![]() Apart from being a successful actor, she has also used her celebrity status in support of important humanitarian and charitable causes. ![]() On the go, I by hook or by crook, due to reasons unknown came across Vidya Balan. The example they had set for me was to work hard to provide a great lifestyle, and then volunteer for a cause. And even those so called DeshBhakth songs, poems and short stories in which the lead role does something and makes the country proud stood a great chance.Īlthough my parents considered my plans noble and worthwhile, they reminded me that I must have forgotten that I would be wired to no to be able to enjoy the “finer things in life” like driving nice cars, enjoying expensive meals, Owning a “aaram ki jindagi”etc. And people like Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru stood as a role model. Dedication towards one’s country.Make your country proud” seemed pragmatic, appealing and convincing. Maybe the reason was that, during those times of Primary Schooling, words likes Patriotism, idioms like “Do something for the country. And I made this my ultimate objective that I am gonna do! In fact, keen on working for a cause, just like him. This organization for social change set up has been the recipient of many awards for their work in creating accountability in the area of donations.Īnd I was so very inspired by this person and wanted to do something like him. This week of giving is hosted by Give India Foundation which doesn’t do hands-on grassroots community work, but holds a unique position amongst Indian NGOs. Most of you might have heard about the ‘ Joy of Giving Week’ celebrations that find national coverage in the Indian media each year. He was in News and people were praising for his work for a cause. Long ago, When i was a 5th to 6th std student, I had heard this speech of Venkat Krishnan, an IIM Alumnus, Director of the NGO Give India Foundation. ![]() Today, one can instantly spot the fight b/w cause and applause almost anywhere and everywhere. What hurts me the most is the fact that the author of these lines is unknown :( These lines capture the necessity to being that ONE OF A KIND person whose presence is most sought after. These lines have always been a fascination for me.
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