Remembering 2010 ..!!

Time passes leaving memories forever. 2010 was another such page added to the book of my life, which I would like to read again and again. It all started with bidding a nice farewell to 2009. On the very first day of this year, we made a trip to Mysore, in the mid-year around, we made a trip to Nandi Hills and towards the end, we had a blast at Munnar. All the trips were awesome, special in their own unique way. Apart from those, small outings, movies and get-together were always on were cards. My birthday in 2010 (both official and real) were the best ones ever! Thanks to all the people who made those days special for me! Not only mine, we actually made a point to celebrate everyone's birthday in a unique way. After all they are the ones for whom our stay in Bangalore is enjoyable!

Professionally, 2010 is worth remembering as I completed my first year in the corporate. This part of my life can be characterized in a positive way. I got opportunities to learn more, work under stress and even work alone. All the hurdles I met only paved my way through. In the meantime, my corporate contacts also increased. I am glad that I have been able to work with some of the most gifted resources in my office. Every word they speak always makes sense. I had a remarkable time working with them! Their encouragement and support always kept me at ease. They instilled in me the confidence and made me realize my potential. There were some people who made me smile when times were tough. Not mentioning their names would be doing injustice to them. They are Vipin, Ashish, Shirish, Shipra, Vivek, Niraj, Somesh, Sneha, Sunaina, Sreemayee, Preeti and Gopi. Thanks all of you for simply being there! Not only in my job, I also excelled in my writing and the whole credit goes to Anunaya. Thanks a lot for introducing me into this freelance writing. I am enjoying it through! It has given me a platform to write, what I have always loved. Hopefully, beginning with this, I may go farther and chase my dreams!

Besides, 2010 was special for my family too. My dear cousin-cum-friend (Putul Apa) tied her nuptial knot and started a new life! I wish her all the world's happiness on this last day of the year. Lala Bhai's shifting from US to India was another milestone in 2010. That change was instrumental in keeping me connected with Bangalore. It always feels nice to be with family and last year most of my times were spent with them. Trip to home was unforgettable, had a wonderful time with family and good old friends, life was beautiful! My Chuku also graduated from her higher secondary to grad school and her life is on a completely new track as well. Hope all good things keep coming her way and she is blessed with all the joys and happiness. One more change last year saw was keeping Me and Reshma together, after almost a year! She did stay for a small period of time but has definitely left me with loads of memories. I won't ever forget our Friday night madness and all those fun watching movies or our simple talks. The JITMians did rock in 2010. Our all time fav companions in these were Apu, Pragnya, Ritu, Amit, Shiv, Riyaz, Lisha, Ajit, Arun, Rakesh, Soni, Santosh, Rudra, Sitakant, Yuvraj (non-Nessian) and Anunay (one non-JITMian). Thanks buddies for all those fun moments!

Specifically looking into my life, 2010 will forever remain special! Overall it was neither too good nor too bad. My approach towards the various events have changed. If something good happens, it goes into my memories list and if it is the other way then it is a lesson for lifetime! I am glad for this positive way of mine... I now look towards life in a more realistic way. There is maturity in my thoughts now (although, I don't want to showcase them ;)). Every day taught me more about all good and bad and how to live life with them and changed my perceptions. I got some people who came into my life and changed it forever... some people who know all ups and downs about me but are still with me. Bonding between all my relations became stronger, let it be in my family or among friends or in colleagues. For all those reasons, known and unknown, 2010 will be ever cherished by me!


When nails are growing; we cut our nails, not fingers. Similarly, when ego starts rising; we should cut ego, not relations..!!

Munnar Mania ..!!

