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    For most of my teenage years till young adulthood, my father and I had shared a relationship burdened by unmet expectations, unfamiliarity and emotional distance. What often confused me was the drastically different man our friends and family described, as compared to the person I experienced at home. As is common with most Indian dads, mine also preferred a relatively inaccessible demeanour within the confines of our house.
    Growing Up Distant  This often left my young mind a tad concerned as well as disoriented. For he was also the man who accompanied my mother to all my PTMs, took interest in my hobbies and kept tabs on my accomplishments. While I appreciated him for all this, I still wasn’t able to get through to him emotionally, or so I felt. The inability of our relationship to enable a connection between us turned us into strangers.
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    I may have been 15 when my grades started slipping; after all I had just been introduced to the fantastic world of sports. My new found rebellion found a way to irk my father. Truth be told, I was just glad it elicited a reaction. 

    I seemed hell-bent on testing every boundary that had been set. From here onwards the rules of engagement had changed. For the next few years, my father and I constantly found most of our interactions, even innocuous conversations, regress into elaborate arguments and clashes.  
    Shared VulnerabilityBy the time I reached college the gulf between my father and I had widened into a full blown cold war, we’d barely see each other since I preferred never being home. Winter was fast approaching, but not faster than the news of my grandfather’s demise. 
    I remember easing into an emotionally catatonic state as I entered my house. For most parts of my childhood my grandfather had been my primary caretaker, he witnessed my first words as well as my first steps. I’d often wondered how my father and grandfather could have been such polar opposites. I guess we really do try to avoid turning into our fathers.
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    My dad was standing in the corner, gathered in his emotions, a few feet away from my grandfather’s resting body. He made his way to me through the horde of people that surrounded him. With tears flowing rapidly, he hugged me. 

    I had never seen my father be vulnerable, let alone cry. My mind went from confused to conflicted to calm.  As my eyes started to well up, I realized that our cold war had started to thaw.
    Things Change, Sometimes For The BetterIt was several years later, after my father had retired from his work, that him and I actually struck up a proper relationship. Ranging from politics to piety, we picked each other's brains on everything under the sun. 
    It was on one of those nights where we bonded over a drink that I asked him," Dad, why did you never show this side to you while I was growing up?"
    He told me," I always wanted to. But I felt that it was my responsibility to ensure you didn't face the difficulties I did while growing up. We don't come from a lot of money. So my priority was to ensure that you guys never went hungry. And you can now understand how stressful things get at work. I never wanted to bring the stress home, but I guess that was the price to pay, or so I thought. Also, emotions were not my forte back then.  I was barely holding things together, and showing any of that to you... it just wouldn't have been a good influence on you. Seems silly in hindsight, but it's the truth."
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    The man I saw cry that day may have been imperfect, but his tears made me realize that he was a man of his circumstances as well. A creation of his times. And unfortunately, times had been tougher back then, with crueller and harder demands.

    In our attempts to view our fathers as all knowing, all powerful superheroes we forget that they were young immature humans at some point as well. Although I wish I didn’t have to wait 25 years to realize that my father could also be my best friend, but I'm glad the realization eventually dawned upon me.

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    When one mentions the term Sarkari Naukri, most people will picture the quintessential government employee from that famous series Office Office starring Pankaj Kapur as Mr Mussadi Lal, who is an aam admi facing the wrath of people working in a government office.

    Trust me, we all have grown up listening to the tales of how an uncle employed in the LIC or the SBI is enjoying the perks even after retirement and that a corporate job will never give you that kind of respect which comes with a government job.  
    However, there is more to this tag than mere white-collar jobs requiring you to sit at a desk and work from 9 to 5. 
    Here are some high-risk government jobs which are not just cool but extremely rewarding for anyone who dares to take them up:
    1. RAW Agent © BCCL
    We all have watched enough movies to get an idea of how the life of a secret agent or an undercover cop is layered with risks. 

    While the adrenaline rush is an advantage for some, this job is extremely tough and requires you to risk your life in the name of national security.
    2. DRDO Researcher  © DRDO
    Not all engineers go to IIM’s or land up a software job. 

    Some of them have the passion to do some mad research and contribute to the country’s military technology and that’s where this dynamic profile comes into place. 
    The risk is not physical as such but your research contributes to the future of technology so, naturally, the recruitment process is tough.
    3. ISRO Scientist © TOI
    Another extremely high potential and risky government job out there. 

    ISRO is the national space agency and the reason behind India’s success in the space technology world. 
    Being a scientist here means you carry a lot of trade secrets and while that’s thrilling, it is an extremely rewarding service to contribute towards the country’s bright future.
    4. The Armed Forces © Twitter
    No amount of justification can probably explain the daring and the risky nature of this commendable job which constitutes not just the Indian Army, but our Navy, Air Force and even our brave coast guards. 

