The Witty Warrior

If you want to visualize an optimistic, loving, caring person, one who wishes only good for others, it is Fred Rogers, I would say.  A person who finds happiness in forgiveness. A pure heart which prays and loves everybody who comes in his life whatever be the person's contribution to him either good or bad. It seems surreal and unrealistic. But the word exists because of such unrealistic people. Fred Rogers was one such man. His story was encapsulated into a wonderful movie starring Tom Hanks. He preaches what it is to be humane and practices that.  Forgiveness is a strong attribute says  Thiruvalluvar .  He quotes, "பொறுத்தல் இறப்பினை என்றும் அதனை மறத்தல் அதனினும் நன்று"( Forgiving trespasses is good always; Forgetting them hath even higher praise.) This film gives yet another beautiful perspective i.e ' To forgive someone is to release them of the anger we have on them' It stresses the fact that hard emotions can be dealt with a simple step i.e to forgive and l...

I witnessed this book for the first time in my 11th grade. A friend of mine was reading. It was actually the book cover that engulfed my attention. The serene poster of a boy flying a kite. From then, I always wanted to read this book. Another instance of me encountering this book was when Anudeep Durishetty(AIR-1, CSE-2017) shared his experience on reading this book. I expected this book to be a pleasant read. But there is always a hidden commotion in tranquility. The book laid a subtle yet a strong tone on every sufferings of a war ridden region. Only an Afghan born writer could have expressed these emotions such profoundly. If one could find a man possessing all goodness of the world - It was just Hassan. I expected the world to shower him the same goodness. But it didn't. I wanted the friendship to flourish, Afghan to nurture, a happy pleasant ending. But reality doesn't appear like bed of roses, so does this book. I encountered tragedy at every chapter and weeped along. It...

A naive child wishes to become a police officer. He considers catching a thief and maintaining law and order is an act of goodness. But the child grows into a powerful police personnel who abuses power to enjoy a happy life. The power bestowed upon the officer has vanished the act of goodness he had envisioned as a child. It made him ponder only on his goodness.  Successful constitution not just allocates power but limits it too. Power is a strong tool which can protect or destruct lives depending on the possessor. When the world is at halt in the hands of a virus, it witnessed two events showcasing misappropriation of power. The trauma that inflicted on the society was huge. George Floyd of USA and Jayaraj , Bennix of India are victims of police brutality and a failed system. These deaths have exposed the conscienceless power mongers,  at a time when kindness is most required. Any system or law can be successful until it sustains the faith of the people. Such abuse of power w...