My I-Day (71st Independence Day)

14th Aug 2017
10.30 PM

On Bed (About to Sleep)

Me, Chhabiji and Mukesh Bhai made all plans of going to Redfort tomorrow with a perfect time schedule. The plan was about a month old to go and we were eagerly waiting for it.  I was on my bed  and set to get up early @4am(alarm set) to move there. Just for fun, I asked the question, that I should have asked (obviously at Quora):

What are the procedures to be at Redfort tomorrow(Independence Day)??? Do we require passes???

The first answer flashed: 'You are not allowed without passes' followed by this line, 'Passes can be availed till 7.00pm of 14th August from these places'

I literally got off bed, my sleep turned off and I was all the way into hitting myself for not thinking about this fact. We were soo excited that we forgot all these little things. Chhabi ji did went yesteryear without a pass, but I was confused. I was shocked to see this specific answer. I scrolled down and luckily all the other answers said: 'No, passes aren't required'.

I felt that wave of happiness and restitution. I lay back, but my sleep was far to touch me back again. I didn't have fb, WhatsApp or a Girl Friend who loves me to help me sleep. I closed my eyes and the future picture of flag hoist, national anthem, Modiji's speech etc.  almost killed my sleep. And finally I didn't knew when I slept, as it always happens.

15th Aug 2017

I-Day

Out of darkness I got up at no time and saw my mob clock- 4.45am. We areee lateeee..!!!

Chabbi ji got up and went to bathroom to realize other fact-'No Water'. We did all possible tricks and no water yet. But our presence of mind helped here, we already assumed that this situation may arise, so we filled up 2 buckets of water the other night. With that 2 buckets of water, we 3 did our job and we were set to move to Redfort and get our wishes done.

06.03am 

Finally we are in the first metro to Redfort (Chandhni Chowk). Reached Chandni Chowk Metro Station @6.50am and we ran to the place with all others to the site of happening. Then came, the first safety check-up point. I got cleared with it. They were constantly looking at my beard and mustache which could create a suspicion. He cleared me off with doubts still breeding in his mind. I turned back and smiled at him, he too smiled back at me, but I didn't know until I reached the second security check that it was a killer smile which he gave. Second checkup was all like they just didn't ask me to remove my clothes  and except that they did all of it. I had to sacrifice my comb because of its sharpness, I had to donate all the coins I had. I put my  key chain into the lump of things that were being seized and put by the cops-on-security. Ofcorse, I feel what the cops are doing is absolutely good to ensure the safety of the scene. Its of national importance or pride to secure Redfort from any foreign intervention. Thanks to all security personnel working on the I-Day. I went on for the last but a mild check just before the entry to the Redfort ground. 

Entry

We reached, we took our seat and soon our esteemed Prime Minister came into the scene with a marvelously extraordinary security line up. He reached the podium sharp at 06.58am and hoisted the flag at 07.00am and my dream of singing National Anthem after the flag hoist was achieved. I was feeling the sense of nationalism, patriotism and India to heart. Soon, Mr. PM reached onto his mike and started with the dialogue, 'Mere pyare deshwasiyoon!' (My dear Indian's). It went very short this time but it pinpointed very sensitive issues of present India and stressed on 'New India', the key points include:

