Ally's Blog

Just a few days back, the Bhidu of Bollywood Cinema Mr. Jackie Shroff graced a press briefing at 46 th  International Film Festival of India to speak about his association with MIFF (Mumbai Internation Film Festival).  I still recollect that particular day, it was one of it’s kind; not that I could see the sun during the night or stars during the day! But that day had something different that made me think, being successful is not equal to be proud!  On my Journey from my station head office to the IFFI 2015 venue, where press briefing of the ace star would take place, took me roughly 5 minutes with my colleague. As we rushed to the place, I thought I was late and hence ran upstairs to the venue trying to catch my breadth so that I look very calm and compose as I get all set to the listen to Mr. Jackie Shroff.  But only after reaching there, there was a whole new scenario infront of me: many press reporters and delegates already were present in that...

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Being Human: Bing Yang

There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock,  go off in a new direction, confident that  he is leading  his people  the right way. - Nelson Mandela

It was a bright sunny afternoon, when I was sitting in the park admiring the beauty of nature, The beautiful greenery, the sound of the birds chirruping, children playing, When suddenly, my attention was caught by a young child who came to the park along with her uncle on a Avaitar… And this instantly took me back in time when I was a kid… I actually remembered the time, I spent with my uncle… Yes, My Uncle --- the most jovial person and by himself an inspiration to many. He was very popular among people of all the ages… His favourite ride was his bike, the Avaitar..!! Where he travelled anywhere and everywhere and enjoyed every moment on it!! As a kid, I was very fond of him; actually I still adore him… I think his great sense of humour and amazing persona was the reason why everyone instantly got along with him… We had several things in common; I still remember, he was the first person who taught me, how to handle a camera, And yes!! If today, I clic...

“Memories of childhood were the dreams that stayed with you after you woke.”  ―  Julian Barnes ,  England, England

A selfless person, who works hard every single day to give his family a better standard of living. He is someone who works without appreciation, No matter how bad was his day at work; when he comes back home A hug from his child makes everything alright. When it comes to playing with kids, He becomes a kid himself and enjoys every moment with them. A Daughter’s King and a Son’s Best Buddy; He knows exactly, what his kid requires the most. Yes!! For some he is Dad, Appa, Daddy, Dada or Baba, But at the end of it, no matter what you call him He is an eternal inspiration to you --- Your Dad Admire him, and adore him for taking so much trouble Remember, today if you are able to stand and talk to the world It is because of your Father, who sat down with you And taught you the basic Alphabets… Come on!! Make this day Special for your Dad – Make him feel he is the best dad!! Because he deserves a lot more than just a picture on your facebook or what...

Recently, I went for a family picnic to a Northern Beach in Goa!! Summer is truly, the perfect time to go to the Beaches and enjoy yourself!! Well, as I was busy clicking some candid pictures of my family members… A voice diverted my attention; two young sisters were having a conversation… The younger one was afraid to go into the water, while the elder one tried convincing her but she wouldn't listen… Atlast, the elder one caught the younger one’s hand and told her, “Don’t be afraid, I’ll be with you!!”  And the Younger one looked at the elder one and said, “You better hold my hand!!” And as they walk pass me!! I captured this wonderful picture of so much love between these two siblings…

Childhood is the best time of one's life...

Life has a lot to give than to take..!! 

It was late midnight, for a wonder I was awake in my dark room… (Something quite rare...) As I gazed to the endless road through my window, I saw the streetlight flickering which slowly drifted me away - in my thoughts process… I just strayed and strayed as a fat drop of tear fell from my eye… That night was calm, but I knew that this calmness was signifying the coming of a great blizzard. I knew that, this night might change everything forever as I hurt a friend who was really close to me… As I sat down on my bed in the dark room, my mobile phone acted as the only source of light in the entire house… I held the phone in my hand and began wondering, have I lost this amazing friend?? And at that very moment, another tear rolled down from my eye… I tried lying down on my soft cushioned bed, but boy!!! I didn’t feel asleep… I kept my phone on my side table, got my blanket over me and tried closing my eyes… The ambience sound of the clock and fan was the only ...

As I walked towards the bus stop, I admired the beautiful canvas of God – the sky Where the Sun tried playing hide and seek; it tried peeping out of the cloud, But when I looked at the sky, it hid itself behind the clouds. There was something special about that day; which I didn’t understand at the start… As I got to the bus stop and boarded a bus. I got a seat right beside a lady, who had her young son sitting on her lap.. He had a smart haircut; his clothes were faded but were neat. As I looked at him, he was busy playing with two bands in his hand. The bus kept moving to the next stop… (People who know me, would agree, how much I love talking and so…) I said Hello to him… And asked him for his name.. His mother replied, “Prasad...”   taking great pride while saying it. His mother told him to call me “Didi...” But he just looked at me, began playing with those bands. So I happened to ask him for one of those, And the lil boy was kind enou...

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. --  Luther Burbank

True Happiness is found only when you share it with others.

Well, we all love to hear love stories… Some finish on a happy note while the others… hmmm… they’re fate remains uncertain…!! Here’s a small story about this beautiful couple.… Once upon a time, there lived a smart, dashing, handsome boy who met a beautiful, crazy, bubbly girl… Their story began in a firm; he was working and she was interning.. Everything began with a simple hello, which was soon converted into hi- fives.. They exchanged their numbers… And began chatting, all day – all night… As the days passed, their feelings for each other grew deeper and deeper. Their relationship reached to such a stage, where  communication no longer required words… Their eyes did most of the talking… The definition of happiness changed; the couple found the entire world in one another. They took care of one and another, just like they would take care of themselves. They pretended to be happy in each other’s absence but boy! They couldn’t… Their life took ...

Every moment that I fall, I will rise higher and much higher.