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2012-01-06T22:51:00.000-08:00

Blue sea lagoon….

Incredible India…

Pristine Beauty…

Nostalgic Holiday….

It’s Just THE Perfect Place to be in INDIA….

How do I begin, is always a question pondering in mind when I begin writing a Travelogue. So let’s begin here with planning… and then let’s flow with the tide. It all began with the planning starting way back in June 2011 exactly 5 months before heading to the Island. The biggest dilemma was “Shall I Plan on My Own” or “Shall I head through Travel Agency”. After much thought, I decided lets plan it on own and move ahead with the travel.

Started with searching on hotels, resorts, flight, how to head.. where to land… itinerary… juggling up everything. Finally sorted out the way.. booked the flight tickets three month in Advance by Air India. Shortlisted the hotel, resorts and finally plan was ready.

23.11.11 – 24.11.11 (Hyderabad – Chennai)

Started my Andaman trip from Hyderabad Railway Station via train to Chennai Central. Booked a railway room and stayed there as we had a flight early morning next day. The retiring room at Railway Station was nice and comfy with 2 AC in Delux room. Bang… bang… ohh.. no one is knocking… the sound was due to heavy rain. Luckly rain stopped and we had our chance to explore a bit of Chennai for breakfast and lunch. Left for Marina beach and enjoyed the climate, cloudy sky. After exploring Marina beach, we turned back for Rickshaw to Chennai Central. “With friend’s advice & reading travel forums, I got to know that fairs are fixed in Chennai but might need to negotiate to get the exact fair”. Chennai Central.. how much.. one said 100 toh other said 70. Since we came in Rs.60 from Chennai central, I thought that would be fine and then we finalized one auto for Rs.60.

While enroute to Chennai Central, he took from different route and we were enjoying the view, till suddenly he said ‘your stop is here and we understood in bits and pieces. “Chennai Central” I said. “City Centre” he said. And the game begins of language war… Tamil V/s English… Outcome .. I can’t understand you.. and you can’t understand me… stop at Traffic Police Fellow was my reply. Our Translator (traffic police) helped us and Negotiated the further price which I said I would pay of being non tamil… and he shouldn’t be at loss too .. Finally Chennai Central came. Who says Language Test is essential to visit UK, USA, Australia, NZ, etc etc. instead I think Language book should be essential to visit places in India ;)

At night we visited Saravana Bhavan (heard a lot about it) for dinner. Booked a Pick up cab at night for early morning flight to PB in advance. Again downpour started and this time it was too much, was tensed about my flight… water logging… Finally caught the cab at 12.30 which was too early but was worried about water logging and rain. Though streets were filled with water but we reached by 1 am. Firstly Air India management (mis-management) gave tensed moments from my booking till this day (whether it will fly or not) & now this downpour.. was the thought going on till I finally cleared the Security Check.

25.11.11 (MAA - IXZ) – PORT BLAIR

Finally landed in the flight with vide eye open as if the flight is landed at IXZ. As the flight took off we were wondering when the island would come and when flight will land… soon due to no sleep I was in deep sleep when suddenly captain said.. we are about to land in 20 minutes and…. Wooooo… what a pleasant view of sea… soon the brown water turned into blue… and the flight landed on 8.30 am to this pristine beauty island known as ANDAMAN.

Thanks to Yatin and few messages exchanged with him, we took Auto for our resort. What a view it was. Loved our Dome shape Resort (different from normal hotel which I actually wanted) and a view to Sea. Completed the check in formality and started making plan for the day, places to travel, contacting the reception desk for travel assistance (which off course betterhalf was resisting as she wanted to Rest and I wanted to explore Andaman). Finally we planned our day and started the journey to explore port blair with a walk to beach.

Corby’s beach was around 1 km from our resort and thus we decided to walk and enjoy the nice sea breeze with sea view. After enjoying a corby’s, we took an Auto from their for the city towards Cellular Jail. Cellular Jail followed by Anthropology Museum, Gandhi Park, Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Office, Water Park was our first phase of travel when we decided to take a hault and have something good too feed ourself. Took an auto & asked him to take at some good veg restaurant. He took us to Annapurna – A very nice Vegetarian Restaurant in the market. By the time we completed the food it was 5pm and we headed for Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail.

Queue at Cellular Jail was as-if tickets are in limited no. and later tickets would be available in Black. So we thought lets both of us stand in respective queue of Gents/Ladies. As prevail in India, she got the ticket easily and very early. Enjoyed the light and sound show and then headed to our Resort. It was a tiring day with lot of travel & hardly any sleep a day before. During our visit to A&N tourism, we planned our next day & booked the tickets for Jolly Bouy Island.

HR – A viaduct

2011-07-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

HR – A Viaduct!! How many of us will believe it?

HR – A peacemaker!! Do we agree?

HR – A listening Ears!! Can we say the same?

Human Resource Department is a crucial department in any organization. There is always a conflict in any organization about relative importance of different departments in the Company viz-a-viz HR Department. It is pertinent to note that all Departments / Functions in the Company are important and an organization cannot ignore the functioning of any Department to run its business effectively.

HR always acts as a facilitator or counselor where people feel easy to share their concerns, joy, happiness as well as grievances. Here the HR becomes a care taker and performs the role of a friend.

HR is a bridge between the Organization and an Employee. HR ensures that the interest of both employee and organization is maintained to an equilibrium level and an environment of a win- win situation is created.

HR is employee’s. Just imagine if there would be no HR, who would have been managing all the employees put together. By this we can say that “HRD is at par with all the other departments too”.

“Always put yourself in others' shoes” is the famous saying, but we fail to try the same when it comes to HR department. HR is one department where a person is patience, cool, calm, organized and very humble while interacting with employees. Because that’s the department where an employee goes with all his problems, doubts, sufferings, etc and he expects atleast an ear to listen and a shoulder to put a head on.

It’s just a matter of fact that by changing our outlook, nature, being humble towards subordinates and colleague, respecting individuality; everything around us can change. In such a way one needs to understand the different departments, their work and nature of work inorder to achieve a success and work happily.

In my opinion, HR is a bridge between Organization and an Employee; and one need to walk slowly, peacefully on the same, as jumping, shaking or mishandling can lead to breakage or malfunctioning of the same. Thus, a better coordination and understanding is the important factor in smooth functioning of everyone. Hence can we say “HR – A Viaduct” is still a thing that ponders me.

Incredible India

2011-04-20T11:06:00.001-07:00

Ahmedabad-Delhi-Vaishnov Devi-Dalhousie-McLoedGanj, Dharamshala

Thanks to moi Boss who approved my leave for this Incredible India Trip. A trip which was actually in planning since December 2010 for Leh-Ladhak on Bike took an U Turn and explored other parts of North India.

Normally we say that A pilgrimage trip is possible only if God wants to call you. Well its true & I would say my Vaishnov Devi trip came true just like that. Nowhere planned till March, suddenly booked the tickets.. a bit hurdles to clear & finally God’s invitation was much stronger which surpassed all the obstacles.

Day 0 – Back packed, unsteady mind due to non sure on going for this Great & desired trip. Finally concurring everything left for train at around 4pm. We booked our tickets by Ashram Exp till Delhi & from Delhi to Jammu by Udhampur Exp. After a long time, this was my first trip fully governed by Indian Public Transport System leaving aside my Bike which helped me in exploring most of Gujarat in Last 2 years.

Day 1 - Reached Delhi in morning at around 10 AM and started planning for the day. I & my friend we both left to explore the delhi. Our first destination… of course, none other than famous Jantar Mantar; Not because its great monument to see but also because Shri Anna Hazare was there to fight against Corruption and we planned to visit the same too.

Lets head to the site first and later to Jantar Mantar. It was really nice to see lot of people supporting for anti corruption bill. Slogans were on from India to Italy… 1 Lakh to 1 Rani J Clicked few snaps… supported by signature campaign & the place was flooded with media too.

Now lets go to Jantar Mantar…. It is really a nice place. Had been to Delhi 2 times before but due to scarcity of time never explored delhi much. So this time it was number of Jantar Mantar & liked it. It was flooded with students & couples (but in very less no.) & few visitors like us.

After this, we headed to Palika Bazar, Canaught place & one more market which I am unable to recollect the name. All these places were beautiful. Canaught place was full of couple (& this time it was full) …. Each and every corner you will find one couple… never mind even we were in couple but unfortunately MALE couple… hehe…. The place was really beautiful & loved it.

With this, we planned to end our Delhi trip and head to Railway Station for our night train to Jammu. This was the first time when I really liked Delhi after being visited Delhi for 2 times before.

...to be continued...

Wildest Dream!!!!

2011-04-06T12:07:00.001-07:00

Dream… this is one word for which we live about. Dreams are mostly seen with the eyes open… and the dreams which we see during sleep are the thoughts which normally process in our mind during the day time.

Everyone has some or other dream. These are wishes, interest, ideas, which we always thought of fulfilling. Most of the time we live our life with only hopes to fulfill it. Dreams are motivation to move ahead and cherish the unseen or unturned moments.

Have you ever thought of wildest dream? A dream that can go wild - wild enough. Given a chance, what you can think of it… say climb on a mountain... Or jumping from Mount Everest…. Rather say even better... Going to moon or jumping from the moon. Now let’s think... How many of these are realistic or how many of these can actually come true… We never know... since it’s a dream which is wild enough to fulfill.

One of such wild dream …rather let me be precise by calling it “Wildest Dream” is seen by me too. Can anyone guess it… Common Guys its not about bike drive to USA… or Back packing… I too think something else too sometimes J

How about a cricket match between India and Pakistan. Now you all would say what’s wildest in that. So here it goes…

Stadium is fully crowded, jam packed…last ball of the game… A team needs 2 runs from 1 ball to win… it’s a last wicket…imagine the anxious moment and pressure at that time. Bowler bowls the ball & batsman is about to touch the same…. The ball is hit and player runs…. What… bowler appeals for LBW & batsman is running. Umpire is in dilemma… there is no UDR system!!!

Heck what’s wild in that… Here’s it!!!

The stadium is on International Border of India and Pakistan, half the ground falls in India and other half in Pakistan with Pitch being divided equally. Now imagine the situation, it’s fully packed with visitors from India and Pakistan not limiting to only two nations but from few other countries too. So last ball, 2 runs… doesn’t matter which side is bowling or batting… think about the situation, experience the heart beat, put yourself as one of the visitor or if need to experience the pressure then put yourself as bowler or batsman or if you need to experience the thrill then be the UMPIRE !!!!

How wild it is now….. J

Diverted Trip to Black Buck Sanctuary

2011-01-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

Plan... unplanned... finalized....modified....almost cancelled...etc etc etc...

A week long planning in mind to visit Narara Island seemed to be finalised day before yesterday after getting 1 confirmed participation and 3 positive response. However, I was soo happy to know that all the 4 have confirmed yesterday afternoon... was feeling like a dream to travel narara island and see corals is about to come true...

However... as thought 3 cancelled giving their own reasons at last moment at night....

Now what... called to that 1 guy who was ready but had a condition that he doesnt has a bike and would be pillion on moi bike. I was ready.. however sometime destiny has more plans... and got an imp mail about some work and i had to be here on sunday.... Now what.. again plan was on the verge of cancellation... discussed the same with the guy... he was little sad but supportive looking after my urgency of work....

Though since i had made a plan and got a confirmed reply from one.. i dint felt to cancel the same... however took some time from him and told him to call back in sometime.....

thinking thinking thinking....

Finally... after calculating every thing... i decided to move ahead with the plan with a condition that we would return back on sunday afternoon.

Left room at 4Am... it was damn damn chilled... may be temp would be around 6-7 degrees... thats what we felt.... break after break every 30Km drive.... slow speed due to low visibility & cold wind.. make us rework on our plan & time constraint... we thought to divert our trip to Black Buck Sanctuary in Velavadar region in Bhavnagar....

Taking U turn from limdi to Dhanduka instead of limdi to Rajkot made us reach Dhanduka in time..

Had breakfast at Honest in limdi... and photo session on the way to dhanduka made the trip enjoying....

Reached the sanctuary at around 11Am. One of the important thing that need to be taken care is that we need our own vehicle to visit the sanctuary inside... 2 wheelers/3 wheelers are not allowed.. if 4 wheeler is not there then one need to walk inside...

And the Gates opened

As we say its difficult to find lion in forest... and tiger in there premise... here too the same thing follows.. one cant see black buck so easily.... atleast that was the case with us...

Bhoom... entered inside and found neil gai waiting for us... for the picture.. with a nice pose... moved ahead and found huge bunch of them.... later saw eagle.. few birds... but dint got any trace of Black buck....

Few more Km and saw normal deer... few more km and saw the gate in front "What we came so far & the feild is soo open yet we cant find a single black buck".... seems like "yeh logo ne sirf fotu laga rakha hain & invite tourist onli to see the same" replied a friend... to this guide started saying.. nahi woh dhup hain na toh woh beech main jaake so gaye honge.. etc etc...

Atleast in between the bushes & small water body we traced a black buck... moved little ahead and found many.. moved little more ahead... &.. my goodnesss there was soooo many.... felt that .. the guide was right....

clicked few snaps... got outside & then a friend took us on different unexplored areas.. which were really nice.

Saw few migrant birds... open salt field... clicked snap..moved ahead. Had lunch at local hotel... food was good but was very spicy...

Finally we left the place at around 4.45pm... and drive down till Gandhinagar without any hault which made us cover distance of around 135km in 2.30 hours...

Finally a Good day spent in exploring the less explored destination.. leaving me good memories & making me think of my next destination :)

Unplanned Trip - II

2010-12-20T23:14:00.001-08:00

Somnath

A snoozing alarm.. A fight between bed & eyes… A loud voice from side by… & day begins. As planned two of us got up at 6 Am inorder to move ahead with the trip to somnath. Neil as we thought was still fighting with time to get up. Finally after water shower on him, he woke up.

The view outside our room was amazing. Greenery was surrounding the room & the place.. whereas greenery(up you all got it right ;) ) was surrounding our views thru eyes too ;). Finally at around 7:45Am we left for Somnath. A few snaps on our way to somnath, tea & fueling the bike took some time.

Reaching Somnath at round 9.30Am, we were thronged by people. Someone suggesting the guesthouse, someone suggesting the parking and a few was asking for money in god’s name. We finally parked the bike in parking lot & got ready to get inside the temple following all security checks.

Neil was our back keeper along with camera, mobiles and belts. He waited outside till I and Rahul went inside the temple for Darshan. The temple was very nice & environment was pleasant. After darshan & having Brunch at Somnath we left from there following the route of Junagadh, Rajkot to Ahmedabad.

This time we need to cover 450Km towards our journey back to Gandhinagar. Leaving from there at 11.30Am we planned our haults and approximate speed to be maintained, but forgot the road, traffic that we might encounter to maintain the same J

Luckily we got nice way and less traffic. Taking haults after every hour it was very relaxing for our backs and bumps. Snaps followed during the haults & special Kaju’s too from Rahuls bag. It was like a relaxed break along with power fuel for the stomach.

Finally we took our much awaited Lunch Break at around 2.30 Pm after crossing Rajkot at some Indian local Restaurant written in a special way as “Restoruant” J Few more hours of driving.. break… driving and then another hault for Tea. This hault is always special which I love most during the bike trips. The last hault for Tea shall come at local hut where Rope Bed is there to relax along with sipping the tea in plate.

Oh god, it was 7.30Pm and we were about 70Km away from Ahmedabad, when we found that one of our bike got into Reserve. And to our surprise we dint found any pump till 30Km ahead. No idea about petrol pump and 5-10km max bike would run, a petrol pump was seen in the glimpse of light. Hope we get petrol over there was all we thought about. A dim light, a boy and a pump that’s what we saw while entering & praying for our luck.