The National Anthem

1. Today we are celebrating both Independence Day and Janmasthami. 
2. I bow to all those who have sacrificed for the independence of the nation 
3. People of India stand shoulder to shoulder with those affected due to natural disasters and the tragedy in Gorakhpur. 
4. Natural calamities have become a big challenge. Good rains contribute to prosperity of the country, but climate change creates problems 
5. No one is small or big in India. We can bring change with our collective effort and create a new India where all will get equal opportunity.
6. This is a special year as it is the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, the 100th anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha, and the 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav 
7. Our armed forces always proved their mettle in handling both extremism and during war. Even the world acknowledged our power after the surgical strikes. 
8. National security is our priority. We are capable of defending our country in all spheres - land, sea or the cyber space 
9. Must leave this 'Chalta Hai' nature. We have to now think of 'Badal Sakta Hai'- it will help us progress as a nation 
10. January 1 2018 will not be an ordinary day, those born in this century will start turning 18, 'Bhagya Vidhatas' of our country 
11. GST is a great success. The world is in awe seeing how we implemented the new tax system in such a short notice 
12. GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST & the role of technology has also helped 
13. Many countries now helping India in fight against terror. 
14. Have asked terrorists to join the mainstream but there will be no leniency towards terrorism 
15. Development of J&K is the responsibility of both the state and Center. Na gaali se samasya sulajhne wali hai, na goli se, samasya suljhegi har Kashmiri ko gale lagane se (Kashmir probem cannot be resolved by either bullets or by abuses. It can be resolved by embracing all Kashmiris) 
16. A handful of separatists trying new tactics to create problems in the state. 
17. Today I am happy to announce the launch of a dedicated portal for the winners of gallantry awards. 
18. Today India is using technology to root out corruption and the world is now acknowledging our achievements in this regard. 
19. India is capable of sending Mangalyaan in just nine months and we are now focusing on speedy implementations of projects. 
20. States have very important role in the development of country 
21. Violence has no place in free India. The country will not accept violence in the name of faith. 
22. The poison of castesim and communalism can never be beneficial for our nation. This is the country of Lord Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. 
23. I want to mention those women who have to suffer due to 'Tripe Talaq'- I admire their courage. We are with them in their struggles 
24. We are devoting significant attention to eastern India- Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast. These parts have to grow further. 
25. This year 56 lakh people paid taxes. 3 lakh shell companies have been found of which licenses of 1.75 companies have been cancelled. 
26. Tax filing has more than doubled from April 1 to August 5. Unearthed black money worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore in 3 years 
27. In future digital currency will take the place of paper notes and hence we are determined to carry on with less cash economy 
28. If we will be successful in Swach Bharat, it will rein in inflation and help the poor save money 
29. Demonetisation helped banks lower interest rates 
30. GST boosting goods-transport efficiency by 30%. Will see increase in transparency with GST implementation 
31. There will be no space to loot in the country... Our fight against corruption and black money will go on 
32. Aim at lowering medical costs for poor, middle class 
33. Want to double farmer income by 2022 
34. Aim to provide home, water, power to all poor people 
35. Aim to create a terror, communal, caste-free nation 
36. Together we will create a new India which will be clean, healthy and will fulfil our dreams of swaraj 

Source: Economic Times

It was an hour long speech and at the end I clapped like, he should hear it. My second dream of hearing a Modi speech was also done now. The National Anthem at the end, watching the unfurled flag of Republic of India was like something beyond a limit to explain. We departed after he departed. The only problem about the whole event was that we could only get a seat far away from Modiji's Dias. I hated myself for not buying a VIP pass for just Rs.500 and also not getting my mobile which would have helped to send some live pics along too. Following which we walked through the messy Chandhni Chowk roads to Chandhni Chowk Metro Station and departed to Ghitorni.

Me, Chhabi Ji and Mukesh Bhai

I came back to Rajiv Chowk for my first Quora meetup, which I have already wrote ON in the blog below:

Quora I-Day Delhi Meetup by Harikrishna M Menon

Quora I-Day Meetup

A Big Flag @Rajiv Chowk Circle

That was my 71st Independence Day. I am glad, it didn't pass like other dull days. Hope you found it good and informative too.

-HK

Vinnaithandi Varuvaya (Hangover) 'Introducing Special People'

I am very much addicted to films and I accept that...

But, I agreed to myself not to watch a single movie for another 8 months and charted a decision. I am always bold to my 'decisions charts' and follow them with utmost respect, even if I feel not to, sometimes. I used to watch videos on GATE, IES videos on some technical phenomenon's and some high news on YouTube, and I had terms and conditions in the 'decision charts' to allow these. I used to watch them regularly and all those trending videos and channel videos tempted me put a click on it but as I said, I am bold enough to my decisions.

