THE DREAMS FULFILLED

                                        Image credits- canva.com "We welcome the successful completion of the third Presidential Election in the Maldives which according to preliminary information, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammad Solih has won." These were the exact words used by the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, early morning on 24th September 2018. This was just before the official declaration of the Presidential Elections held on 23rd September 2018. There was a lot of chatter before the election took place that incumbent President Abdullah Yameen might rig the elections. But, things panned out differently, and democracy prevailed. Joint Opposition leader, and candidate from the Maldives Democratic Party Ibrahim Mohammad Solih won 58.4% votes, while Abdullah Yameen won 41.66% votes. But, the real drama was yet to unfold. Even though people of the Maldives had voted for a ch...

It is well past midnight as I begin to write the ceiling over my head is faintly visible right above my table, the bulb shines bright In my room, I am seated comfortably all alone, in complete seclusion There is hardly any voice to be heard except for the sound of the clock ticking The desolate darkness intrigues me as I hear the pleasant sound of the windchimes there is hardly any voice to be heard except for the sound of the cuckoo bird. For many, night is like the end of day For many, night is the time when there is no light For many, night is the time to go to bed For many, night is like the end of whole hopes but for me, it is night which is blissful  and makes me live my own way!!

It was a warm afternoon in the month of April, and I was simply passing my time watching a few videos on YouTube. Being an avid cricket follower, when I saw Gaurav Kapoor having an interaction with Virat Kohli at ‘ Breakfast With Champions ’, I decided to watch it. In that video, I saw a different version of Virat Kohli. Usually, all of us perceive Virat to be aggressive and full of intent. But, alongside a wonderful host like Gaurav Kapoor, he beautifully narrated the various events of his life. When I heard that he trained for over four hours in the Gym (excluding his training on the field) everyday, I was left amazed. It is his consistency which has got him all his success. This is something which we all must imbibe from him. * Success never comes as an offering in front of us. We have to put in hard strides to achieve something in life. Being consistent is so important for doing so. In a student’s academic life, consistency has a very important role to play. A child can...

Dear rivers, Here is a short message for you. You are dear to us, and fulfill all our needs. We need you for sustenance of future generations. We respect you from the bottom of our hearts. Keep flowing! You are the real peace-keeper for this nation! We hope this short poem enlightens your spirits; and makes you feel pleasant and happy.                                                                   ---------------------------------------------------------- Oh robust rivers of India; here is a message for you. Not from a telegram, nor from a speed-post! Nor from a journalist, reporter, or a television host! But from the bottom of the hearts of a conc...

              GAS PHENOMENON'. Hmm... You might be wondering that this blog has got something to do with science and research. You would be thinking about the states of matter, molecular structures, atomic masses and many other complex terminologies. But I assure you that it is none of that. Read on to find out what it exactly means...    We all are indeed blessed to have taken birth in such a beautiful planet, where so many tiny and big creatures exist together. God has given us so much to cherish, such that we will never be able to thank Him enough.               There are many human virtues which hold a lot of  importance in modern society.  Here are three such values which can be summed up in the acronym GAS . I request all of you to silently introspect as you read this blog, and ask yourself whether you indeed possess these values (I am doing so I am writing this blog)   ...

We all are blessed to have been born in this beautiful world, with so much to admire. We often take natural beauty for granted, and instead begin lamenting about the various problems we face in our lives. One thing is for certain, our problems are more or less self-created. No one really imposes these problems upon us. We must not have a parochial outlook towards life. Life teaches us lessons every moment. Let us learn, and carve a niche for ourselves in this magnificent world... Here is a poem which describes the beauty of nature. It also emphasizes the importance of having gratitude towards the Almighty for giving us so much to cherish... The birds chirp on in the valley As I write this piece I am really finding it difficult to tally The beauty of nature and the problems of my niece( not literally!😊)                           There are proble...

Politics is a subject filled with debates and discussions. Everyone has his/her own perspective on certain issues; which may be contradicted by others. One such hotly debated issue over the last few decades has been that of the Uniform Civil Code, or the UCC. In simple words, ‘Uniform Civil Code’ basically aims at replacing personal laws based on scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a common set of rules governing all citizens.. This has also been mentioned in Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our constitution, which states- ‘The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country.’ The basis of ‘Uniform Civil Code’ can be traced back to the British Era, when Lord William Bentinck, the Governor General of India tried to suppress Sati by passing Bengal Sati Regulation in 1829. It regained attention during the Shah Bano Case in 1985. Shah Bano, a divorcee, filed a case in court ag...