A road trip to Munnar on Christmas eve was placed on our cards long back... almost a month before! Long chain of mails containing the plans and proceedings were instrumental in lifting our spirits and I was particularly excited because I always wanted to be there! Finally the D day arrived and we (Me, Ashish, Shirish, Vipin, Arathi, Jahnavi, Sanjeev, Gopi, Sreemayee, Manpreet, Yuvraj and Soujanya) were all set for the trip. The trip was good but it became exciting when we reached the Ghats of Munnar. They were terrific! Sharp turned and twisted roads and the whole place covered with hills and forests.. the view was simply fabulous. We reached at the resort by 11:00 AM. I completely fell in love with that place. It was nothing but a dream come true for me! Staying in a cottage in a place quite close to nature with waterfalls, rocks, mountains, camp fire... it had almost everything that I always wanted in my dream land! Seriously speaking, I didn't feel like going out of the resort itself although there were many places to be covered in just two days. We had a very warm and cozy time around the fire... playing Antakshari, Dumb Charade and many more chit-chats and I must say, those conversations will remain with me forever! Night was chilling and of course enjoyable. The next morning, we went for a sight seeing trip. Waterfalls are always a beauty! Then we went for an elephant ride and that was so so scary... but a wonderful experience! After that, we left for Mattupetty Dam for the purpose of boating and all but it rained and thankfully it did, else we would have missed the best view of the place. The foggy, misty environment was adding to the beauty of the place. We took some pics.. including some where the nature was at its best. Those were the moments which won't be experienced frequently... they are to be captured... so that we can revisit them as and when we feel! With loads of dancing, singing, merry making, fun and memories, we returned back to our work place... all juvenile and looking forward for a good entry into the new year. Let's see what is there in store!


Beautiful quote on the wall of a cinema hall, "one day your entire life will be like a movie in flashback, you just need to make sure that it is worth watching"!

A Comeback ..!!

Home trip was great! Had a very nice time with friends and family. Good old memories were refreshed and had a very very nice home-time, lying on the bed watching the idiot box the whole day, ignoring Mom's scoldings :) Stay in Puri was equally good, meeting cousins and school buddies, food and everything... was just wonderful. With all those moments and fun filled events, my Diwali celebration came to an end and it was time to come back to my work place.

I have often heard people saying that Bangalore is a very nice place and blah blah but I really don't know why I don't like this place that much! I like its beauty and the environment, climate and almost everything but as a whole, I don't feel like staying here! As of now, I don't find much options on my cards and have to stay here anyhow at least for 2-3 years!

All the same, I know this time will also pass away leaving me with loads and tons of memories and experiences and I really look forward for the same! I have already started taking up new tasks which I believe suits me well... writing, reading and dreaming! Let's see, this leads me where. With this beautiful thought in my mind, I have decided to spare some of my time for this blog space of mine... which has seen me through all my evens and odds. I need to make sure that I make a chronicle of all the events in my life.. so that in future I can always rely upon my blog and cherish all the good old times I have!


Only few loving hearts can easily identify some little lies in your smile and some more truth in your tears. Never let them go from your life!

Creativity And Teamwork ..!!

I have been feeling guilty for not updating this space since a long time. Works and other engagements always kept me busy. Life had become monotonous and nothing new was happening. I was waiting desperately for 29th of October so that I could go to Odisha. But then something exciting cropped up... Ness started its preparations for its Family Day and before that, lots of events were to be held on Sports theme. I am never an enthusiast as far as sports are concerned... but there was something among those events, I believe, was meant for people like me... the Floor Decoration Contest! I really like this event as it involves high level of creativity and teamwork and for us, this was nothing less than a challenge as we had to keep the same 1st position intact, which we achieved last year!

We settled for showing up a "Tour de France" show as our theme was sports. Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. This covers some 3600 kilometers and lasts three weeks. The race is broken into day-long segments, called stages. Individual times to finish each stage are aggregated to determine the overall winner at the end of the race. The rider with the lowest aggregate time at the end of each day wears a yellow jersey. Keeping this in mind, we started decorating our floor. All of us were dressed in yellow. Cycles were brought. Yellow and brown sheets were joined together, molded and folded to form the shapes of mountains. Small grasses were pasted on papers to form a small model of the roadside lawns. Thermocols were cut and shaped to form trees. Black colored semi-plastic rolls were spread out and white tape was moved above to give the look of a track. Cyclists were dressed in proper costumes, with helmets, glasses, elbow guards, etc. Gifts and prizes were bought and a stage was prepared to applause the winners. The whole scenario displayed a small model of the grand Tour de France. It involved heavy efforts, creativity and much organized and coordinated teamwork. It is a good learning experience when you work with not only friends but also a bunch of seniors and juniors. Sometimes their zeal and energy can work as spirit lifters! We worked for the show very sincerely and delivered our best efforts. When the result was declared, we were on cloud nine again!!! We did it :)

Congratulations to the team of Quintiles for putting up a grand show and making the venture a success!!

