory of the country. 

I salute the Indian soldiers who lost their lives serving for the nation. 60 Days, Operation Vijay. I was in school during the Kargil War. I remember how every family shared the pain of the soldiers. We prayed for them & felt proud of being an Indian. To the soldiers & their families, you are the real heroes of India . JaiHind!

23-07-2016 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BAL GANGADHAR TILAK

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was was an Indian nationalist, teacher, lawyer, journalist and social reformer who was first popular leader of the Indian Independence movement. He was one of the prime architects of modern India and strongest advocates of Swaraj (Self Rule). He was universally recognized as the "Father of Indian Movement". Tilak was a brilliant politician as well as a profound scholar who believed that independence is the foremost necessity for the well being of a nation.  

Since childhood Tilak had an intolerant attitude towards injustice and he was truthful and straightforward in nature. He was among India’s first generation of youth to receive a modern college education.

His famous slogan, "Swaraj (Self Rule) is my birthright", inspired millions of Indians. He declared, Swaraj (self rule) is my birth right and one must take it” His slogan was on the mouth of every Indian and before Gandhiji he was the first man which approach towards Indians was so deep, that is why he was called “Lokmanya” it means that he was a man who was honoured by the people of India.

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A TRIBUTE TO CHANDRA SEKHAR AZAD ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 23RD JULY

Chandra Shekhar Azad (birth name: Chandra Shekhar Tiwari) considered as one of the greatest freedom fighters and revolutionaries of India who was was known to be the mentor of Bhagat Singh. He was an Indian Freedom fighter, revolutionary and head of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). Before leaving this world he set an example for the Indians of not losing courage and feeling of patriotism. He advises young to Stand by promises and be fierce and determined. 

His famous slogan: If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland. 

Chandrashekhar Azad was the heart of all revolutionary leaders and his poetic composition,‘Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hee rahein hain, azad hee rahenge'  (We will face the bullets of the enemies, we are free and will remain free, is still recited by Indian soldiers fighting for free and Happy India.).

HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR INDIAN TRICOLOUR JULY 22

On 22nd July, 1947 the current form of the flag was accepted as the National Flag of India in a meeting at the constituent assembly. The flag is of the dimension 2:3 and is striped with three colour bands, Saffron, White and Green, insignia of courage and sacrifice, truth and purity and lastly prosperity respectively. Ashok Chakra in the middle containing 24 equally spaced spokes signifies righteousness. The national flag was based on the flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya.

The top saffron colour, indicates the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The green shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.

Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes.

A TRIBUTE TO DURGABHAI DESHMUKH ON HER BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JULY 15TH 2016

A TRIBUTE TO DURGABHAI DESHMUKH ON HER BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JULY 15TH 2016

Among the southern states, Andhra had the unique distinction of contributing the largest contingent of women Satyagrahis who unmindful of the hardships, entered the prisons. Durgabai Desmukh (1th July 1909- May 9, 1981) A courageous freedom fighter, committed educationist, active social reformer, a great visionary, and multi-faceted woman,  visionary, administrator, educationist, social reformer and parliamentarian.. This eminent personality was called ‘a born leader' by some, the ‘Iron Lady' by many others and the ‘Mother of Social Work' by Indira Gandhi.

Durgabai G. Deshmukh was the first woman member of the Planning Commission. She is also member of the Constituent Assembly and the Provisional Parliament in 1946–52. He became India’s first finance minister and later Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As Member of Parliament she worked to set up a social welfare board  in 1953 to carry out programs of educating, training and rehabilitating the needy women, children and the disabled. Truly, a legend among women in her lifetime she exhibited her dynamic abilities by founding a unique organization, the Andhra Mahila Sabha in Madras- which is regarded as the foremost among the women’s welfare and educational institutions of entire South India which to-day runs two hospitals, two colleges and three high schools. From 1935 till her death she devoted her entire energy to the welfare of women and children that is why she is aptly recognized as the ‘Mother of Social Service’ in India.

One is never too old to learn was Durgabai’s motto and she was a self made person, from an ordinary middle class family.She formally educated herself, to the highest level, which rendered her standing tall among people like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She completed her education by crash course at Banaras Hindu University for Matriculation.Then she did B.A.(Hons) from Madras University and won a scholarship to the London School of Economics. But she could not go due to war. She joined Law college and specialized in criminal law and went on to become one of the most successful lawyers of her time. She decided never to send back any woman in need of legal aid. In spite of her active participation in the national struggleDurgabai found time to take the M.A. and B.L. degrees.Several of her unique achievements were in the field of social work. Sri Venkateswara College in the University of Delhi also owes its origin to her. Today scores of school children studying in the numerous institutions she founded thank her, especially the special children benefitting from her school for hearing impaired and visually challenged.

Durgabai Deshmukh received several awards in her life. For her outstanding contribution to peace, social welfare and literacy and work among the downtrodden she received honors both nationally and internationally. She won Nehru Literacy Award and UNESCO Award for he exemplary work in the field of Literacy.Durgabai also received Padma Vibhushan. Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department issued a commemorative stamp in her honor.

One honest, sincere and efficient worker could create millions or billions of rupees, no millions or billions of rupees could create an honest, sincere and devoted worker" is what Durgabai Deshmukh said. Her achievements in life and the number of lives she touched through her work goes to prove her saying.Durgabai breathed her last on 9th May 1981. However the indelible legacy she left behind keeps her alive among us. She is greatly remembered for the institutions she built and nurtured which continue to function and serve effectively even today.

04-07-2016, REMEMBERING PINGALI VENKAYYA ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Remembering the man who gave us our National Flag.

We all know the freedom fighters who toiled hard to attain freedom for this country. Our hearts fill with proud when our Tricolour is hoisted. But how many of us know the man, who designed our National Flag and gave us our pride? Today is the death anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the man who painted India with the vibrant colours of Saffron, White and Green on the canvas of courage, sacrifice, patriotism, and renunciation.

Venkayya was popularly known by two names-- Diamond Venkayya (for his expertise in diamond mining) and Cotton Venkayya (for his keen interest in various varities of cotton research).

Venkayya is one of the unsung heroes who dedicated his entire life to the cause of the country's freedom. Let us pay tribute to his contribution and do not let his efforts fade away in the pages of history.