In Delhi here, around 1200km from parents and around 2800km from my loved one's and special people, I already felt the taste of loneliness to the extreme, but each and every day passing by decreased them and initiated the habituation/adaptation phenomenon that Darwin explained about we living being's. I was confident about every following day, but then something suddenly killed all the doings. I started feeling bad, started feeling lonely and it made me desperately sad (the reason is private, couldn't expose). Some people become so important to us that they control our lives unknowingly. They dont talk to us when we wont but thats ok, but when we talk and they keep shut with no reason, it feels bad. And it feels too bad that you cant sleep at the night. I used to sleep at 10pm and would be in those obvious dreams by 10.30pm and none can dare wake me up till 6am then. But now, even @3.30am am unable to sleep, I feel I am tired but yet I couldnt find the reactive sleep. These things happen even when some people just do some actions or by saying nothing. We are all influenced by some or the other people like this. I know every reader has someone like this and yes they are very Special People; atleast for us. Yes, this is that same Special Person am talking about(If you are following my blog).

I was already getting mad, and the idea of watching a movie popped up but my boldness overrided the sadness. I went on and on carrying and dragging them with me; the sorrow. I am a person who like sorrows and find happiness through them, though you might not understand how and why but it is just unexplainable; even I cant explain. But this is a sorrow, am unable to fight. I was defeated and being defeated many times till today.

Today, I accidentally found Vinnaithandi Varuvaya film on the channel sections on my YouTube. I listened to my heart and watched it. I still dont know how I did it but it was all a mind-feedback-technology. The film which I hated a lot, the film that didnt make any sense, the film that was raw and impossible, the film that show a Christian girl (23years) from Kerala and a hindu boy (22years) from Tamil Nadu love each other and because the family doesnt allow, they make some unwanted decisions and split there parts dramatically, meant nothing and just a waste of time for me when I was in my first quarter of 11th Standard.

'Some people make too idiotic films with no story and some idiotic people like it and ask to watch' I said to my friend who game me this movie which he regretted later.

After watching the movie almost exactly 6 years, I am simply mad about the movie now. I simply said to myself :

'How on earth, didnt I like it?'

I kept saying to myself,
'What a film mannn'

I acknowledged to myself- 'You Now Know Love'
(Credits to brilliant acting by Trisha and Silambarasan and Gautam Vasudev Menon; my now favourite for the astonishingly extraordinary and real film; love the team of Vinnaithandi Varuvaya film)

I am out of it, am out of the sorrow but definitely one thing I learned and yes I am learning it day by day now that Love is something that none can experience twice and will be the best thing anyone can anyday have. Ignoring love is ignoring yourself. I bet you to my life, please go for love than anything if you are really...

Hope, the Special People know love someday.

Waiting Continues..!!!

Although once broken, I am bold enough  not to go for any other movie. Decision Charts 'followed'.

I just want to say this one thing to end:

'Life and Love are never two different things, living life with love is the real LIFE'

Good Day..!!!

Capital Times ( Change of State-Retake)

Yes, after 22 yrs since my birth; am to my country capital, but for unfortunate or better reasons..!!!

I landed down at New Delhi sharp 12PM of 2nd July for my expedition of 3-4 month long Rank Improvement Coaching Classes by Made Easy. I didn't get my preferred college and preferred branch with my previous score. Thought on settling down at any NIT but my instincts rejected the offer and got to be here, in Delhi Metro travelling to Huda Centre, Gurgaon, Haryana. I stayed there (Mayfield Garden, Sector 50) with one of our family friends; Yadav Ji's Family.

Next day, I traveled down through the same Awesome and Extraordinary Engineering: Delhi Metro to Hauz Khaz to the Corporate Office, Made Easy. Got my ID card and took another metro to Ghitorni (A village changed into a group of mechincal engineering students; around 7000 of them with a desire to clear Gate/IES/IAS/PSU). Seeing this, suddenly my rank of 7000 in GATE seemed too high, because I must have defeated most of them. The sigh ended as I saw, how I couldn't defeat those another 7000 of them. Yes, its a war of 65 questions in 3 hrs and on to get prepared for that. I was ready for this battle, but battle didn't go too well to hit the required to clear the stage.

