The last day of this year is here. This year brought lights into lives of many while it also took parts of our lives by grabbing away a dear sister of Indians and sweet daughter of India, Amanat. After barely three days of her expiry, no one is actually in a mood to celebrate new year. They might exchange new year greetings but no sound celebrations would take place. And that's for sure!

Many organizations and clubs in Hyderabad have already cancelled their new year celebrations in the wake of Amanat's sad demise. In fact, Hyderabad Press Club also announced that it would not hold new year celebrations. However, to those who like booze, new year is something that can't be forgettable. They do what not on the mid-night. In order to ensure that law and order doesn't go for toss on this day, Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma has ordered to close all highways from this night. There were apparently incident wherein drunkards reach fly-overs, sit over there, throw bottles and stuff like that in a kick. The observers said that in case the government don't let wine shops sell liquor at least a couple of days before and on 31st night, city will not presumably not witness any accidents, crime or nuisance.

Anyway, paying tributes to Amanat, let us welcome this new year with a resolution to respect and protect women.

(AW Phani)