January 31, 2014

A Woman's Worth

A WOMAN'S WORTH



She is beautiful and majestic
often involved in worries domestic
She efficiently juggles multiple roles
and touches the hearts of infinite souls

She struggles on her own quietly in pain
yet all her relationships she does maintain
She maintains a perfect balance in her life
and strives to be a better daughter, mother and wife

She is forgiving and faithful
and gracious and grateful
She is emotional and cries her heart out
and is passionate and patient without any doubt

She often sacrifices her own aspirations
and displays strength beyond expectations
She endures many a hardships
and is the heart and soul of numerous friendships

She deserves to be treated with respect
and wishes for love and no neglect
She loves unconditionally and selflessly
and tolerates your flaws endlessly

She performs wonders at home and in the workplace
by swallowing her pride with a lot of grace
She is devoted, kind and humble
will make you smile and not grumble

She upholds her integrity and performs her duty
is smart, caring and abounded by beauty
She is always guiding you along the way
and is responsible for your success today

She does so much for us
without ever making a big fuss
She gives you unforgettable memories to reminisce
and countless moments of laughter, love and bliss

She consoles you when you cry
to keep you happy she does very hard try
She sees your sadness and hugs you tight
and makes sure your heart feels light

She listens to your troubles attentively
and is understanding extensively
She achieves the impossible by her strong will
and nurses you whenever you are ill

She is a beacon shining bright
in troubled times when things don’t go right
She makes your wishes come true
and definitely stands by you all through

She deserves every bit of gratitude
and displays immense fortitude
She is helpful, encouraging and motivating
and most certainly makes life worth living!

January 26, 2014

Aleesha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEESHA


















For 8 years I was an only child
Not wild but quite mild
I felt lonely and incomplete
A companion or sibling I wanted to meet

I prayed to God every night
And hoped my wish fulfill he might
To give me a little sister of my own
So that I may never feel alone

In God, mom told to have faith
To be patient and to wait
On republic day 1999, my wish came true
Into this world came my little sister, my babu

I was so excited and overjoyed
There was no longer any void
My happiness knew no bounds
As I listened to the cute bundle’s sounds

It was like I had a real life toy
Who I could feed, bathe and annoy
I was keen to take care of you and even wipe your drool
To play with you, I would rush home from school

On watching and entertaining you, I spent hours endless
Even as you cried and made a fuss on times countless
I eagerly waited for you to grow up soon
Even as a kid you always loved to play with a balloon

Our house was alive with your loud cries
They say you look like mom with your big eyes
Slowly as you started to walk and talk
You would follow me everywhere round the clock

You were chubby and a cute kid
And many naughty things you did
You would endlessly suck your thumb
And out of the play house very reluctantly come

Drinking milk you always tried to avoid
Numerous toys you have broken and destroyed
You grew up to be naughty and chatty
I always wonder if you’ll ever become a fatty

You are more than often disorganized and messy
Often wore ghagra on weekends and looked dressy
You paint, color and dance incredibly well
But you’re quite short tempered and loudly yell

Even though we often argue and fight
Soon after we forget and everything becomes alright
You really are one of a kind and a unique cartoon
And go completely mad in the monsoon

In your own thoughts you are often lost
You want things done your way at any cost
You’re a perfectionist at making creative stuff
You’re full of ideas and love doing it sure enough

You can’t seem to take decisions fast
I found someone who understands sarcasm at last
You desperately want a dog of your own
Your craze for blue makes us all groan

You are a slow eater and love junk food
And are a lot of fun when you’re in the mood
You sometimes act like a tube light
But mostly you’re interesting and a superb delight

I reminisce all our wonderful moments together
Hope we maintain this sisterhood and remain close forever
You are sweet, bubbly and really smart
I cherish you, my little sister, with all my heart!

January 19, 2014

True Bangalorean

 TRUE BANGALOREAN 


You are a true bangalorean
if your first love was the awesome weather
if you can’t get enough of DBC at corner house
if you cheered for RCB in IPL matches together

You are a true bangalorean
if you have fought multiple times with an auto driver
if you find masala dosas at Vidyarthi Bhavan delicious
if despite the broken roads of the city, you’re a survivor

You are a true bangalorean
if you’ve tasted heaven with Brahmin’s melting idli
if you can’t stand someone insulting the city
if you’ve gotten wet in B’lore rains excitedly

You are a true bangalorean
if utility building defines your description of tall
if you drive bike on footpath to avoid traffic jam
if the oldest stone structure you know is the town hall

