It’s time to say – “Thank you Mom”

The other day my sister and niece had come to stay over at my place. We were chatting till late night when we started talking of my niece’s plans to get married . My sister asked her daughter that what kind of a groom and family she wanted. Her reply was instant, “Mom, I want a home which allows me to work and pursue my career. I don’t want to be a housewife like you, all my life. My teenage daughter too agreed with my niece’s opinion and asked me, “Mom , what is so great in being a house-wife? Anybody can do that.”


I was almost taken aback to know that in my daughter’s opinion ,what I have been doing all these years was good for nothing. My sister told me , “ Nandini, to some extent it is not their fault. Almost every teen today has the same opinion about house-wives.” I felt a strong urge to tell them that what they thought was so untrue. I could see the last two decades of my life flashing in front of my eyes and how I placed the needs of my family before me, letting my every wish take a back seat.


I asked a question looking at my daughter and niece , “ Tell me when was it the last time you had an holiday ?” My daughter Priyanka replied, “ Mom , I had a holiday just last weekend.” I again asked , “ Now tell me when did your father take a holiday from work?” My sister Rhea interrupted , “Why are you asking such silly questions to the kids. I didn’t pay any attention to her words and asked one more question, “ Will you kids tell me that when was the last time your mom took a holiday?”


There was pin drop silence in our room . Both Priyanka and my niece Shraddha went quiet. This was certainly a question they had never come across before. Both the girls meekly replied , “ Probably never.” I could feel the change in their tone and their facial expressions .


I said further, “ Girls do you know that if there’s one occupation you do for which you don’t even get paid any salary then that’s being a home-maker. Where else in the world will you get such a package which I would like to call as an ‘All in one super luxury package’ . She can do all the work your maid does , listen to all your orders , make a coffee for you at half past midnight, take your tantrums , listen to you patiently ,raising her kids , cater to the needs of every individual in the family . Think of one day when the lady of the house is ill , you can’t get one thing done properly . Indian housewives deserve a grand salute for beautiful juggling the role of a wife, mother , aunty , teacher , care taker , friend all at the same time


It’s time we acknowledge them , respect them and love them not only on Women’s day or Mother’s day but for every single day of our lives and thank God for blessing us with such caring souls who only learnt to give without expecting anything in return.

Stop , think & then Go! -- search for ALIENS

Ever thought of seeing your six duplicates standing in front of you . If talks are to be believed it's said that everyone one of us has seven look alikes existing in this universe.

We all seem to be in a race to find out whether there exists a life in other parts of the universe?

Is there any truth to the existence of parallel earths? But before we plunge into this , shouldn't we take pause and weigh the pros and cons of this activity. What if aliens do exist?What if humans like us exist in some other parts of the universe?

Are we really sure that we are the smartest species of the universe. Isn't it possbile that they can outsmart us. It took India years to get independence. Imagine that we discover life and aliens on another planet and it so happens that they are far more stronger and intelligent than us. If aliens truly exist can't they find us or respond to our signals in some or other way. Let us think this way - we succeed in finding aliens and then we will disturb their lives by exploring about how they live and what all is available in their world . Because we are unstoppable . We want to dig beneath the sea bed and above the sky just checking if there's anytthing more truth still hidden in this universe.

If aliens turn out to be far more advanced and smarter than humans and there's a war between whose going to exist now , are we confident we will win? Or shouldn't I ask. Can we co-exist or we are better off in our own worlds ? Won't it do without finding them. I mean can't it be a possiblilty that in trying to search them we end up hitting our own coffin in the nail.

Whether finding aliens is a good thing or not , only time will tell, but pondering over some questions before embarking on this mission will surely not harm!!

Wat say ???

Happy Birthday Sagar

Happy Birthday Sagar

It’s time to say cheese
And cook a sweet dish
May God fulfill all your wish
You grow even more rich

Rock n Roll and have some fun
Cake preparations are already done
Run to wish him happy birthday
It’s 4th day of the January month

1986! Born lad
He’s hyperactive and totally mad
Khakra’s adorable darling he is
Completing 24 years this evening

A friend for all seasons,
You can disturb him for any reason
We all wish you happy returns of the day
Rads says, ‘ God bless you and girls in the Tech M love you ’;
Munziiii prays, ‘ God give him some more brains , don’t be in a hurry to catch the train’,
Pratik says, ‘ Let’s keep chatting on the gmail screen, our friendship shall be evergreen’,
Manisha wonders, ‘ How many cell-phones in a year you change’,
Viral says, ‘ Let’s play Ps2 at my place ‘,
PAkia misses you,’ Sends you bday msgs from far way’,
Ami says,’ Always keep smiling, There’s goodluck on your way ’,
Keyur says,’ Hi, my twin brother, You get success in two thousand and ten ‘
Rish says, ‘ Your energetic and lively , ready to try new things’
Khakrites sing 4 u , ‘ Happy bday to u , happy bday to u , happy bday, happy bday, hppy bday 2 u

