Dear friends,(friends, as I feel still contemporary)
As you know me better..... I still enjoy movies, the latest songs (even listen to Himesh also, sometimes), play and watch cricket,watch football, consume pizzas, burgers, mobile-friendly and have workable computer knowledge,very comfortable wearing jeans and spending time at ccd. I think this is sufficient qualification to be called a contemporary. Teasing you guys ..... as I feel you guys seem to be always after these things. I can't express the pangs when I see grounds empty even during summer vacations. Even after that I assume there is a gap between your generation and mine. Don't want you to hurt, but make me understand.
If any senior student comes to me and says so and so politician looks cute and that I vote him, I get irritated. You people only follow the chocolate heroes, ignoring all the acting skills. Shocking, isn't it ?
But one fantastic morning introspection came over me and made me rethink over this.... the generation gap. How can this generation be so senseless ? Why should I expect them to be like me ? Why should you think and act the way I do ? Why should I object you if you follow more Shahrukh Khan and not the great Amitabh Bacchan ? I had long sessions with my pals (believe me they do have their intellectual levels very high) and ever-respected Mr.Naik sir. We didn't get the satisfactory answers out of them. I even wonder whether i am talking my dad's language. He used to say they had not funds, they had to starve, didn't have proper educational facilities etc.( how typical). But I used to respect his wisdom and still I do. He would say I am very lucky to get everything so easily. In a way, it is passed on to the next generation. Most importantly I wonder what you will tell your next generation.You do not seem to be indulged in active sports, you don't know how to build clay fort on Diwali festival (that's also available readymade in the market), and so many childhood activities which are full of life and exuberance. Here is just an endeavour to know you better.Please feel free to comment on this.(my cell is 9763567831).
Frankly speaking, your generation is often targeted and our generation too underwent the same treatment. Therefore, I think nothing has changed except the persons, but as a teacher and a curious,sporty individual, I am eager to know from you. Do you really have ambitions ? Do you care your parents' labour ? Do you feel excited when your shortcomings are revealed ? Do you think you are open to accept success and failure in same fashion ? Can you imagine your home without Tv, computer and mobile phones ? Only you can clarify yourself better or should I expect divine intervention to solve this ever-burning issue ? Do you really feel responsible enough to try on new wings ? As I feel 'you' are truly the pillars of this nation.
With kindest of regards,
yours,
Gramopadhye sir.
Hi, sir..the views u shared r true upto some extent..the tastes r changing..the choice is made frm the options we hv...nw many of us hvn't seen Amitabh Bachhan wen he was in full form (For Naik sir n u he is still in form..[;)])..bt as d tym changed,the thoughts r like this "why should i watch 65 yrs Bachhan in his serious moods always nw-a-days??"...hv u ever seen Gurudatta's movies wen u were young???
ReplyDeleteWe have ambitions..bt to discuss it, even our parents dont hv enough tym (certainly, der r some exceptions)..dey dont hv tym n so dey provide us wid all other needs..we r overprotected sometyms n dats why we cant handle the situations..the problem is "LACK OF COMMUNICATION" between 2 generations, @ ur tym it was bcoz fear(it is said lyk dat) n nw no1 has tym 4 it..
Bt still,i think we cn do something really gud if we decide to bcoz our parents support all our decisions(a way 2 fulfill our needs..bt ll b useful if we decide 2 use in a better manner)..so u r right, it's tym 2 identify our own potential n execute it in a better manner ,bt still der is sum space 2 improve previous generation..
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ReplyDeleteHello sir..that was fantastically written..i agree with some of ur thoughts,not all ;-)
ReplyDeleteI don't want to convince anybody but i'll just put my thoughts...
i've seen many people in my company who are very ambitious..if "ambitious" means to get higher salaries,promotions and create network of people for their advancement then.. yes..they are ambitious...
but i've also seen people from my age group who've read "prakashvata" written by Prakash Amte and touched by it..and some have joined Abhay Bang's "Nirman" after completing PHD from IIT...
I've seen people who don't recognise the difference between voices of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosale..it doesn't matter to them...they are only concerned about the things which are profitable to them...they don't have any interests ..any hobbies...they live their life only to get 2 bhk flat in Pune..for them that is their only dream..passion..
