Maneesh-Media

Dear Diary! They say books are your best friends. Perhaps that is why I have few human friends, because I love reading books. When I was a five-year-old, I remember papa gifted me a Barbie doll; along with it was a tiny book – with other Barbie dolls. That was my first book, the one I still have. From there began my friendship with dear books. My colleagues at school often tease me that though grown up I am so crazy about dolls and books on them. Hardly does anyone know I have a secret love for romance books too. The Fault in Our Stars is my favourite. I imagine myself as a 16-year-old Hazel and wonder if ever my Augustus will come. Neither at school nor at college is anyone who sees me that way. I feel sad and try to move on – same as the protagonists in my reads. I wish I could in fact write a book someday. If not in real, maybe how I imagine my Prince Charming can be a story. I have heard book publishing world has gone rather easy, though I wonder if I could only get

Of all the things in the world, what every human loves is birthdays. Children are always excited and overjoyed about this beautiful celebration. When I was a child, I remember always looking forward to my birthday. And it was just for the gifts that I would ask my parents to organise a birthday party and invite all of my school friends and neighbors, even the ones who were new. A thought that they would come with presents for me had been a great pleasure for me! I secretly loved real life story books and loved receiving them as gifts from friends and relatives.   I also remember when once one of my best friends from school came at my birthday, he was holding a big carton. Wow! I was so happy to see such a big present in his hands, but when it was opened, it had nothing except a ball. Rest of that carton was filled with thermocol. I never invited that friend of mine ever again! Years gone by now, a couple of days ago my daughter came to me and asked if she could invite her sc

Life comes just once so live it to the fullest! You must have heard it a lot in many movies or read in books. But have you lived this philosophy? The one community that breathes this is Punjabis. Originally from Punjab in south Asia, these people are known for living life as it comes. Warm blooded, great physique and highly intelligent, Punjabi community is ahead in every walk of life. From business to art to warfare, they have made a name to reckon. Shaeed Bhagat Singh, a man who gave his life for his nation at a tender age is a big example of the courage and the devotion they have for the betterment of their nation. And by nation, I clearly state, any part of the world they live in, not only India! Open-minded and always looking for greater opportunities, they have migrated to the various parts of the world and now have accepted the countries they live in as theirs. Africa, America, Australia or Europe, Indian diaspora has given its part of service to every continent