Daddy and me: 'Thanks for the cycling lesson!'

Readers share memorable pictures of their dads. Share yours too!

With Father's Day coming up on June 19, we invited readers to send in special 'Daddy and Me' pics. Here's the next set of responses!

First up we have this pic from Shradha Tiwari on behalf of her three-year-old son Ashay. She says, "My son Ashay loves and adores his dad Ashish very much. He is seen here teaching Ashay how to ride his bicycle. This is a surprise for Ashish on the special occasion of Father's Day!"

For Father's Day, we're inviting our readers to send in 'Daddy and me' pics -- memorable moments captured on camera. What better way to show your dad you care than re-living your memories?

Simply write in to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: 'Daddy and Me') with the photograph attached and the little story behind your contribution. We'll be posting the best entries right here on rediff.com all through the week!

Next we have this pic from Amit Goel who says:

My dad is the best ever in the whole world. I know all people say that, but my Dad is surely different.

He has always guided through tough times and gives me the courage to fight the world when things are not going my way. But what makes my dad unique is that he has never ever stopped me enjoying life to the fullest. He always says to me, "Enjoy life to its fullest. Time will never come back, whereas money can".

When I was a bachelor and travelling to Spain for an assignment, my dad said to me at the airport, "I never had a chance to enjoy my life in my youth, but I want you to enjoy yours." He paused, then added, "But play safe!"

Now I'm married and have a 3-year-old son -- my dad is in Mohali and I live in London, but even after all these years, I still look to him to guide me through life. I cannot end my day without talking to my father.

Love you, Dad -- so much. May you live for another 100 years.

Says Juliana Pereira:

My dad has been the most free, liberal and outgoing dad one could ever have! He taught us right from wrong and how to be principled in life right from a very early age. An excellent orator, he made us confident and uninhibited.

His strong love for the family and family bonds have enriched us from time to time. I have always shared a very strong bond with my father and even now in his struggle with his health, he never imposes any kind of negativity or sadness on us. With a smile on his face he carries on his day-to-day activity with gusto and fervour.

Thank you God for bestowing on us such a fabulous father -- even if it means having him for only one lifetime! I love my father!

And finally, Hemanth S Malapaka shares his photograph and dedication:

I am blessed with the best parents in the world. My father is not only inspiring, but he is the reason for everything that I am today.

My father Prof M Sivaramakrishna (retd) HOD, English Dept, Osmania University, is a scholar with many papers and books published to his name. One of the top three renowned scholars on Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

I have always looked up to him, all my life. I secretly try to copy the way he teaches, talks, the way he browses through the books in a bookstore and many many more things, including the way he reads his newspaper every morning!

He is always so caring and concerned about us (I have an elder brother and elder sister). There are many incidents that I remember, but the one that lingers always was my Intermediate (10+1) admission, I was eager to join one of the top three schools/colleges in Hyderabad and was waiting for the admissions list. My mother got a call on the landline and putting it on hold, she inquired with me what my subjects of choice would be. So I told her casually. In the evening, my father returns home with my fees paid at the same school that I was looking forward to attending, which left me in tears.

Now, when I talk to him every night, the varied topics that he discusses with me, the sense of humour, the intellect leaves me only asking for more. I wait all day for the evening/late-night conversations with my dad.

Love you Dad and thank you for everything.