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Father’s Day 2023 | Heartfelt wishes, warm greetings for your amazing dad

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The bond between a father and child is like no other. A father is a mentor, a leader, and the first individual we learn to trust in our life. While we must respect and acknowledge the sacrifices made by our parents everyday, Father’s Day is a special day to celebrate a special bond. This day will be celebrated on June 18 this year.

Wishes for Father’s Day 2023

– You helped me in what I am. Happy Father’s Day hero.

– My father is my teacher, but most importantly, he is a great dad.

– Happy Father’s Day to the coolest dad on the planet! Thanks for being you.

– Dad, even when you aren’t there, I feel you in the world all around me.

– Dad-you’ve made my life so much better. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Messages for Father’s Day 2023

– I’m sorry if I’ve driven you a little crazy over the years. Okay, a lot crazy. It’s just because I love you.

– Today’s about you, Dad! I hope you savour every moment of it. Because tomorrow, it’s back to being all about us-your kids.

– It turns out you were right about everything, Dad. Happy Father’s Day!

– I know raising me took patience… to say the least. Thank you for all of yours!

– The most important life lesson I’ve learned: When all else fails, call Dad.

Quotes for Father’s Day 2023

“I think my mom put it best. She said, ‘little girls soften their daddy’s hearts”: Paul Walker

“When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” – Dave Attell

“To be the father of a nation is a great honour, but to be the father of a family is a greater joy.” – Nelson Mandela

“Everyone can be a father. But it takes a lot to be a dada lot”: Wade Boggs

“No man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” – Hedy Lamarr

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Father’s Day 2023: Date, History, Significance

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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“A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely,” wrote French writer Emile Gaboriau. Most of us can relate to this quote to a great extent. Father’s Day is a way to show love towards your dad. We can try out all the different things to make this day special for our fathers.

As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 18, let us know the history and significance, associated with this day.

History of Father’s Day

Father’s Day was first observed after hundreds of men died at a mining mishap at Fairmont in West Virginia, United States. Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Spokane, Washington, is also credited with recognising this day. Sonora wanted to honour her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran who single-handedly raised six children after his wife’s untimely demise.

Due to Sonora’s efforts, the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation in that officially recognised Father’s Day as a national holiday in the United States of America. 

Father’s Day Significance

This day holds a lot of significance as it continues the tradition of appreciating the role of fathers in our lives and the innumerable sacrifices made by them. It also provides us the opportunity to express gratitude to them for teaching us important values and lessons of life. These are some of the reasons to celebrate this day.

Strengthens the bond between father and children: Father’s Day helps children foster a strong connection with their father. Celebration of the festival helps them understand the important role of fathers in their lives. It also helps in the emotional development of a child.

Highlights the role of the father as a mentor: This day is celebrated not only to appreciate the role of the father but also to praise their work as a mentor for children. Children look up to them for solving the most difficult situations of life and getting values that help them in shaping up as responsible citizens.

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Father’s Day 2023: Top 10 gadgets you can gift your tech-loving dad

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Father’s Day, celebrated on June 18 globally, is a fine day to express your love for your dear parent with a thoughtful gift. But selecting the ideal gift can be challenging. You can give your father an engraved pen or a personalised photo frame. If your dad is a tech-loving person, then some of these cool gadgets should definitely be on your list:

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (Rs 34,999)

This device from Samsung is an excellent choice for dads seeking an affordable smartphone. With its 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a powerful main camera backed up by ultrawide, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, the Galaxy A54 5G offers supreme functionality.

Apple Watch Series 7 (Rs 45,900)

The Apple Watch Series 8 is a perfect gift for active dads who wish to stay connected. Apple’s smartwatch boast of features such as a GPS, heart rate monitor, and the ability to send and receive text messages. Besides, the Apple Watch Series 8 is a great wearable to take to the gym.

Noise ColorFit Pro 3 Fitness Band (Rs 1,999)

This smartwatch is Ideal for health-conscious dads as it monitors heart rate, sleep patterns, and other vital statistics.

JBL Pulse 5 (Rs 22,999)

JBL Pulse 5 is an amazing wireless portable Bluetooth speaker. It is capable of providing 360 degrees of eye-catching colours synced to the beat of your dad’s favourite songs.

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra (Rs 1,24,999)

You can gift your dad Samsung’s flagship mobile, the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This smartphone comes with a spectacular 6.8 inch QHD+ curved-edge AMOLED display, which is perfect for consuming media. Its frosted matte glass back has been upgraded to Gorilla Glass Victus 2. So, the phone will survive most falls.

Amazon Kindle (Rs 9,999)

Your dad will find the Amazon Kindle very useful as the device offers a convenient reading experience. The latest model boasts of more storage and a much better display compared to the previous model. The Kindle can now produce a much better 300ppi and 16GB of storage is on offer.

