Monday, June 6, 2011

L&T's Enlightenment. June. Editorial.

........and just like that, we are back. 



You are, right now, either cursing the perceived disorientation of the central air conditioning or are outwardly frowning upon some spam SMS you just received trying to sell you a personal Air Conditioner for Re 1/- * (* - Condition Apply.) but secretly wishing for this to be true on the inside. Whatever the case maybe, we must let a collective shout-out leave our systems for a climatically confused summer, marked with untimely showers and windy sandstorms, that has been with us until now. And as it begins to get hotter, keep those lemonade jugs full and within reach all the time. Though, the good news is: The South-West monsoons have hit the coastal state of Kerala 3 days ahead of its schedule. Now, one can only wait for this month to reach its far end for the clouds to make their journey and provide us with three months of wet soil.




Adding to the atmospheric heat was the recently culminated IPL season 4. Which saw you either as a die-hard follower or an indifferent “there’s-way-too-much-cricket-around-these-days” point maker. Long story short, the finals yet again proved that Cricket is a game in which two teams play and Mahendra Singh Dhoni wins. The results also made Royal Challenger Bangalore leave the field with groans sounding like the “Before use” part of a Zandu Balm Ad. 


Here we would like to take a pause and applaud the efforts put in by LnT Dhanush members in kicking off a one-of-its-kind activity and seeing it through to end with a panache matched only by the best of the best. Uplift India Movement declared its first two projects which included conducting an Inter-School Competitions for GOVT schools in and around Faridabad and Weekend Computer coaching sessions for kids under the care of SOS organisation. The uniqueness quotient goes shooting up when the way in which the funds were generated gets factored in. A game of Tambola (well, reverse Tambola actually) played over the Public Address System generated the required buzz which further went on to add upto a collection which could cover most of the expenses for the said event. So, amidst all fun and excitement - a cause got attended to and around 300 students from not-that-privileged strata could earn themselves and their schools some utility prizes, certificates attesting their fabulous talent, and smiles - upon which no tag can be placed. More on the event can be found in the Flashback section. 

Going with the vibe, Enlightenment too saw a foray of newness enter its foyer. With new sections as “@Home” and “Parichay – Family Member” getting lauded handsomely, the team is all geared up in planning some new launches which will meet your eye in times to come. Till then, we wish and hope that you keep partaking in each and every way you can. 

To close this, we just want to touch upon this one observation: In this madness filled race to reach the proverbial “destination” on the path of upward mobility, let’s not forget to warrant frequent silent recesses to take stock of the “journey”. Slog only to the extent you can, never miss your breakfast, take your family off to a thrill filled session of White Water Rafting, read more of such didactic editorials and smile as a four year old child would on seeing an ice-cream trolley. And, say, if things don’t exactly fall in place like clockwork, then just close your eyes for a moment and internalize what the instrumental being played right now on the ground floor stair region by the Beatles have to say: “There will be an answer, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be.” 

On that note, here’s scooting only to come back later. Love.

  

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