First thing that attracted me in today’s newspaper is ‘Daughter’s day’. I started wondering whether this was another marketing gimmick. There were a few small interviews and articles, unlike Mother’s day or Father’s day where pages and pages are devoted to the occasion. Then I checked the net and found a bunch of e-cards and many websites using this occasion to promote discounts on their products. There were Daughter’s day coloring pages for kids etc, etc. Then I thought probably this was some day that somehow got missed out in the melee of festivities.
I was a little disappointed to note that the government which claims to do so much about securing the future of the girl child doesn’t bother about highlighting the importance of this day. Maybe we Indians already have enough festivals to celebrate throughout the year. Anyone heard of Son’s day? Probably that will also spring up some day.
While browsing, I also came to know that today is Doctor’s Day. So we not only get to thank the Doctors who helped us in delivering our Daughters, but also thank our daughters who brightened our lives since their birth. So here is a sincere 'Thank you'.
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