Finally refueling the tank and around 40Km of drive took us to Infocity, Gandhinagar. Let’s go to CCD… Rahul shouted with much enthusiasm. Oh Girls were sitting inside… so we got the idea of this enthusiasm after such a long journey. Let’s end the trip with a cup of coffee… Rahul said. It was rejuvenating and thus Neil was convinced too. I am always eager to visit CCD… so it was not a bad idea I thought ;)

Atlast at 14539Km and at around 8.30Pm our trip came to an end. 870Km, 20 Hours of drive, 39 hours of Trip covering Gir and Somath… I feel it was successful and a dream trip. The best part was driving through lanes of forest, watching lion & lioness together and a rare sight of Jackal and Leopard was like a cherry on the cake.

With this note, I would like to say “Please do Visit Forest, to see the nature, to experience their living & to experience the silence.” In addition, please do not harm nature, save it for the future of animals, do not disrupt their living, do not throw garbage in their home & ENJOY!!! J

Unplanned Trip

2010-12-09T04:44:00.000-08:00

GIR Forest

F*** !!! What the hell is this? What was the need to do that… was in the mind of Neil. Sir, I am from Delhi, Rahul uttered… which was of no help. Keep quite else we will complicate the misunderstanding… was in the mind of Nihit.

A trip unplanned till 2200 Hrs, a mind game till 2300 Hrs, modified… cancelled….at 2315Hrs…. and finally 90% confirmed till 2300 Hrs. Please do come, No… yes… ok… what if… no… yes.. not possible.. finally from initially 4 people, 3 were in place to which landed with only 2 confirming for the unscheduled trip to GIR Forest in Junagadh District of Gujarat.

I think Rahul will come, Neil responded. Then why don’t you call him.. Nihit said. He is obedient guy who will not leave the classes however he loves bike ride and might join the trip if motivated. Lets do it, Nihit said to Neil. Finally at 0130 Hrs in early morning after motivating Rahul and solving his unsolved query, making him dream the wild royal safari on lion, giving him the feel of jungle… hope he did felt in the same way :D and few misrepresentation of KM, Rahul finally agreed.

After long discussion, sleepless night need to wake up early morning, the trip which was in corner of mind till evening 1900 Hrs, Nihit felt it’s going to be true few hours down the line. Finally Rahul arrived at 0330 Hrs and after sleeping for 1 hour, trio geared up to hit the road.

0533 Hrs & the headlight flashed on the road, bike meter showing at 13679KM hit the road. 3 hours of drive and we reached Limbdi where thanks to google map we took inside road to GIR. Bad road patches in between were more of bumpers to bump than shock absorber to control it. 1300 Hrs reaching at Dhari with almost empty food tank, it was a turn to refill the same after refilling fuel tank at Gadhda few hrs and few KM back.

75 KM and we will reach the only abode of Asiatic Lion was the only ray of hope left after having a long drive while having the Gujarati thali. Food during long drive is truly tasty, may be because you are much hungry and taste doesn’t matter much or may be the dhaba owner knows the taste better than the urban hoteliers.

The adventure was waiting for us which we found only after leaving Dhari. Roads… better say path holes were more disastrous to the bump so you can think what it would have been to back and the body. My lovely bike, how much pain it would have been to her on such an ill managed road was the only tears in my eyes.

30 KM and we hit the best road towards our destination. Straight road, smooth surface and surrounded by trees gave the feeling of forest and wild hope to see Lion walking in front of us, which only happens in movies. 18KM were left and we were shocked to see the wild jungle in front of us with no real roads left ahead. Call to Forest Officials and ask about the route… Nihit told to Neil. After confirming from Forest Officials, Neil told that we are on the right way and need to move from here for another 18 KM to reach the Forest Office.

Rahul was clueless to all this, thinking what am I doing with this 2 wild creatures until he reached the Forest Road. Woow this is truly amazing. We were doing adventure in Forest of the bike where only we can see Gipsy in most of the forest. Humpty dumpty ride of 18 Km filled with excitement, watching deer’s, peacock, Nandi Cow, etc on side, hoping to get a glimpse of Lion, Leopards we drove for another few KM finally reaching the forest office.

Sir! Please allow us to go into the forest.. Nihit & Neil pleaded. The last Gypsy time was till 1530 Hrs and we reached at around 1600 Hrs. Finally after requesting him and telling him about our trip from Gandhinagar, he agreed at one condition that we need to get out by 1800Hrs. Doesn’t matter.. All shouted as we were about to enter the forest on an adventure ride.

Our Guide were very enthusiastic and helpful who told us about 1400 Sq. KM Gir Forest, habitat, lion, forest, migrated rubber tree, mating season of lion, nature of lion, when to go near lion and when not to go, etc etc etc.

Woow, look that… Neil and Rahul shouted. Nihit looking here and there couldn’t figure out the King & the Queen even with 2 huge glasses. And finally we moved little near and found this splendid moment when Lion and Lioness was sitting together. It was marvelous!!! An experience which cannot be put in words. You all are lucky, our guide said. People visit no. of times even to see lion but you are lucky enough to see the couple which is a rare sight.

What a feeling it was, with thoughts flowing in mind that our trip was successful. To this we moved ahead after clicking few snaps. Which all animals are there in the forest, we asked. There are leopards, Jackle, deer, etc. Can we see Leopard, one of us asked enthusiastically. Leopards are rarely seen was the answer from our guide. Even in my life time I had seen them only 5 to 10 times. Sadness flowing on our face, we left the place chit chatting about jungle, happenings in and around jungle. He shared his experiences and tourist inflow in GIR.

Hey see that, Neil said. Whats that Nihit asked. That’s Jackle… Rahul said. As usual it is bit difficult for Nihit to identify animals easily, all of us haulted for a few minutes. Clicked few snaps, again looked at jackle which was in pair. Guide was very happy and was saying again and again that we are lucky to see jackle too.

Kash, hum Leopard bhi dekh le… Nihit said. It will be like cherry on the cake. A van standing ahead of us was trying to peep somewhere. we haulted behind them and asked curiously what’s there? There’s the leopard… again Neil spotted. Woow… there is no words now. It was the most amazing moment of the trip. Lion in couple, Jackle in pair and now leopard.. What more can we ask for.

With this clock ticked at 1745 Hrs and we scheduled to leave the jungle. Sharing our experience with each other, we left the jungle at 1800 hrs. After having a tired day, we booked a hotel, had dinner and were on bed. Few hours of chit chat, sharing experiences, ghost stories (which normally is topic of sharing other than girl, love story, movie topic, etc) we called it a day.

Seeing a road sign of 45Km Somnath, while entering the jungle we made our plan to leave for somnath early morning while we were in the Gypsy. Knowing about our Somnath schedule early morning and with no sleep during earlier night, even nocturnal Rahul thought to sleep and atleast give rest to his bump along with the eyes. :)

Rann Riders - 2

2010-03-06T07:48:00.001-08:00

After a tiring & adventurous day 1, we got up little late on Day 2. It was 10am when we got ready, had tea made of Goat Milk, photo shot with the family and was about to leave. Reached Dholavira – Escavated Site in less than 5 minute ride. Had visited the museum and later to the site. It was spectacular view from the site as it was surround by Rann all over. The site was of Harappan Civilization which was around 4500 Years old. One of the most important things that one should see was their management during that era. The drainage system, water preservation was amazing.

After roaming for around 45min we started making our plan for next hault. We were very hungry by that time and were not sure what we will get on our way back to Khavda. Thus we visited to Tourism board hotel and requested them to serve us Poha & tea. Filling our stomach, we took few bottles of water along with us and left for Khavda.

Due to security reason & wet Rann we were not able to take the shorter route of 36KM and inturn we were forced to take the route of Khavda through Bhuj which was around 360Km. We started our bike in full swing & left for the day from Dholavira. One the way to Khavda we did our refueling for stomach & to bike too.

Finally at 5PM we were on the edge to Bhuj. Called Jeetu (a CS friend who helped us a lot on this journey) and met him on Bhuj Bus stand. Later had chit chat session with him & his friend (who came from England) along with the tea. It was around 7.30PM when we finally decided to leave towards Khavda which is around 70Km from Bhuj.

9.30PM and we reached Khavda. Shocked, confused… what not when we heard, saw that there is neither food shop nor accommodation available in Vishram Grah (Govt. Guest House). Jeetu… was the call. We called him again and as usual he helped us and arranged a place in village where we had our dinner. The family was very nice & kind. The most important thing was we were part of local people who were so helpful & kind in nature. It was a dream come true to see their village & be part of it, no matter for short period of time.

It was 11.30 when we decided to move ahead and take a night hault at Kala Dungar temple which was around 20Km from Khavda village on the top of the hill. Finally driving on curves & under full moon light we reached the top. After having a discussion amongst us & with the incharge of the Dharamshala there, we thought to do camping & put our tent there. 2 of us slept in the tent whereas other 2 slept outside the tent.

The view from top of the hill was splendid. Rann was like a heaven. Words will fell short to explain the view & experience we had from the top of the hill looking at white shield of salt like a snow field. It’s just like a million dollar wish came true. Finally it was 2 Am and we decided to sleep and get up early in the morning to view the Rann at the time of sun rise.

Rann Riders -1

2010-03-02T21:59:00.000-08:00

If you want to go Kutch you should go by Bike or by car, Vikas Said. I was thinking to go to Shirdi, Ajanta Ellora… but hearing this, I started wandering and googling to find the distance & exploring the nearby areas. Contacted a friend & posted in couchsurfing about my plans. Finally at the end of the day we were 4 on 3 bikes to kick off our Adventure Journey at 5 Am next day.

Day 1: Gandhinagar – Santalpur – Rann – Dholavira

6082… The meter reading of my bike when I started the journey. The journey was going smoothly till we crossed Santalpur and found that the way we shortlisted by mapping and the road that we were on are actually different. Stop… Leo Shouted. Let’s see the way in map… I said. We started our mobile & tried to track our way. Started asking few passerby but no one has ever heard about Dholavira there. Let’s adventure out… lets take the route which our mapping suggests…. Though we had an idea that we might get lost in the rann as there is no proper road there.

Almost lost… in the middle of rann. It was very difficult to move ahead with the bike as it was full of sand. To this suddenly 1 bike broke down & it stopped. F&*K it!! How will we move ahead now.. there is no one here… 1 shouted. Lets pull it out to the nearby village. To this we found there is no one to guide us where is the village. Rann is full of open area where you won’t ever find a single leaf… leave about anything else. Anyhow we started moving.. Met 1-2 villagers.. with no clear idea about how far is Bela village. Got an idea to tie the bike with a Thread to another bike and pulled the same. Finally reached the Check post of BSF. Had water there and counted him for the way ahead. With this we started our journey again and lucky met a nice person who repaired our bike and we started our journey towards Belasar. Belasar is a place from where we can go to Dholavira. (Jeetu.. A CSer had suggested this way. Thanks to him due to which we were getting out properly)

Finally we reached Belasar… full of thrust & hunger. But can you think our adventure would leave us soo soon. No.. was the answer. Their was no shop which can offer us the food. We had some soft drinks and water. On requesting to the shop owner.. he informed about a home ahead who offers food to people. We fueled our bike from his shop & was about to start when my bag got tore. Shit!!! What the hell is this… now how to repair it out. Tried hard but unfortunately nothing could be done. Bought a big plastic bag and put my bag in it. Tied the same with thread on the back of bike and moved ahead to find that house for some hot food.

Ganesh Bhai…. Ganesh Bhai… please open the door. The family was sleeping. Knocked a lot and finally they opened the door and was very happy to see us there. They were ready to offer lunch too. Finally we decided to have Poha & tea as we need to leave early. The family was very nice & carring. Aunty made a full big pan of Poha & Big jug of tea.

Finally we had our food & left for Dholavira. Wooow…. That’s excellent. We were in the middle of Rann with full of White Sheild of Salt on both the side of road. The view of amazing. It was just like a snowy field or say the dry sea with white power on it. We took out our cameras and started with photo session. After spending 30min there we started our journey to Dholavira.

Reaching Dholavira, we met Mr. Duda… a local guy who offered us a place to stay in his home. Splendid… was a house. Its like a dream home where I always wanted to visit. It was very very local with chulla, goat, bunga (a small mud huts), open space, flooring made of cow dung… and the food was local too. Bajre ki roti, lassan ki chatni & alu ki sabji. Woow.. no words can express the feeling that we had.

Later at night we went to Rann Again to see it in the moon light. It was awsum, shining like anything. On our journey there we met an Australian couple, Andy and his wife who were on a road trip from Australia to all countries. They had been on a tour since past 2.5 years and was in India since past 1 year. They had brought their own Caravan along with them.

Our journey of Day 1 ended with Night Tea at Duda’s home & we slept.

FlashBack:

The day included many other adventures like urgent need of change in bike oil, almost empty tanks, riding in an unknown area with no sign board nor any idea where we are heading, etc.

Road to Modhera (Sun Temple)

2010-01-03T22:35:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Teju, due to him the trip came true. Sun Temple very well known as Surya Mandir is a wonderful heritage site to look at. Yesterday 3^rd January 2010, with the opening of the New Year my first travel trip too came ahead. Almost finalized on Saturday and with no mood on Sunday we shed off the plan to see Sun Temple. However, sometimes destiny has its own way and suddenly with no expectation I got a call from Teju – a friend who was in dilemma on whether to go or not on this trip till the day before.

Finally, it was his call and immediate acceptance by me and my relatives that it turned out. It was around 100Km journey from my place with took us around 3 hours in bike including lunch, refueling to reach the place. Sun Temple was superb that’s was I can say.

Located in the midst of some village around 25 Km from Mehsana with beautiful surroundings, lush green environment and cold breeze flowing around. I would suggest a must visit for the travelers who travel to Gujarat or is on the way to Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mount Abu, Udaipur.

Images of Sun Temple

3A Trip – 3

2010-01-01T01:06:00.000-08:00

Good Morning, Good Morning… abee uth…. Subah hogayi mamuuuu…. Errr… my eyes opened with all good words that flown through my ears. My cousin was singing all this ragas to wake me up. It was 7Am and we planned to leave by 8AM for our onwards journey. Almost by 8.15Am we were ready and also completed the Darshan at Temple. Had snacks outside the temple on a tea & snacks stall. Nice hot Gujarati snacks started our day.

We put on our gears and started the bike for the onward journey to Vasda, Awha and to Saputara. It took almost 1 hour to reach Vasda where we halted to have tea and relaxing our straight posture of bike. It was around another 1 hour journey from Vasda to Awha. The roads to awha were too scenic. Bike ride made it much more pleasing and it was a dream come true. Trees on both the side, hills in front, water flowing on the sides… what more one can think off. Yes, How Romantic… unfortunately we both were without any companion though… hehehe.

What is this… I shouted. To this my cousin reacted… What… what happen to you. See the meter … I mean fuel meter… Very less fuel left. We need to find the pump or else.. Bike can go down easily on slope… ofcourse one can’t push it to top to find the pump. Chill… he said. We can easily drive around 60-70Km even with this fuel and in the mean while we can get the fuel at Awha.

Huh… Y should I only worry, let’s enjoy the beauty… I said. Took on my camera and started clicking the snaps and took few videos too. Finally we reached Awha… It was a nice small place with lake in the front of the city and Petrol Pump on left. Ofcourse my eyes were more on petrol pump than Lake. We made the tank full and asked the attendant… “Is their anything to see in Awha”… No … he said. You can only see and visit places in Saputara… there is nothing much to see over here. “Why did he used the word Much”… I wondered… bcoz this mean.. there is something to see here.

