Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
सच है...
चेहरे के ऊपर चेहरे है
जो दिखता है, वही बिकता है
कैसे ना माने ये सच है?
जब शीशा भी झूट बोलता है..
जो मीठा है, वो कड़वा है
जो सच्चा है, वो लुटता है
जो काम करे, वो गधा है
जो 'जी हा' करे वो आगे बढे..
यहाँ बाजार रोज़ सजता है
दिल भी सस्ते में बिकता है
एक ले तो दूसरा मुफ्त
कभी-कभी तो एक के साथ चार भी चलता है
झूठी हसी हसते है
मनो षडयत्र रचते है
कैसे हम विश्वास कर ले
जब शीशा भी झूट बोलता है..
झूट बोला तो क्या गलत किया?
सच बोला तो क्या पा लिया ?
क्या सही और क्या गलत ?
बस यही समझना बाकी है...
जहा खुलेगा वही धमाका
ऐसा ही होता है सच.....
जो दिखता है, वही बिकता है
कैसे ना माने ये सच है?
जब शीशा भी झूट बोलता है..
जो मीठा है, वो कड़वा है
जो सच्चा है, वो लुटता है
जो काम करे, वो गधा है
जो 'जी हा' करे वो आगे बढे..
यहाँ बाजार रोज़ सजता है
दिल भी सस्ते में बिकता है
एक ले तो दूसरा मुफ्त
कभी-कभी तो एक के साथ चार भी चलता है
झूठी हसी हसते है
मनो षडयत्र रचते है
कैसे हम विश्वास कर ले
जब शीशा भी झूट बोलता है..
झूट बोला तो क्या गलत किया?
सच बोला तो क्या पा लिया ?
क्या सही और क्या गलत ?
बस यही समझना बाकी है...
जहा खुलेगा वही धमाका
ऐसा ही होता है सच.....
Friday, February 11, 2011
बचपन
बचपन की वो यादे
कुछ खट्टी कुछ मीठी
वो एक रुपये का चटमोला
वो ऊच नीच का पापड़ा
कभी खिलोनो पर दिल आ जाना
तो कभी टॉफी के लिए रोना
माँ का वो रोज़ सुबह चिल्लाना
और हमारा पांच मिनट का वही बहाना
स्कूल जाते हुए टाइम-टेबल लगाना
फिर भी किताबे घर छोड़ चले आना
पेंसिल रोज़ खो कर स्कूल से आना
फिर घर आकर नयी कहानी सुनाना
छुटी के भी नए बहाने
कभी पेट दर्द तो कभी बुखार का आना
जैसे भी हो आपनी बात मनवाना
गलियों में वो शोर मचाना
खेल खेल में लड़ना मनाना
समय की फिक्र ना होना
जब खेल में मन लग जाना
क्या मजे के थे वो दिन
कुछ खट्टे कुछ मीठे वो दिन.....
कुछ खट्टी कुछ मीठी
वो एक रुपये का चटमोला
वो ऊच नीच का पापड़ा
कभी खिलोनो पर दिल आ जाना
तो कभी टॉफी के लिए रोना
माँ का वो रोज़ सुबह चिल्लाना
और हमारा पांच मिनट का वही बहाना
स्कूल जाते हुए टाइम-टेबल लगाना
फिर भी किताबे घर छोड़ चले आना
पेंसिल रोज़ खो कर स्कूल से आना
फिर घर आकर नयी कहानी सुनाना
छुटी के भी नए बहाने
कभी पेट दर्द तो कभी बुखार का आना
जैसे भी हो आपनी बात मनवाना
गलियों में वो शोर मचाना
खेल खेल में लड़ना मनाना
समय की फिक्र ना होना
जब खेल में मन लग जाना
क्या मजे के थे वो दिन
कुछ खट्टे कुछ मीठे वो दिन.....
Monday, January 31, 2011
While you shop at Khan Market, they buy lessons in life
Here's the story of a Stephenian who decided to step things up. So what's new, you'd ask. The fact that he created a knowledge centre out of Khan Market, and spun a success story for slum kids in Saket.
Kapil Pandey started Kutumb in 2002 and got it registered in 2003 as an NGO. Earlier, he used to teach underprivileged children in the Khan Market park, now the parking lot. Now, the students have a garden and auditorium to themselves, apart from three hours of uninterrupted study time in the evenings. Kutumb classes run six days a week in Saket, near the PVR complex, and at Junior Modern School near Khan Market, between 5 and 8 pm.