But again, i've seen people from my age group who are interested in indian classical music and hve taken it quite seriously..they also know that its impossible to get mastery of this in 1-2 years..instead they want to learn it and enjoy for their lives..
in each and every point u made..i can give u two set of people who have 180 degree phase shift in their thought process..
i'll look at the brighter side.. ;-)
for now ..i have only this much to say...may be after thinking again for some time i'll add something more...
First of all... Congrats!!! Congrats for starting to Blog... Now the first important thing you need to do is to be persistent with blogging thing... because what happens most of the times is that the Blogger loses his interest in Blogging due to lack of response to his blog or lack of followers (which I am sure.. will never happen with your Blog..) See, regarding the gamut of 'Generation Gap' you reflected from your thoughts... It is quite evident that you are a true person... True to yourself and true to the others as well... It also shows the amount of sensitivity and soft-heartedness of yours, which we students hardly get a chance to see in the four walls of the class....!!! Anyways, at the end, I would like you to keep writing and blogging.. Especially for the students like me who couldn't get the chance to meet you often due to locational distance... But am sure, that, this locational difference would never affect on our relationship and never prove to be a barrier between our minds...
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy Blogging!!
-One Of Your "Contemporary" Student!!
Amey A Patwardhan.
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ReplyDeleteHello Sir,
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice to see your blog, and you picked the right topic for the first blog! ;)
I am sitting in hotel lobby waiting for my bus to go back home from work. And what a nice way to use time.... thinking about something important.
Sir, dont think that today's generation is just aimless...ambition-less... irresponsible one. because it is not! Dont think that we dont believe in our traditional beliefs and just heading out thinking of just today! ( just so you know, aaj mazi sankashti ahe, i worked for 8 hrs away from home, and still manage to believe that i should do it once i decided to! ) but also, I look forward to eat Pizza in the weekend for fun!! ;)
I do follow Hrithik... but i like to watch AB too... but in his recent movies, he has been always crying n making people cry... then think of it, why should i pay 10$ to go n watch a crying - upsetting movie when i can watch something funny or animated movies!! but anyways... he is a legend and he will be... no-one has to prove that! trust me .. I watched Paa twice .. and used almost half of my tissue box!!
Wanted to ask one question though, did you ever like Rajesh Khanna ?? my mom used to say people were crazy for him that time, so when your mom says he is good, you dont just start to follow him.... cuz you have your own hero .. Amitabh! so this happens in every generation...!
We are also responsible like our parents... Responsibility towards our kids may come to us when we will actually have kids... but we certainly are responsible towards our parents and respect them with all our heart. well, they said that they didnot have bikes to go to the college so they gave us that luxury.... but now, what do we tell our kids... that we had bikes so you take cars.... ! NOOO... <>
sports is another topic.... I never played any game in my entire school/college life...
ReplyDeletei was so busy in studying and at home my mom will not listen to a single reason for not studying!! Study was highest priority cause they want us to study and make our own future.. there is nothing wrong in thinking - " i will work .. make my own home ..." because trust me .. thats not so easy..!! this can be someone's ambition too and i dont see anything wrong in that. so coming back to sports, i married a person who loves sports just like you and Naik sir... and now because of him, first time in my life, i play tennis...well try to play actually!! i tried to learn to swim .. but not happening..!! :( so we are trying to do our best to handle all the stuff that comes our way...and to answer your question... we do try new things if opportunity comes!
i have seen lot of people who stay in USA/Canada or even in IT cities in India, but never enjoy the life. Sometime we think that they dont have that spark to live life to its fullest, and then we say that person doesnot know how to enjoy.. .then after sometime we came to know that he has to send money to his home back in India for his
parents.. so he is obviously responsible enough to give away his own fun of life for his parents who are the reason he has reached to the point where he can provide for them ... in some other cases.. people dont care... so there are 2 sides of coin!
I have seen success and failure both in my life... and my experience is - when you fail,
you dare less to try again.. but anyways you do... cause of the hunger for success... and when you succeed you fear more to loose it... so i guess... life's struggle just keeps going, only difference is it comes in different ways to different people.
I cannot imagine my home without phone, and my laptop... since they are not just luxury but they have become necessary ..!!