Confused… I asked another fellow few steps ahead… “Brother… What all places are their to visit in Awha”… Nothing… he said. If you want, you can see this lake. Waah… Said I. The lake where all people/localities were busy in washing there….. $$$$$$$.... hehehe…. Chal.. lets go.. I said to my cousin. And we left for our onward journey to Saputara.

As expected… the view was amazing and it was full of trees all around. I was enjoying the back seat of the bike with the camera and few wafers in hand. Finally after riding for another 50Km something, we reached Saputara. A nice Fountain at the centre welcomed us.

Looking at the Restaurant, we just thought lets fill the stomach first & entered into it. Having lunch, we thought about inquiring for room rates to the attendant there. From my travelling experience I learned that it’s always better to ask few local people about the rates prevailing in hotels, so that I don’t get cheated. Hahaha... what a joke… I said. Why what happened… asked the attendant. I and my cousin were looking at one another thinking on what did he said. The attendant uttered the rates of rooms that were prevailing during this holiday…. Sir “It starts from Rs.2000 to Rs. 5000”. What more we could have said to this. We paid the bill and left the restaurant.

Looking at the map of saputara, we though “Since this is a very small place, with not much to see” Why don’t we use the bike and the time that we have and leave in the evening back to Mahua. The manager of the restaurant was behind us and heard this. Shall I give you all my 2 cent of advice… he said. Yes sure, Why not … cousin replied. You both are thinking in the right direction boys… he told. Saputara is very small and also you are on adventure trip and not on romantic… you can do this. Be it a comment or anything… he was speaking the logic. It doesn’t serve to waste money on just a night hault.. I thought.

We took this opportunity & asked him.. Which all places are there to see here. Finger on top… What… I asked.. Looking at his finger. That’s the map and the board which shows you everything… go there and check that out….. he said.

There was this Echo Garden, Jain Temple, Rose Garden, Rope way, Sunset & Sunrise point (as it is always there in all the hill stations), Boating. The sites were divided on two side… We can say North and South. To south it was Echo Garden, Jain Temple & Rose Garden and other was on other side. We preferred south before and left for the same. The Rose garden started and ended… we dint even realized, as their were few roses placed inside the garden. So we directly headed to Jain temple… did darshan their and left for echo point.

Huh…. Ni…… Sou….. errr… Where the hell is this echo point. By the time we try to hear the echo.. our voice got stucked within us. Its at that top… I cant even utter a word… leave the echo to come. Anyhow we climbed the top and sat there for few minutes till the time we get our nerves back on track. Took out the water bottle, added instant pack of nimbu pani.. had it. Ahhhh… what a relief.. I said. And The words started coming out from the mouth.

The view was very good from the top, but there was nothing much to do over there. So we left in few minutes and headed towards North. On the top was the rope way. Luckily this side of the rope way dint had any line and thus we got the chances to sit in the rope way without any hussle & waste of time. When we headed to other side, we found that people on that side were waiting since past 2 hours to get their turn. Lucky… I said.

Clicked few snaps from top…. Clicked few snaps of couples who were sitting in front of us.. who requested us to click their snap… ofcourse from their camera. Enjoyed the height and the view. It was an approximately 15-20 min ride. Took the bike back and came down towards Boating point. Now… we were not lucky here.. as the waiting was of around 30 Minutes and it was around 4 PM. We thought since we need to go down again… and since it’s a hilly area we should reach our destination before it gets dark.

We left the place and this time took the route of Wagai instead of Awha so that we can cover one more spot. This time the roads were very bad… full of humpty dumty ride…. Holes… uneven… what not. Finally after ride for 4 hours we reached our destination.

This time we did get lost once near a village called unai… but somehow we managed through small lanes and shortcuts to get back on our normal track. However, the journey was very good and enjoyed every moment of the same.

Next day we took the National Highway instead of State Highway. Driving on National Highway is much more adventurous as compared to State Highway. It is full of Risk and life resides on the edge. 75-80-82-79-80…. Ohhh… this was the speed by which we were driving the bike. I was on my toes most of the time.. praying that I reach home safely. Finally journey came to an end as i reached home and my eyes were preparing to see some new place in the next trip. Thus I started to think now on “Where & How will be my next trip”.

Happy New Year - 2010

2009-12-31T10:54:00.000-08:00

The year begins now and my first impression lands on the online world. With this new beginning, I take the opportunity to wish all my readers A Very Happy New Year 2010. I hope this year brings all the positive energy that you require & great success ahead.

A few glimpse of New Year Eve at Gandhinagar.

3A Trip - II

2009-12-30T22:56:00.000-08:00

As the mind was boggling on various issues, the uncertain plans made more concentration on mind to mingle around. Tring Tring…. The phone rang, hey at what time you would be reaching my place…. Voice came from other end. Surprisingly it was my cousin’s call. Oh… now it was like… threads were unwinding & I was able to see the path ahead too saputara through the mist.

We discussed over half an hour, with the help of Gujarat Tourism’s map in my cousins hand and Google at my desk. Humpty dumpty sat on the wall & I & cousin chalked out the plan. Finally, things moved on and next day morning at 8.35Am my bike started its engine. The 3A trip begins.

Heading towards Kalol, near Baroda my bike took a 142KM ride through Chiloda, Dehgam, Kapadganj, Dakor, Galteshwar on the smooth roads till I land to dunde… The roads from dunde to Kalol was full of hips and humps. Though I enjoyed the journey of 3 hours till I reached my cousins place. We had a lunch at his home and then after little discussions with uncles our tentative way ahead plans were ready.

Leaving at 2PM from Kalol through Halol, Pavagad, we reached Rajpipla to see Sardar Sarovar Dam. The journey was very good due to the well connectivity & signs at the road. We reached around 4.30PM to dam. Thinking what to do next, we thought to have Amul Kool & discuss the route the guys over there. There suggestion helped us and we took the shorter route to rajpipla and way ahead from there.

75kmph, cold breeze, steep turns… almost eyes open with no sign of blink…… What you doing…. I shouted to my cousin…. As the truck passed us. Huuuuu…. Saved…. My heart said. Are brother “Mere shaadi abhi baki hain” pyaar se chala…. I told him. Too this… bugger raised the speed by 5kmph and took it to 80kmph and said “Toh maine kaunsi shaadi karli hain”…. With camera in my hand and thoughts in my mind… I said to myself… enjoy the speed & let him drive…. Enjoy the adventure & let the wind blow…

We took a route to Mandvi and thought that by the time sun sets we should reach there, so that we don’t need to drive at night. Anyhow we reached there by 7.30PM. Saw an Jain store with the name “Vardhaman… something something”. Uncle can we get any Dharamshala or Guesthouse over here… I asked. No … this is small town and thus not much facility is available… was his reply. How far is Mahua from here… my cousin interrupted. He had been to Mahua before and was aware about the Dharamshala and other arrangements there. Its around 40-50 Km from here… Go to Bardoli & change the route from there was his answer.

What… What are you saying… at this night, with no sight of light; cold breeze on height & traffic on right… I wont drive…. I shouted. Don’t worry I will drive & take you alright.. he replied. Waah.. I wanted this only, I said to myself. While on the way to Bardoli we saw a very nice decorated temple. Lets see this, I said to my cousin. We parked the bike, took out the helmet, bags and shoes. Went inside the temple…. It was very beautiful. The temple was of Saibaba.

After haulting for 10 minutes & few snaps, we again geared ourself for another 20-30Km journey. Took help of few localites in knowing the roads and finally reached Mahua at 8.30PM. After keeping our lugguage in the Hall at Dharamshala, we headed for dinner at Chamunda Hotel which is around 1KM from there. Had Dalfry, Sev Tamato ki Sabji and Roti… The best Gujju food, I love while on travel.

Vasda, Awha….. Saputara, Daman….. Wagai, Shirdi…. Diu, Girnarji…. Errrr….. Girls… Noooo… Food…. Tring Tring…. Tring Tring…. With all this topics and discussions we both landed on our phones… the best thing during travel to share the experience with your close ones. I started talking with my close pals in Hyderabad, Jaipur, Beawer, Gandhinagar and my cousin started his talks with his closed ones in Baroda, Dakor, Mumbai (I heard him silently… and that’s how I knew J )

Lights off and we ended our day long journey starting from Gandhinagar till Mahua… the KM started at 2704 when I left Sec 29 and it was 3115 till we reach Mahua…

3A Trip

2009-12-29T21:46:00.000-08:00

1 Bike, 2 Idiots, 3 Days, 11 Districts and 1050 KM that’s what can make this journey too adventurous. An Amazing Adventure trip, that’s what I would call it. It all began with a dream to travel to some place far enough on cycle. Those were the days when I used to nurture this dream. It was around Year 2000 when I had just passed my school and entered into college. The dream was to travel Daman on cycle from Vasai – a place outskirts’ to Mumbai (where I used to live at that time). Though being a kid and no access to cycle, it never came true. Yet the dream was in eyes with full power in mind & heart to fulfill the same.

Things changed and the circumstances too. A kid was now grown up kid with Bike in hand leave the cycle. Daman got more adventurous and was replaced with Saputara. Now this time, more seriousness in eyes and risk in heart, I discussed the plans with friends. One said “sounds good but let me think” another said “What? Are you mad?” …. Wow Now I need to ask him that Am I Mad? I murmured “Buddy Since birth I am listening this and you are not new to say the same”.

Things moved on “No No No” was the answer from most of them. I got bucked and thought to change the plan. Later I modified this adventure trip of bike and asked them “Lets go to Saputara – May be by Bus”. Yes we can do that – Said one. To this another said “Yes, I wish to come too but probably we would leave another day and not on 24^th” he had his commitments. Unfortunately things did’nt moved as planned.

Surprisingly, I got another idea and discussed the same with one of my cousin. What you saying “By Bus? But you initially told me by Bike. Oh yeah I remembered “I did had a talk with him 2-3 weeks back and he was quite interested too”. Ok doesn’t matter we can go on bike…. I said. To this he said let’s see I shall confirm you by evening.

With no hopes of going to Saputara, plans for other places such as Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh National Park, Gir Forest, Dholavera, Pirotan Island, Mandhvi Beach, etc got in vain too due to some or other constraints. This was the first time when I was irritated as 4 days holidays and I don’t have any plan nor company to visit anywhere?

Huh… that’s what I said to myself. And then I started searching for websites and finding people who can accompany me… be it strangers but I would love to find some company… that’s what I told to myself. With this hope in eyes… I started posting in few forums. On this I also discussed about this with few of my friends from Singapore. Asked them, how you all plan your trip that too solo? What motivates you? Yes few of my Singapore friends are great traveler and that too solo. I would love to learn these tricks from them. To this Yashira & Fang Wie both replied…. Its more of adventure, fun, loving yourself, exploring yourself, etc etc. I was like… whatttt… and how about difficultly that one might face if one gets stuck somewhere? That’s what more adventurous…. Hehehe and how you plan it… said one. I am like “Amazing, you all should be nominated with Travel Oscar (thought in my mind). But thanks to them, who motivated and showed me another way of travelling.

Well to this, I again got back on search of my travel partner and planning my trip and suddenly on last day, i.e 24^th Dec 2009 at around 3PM I made a call to my cousin. I was about to initiate my call, when I got reply on chat from my friend that “let’s go on 25^th Night instead of day” and I was like “leave it, let’s cancel the plan” as I don’t like to waste the time. What will I do sitting at home on 25^th? We will go for a movie 3 idiot, he said. I will be going tonight; I had already booked the tickets… I replied. To this I was dishearten, as I don’t like to cancel my travel plans L

The phone got disconnected and the plans were shattered too. I was sitting with sad face, hoping some miracle takes place. I can travel alone, as I never been before? I don’t have any company as of now? I don’t want to go to some nearby places or Mumbai as many were going there and I had been to such places numerous times. What should I do…..

P.S: Part 2 in process.

A Dream Come True

2009-12-13T23:54:00.001-08:00

It was dreams come true – a dream seen through an open eye.

A dream seen through the day light.

A Dream unleashed.

A dream cherished throughout the life.

The day when B School word used to sell in a premium, when MBA meant Finance & MBA (Finance) was Ahmedabad. It was that day somewhere in mid of 2000 when I heard first time that highly talented people land into Ahmedabad to pursue MBA in Finance. Without knowing what is MBA and F or Finance, I started cherishing the dream of coming to Ahmedabad someday for pursuing this three letter word MBA.

It was that day and it is today that I actually landed into “Worlds toughest institute to get admission for MBA or one of the Best B School in Management in the world”. Though MDP program – the one in which I was participating is altogether different from MBA/PGO offered by IIM. But yet the dreams to sit in IIM A, participate, reside and engage with the knowledge of Professor of IIM A came true.

Since it’s a week Program @ IIM, I got an opportunity to be at hostel too. It feels like in cloud nine with a flag in hand saying “A Dream Come True”.

I would like to thank the God and the management of Moi Company for nominating me for this program.

Somewhere, someone has rightly said “Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true”.

|| Government & Young Indian ||

2009-12-04T02:45:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered why only in politics there is no age barrier. I asked myself? All the government jobs, be it Bank exam or entry level in PSU or even IAS is governed by entry level age criteria but then why is only Politicians have the liberty to join at any time and exit at anytime.

Do we select/elect our minister’s voluntary or are we bounded to select them indirectly. Ever questioned yourself on this? Thus think for a while. We say India is a young country and around 70% of india’s pollution in youngsters than how come there are so many oldies in politics.

While 70 per cent of India’s population is below 40 years of age, 80 per cent of India’s politicians are over 70 years. A time has come to change the rules of the game in Indian politics for an emerging India, aspiring to become part of the developed world, says PRABHAT KUMAR.

Source: Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications || Friday, Feb 06, 2009

http://www.blonnet.com/2009/02/06/stories/2009020650150800.htm (accessed on 4.12.09)

Despite that we are been ruled by oldies. Isn’t this unfair, since today in the time of globalization where each country is moving with its own pace, one might leave behind just because of politics and those decade old rules and regulations.

What? My mind shouted….. Wait… I told again to myself.

I am not opposing the ruling of aged person in politics but I have a different point of view. Youngsters shall be recruited in government and may be placed in each department along with the experienced fellows. This would help in understanding the young minds and device policies. This would help in bridging the gap between the thinking of the experienced fellow and what youngsters demand or wish to see the future India. Development is the key to success and thus devising the policies towards development/growth centric is very essential.

The best example would be of climate change. As young Indians are the one who will bear the fruit or will suffer if the right action is not taken at this point. Thus the key to success is more youngsters may be involved in the politics and even the politics shall be inculcated with professionalism. This would not only change the outlook of politics nor the politicians but also of the country.

Corp-O-Rate Glitz

2009-12-03T06:37:00.000-08:00

Corporate or Corp-o-rate, what’s it all about. Is it superficial or is it professionalism. Is it perfection or it is dependence. There are many theories and do’s & don’t hindering around. What to do and what not to do in the corporate world. What to do during the interview and what not to do during the interview. Ever wondered if everything is working under this do’s and don’ts than how everyone can performs or delivers to the extent one is to.

Corporate is all about irregularities, one success is mostly dependent on others. In such a scenario, a single shake can bring a big momentum. It’s like a bullwhip effect. Corporate is full of uncertainty. You never know who can bug you when. It’s just like a fish in a sea. Where there is not only external threat but a threat can be from within.

1 rotten mango can spoil the entire basket is very true. In case of corporate world, one rotten mango can make many other rotten. Though 1 rotten mango can be looked as rotten but in some case that mango has an extreme quality which none others might have and thus corporate take along with it.

In fact the other view point here can be, everyone is unique and rotten for others. When one flourishes others don’t like and this moves on. Thus it’s a tit-for that. The good old days where life was a journey and hurdles were station, this dint create much problem. But in today’s world where life is a journey and hurdles are considered setback which can be overcome by money, this creates a problem.