Apple’s AirTag (Rs 3,490)

The AirTag can prove to be a very useful gift for your dad. You can track your dad by attaching one to his keys or keeping it in his wallet. With the Find My app on the iOS, AirTag will keep your father on your radar all the time.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (Rs 1,29,900)

The flagship smartphone of Apple is a gift that will surely impress your dad. The iPhone 14 Pro features a stainless-steel frame with a matte finish on the back glass and its 120Hz ProMotion display is worth the peice. iPhone 14 Pro’s 48MP quad-pixel main sensor will ensure that your dad takes high-quality pictures almost every time.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Smart Speaker (Rs 5,499)

Amazon’s Echo series of smart speakers is a remarkable compact and affordable smart speaker. Your dad can keep it for his bedside use. Additionally, Amazon’s reliable smart voice assistant Alexa can assist your father in many tasks.

Sony ILCE 5000 24.3MP DSLR Camera (Rs 24,990)

This is a great camera for entry level photographers. So, if your dad loves to make YouTube videos and blogs, then he will like this camera very much.

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Father’s Day 2023: Luxury grooming kits to fancy perfumes, it’s time to spoil your dad

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 18 this year. On this day, we express our gratitude and appreciation to our dads. This special occasion is all about celebrating the man, who gave us a kickstart by teaching us our first life lessons and brought joy to our world.

This Father’s Day, make your dad’s day a special one with these amazing gift ideas:

Skincare

Book an appointment for your dad at his favourite salon. You can also make a gift hamper by picking his favourite items. If your dad is not into skincare, this Father’s Day, encourage him to take care of his skin as he has always taken care of his family.

Luxury Grooming Kits

Your father deserves some royal treatment on his special day. Go for some luxurious grooming kits that give him all that he needs in one package.

Premium Watch

Watches are something that never goes out of fashion. Finding the most useful one is not that difficult either. Gift him a premium watch that you know will suit his taste. This will not only add to his collection but also keep the memory alive literally every time he checks the time. The other trendy gift can be a smartwatch, in case your dad likes an app-filled experience.

Accessories

Accessories are the add-ons to all that one uses on a daily basis. Adding a luxury brooch, a sleek belt, and a classy wallet will never lose its charm. Find a combo of wallet, belt, and brooch that can uplift the level of gifting.

Perfume

A good perfume always works. It instantly elevates the mood and leaves a lingering trail. Finding a premium perfume is not that difficult these days. Get some flavours that your father is really fond of.

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National Take Your Dog to Work Day: All you need to know

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The National Take Your Dog to Work Day is celebrated annually in the US on the first Friday after Father’s Day. This year it’s falling on June 24. Dogs have been man’s best friend since pre-historic times when they were domesticated. Since then, they have lived and worked alongside mankind in jobs like hunting, tracking, and guarding. To honour the companionship of dogs, Take Your Dog to Work Day is celebrated by hundreds of companies in the US and other countries as well.

History and significance

In 1996, Pet Sitters International observed that there were too many instances of people leaving their pets at home while they went about their workday. The organisation also realised that the bond between pets and their owners was eroding as millions of dogs entered the shelters every year.

Thus, Take Your Dog to Work Day was established by Per Sitters International in 1999, as an attempt to help restore the bond between dogs and their owners as puppies were allowed in the workplace to solidify the human-animal bond.

However, this wasn’t the only motivation behind celebrating the day. PSI also marked the National Take Your Dog to Work Day to cleverly encourage dog adoption. The day brings an opportunity for people to interact with dogs and adopt a new best friend.

In the first year, over 300 businesses celebrated the day and that number has been growing ever since.

Benefits of taking your dog to work

Take Your Dog to Work Day is a powerful way to boost an owner’s mental health, and a dog’s overall health too. Surveys and studies show that pets in the workplace reduce stress and anxiety dramatically and boost productivity, co-worker relationships and teamwork.

Dos and Don’ts

1. Make sure your coworkers are on board with the idea even if your company has allowed it.
2. Pack all the essentials that your pup may need during the day including treats, towels, toys and an emergency kit.
3. Groom your dog before taking him to work. You don’t want your dog to look shabby or shed all over the office on their special day.
4. Try to dog proof your workspace as there are many hazardous items in a regular office that can threaten your dog’s health.
5. Don’t bring your dog in if you are not sure about their housetraining and good manners as the dog can cause problems for your co-workers and itself.
6. Don’t bring in your pup if they’re sick as they may get even worse with all the changes in their environment and may spread the disease to other pets.

