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The Flowers of NAIR

THE FLOWERS OF NAIR

 (This small piece of article was written by me on February 2020, in the National Academy of Indian Railways- a premier institution housed in the remarkable Pratap Vilas Palace, Vadodara. It is the alma mater of the Group A Railway Officers and always holds a special place in the hearts of all railway officers.)

     

    The National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR) has many illustrious laurels to its credit, but what makes it stunningly beautiful, pleasant, calm and serene, is the pristine flora and the lively fauna. The place is so mesmerizing and enchanting, where you can witness nature trying to communicate to you and engage you. All the morning walks towards the Rajabaug are accompanied by the gentle breeze of the tall guardians and the faint sounds of their rustling leaves. Lucky are you if you witness the showering of old foliage leaves from any of the magnificent trees.

Amidst the daybreak and chirping voices of the birds, everyone rushes to the iconic buildings in NAIR. But what you miss is the little flowers greeting you and making your days colorful and happy. Howsoever tired and stressed we are at the end of the day, just two minutes of admiring the flowers can pull us back to the lively and meaningful process of life.

 

Be it the bright red hibiscus, which attracts all the attention among the green leaves, or the simple Vinca Rosea, the radiant bougainvillea the elegant shoe flower, the cute marigolds, and classy chrysanthemums, they all remind you to live your life beautifully and happily, as you are also a life created by the almighty to do the same.

          

    These petite flowers and plants also convey us the message, to stay strong and firm like the roots, arise and scale heights like the stem and gently blossom into happiness like the flowers. So, friends whenever you tread across these neat little roads of NAIR do greet these little stars on the ground, which makes our lives beautiful.

 

Ishwarya Ramanathan

IRAS Probationer 2018 batch

Comments

  1. KOctober 25, 2021 at 8:31 AM

    Hello sister I am going to complete my graduation in this year I want to became a IPS so please guide me 🙂

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    1. UnknownDecember 2, 2021 at 8:31 PM

      Join in upsc exam coaching centre.. Believe yourself. You can do it.. All the best to achieve your dreams

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    2. Vishal kottsOctober 18, 2022 at 12:16 AM

      Stay confident at any unconditional circumstances, it will done.

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  2. JESSICADecember 4, 2021 at 3:49 AM

    Hi mam. I'm currently doing my 1st yr clg. My clg jus started a week before. I'm a engineering student. How can I manage my studies with upsc preparation mam ? I'm stuck with the workload of engineering. Can you tell me some tips...!!

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    1. Mohamed UdumanDecember 18, 2021 at 9:55 AM

      My advice would be:
      start sailing smoothly in your first semester and later on from 2nd sem think about preparing for upsc because when you get to know about what are all the things that happen in an semester you'll figure a way to prepare for upsc..

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  3. SirajDecember 13, 2021 at 5:04 AM

    Greetings Ms. Ishwarya Ramanathan,
    Felt glad to read about your pursuit to IAS and how you succeeded, Congratulations !
    Happened to read about your assignment of promoting Spiny Brinjal of Elavampadi , I am interested in cultivating and promoting the same around Ranipet/ kanchipuram.
    Interested in knowing about schemes /assistance for procuring land.
    Thanks

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  4. Vaishali SableDecember 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM

    Great mam......mam how to stay always motivated during preparation? Plzz tell

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  5. PrabuDecember 22, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Hi

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  6. UnknownDecember 25, 2021 at 4:11 AM

    Great mam.. You are my inspiration and my role model.. I often use to watch your videos and interviews to get motivate myself..

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  7. Nelaturi Mallikarjuna ReddyFebruary 1, 2022 at 9:57 PM

    Super madam..

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  8. pleasantOctober 13, 2024 at 9:48 AM

    ✍️Well-written with a captivating plot, beautiful this story about The National Academy of Indian Railways 🦋(NAIR) a beacon of excellence in education & Training 🌸Ma'am.
    ✨️My favorite line & words this story is petite flowers 🌺 and 🌱plants also convey us the message,
    The little flowers greeting you and making your days colorful and happy,attracts all the attention among the green leaves 🍃 cute 🌼 marigolds.
    Thank you for sharing this you're experience Ma'am,
    📖✍️Narrator ✨️🌺Ma'am💫 🦋🌿

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