Dreams visit us every night but commitment wakes us up each day giving us every chance to make our dreams come true..!!

Diving Into The Past ..!!

I have developed a habit of reading different blogs of various people just to avoid boredom. I thought of doing the same for my blog too. Before I used to read some specific posts but today I read them all! Now I am left with all my memories waving in my mind :( I really wish to go back, steal some wonderful moments and let my life rock again, like it had done once in past! My blog has become my memory book... it contains every tit and bit of my life. I am glad I have an aid like this, which I can always look up to in my ups and downs! Diving in the past, refreshed some of the best moments I ever had. To cite a few involves... our fear for ragging, eating chocolates and amul inside the classroom, sleeping or reading novels while the class is on, study hours, late night studies and calls, visit to AID site, meeting various personalities and learning more about them, volunteering in various functions, working on projects, running to the mentor every time with the smallest doubt ever, giving seminars, preparing the scripts and practicing the style, talking from A-Z on the terrace after dinner, watching movies in the laptop with the ambiance of that of a movie hall, walking in front of the hostel gate after dinner and many more! The silliest and dumbest moment of that time seems to be the most happiest moment now. Wish I get just one chance to steal sometime of the past... wish I get all my friends with me again... wish somethings or some people would not have ever changed... wish we had some more time to create some more special moments! I really wish...!!

This is in tribute to everyone I have met in my journey called life!!


The best relationship in the world is when you hold the hand of the person and the person walks with you without asking "where" and "why"..!!

Brother Like You ..!!

I just want to let you know
You mean the world to me
Only a heart as dear as yours
Would give so unselfishly

The many things you've done
All the times that you were there
Help me know deep down inside
How much you really care

Even though I might not say
I appreciate all you do
Richly blessed is how I feel
Having a brother just like you 

Happy RakshaBandhan..!!

Me And My Blog ..!!

It's more than some 3 years that I entered into this world of blogging and since then, this has become a part of my life... reflecting me and my moods and my emotions! Never had I thought even in my dreams that this blog would be so close to me.. that I would have so much to write... so much to express. Yet now, I feel restless unless and until I re-connect myself to this part of life of mine! While beginning with this, I just started with random tits and bits but gradually it captured my relationships, my feelings and my life! This is the only place where I find all the colors of my life... some as bright as yellow while some as dark as black! My thoughts keep flowing as crests and troughs and come to still only after something worthy has been typed... something which is worth remembering... some moments I would like to cherish forever! Not only this, blogs have made me connected to the world of bloggers where I can know about many people like me... passionate of blogging and penning down every moment of their life! I wonder, with this busy life... how my life would have been if some platform of this kind won't have been there!

I feel really good when I have posted something on my blog... this blog, which clearly explains my horizon and has become a part of me... probably my bestest friend! Hope this friendship becomes eternal. Amen!


Dear Blog, thanks for being such a special influence :)

Complete Freedom ..!!

This year to celebrate the 63rd Independence Day, we (Me, Vipin, Shirish, Yuvraj, Arathi and Sanjeev) decided to make a trip to the Nandi Hills, a place blessed with the beauty of nature! We started for the trip early in the morning, the chilling cold... the darkness of the pre-dawn time... nothing could stop us from moving ahead. Nandi Hills is known for its best sunrise views but to our luck, that was a cloudy morning with no sunrise :( But then, it was a blessing in disguise for we would have missed the early morning scenery. It was just amazing... the clouds were flying high are we were at a place even higher than the clouds. Nothing could have been more liberating than this on the Independence Day. The turned-twisted roads alongside the hill was superb... where we used to take breaks to capture the natural view in one shot! By the time we reached the hill top... many people were already there. We definitely had a great time... while taking pictures or while eating lays or biscuits ;) Monkeys actually made my day... it was such fun watching their pranks! The memorable part came when we sang the National Anthem on the top of the mountain with the Tiranga flying high... that moment was awesome!! We felt as if we are on the top of the Siachen or Himalaya! The old age architecture was simply fabulous and can make anyone go speechless.