So, am here in Ghitorni searching the last vacant seat in any Hostel, PG. Almost all of them were filled as mine was one of those final batch...Wonderful..!!!

Me, with Yadav Uncle and Pradish (My friend from Solapur who got to join here in some another batch a month before on my suggestions) searched all over for one room.  

Soon we found one:

Room No.I-1, 4th Floor,
100 Feet Road,
Ghitorni,
New Delhi-110030

And that is it, finally everything required was acquired. Its just to begin. It was a 1 BHK home with hall being shared by 2 people and bedroom by other 2. I was only left with the hall. Later I came to know that I am acquainted by 3 people of which the 1 with me in hall came all the way from Srinagar, Kashmir.. Mr. Handsome; Aadil Bashir, the very first thing I wanted to ask him was: What is actually going on in Kashmir...??? I definitely asked slowly but steadily.. I wanted to get a solution, and I found a lot of conclusions from our later done chats, talks and discussions which went on. Even one of the chats went till 2am night. But issues apart, through him I got to know that the fact that beauty of Kashmir related to as Heaven is true and real. He is a very cool man, with inner heart towards peace like many other Indians. I didnt see any difference and I suppose the Kashmir issues arent to be complained on citizens. Its hell lot of a issue by the way, and yes I would definitely explain it after I gain my threshold knowledge on that regard and write on it. Anyhow, its wonderful to have him as a friend now. I never dreamt of a Kashmiri friend, but its almost a dream come true moment now. The other 2 in bedroom are from Bilaspur and Raipur respectively: Mukesh and Chhabi. They both were together in MTech and came out to try IES. They are very soft and mild people as expected and does things with full confidence and hardwork. There room especially would prove it.

                                                                  Me and Aadil                                                  

                                                          Mukesh and Chhabi's Room

Chhabi  Ji  and Me

I went with Pradish to have our Lunch which wasn't with a bit of essence (no spices). Astonished but to achieve the value for money we ate the last bit.

2.30 pm; we reached our coaching classes. We entered with our ID cards scanned and entered into the AC room as expected. Pradish went to his respective batch either. And I was waiting for my first lecture of the 3-4 months long journey. Thats it, on that side.

Now, telling you about our capital; there's a lot to say. I visited only some mandatory places and left others to be done later. I got my first holiday; Saturday. I decided to check out.

My first place in list was ' The Historic Qutub Minar '. I just said Wowwww on the serenity of the place. It had everything signifying the ancient Architecture and strength in Engineering in past times.

By the way, the stories behind Qutub Minar is too interesting, which I would write later.

Next, I took other metro to Chawri Bazar. Got down and moved out. There were a dozens of cycle rickshaws run by electric power and its called 'battery' locally. I reached the famous Jama Masjid. It was around 2 Km away from the station. The place was typical Indian Market type at the entrance i.e. highly populated and crushed but with all types of people. Some people carrying huge loads on their shoulders to meet there daily needs, some bearded man to spend there day in the shrine, some pretty girls chilling there day out and many families shopping. I entered into the Masjid after security check. The awesome view and the much awesome architecture was stunning. I went to pool in the middle and did things like what other muslim friends were doing. I went on to the top of one of the minars and it was absolutely wonderful view from there. It gave that isometric view of the red fort and north end. I enjoyed it and took some pics and moved to lunch. Lunch was pre-decided, My Menu and Hotel was already suggested and declared by My Kashmiri Room Mate. Near Jama Masjid we have hotel were we get 'Kashmiri Wazwaan' (meaning Kashmiri Dishes). I entered the hotel which he named. It was congested but different and ambience lied within. I ordered the pre-decided things- One Goshthab, Chawal, One Chicken Curry, Chilli Soup.. It took some time before I completed it. Everyone there were wondering why this Visibly Hindu guy is trying all this. There face was dangerous, I felt a small bit of threat within, but then I knew I am in INDIA. I turned off there anxious looks off by saying the story behind reaching there. We became close as we all talked in group. Then I realized, that never completely believe the looks of any person.