You are a true bangalorean
if on comm street, you uncontrollably shop
if Brigade road is your version of Times Square
if for a ride on the metro, you do proudly hop

You are a true bangalorean
if you get annoyed by the nightlife deadline
if you spend more time in traffic jams than with family
if for the numerous electricity cuts you do whine

You are a true bangalorean
if you know time to reach airport is greater than flight time
if you love people’s spirit and energy level here
if you know wearing any attire to a restaurant is not a crime

You are a true bangalorean
if for every problem “chill maadi” is your solution
if you agree its a welcoming, pleasant and cosmopolitan city
if you constantly talk about the greenery before IT revolution

You are a true bangalorean
if you feel there are more IT offices here than hair on your head
if after living in the city for decades, you can only say “Kannada Gotthilla”
if you know its the best city to stay in, alive or dead

You are a true bangalorean
if you agree its a home to different cultures and has irresistible charm
if you’ve visited Lalbagh flower show and sat in Cubbon park’s toy train
if you can’t stand Vidhana Soudha come to any harm

You are a true bangalorean
if you add suffix “maadi” to every verb to give more impact
if you don’t care about the distance you travel as long as its in a volvo
if being nicknamed as Garden City, AC City, IT City is a justified fact

You are a true bangalorean
if you take people to MTR, Iskcon and Blossoms with immense pride
if you have had delicious breakfast at Koshy’s
if you have experienced each and every Wonder la ride

You are a true bangalorean
if you have seen the city host live shows of ghazals as well as heavy metal
if you have used the phrase “Sakkath hot maga”
if you don’t want to move out and elsewhere settle

You are a true bangalorean
if you have been to Nandi Hills, Ramnagar and Raasta on Mysore Road
if you understand Chow-Chow, Uppi and by-two coffee
if you know people who are efficient in Kannada and writing JAVA code

You are a true bangalorean
if you think the city is a hub of entrepreneurs, industries and activity
if you truly believe "Namma Bengaluru" rocks
if you’ve seen the city lit up for Christmas, Eid and Diwali festivity

You are a true bangalorean
if you travel by BMTC and do not complain or shout
if you know shortcuts to avoid traffic signals
if you can think of many points I have missed out...

November 20, 2013

25th anniversary - buaji

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY

(For Buaji and Phuphaji)














सालो में एक साल आया
जिसने आपकी पचिसवी को पास लाया
इसने यह एहसास दिलाया
की ज़िंदगी का दूसरा पड़ाव आया

पचीस साल पहले शादी ने आपको साथ लाया
इसी ताज के होटेल में आपको एक बनाया
ये संगम सबके मन को भाया
आज पचीस साल बाद भी यही साथ लाया

खुशी के मौके ने हूमे यहाँ बुलाया
बहुत प्यार हम ने आपसे पाया
एक दूसरे में आपने एक सच्चा दोस्त पाया
इस रिश्ते को बहुत खूबसूरती से निभाया



Saalo mein ek saal aaya
Jisne aapki pachisvi ko paas laaya
Isne yeh ehsaas dilaya
Ki zindagi ka doosra padav aaya

Pachis saal pehle shaadi ne aapko saath laya
Isi taj ke hotel mein aapko ek banaya
Ye sangam sabke mann ko bhaya
Aaj pachis saal baad bhi yahi saath laya

Khushi ke mauke ne hume yahan bulaya
Bahut pyar humne aapse paaya
Ek dusre mein aapne ek sachcha dost paya
Is rishte ko bahut khubsurti se nibhaya

November 18, 2013

Experience of a lifetime

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME














We assembled at OTP for our Go Plus outing
And as strangers we boarded the bus
After an uneventful journey, we reached Camp Shristi
Full of excitement and without any fuss

Hungry after the hike, we pounced on hot pakodas
And then we were allotted our tent
We unpacked quickly and assembled for Introductions
Played Name Banner and for dinner off we went

After a fun round of Dumb-Charades, we dozed off
And with much difficulty, we woke up groggily at six
Got an adrenaline rush with Rappelling
All the while taking loads of pics

Battled it out in Obstacle Course and River Crossing
In Three Islands, we became blind, dumb and lame
With torches in hand, we set off for Moonlight Treasure Hunt
Had delicious dinner and played the Guess Who game

Next morning, with Meditation we had a fresh head start
And while Zorbing, we rolled down the slope
We showed our team spirit in the A-frame activity
In Marble-Pipe game and while swinging the rope

After a quick lunch we got together in our teams
To rehearse for the skit which we hadn’t done yet
Had an entertaining session with some brilliant performances
And realized the talent of the people we had met

Soon after it was time to go and bid adieu
It was a wonderful experience and the best trip ever
We learnt the Oracle values and also made new friends
I will cherish this fun-filled outing forever!!