But to be frank enough, one should consider this corp-o-rate world as a Family and not a money minting machine. Than the day will come where one will be considered relative of other and collogue will be treated as none other than a member of a family. As the world is moving and the globalization is the key to development. Thus in this pace, the only way to move ahead is compromise, adjust, do what you like and follow the rules; finally its your home and you need to keep it clean.

Asian Youth Energy Summit - 2009

2009-10-17T22:51:00.000-07:00

30 Foreign participants belonging to 10 different Nation, sharing a common platform with a common cause “Save the Environment, Reduce the Global Warming & Use the Clean Technology” that is what we can say in a nutshell about What was AYES.

Energy Carta is a non-profit organization founded in Singapore by a team of young adults who want to make a positive impact on the world with their passion for clean technology, sustainable development, the environment, and a desire to invoke change through their actions. The Asian Youth Energy Summit is a regional youth conference that seeks to highlight opportunities and challenges in sustainable energy related industries to students and young professionals from across Asia. Organised by Energy Carta in its second-year running, the theme for AYES2009 is "Opportunities, Solutions and Policies".

The Various topics covered were as follows.

- Opening Ceremony by Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports – Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan

- The Emerging Green Collar Economy

- A Glimpse of the Sustainable City

- Renewable Energy

- Urgency of Policy Action for South East Asia

- Cleantech startups & entrepreneurs experience in Singapore

- The Future of Energy by Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority, Singapore.

AYES was very informative, focused and connecting towards clean energy, climate change & sustainable development which is essential considering towards the forthcoming Copenhagen Summit in December.

|| Dal Dal All Over ||

2009-07-29T03:48:00.001-07:00

Dal Dal all over...

Thats the new term i came across. Every one is talking about Dal. In India we or say politician, everyone focuses on one thing and that is Roti, Kapda aur Makan. Other than this the basic term that we here or say to any one is "Dal Roti mil rahi hian na toh bas".

But Dal costing more than Rs.80 Per Kg is pinching the stomach of comman man. A wage earner or middle class family whose main concern is Dal Roti is finding it difficult to afford it too. On these our politicians play another vote game.

Daily their is news on channels saying that "Delhi sarkar has opened fair price shop and selling Dal at reasonable rate which is less than market rate'.

I dont understand few things:

> Is India all about Delhi?

> Only population of Delhi is middle class population?

> Why center doesnt do anything for any other state?

> Why retailers are first off all allowed to sell at such exhorbitant prices?

> why cant government do anything at grassroot level to check the quality and prices?

If their is an increase in prices of commodities, fuel, power, etc; Delhi is always subsidies. Why is it so? Is it just because state government giving privilege or it is because Center is in DELHI.

Note: It is just an author's view point, which may differ from person to person.

|| Goa Returns ||

2009-03-18T04:52:00.000-07:00

Rejenuvate, that’s the best word to define Goa. Goa is all about fun. One will not only enjoy here but their will be one thought flowing in your mind “Shall I reside permanently over here”. Goa is basically known for its beaches until and unless one visits this place. Beaches here are awesome but the same goes with churches & forts too. Not only that but also the mountains, scenic, trees add to its pleasure.

My stay in Goa for 5 days was one of the most memorable days in my life. It was filled with lot of travel to beaches and added adventure in it. The best thing that one can experience in Goa is trekking. I and my friend, we trekked through mountain between Baga Beach and Anjuna Beach. It’s a pleasant experience and one could see the marvelous view of blue water on one side and beautiful mountain covered with trees on the other.

Panjim even known as Panaji is one city which will steal your heart. Despite seeing number of cities in India, I felt in love with panjim. What a place it is! Clean, developed, colourful – all these words can become part of panjim’s definition.

Our journey to Palolem turned up inspite of few hurdles and changes in plan. And I am proud to say that, if it wouldn’t have come true, we would have missed one of the best beaches of Goa. Surrounded by mountains, blessed with coconut tree, pleasant climate and blue water – is all about palolem.

In all, the beaches that we visited were Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Palolem, Dona Paula and Miramar. In case of church, we saw Besselica of Bob Jesus, Se cathedral, St. Cathejan and few more. We saw Auguda fort, Panjim City and Margoa aka Madgaon city too. Lastly we also had a chance to grab a cruise ride. It was worth taking. The ride will bring back your memories of Goa and one will feel on top of the world.

The only thing that was disappointing was littering by people. I think the government shall implement strict rules and penalty on all those who litter. Infact you won’t even feel to throw a piece of paper in such beautiful place. But by littering people are not only making it bad place but in long run it will turn out as one of the beaches which exist in Mumbai.

Last but not least, I think each one of us shall visit atleast once in life time to Goa. It’s worth seeing.
I wish to thank my partner [Amit] for joining me on such a wonderful trip, without him this wouldn’t have been possible.

Pre-MBA Queries

2009-02-15T22:41:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

I am back :) This time not with any article or poem, but yes with a Small Hand Book.

Understanding the need of Bachelor's & MBA Aspirants, I aways felt that their is a need for an Handbook or information on MBA Queries.

Yes, Yes I know that their is lot of online data, information and few sites to help on that; but nothing is available at one place. Thus I felt a need to write it down and help the students in generating the information from one source.

Hope this might help you.
Please do provide your feedback and suggestion so as to improve the handbook.

You can download the book from below link.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19452213/MBA-Handbook

If you all face any problem in downloading or have any doubt or comment; kindly leave a comment or mail me.

Hope you all like and get benifited from this small effort.

The Impressionist

2009-02-03T21:29:00.000-08:00

Impression! What does it mean?
What does it tell others about you?
Does it give glimpses of your behavior to people around you?
The adage, ‘First impression is the last impression’, is widely acknowledged, but have you ever questioned its veracity?

Not long ago, three colleagues were animatedly discussing whether first impression is indeed the last impression. One said, “I don’t believe it!” To this the other colleague replied “Well, it sounds correct in the context of an interview”. The third colleague analyzed both statements and cautiously said “I think it is impossible to judge a person in entirety after the very first meeting”. It’s quite subjective, isn’t it? This business of forming impressions! As far are interviews are concerned, most people are at their best behavior--which is often artificial. In this case your impression on the prospective employer might differ from the one impressed on people who’ve known you for quite some time.

Suppose you are a hard-working guy, but caught in a wrong job--in this case your behavior may change for the worse. This will have a domino effect, in that it will certainly lead to a change in your established impression. Adding up, impressions based on initial interactions may change in due course depending on one’s reactions to different situations that arise in life. Also impression is much more different from what you are.

Let’s delve into the mechanics of impression using some logical arguments. In mathematics / economics we often check proportionality between two events: say,“A is dependent on B”. Similarly, the quantity ‘Impression’ is dependent on several factors that influence your behavior.

Let’s say,
I=Impression
B=Behavior
r=Responsibility
p=Personality
w=Work
k=Knowledge
o=Others

If you notice, only the factors for impression and behavior are in capital, while all the other factors are in small caps. This is because behavior is the most important aspect in determining an impression; all the other factors are responsible in determining behavior.

Mathematically the relationship between these factors can be expressed as shown below:

I α B {I is dependent on B}

B is directly, as well as indirectly, dependent on r, p, w, k, o. This means any change that takes place in all/any of these factors will ultimately determine the behavior. But since I is directly related to B, the outcome, that is impression, is determined by Behavior. No one tries to see what happens behind the screens i.e. the events that shaped B.

I summary, one can only say, “Never judge someone by their behavior alone, because someone else might be judging you as well”. If at all, judge a person’s capability after analyzing situations they are going through and after interacting with them more than once.

P.S: Thanks Amit for editing the article.

Railway Counter

2009-01-28T02:47:00.000-08:00

Its been long since i posted a new article. After writting articles on Education, Philosophy, Travel, Movie Review, Love, Poems, etc. I though lets write something on social issues. In regards to this, I am posting a mail which was mailed to Railway department in Secundrabad, Andhrapradesh.

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Dear Sir,

This is with reference to my visit to Secunderabad Railway Station on 2nd Nov, 2008 (Sunday) at 0730 Hours. I was at the Ticket Counter near to Platform No. 10. The counter for Enquiry & Platform ticket was empty. There was no one present over there inspite of waiting for 10-15 min. There were many passengers waiting for issue of Platform ticket and enquiry. Who is responsible for there time and problem that they face.

Later, after asking to a employee sitting at another counter issuing the tickets regarding Issue of Platform ticket; he informed that One need to issue it from the Weight Checking Machine kept beside the counter. This BMI Machines takes 5 Rs. and checks the weight, height & BMI along with Platform ticket printed on it. Now the question is "Why shall we pay Rs. 5 for just Platform ticket when we don't need to check our weight, height, etc.

I would be thankful to you all if you can let me know few things.

1) Why shall a passenger pay Rs.5 for a platform ticket when he/she doesn’t want to check his weight/height/BMI (every time).

2) If any query/enquiry arise than who is responsible to solve the same. (As no one is available on that counter)

3) Suppose a passenger is in urgency and he need to issue platform ticket & doesn’t have Rs.5 coin (which happened today morning with one boy), then from where he shall arrange the same at instant.

Kindly find the attached snaps of Passengers waiting at counters, Empty Enquiry/Platform Ticket Counter and the BMI machine which issues platform ticket.

Hope to hear from you all.

Regards

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What do you think on this.

What are your views.

Self Love v/s Selfishness

2008-11-19T03:58:00.000-08:00

Are you confused?
Are you thinking the same what I am thinking?
Is there any difference between this two?
Am I insane?
I hope I make some sense at the end….

One always says that one should love oneself. But does loving oneself is different from being selfish. I think yes; it is! Self love when exceeds its limit becomes selfishness. As we say there is very thin line between confidence and overconfidence, in the same way I would say “there is very thin line between self love and being selfish”.

One should always love oneself. If one is not doing it then that means we are committing a crime. Self love is the best love. If you love yourself than you would love others and allow others to love you.

For example: Suppose you are ill and you are not ready to take care of yourself by just ignoring it or cursing the situation that made you sick. In that case others will try to help you and try to arrange a doctor/medicine for you but its you who need to take the initiative to accept the same. In any case, it will be you who will win or lose by taking proper care.

Suppose you are stubborn and not ready to listen to others, than at one point of time others will think, it’s no use to tell you. Finally other person will stop helping you and you may again point at that person saying that he/she is not helping, not taking care for you. But I would say its you who have taken this step of not loving yourself and compromising on situation by cursing it. Instead take remedial step and move ahead, finally precaution is better than cure. Who knows your irresponsibility at this point of time might lead to big problem in future which might affect you and others associated with you. At that point of time you and your loved ones would be in such situation that even after realizing the mistake won’t be able to help out much on this.

Selfishness on the other hand is very different from self love. Self love is a positive attribute whereas being selfish is negative. Being selfish means harming others from beginning. It may lead to happy moments for oneself initially but in long run it will surely harm and leave one being isolated.

I think Self love is the best love. Suppose at one instant if we forget it, than one should think “Will this act of mine will make my parents happy” and the answer would give you the way to love yourself. If you won’t like to live for yourself than I would suggest live for parents; as the dreams they have seen can be fulfilled only by you and none other.

I donno does I made any sense with this but I may ask you (readers) few questions...

What do you think..
Is self-love important or no?
Is self love different from being selfish?
Can Self love lead to being selfish?

!! Does thinking have any language !!

2008-11-14T03:12:00.000-08:00

It was 10.00 Pm and everone was sitting at ColdPlace … It’s a Juice Parlour. As we were sipping our drinks discussion began.

What say.. Kamlesh Said.

Nalin said.. Its interesting but according to me you are right, We think in our mother tongue.

James, what do you think on this…. Kamlesh asked! I am unable to understand your views.

Manisha confused, what to say …was about to give her views….. Kamlesh interrupted “See James, Its simple One speak and hear in the language that we use; but we understand the same after converting it into our mother tongue language”.

See, When ever I say something before that I need to tell the same to my mind. This process is done in my local language.. for me its Hindi…. Nalin said.

For Manisha it might be Oriyya… Manisha nodded on being asked.

For me its Gujarati…Kamlesh Said.

In the same way, James it might be Spanish for you…. James silent….

James… You all are smart people. On this Manisha speaks.. Hey James – that’s not correct. We are in India and we know Indian Languages, but you from Brazil and you learned even few words in gujarati. So you are smart.. Everyone nodded their head.

James… No No… I know only 2 Languages… Spanish and English… Whereas you all know minimum 2+1 language. i.e English, Hindi and Some local language. On this Kamlesh intervened “ That’s because of our Eduation System”. It says that we should know Mother Tongue, English and one more language of the state in which we are pursuing our primary education.

Manisha.. ok lets come back to topic. Nalin nodded… So James what do you think are we correct. According to me, before we speak we think the same in one language convert it and than speak it to someone into the language which he/she understands.

Hmmm!!! That’s what I heard from everyone except James. Ohh.. my heart was relaxed as I felt little important hearing that I am somewhat correct and this boosted my confidence.

But James is James… it tough to make foreigner agree soon on something. James.. I think thinking doesn’t have any language. Does it make any sense…? I told to myself.

Hearing James; Manisha and Kamlesh nodded. Poor me... Dint understood what shall I do.. thought to keep mum with no expressions.

Finally James and Kamlesh spoke simultaneously… That’s interesting. Continuing the same Kamlesh took a lead… Its an interesting topic to study. Over this Nalin continued.. I think one can do a research on this “Does thinking have any language”.. Everyone smiled… Manisha took a lead.. Yes Nalin.. You can do it…

Of this the drinks got over and it was 11pm.. So unanimously everyone got up and depart for room.

Common Man – II

2008-10-23T02:47:00.000-07:00

After writing an article on Common Man, I never thought that I might touch this topic again. But soon I realized that Common Man is not only a topic but also the fact & reality of human being in general. The recent fight between Maharashtra and Bihar; rather I would say it’s between Political group; fighting for the rights of their people. Is this not correct?

Though we say we are united, we are one, but such things make me think other way round. What are we doing to us? Why can’t we stand as one Nation? Why is their so much of discrimination? Now both the parties are fighting with one another by word of mouth. But who is the sufferer? Both parties say that they are fighting for the rights of their state people, but than why are they suffering. Who is feeling the pinch of these riots?

This is the time for Diwali. Every one is traveling from one place to another to meet their family members. Thousands of passengers are strangled on railway stations due to these riots. I am yet unable to understand why public transport is affected, why the taxis, buses, trains, shops, etc are set on fire. Who is responsible? How the people will travel? How would they reach their home?

A person with lot of dreams and saving might have just purchased a bicycle or motor cycle. In a second few fellows have set it on fire. What would be the situation of that person? Who will pay for his emotions, dreams, hardship with which he purchased the vehicle?

Their shall be some law enactment along with strict implementation which protect the rights of common man. People in general shall not be affected with any political words. Who we are and what are we doing. Who will bear the loss? It’s already the time of global turmoil, financial crisis, job cuts, etc. In such condition we are adding more loss and burden on government. Who will pay the tax? Who will bear the after affect of huge damage? What is the mistake of common man?

According to me the biggest mistake is common man supports one government, he expects something from them. This all leads to problem from political parties as they play all the tactics for vote bank. Common man is targeted always. Be it in good sense or bad sense, the final result is loss, suffer and damage is always borne by common man.

I hope this all ends soon, we be united and live happily forever.

A journey from One Night @ Call Centre to Hello

2008-10-12T23:10:00.000-07:00

Hello is all about people who are working in a call centre. These are those fortunate or unfortunate employees working in night shifts and living life during day light. It’s neither a romantic nor a sci-fi movie. The movie is all about 6 people who have screwed their life. It is based on Chetan Bhagat’s (CB) novel ‘One Night at call centre”.

