Friday, 24 April 2020

Turn It Off And See What Happens

      Today's era has been evolving very fast and in a very different way that, for over a few decades, with technologies shaping up the world there has been an exponential increase in the developments for making one's life more serene and comfortable. These developments include extensive amount of devices that contribute to our survival in the modern world. Almost all of these devices are powered by electricity that, electricity has already become an essential part of a living by improving our lives and meeting our needs. And when compared to direct sources of energy such as wood or natural gas, electricity is an energy carrier whose main benefit is its multitude of uses. And we all know that it has been carrying out bulk of lighting in homes, offices, factories, industries, public buildings etc. and has been the mainstay in today's times. We are all very well aware that access to electricity has an impact on individuals' abilities that if the power goes off for some hours or if there is a sudden major power outage for a day long then; we all will be without the conveniences of electricity and there will be assured outrages amongst the people. We will have troubles in many of our lives comforts and essentials such as education, water, communication, cooking, heating, cooling etc.
      Even there are many publications claiming that, access to energy or to electricity in particular is a basic necessity for human beings and can be termed as essentials of human rights. It can even be mentioned that right to electricity supply is an integral part of right to life under Article 21 of the constitution of India. But there are also many claims that defend the above claims and this debating of 'for' and ‘against’ scenario keep continuing. But here, this article wants to focus on the other areas that, in developing states like Manipur, the state government has made almost all the required infrastructures to cross the benchmark and has been trying hard to provide all the citizens access to electricity. Of course, all the credits go the people behind, the field Engineers and maintenance staffs of departments concerned for looking after in providing the power to the consumers. In the times of major power outages, all the pressures such as pressures from public, pressures from higher officials and pressures from work itself; are actually faced by these field Engineers and  maintenance staffs who are actually working at the ground level. They face indecent acts from people, sometimes abused by being offensive to such an extent that they suffer injuries due to the destructive rampage. And above all, when an emergency situation arises in the state such as the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic case, these Engineers and staffs put their selves and duties first to provide 24/7 power supply, mainly to the health sector such as hospitals in order to cope with any emergency with comforts and as well as to the people to have a comfortable home stay during this lockdown imposed by the Government. And at this time when the peoples of the country are facing difficulties such as scarcity of basic necessities like foods, edible items, water etc. due to this lockdown, nobody has even thought about these staffs behind, who are stationed and locked down at their far-off respective power sub-stations and  trying to supply power to the state. Well, It has been learned that some of the staffs were helped by the nearby locals by providing them with food and edible items but there are still no proper addresses by any of the groups nor heard any grants or announcements made in this regard thus, making these people feel totally neglected.
   
Although this article doesn't tend to criticize any groups or individuals, it looks forward to attract peoples' attention as well as to give awareness amongst the citizens that if you regard electricity as an essential service and essentials of human rights then remember that, there are many people behind who are working hard in the frontline to make you realize that feeling. Therefore, It would be a huge moral support if the citizens also appreciate these peoples' efforts and also if the deserving essential service acknowledgments are provided to them by the concerned as an appreciation.

Monday, 3 September 2018

Rainbow in my sky


Rainbow fascinated me at times,
sometimes evoked long forgotten memories of childhood,
but just looked up to it as a part of clouds and skies.
yet I know, after rains its appearance gives a colorful sky;
though motionless, this multicolored arch adds a charm to the clouds,
and like an illusion it elicits the minds of children around,
but never thought so much about it in anyway
that I would be writing these words about any of the rainbows.

                          And now I am just doing it…
I am doing it because I am thinking about you,
I don’t know the actual reason,
or maybe just like how you bring out true colors in my smiles,
you are a rainbow in my very own sky.
yes! you are my only beautiful rainbow.

Thursday, 9 August 2018

Aaj phir se jeene ki tamanna hai…



...thik waise hi mausam,
kahin saare gaane,
kabhi kahin waise hi hawa,
waise hi khushboo,
phir le aati hai, un pallon ko,
aaj phir se jeene ki tamanna hai.

waise hi subah,
aur raat ki waise hi "dinner ke baad walk",
waise hi dhup,
phir wahi chandni,
phir le aati hai, un baaton ko,
aaj phir se jeene ki tamanna hai.

humara woh andaaz,
apni woh khushiyan,
waise hi kahin dekhun toh,
phir le aati hai, apna woh laundo wali baat,
aaj phir se jeene ki tamanna hai.

wahi school ki zindagi,
friday ki woh "fried rice ki bhukh",
juniors ki woh "anna wali respect",
sundays ki casual dress mein "sakht wali feelings",
waise hi kahin mehsoos karoon toh,
aaj phir se jeene ki tamanna hai...

Saturday, 2 June 2018

Hey! You're a role model too.



 








We, the humans advance by imitations;
we all go through a number of phases,
from stage to stage,
and we call it , Life.

As natural learners, our childhood taught us many a things,
from the way people treat us,
to what we saw and hear,
we never stop copying and thus, learning.

But once we learned about power,luxury,values and prices;
we become artificial learners not natural,
And eventually sometimes, we end up like pathetic failures.

So,even being an artificial learner,be careful with your moves;
Because, Like how we see up to our role models,
You're also being watched,
You're also being copied.
As somebody is learning from you,
Keep reminding yourself that,
You're a role model too.

Saturday, 10 March 2018

Sky of Emotions





At darker part of the twilight,
before the stars conquer the skies;
I dare to take one more step ahead
I am afraid, I wouldn’t be able to open up;
but my words of truth would be told.

At this onset of the night,
Before the moon finally sets its majesty;
I dare another step, with a pulse skipped,
Wish my words tinkle chandeliers on her forehead.

I, an inch away from you,
dare to ink this onto your heart,
"May these stars hear the words,
May the brightness of moon witness the emotions,
Let the echoes of my whisper fill the skies;
I Love you and my  heart beats for you."

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Words by a successful Procrastinator.




It's all about how you inspire yourself,
May it be your excuses or may it be your fears.
Just believe in the beliefs of motivating self,
Remember, it's fine to lose some countless tears.

Let your excuses be still yours,
But let it be a struggle you are in today,
May they procrastinate "the won'ts" with them;
Dare to look to all the doors,
And let your excuses make all the differences.


Excuses can be dithering,
But use them as your stepping stones instead.
Here you are, setting your personal principle,
Let those excuses take you to the highest that is in you,
Remember, your goals don’t care how you feel,
So, put no limits on the dreams and excuses which you please.

Yes! excuses can be positive too,
Let the thought of why you started be the reason.
To make it in some way with what you have,
To whisper it to yourself each season.
And may those excuses courage you up to ruin your fears.

You decided and started,
Commit more with every excuses you make,
Work harder and be original,
Don’t stop until you are proud
And let your success be your noise.

At last, say; I did or make another excuse instead,
And that’s another level of ending your story.

Turn It Off And See What Happens

      Today's era has been evolving very fast and in a very different way that, for over a few decades, with technologies shaping up th...