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In the quiet corners of our hearts, the echoes of a simple yet profound man linger. My father last month expired, due to a rare disease Alzheimer's. A wonderful person, a simple and down-to-earth human being.  Mr Paresh Chandra Das was fondly called DasBabu or Doctor Saheb (in Dehradun) and led a life as simple as a sunbeam, devoid of any ostentatious display, in fact, he detested any flashy lifestyle. Down-To-Earth, yet above all, the rock-star father was a true hero in all senses. Served the central government services for over 35 years before voluntarily retiring in the early 2000s.   Many years ago, I asked him the perrenial existentialist question,  "Baba where is my home? What is my home? Where do I belong to? I was born in West Bengal, Grew up in Dehradun (spent 22 years), Adult Working life in Delhi (13 years), Working Abroad in Fiji (3 years) and now living in Working in Bengal (last 4 years).  "Son, " his voice, still echoing rumbled, "where you...

Let's continue to fight against plastics. A small contribution and a mini step towards protecting the environment and combating plastic pollution! Commitment to preserve our planet. Let's refuse single-use plastic products, opt for alternatives, proper disposable options of plastic waste पुनीत संकल्प THE PUNEET SANKALP शपथ पढ़िये | Read Pledge The Puneet Sankalp Pledge I will preserve and protect the beaches, riverfronts and lakes around me and keep them Puneet (Clean), Pristine and Free of Plastic Waste. To combat plastic pollution, I pledge to incorporate following 10 action points in my daily life. I shall refuse single use plastic products like plastic bags, tea cups, bottles, cutlery and straws. I shall opt for alternative to plastics like using reusable steel water bottle instead of plastic water bottle. I shall not litter the environment by throwing plastic items. I shall segregate my plastic waste at home and ensure its proper disposal through local municipal authoritie...