From old frnds and new & the monkeys in the zooooooooooooooooooooooooo’,

Happy Birthday Radhika

Itne zyada nicknames hai inke
Ki bhul jaate hai ki kaunse naam se bulaye
Ghandrika venom kahe ya late latif bulaye
Is ladki ki baatein sunte sunte aap kitna bhi thak jaaye
Phir bhi inka energy meter zara bhi niche na aaye

Ghar se zyada mandir mein rahein
Nonstop gyaan aapko free mein mile
Har kaam dil lagake kare
Dusro ki help karne mein
Sabse aagey rahein

Hamara phone yeh kabhi naa uthaye
Phir bahane banakar humko manaye
Tomboy kahein ya kahein inko ‘nun…nun…nun’
Twelve ko toll kahein inke saathisang
Radhika aur satsang ka hai atoot sangam

Khakhra gang ki yeh hai anokhi member
Dil se achhi hai
Aksar rads ki baatein sabko hasati hai'
Kabhi lagti hai daadi amaa sabki
Aankhir ghar mein didi hai yeh sab se badi
Ho aap koi bhi age ke , bachhe , bade yaa buzurg
Radhika ki hai sasbe bantii
Sauce mein dubayi hui har cheez hai inko achhi lagti
Sajne sawarne ki baatein inke palle nahi padti
Pehli march ko hai inka janamdin

Jo is saal humne manaya karke bowling
Purple colour ka cake tha
Khakrites ka saath tha
Kaunsa hotel mein dinner kare

Yeh sabse bada question mark tha
Holi ka tyohar tha , har hotel mein waiting tha
Khana tha masala dosa sankalp mein
Par khaya cheese dosa raju’s kitchen mein
Saggy ki pepsi aayi bees minute baad
Masala papad se gayab tha masala aur swad
Sabzi ka naam Veg hariyali ya Veg. hyderabadi tha
who thi ek mystery
sodapub mein kiya order munzii ne flavor kashmiri
while viral was catching a train from andheri
Gathered at 5 and left at 10
In between had a lovely time on hand
Panner handi mein itna paneer tha ki yaad aa gayi mani ki
Air hockey khelte khelte baji pratik ke phone ki ghanti
Pakia ko miss karnewala tha baitha mere opposite
Har ball daaale gutter mein ..am talking of munziii
Punjabi khaye ya chinese iske liye kiya humne voteout
Khana time mein milega ya nahi tha humko doubt

Moral of the story is
“We guys will always stand out from the crowd”

Happy Birthday Rishit

Pyar say we call him Rish
It’s time we make a wish
Pastries and cake are on the dish
1st march is on the calendar list

B’day boy is growing one year older
Our friendship bond has become even more stronger
A responsible son and a caring brother
A true family person , be it march, winter or summer

He’s got a voice , which I can identify even in sleep
I am sure all khakrites will agree with me on this
Caught in a minute of distress ,if you feel lonely and sad
Speeding his bike he will come to your rescue
To tell you that in your problems , I will always support you

Rish + IT lands him in Tech M
The subject he is best at also start wid a ‘M’
CFA or plain mathematics , he’s a teacher to look for

If you find numbers problematic
Ever-ready to strike a pose for the camera
Being a model can be on his agenda J

The journey from Thakur is memorable to me
Bcoz it was here that all of us became a single “We”
The poem is dedicated to my friend Rishit

Happy Birthday Amee

Dear Amee,

I met her on a Monday
Silent and sweet she appeared on the first day
Teacher called out both our names
The same name was the reason to blame

We thought why not we start the friendship game
We enjoyed the lectures and the testube flames
When we struck a good rapport, only time was to blame

It's six years now that 12th is gone
Sathaye memories are still inborn
Softy at the snowllops and playing at Juhu beach
Those were the best days without any kichkich
For we were never out of each others reach

Busy lives are passing like a rail
When I scan the contact list on my cell
Amee, Payal, Pinal and Akansha's faces
Hit my face like a ringing bell

It's time to cut the cake
And have some fun
For it's 7th day of the 5th month
Shake a leg and make some hay
It's Amee's birthday in the month of May


God bless you with love and affection on this special day.

With love,

Ami

This poem is dedicated to my friend on her birthday Amee whom I met while studying at Sathaye College , VileParle