When I entered the theater along with my friends we all were very enthusiastic. The same emotions I found among others too. As the movie started all cheered following the entry of Sallu aka S aka Salman Khan. I was cheerful and blandished following the smile of Kat aka Katrina. The best part of the movie was inner voice of Sharman (Small, cute and Chotu Sharman) which enlightens the moment.

The movie is well directed as well as the actors have well enacted. As it moves on the enthusiasm and craze level moves on. Every thing was going well till the accident takes place. The most important aspect or say the heart of the book is showcased in the dull way. The climax is said to be the heart of movie but I was very disheartened seeing the same. God’s call instead I shall say the views presented by that call has lost the shine. It is the best part in the book but one won’t even remember what is said in the movie. The way the climax is handled in book is opposite of how it is handled in the movie. The zeal, involvement, commitment and even the curiosity that shall be presented is missing.

Overall the movie is good; yet I think it could have been better if it would have been directed as per the climax in book. Many threads of the book are found to be missing in the climax. Finally I can say only one thing and that is what God said “Failure is the only way to Success (as per Movie & Novel).

Hope to see the next movie of CB in the way the book depict the story.

Change – Is it Necessary

2008-10-06T00:50:00.000-07:00

It is always said that one shall adjust with the situation.
It is always conveyed that one should compromise.
It is always mentioned that grow slow.
Always, Always, Always…..

But what if a person is put up in wrong job,
What if a person is enthusiastic?
What if circumstances don’t give him a chance?
What if change is stubborn…..

The saying “Things easily said than done” seems true when one is in that situation. One can compromise but not at cost of frustration. One can change but not at cost of degradation. Either add value to others or add value to oneself; but how can one stay where things can move ahead irrespective of any addition.

Men do compromises, infact one compromises not because it’s learning but because its pressure. Pressure can be from family or the situation; it can be of loan or of opportunity. Situation do come, situation do go but one thing remains and its learning.

So let’s move ahead and decide whether we need to change the time or do we need to compromise. I don’t know but somehow I feel things move on and when it doesn’t; change takes place. Either we change it or time changes but change do come.

When one takes responsibility than fruits is ours; when time takes it fruits get distributed.

The Dog Street

2008-09-17T05:06:00.000-07:00

Each of us would like to stay in pleasant and safer environment. We don’t mind in paying few more bugs on maintenance charges in our society. We all need safe and better social life.If some guest comes in our neighbor’s house we start fighting with them. The reason is simple – One is uncomfortable due to presence of few more people in surrounding. If some mishap takes place in the society than we curse the watchman or security guards. The reason for all is simple “One need peace and I am paying higher maintenance charges for the same”.

One day water dint flow in tap of our apartment and few of resident started complaining to security. One day cleaning dint took place and again few started shouting. Sometimes I feel that few of us are just a bunch from fish market or dog street. No matter what happens we are always ready to fight.

One think that really amazed me was Dogs roaming in our colony. People are afraid to walk; few stopped using that way, yet now no one went and complained to any authority. Infact if you see the street even you might think to name it “The Dog Street”.

Now what happened, now don’t we pay high maintenance charges, now we don’t need peace. Where all talk went. What happened to safe and better social life?

I think we are more concerned and bugged up with people rather than animals. We are more centric towards competitive living rather than peaceful living. We are self centered and not people centric.

' Thought.. only engines can Smoke, but...'

2008-09-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

Who is the culprit, Whom shall we blame it.

If the lawmakers cant take care of it than who will take it?

On my journey to Kalol near Baroda from Gandhinagar, I took a morning bus. Bus was overcrowded that was one case but than their was an sticker mentioning NO SMOKING pasted inside the bus. Yet i smelled few smokers.

But it was a stunning experience when i saw the driver who was running the bus started smoking. If one cant take care of responsibility which says that Smoking in public places is legally penalised than who is the one to blame.

The picture posted here clearly shows the bus no., sticker and the driver with cigratte. Can any one please tell, where a non smoker is safe and who is responsible if some mishap takes place due to this incedence of smoking in bus.

Common Man

2008-07-30T04:21:00.000-07:00

I could have done this if.....
I would have got that but....
If I were......, than I would have....
etc... etc... etc...

We always think that we could have done this or that but never do it and always ponder that something had stopped us from doing it. But dont you think its a mental block and a mind set that we have got which stops us from moving ahead. This thing gives rise to a Common Man approach.

Let it be Airline or Railway, be it a politician or Human rights everyone target common man. Be it a advertising company or a promotion, a movie or a song all have one destination and its common man. I think Common man is nothing but a Synonym to middle class people. Why cant we grow, Why cant we fight, Why cant we see ourself moving ahead??? Do we have an answer for this?

Yes, I think we all have it; but either we never exercise it or dont try to exercise it. The only thing that we need is to look behind and move ahead. We always shout on inflation, cry on sensex, laugh on politics, dance on cricket, get annoyed on petrol prices; Why dont we look for a reason behind that? Why we try to avoid taxes by false mean; Why we dont pay Toll on Roads? This all leads to hindrance in growth of country and further affecting our growth.

Well... I dont know where I started and where am I ending but yes I know one thing, we are common man and if we dont take our responsibility than we will be common man??

Oil – A Global Concern

2008-06-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

What is this oil all about? Some feel it is life line whereas other might feel it’s the way by through which inflation takes place, yet for others it’s a fuel. But did we ever try to find what this oil is about.

Well I feel Oil stands for “Oil is Life”. We never analyze nor do we see the usage of oil in our life. Each and every factor directly or indirectly that relates to us have direct or indirect relation with oil. Be it a food product or transportation; each and everything has its connection with Oil. Than why don’t we ever see on what price we pay against what price it prevails in international market?

Whenever the prices are hiked we directly blame the government for the same. Have we ever focused on the crude prices that are prevailing internationally and the prices of what we pay for petrol, diesel, LPG (cooking Gas), kerosene? The answer is NO, but yet we are always ahead to fight and blame government on the ground that how a common man, middle class, lower middle class, poor people would live their life and all. But we would never thank government on our part that government is delaying the increase in prices just to prevent the burden on us. We would never try to find the reality. We would never try to use public transportation system to save petrol/diesel. We would never switch off the bikes/cars whenever we are waiting for someone or at signals.

The prices that we pay currently for Petrol, diesel, LPG were decided when the crude oil prices in international market was prevailing at $30-$40 per barrel. Current price of crude oil in international market is about $120-$135 yet if we see the increase in prices of petrol and diesel was only Rs.2-5/ litre (prior to increase which has been today). This means that crude oil prices were hiked by 4 times but the value that we used to pay was only a hike of 5-10%. This is all because of subsidy that we used to get from government.

If we move ahead in the same way than sooner or later not oil companies but government could also face the heat of deficit in balance of payment. Lets every one unite and provide some steps, solutions to government on the problem. Why not we fix our usage, why not we decide and try to reduce our consumption. Let’s pledge that we will not waste the oil, after all it’s not renewable and one day will come when we won’t be even seeing the traces of oil. Let’s keep some quantity of oil for our future generation too. Lets give them an opportunity to thank there ancestors, lets make this world a better place by reducing the emission that we generate by burning oil. Let’s unite and pledge that atleast we won’t waste oil on our part; we would use public transport atleast for 1 day in a month; if possible than we would try to use energy efficient vehicles and products so as to decrease the fuel usage.

|| Learning ||

2008-06-04T10:56:00.000-07:00

Learning – Isnt it the most boring thing or is it the best thing that can make us busy in life. Learning is all about updating our knowledge. Someone had rightly said “We learn every day from each and every instances some or other thing”.

People learn throughout their life; be it a Junior KG or MBA, be it during training or during giving lectures, each and every instance is about learning. Learning is not all about reading books (Now I hope I am making some sense and one would feel good) but its all about reading people, nature, climate, things, etc. Let’s take a case of MBA, what people learn here? Is it Books or is it Case Study? I feel the most importance aspect of MBA is people, one can learn anything from books at any point of time when it is necessary but it’s all about people that is the most importance aspect in MBA.

Now one will think what that is great about people, we meet hundred thousands of people every day; so what’s that special about people in MBA. Well it is all about variety, difference, culture, etc. One is different from other not only in religion but also from region. Each one comes from different state, traveled many places, and learned many things, different background, what not they bring with them. Leaving and sharing with them is all about learning.

12 Days of Classroom

2008-05-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

The journey began when I was little. It went on…till this moment… it will go on...

The classroom’s journey has played an important part in my life. Studying or late night movies,, fights or bunking lectures; the exam days, the nightmares of assignment submissions.... all of that is coming to an end.

Yes, it’s just 12 days left and soon I will be a part of another world: the big bad CORPORATE world.

I am excited to join the other world, yet somewhere in my heart, I will miss these days forever.

12 days… Something has to be done to make these the most memorable days of my life.

What should I do?

How about this plan?

12 days = 12 things.

1) Talk with everyone.

2) Spend more and more time with them instead of internet & Games.

3) Fun & Frolic

4) Forget the past and enjoy to the core

5) ....

6) ....

7) ....

8) ....

9) ...

10)....

11) ....

12) Just do what all heart says, enjoy, dance, masti, partyyyyyyyy....

Finally 12 days would be over and God knows when one will get a chance to sit in a classroom again!

Note: Thanx Amit for editing ... Apna Official Editor :)

HR-66-2939

2008-04-07T10:47:00.000-07:00

En route to Manali, I was thrilled as we passed through the beautiful state of Haryana. (Un)luckily I also had the misfortune of traveling in Haryana roadways buses. I am sure I broke all records of maximum prayers ever said to invoke the good lord by any person, either living or dead, in a single day. The fact that I lived to tell the tale is proof enough that God exists!

‘Getting there is half the fun’ said someone…yeah right!

To this day I wake up in the dead of the night…shivering like hell…as visions of that fateful day haunt me. Brrrr…

“Speed Thrills but Kills”–this is what we have always read, but I am amongst the lucky (?) few who got to experience it first hand: courtesy Haryana buses. On my way to Manali, the bus traveled through steep hilly roads. It was all about zigzag roads, thousands of feet above sea level and breakneck speed… Just imagine!

I somehow felt sure that the driver was a failed F1 wannabe who had made his mind to drive at speeds more than 40 kmph….ohhhhhh…

The power of my prayers ensured that we reached Manali in one piece.

Just when I thought that the worst was over, the good lord threw another challenge at me: in the form of bus no. HR-66-2939 from Kalka to Delhi.

My friend and I boarded the bus at night. Once inside the bus we bought tickets and to our horror realized that the conductor was drunk: his mouth smelled worse than my overused unwashed socks! To add to the excitement (!) in the mirror we could clearly see the tipsy driver blinking the way only drunkards can. The frequency of his blinking was directly proportional to a healthy dose of 2-3 packs. Holy Shit!

Oh God, now what?! Will the driver drive down the highway like a maniac singing loudly (out of tune of course) ‘main peeta nahin hoon pilayi gayi hain?’

All the way I was earnestly praying to God; please God please help us safely reach Delhi.

Curiously, I saw a “No Smoking” board in the bus. I had an overwhelming urge to replace the smoking with drinking: I would rather have a driver who smokes.

What do you think about this experience? Do you have similar experiences to share? Pour in your views and let’s find some way to stop this.

P.S: Thanks Amit... My Official Editor :)

100

2008-03-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

100 - Ohh I am not talking about any movie or century but this is my 100th post.

Donno how I started but finally today I reached the 100 mark. It feels really great. Today I am thinking that I shall not post anything in this 100th post but do something different.

Different ??? Now whats that.. please help me out and suggest something to celebrate my 100 post anniversary.

Cloud Nine

2008-02-22T02:14:00.000-08:00

Have u ever heard about cloud nine?
Do you know where is it?
Have you ever felt that u are on cloud nine?
Do get the feel, Its amazine.

Yes I am talking about same proverb, Cloud Nine :) I felt it. When something comes toward you after a great struggle and that too of your expectation than You will have the feeling of Cloud Nine. It happened to me recently when i got the placement. What amazing feeling it is? Can never be expressed in Words. Finally Non - Engineers proved themselves too.

Yes you may think that this post is in addition to Campus Placement, than you are not wrong. Its the feeling which no one can explain unless and untill its felt. Finally all are moving towards their destiny with a hope to make a bright future.

No matter what happens, it happens for the best.

Campus Placement

2008-02-17T04:35:00.000-08:00

Campus Placement or say CP is the most hyped word among MBA's. Its the best thing to achieve to make your life better. All the hardwork or say hardly work rewards you in the form of Placement that we get after Campus.

Their is a saying that companies select on the basis of your performance, Attitude, Ability to learn, etc etc. But according to my experience i think these all are mere saying with no weightage in it. Companies either shortlist in their mind whom to take and whom to not or they just see their future need and select on the basis of either Graduation Background or Experience in that feild.

I had been through many rounds of interviews with many companies and found that finally they selected only those students who have sector specific Graduation background and not on the basis of MBA. Few other companies selected based on Summer Internship Projects. I would like to know from those companies - Why the hell than you shortlist other candidates whom you are not going to select finally.

Well I have no grudges against any student, institution or Companies but my point is "Company shall not say we are global, give equal opportunity to all, blah blah". For eg: It has been found many a times that companies recruits only engineers for Operations, SCM and Logistics job. I would say If X person has not done engineering and have knowledge, ready to learn new things and interest in this sector, than why cant you give him a chance. Was it his fault that he dint pursued B.E/B.Tech due to past problems or the policy made by Firms.

Finally I think the system is robust with only talks for change but they cant & wont really like to change it.

Reservation - 2

2008-02-16T23:58:00.000-08:00

Reservations - Yes, You all are right.
After my first post on Reservation, I thought that now i wont be facing any problem due to this. But unfortunately it exist everywhere, be it while admission into MBA or while applying to PSU. Donno Why but I still see we all are creating discriminations among ourselves just because of Caste & creed. Why cant the authority implement Reservation at grassroot level and leave the higher Education/job for everone at one platform. If you wanna give any preference or benifit than please do so for EBC, i.e Economically Backward Class.

I read somewhere that thier is creamy layer and non creamy layer which prevails in Reservation category. Than how come a creamy layer person is allowed to fall under reserved catergory when their family earns much more than open catergory lower middle class group.

I just want to know, Isnt it injustice for poor class people who fall in open category and still faces a stiff competition from creamy layer reserved category just because Government is supporting one and leaving other. Its so injustice for lower middle class people that even after having good knowledge they are backdroped from equally compatible reserved category people just because they arent supported by Certificate issued by government.

Hostel

2008-02-12T07:27:00.001-08:00

Hostel - Isnt it great to be in. Yes, It is.
Throughout my childhood and college I used to think "Hope Mujhe 1 din Hostel main rehne ko mile". Finally the dream came true when I got admission into MBA.

Hostel is something where you ...
> Enjoy Most
> Learn Most of the things
> Experience Good and Bad moments
> See all those thing which cant be seen anywhere
> Passes through best & worst phase
> Much more....

Hostel gives you everything;
be it a friend or an enemy :)
be it a good moments or bad :)
be it a hope or a disaster moment.
be it a raising ladder or a pushing downfall.
be it a rose or a knife.
be it anything.........

All I can say about Hostel life is that, its the experience which one should have it. It would be best moment of life. The only thing that we need to remember is "One should know our Goal and focus on what we want to be". As hostel brings many thing along with it and one can be diverted easily if we loose hope. Their are people who will distract you and try to persuade you to do wrong things but finally its you who need to differenciate it and cope up with the same.

Finally i would say...
Hostel is a best place to learn many things in short time and the time spent in hostel is unforgettable.

Atlast I remember the saying of my Roomie "Never create an emotional relationship with any of your friend" --- I think he is right and he also says this from his past experience.

Its one year here...