On Politics though, i dont have any comments! Sorry!
So sir, this is a generation gap... which is going to happen every time.. and most
important of all - " for sometime in life everyone will have hard time understanding
which one is better! "
WOW...i didnot realise i wrote this much... i am not good at putting thoughts together... so i m sorry if this didnot make any sense to people!! ;)
your true true student, who swears by the lessons you taught us..! ( ajun hi mi lakshat
thevalay , naik sir manayche - dusri kade kuthe gela tar pani piu naka - chaha pya..
atleast you know that the water is boiled !! hehehhe As i always say... chilhood
memories = Class! )
truly,
Madhura
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ReplyDeleteHello Sir,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read your blog and it's certainly very thought provoking..
Though I am not sure about the age group of the youth you are referring to :), I do feel the gap(I call it as 'generation gap') between my thoughts and the way college going students do think on certain things. So, yes there is a generation gap. The rapid technological growth plays a vital role in widening this gap with very high speeds.
I still remember the school days when we used to anxiously wait for Sunday afternoons to watch 'Chhayageet' or 'Chitrahaar' on TV, because we didn't have any other option to listen to those songs then. But today, things are totally different. Same is the case with movies, sports even cuisines ... We used to go to play grounds in the evening because there was nothing more 'constructive' at home. I think, choosing correct options (from the limited choice) was quite easy then.
But today, there are mobile phones, laptops, internet, multiplexes and more over cash flow easily accessible. There are millions of songs and movies available for download, but at the same time there are thousands of video lectures available freely on the net which are delivered by the gurus in particular field.
So, finally it's individual's decision power (to differentiate between good & bad or rather between good & best) that matters in long run. And it's certainly not just the fault of youth, it's responsibility of parents, teachers and the whole society to induct the correct decision making abilities in each n every individual.
Today, as I see around, everyone has ambitions (sometimes over-ambitions) which fall in wide range. But majority people aim for a flat, car, good salaries & promotions. And the reason is social & peer pressures, the urge to sustain in the race of life. Very few dare and opt for some unbeaten paths, but its the question that how many of them get an encouragement from family, friends and society. There is this never ending social greed for wealth, luxury and success (here success is measured in terms of how much do you earn, how many cars you own, whether your kids study in elite schools .....) And once you get into it, there is no way out, you have to maintain your earned status and it turns into a vicious circle. You tend to choose for safer options and certainly can't handle success and failure in the same manner.
So, all in all, the new generation is equally sensitive and responsible but need to learn the life skills of tolerance, patience, forgiveness and right decision making to strike work life balance. (How to learn these life skills would be the topic of another post :)) And older generation should transfer the wisdom (which they acquired in no-teach-savvy age) and give some space to youth for experimenting new things in life.
There is nothing like generation gap. I like Balraj Sahani, Dileep Kumar , Motilal ( Chunnibabu in original DEVDAS) , Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Nasiruddin Shah, Om Puri. But I also appreciate performances by Abhay Deol, Aamir Khan. I like S.D. Burman , Anil Vishwas, R.D. , and also A. R. Rehman. I loved I.V.A. Richards, Ian Botham, Kapil and also I also like Mr. Daredvil Sehwag. Gold in era is always gold. But what i find strange and makes me really angry when this generation like mediocre performances in any field. Not only they like the performance, but they are crazy about it. Thats what is objectionable. I feel their opinions are not their's. They are adopted and polluted by the sources which are not no more reliable. These sources are newspaper, television, school, teachers and even parents. All these sources are not fulfilling their duties. Hence lets concentrate on the sources guys!
ReplyDeleteOff the mark sir :-) now hoping that you will carry it to hit a ton.
ReplyDeleteAs chaitya said, don't judge whole generation such examples. Today people (youngistan) are bumbarded with waves of information. It is always difficult to judge such info or verify it. There is a time when people start believing in something and then realising that their beliefs are not correct. Let this generation experience good and bad and let them chose.
