The voice within

I can’t imagine today of anyone who would not know the context of this article. The AIB Knockout video was a huge hit in last couple of days. Like most of the people around, I too watched the video though I must confess I am not a very big fan of such genre of comedy. Ever since the video was posted on YouTube, numerous discussions, arguments, questions, answers followed. Love it or hate it but one could not ignore the topic and I am no different. Many people came to the support some against and I was just trying to know different perspectives on the topic. News pieces, posts on Facebook, video by another channel TVF, I followed them all and after everything, here’s something that I want the AIB team, people for and people against it to ponder over.  Despite my dislike for the genre, I am not against it, and I definitely am not one of those against sex education in India. So sorry to disappoint the people who thought this is another rant on AIB team for making the video. Wh...

Malala Yousufzai, a name rather unknown till yesterday is one of the most talked person today. At the tender age of 17 when most of us are battling between Maths and Science, which stream to choose for our career, this Pakistani girl has become the youngest Noble Laureate for Peace. Her journey hitherto is a source of inspiration for all of us. At this age she is able to do what would take a whole lifetime for some. There is so much that I, you and everybody can take from Courage is the first thing that strikes our mind when we read about her. She is an icon of bravery and audacity. She made me believe that if your intentions are pious, you do not need to fear anyone but God. ‘Himmat e marda madade khuda’, if you are determined in your efforts, God will help you. I remember when once I went to a shooting range and I was terrified on seeing an actual rifle. It took me sometime to get over the fear and hold it. That was when I knew that the rifle isn’t meant to hurt me. I was 24 then, ...