A great year and few underrated heroes

Bidding adieu is one of the toughest things to do and the time has come again to say goodbye to another year. The term goodbye is so powerful that it moves hearts, drenches the eye-lashes and leaves memories forever. The term goodbye is so powerful that it gives “the hope” its meaning and “the optimism” its importance. Before we say goodbye to this wonderful year, I would dedicate this post to few individuals who have been so underrated in their long-lasting career in their respective fields.

In the middle of vanishing trust in politicians and vastly contaminating field of politics, there is one Congressman who has seen it all in his long political career and stood firm on his credibility not only amongst the people but also in the ranks of opposition. He has served more than four decades in the parliament. In a year when central government has been found lost amidst several social, economic and political issues, he has been the saviour of the government and aptly termed as the crisis manager. Mr. Pranav Mukherjee is a true statesman and hugely understated amongst the masses for his efforts in helping Indian National Congress (INC) run a coalition government which INC is not used to since the independence. May he continue to leverage his long political experience for the betterment of our country which badly needs it now!

This was a year when Indian cricket was supposed to prolong its number one position in test cricket. This never seemed possible and was never possible. Amidst heart shattering performances in test cricket by team India, which eventually cost us this number one position, there is one true individual who came out of a rough patch and emerged as only successful batsman. A true and down-to-earth gentleman, a great team-man, he has always put the team ahead as the team needed him. He survived tough demands of one day cricket over 15 year long career and in the fading years of his limited overs cricket, even matched the stroke making requirements of T-20 cricket. As a matter of fact, he will now lead Rajasthan Royals in the next IPL. Now second highest run-getter in test cricket and highest run-getter in tests in the year 2011, Rahul Dravid is a cricketer very understated compared to what he has done to Indian cricket.

New Delhi hosted common wealth games in the year 2010 and the event was a great success. The infrastructure of New Delhi benefitted enormously from this event and Delhi metro led the development story in the capital. Just upon completion of phase II of Delhi metro project, the metro has been able to connect all the major areas of Delhi. The man who has been behind all this has retired from his office today. Famous as a very sincere, honest and hardworking professional, he has delivered projects to Indian railways, Calcutta metro and DMRC which were of highest standards. His integrity come to the fore when he offered to resign as MD of DMRC taking moral responsibility for collapse of under construction bridge during Delhi metro project. I truly salute Mr. E. Sreedharan and several like him who work relentlessly in the background and are never known to the general public who indeed owe them a lot.

P.S. – I wish a very happy and prosperous new year to all the readers. Love you all! You all are so wonderful! Happy Blogging!