Today's the International day of the woman. A host of programmes are on the agenda at various parts of the city to highlight the importance of the woman. While appreciating the efforts on organising events to highlight womanhood, the cynic in me wonders as to why we resort to meaningless lip service without any change in our mindset about women.
Perhaps, the inputs that would be provided by these events would be the catalyst for change.
As a run up to this day, there has been plenty of real life stories about women who've made a mark in society by breaking into bastions hitherto known to be exclusively male oriented and have scripted success with their grit and determination. May I thank the media for bringing to life these silent and unsung heroes.
Celina is in charge of the crematorium at Thrikkakkara, at Kochi. Three years back after an initial apprenticeship with the previous contract holders, she made a bid for the crematorium's operations and won the contract. Since then, she has taken the cremation of the dead as a sacred duty and provides succour to the mourners in her unique manner, thereby, winning their heartfelt appreciation. There are many occasions when she spends time at her workplace, into the wee hours of the night, to ensure the burning of the corpses
without interruption and says a prayer for all those who 'pass' through her hands.
With her earnings, she nurtures her family consisting of her children and grandchildren. And her greatest asset is that she's positive and looks at the sunnier side of life - in one of her interactions with the media, she'd said and I quote, "My grandchildren say that I'm off mood when no corpses are brought in for cremation, whereas they don't realise that the hearth is kept alive with my earnings". And that too with a disarming smile!
Celina, keep doing what your mind tells you. There's no job that's unimportant or dirty. You're the answer to many people who complain about no jobs being available and here's wishing you success in all your endeavours and everything that you wish for!
Tailpiece.
It also happened to be the day when I got stuck in a lift for about half an hour. The emergency lamp within the lift went off after 10 mts. I'd promised to ride out the impasse without initiating the hooter which elicited the response from our neighbour and I quote, "You seem to have enjoyed the lift's breakdown". What do I say to that and flashed my famous grin for want of a suitable retort! I was only trying not to panic!!
Perhaps, the inputs that would be provided by these events would be the catalyst for change.
As a run up to this day, there has been plenty of real life stories about women who've made a mark in society by breaking into bastions hitherto known to be exclusively male oriented and have scripted success with their grit and determination. May I thank the media for bringing to life these silent and unsung heroes.
Celina is in charge of the crematorium at Thrikkakkara, at Kochi. Three years back after an initial apprenticeship with the previous contract holders, she made a bid for the crematorium's operations and won the contract. Since then, she has taken the cremation of the dead as a sacred duty and provides succour to the mourners in her unique manner, thereby, winning their heartfelt appreciation. There are many occasions when she spends time at her workplace, into the wee hours of the night, to ensure the burning of the corpses
without interruption and says a prayer for all those who 'pass' through her hands.
With her earnings, she nurtures her family consisting of her children and grandchildren. And her greatest asset is that she's positive and looks at the sunnier side of life - in one of her interactions with the media, she'd said and I quote, "My grandchildren say that I'm off mood when no corpses are brought in for cremation, whereas they don't realise that the hearth is kept alive with my earnings". And that too with a disarming smile!
Celina, keep doing what your mind tells you. There's no job that's unimportant or dirty. You're the answer to many people who complain about no jobs being available and here's wishing you success in all your endeavours and everything that you wish for!
Tailpiece.
It also happened to be the day when I got stuck in a lift for about half an hour. The emergency lamp within the lift went off after 10 mts. I'd promised to ride out the impasse without initiating the hooter which elicited the response from our neighbour and I quote, "You seem to have enjoyed the lift's breakdown". What do I say to that and flashed my famous grin for want of a suitable retort! I was only trying not to panic!!
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