2007-12-15T01:36:00.000-08:00

Song of a Dream

Once in the dream of a night I stood
Lone in the light of a magical wood,
Soul-deep in visions that poppy-like sprang;
And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang,
And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed,
And spirits of Peace were the streams that flowed
In that magical wood in the land of sleep.

- Sarojini Naidu

It felt like a dream. The feeling was beyond words. It was exhilarating, intoxicating, maddening…

It felt like the first rains. Like the assuring smile of a friend.

Well, I was in love––in love with a dream.

Last year, my dream to be an MBA was set in motion. It all began with my admission at IPMG. I was thrilled to belong to the pioneer batch of IPMG.

How fast time flies! It’s been a year now, but seems like yesterday. A year filled with ambition, hard work, fun, and challenges––truly a roller coaster ride.

It’s been a great journey so far, and I am sure the best is yet to come.

Like they say, getting there is half the fun! So let’s enjoy this journey. A journey, whose memories will last a lifetime…

Note: Thanks Amit for editing - My official editor ;)

Om Shanti Om

2007-11-09T05:27:00.000-08:00

Om Shanti Om aka OSO aka Oh Sleep Oh....

Yeh, unfortunate but the most awaited movie is no more than a sleeping pill. I am still thinking what does Director, Producer, Actor and Actress do while hearing a script and why cant they say NO to such a boring, sleepy stories.

Please make some sense while making a film and foregod sake come out of 70's while shooting. Even if a movie is themed around 70's than mix it properly with originality and not just funny dresses and overactings.

The story could have been better if proper thought process and direction had been done. The only good part of the movie is DP.. yes Deepika Padukone and Songs. She is preety, cute and performed so well. I had just fallen for her acting and looks.

If you are planning to go for OSO than i would suggest do think once again or plan for Saawariya.. and if you had already seen it than lets share your view......

What do I write!!

2007-10-28T21:13:00.000-07:00

Yes, what do I write? This was the thought that was going on in my mind. Shall I write a poem or a thought, a good article on experience or the present /current happening in moi life? A college event or the world issue, India’s happy go-ga about 20-20 win or bang-bong of losing one day series – Oh what a cluster in my mind. Than I thought “Lets wait for a while, and what am I seeing nothing came yet after a while?”

So here I am after few months standing at same place and thinking the same thing “What do I write”. Shall I write about India’s GDP growth or the appreciation in Rupee against the US $, a huge increase/peak in sensex or a steep depreciation and rising prices of crude oil, India’s standing as an opportunity centre in the world or world politics towards the benefit of individual, benefits of Globalization or the ill effects/hindrances of Global warming – Oh What a mix of ideas in a mind.

The day has finally come & today I am in front of you all thinking the same as what I thought few months back “What do I write”. Shall I write on Delhi’s Blue line or on Mumbai’s local train, Hike in MBA’s Salary or yet prevailing Poor’s poverty, Setusamundram issue or transportation benefit arising due to it, fluctuating inflation or delaying Nuke deal – Oh what a confusion gripped in my mind.

Hmmm… than I thought – yeh you will think “What a though – May be good or weird, Am I gone mad or insomniac, but yeh I thought to post what I was doing in all this months and so I thought to post “What do I write” as an article.

So friends, you all can suggest something or I hope I come up soon with some good article.

Life at campus

2007-09-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Hellp to all, This time i am here with not an poem, nor article but something new.

I have a news to share with you all.

I have started a website known as www.lifeatcampus.com

About life at campus

A place for student hang-out. It Provides you all information related to Placements, Notes, Projects, Discussions, Career, Professors Speak, Case Study and much more. You can meet students from all over the world and share the knowledge.

Hope to bring the best for you all.

You can find www.lifeatcampus.com in google.com also.

I hope Life at Campus will serve you at the maximum and you all will help it growing by sharing your views on the same.Wish to see you all at the Forum. Suggestions to improve it are always welcome.

!! Be Happy !!

2007-08-22T21:19:00.000-07:00

Long way to go,
Together we can flow.
Chill and just smile,
Atleast for a while.

Problems will come
After testing it will be gone.
Stand and fight,
I am there to join.

Together we can,
Together we will.
All your dreams,
I will fulfill.

Sit and Smile,
Stop thinking for a while.
Let the thought flow,
Leaving your face glow.

Dedicated to moi Friends - II

2007-07-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

Friends: What does this word means? Its very difficult to define yet highly presious and forms integral part of our life. Met with many people, made quite a few friends and learned good things from a few. Here i come again to share few things that i learned from a few friends with an another part on series Dedicated to moi Friends

Richa: She is very cool, sensible and active girl. If one has any tention than lets meet her and she will throw all your tention in some corner. She is always there to help you along with a big smile on both of us faces. I learned a very good thing from her and that is how to treat people and one should not take tention. Hey i forgot to tell you one important thing and that is we call her Sidrich.

Satish: Met him during my MBA preparation and became good friends. He is one of those kind who is clear on what he need to do and is prepared for the same. One thing i like most about him is that he know each and every thing if not in detail but have idea on the same. One should start the topic and he has some good point to share with us on the same.

Hmmm!!!

2007-06-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

Hmmm??? What does this mean? Does it mean Yes or does it mean No?? Donno but it’s a mystery which creates a history. God knows but we still donno why people say hmmm…..

Be clear in what ever you say. Say it No if you don’t want to say yes but be sure. As hmmm for you means just delaying the things but it might create a lot of hopes and misconception in mind of others which in future if doesn’t come true hurt him a lot.

Well was is hmm, lets see, might be later means actually. It’s nothing but the misconception that one has in our mind and due to which we creates a false hope for others. Why should we do such thing? When we are not sure we create a problem for other. Isn’t that bad?? Think!!!

Now we say that saying No might hurt others but do you thing giving false hopes by saying hmmm, let’s see, might be later would not hurt him?? If you think so than it’s the worst misconception that you have. You think he will forget but no, he won’t tell you and infact you forget but that’s the worst part for him which hurts him later. Leave the habit dear, think on it?? When you can’t give happiness to other why to give false hopes and make him rise on the top of mountain to throw him upside down from top so that he can’t ever get up gain. Think…Think on it.

|| Dishearten Moment for (Any) One’s life ||

2007-06-19T23:05:00.000-07:00

Lost one hand, lost one feet…
Lost one kidney, lost one knee…

Lost one eye, lost one ear…
Lost the heart and than realized it near..

Eye on left with eye on right…
Train crashed me that’s how they got the view….

Thought got unwind when one part of brain got the clue…
My friend left me and that’s how it tried to knew.

Dream

2007-05-24T07:23:00.000-07:00

Dream ... The best thing one can see. A blink of eyelid and we can be anywhere with anyone. Dream can be seen with closed eyes or open... No matter how we see but its soo beautiful. Many a times though wild thoughts generate in our mind leading to negativity but again its the mood which places an important role moulding the way it thinks.

Dream can also lead to do all those thing which are impossible for a common man. Its only our dream which can back us to achieve something which is difficult for others. If we dream than only we can boost ourself to fulfill the same.

Get on..
Come on...
Move on...
Dream on...
Look up...
Thats the way...
Which You need to make on...

|| Dedicated to Professors ||

2007-05-01T21:21:00.000-07:00

After learning from friends, movies and incidences now its turn to learn from professors or the better sentence would be dedicate one post to them. Though its the first thing that should be learned but my learning is different and it follows the character and the nature of the person. According to me learning should be done from the way an individual behave. Over here i would be introducing few of my professors and what i learned from them.

Arabinda Tripathy
He is one of the best man whom i have met. Being Director of Institute of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar and taking many credential along with him, yet he is very down to earth. One thing i learned from you sir is that "Dont take any action against any one which might hurt them". Its so true because even i feel that any one does any thing wrong is just because of that circumstances and he is not intended to do it. Its the time that makes one do things and take decisions which this might be due to lack of ignorance, unawareness of results. Finally I am thankful to you for all your support and knowledge that you provide to us.

Dipak Abhyankar
Teaching in Welingkars, Sydhenam, Andrews and a few. Explored many areas in Finance yet his search never ends. I am not his student nor took finance as my specialization yet we met and what a binding we made. Its a great story and will take full life to interpret it. Well he is like my Big bro and he too consider me as his small brother though i m very naughty with him. The best thing i learned from him is "We have to get our courage from within only. It's basic nature's rule of survival of the one who has greatest servival instinct! Develop that for our ownself, without anyone's help. One will be 100 times more confident about ourself with this achivement than getting help from others". Thankyou sir for this learning that i gathered from you.

Rasananda Panda
He is one of the best professor who could teach economics and that too with so much of fun. I loved the way he teaches. Without him economics would have been boring. One thing that i learned from him is "Emotions and Ethics are either optional or situational". Thought many would and can counter it but its soo true as if we need to take either practical or Business decisions than we do need to keep emotions and ethics as optional or situational otherwise we could be in trouble. Thanks sir.

Till now i remember only this much, If i remember any more than would come with second series of learning from professors.

Ta Ra Rum Pum

2007-04-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Its all about winning and how to succeed in life. It shows one should never lose and should be happy in our difficult situation. Difficulty is part of life and it can come to anyone at anytime, its only on us, how we take over it.

Movie is all about racing and the challenges that a racer can face which could lead him into disaster, but at the same time its his will power which can again make him a Hero from Zero. A normal man, A tyre changer, who turns to be Winner and makes winning his habit... movie is all about him.

Never cheat in life, thats what his wife says but journey of life wont leave anyone and makes him a cheater too. A day comes, when finally he proves that he can do it and turns the table.

A good movie, thats what i feel. It has almost everything in it. Though perception differs but i think many would like it.

Moral Of the Story: Be happy what ever the situation is and winning is not far, just one need to take a step.

|| Destiny ||

2007-04-22T00:28:00.000-07:00

Do you believe in destiny? What does destiny mean to you? Can we make our own destiny or does destiny is predetermined. Many people many views.

Destiny is something which we want to achieve or the thing that is already determined in our life. Destiny is the ultimate goal or the final point where one reach. Some say destiny is predetermined while few other says its never defined but we can make our own destiny and there are few people who are yet to discover what it is. They are confused and say “Destiny is written but if we try we can change it but we are yet not sure”.

I never believed in it but every time by some or other way I landed to believe in destiny. For me destiny lies within myself and I can do what I want, it’s the will power that plays an important role but again by some or other means I wrangled into my thoughts due to prevailing conditions, leaving behind the thought and finding the path on “What is Destiny” – predetermined or yet to define.

D – Desire
E – Estimated
S – Secured
T – Timely
I – Investment
N – Nothing can match
Y – Yet to discover

!! Sirf Tum !!

2007-04-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

बिना सोचे ही मिल गए..
ना चाहते हुए दोस्त बन गए.

दोस्ती बढ़ी और दिल मिल गए...
साथ निभानेका वादा हम कर गए.

केहना था शायद कुछ आपको...
बिना कहे ही सब आप केह गए.

दिल पे ना रहा काबू हमारा...
और हम आपसे मुहब्बत कर गए.

हिमतत करके हम आपसे वोह केह गए...
जोह ना कहा किसी से वोह ज़ुबान पर लागाए.

डरते हैं हम जोह आपको ना पा सके...
करते हैं इंतेज़ार आपका बस अब तोह हाँ केह दीजिए.

!! GOAL !!

2007-04-13T22:58:00.000-07:00

Goal is nothing but something that one need to achieve. Goal is mostly predetermined. It’s the thing that one needs to achieve or a product that we need it. The path through which we achieve ones goal is known as journey or the movement.

Goal is a predetermined thing which one planed to achieve within a framed timework. Goal can be achieved easily if we are on proper path. Goal shall be always backed by path chosen, inner motivation and an inspiration to achieve the same. Goal must be reviewed from time to time as this helps in knowing about our initiative towards it. Goal once achieved gives the most satisfaction that one can get from any other thing.

GOAL can be defined as….

G – Generation of Thoughts
O – Operating on the same
A – Achieve it
L – Lead and Get it

!! Namaste London !!

2007-03-24T06:58:00.000-07:00

Namaste London - Does It make you feel like yet another movie on the line of Ramji Londonwale??

Well Namaste london is a movie all about East meets West or say an Indian marrying an Britisher. But it has many turns, ups and downs, light humour, emotion filled in it. Though one cant say its a great movie but ya its a movie which gives us an idea on how one can face difficulty while tying a knot between East and West.

Difficulties are part and parcel in East too but here its depicted between Eastern and western culture people. Everyone played there role in a well manner.

Moral Of the story : Love can happen with anyone, at anytime & Love can win anyone too. [Thats what movie says, how true is it, I am yet to discover ;)]

Dilemma

2007-03-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

Dilemma or say confusion which is there in my mind and motivated me to post here. I donno but i think Self Respect and Ego is interrelated which contradicts in itself. We say one should be down to earth and ego should not be there but at the other moment one say that Self Respect should be there. Now i have a question or say a doubt which says that either man can have both or none... huh isn't that again confusing... Thats what even i am going through.

Self Respect is something which one posses and says that if someone hurt us then we shall not go again towards him as if we wont respect ourself than we cant respect others... You will agree with me on this.. Isnt it?

Whats EGO - its just opposite to Self Respect and says that if we dont go towards other or talk to other it leads to high Ego.

Thus now just think if we have Self Respect then it leads to Ego.. So which one will you choose... Confused??

I would say Self Respect is the positive word while the Ego is a negative word finally both are interrelated and hard to differentiate....

If you can than please help me out or pour your views on the same...

!! Thoughts !!

2007-02-13T23:03:00.000-08:00

Few thought came to mind, Seeing the prevailing situation around me and thought to put the same in my words.

Trust- Its a belief on someone. Trusting someone is the most difficult thing. Trust as without trusting nothing can be done. Trusting someone is much more then saying it. If you trust than please try to maintain it and show the same. Trust once broken is broken forever, So if you say than please dont break it or if you cant keep than please dont say it.

Care: I care for you, Its the most simplest and easiest way to convey our feeling towards other. But ever have you realised how important it is. Caring is something which is most needed when someone is alone or is in difficutly. And if you are not there at that time to support than what kind of caring do you show towards him... Just think on it. Caring can be done without saying but cant be done without showing. If you care for someone than please show it. Stand with him when he needs it. Dont care only for saying and dont say only for caring. I care for you - What a great sentence it is but ever you showed it in your behaviour - Think on it.

!! 99.9 Percent !!

2007-01-24T05:36:00.000-08:00

99.9 % means a lot. If we consider India’s population then 99,90,00,000 forms a part of it.
If it’s our world’s population, then it’s around 5,99,40,00,000. It’s a huge number, Isn’t It?

99.9% says “I am not wrong”
99.9% says “I am always right”
99.9% says “I am the One”
99.9% says “I am not liable to anything”
99.9% says “Time and tide waits for no man”
99.9% says “World is bad”
99.9%, 99.9% and 99.9%.....

What about 0.01%. Even it’s a huge population, it’s a large group. It forms a better part of the world. 0.01% is the main backing power for 99.9%. They do and don’t say, they love and don’t hate. They find the path and won’t criticise. They are the ones who make their own path if it doesn’t exist.

Grow up, see the world, lead it and then you would be the one who can lead the world. Betterment can be done only by taking initiative, and not by merely forming a faceless cluster or a nameless part in that 99.9%.

Wake up, if not now then it won’t come ever. I do form a part of 99.9% but I hope I too one day would say that I am part of 0.01% or I would be happy to be known by others saying that look he belongs to that 0.01%.

Getting things done is not a big deal, doing it is important. Ruling someone is easy but to be allowed to be ruled by everyone is difficult. Leadership is good but dominating is bad. Lead but manage and not dominate. Few people tend to lead without giving a thought to their dominating command on others. Being a leader is a good quality, but it will always be backed by managing the same.

