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How important is it to believe in Yourself?

‘Believe in yourself’, a phrase which can be heard oftentimes especially by the motivational speakers or counsellors. To perform, present, study, achieve, accomplish, enhance, and do something you have to first establish that belief in yourself! ‘Believing’ itself is a strong word (or characteristic) of a personality. Believing in yourself is same as gaining confidence, in a literal way. Sharing one of my classmate's story: My Classmate (X) is not as good in academics as in the field of arts. But what he decided shook the whole fraternity. He decided to go for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics all at HIGHER LEVEL in International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. We used to taunt and tease him sometimes and also tried to make him realise that this is not for you! Being average at these subjects he decided to opt for them. What I am trying to convey is he BELIEVED in HIMSELF which made him go for a typical subject combination leading to a path of more struggles a

Acche Din: a Myth

I quote “Bhaiyon or Behno, Mitron, mere pyaare desh waasiyo, Ache din ayenge” I unquote. This sugar quoted affinity articulated in an eloquent way entertained the country for over three years now just like ‘All is well’ catchphrase did in 3 idiots and people were injected with a dose of hope. That was entertainment and this is Democracy - the largest in the World - which does not run on catchphrases, dialogues, slogans, and standing jokes. You can fool a person in many ways, you can even fool many persons once, but you can never fool many people in many ways: at least not with ‘ache din’ phrase.   India has always been an emotionally charged country which has lived by the letters- H.O.P.E, Hope. Be it the hardest global downturn, famine, flood, terrorism, nationwide protests or scandals. India lived by all tides in the name of Democracy. But what about those billions, with their deaf, dumb, and blind faith, who crowned a dream seller to do what? Is it to receive failed demonetisa