    The wonderful brave defence personnel who are working day and night for the protection of this country are the very reason we get to sleep in peace.
    5. Forest Ranger © YouTube
    This government profession is also for the daring at heart. As the name suggests, your job as a forest ranger mostly consists of you guarding and protecting the flora and fauna, the wildlife and even the tribal life of the area designated to you. 

    One needs to hold a bachelor's degree in a field related to Zoology, Agriculture, Botany or anything from this field and clear the Forest Reserve exam ( both written and physical). 
    You get to live in the lap of Mother Nature, travel to lands restricted to the general public, while protecting the land at the same time.
    6. Intelligence Bureau Officer  © Twitter
    Another important government job related to the field of national security, an IB officer’s duty includes staying vigilant 24*7, making plans to keep our country safe from outside terror activities and threats and predict future attacks.

    7. Archaeologist  © Twitter_joseph T Noony
    One needs to clear the UPSC exam to be recruited by the ASI and work as an archaeologist in India. 

    The main risk that one faces is saving the origins of any piece of the history they touch or research. This is a very satisfying government job for people who are passionate about human history and wish to contribute to this field.

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    Indian Idol has been one of the longest running and most watched singing reality shows since it first aired in 2004 (yeah, we were kids). The craze around it is still the same as before and if anything, it is bigger than ever with a huge following. People not only watch the show religiously but hype up their favourite contestants, share their opinions and if need be, don’t hold back from calling out any biases or unfair decisions on the show via social media.

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    That is how much the desi audience is involved with the show and its contestants. It is also evident by the number of views on the Indian Idol performances on YouTube. It’s astounding. Some of the best and outstanding performances of the current season have surpassed the 10 million views benchmark but it is all for a reason.

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    These performances are hair-raising to say the least. I mean, I might have watched a couple of performances about a dozen times while writing this, because they are so darn good.

    Not only did they get a round of applause and a standing ovation but also got the fans going back to them and listening to them on loop.
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    In case you are wondering which of the performances touched the hearts of the audience the most, here are seven most viewed videos on YouTube that the fans can’t seem to get enough of.   

    1. ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ by Arunita Kanjilal: 54 million 
    Arunita sang this song originally sung by the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and got a standing ovation by all three judges in the end. This performance also got her a spot in the Top 14. 
    2. ‘Shayad’ by Pawandeep Rajan: 31 million
    The audition video of Pawandeep Rajan who is now one of the most loved singers on the show is also viewed over 30 million times. He performed a song from Love Aaj Kal on a piano and got a golden ticket.  
    3. ‘Teri Mitti’ by Pawandeep Rajan: 27 million 
    Another of Pawandeep’s performances, which is among the top viewed, is a patriotic song from Akshay Kumar’s Kesari on the occasion of Republic Day. His soulful voice made everyone in the audience emotional and teary-eyed.  
    4. ‘Keh Doon Tumhe’ by Arunita Kanjilal and Pawandeep Rajan: 25 million 
    When two of the best contestants on the show come together to perform, it is obvious that the video will blow up with likes and comments. Arunita and Pawandeep’s rendition of ‘Keh Doon Tumhe’ got even Neetu Kapoor grooving to the tunes. 
    5. ‘Mann Kyun Beheka’ by Sayali Kamble and Arunita Kanjilal: 19 million
    Sayali and Arunita picked this very melodious song which was sung by Lata ji and Asha Bhosle in Rekha’s Utsav. It’s safe to say that the young duo did complete justice to the song and the OG singers.  
    6. ‘Mere Kismat Mein Tu’ by Arunita Kanjilal: 19 million
    With Padmini Kohlapuri as the guest judge, Arunita sang a song from her movie Prem Rog that made the actress lip sync while enjoying her performance. 
    7. Medley by Pawandeep Rajan: 17 million
    Pawandeep sang a medley of ‘Ye Zameen Ga Rahi Hai’ and ‘Hoga Tumse Pyara Kaun’ in the same episode where Padmini Kolhapuri and Poonam Dillon were guest judges. His performance was so amazing that Himesh stood up and started dancing in between. 
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    And, here’s a bonus. Not just contestants, but the set members of the show are just as talented. A crew member Yuvraj who has been working on the set since past few seasons finally showed his singing talent by performing ‘Khel Mandala’ and left the judges and everyone stunned. The video has got 19 million views and is one of the most watched performance videos on YouTube.  

    He got a standing ovation by the judges and the audience couldn't help but sing praises for his marvelous performance in the comment section. 

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