Qutub Minar (Gate Side View)

Alai Darwaza

Wall View

Kabristhan

Elevation (2nd in India)

The Foundations

Kabrrr

Complete and Pure Iron

The Unrusted Iron Pillar

Qutub Minar

Me with a happy Battery Driver

The Invention; Battery

Battery Ride

The Pond

The Historic Pigeon Farm

Jama Masjid (Pigeon Shot)

Jama Masjid

Red Fort @other end

Crushed Roads

Masjid Entry

Goshthab and Chawal

Then I moved on to my next place, actually the most important place. The place I dreamt to go for a million times. I got down at Central Secretariat Station. I walked down to the great Rashtrapathi Bhavan. It was visible from the end. I saw the serenity to the extreme. I felt prouder, patriotic and it was a wish come true moment and enjoyed it. I reached the gates of Rashtrapathi Bhavan after which it wasn't allowed to move. It was in between the North and South Block of Cabinet and PM office. The Rajpath Road was straight leading to India Gate at the other end. I walked on the distance of around 2 KM. Though people prefer auto in this hot sun, but I didn't feel the sun over my nationalism in my heart flowing turbulently along my emotions. I was at peace and overwhelmingly happy over my country's stature, its supremacy and beauty. I was extraordinarily happy watching my country's best kept places. I was in love.

Rajpath Road

Traffic ahead The Parliament 

The Proud Rashtrapathi Bhavan

A view to future back

Cabinet Offices

North Block

Martyrs Gate - India Gate

Great India Gate

Martyr's Name Inscribed

The Flag of the 3 Forces

The Setting

The Amar Jyothi

In the Engineered Metro

I left the place by 6 pm and reached my room by 7 pm. So thats it, our capital city. Well there are counterparts too, our capital is dirty, highly polluted, warm and noisy to be frank. We can actually witness global warming here and its effects, its terrible. You are more prone to ill health and you got to be safe. All this pollution issue is due to the cars, people here take there cars for single person use. I mean, 90 % of the cars you see here are used to travel alone, even if they can afford the bestest of the bikes possible. These extra space taken from roads by cars rather if they used bikes is causing all possible pollution, global warming, unavoidable jam's, accidents etc. If any Delhiwala reading this, note to change. So that's our capital, a blend of black and white.

Would definitely write to you soon. I have posted my first letter to the special person.

Yesterday I went to Gurgaon, Haryana to meet Yadav Uncle. And am back today, preparing myself. Heard from the maid that Katrina Kaif has come and they are shooting just half a km away. My room mates picked the statement and left in hurry but unlucky they are back right now, as she just went. I felt the buzz of Delhi. You can see a celebrity here over a period. There are some similarities here, or we can call it a trend here: Cigarettes, Having Girlfriends and Headphones everywhere you go- You can see every 5th guy inhaling the cancer induced fumes in Delhi, You can see every 3rd person talking to his gf or her bf  You can watch almost everyone wearing there headphones over to switch to there own world. Girlfriend thing, I felt reallly amazed and it sounded love everywhere. For the students out here preparing for exams they have a proper schedule for gf's and they follow every day as I can see through my balcony everyday sharp at his or her time out there in private enjoying moments. I was amazed by there time management, though luckily or unfortunately I didnt have any gf to take some time for. Although I prefer memories, all which is left over. Cigarettes, I hate this thing the most and ask friends to do alcohol but not this bloody cigarettes. Headphones, am already acquainted as music is the only thing that heels the pain and gives relief ever since I came to know love not crushes (and that was around my 11th class).

That is New Delhi!

To all of you out there- 'Me chu fairaan choan' which means 'I miss you guys' in Kashmiri. Yes, am trying to learn a bit.

