Women's day

Had to give an impromptu speech to employees of our office today morning.A few ladies had come yesterday to invite me for a gettogether in the lobby at 10.15 am,on the occasion of women's day;It was also followed up by an announcement in the public address system.I had asked them what the celebrations entailed and they said, red roses and candies and a gift hamper!
I am never at a loss for words or ideas especially on this topic of women empowerment.Came up with the winner idea, that women's day should be celebrated 182 days in a year! and that we should get out of the ghetto mentality as we are more than 50 crore strong in India.I said all you ladies have done well, feel confident for that and proceed further.I also mentioned about the adverse demographic effect the western society faces due to working women not wanting to take time off to raise children.Learning from this pitfall, Indian women can chart a unique middle path for themselves;no need to follow men in the mad rat race of corporate world, leaving by the way side everything that you value.Gave the example of India succeeding in taking its own middle path in the globalisation arena, and changing with a human face.Feeling very good about it.
Also meant to tell them about the success of self help groups formed by ordinary women in villages and towns.Now heads of state from First world countries are coming in droves to come and study the success of this endeavour.But did'nt, am reserving it for the 'bhashan' i am slated to give tomorrow in "science city".