Syed Abid Rasheed Shah

IAS, Been in the IPS. Trained as a Doctor. Development Practitioner, Aspiring Author. Serving Chandigarh.

[Syed Abid Rasheed Shah @SyedAbidShah]

How do you transform your failures into success ?
I’m sharing my @TEDx Talk on “Successful Failures”. My attempt to tell you that you can succeed in anything you want with the right ingredients.

https://t.co/a8IvNLXNoA via @YouTube

[Chandigarh Tourism @Tourism_of_CHD]

Not every city leaves a mark on your heart—but Chandigarh always does. From peaceful lakes to vibrant streets, every corner invites you to slow down and soak in its beauty. 💚
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Rain, greenery, and the charm of Chandigarh—monsoon is when the City Beautiful truly comes alive. 🌿☔

#Chandigarh #MonsoonInChandigarh #CityBeautiful #RainyDays #ExploreMore

[Syed Abid Rasheed Shah @SyedAbidShah]

Per ardua ad astra.
Through adversity to the stars.

[Philosway @philosway]

"Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?"

— Rumi

[Syed Abid Rasheed Shah @SyedAbidShah]

This hits the heart.

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It was 3 pm at Swargadwar cremation ground in Puri.

Sabyasachi, 35 years old, who was a Vice President in a big software company in America, came straight from the airport to the cremation ground. His father, Pradipta Mishra, 75 years old, had passed away the previous night.

Sabyasachi was holding an expensive laptop bag and wearing Ray Ban glasses. He looked very busy and kept checking his watch again and again.

Tarun from Moksha Event Management, a funeral service company, was standing there. He had arranged everything. The wood was ready, the priest had been called, and Pradipta Mishra’s body was bathed and prepared.

Sabyasachi arrived. He looked at his father’s face. Two drops of tears fell from his eyes.

He asked Tarun, “Mr Tarun, is everything ready? I have to catch a return flight at 6 pm. I have an important meeting tomorrow. Please finish this quickly.”

Tarun was shocked but quietly nodded.

The rituals were completed. Sabyasachi lit the funeral fire. Smoke rose into the sky.

Then he took Tarun aside and took out his checkbook. He said, “Tarun, thank you. You arranged everything well. What is your bill? Fifty thousand or one lakh? Tell me the amount, I will write the cheque now. I cannot come again. Please also take care of the ashes.”

Tarun smiled strangely and said, “Sir, there is no need to pay. Your bill has already been paid.”

Sabyasachi was confused. “Already paid? Who paid? Did my uncle pay?”

Tarun replied, “No sir. Five years ago, your father came to our office. He was very sick and could hardly walk. He asked us, what is your package? Will you manage everything so that my son does not face any problem?”

“We explained everything to him. That same day he deposited fifty thousand rupees in advance. He also gave me this letter. He told me, when my son comes, give him this letter. And if he does not come, you perform my last rites.”

Tarun gave the letter to Sabyasachi.

With shaking hands, Sabyasachi opened it. In his father’s weak handwriting, it was written:

“Dear Sabyasachi,

My son, I know you are very busy. In America you may not even get time to breathe. I know when you hear about my death, you will be worried. Will I get leave? Will I get a ticket? What about my meeting? These questions will trouble you.

Son, your time and career are very important. I raised you so that you can win the world. Do not suffer loss for the body of an old man.

That is why I have arranged everything for my death in advance. I have already paid this organization. They will manage everything. If you come, good. If you do not come, I will not be angry.

I have only one request.

When you were small and I dropped you at school, I never left your hand.

Today when you light my funeral fire, may your hand not shake. Return soon. Your wife will be waiting.

Yours,
Baba”

After reading the letter, the checkbook fell from Sabyasachi’s hand into the mud.

In that cremation ground, where the sound of burning wood was heard, Sabyasachi’s pride and career also turned into ashes.

He fell on his knees.

“Baba, forgive me, Baba.”

He held Tarun’s feet and cried, “Tarun, I do not want to go back to America. I want to stay with my father. I earned crores of rupees, but in the end I became a beggar. My father was thinking about my meeting even at the time of his death, and I was paying for his last rites?”

That day Sabyasachi did not catch his flight. He sat the whole night in front of the burning pyre.

Because in the end he understood:

Prepaid can be for a SIM card. But a father’s love is never prepaid. A father’s love is endless, and no money in the world can repay it.

Lesson: No matter how big you become in the world, no matter how much money you earn, when the parents who once changed your clothes need you at the end of their life, do not turn your face away.

Any company can perform the funeral. But tears cannot be bought from outside.

Those tears should come only from blood relations.

[Syed Abid Rasheed Shah @SyedAbidShah]

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[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

India’s fight against TB is achieving remarkable momentum.

The latest WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 highlights that India has recorded a commendable reduction in TB incidence since 2015 and it is nearly twice the global rate of decline. This is one of the sharpest drops seen anywhere in the world. Equally heartening is the expansion of treatment coverage, the fall in ‘missing cases’ and the sustained rise in treatment success. I compliment all those who have worked towards achieving this success. We remain committed to ensuring a healthy and fit India!

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[narendramodi_in @narendramodi_in]

A Health Milestone: India Halves TB Faster Than the World Average, Says WHO!
https://t.co/A0ijrXRvbW

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[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

This #WorldDiabetesDay, Dr. Yashdeep Gupta, Additional Professor at AIIMS New Delhi, breaks down the different classifications of diabetes and why knowing them matters.
From Type 1 and Type 2 to gestational and other specific forms, recognising the type early ensures the right treatment at the right time.

[Cross Town News @CrossTownNews]

Food Safety wing of Health Dept J&K acts upon sub standard Desi Ghee; All substandard Food manufacturers under radar in J&K

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[Basit Lone @basitakbarlone]

We are proud to announce the successful re-initiation of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Services at A.H GMC Baramulla a significant stride in enhancing our cardiac care infrastructure

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Today District Implementation Unit (DIU) ABPMJAY Baramulla conducted a capacity-building program for PMAMs and Nodal Officer at GMC focusing on Health Benefit Packages (HBP) and Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) related to AB-PMJAY

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[Govt Medical College Anantnag @Media_GMCA]

GMC Anantnag Organises A CME On, "Upper GI Tract Malignancies – A Multidisciplinary Perspective"*
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Flood Alert! Stay safe: Avoid floodwaters—contaminated water can cause illness. @BaseerUlHaqIAS @SyedAbidShah @diprjk @DHSKashmir

[Syed Abid Rasheed Shah @SyedAbidShah]

Public Health Advisory for flood affected areas of Jammu division.

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You are stronger than you think.

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Happy Republic Day 2025 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[Dr Sumit Sharma @dr_sumit_sharma]

The magic number everyone talks about: 10,000 steps.

But did you know this number was actually created as a marketing campaign in 1965 by a Japanese pedometer company?

Here's the truth about daily steps (backed by science):

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Advisory for Parents of Minors and underage drivers, issued by Transport Department

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