Agreed that today children do not occupy grounds/make clay forts but at what if at our generation or your generation had choices like PCs, PS, IPods? Even we might not had visited any play ground. earlier how little choices we had. Befoe 90's no TV only Radio and movies were medium of entertainment, for all class of people. Take it or forget it These were the only options. earlier even in 30's and 40's people have to rely on "Natak' for entertaining then there came the CINEMA and people had the option, which did not mandate that you had to had a knowledge of Ragas'. Same is with many cases. People chose easier options. They have logic that why should I spend my 3 hours in watching 'Pyasa/Ardhastya/Deewar' and had a headache, instead I can watch DDLJ/RHTDM, enjoy 3 hours w/o tension.
Lastly, you had successfully skipped the 'SRT' topic :-)
Congratulations sir, for the first blog!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice roller coaster ride reading the blog. Great start and perfect finish, a well thought attempt of contradicting "Youth's" point of views after being part of them (cricket, pizzas, football.CCD...).
Sir, nothing has changed, people are trying to remake the films with new actors, politicians' single point agenda is same, school teachings and learnings are same. The tendency of people to compare between past and present and glorifying the past is also same. The complaint that youngsters don't listen to parents is same and the our response that "we just don't listen to them but we have great respect for them" is same. Changed things are actors and collections of films, politicians and their bank account size if any (yes some good looking 'FELLAS' are trying to new ways to get to the vote banks), new AC school buildings and their fees, level of competition in each field.
But why only we r held responsible for these things? our previous generation is not the part of the world we are living? they have not invented the TV, COMP, Mobile? so what is wrong if we take it further and use them to fullest extent? we love exploring new things, doing things in new ways. Are these not the reasons we r called vibrant, innovative, enthusiastic?
What's wrong if we go to big discounted retail malls and buy things instead of bargaining on road or in a populated market? agreed that 80% of us (may be 99.99% according to our "SENIORS") don't understand classical music (i m one of these 'idiots') but we love to hear the songs or music which refreshes us, watch movies which are entertaining for us(yes now i will be sounding a typical, ever hated rebellious youth).
I feel there is very less generation gap, these are difference of opinion maybe because of personal experiences, hobbies, tendency of mind. We should be worried of it.
Yes, I second shaggy, "we missed our common fried SRT in your first blog."
sir there are many things to gain attention in your opinion.
ReplyDeletewat u r saying is absolutely right.
first u have mentioned ur life style. it is a best possible if somebody can afford it, in manier ways
somebody's lifestle is decided by will plus environment. we cant say anything if somebody thinks life in different way. u have not talked anythng abt other peoples of UR GENERATION how they lived. so its difficult to coment on difference between generations. lifestyle can't be standardised by single example
but somebody thinks life in ur way but cant follow it then it is matter of concern. u come accross large no. of peoples so u can coment abt many peoples and point out common things abt ur concern but i cant do this. so i will coment abt peoples in my environment.
wat will be the seen if somebody from morning batch,from whom u r expectng excellent result, says that he was absent because he was playing on ground.
you expect good result in compitative exams. want them to compete somewhere abt 40000+ candidates and have life like u. it cant be like that.
now movie to be watched is decided by time that is available for u and not wat u like. if somebody like s.khan makes 5 or 6 movie in year and a.khan makes only one movie in a year or two, then tell me who will be so called star in front of peoples of my generation.
how many good quality movies come in a year compared to that irretating movies, so peoples will run behind good movies.
so wat i mean is, the environment available and things in front of us r largely responsible for likes and dislikes.its not the only generation fault.
Hello Sir !! It's nice to see you Blogging. I agree with your thoughts & opinions. I do feel the
ReplyDelete'Generation gap'. I feel that the tremendous progress in Science & Technology has led in extending this gap.Agreed that this advanced generation is more addicted to PC,Television, IPods.But now (up to some extent) it has became
our necessities. Obviously I think that todays generation is more & more ambitious due to cut-throat competition . I accept that the choices & tastes of everything has changed.In past 'mythological programs' like 'Ramayan' & 'Mahabharat' were quite famous.But now all reality shows gain the maximum TRP. According to me we must adapt to new generation.
hello sir,
ReplyDeletei read u r blog.....i really liked dat......
congratulations....for u r 1st blog...i agree with some of ur thoughts,not all.
I don't want to convince anybody but i'll just put my thoughts....i m sure dat u ll give a lot of knowledge to us via this way.......i ll definitely read u r blogs....
Pretty Interesting ....The Blog and The Comments!
