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4th June

It happens at times, that a particular date holds a very important place in your life. The reverence to the date increases if it is just another date - not your birthday, wedding day or any other day which in itself is of importance to you. In the same manner, unknowingly, 4th of June became one of the most important dates of my life. The feeling obviously can't be mutual but I can try to elucidate its impact and significance in my life.

4th June, 2007

It was my last exam of my last semester at my graduate college. Well, as it tuned out, it wouldn't be so. Let us just leave at that.

4th June, 2007

I met someone. Very unexpectedly. Thanks to the cosmic charge and the complex algorithm that google must be using on the click of 'next blog' that my blog turned up, and not that belonged to someone else. Thank you Google - let us just say that you have given me all the pains and pleasures that are important to my life.

And reminiscing a bit...

4th June, 1989

When I was a 6 year old naughty kid and communism in China was turning totalitarian at Tiananmen Square. This image redefined the value of freedom for me and for many across the world. 



And if you really think it mattered, you may read this.
It should make you think a bit...




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  1. Ire04 June, 2009

    What a day June 4th 2007 was! I cannot imagine what it would have been otherwise! Yes, I thank the cosmic charge and the google of course!

    Kisses for the next blog button!

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  2. Amandeep Singh04 June, 2009

    Congrats to both of ya!

    :)

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  3. R. Ramesh04 June, 2009

    ya..congrats to both of ya...as standbymind says..and google..here's a pat..good job..haha..

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  4. vinny04 June, 2009

    hmmmmmm....now i remember..u at twitter too!!
    congrats to both of u...google ne sahi googly maara hain!

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  5. Rashmi05 June, 2009

    Congrats pal :)

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  6. Himanshu Bhagat05 June, 2009

    @ Standbymind, @ Ramesh - thank you :)
    @ Vinnie - yup, am on twitter too - collidingatoms and pugmarks are like my 2nd identity...
    @ Rashmi - thanks :)

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  7. Supaar05 June, 2009

    The 'Tank Man' video makes me cry everytime I see it.

    Good post.

    Oh, and congratulations :)

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  8. Himanshu Bhagat05 June, 2009

    @ Iggy - Thanks :)

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  9. Dhirubhai30 August, 2009

    little correction, u were not even 5 on 4th june 1989.

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