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                    March 8 is International Women's Day. Jokingly, we often say, "Every day is Women's Day." In reality, March 8 is merely observed as a formality. Jokes aside, it is only when this day arrives that everyone remembers her.

                    In reality, she cannot be confined to any single relationship. She plays many roles in our lives—sometimes as a mother, caring for us with love; sometimes as a sister, asserting her rights with pride; sometimes as a friend, sharing endless conversations; sometimes as a beloved, painting dreams of love; sometimes as a colleague, working alongside us in the office; and sometimes as a life partner, walking with us through every phase of life. There are countless versions of her in our lives.

                    Nature never created a distinction between him and her. This divide is something we humans have constructed, and it has been subtly ingrained in our minds since childhood. A simple example of this is when a young boy is scared, and someone casually tells him, "Why are you scared like a girl?" Without realizing it, this implants a thought in his mind that as a boy, he is not supposed to be afraid. It reinforces the idea that girls are timid, while boys are stronger. This belief, imprinted at a young age, stays with him even as he grows up. Later in life, when he faces difficult situations, this thought automatically resurfaces: "I am a boy; I must not be afraid."

                    Today, we are in the 21st century. She has progressed in every field and is working alongside me. So, there is no question of her being any less or having any limitations. In this world, no one is completely perfect. If she and I stand together, she will compensate for my shortcomings, and I will do the same for hers. This is exactly how nature and the cycle of life have continued uninterrupted until now. When nature itself has given equal rights to both, then who are we to decide who is greater or lesser?

                    Speaking about myself, I have seen her rise from great sorrow, start anew, and build everything from nothing. There have been times in my life when I felt broken, but she stood by me, gave me strength, and inspired me to rise and fight again. In every situation in life, she has stood firmly by my side and continues to do so with the same strength even today. There is a saying in English: "Behind every successful man, there is a woman." Similarly, in each of our lives, there is always a her who supports and uplifts us.

                    Fundamentally, comparing her and me is completely wrong. Such a comparison is like comparing the two sides of a coin. If we take any coin, its value and significance come from the fact that it has both sides. We cannot determine that one side is better or more valuable than the other.

                   Today, through media, TV, mobile phones, and the internet, we are reminded that March 8 is International Women's Day. However, for the woman working on the streets, the one who earns her daily bread through hard labor, the elderly lady living alone, and countless other her around us, March 8 is just another ordinary day. To them, this day holds no special meaning. In fact, when they are told that March 8 is International Women's Day, they are often surprised—"Is there really such a day?" Even today, I clearly remember something from my first job. On March 8, to celebrate Women's Day, I gave chocolates to all the women working on the floor. The expressions of surprise on their faces, the unexpected joy of receiving respect—perhaps for the first time—and their amazement that such a day even exists are moments I still remember vividly, even after all these years.

                    Perhaps not everyone will agree with my next statement, but why do we remember her only on March 8? Why do we respect her only on this day? Why do we give her importance just for this one day? For the remaining 364 days of the year, should we simply witness the injustices she faces, only to treat her well for a single day? Even if we don’t celebrate her every day, can’t we at least say Thank you regularly? Instead of just helping our mother on March 8, if we support her a little every day and truly appreciate her, wouldn’t that bring her real happiness?

                     That’s why, instead of respecting women for just one day, if we honor them every day, offer a little help, and truly acknowledge all that she has done and continues to do for us, I genuinely believe that no her will ever face injustice...... 

                                                                                                                            Thank you, 
                                                                                                                        Sunit Kulkarni                                                                                                                                                   +919422292820                                                                                                                                  (sunitkulkarni@hotmail.com)

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