Around 35 destitute kids find hope and lessons in life here. The curriculum isn't just about books and current affairs; it helps children delve into their inner selves, too.
Khurseda, a nine-year-old girl who is living on the streets with her parents, and was begging before joining the school, is now a changed li'l citizen. Previously, she did not feel like studying, but Kutumb took the challenge and Khurseda can't wait for dusk these days. "Ours is a completely voluntary organisation", says Kapil Pandey, director.
Many students of Delhi University, to, have joined hands with the NGO of late. The aim is to impart knowledge in living, art and crafts, dance, music, theatre, football and puppetry, among other subjects.
Kids from the family have showcased what they've learnt through theatre programs, street shows and an innovative football match, 'Goal of Life'.
"Working with these slum children has been an enriching experience. They pick things fast, and understand things easily," says Ryanka, a volunteer from Lady Shri Ram College, who teaches geography at Kutumb.
"Spending time with these kids creates a positive felling in me; I personally enjoy the company of these kids'' says Anushri, another volunteer from LSR, who's the science mistress around.
Ryanka and Anushri have been working with Kutumb for the last two years, and now, they're both heading the programme. Founder Kapil, on the other hand, has his own advertising company to keep the kitchen fires burning.
"Many private donors have offered financial support, but we did not take any help from the government," prides Kapil. He is quite busy with his own official work, but always stays in touch with the organisation, and meets the kids once in a week.
Students feel lucky. Lalit, for instance, joined school six years ago. He dropped out of school because of the financial problems. He learned soccer in the organisation for three years. Now, he's plays football mentor here. Others like Anand, Rekha, Asha and Priya, too, like Lalit, once studied here and are now teaching. Legacies, as they say, never leave.
http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2009/nov/301109-khan-market-kutumb-learning-kids.htm
Kapil Pandey started Kutumb in 2002 and got it registered in 2003 as an NGO. Earlier, he used to teach underprivileged children in the Khan Market park, now the parking lot. Now, the students have a garden and auditorium to themselves, apart from three hours of uninterrupted study time in the evenings. Kutumb classes run six days a week in Saket, near the PVR complex, and at Junior Modern School near Khan Market, between 5 and 8 pm.
Around 35 destitute kids find hope and lessons in life here. The curriculum isn't just about books and current affairs; it helps children delve into their inner selves, too.
Khurseda, a nine-year-old girl who is living on the streets with her parents, and was begging before joining the school, is now a changed li'l citizen. Previously, she did not feel like studying, but Kutumb took the challenge and Khurseda can't wait for dusk these days. "Ours is a completely voluntary organisation", says Kapil Pandey, director.
Many students of Delhi University, to, have joined hands with the NGO of late. The aim is to impart knowledge in living, art and crafts, dance, music, theatre, football and puppetry, among other subjects.
Kids from the family have showcased what they've learnt through theatre programs, street shows and an innovative football match, 'Goal of Life'.
"Working with these slum children has been an enriching experience. They pick things fast, and understand things easily," says Ryanka, a volunteer from Lady Shri Ram College, who teaches geography at Kutumb.
"Spending time with these kids creates a positive felling in me; I personally enjoy the company of these kids'' says Anushri, another volunteer from LSR, who's the science mistress around.
Ryanka and Anushri have been working with Kutumb for the last two years, and now, they're both heading the programme. Founder Kapil, on the other hand, has his own advertising company to keep the kitchen fires burning.
"Many private donors have offered financial support, but we did not take any help from the government," prides Kapil. He is quite busy with his own official work, but always stays in touch with the organisation, and meets the kids once in a week.
Students feel lucky. Lalit, for instance, joined school six years ago. He dropped out of school because of the financial problems. He learned soccer in the organisation for three years. Now, he's plays football mentor here. Others like Anand, Rekha, Asha and Priya, too, like Lalit, once studied here and are now teaching. Legacies, as they say, never leave.
http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2009/nov/301109-khan-market-kutumb-learning-kids.htm
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Leila, 81, continues to strive for welfare of society
A resident of Sector 15, Noida, she is not only professionally acclaimed but has also given the best for her family and still continues to do the same. She was first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India and first woman judge of Delhi High Court. She also topped London Bar examination just three months after giving birth to her youngest son.