ReplyDeleteLet me just steer away from pouring my heart in the limited space (as well as the limited time). I'll prefer giving the answers to the questions asked by you in the epilogue of your blog.
I read many of the comments and thought that the questions have been perceived negatively by many of your followers. Trust you had a neutral view when you asked these questions and wanted to have opinions and not the reactions. Let's get one by one...
Do you really have ambitions ?
I find this question very vague. We always speak about the ambitions in context of present referring to the past and projecting the future. And all these things keep on changing so are the ambitions. I'll rather ask myself if my life makes any sense. Am I doing something good in whatever way possible? This will further intrigue anybody.
Do you care your parents' labour ?
I do. I appreciate that and I’m indebted forever. These are my personal opinions. Answer is subject to individual being questioned.
Do you feel excited when your shortcomings are revealed ?
I’m not too sure. I tend to get nervous. We always tend to perceive such incidence as a humiliating one. It’s pretty human and I would never jump and clap and say “How dumb of me! I never knew this” in public. People love these conditions (apart from victim) and keep on gossiping. There are so many tabloids available these days and you never know where your pic will appear. But revelation of shortcomings definitely helps me to make it obsolete and this way it certainly excites me.
Do you think you are open to accept success and failure in same fashion?
No. I am not. It’s bit difficult on my side to distribute sweets and greetings when I’ve met failure with something. This answer is corollary of your earlier question. Success delights me and failure excites me.
Can you imagine your home without TV, computer and mobile phones?
Honestly, I am just not imagining but dreaming about such a lovely home and want to make this thing come true in my future. You may argue about a caveat of technology advancement. But no. I hate being electronic and gadgety and love nature.
Do you really feel responsible enough to try on new wings ?
I love it when the wings are spread in the right and fruitful direction. Not just for me. But yes, it begins from me.
Trust I have been pretty straight in giving answers to the questions. I don’t want to talk on behalf of the youth etc. I think everybody is just right at their own places. It’s just one’s view which comes with opinions about the things in the way one sees.
Let people be happy if they love Shaharukh Khan (He was certainly adorable in SWADES) and Amitabh was awful in Toofan, Laal Baadshah etc). Let the people adore Rahul Gandhi (who knows..he may turn out to be a great politician in coming years on global level too!)…..and let the saas-bahu saga be continued till the saas attends the funeral of her great great grand daughter who dies due to geriatric conditions.
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hi sir the view in your blog are quite interesting.....the things u mentioned about the generations change is also true.I dont know what my friends think but i surely have an aim in my life i really what see my dad take rest.......i know my efforts are not to the mark but i will surely try to put more efforts ....and your blogs inspires me to do someting in my life.........
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ReplyDeleteDr.Shrikant Kulkarni,
Congrats Sir for the first blog! I am late because I got your mail on the mail ID which I rarely use.. :(
ReplyDeleteHowever for some points, I would like to share my personal thoughts .. And off-course everybody might not agree those ..
First thing is change in lifestyle .. In 1970's nobody would have purchased a computer with blank and green screen at 1.5 lac rs
Lifestyle is improving .. so everybody wants comfort without much efforts.. Mobiles, laptops and other electronic gadgets have become cheaper now... They are bringing some comfort in everybody's life so it is inevitable to stop people getting attracted towards them. Lifestyle would keep changing year by year. Things are becoming quickly accessible. So people are getting interested towards them rather than putting some efforts on ground.. They provide enjoyment too. So youth has an option for enjoyment. In 1970's also, if these things were there; who knows what could have been the situation? So it is bound to happen...
Another thing that I want to comment is about the question 'Why shahrukh Khan is getting popular?'
Well.. My personal opinion is that popularity and mastery are obviously not related.. In today's world, for winning the hearts and minds of youth everybody is advertising so much.. So, there is some part of self-promotion, and media too. Off-course Shahrukh Khan is popular because he is promoting his films by spending whatever amount he can. I do not thing films like 'Om Shanti On' are watchable in any manner, but still do a good business...
Also it depends thing is the person's approach. This thing is going to ensure that good things will survive for centuries.. The person watching Shahrukh Khan's movie goes to multiplexes for spending 3 hours without headache rather than enjoying his acting in artistic manner... So, if somebody wants to enjoy the mastery rather than the hype.. he will never run behind these 'show-mans'.
