Honouring Legends Is Great — But What About Our Own Future Legends?

India recently witnessed the unveiling of a 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi. As someone who genuinely admires Messi and his contribution to world football, this post does not come from a place of disrespect or negativity. Great athletes inspire generations, and Messi is undoubtedly one of the finest players the sport has ever seen.

However, admiration should also invite reflection. And that reflection led me to ask a simple, honest question: What does unveiling such a massive statue in India truly achieve for us as a nation or for the future of football here?

Thoughtful Discussion:

There is no denying Messi’s greatness. His discipline, consistency, humility, and achievements are lessons for athletes across the globe. Fans celebrating him is completely natural.

What feels confusing, however, is the scale of celebration, especially when it comes in the form of permanent structures like statues in a country where football infrastructure, grassroots training, and opportunities for young talent are still limited.

Interestingly, when temples are built, festivals are celebrated, or religious rituals like Abhishekam take place, a certain section of society is quick to question:

“Why spend money here? Why not build schools or hospitals instead?”

That question, whether one agrees with it or not, suddenly seems to disappear when it comes to celebrity worship, be it cinema or sports.

This is not about religion versus sports.

It is about consistency in thinking and accountability in priorities.

On Fan Culture & Reality:

Many fans spent ₹5,000 or more just to catch a glimpse of Messi during his visit, and ironically, most didn’t even get a clear view. That level of passion shows how deeply people love the game.

But imagine if even a fraction of that collective passion and money was redirected towards:

• Training young footballers
• Creating local academies
• Sponsoring underprivileged kids with talent
• Improving school-level sports infrastructure

Wouldn’t that create a much deeper, longer-lasting impact?

Adios, 

Vrinda

The Silent Struggle of Teenagers: Peer Pressure and Feeling Left Out

In today’s hyper-connected world, many teenagers still feel disconnected — surrounded by people, yet feeling alone.
The pressure to “fit in,” to be liked, or to appear perfect can be overwhelming. Social media adds another layer, where comparison quietly steals confidence and joy.

Many kids I meet share how they:

💭 Feel left out in groups or school circles
💭 Struggle to find “real” friends who understand them
💭 Pretend to be someone they’re not just to belong

Here’s what I tell them and what we, as parents, teachers, and mentors, can remind them too:

🌸 You don’t need to fit in; you need to find where you belong.
True friendships are built on respect, understanding, and shared values, not trends.

🌸 Invest in yourself.
Develop a hobby, skill, or passion that makes you feel proud and confident. Confidence attracts genuine connections.

🌸 Speak up.
It’s okay to say when something makes you uncomfortable. Boundaries protect your peace.

🌸 Be kind to yourself and others.

Sometimes, the person who seems most confident is also struggling silently. A little empathy goes a long way.

To every teen feeling left out remember, you are not alone. Your uniqueness is your strength, and the right people will see your light. 💫

#TeenMentalHealth #PeerPressure #EmotionalWellbeing #ElevateU #Teensupport #LifeCoaching #SelfConfidence

Happy Women's Day!!!

Hi All,

I'm writing a post almost after 2.5 years and thought today would be the best day to make a comeback with a BANG! As it's a women's day this post is about being a Strong women: Be one and Raise one!

When I was a kid my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer! She accepted the fact and came in terms with it but her only concern was who will take care of me after she’s gone. She got treated but doctors have given her life span of 3 years more. She was so determined to live, she didn’t want to leave me until I’m settled in my life. To everyone’s surprise she lived for 17 more years. That is just because of her strong will to take care of me and see me happy with a nice guy. She’s the one who raised me since I’m 6 months old and loved me unconditionally throughout her life. Yes, her love was purest at its form. That’s the reason I designated the highest position in my life to her and always called her AMMA. I can easily say that she was the strongest woman I’ve ever seen in my life by seeing the way she fought with the deadliest disease.

When I opted to go abroad for higher studies, she said just one thing enjoy your freedom but lead a regret free life. Trust me, being in a free land with no one to question you around and still being in your bounds is a tough thing at times. I’ve seen toughest days of my life being away from my loved ones, but I was always determined to face the situation as I did not have a choice, I had to be strong.  My friends who know me for long used to admire on my composure. Some of them who’ve known my AMMA personally would say I imbibe lot of qualities from her, but I think I still have a long way to go to be someone like her.

Whether it’s a son or a daughter raising a strong kid would be every mother’s motto. Of course, I would like to give my son unconditional love, but more than that considering the present state of society I feel it is very much needed to teach him to value the independence of woman, not to be judgmental about her, to treat her with respect and be chivalrous to her and share the load of house hold work too. As I see many kids define the role of mother from very young age i.e. she is fit to cook food, feed and change diapers that’s all.  Inculcating good values from the very young by each and every mother who has son would build a better society for our beloved daughters.  I’ve realized raising kid is not easy only after I became mother. I wish I would be able to raise my son just the way my AMMA raised me. 

Cheers,
Vrinda

My art trials

Hi All,

It has been very long since I posted something on my blog, there's a gud personal reason behind myself being so occupied. Though I'm occupied my art trials were still going on, here are few of those sketches made with pencil and pastels. Share your views on these ...

Cheers,
Vrinda

Art therapy

Hi All,

I recently joined art classes, since then I started my tryouts on pencil drawing. The class is basically for Acrylics, but my teacher started teaching drawing. So far I didn't understand her motto behind it, but I just follow her instructions.  The last pic is the one which I made it in the class. 

Cheers,

Vrinda

Incredible Ind!a

Hi Frenz,

We live in a nation where

1. Rice is Rs.45/- per kg and Sim card is Free

2. Pizza reaches home faster than Ambulance and Police.

3. Car loan @ 5% and Student loan @ 12%.

4. Student with 45% get in elite universities through quota system and those with 90% get out because of merit. 

5. Footwear we wear is sold in AC showrooms, but vegetables that we eat are sold at the footpath.

6. Where we make lemon juices with artificial flavors and dish wash liquids are made with real lemons. 

7. Where everybody wants to be famous, but nobody wants to follow the path to be famous. 

8. Assembly complex buildings are getting ready within one year while public transport bridges alone take several years to be completed. 

9. Where a millionaire can buy a cricket team instead of donating they money to any charity. Two IPL teams are auctioned at 3300 crores and we are still a poor country where people starve for 2 square meals per day.
10. A country where woman is punished by rape for loving someone, but netas happily roam around in posh cars with security around instead of involving in so many scams.

GOK where is my India going towards. 

adios,

Vrinda

PS: Images are taken from Google.

Sachin - the GOD

Hi Guyz...

As Sachin takes a possible final walk over the wankhede pavilion, the whole nation was in jolt, me too. At that moment I started to think what has driven me to become his ardent fan, instantly one moment came in to my mind...Sharjah Cup 1998. As far as I remember Sharjah cup was the first cricket series which I followed wholly. It was when Sachin made 148 against Australia and when Ian chapel out cried ‘A million million more....’ when sachin hits SIX! I’ve totally and completely become his disciple. Since then I’ve joined the group of his adherents.

What I like the most about him is he’s a great human first and then a great player. Many players come and go in this game, but Sachin has made his mark which none can ever dream to achieve. He has plenty of option before him after retirement, hope he chooses the right one.

I salute the nation’s pride!! Adios Sachin, our love towards you will never come down. I wish to see you soon as coach of Indian cricket team and pass your valuable knowledge to future generations.

Cheers,

Vrinda