November 17, 2013

Freaky Freshers

FREAKY FRESHERS















Ankit, the physics enthusiast
This karate black belt is a bag full of talent
Nagin dance, GK and strategy are his strengths
This “Gopiyon ka kanhaiya” is very gallant

Ashwini, the twinkling star gazer
She’s hilarious when she says “what the hell”
Her rope dance was epic when cheaters didn’t prosper
“Yappa” she reacts with a defensive yell

Deepa, the dimpled damsel
Has long, shining beautiful hair
A true keralite at heart, sweet and sportive
She often points out this is “not fair”

Deepti, the chotta packet is a loudspeaker
She has a twin sister and is never lonely
“Come ya, get ya, go ya”
Her patient dialogues are “that only”

Nandana, the TT champion
Shredded her specs and adopted contact lens
Runs behind buses and loves her pets
She’s lazy and dramatic and shouts “what nonsense”

Sasi, the bali ka bakra
Is the newest addition to the DBA team
She has an amazing sense of humour
Loves dancing as much as having ice cream

Shivani, the gorgeous hottie
Really likes to play throwball
She’s really sporty yet quite shy
“Get lost” and “shut up” is her brawl

[Written by Sasi]
Cherisha, the gallery of all art
“Let’s do it!” she screams for everything dangerous
She designs graphics like it’s a cake walk
Oooh my friend, you are really marvelous!

May 28, 2013

Naniji

आदरणीय नानिजी,
















आपके जाने का दुख हूमें बहुत हैं
एक अजीब सा ख़ालीपन महसूस होता हैं
आपको अब हम कभी ना देख पाएँगे
और ना आपके चरण पर माता टेक पाएँगे

राधे राधे कहकर आप हमारा अभिवादन करते थे
हर सवेरे हूमें दूध और बादाम खिलते थे
और साथ ही देते तुलसी और ताल मखना
बादाम का हलवा का शौख था आपको बनाना

दिखाई देता है आपका मुस्कुराता चेहरा
भगवान और पूजा पाठ सेआपका रिश्ता था गहरा
सुखी परिवार हैं आपने पाला
चाहा हमेशा आपने सबका भला

दान पून में आपने छोड़ी ना कोई कसर
बहुत शुभकामनाए दी हूमें हर ज्नम दिन पर
आपका स्वाभाव था निस्वार्थ और साधारण
बहुत लड़ प्यार मिला हूमें इसी के कारण

आपके आदर्शो का हम पालन करेंगे
और ज़िंदगी के हर कदम पर कभी ना डरेंगे
आपने हूमें सही सीख और अच्छे संस्कार दिए
आपकी याद तो हूमें बहुत आएगी इसलिए

आपके आशीर्वाद की साया हमारे सर पर चाव देगी
आपकी तस्वीर हमारे मन में बसी रहेगी
आप हम से बहुत दूर चले गये हो
पर आशा हैं की आप शांति और प्रसन्नता की अवस्ता में हो


aapke jaane ka dukh humein bahut hain
ek ajeeb sa khalipan mehsoos hota hain
aapko ab hum kabhi na dekh payenge
aur na aapke charan par matha tek payenge

radhe radhe kehkar aap hamara abhivadan karte the
har savere humein doodh aur badam khilate the
aur saath hi dete tulsi aur taal makhana
badam ka halwa ka shaukh tha aapko banana

dikhai deta hai aapka muskurata chehra
bhagwan aur pooja paat se aapka rishta tha gehra
sukhi parivar hain aapne pala
chaha hamesha aapne sabka bhala

daan poon mein aapne chodi na koi kasar
bahut shubhkamnaye di humein har janam din par
aapka swabhav tha nihaswarth aur sadharan
bahut lad pyar mila humein isi ke kaaran

aapke aadharsho ka hum paalan karenge
aur zindagi ke har kadam par kabhi na darenge
aapne humein sahi seekh aur acche sanskar diye
aapki yaad to humein bahut aayegi isiliye

aapke aashirwad ki saaya hamare sar par chaav degi
aapki tasveer hamare mann mein basi rahegi
aap humse bahut door chale gaye ho
par aasha hain ki aap shanti aur prasannata ki avasta mein ho