Telecommunication

The transmission of messages through signals for communication,

Is known as Telecommunication.

In ancient times, messengers, pigeons and beacons,

Carried out long distance communication.

In the modern era of electricity and electronics,

We use telegraph, telephone and fiber optics.

A basic telecommunication system consists,

Of three primary units.

A Transmitter converts information into signals,

Which are taken to a Receiver through several Physical Channels.

The Receiver, reconverts the signals into information,

Before it reaches its final destination.

Guglielmo Marconi, brought a revolution in wireless RADIO communication,

While the TELEPHONE was Alexander Graham Bell’s invention.

George Stibitz’s researches lead to the development,

Of a process called ‘Request for Comment’.

This formed the basis of a four-node network called the ARPANET.,

Which eventually merged with other networks to form the INTERNET.

Communication with anyone, anywhere in the world, is now possible,

Since physical distance is hardly an obstacle.

People can easily stay connected with friends and family,

Social Networking sites are also gaining popularity.

Thanks to telecommunication,

The whole world is like one big nation.

Relationships

Relationships represent the commingling of hearts, souls and minds.

And they are of many kinds.

Most meticulous mortals say,

And several self-help books convey,

That Love & Compromise; Fidelity & Friendship,

Are the essential elements of a healthy relationship.

If we all know this,

Then in a relationship, why can’t we ever enjoy, lasting bliss?

Well it is my judgment firm,

That ‘Love’ is the world’s most misused term.

And will it come as a surprise,

If I say, that most of us, hate to make a ‘Compromise’?

And Lo!! We almost forgot Aunt ‘Fidelity’!

To hell with her!! After all there is such, such a wide variety!

All creatures crave for companionship,

But Mean Madame Ego famously feeds on fine friendship.

Human nature is unpredictable,

It is complex and often changeable.

To a mortal, the mantra for a good ‘relationship’ has always been a mystery,

And the biggest proof of this is Monsieur History.

Well that’s a good explanation,

But it doesn’t resolve the situation.

Dear God, give us a solution,

It’s the plea of the entire human population.

My Students

Excessive energy, ingenious ideas and varying talents,

These are the traits of my darling students.

They live each day,

With the spirit and zeal, of a holiday.

Whenever I am sad or depressed,

I think about them and feel relaxed and refreshed.

Their bright innocent faces,

Force me to overlook all their vices.

Sometimes they are mischievous,

Their strategies to cut classes are often devious.

My students hate assignments, projects and lectures,

They also specialize in bullying the new teachers.

According to them, it’s not so cool to be called a ‘nerd’,

And ‘Examination’ is, obviously, the most detested word.

Yet these reckless rioters turn religious during the exam days,

And miraculously, mend their wanton ways.

A couple of days before the result declaration,

The teacher, inevitably, becomes the object of their sudden affection.

Alas! They always forget that most teachers have a conscience,

And that they should have made a better use of their intelligence.

Its fun and frolic for those who pass,

And an year-full of insults for those who remain in the same class.

Thus, school life follows its well defined pattern of progression,

And the same saga continues, in the next session.

Commonwealth Games, 2010

India is all set for the Commonwealth Games, 2010,

It is a popular topic of discussion among most men, women and children.

Thanks to the C.G.F’s* decision,

India will soon become a popular tourist destination.

Formerly known as the “British Empire Games”,

It was first conceptualized in the land of the Thames.

Four separate teams represent England, Scotland ,Wales and Northern Ireland,

In 2014, the Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Many new bridges, buses and buildings have come up in Delhi,

The Delhi Metro has changed the definition of commuting, entirely.

There seems to be a shopping mall in every nook and corner,

A lot of money is being spent on infrastructure.

It is the nineteenth edition of the Commonwealth Games,

And the ninth to be held, under this name.

Every Indian is waiting for this event,

The bond between the commonwealth countries, it will certainly, cement.

(*Commonwealth Games Federation)

Uncle Tony and His Workouts

Uncle Tony met Molly at a gym,

Where the light was very dim.

Molly appeared just right,

In the dim, dim light.

The lady responded to his glances,

So Uncle Tony made controlled advances.

His smile exposed a set of whiskey teeth which were barely visible,

And shy Miss Molly’s voice was hardly audible.

Uncle Tony knew they were made for each other,

Very much like bread and butter.

He asked if she could join him for cup of tea,

And the lady graciously accepted his plea.

The twosome stepped out of the gym,

Where the light was so very dim.

Uncle Tony looked at Molly, in broad daylight,

He yelled, ‘God what a fright!’

Poor Uncle Tony’s conquest,

Was a wrestler, a man, in his vest.

Mr. Mallard alias Molly, gave him a wily grin,

And kicked him on his shin

After that Uncle Tony never went to that gym,

Where the light was so dangerously, dim.

The wrestler’s kick, caused him serious physical and mental injury,

And these days Uncle Tony only associates with the clergy.

Mahatma Gandhi

The man who showed us the road to emancipation,

Popularly known as the father of the nation,

An advocate of universal brotherhood and equality,

Yes, I’m talking about Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhiji spread the message of love and mutual tolerance,

He was opposed to all forms of violence.

A crusader for women’s liberation,

He always raised his voice against caste discrimination.

A practitioner of vegetarianism and ‘Ahimsa’

He vehemently propagated the use of the ‘charkha’.

"Truth is God" was his philosophy,

He believed that “The science of non-violence alone can lead one to pure democracy...”

To London he went for higher education,

In South Africa, he fought for the rights of the Indian population.

An absolute altruist by nature,

His knowledge, and global experience changed our nation’s future.

Education

Education is the key to success,

It is an ongoing process.

Each day of existence,

Adds to our knowledge, wisdom and experience.

Alas! We live in a world where degrees matter,

So many dreams, does this harsh reality shatter.

For education is not easily accessible,

In this overpopulated world, where even basic amenities are not available.

That education does not mean mugging different precepts and concepts,

Is a popular theory which every eminent educationist accepts,

Alas! The same educationists support the system of examination,

Which demands rote memorization.

It is a myth that we can attain knowledge,

Only at a school or a college.

Self-education is the best kind of learning,

Knowledge thus gained, is permanent and enriching.