Stop! Don’t take anything for granted nor let anyone to take you for granted. One day a friend told “people will take you for granted so beware of the same”. Another friend didn’t understand at that time, but after experiencing the same it was most hurting. So beware and never let anyone to take you for granted nor let them to rule you.

People are here to criticise and one will find 99.9% of cluster made by them. However, somewhere in the corner of the class, city, and world you will find that 0.01% who are always there to inspire and motivate you. Benchmark them and try to be with them.

Live life as you want, live for your admirers, live for the one who sees you, live for the one who have belief in you, live for someone who thinks you are the one who can be a part of 0.01%. Come on, move on and lead, manage but don’t dominate. Be a part of 0.01%. I believe you would be the one, prove my belief, I am there and you will prove me right, as even I would try to be the one in them.

“MUMBAI”

2007-01-22T11:26:00.000-08:00

Land of opportunity with dreams in it.
A place to live, a place to view.
Come here and get it through.

The commercial capital of India is filled with hopes and emotions. Yet people don’t have the time to think about it. It’s a place well known for its diverse culture; here one can find people from all over the world.

“You can find food but not a place to sleep” is a famous saying about Mumbai. “You can come to Mumbai but you can’t leave Mumbai” is another cliché about the city. Both the statements are 100% true, as food is cheaper in Mumbai but not place. Mumbai is a place which feels like heaven, and the feeling makes it difficult for one to leave the city.

It’s often said that time and tide waits for no man. In Mumbai you can say that life and train wait for no one. Everything here is done in a fraction of a second. Be it an appraisal or demotion. Let it be admission or rejection. What say about BSE, your decision is all time based; single mistake can lead you in a huge loss.

Time is the most precious thing over here. Every work is time based, If you can’t move with time, lagging is surely stored in your future. “Fast” is what we call Mumbai. Be it a flood or a bomblast, the city recovers so fast is just because of the time. One day Mumbai closed means a loss of over one crore. Being a country of more than a billion people, one can’t afford the loss of a single paisa.

Any one without an objective can be lost in the cluster of more than ten million people. Reaching the heights is as difficult as grabbing the food from a tiger. Opportunity knocks to only those who know how to grab it. Smart work with hard work is most important here as people who only hard work are considered labourers, while mere smart workers are seen as losers.

One who is a creator can be a devastator in no time, one who gives can also take. The one who leads sometimes has to follow. Thus no matter what Mumbai can give, it can take anything from you anytime, and that too in a split second.

Live the life, manage the same...
Move the world, but be yourself…

Time will come, opportunity will knock…
Grab the one before it funds…

Come here, have the pleasure…
Feel the thrill, as we are here…

Be a part, before its too late…
Life is one take best of them.

!! Think on It !!

2007-01-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

Love the love, live the life...
Easy to unite, Never ending fight.

Think on thought, deep within your heart...
Make your choice based on your voice.

Time will go, love will flow...
Circumstance made it bad, Never you regreat.

Sun will shine, dark will end...
Live lovely life, dont ever cry.

< Me on my way >

2007-01-10T11:16:00.000-08:00

Far beyond the reach is the sky,

Deep within the heart is the love.

Far beyond the eye is the vision,

Deep within the mind is the hope.

Far beyond the vision is the success,

Deep within the hope is the way.

Walking on the way is the movement,

Journey through the movement is the acheivement.

Thought

2007-01-10T11:13:00.000-08:00

Deep within my mind..
Lovely is your eyes..
Thoughts that remind...
You - One of special kind.

Far is the vision...
All alone, I the one...
Difficult to find from bun...
You the special one.

!! Truely You !!

2006-12-29T01:40:00.000-08:00

Clear sky, lovely eye..
Trees behind, very fine.

Distorted sound, pleasant voice..
Future foresight, very nice.

Lovely nature, great feature..
After thinking, god made this creature.

!! Deep Within the Heart !!

2006-12-28T11:43:00.000-08:00

Dark is the night,Open is the sky..
Cool is the weather, Lovely is the atmosphere..

heart is clear, filled with fear..
Emotion is mere but fact is tear..

Time is worth, lovely is the earth..
Silent is the feature, Answer is yours!!!

HUTCH

2006-12-19T00:56:00.001-08:00

What a network, what a service, Where ever you our network follows...
All that true is what they say..Experience of Mine tells something else.

Well frankly guys, if i had a saying i would say HUTCH is Worst and to be precise i would define HUTCH as below....

H - Hidden Cost
U - Unbelievable assurance
T - Trustless
C - Customers are taken for granted
H - Highly Expensive

I would say that i suffered a lot by taking Hutch connection and almost wasted around 400 Rs. (Average) Monthly while using the service despite getting proper service and refund amount of what they say.

Hope they dont do such thing with you.

!! Unbounded F'ship !!

2006-11-16T20:33:00.000-08:00

Penchant for you,

Yet fighted with you.

Departed from you,

With no thought to meet you.

Time changed the thought,

Distance breake the bar,

Breeze flowing apart,

We felt the far.

With love in heart,

Forgetting the past.

Made understanding our key,

Together we opened the lock.

True is the saying,

No matter what we think,

We meet to depart

And we depart to meet.

!! Intuition !!

2006-11-09T21:20:00.000-08:00

‘Niraj, tomorrow your SSC results will be out. How much do you think you’ll score?’

‘75 percent dad,’ Niraj replied.

‘Hmmm…are you sure?’ his mom asked doubtfully.

‘What do you think? she asked his father. This always irritated Niraj. He’d given the exams! Not his dad.

‘I think it can be between seventy and seventy two. But definitely not seventy five.’ His dad seemed confident of his son’s inadequacies.

His dad was a genius at the guessing game. No wonder he’d made a fortune in the stock market. From a chawl in Byculla they’d moved to this plush apartment on Pedder road; in less than a decade. Yes, his dad was a genius at crunching numbers.

Not this time though. Niraj was confident of touching the magic figure of seventy five.

‘Dad I’ll score exactly seventy five percent this time.’ He countered.

Results were declared, in spite of the prayers of many who did not want them. Niraj’s folks were surprised to see that he’d scored 74.66 percent, which meant his guess came close. Maybe he’ll make a fortune in the stock market after all. Like father like son. A more practical person will call this mere intuition.

Intuition is nothing but predicting the result or guessing the result from the heart. It’s all about belief and predicting the future. Intuition works for most of us. It is based on one's belief in himself, which is the outcome of hard work and instinct that one develops toward result.

Niraj once met a girl and felt that their relationship will be rock solid. It was while it lasted. Later, he was in another serious relationship. But he had an intuition that it will not work out. It didn’t and they broke off. Was it intuition or just because of the feeling Niraj dint made it... Dunno, but the result was what he felt for once.

Couple of years ago, Niraj thought he would get admission into his dream institute. In fact he made through the first few rounds of selection. Unfortunately, he was rejected in the last round. It was the only time when his intuition had failed.

Thus, I feel intuition is always based on hard work, focus and belief... with some amount of luck and god's grace too.Have you all ever met with any such instance? Does your intuition work? Have you ever felt its magical hand guiding the events in your life? What do you think about Intuition?

Enough questions! I need answers now. My intuition says there’ll be quite a few…

Note: Thanks Amit who edited my article.

!! UNTURNED MEET - Part 2 !!

2006-10-27T04:12:00.000-07:00

Ah! “Hey! If I am not wrong, you are Nihal. Right?”

“Yes.”

“But can I know who are you and how do you know me?” he queried with surprise on his face.

I’d met Nihal again on the bus on the way to my classes. Was this sheer coincidence? I wondered. Two people longing to meet each other never meet. Here I was meeting a known stranger again in a city teeming with millions. Routine is probably the reason.

“No Buddy, you don’t know me, but I’ve heard your conversation of your unturned meet with Muskan. You were sharing it with your friend couple of days ago in the same bus. I posted your story in my blog. Hope you won’t mind.”

He paused for a minute; perhaps sizing me up.

“No. It’s ok. But can I know how, when and where this happened? Nihal asked. I explained to him all that was there to explain.

In the end asked I said to him, “Nihal if you don’t mind can you please tell me what happened finally. Did you both meet up or not? As I got off the bus midway through your conversation that day I am unaware about what happened next.”

“Sure my friend,” Nihal replied. He seemed eager to share his story with me. In this city choking with people, it’s not only money or power or fame that many people are after.

An ear is what many desire. A patient listener; someone who listens to you. A person who laughs at your jokes, curses your boss, and asks you how your day was! Muskan was Nihal’s ear. In this crowded city bus I was the ear.

“Actually I left the city shortly after that, and lost touch with Muskan except for our technological connection known as telecom. Earlier we were connected by phone, but now things have changed and we talk once in a while. Though I am thankful to Muskan; she used to frequently call me. I might have called her a couple of times. Every one has their problems,” he sighed.

“Hope all’s well between you,” I asked, my voice mirroring my genuine concern.

“Yes. Maybe,” he said with a sarcastic tone.

“Does distance make the heart grow fonder?” he asked me.

“Well…”

“Out of sight is out of mind,” he replied cutting me off before I could reply.

“Chuck it,” I said (so that he won’t feel hurt).

“Sometimes Muskan says that we can meet in December, but I don’t think that would be possible. Time is plotting against us. It doesn’t want us to meet. I am sure something or the other will pop up to prevent us from meeting. Maybe Bush will find Osama. Or Musharraf will do the bhangara with Manmohan Singh!” he said in a tone which bordered on mischief and helplessness.

At this point of time, I recalled a friend’s wording that 'Be careful what you wish for, for it might just come true!' Sometimes an unturned meet is a blessing...not in disguise... Nihal continued, “I think I’ve always viewed friendship from my point of view and I might be wrong. So now I don’t have any grudges against Muskan and I let the things to move on.”

I thanked Nihal for sharing his story with me and also invited him to my blog. I hope he lands here and I hope Muskan also reads this, and probably our platform can help them to meet in person at least once. Also, I am sure that if they do meet up then I along with you all will be blessed to bring together two people defeating time in the process.

I get off the bus in the sweltering heat. The bus melts into the distance in a cloud of dust. I see a familiar hand waving good bye. I wave back. Strange are the ways of destiny!

NOTE: Thanks to Amit - Who helped in Editing and formitting of this part too.

!! UNTURNED MEET !!

2006-10-18T22:30:00.000-07:00

Today on the way to my class, I overheard a person who was discussing an unturned meet with his friend. The conversation I heard is the topic of this article/story. The guy’s name was Nihal and the girl was Muskan, whom he was supposed to meet.

This guy was from a small town, and he used to spend most of his time on internet, rest at his job and travelling. One fine day he met Muskan on the internet while posting some article in an online community. Time moved on and these two guys started chatting & discussing things with each other. Heart started connecting through the medium of global connecting system known as internet + telecom.

Days passed on, time moved on and one fine day they decided to meet each other. Nihal asked Muskan, as usual what boys can ask; let’s meet up and we can meet up once every month, What say Muskan ? To this Muskan replied why only once in month, how about biweekly, weekly or might be twice in a week... Nihal was about to reply to this, but Muskan interrupted saying, ‘Maybe we’ll never meet .Who knows what’s in store ahead?’

They fixed up the date and place for meeting up. Days passed on & the final day came but unfortunately Nihal suffered a set back, which I gathered from his conversation was not uncommon for him. The date was cancelled or say postponed for next or next or next to next week! The reason was genuine and even Nihal wouldn’t feel bad because Muskan was not well.

Few more days passed on & then they again planned to meet, which unfortunately dint materialize. Days went by and one day they decided that if Nihal moved towards Muskan’s place, then they would meet on that day itself. So in this case no planning and all would be needed. Nihal was happy it seemed (his tone said it).

Time passed away, friendship turned better, hearts connected together, Globalisation played the game and technology connected both of them. One day our Mr. Nihal was in the city of Muskan but unfortunately Muskan couldn’t make it. She informed him that they can meet the very next day & if Nihal couldn’t make it than she will turn up at his place. Two days went away, nothing happened and Nihal left the town too.

I was so engrossed in their conversation that I absent mindedly missed my bus stop. Finally got up from the seat & got down of the bus. While on the way to my classes the only thing that occupied my mind was what a game life & time can play. Was it Nihal's luck or Muskan dint want to meet or was it just the time that was not proper & so they couldn’t meet. The only thing that I feel is "Time and tide waits for no one" and it seems it was time which dint want them to meet. Will they meet up in future or was is the end of their story. Would it be an unturned meet, that’s what I feel.... what u all think???

Note: Thanks To Amit - who helped me in formatting this Story.

Unturned Dream

2006-10-11T22:59:00.000-07:00

Hope sun doesnt rise..

Night never end...

Friends never divide...

Love always unite....

Life happy life...

Blossom with light...

Friends to unite....

Never ending florid....

But..

What a game...

Time had played...

Love started to profane..

Wish turned inane...

kith became impair...

And I got deranged.

! Good Morning !

2006-10-06T23:54:00.000-07:00

Here come one poem from my side for the early morning.....

With the ray of light,

After dawn of Night,

Morning is to smile,

Getup for a while,

Birds are charmin..

A very Good Morning.

!! Life is a Game !!

2006-09-23T00:32:00.000-07:00

Life is a cricket
Start with a zeal
And end with a Result.

Life is a football
Goal is none
But view is unbelievable.

Life is a billiard
Destiny is a hole
Hard hit with a pole.

Life is a cycle
Spokes are relation
Journey is rotation.

Life is a gift
Hearts beneath to bit
And so one is to hit.

Love the Love

2006-09-05T02:10:00.000-07:00

Walking on the street - thought to call u, Wish u, bless u;

Sleeping at night - thought to love u, miss u, kiss u;

Sitting on a desk - thought to mail u, message u, write a poem for u;

What if i am so far - your heart is with me, in me, reminds me;

So what if i am not in love - I love to be in love, with love and to feel love.....

!! Journey from childhood !!

2006-08-23T21:57:00.000-07:00

Had a fun, being a kid
Enjoyed the way as it is.
Growth was normal as time begin
School was one and I was in.

Moved into standards, taking grades with me
Time had come get set with it.
College had started, leaving school behind
Exams were planned, ready to sit in it.

Life never haulted, moving with it
Job was on card, college to relieve.
Finally job came to an end, leave thaughts behind
I left the state with emotions filled in.

You are the one, I met with
Will never forgive, time spent with it.
I thank the lord, he met you to me
And thanks to you for being with me.

Life

2006-08-22T22:11:00.000-07:00

Life is a challenge. Life is full of hurdles but it gets easier as and when we get company with good support of someone. Many just say but never support, few dont say but they really do. I am happy to have few of my pals who really did a great help for me in all ups and downs.

"Life is a game - play it" All must have heard such proverbs but its really hard to play when your career and full life is on dice. Saying is easy than actually playing. But if one get the needed support and company it becomes lot easier to move with the same.

Life moves with all
bring thoughts as it gone
loves the way as it comes
waits for none as moves on and on...

Enjoy buddy and thank the creator for all that we had got.

!! Shadow of Love !!

2006-08-13T05:20:00.000-07:00

Though I was not as i what i am
Donno but how all it happend
Change is what that is constant
Love is that which not yet happend

Cool is what how is the climate
Romance is that which never happend
U are one which i have founded
Friendship is that which has bounded

Let the world be little amazed
And we became one of the worlds duet
Sung by lovers in love and pain
The song of our love liveth liveth

I lay awake looking for shadows of love
But the blinding light drove it away
The design of light and shadow was complete
But without you how can i be complete

Can do It...

2006-08-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

Day come and go
Night starts and end
Sun rise and set
But i am yet to go

Life moves and move
River flows and flow
Breeze stop and starts
But I am yet to glow

love will come
Time will flourish
I will be glowing
As best is coming

! Happy Friendship Day !

