Farewell

We end the year 2012 with sadness. Bidding farewell to Amanat, the young fighter who lost her life after being raped, but who has given us hope and inspiration. She represents the vast majority of women who are molested and abused in the country, which go unnoticed. Why did her story bring in such a strong reaction, one would never know. But the youth in Delhi and in other parts of country, bring within me a feeling of hope... Hope that they have a consciousness of knowing what is right and wrong irrespective of what a bunch of insensitive, arrogant and ineffective politicians say and do.... Hope that justice will prevail and the guys responsible will be dealt with capital punishment... Hope that such reactions will instill better behaviour and deter crime against women, children or even men in general... Hope that the power of common people will prevail ... Hope that the political system, police and judiciary will realise the power of people and act accordingly. I have always felt helpless and angry when similar instance happen before, but now I am hopeful that people like us do react angrily and can make our feelings felt... that we have not completely lost hope and are not helpless. I pray that the Youth of today, bring about a revolution, a change in our thinking, a change in our living in a positive way as only the Youth can bring... a feeling of freshness. I am disgusted with the vast majority of politicians who have appeared in the media and are clueless of what they are commenting. It shows how shallow they are in their thoughts and actions.  

I have seen the Youth take up cudgels when allegations of corruption had peaked. I dont know if the politicians have the sense to hear and acknowledge this voice, a voice which would reverberate and sound the death knell of their political career. And so my hope rises that we could see a revolution in the year ahead.

I felt sad that Sachin Tendulkar decided to call it quits in one day international. We will not be able to revel in those magnificent skills that he displayed. But I hope that he will continue to show his prowess and demonstrate to his detractors that he is still the indisputable God of Cricket, when he plays Test Cricket in the year ahead.

I feel hopeful that we will see more youngsters bring name and fame to our country as we won six medals in the London olympics. The competition is tough and in a large country as ours, we still have a far way to go to reach optimum performance, but it is a beginning as new heros/heroines in the world of sport rise in the horizon.

I hope and pray that the year ahead will bring in peace and prosperity to our country and to the world in general. I pray that we learn to love our fellow humans and nature and learn to co-exist with other living beings so that the world is a much better place to live and our children to get to enjoy all the beautiful things that God has to offer. Here is to Hope and Happiness! Wishes for a happy 2013.