The same time every year we look back at the year that was, how quickly the year has passed, all the good things, wonderful things, bad things and awful things we did throughout the year. However the past year was, we always look forward to a great year ahead. That is the special thing about this day.

As one of my college senior says – “This day symbolizes hope. Hope that there will be a refreshing change in our lives starting today. Hope that all the sorrow that had encircled us till now would vanish and joy will fill the lacunae that exist in their lives. It is with this hope that we coin various resolutions; the ones that cater to the actions we feel are wrong or unhealthy.”

Putting the past behind, I look forward to a great year for me, my family, my friends, for my country and the entire world in the new year and the new decade. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and a New Decade.