2006-08-05T12:25:00.000-07:00

Bad is the environment
But patience is on test
All are moving
But Sparrow in the nest....

Couple are drinking
Cola's with the pest
Night is very active
But all are on the rest.....

Friendship day is climbing
So its the time to fest
Many count as friends
But you are the best....

$$ Happy Friendship Day $$

!! Few Quotes by me !!

2006-08-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

Love is world's delicate feeling which can be hurt even without words.

Trust is world's strongest thing which cant be even blown by bomb.

Friends are world's largest network which can be met anywhere and everywhere.

Emotions are world's best tool which can make work done in a small instant.

Anger is world's dangerous object even sharper than a sword.

Motivation is the biggest force which can make u do things which are almost impossible.

Success is the world's biggest gift that one can get.

Satisfaction is the most happiest moment in one's life.

Achievement is one thing which can bring tears of happieness from your eyes.

Dreams are the fastest thing which can take you anywhere where you want to go,anywhere u want to be and anything you want to do.

Dil Se...

2006-08-03T14:54:00.001-07:00

Socha na tha par woh hogaya...
Kehna na tha par woh keh diya...
Bolna na tha par nikal gaya...
Jana na tha par dil tod diya...

kehte hain abh maan bhi jaoo...
Galti hui hain pehchan bhi jaoo...
Dil juda toh nahi par jod denge...
taklif hui hain so hum khudko bhi denge...

Maafi joh mangi woh mil gayi...
phir bhi jog baat hain woh dil main rahi...
Abh chod bhi do jane do...
Bekar hain hum maan bhi jao...

Friendship

2006-08-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

Rain come and go,
Water flows and flow,
Train starts and stop,
But track goes and go....

Friendship starts and move,
Deeper it goes and go,
I might come and go,
But our friendship be the same as it goes.......

Will be Missing U

2006-08-03T14:53:00.002-07:00

Thoughts in mind
Love in heart
Words in mouth
Ideas on card
pen to start
Ready to impart
Dont go is the part
Missing would be byheart...

Send Off

2006-08-03T14:53:00.001-07:00

We are fighting
World is uniting
Love is generating
But i am leaving

Some are thinking
Plans are making
Job is glowing
yet i am resigning

History is repeating
Setbacks are getting
All are struggling
I am trying
but finally i am going..

Unusual

2006-08-03T14:53:00.000-07:00

Divided we fall
United we stand
After meeting you
I felt in glue

Friend I thought
Love was caught
Heart cant stop
I cant move

Change is constant
Nothing is permanent
Let love continue and
Destiny will find the clue

Perception

2006-08-03T14:52:00.001-07:00

Perception - Vision or looking at something by someone.

Perception means one's vision towards one thing/ Perception differs from person to person. It always tend to happen what one see is different from other. Something is favourable from from your point of view but I might feel that its not favourable while you might feel something is good but i might feel it is best. Difference of opinion always exist in views and thats what called is perception.

Perception means perceiving something and thus it is based on one's view, nature, group. thoughts, community and one's growth.
Example : Some might feel that rainy day is motivating and energetic while other might feel that its dull and lazy.

A Glass which is half filled with water can be percieved differently by two different people. One might view as half filled while other will view as half empty but that doesnt change the fact. Its only the difference of view in seeing the glass which is half filled and differ from person to person.

So stop fighting and start thinking what this article meant for you & whats your perception on the same.

Dedicated to moi Friends - I

2006-08-03T14:52:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to my those friends from whom i have learned some or other thing by either my perception or their behaviour but i am happy to learn it as its something very essential. Those this things are very hard to follow but its very important .....

Meenaxi
She is my colleague @ office .. though not a close friend but i had learned a very good thing by her behaviour and that is "Never go close to others" nor allow anyone to get very close to us. I have perceived this from her behaviour and i think this is the best quality she has as when we get close to some one its very hurting to stay apart from the same. Frankly speaking its very good quality you have which i shared with many and i hope to impart same in me too, though its hard for me....

Paresh
Hey paresh thanx for being my friend and guiding me at every moment when i need your help. I have learned a very good thing from you and that is think first what we have to do and than move on without thinking of set back and diverting from it. Thanx man.

Pramod
He is my shift incharge in office but we are more friends than superior or employee... And i learned a amazing thing from him too.. He says"Nihit be patience and do what ever you want to do after thinking a lot". He has a lot of patience and he says the same to me too... I am trying and working to impart same in me.

I think thats all for now... if i remember and learn something more than will follow next part soon....

Still waiting for U

2006-08-03T14:51:00.000-07:00

Mana ki hum woh nahi...
Jana ki hum itne close nahi....
Jante hain hum par dil manta nahi...
Likhte hain hum par aap padhte nahi...
Kabhi aana yaha jaan jaoge aap sahi...
Yeh bhi likha hain aapke liye par aap yaha aate kyon nahi....

Just for U

2006-08-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

You are the one, who knows me
You are the one, who belives me
you are the one, who helps me
You are the one, who understands me
You are the one, who thanks me
you are the one, who is always there for me
And its only you in the world who makes best pal for me...

Thanks ζίλλγ

Thoughts which are caught - III

2006-08-03T14:47:00.000-07:00

Looking at the track, i wonder where it is

Looking at the speed, i wonder what it is

Looking at the sky, i wonder why it is

Looking at the rain, i wonder how it is

Looking at the feeling, i wonder how love is

Looking at you, I wonder how love cant exist......

Thoughts which are caught - II

2006-08-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Heart beats a lot

Mind thinks a lot

Word express a lot

Thoughts ponders a lot

Love generates a lot

And I miss you a lot

Thoughts which are caught - I

2006-08-03T14:45:00.002-07:00

Love is lovely

Heart is purely

Work is hardly

Thinking is widely
Thoughts are carefully

you are kindly

And I love madly

U & I

2006-08-03T14:45:00.001-07:00

I am sorry i dint took your call,
I am sorry i dint talk to you at all,
I am sorry i cant even talk to you now,
I am sorry but i am bad at all...

I am sorry i made you sad,
I am sorry i felt you mad,
I am sorry for all that i did,
I am sorry but i am like that...

I know i am not at all worth,
I know i always hurt a lot,
I know you were right before,
I know but you perceived right before...

what do i Say on this situation

2006-08-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

Heart i opened
problem i shared
thaught u will be there
but u dint turn around

Friend i made
talks we shared
you just listened
with no concentration

Accepted that is your best friend
more than what i can tell
your talk is all about that
but can we talk something else

I never asked anything
but our relationship granted many things
hope it ever turned out
rather than we hurt around

life is become a problem
me still finding a solution
it is affecting me a lot
with many changes becoming a part

Upside Down

2006-08-03T14:43:00.000-07:00

Life is full of uncertain, Nothing is decided, what you think and what you get. One always try to do something good but it always happens something bad. What i thaught for and what i get is full of change. I never mean it but i always get it.

One is not that bad but why people always misunderstand it. The better one try the worsen it gets. I think life is full of ups and down which doesnt have any hold on it; so move on with its pace leaving rest in the hands of amity.

Love & Friends

2006-08-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

Love and friends... Can these exist together. By this it means does the person changes after falling in love?? Some might say Yes while some might say No... actually it depends on person to person as perception differs.

Here i would like to share few SMS over here and than you all add your comments what you all feel about the same.

SMS 1
Insecurity of losing love mistakenly makes us lose the friend in them, Insecurity of losing the friend mistakenly makes us fall in love with them.

SMS 2
The greatest gift you can give to someone is your time, because when you give someone your time you are giving them a portion of your life that you will never get back...

SMS 3
Dont love a friend who hurts you... Dont hurt a friend who loves you... sacrifise everything for a friend... but dont sacrifice a friend for anything....

So whats your view... What I think...hmmmmm ... I think Yes becoz i saw such thing happend with many of my friends.... Lets see what you all have views on same....

Mumbai Bomb Blast

2006-08-03T14:41:00.001-07:00

11th July 2006
1824 - 1840
Mumbai, India.

One blast followed by another made a sequence of 8 blast in Mumbai's local train. Its really sad to know that till now more than 170 had been died and more than 300 injured. why, what and how is the question in mind of every one. Mobiles were jammed, landlines were stopped. Mumbai's lifeline were put to halt. 1900 hrs got a call from friend "where are you Nihit", at home sleeping was my answer. Relief was the emotion from other side of the phone and i was confused as what happened. The conversation started and i got up from my sleep. woked up, got ready and went to station by 1930hrs to see whether trains are running or no. No trains and no intimation of starting for the same.

Hope i was in Mumbai, i would have given some of my help to the affected people. Wish i would have been at near place i would have donated my blood. Lets hope it never happens again and the world is blessed with only peace. But would like to thank all the people who came forward and helped the one's who suffered in the blast. Hats off to your spirit and would thank to all those who were in the same train but got down and started to help those who suffered even before any police or Ambulance made their visit.

God save the world and curb the criminals, terrorism.

@ Nihit !!

Life - problem & Solution

2006-08-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

Life is another name of trouble and tention. Life is full of sweet and sour, its full of happy and sad moments. One hurdle is always follows by another but that doesnt mean life stops at that place. Life is a challenge which moves on and have to win over it.

Walking with the pace of world is the only way to move ahead with life. Life stops for no one and cant be hold at any moment. Love the way as it comes, move the way as it goes, tackle all hurdles as it follows, challenge every one that comes along.

Life is a journey which moves on and waits for no one, in the same way its filled with problems as well as tentions. Moving ahead with the solution, working on the betterment and planning the journey is the best possible ways to get ahead. Sitting and thinking will worsen the situation as it will lead to add tention moving ahead to depression with regular inimations so follow the tradition and leave without tention.

Hurting oneself because of someone will take us no way and inturn will harm our beloved one's. Every Action has equal and opposite reaction and thats very true. Even this rule applies in once life as if we are not happy than our behaviour will lead to others unhappy. So be normal as the problems are part of life and its always better to be early than its too late.

The only way to tackle our problem is by sharing and solving. As sharing makes oneself feel better which makes problem solved by 50%. If problem is their than there has to be a solution for the same as their is always a key to lock, latch to door and thread to needle. Believe in oneself, never under estimate, think positive, share, take a stroll and spend time on hobbies would be the best solution to tackle difficult situation and if nothing works out than dont worry God is always there , leave everthing on him as he is with you at every point of time.

And yeh.. Hum hain na "I am there with you always no matter what time it is"... Cheer dear... get up... move ahead.. as life waits for no one....

$ Challenge $

2006-08-03T14:40:00.000-07:00

Oh God.. What is this. Everytime when I say you please guide me and show me the way, You gave me two choices. Each time when i bring a problem to you, You send me with 2 solutions. Any time when i ask to something you give me many things. Stop, Stop, Stop. I donno but why its so confusing for me to select the best of them.

You know i love challenges but I am afraid to challenge my career. Selecting for the right path is very difficult bcoz its always filled with Money on one side and emotion/ethics on other side. No matter what people say but the fact is both are important and i cant select money on ethics/emotions as Ethics and emotions are my heart so i cant leave without it.

Ethics is my part...
Emotions is my heart....
and so
Challenge is on my card...

Gear up Nihit... Move on...world waits for no one and so you need to runnnnnnn...

Dedicated to moi Friends

2006-08-03T14:39:00.000-07:00

This post is specially dedicated to all my friends and I would like to thank all of you from bottom of my heart. I had learned many things and this post will specifically point on what i have learned from my friends. Its being pleasure to be with you and I thank god for giving me such a good friends in term of U. I am sorry if i forget to put someone's name but that doesnt mean you aint my friend. I am just putting name of those from whom I have learned something which is very essential, helpful, right and changed my life. Here it goes....

@ Linny
I would like to thank this little girl from bottom of my heart to be my best pal and help me in every way of life. I learned a lot from you which even this post will be less to describe. The best thing that i learned is when things go wrong, when nothing works in your way and when thoughts are countered.. the best way to deal is "Give some time as time heals everything and its the best way as one can understand once's misunderstanding only after spending some time bcoz that changes the mind, bcoz during misunderstandings mind is very hot and doesnt want to listen or think otherway round but after sometime it goes cool and think all the possible solutions with what misunderstanding it had before. " Thanks a lot

@ Mona
Thank you for being such a good friend of mine. The best thing that i learned from you is "Never force a people" and thats so true as if anyone wants to help you, meet you, talk to you or even wants to share things with you will do by itself or in onesaying. But forcing makes only one side concern and if other person doesnt likes your company that doesnt make any point to force the same. Thank you so much

@ Pranee
What to say..... We fight, always fight and if i am not wrong our every talk started with fight...hehe ... but thats what friends are all about. You helped me a lot specially in writting those letters to university or to job applications... Well I learned the one thing from you which really helps me even now and that is "No. 4 people are always misunderstood". When someone is taking me in a wrong way despite trying my efforts to clear the thoughts and nothing works... I remember your words and smile thinking that its my neumoro and luck which makes this happen.... So no worries and chill... Thanks for making me aware about the same. Also one thing i learned is "To get something one need to sacrifise something".

@ Yogesh
My childhood friend and a very nice kind heart guy. What shall i say to you... Though u never told me but i learned a very good thing from you and it was my observation that made me learn ... and that is " Never say anything to anyone" .... how u manage this man... i cant control and always say some or other thing what i feel is wrong and seriously it had various ill effects which i have seen and always felt guilty about... but will surely work on it.

@ Nitin
Hey bro... I learned many many things from you right from childhood... But the best thing i liked about you is always be quit, dont blabber, do your work and show.... Also 1 more thing and that is "the world will not change for U but I need to change for world" ... ahah... its very difficult for me.. but i know the consequences that i face without changing... so i think i shall start making a move.....Thanks soooo muchhhhh

@ Meenakshi
hehehehhe... Yeh this cute gal... I had learned one special thing from her and that is "Never take a tention". I always used to talk to her before exam as she used to be always chilled and i used to be tensed. Thought tomoro is final exam she used to laugh and make me laugh too... So all my tention used to go and i used to feel calm. Thanks dear as u made me learn how beautiful the time could be no matter what is stored ahead.

Few more are there but will post it next time.....

Thanks every one for being such a good friends.......

! LOVE !

2006-08-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

Love cannot be defined nor can be explained in words. Love is a feeling which can be expressed in your thoughts, behaviour, expressions, caringness and many more. Love is a feeling of devoting oneself for other. Its a journey and not a destiny.

Love is full of giving. Love is a most beautiful moment of life. Though love is the best thing but its known as Sweet poison. Sweet poison becoz its something which one cant leave without but again it takes your toward emotions and posessiveness. Love is blind and its very true. I am not against love but its a view that i have generated over a period of time. In love people used to get self centred towards oneself and partner without even thinking about parents, friends, social life too. Though few might to manage but its very rare.

Here i would like to share an SMS which i recieved long time back, couple of months back on Love and Friendship. Here it Goes...

Compare Love and Friend
Love - blind, Friend - Bright
Love - Mad, Friend - Glad
Love - Alone, Freind - Group
Love - Fear, Friend - Joy
Love - Silent, Friend - Rouse
Love - Blank, Friend - Complete
Love - Selfish, Friend - Helpful
Love - Short, Friend - Long.

No matter what people say against love, but one fact is that everyone falls or would like to love once. Every one like to beloved too. Love is hard to find, harder to wind, hardest to mind (maintain it for long life). The journey of love is very beautiful and true love is the only one which pass on every hurdle, continue with the situation and wins over the confusions. People are very lucky who fall in love and luckier are those who are even beloved by them.

Golden Fact of Life:
!! When someone loves you, you dont realise it, When you realise it, its too late. You always love the one who leaves you and leave the one who loves you !!

What ever my perception about love would be.. but still I am waiting for true love to come in my life... hehehe....