Was at the British Library on Monday, on the occasion of they shifting to new premises. Entry was on invitation and there were, not to mention, loads and loads of press members, who were there to witness the new setup. It was a nice little gathering; the new set up is a neat one, which has quite a number of terminals to check the various services on the net. Laptop users have a chance to rejoice they can plug in and use their laptops. Another attraction is the Young Learner's Club, which is an entire section devoted to kids, the future of the country.

A few members were offered honorary membership. One amongst them was Michael Victor, the very first member of the Young Learner's Club. This little boy, who must be aged between 10-12, was seated at the last row with his Ma. I was observing him since he was the only kid around and he had this huge grin on his face, which said, Am Special in my own way. And when his name was called out, very shyly, with his head bent, suppressing the grin which was becoming wider by the minute he walks up, takes the memento and walks back. The grin, the shyness and the yes I have done it contentment look on his face. And like the biggest trophy he had won, he shows it off to his Mom and she also looked so thrilled at the achievements of her little one.

For an adult, this must be just another thing in his successful life, but am sure Michael is going to cherish that moment all his life. How small things in life mean so much while we are kids? How easily we just let the adulthood take over us...