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Father’s Day 2022: Best wishes, messages, and quotes for your dad

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Father’s Day celebrates the paternal bond, fatherhood, and all father figures in the world. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year and this year the day falls on June 19. The celebration was first started in the United States in the 20th Century to complement Mother’s Day.

It can be hard to find the right words to express your love, gratitude, and admiration for your father. Here are some wishes, quotes and messages to help you.

1.  Happy Father’s Day to the man who wore my extra tiara at my tea parties and still treats me like a princess.

2. When people say, ‘The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,’ I tell them that’s the best compliment I could ever get. Someday, I hope to grow as strong and wise as you. Have a great Father’s Day!

3. To my dearest Dad, You are my compass. Thanks for always showing me the right path and for guiding me in the right direction. Happy Father’s Day.

4. Father and child are never truly apart, maybe in distance but never in heart. I miss you Dad but know you are with me in spirit. Happy Father’s Day and I love you!

5. “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” Happy Father’s Day Dad!

6. “Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad!” You are that special man in my life, thanks Dad. Happy Father’s Day!

7. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” Happy Father’s Day!

8. D edicated

   A wesome

   D sashing

That’s what you are DAD! Happy Father’s Day!

9. “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” Thank you for always being there for me. Happy Father’s Day!

10. You are smart, you are funny

You are more important than money

If I could have one wish

It would be that your day be filled with bliss.

Happy Father’s Day Dad!

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This Father’s Day, how about a financial gift for dad?

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Father’s Day is just round the corner, which means you have little time to find your dad a gift he will love. There are many traditional ways to go about it but if you want to gift your father something that truly helps him in the long run, you should consider a financial gift. It is our fathers who shape our financial habits. This Father’s Day, why not thank him with the best financial gift.

Make an investment to fund his retirement

Most middle-class Indian parents do not plan for their retirement as they put everything into raising their children. However, it is never too late to introduce your parents to the habit of investing. This Father’s Day, you can start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds for him — it will create a disciplined and long-term investment strategy to help create wealth over a period for him. The stocks in most of these plans are liquid and can get your dad funds in times of need, or in case of an emergency. SIPs can also help to create wealth for your dad’s retirement.

Buy high-dividend shares for him

Shares of companies that pay a good dividend is a great way to safeguard against capital erosion. Since blue-chip companies are generally the ones that pay a higher dividend, most of these shares are safe to invest in.

You can also buy him a high-dividend-yield stock. Look for companies with a dividend yield of 5 percent and above to give him an added source of income through dividends. This way you will ensure income from possible appreciation as well as a bonus high-dividend pay-out.

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Open a fixed deposit account for him

Several public and private banks have recently revised their interest rates. And if your dad is a senior citizen, he can get an additional 50 bps or 0.5 percent interest on FDs. Fixed deposits are one of the safest investment options and during retirement most elders prefer to keep their capital safe and grow it over time.

Open a Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme account

For dads above the age of 60, you can start an investment in the safe, government-backed retirement benefits programme, the Senior Citizen’s Saving Scheme. It offers assured returns and has a tenure of five years. The current interest rate offered is 7.4 percent, which is higher than what most banks offer on FDs.

PM Vaya Vandana Yojana

Another government-backed retirement benefits programme is the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana. It is designed to provide regular income to retirees and has a tenor of 10 years. It offers assured returns on the monthly option at the end of 10 years, and the principal amount accumulated is returned to the policyholder.

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The making of a Father’s Day ad

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Exactly three weeks before Father’s Day, the Brand Manager’s digital calendar pinged. The note simply said FD. He smiled at his own cleverness. He sent off an email to his boss. “What say we make an ad for Father’s Day?” She replied, “Great thought. Brief the Agency.”

So the Brand Manager briefed them. It went like this. “We want to do an ad for Father’s Day.”

The Agency asked, “You sell ceiling fans. What’s the connection with Father’s Day?”

The Brand Manager said, “There are fans in every home. And there are fathers in every home. Fathers choose the brand of the fan, so they are terribly important to us. I’m sure you can find some way to make a connection… By the way, it will be really nice if the ad appeals to a woke mindset. But the ad will run just for a day, so no Bahubali budgets, please.”

The Agency groped for ideas at the intersection of air circulation, wokefulness, fatherhood, and small production budgets. The Planner regurgitated insights from earlier Father’s Day briefs. The Creatives studied all the great Dad ads. The AE chewed his fingernails. They had used up a week.

The creatives tossed thoughts around like basketballers practicing shots before a game. Everyone shooting randomly from all angles. The Creative Director tried hard to find an idea that didn’t come with a strong sense of deja vu. The team kept shooting.

