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A Toast To Our Fathers!

Fathers, an immensely important part of our life, who always bring stability and support all our endeavors. We feel safe when our father is around! He makes us emotionally secure! A father is one who puts away all his savings for the betterment of his children. He tries to arrange facilities for his children, which he himself couldn't avail of. An everlasting pillar of support- a father is sure to guide his child in the right direction. You can always rely on him to get your work done! We always say that a mother is the most important person in a child's life:- that an aura of love and kindness always glows around her. All these qualities are no doubt true, but I believe that a father is equally important. He too, makes sacrifices for his family's well being- perhaps in a different way, but that counts too! As young children, our first idol is often our fathers, and as we grow, he continues to inspire us! He backs our ideas, encourages us to make the most of opportuniti

Holiday Diaries: BELGAUM! #1 A Magical Event

An opportunity to visit Pune and Belgaum always delights me;  as will any young adult feel when presented with a chance to visit one's hometown and grandparents' house. It also provided me with an opportunity to relax and get away from: stress, studies and most importantly, SCHOOL! Relaxation was knocking on my door and I would prove a fool if I didn't welcome it! Such happy thoughts coursed through my mind as I journeyed to Belgaum via Pune. A happy sight greeted me at the threshold of my grandparents' house. The smiling face of my grandma and the aroma of something delicious cooking in the kitchen! Aaji-as I call my grandma led us to the balcony and pointed towards the suspended washing line. Awe crept through me, as I saw a carefully woven nest, balanced precariously in the gap between the wall and the end of the washing line. A male bulbul sat in its midst, clearly offering warmth through its fluffy body to the eggs cushioned beneath. I was surprised to see the m