10 successful mothers receive 'Ratnagarbha' award on IWD

Ten successful mothers, whose children have become achievers in their fields of work, have been awarded 'Ratnagarbha' honours on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday. The mothers of former captain of Indian national women's cricket team Jhulan Goswami, billiards icon Sourav Kothari, national award winning film maker Kaushik Ganguly were among those who were given the 'Ratnagarbha' (mother of talents) award by a leading chamber of commerce here.

The honour instituted by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, popularly known as Bengal Chamber, comprises a citation, scarf and memento among others. Goswami said her mother's patience and inspiring words had helped instil self-esteem in her and make her what she is today. "My mother told me to behave responsibly as a public figure as lots of youngsters will look up to me and I know how true she has been," Goswami said.

Describing the relationship between a son and a mother, Kothari said, "no relationship can be more honest, more unconditional, more beautiful than this." Acknowledging his mother's role, director Kaushik Ganguly said, "The course of my life changed because of her decision to send me to Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission for my education. "As a director, I have received many honours and awards, but this award is special as it is being given to my mother who made me what I am today but had never been in the spotlight." 

(With inputs from agencies.)