Dad teaches kid to climb a tree/ ride a bicycle/ play a square cut/ mix a drink/ trim a beard/ solder a wire… Dad hides true emotions… Dad buys sanitary pads… Dad understands gay son… Dad skips big meetings to watch kid’s terrible play… Dad is actually a single mom… Dad gave up his dream to make the kid’s dream come true… Dad stays up late waiting for teenage daughter to come home…

The AE asked, a little worried, “What about the ceiling fan? These could be for any brand, no?”

The copywriter, not to outdone, ad-libbed, “Oh, Dad is looking up at the fan from his rocking chair, waiting for his daughter when all these memories flood his mind… We use the speeding fan between shots as a transition device… We end with the father falling asleep under the fan, daughter tiptoeing in, covering him with a blanket and kissing him on the forehead… Father smiles as she goes to her room. He was just pretending to be asleep.”

The earnest AE said, “Didn’t you pitch this idea to our coffee client already?” The writer answered warily, “Dads are Dads, coffee ho ya ceiling fan.”

Just then another writer said, “Hey, I saw this tweet—Indian Dads don’t wake you up, they just switch off the fan—can we do something with that?”. The Creative Director perked up. “Wait, that’s the first fresh thought I’ve heard so far.”

And that’s how the Agency created an ad that did the WhatsApp rounds for a few days, got a few inches in a bunch of websites, and would eventually make it to a few shortlists in some affordable award shows.

The Brand Manager set an alert on his trusty digital calendar, for exactly three weeks before Childrens’ Day, thinking, “Boy, am I good at my work or what?”

—D Ramakrishna is the founder and creative director at Cartwheel. Views expressed are personal

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Father’s Day 2021: 5 reasons to buy comprehensive health insurance for your ‘Dad’

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Dads keep busy round the clock and always take care of us, often putting their health on the backbench.  This Father’s Day, let’s give him a gift that will look out for his health for the future and offers peace of mind. Since medical costs are rising steadily, meeting healthcare expenses might put a strain on his finances. That is why it is better to insure your father under a comprehensive health insurance plan.

A comprehensive health insurance policy offers extensive coverage and acts as a financial pillow for medical emergencies.Unlike basic health insurance plans, a comprehensive policy covers outpatient and inpatient treatments, including consultations, medical tests, and hospital stays.

Here are 5 reasons you should consider gifting a comprehensive health policy for your father:

1. Provides Umbrella Cover

With age, you are susceptible to various diseases. A higher sum insured with nil or minimal sub limit for procedures, nil copayment shall provide wider protection. Moreover, plans with lesser waiting periods for pre-existing and listed diseases\procedures shall optimize the insurance benefits. Plans with maximum Cumulative Bonus multiplies the cover. Such plans also have features such as Patient care at home, emergency medical evacuation, etc., to assist you in case of emergencies.

2. Comprehensive health policy gives you the option to reload your sum insured

With age, you are susceptible to various diseases. If you exhaust the entire sum insured amount in a particular year, then a comprehensive insurance policy that has the benefit of “Reload of Sums Insured” gives you the benefit of reloading your sum insured. For example, your dad has been hospitalized for the first time in a year, and he ends up making an insurance claim of Rs 2 lakh against his existing sum insured of Rs 2 lakh. So, if he is hospitalized again in the same year and has to pay Rs 1 lakh as the healthcare bill, the insurer will recharge his sum insured of Rs 2 lakh to pay Rs 1 lakh and the future claims up to the recharge sum insured.

3. Covers regular medical checkups

In order to avert any medical emergencies, timely diagnostics is essential. Your father must get screened regularly so that health conditions are detected at the earliest. This will aid in better management of medical conditions and ailments which can later prove to be fatal. A comprehensive health policy generally offers regular annual checkups. One can also get benefits like ambulance coverage, coverage for daycare surgeries.

4. Covers Day care procedures& Treatment taken abroad

Day Care Treatments refer to treatments done under general or local anesthesia in a hospital or a daycare center and take less than 24 hours. Treatments like dialysis, chemotherapy, angiography, radiotherapy, eye surgery, lithotripsy, etc., come under day care procedures and are covered under a comprehensive policy. The more the number of procedures covered under day care procedures the better it is for the insured person. There are policies that allow treatment taken abroad especially for certain listed critical medical conditions. It is good to opt for such policies.

5. Provides cashless mediclaim facility

Comprehensive policies offer cashless treatment facilities in their network hospitals, which means your father won’t have the financial burden to pay for the hospitalization if you are not around. The company itself will settle the claim. Insurers have a list of their network hospitals where they provide cashless facilities; your father will be able to get treatment in any of these hospitals through cashless mode.

The author, Dr. Shreeraj Deshpande, is Chief Operating Officer at Future Generali India Insurance. The views expressed are personal

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