From the Desk of Managing Editor, Giri Gupta: 19 June
"Limits begin where vision ends. You have to see yourself as a no-limits person. For years, breaking the four minute mile was thought to be physically impossible. Then in 1951 - Roger Bannister ran the mile in 3.59.4 minutes. Over the next two years, fifty other runners broke that barrier. Why? They had an image. In Bannister they had a model for success." Gary Mack
In life we all have images of what can be done and what cannot and unconsciously we find ourselves conforming to those images. It often takes someone to step outside the box to really show us that what we thought was impossible is actually achievable.
The story of Indian Weekender has, I daresay been somewhat similar. When we started this publication, recession was at its peak and everyone suggested that it was impossible to run the publication for even a year. Now six years later we have not just grown to be the number one choice of the community, we are also the first publication to have gone weekly. So we have not just managed to shatter the image once (when we started) but yet again (by going weekly). Like Bannister we would like to think we are a model for those who may want to follow.
I do also have to mention here, the recently organised Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame. This was its third year and yet another "shattering the image" milestone for us. We do hope that our hard work and persistence and constantly proving that everything is doable as long as you have the determination, constantly inspires the members of our community to keep pushing beyond their limits.
The holy month of Ramadan is upon us. We have tried to put together our cover story related to welcoming the Ramadan. I would say that this month in itself is an example of how we can all achieve when we really devote ourselves to anything. It shatters the image of needing our square meals and regular drinks of water to go through our everyday grind. Even little children prove through their sheer determination and devotion that this is indeed doable. Let us out look out for our Muslim brothers all through this month and beyond in the true spirit of the secular India. On behalf of the Indian Weekender Family, I would like to wish everyone Ramadan Kareem! Let’s take time to get together with our friends, share and feast on the Iftar meals that are also the highlight of the month. There is indeed nothing better than to be able to celebrate with family and friends.
We do hope that you have been enjoying the various columns that we have worked hard on, to put together. We do really like hearing back from our readers so please keep writing in and together we can grow our network.
I would like to sign off with a message to look after your health. Winter can be a time when we are all susceptible to different flus and bugs. It is therefore important that we look after ourselves, keep warm, get those flu shots and stay well. Until next time.
Giri Gupta
"Limits begin where vision ends. You have to see yourself as a no-limits person. For years, breaking the four minute mile was thought to be physically impossible. Then in 1951 - Roger Bannister ran the mile in 3.59.4 minutes. Over the next two years, fifty other runners broke that barrier. Why?...
"Limits begin where vision ends. You have to see yourself as a no-limits person. For years, breaking the four minute mile was thought to be physically impossible. Then in 1951 - Roger Bannister ran the mile in 3.59.4 minutes. Over the next two years, fifty other runners broke that barrier. Why? They had an image. In Bannister they had a model for success." Gary Mack
In life we all have images of what can be done and what cannot and unconsciously we find ourselves conforming to those images. It often takes someone to step outside the box to really show us that what we thought was impossible is actually achievable.
The story of Indian Weekender has, I daresay been somewhat similar. When we started this publication, recession was at its peak and everyone suggested that it was impossible to run the publication for even a year. Now six years later we have not just grown to be the number one choice of the community, we are also the first publication to have gone weekly. So we have not just managed to shatter the image once (when we started) but yet again (by going weekly). Like Bannister we would like to think we are a model for those who may want to follow.
I do also have to mention here, the recently organised Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame. This was its third year and yet another "shattering the image" milestone for us. We do hope that our hard work and persistence and constantly proving that everything is doable as long as you have the determination, constantly inspires the members of our community to keep pushing beyond their limits.
The holy month of Ramadan is upon us. We have tried to put together our cover story related to welcoming the Ramadan. I would say that this month in itself is an example of how we can all achieve when we really devote ourselves to anything. It shatters the image of needing our square meals and regular drinks of water to go through our everyday grind. Even little children prove through their sheer determination and devotion that this is indeed doable. Let us out look out for our Muslim brothers all through this month and beyond in the true spirit of the secular India. On behalf of the Indian Weekender Family, I would like to wish everyone Ramadan Kareem! Let’s take time to get together with our friends, share and feast on the Iftar meals that are also the highlight of the month. There is indeed nothing better than to be able to celebrate with family and friends.
We do hope that you have been enjoying the various columns that we have worked hard on, to put together. We do really like hearing back from our readers so please keep writing in and together we can grow our network.
I would like to sign off with a message to look after your health. Winter can be a time when we are all susceptible to different flus and bugs. It is therefore important that we look after ourselves, keep warm, get those flu shots and stay well. Until next time.
Giri Gupta
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