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School results are out everywhere. Is anyone thinking of the Tiger Mom who just might have made it possible to get that edge?
I know the “Tiger Mom” has received Criticism from everyone for her beliefs She is a merciless tyrant who does not care About her child, she is so focused that she is not aware That her child in trying to excel in every sphere Is stressed out, stretched thin, living in fear Of being disciplined by her if he falls short somehow Of her expectations, no leniency does she allow The psychological impact of her strict parenting style She does not realize, is snatching away her child’s innocent smile Her child is weighed down by expectations unrealistic He has no opportunity to develop in a manner holistic
This is the critical manner in which we perceive The mother who pushes her children to achieve Yet I’d like to say something in her defense She teaches her children that the essence Of success lies in hard work and discipline Such a mother inspires her children to win Some say this comes at a cost to The self-esteem of the child, I don’t think that’s true For when a child sees the fruits of his labor His confidence soars-that’s a point in her favor She motivates her children to be diligent, and thus succeed Isn’t success what we all want for our children indeed?
No I am not saying all mothers should try To be tiger mothers, the idea would not fly Some parents bring their children up to do Whatever interests them, keeps them happy too That approach works well, I do agree I just think that’s not the only way to be It takes all kinds of parents and their techniques To create diverse adults with qualities unique!
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Rajshri Deshpande, who played the fiery protagonist in Trial by Fire along with Abhay Deol speaks of her journey and her social work.
Rajshri Deshpande as the protagonist in ‘Trial by Fire’, the recent Netflix show has received raving reviews along with the show itself for its sensitive portrayal of the Uphaar Cinema Hall fire tragedy, 1997 and its aftermath.
The limited series is based on the book by the same name written by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy, who lost both their children in the tragedy. We got an opportunity to interview Rajshri Deshpande who played Neelam Krishnamoorthy, the woman who has been relentlessly crusading in the court for holding the owners responsible for the sheer negligence.
Rajshri Deshpande is more than an actor. She is also a social warrior, the rare celebrity from the film industry who has also gone back to her roots to give to poverty struck farming villages in her native Marathwada, with her NGO Nabhangan Foundation. Of course a chance to speak with her one on one was a must!
“What is a woman’s job, Ramesh? Taking care of parents-in-law, husband, children, home and things at work—all at the same time? She isn’t God or a superhuman."
The arrays of workstations were occupied by people peering into their computer screens. The clicks of keyboard keys were punctuated by the occasional footsteps moving around to brainstorm or collaborate with colleagues in their cubicles. Most employees went about their tasks without looking at the person seated on either side of their workstation. Meenakshi was one of them.
The thirty-one-year-old marketing manager in a leading eCommerce company in India sat straight in her seat, her eyes on the screen, her fingers punching furiously into the keys. She was in a flow and wanted to finish the report while the thoughts and words were coming effortlessly into her mind.
Natu-Natu. The mellifluous ringtone interrupted her thoughts. She frowned at her mobile phone with half a mind to keep it ringing until she noticed the caller’s name on the screen, making her pick up the phone immediately.
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