One thing that I can state is.. Although most of the public is running behind Himesh Reshamiya and Pritam, definitely there are people who understand the depth of a brilliant Maarwa from U. Amir Khan.. And those will remain there... There are many such boys from my age group. They have their groups established on the internet.. They discuss things, share thoughts, share music. They have much more knowledge than me..
Personally, I am not much concerned about this 'shift of interest' thing. A class of people would always be there who will admire great arts, and true brilliance. May it be movies, literature, sports, music anything. It is observed fact that,in most of the cases whenever something gets more and more popular, that popularity increases the chances of loosing it's core (Although ..not in each and every case ). After losing core, what remains is the pathetic display of showmanship and arrogance. So I feel it's good that some things are not followed by all. Those things will remain pure. So, I feel it's good that good things are followed by appropriate people. For a good cause.
hi Sir,
ReplyDeleteIt's really nice to listen to u and for that matter read anything from you...Really interesting topic...
Generations are made by their previous generations. E.g. Parents do not allow their children to suffer what they have suffered. We are gifted with each and every facility. e.g. Parents want their children to study as much as possible because some issues may have stopped their studies when they were young. Its not at all bad thing. But in that process, they give children unwanted freedom in some cases and unwanted restriction in some cases. A boy is not allowed to go out and play because he may fall sick and encouraged to watch TV or play games indoor. Sir, how many parents allow their children to get their hands dirty and build clay fort? So one thing that I admire most about my parents and some of my teachers (of course including you and Naik Sir) is, you all are kind and cooperative friends and strict guides at the same time. Surely, This generation has to be blamed for the loss of control over their mind, language and health (now I am included for gaining unwanted weight). But the surrounding environment has a big share in doing this. And that is somewhere driven by the upbringing. There is certainly a gap in some of the cases. But the previous generation has pushed next generation to create that gap. Regarding the case of chocolate heroes, Its tradition..some of former leaders were more famous for their looks than their work....and still, sholey, pather panchali, cinema paradiso, Schindler's list, Shyamachi Aai are also respected by this generations along with the new films.
Please keep blogging.
Hi Sir I am Nilesh Jamkhande.It is a very nice blog like Amitabh Bachhan's.I think U know that my hero is Amitabh Bachhan(The Great Living Legend Over).U told that grounds are empty.But What is more to be done by the sincere people of this generation.They are recognized only by their academic success.If they fell to achieve it the society,their parentsdo not give them a little chance toexplain it and the depression,lonelyness all it starts.But I think that some people have very nice sense -how to live.They do very well in all.
ReplyDeleteSir,I know that your thoughts are little bit different but I want to tell u that,Jamana Badal Gaya Hai!!nice na?This generation is very ahead that of our imagination.Very high level Technology,Vehicles,High Speed Internet in thei home(now 3G on their mobile) what we can say about that? This world is changing very fast.
I think that the modernness is necessity but we should care that we are not neglecting our fundamentals,principles given to us by parents-teachers and we should migrate with all this towords ou goal with all this.
That's my view towords this generation.Sir I want to tell you that every diwali I make KILLA.I prefer Amitabh Bachhan as hero.You know that I had given a 2 minutes speech and you liked it.I always prefer only true things like you.
Please forgive me if English teacher within you finds any spelling mistake.
hello sir....i read ur blog n happy 2 c dat u want 2 take us on right path...n i agree wid u for some extent.In this generation also u can find 2 types of people 1 who wants 2 just njoy life n 1 who have their aims n targets..n realy our heros r not shahrukh or any actor.We are fun lovin bt still v want 2 reach our goals.We respect our parents,their hard work for us even our teachers.
ReplyDeleteAnd actualy its all about advance technology,mobile phons,cmputers etc....so many facilities are provided but we shud kno how 2 use it n till which extent...but i can say dat v raised in safe hands like u,naik sir,sanjay sir n even our parents so under ur guidance we ll never go wrong...and i promise u sir u ll surely see ur students wid gud careers n as a gud citizen..
I felt very nice after readin ur blog n i ll b waiting for ur nxt blog sir...thnk u...