And I want to say to that very special person- 'Mea Chu Loall Aamuth Choan'

Unpredictable life and Ironic people

It’s an amazing feeling to meet new, different and real people unlike the ones who surround you. I met some today. I got ready for college to collect my final certificate and take a motivation class for S7 students. It was 10 am and my Bajaj Discover 110 cc (No RC Book, PUC, Insurance) was ready to take me down to my 30 km distance college. My options to my destinations are many, of which I choose the longest but the way through the dense forest and hills. I liked that path so much that, it’s one of my happiest memories. The rain didn’t betray me, and I was ecstatic with every km I passed as usual. I flew through them a lot of times but every time those roads, those trees and those hills gave a new look and attracted me to move further and come back again. I was thrilled.

I took a sudden turn and then an inclination uphill, suddenly I heard some sound down below from my bike. I didn’t check and moved on. A sound of something broken hit my ears and I was giving the acceleration but the bike didn’t move. I got down, and with my wonderfully big eyes I exclaimed..!!!

Yes, the chain it broke down and I checked over to see too many moms checking out their children to schools with pretty high expectations. They were all staring at me, on my helplessness. I was getting embrassed. I saw myself helpless too. I thought of nothing and went on to ask one chechi (sister) about the availability of a mechanic nearby. She didn’t knew well, she was starting to think over it, when suddenly everyone got involved and said there is one uphill and need to walk. I parked my bike side-by and walked over to that place asking every other individual on my way. They all looked me with a different eye. I looked different, as always I do. They might surely be contemplating me as some city freak doing some crazy business out here, I thought so. Finally, when I got the mechanic’s home (Shaji’s) which didn’t have more than 1 and half room with a room occupied 2 dogs that of course he fed started barking loud enough which echoed and created a big disturbance over the entire place. I got out of the scene and realized that he is not home and I must leave.

I got down and they (around 15 people) started worrying about my situation (actually more than me myself). They gathered and even started discussing how to help this boy out to reach his destination. I knew that I had no way out but to walk back to a place where I at least get a bus. I was thoroughly flattened by this behavior. I said to myself, humanity still exists. In fact I have been with friends who just wanted my help, money or energy and left off. And I am meeting these complete strangers who don’t even know me well. Yes, Kerala people get too much into the privacy but mostly that was for bad like gossips, ridicule etc. but this time it’s completely opposite. And finally one middle aged guy went into his home and came out with a key and handed over to me and said take my bike and when you come back your bike will be ready. Without asking anything, without telling much of the things when they helped like this, I felt I should share this part of humanity that Kerala people own.

I came back around 5 pm evening and I saw my bike completely in perfect condition. They asked me check it and it was perfect. That is when I met that golden man – Shaji. Who literally sleeps in his own house in a half the cent area unless his dogs allow him, Who looked well aged and doesn’t carry a mobile phone. All those respect to him came through later incidents. I handed over the bike’s key with a 500 Rs. note that I made of my tuition's. He didn’t accept it with any stand, but finally convinced him to take it.

‘In a critical condition when I was not in a position to do anything and you helped, that couldn’t be repaid yet this, may do at least something’, I said.

And he replied telling ‘You have a drink a tea here’

‘Yes I would take the tea’, I said

While taking tea, Shaji who came with me, asked me about my doings. I said I just attended my interview in ISRO’s college (IIST). His smile widened. Then he started to say things about ISRO. Initially, I could follow him well as I too had much updated details about ISRO’s projects. Then came those exceptional facts of ISRO, which were very much unknown to me. I was stunned. I never judge people but yes, I never expected a man with his clothes tore and incomplete home having knowledge of that level about ISRO. Slowly, I tried to twist the topic as I was getting a bit nervous with his intelligence on that regard. I changed over my topic to Russia anyhow. He didn’t stop. He again mesmerized me to that extreme, which even made me feel too inferior. I started to respect him, physically or literally. He being too genuine and humble respected me more. I simply need to say this, I tried to escape.

 I was afraid.

I was hit.

I started my bike saying all those families standing to wave me,

‘Every time, I go through this road I will surely meet you people’

And to Shaji Bhai- ‘I will be back’

In my inner mind, I said-

‘Next time, I come I will study and come for you my friend, you are awesome…!!!’

As I rode back to home, I said to myself-

‘MANNNN, What a Day???’



Note- Sorry for any grammatical or spelling errors, they aren't intentional if there... :)

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