Completed Bachelors from Calcutta University
She was born in Lucknow and did her schooling from Larato Convent school, Darjeeling and completed her Bachelors in English from Calcutta University. Leila's father died when she was just 11-year-old and this incident changed her life to a great extent. She got married in her twenties and always wanted to go abroad for higher studies and her dream came true when her husband Premo got posted in England.
Sometimes, we take prompt actions and they turn out with best results and the same thing happened with Leila Seth. She got enrolled herself in a law school just because there was no requirement of regular attendance in that course. She took it seriously.
'Premo is my pillar of strength'
"I have brought up my three kids in a well manner and they are now one of the most interesting young people. None of them do a nine to five job and they are very happy and successful. It was not that easy for me to handle them during my studies and work. My husband Premo is my pillar of strength and has always motivated me," said Leila Seth."Initially, I struggled a lot to prove myself as there is a male dominating society in India and there were only few women in this profession," she added.
Worked with many NGOs
Apart from judiciary, Leila Seth worked with many national and international NGOs too. She was the chairperson of the executive committee of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, New Delhi and a member of the World Commission on Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology, which was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
'Education is key to prosperity'
She also worked as a chairperson of MARG (Multiple Action Research Group) in South Delhi. Through workshops, seminars and books, she increased legal literacy among women immensely. "Not just women's legal literacy, education in general is always my first concern. Education is the key to prosperity, enjoyment and the way to avoid any kind of prejudice," said Leila Seth. Her contribution for the welfare of the society never stops, presently she is an active member of Help Age India organisation, which works for the welfare of senior citizens. She is also a board member in various schools and colleges.
As her son Vikram Seth, she has also written two books 'On balance' and 'We the children of India'.
http://www.jagrancityplus.com/city-news/leila-81-continues-to-strive-for-welfare-of-society_1295606699.html
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| Leila seth is reading her own book |
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| Leila seth with her husband |
Leila Seth has proved herself at every stages of life. She is among those people who dare to go against the tide to accomplish their goals. Despite being 81-year-old, Leila continues to work for the welfare of society with enthusiasm.
A resident of Sector 15, Noida, she is not only professionally acclaimed but has also given the best for her family and still continues to do the same. She was first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India and first woman judge of Delhi High Court. She also topped London Bar examination just three months after giving birth to her youngest son.
Completed Bachelors from Calcutta University
She was born in Lucknow and did her schooling from Larato Convent school, Darjeeling and completed her Bachelors in English from Calcutta University. Leila's father died when she was just 11-year-old and this incident changed her life to a great extent. She got married in her twenties and always wanted to go abroad for higher studies and her dream came true when her husband Premo got posted in England.
Sometimes, we take prompt actions and they turn out with best results and the same thing happened with Leila Seth. She got enrolled herself in a law school just because there was no requirement of regular attendance in that course. She took it seriously.
'Premo is my pillar of strength'
"I have brought up my three kids in a well manner and they are now one of the most interesting young people. None of them do a nine to five job and they are very happy and successful. It was not that easy for me to handle them during my studies and work. My husband Premo is my pillar of strength and has always motivated me," said Leila Seth."Initially, I struggled a lot to prove myself as there is a male dominating society in India and there were only few women in this profession," she added.
Worked with many NGOs
Apart from judiciary, Leila Seth worked with many national and international NGOs too. She was the chairperson of the executive committee of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, New Delhi and a member of the World Commission on Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology, which was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
'Education is key to prosperity'
She also worked as a chairperson of MARG (Multiple Action Research Group) in South Delhi. Through workshops, seminars and books, she increased legal literacy among women immensely. "Not just women's legal literacy, education in general is always my first concern. Education is the key to prosperity, enjoyment and the way to avoid any kind of prejudice," said Leila Seth. Her contribution for the welfare of the society never stops, presently she is an active member of Help Age India organisation, which works for the welfare of senior citizens. She is also a board member in various schools and colleges.
As her son Vikram Seth, she has also written two books 'On balance' and 'We the children of India'.
http://www.jagrancityplus.com/city-news/leila-81-continues-to-strive-for-welfare-of-society_1295606699.html
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