With the AIR family, Vijayawada

For the first time, I entered the premises of All India Radio office in Vijayawada, located just on the main road that runs through the city center - which I saw several times when I passed by, down the years. The entire community that lives(works, in a formal sense) within this quiet building appeared to me as a cheerful family. They welcomed me, greeted me and shared valuable time with me. It was unexpected and came as a sweet surprise this day.

I thought I was called just to record an interview but realized that there was a bigger picture only when I saw the entire family shared thoughts from experiences and there was an emotional bond amongst like-minded people. Like-minded coz, they were members of a happy family as I wish to see everyone as. There was exchange of thoughts, intellectual ideas at the micro-scale and almost thirty people did get an opportunity to voice little ideas - very valuable to me. I shall treasure this experience for the warmth and affection of uncles and aunts there - for being one among them for a while on this special day.

There were different flashes from their daily life - the recording room, the FM station. I found them to be quite well-equipped in comparison to the commercial stations which are housed in less than a normal-sized room space. Everyone took turn to say a word of encouragement and little caution and also gave me a feel of a sense of responsibility.

I did carry back home the images of the women staff in the office, along with a big garlanded portrait of Indira Gandhi. The unit was home for some reason, maybe for the smiles and warmth of all the members, who accompanied me and treated me like a daughter. Happy I was a family member there today.

Yester Evening Felicitation

Had great time last evening. Acquaintances and friends in Vijayawada gathered for a party and there was festive mood at the Swarna Palace. I delivered my first speech as an I.A.S. selectee, apart from the row of interviews I gave last week to the media people. Spoke from my heart, as a woman. Spoke about my existence, my identity, Mr. VIJAYA KUMAR's eldest son.
My entire family was present there. Thanked everyone who wished me this success and had faith in me. It will surely remain a sweet memory. My parents were crowned on my achievement. I owe it to them, their blessings and prayers.

Several people did hint me on the assignments I have to take up in future and the Minister for Rural Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has graced the occasion and delivered a good piece of lecture.

A day I looked forward for ages...it did happen. A dream come true indeed!

HRD Minister felicitated on Saturday

The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Purandeswari's patfor IAS ranker

Ex-CM came home!

The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Naidu pats Hepsiba

I banked upon THE HINDU

The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Credit goes toThe Hindu,says Civils ranker

Success or Subservience...?

I had a thought this morning. What do men want most from their women or from the man’s woman for life? Do they wish for success unparalleled or success in obedience to the supreme Lord of their life?

Strangely men who lack mystery wish for women to be submissive to them and be successful in life as a meek receiver of the bounties of being one’s wife. But surely men with utmost courage and undying trust in their partner will desire for a successful wife – unparalleled to the contemporary ladies and an inspiration for the kids at home and in the locality at the least. Men are often dreadful of successful partners for they become more conscious of their identity vis-à-vis the woman which if low, is still considered as demeaning in the Indian society.

Now, what kind of men do women have to wish for, in such a state? Wish for a man who desires her to be less successful than Him or compromise on the career goals and keen ambitions she nurtured since childhood? Some women discard all the high ambitions to cherish the love of her man unto eternity (though not assured for all subservience), while others expel ideas that can strain families and surrender in meekness for the glory of being called the faithful wife for life.

Suddenly, the contemporary woman is in a fix – unsolvable and uncertain, for nothing can be predicted perfectly about relationships and private affairs. Ultimately, it happens that the man has his will asserted to solve the fix and resolves the issue for his woman most responsibly – which may not be the wishful choice of the follower of the man for a lifetime.

Sad, but very true in case of most women in our society and the contemporary women ought to strive for victory at home first before they leap to experience the joys of accomplishment as they aspire. And genuinely, the successful woman/the man’s wife will want to share this joy with the man of her life and in his praise blissfully.