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own. A. What makes you to be one amongst 25 wonderful women of virtue?
On a unfateful day two of my students who were brothers lost their parents in a road accident and they suddenly That is for others to decide. Yet I have life fully with mirth and laughter, bringing smile to sullen faces, caring for my old parents, in laws, husband, kids and
became orphans. There was no one to look after them except their old grandma. I organized a fundraising for their grandchildren. My needs are limited but I am generous and not miser. I love to purchase for others who are dear to me. There is no monetary limit to it
support and announced a personal donation of one month salary. Teachers and staff joined on their own without except the money in my wallet. Lyrics/tunes of my songs were appreciated by noted film music director Usha Khanna who did an album of romantic songs
coercion. There was no support till then from principal/management.I was glad that their careers were made by my based on my creation. Similarly late Ravinder Jain took lyrics/composition for many Bhajan Albums. People like KaifiAzmi sahib said once “Nirmala ji
efforts. I cherish the adulation that I received from my students. My staff has always received my attention, be it your place is in Mumbai. Talented writers and composeres are in very short supply”. T. Series brought 5 albums of original Bhajans written and composed
daughter's marriage, medication, hospitalization, education etc. I call them and ask for their need and fulfil it as per by me. I must have done something out of ordinary in my writings to deserve this patronage. I write poetry in English too and have written more than 100
my own resources. so far.An anthology of poems is going to get published soon. Mr. Ruskin Bond appreciated my poetry so much that he wrote the foreward for my collection

Successes and Failures: of 75 English poems. I have written poems in Oriya language too. Therefore if all this narrative qualifies me as being wonderful, then I am. I don't think
that any contemporary poet is giving so much quality output continuously for past 25 years. This makes me one among 25 wonderful women of virtue.
I have my own priorities. My kids' up bringing when they were small, maintaining an efficient household, my
creative writing when they were on their own, helping people in need even without their asking. My other interests B. When did you find the sense of depersonalization in you?
have been cookery and dress designing. I think I have been very successful in bringing up my two fine kids. It is a I am basically a family oriented person. First it was parents' family, then in laws, kids, husband and the extended family on other side. I kept on doing
joy to see them emulating me in bringing up their kids. Friends and family say that I am a perfect host and my things for others as it brought me divine pleasure. I sought nothing in return except good behaviour. After facing many twists and turns and moral support
house is always spick and span. My husband and I have liked each other. Both of us give ample space to each other. by my husband I started looking at the worldly people. Yet becoming worldly wise was not my cup of tea. I can't enjoy artificial smile on the face and gossip
So I am successful as a wife too. I have written in detail about success in my creative writing. I feel I can qualify as behind one's back. I started changing, yet very slowly. I started withdrawing slowly from those who only brought tension. When my son became 14 and
fairly successful there too. I used to design dresses even as a college going and my batchmates loved them and also daughter 12, I suddenly started missing social interaction. I filled the vacuum by starting writing articles in newspapers and later poetry and there is a sense
followed my style of dressing up. I always took it as a compliment. of fulfilment.
It is difficult to point out one's own failures. Only others can do it. Yet what I can see as shortcomings which not C. How and what talents you use in spreading love, peace and harmony?
necessarily failures are:- My creative writing is either emotional, romantic or with a philosophical streak. Through my bhajans I spread peace and harmony. Through lullabies

a. I trust people on their face value, b. Sometimes loosing temper, c. Being blunt in saying truth. I was never affection and love through poems of romantic nature. My patriotic poems also spread love, peace and harmony.
diplomatic and always called a spade a spade, d. Yet I have substantially overcome these shortcomings gradually D. Do you feel you have a sense of making people feel happy? If yes- how do you make it.

Parents & Family: My father was an IAS officer of Orissa cadre. He was one of the most popular officers of Orissa with special interest in agri- development and
I am a cheerful person and I know that those who interact with me in any gathering always love to strike a conversation with me. I am jovial and very
developing culture, tourism and archaeology. I have a son (software engineer). My daughter is a university topper and is a professor in DAVV (University) friendly with them and I end up chatting with them for hours together. I am told often by my loved ones that I make them hear me with my interesting way
Indore. I have three grandkids from son, two daughters. My daughter has a son a daughter. of narration.

What more can you Contribute for Eradication of Inhumanity from our Society? E. Your personal view in building a perfect human being in you.
We have various forms of practised inhumanity in our society. Hindu-Muslims, upper caste including OBCs-Dalits, Poor-rich, animals, environmental I think I must:- a. Concentrate more, b. Not get bogged down on non-issues, c. Nurture my confidence even more, d. Do things of my choice, e. I enjoy
degradation etc. However the first one is the most important one. For me eradication of inhumanity either verbal or physical became a cause of concern. I must cooking new dishes more but get very little time from other activities, f. Though I am very decisive but at ties I feel I should ponder a little more before
have written on this issue 30-40 poems in Urdu. I was happy that both Hindus and Muslims liked it. In fact my Muslim fans and readers felt grateful as they could taking a decision, g. Be able to discriminate between real friends and mere acquaintance, Not waste money on superfluous purchases. I shop rarely but
see that there was somebody who was standing by them when their chips were down. I got trolled too by Hindu Vahini type but I couldn't care less. I have seen when I do, sometimes I splurge and then regret. Although it is usually for my loved ones, i. Socialize more. I am becoming more recluse, j. Make time
inhuman treatment meted out to Dalits by upper castes/OBCs. Poor rich is an age old problem and I always did my bit till few years back by putting blankets on planning a routine habit.
the shivering bodies of the poor but incognito.

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