Teacher’s Day

September 5, 2008 – 12:38 am

As India celebrates Teacher’s Day on 5th September, try walking down memory lane reminiscing about teachers who remain everygreen in your minds, even today.

Though her weirdly oiled hair and bespectacled look would give you goosebumps, she had a unique knack of making learning experience. Though her squeaky tone wasn’t exactly music to ears, she would still take delight in your childish pranks.

Though a staunch disciplinarian, she had the unique ability of infusing life whenever she conducted lecture.

Why do you remember her fondly even after so many years?
Probably because, she was the one who taught you to strive for excellence, brought out your real potential, and made you believe that learning never stops.

Salute to our Teachers!


Change your Thinking

September 1, 2008 – 6:48 pm

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. T hey spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
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