With lots of fun and experiences, the I-Day ended. Though I missed the flag hoisting and some patriotic music, yet the day was wonderful... full of energy... full of life!!


Butterfly lives for only 14 days but it flies everyday joyfully and win many hearts. Each moment of life is precious... so be happy and keep winning hearts..!!

In Tribute To The Legend ..!!

On 4th of August in the year 1929, God blessed the earth with a soul which enlightened the world through the charm of his voice. That soulful voice belonged to non other than the legendary singer, Kishore Kumar, fondly known as Kishore Da. The magic of his voice can be seen in the songs sung by him in various languages like Bengali, Hindi, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri and Malayalam.This world-famous playback singer has also worked as an actor, lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.

It's been rightly said that some people are just God gifted and Kishore Da was one of them. He could never had any formal training in music and initially started his career as an actor, yet his voice had that spell which could outnumber the most talented singers of his time! Kishore Da, Rafi and Mukesh, the names are just enough to believe that the songs are amongst the best ones, the film industry have ever witnessed! Out the of the three, Kishore Da was the only singer who could sing for almost all the actors unlike the other two of his time, where Mukesh was well at singing for Raj Kapoor and Rafi for Shammi Kapoor. There came a time in the world of silver screen, where Kishore Da earned the fame for giving voice to the mega stars Dev Anand and Rajesh Khanna. The person instrumental in polishing his talents was none other than the music director S.D. Burman, who actually implied Da to adopt a style of his own. From that day onwards, Kishore Da is accredited as being the only singer who can sing aptly for any mood and any music! The journey to success was on full fledged when music director R.D.Burman took over the task from his father. The two are (we could never have any pair like them) the most brilliant pair and just enough to keep others on their tune! Let it be, "Mere Sapno Ki Rani..." or "Phulon Ke Rang Se..".... "Kuch to log kahenge.." or "Main Shayar Badnaam..."...."Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si..." or "Aate Jaate Khoobsurat..."... "Dilbar Mere Kab Tak.." or "Mere Naina Sawan Bhado..."... "Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan..." or "Ye Dosti Hum Nahi..".... he has songs for everyone.... and for all the time! The magic in his voice seems to have the power which can make a dead soul rise and he is rightly titled as "The All Time Hit.... Kishore Da!"

Coming to my experience, I was inspired to hear Kishore Da because of my Father, who is a die-hard fan of him. As a kid, I have always imitated my Father and hence Kishore Da became my favorite but then I was unable to mark that spell in his voice which my Dad could... but then listening on a regular basis and after hearing other singers of his time as well as of my time.... I could very well distinguish what he had extra in his voice! Now also, I can't remember of a night when I have slept without hearing his songs! With the demise of this Legendary Singer, the Golden Period of music is definitely lost but the echo of his voice still remains in the hearts of his fans! Persons like him are born once in an era... with him this era is definitely over.... we won't ever get another soulful voice of his kind!

Happy Birthday, Kishore Da!

Pain is not felt on day of missing of your dear ones. It's really felt when you live each day without them and with their memories in your heart..!!

For You, Dear Friend ..!!

Hey Reshma, this is for you! Thanks for being with me through all the odds and evens of my life..!! Wish to have you as my friend forever!

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,

or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will

search for answers.

I can't change your past with all its heartache and pain,

nor the future with its untold stories.

But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.

I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;

Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;

I can only support you, encourage you,

and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,

                from your values, from me.

I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,

But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,

room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,

But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces

and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.

I can only love you and be your friend.

Happy Friendship Day ..!!

Friends ..!!

God made the world with a heart full of love,
Then He looked down from Heaven above,

And saw that we all need a helping hand,
Someone to share with, who'll understand.

He made special people to see us through
The glad times and the sad times, too;

A person on whom we can always depend,
Someone we can call a friend.

God made friends so we'll carry a part
Of His perfect love in all our hearts.

Dedicated to all my friends... who have enriched my life in every possible way, they can!

Happy Friendship Day ..!!

1st Anniversary In Corporate ..!!

Lately I realized that one year is a very long time. Last year on 21st of July, I was in this beautiful city with new dreams and hope. That was my first step to a new world... I was all set to chase my dreams and turn them into reality... I was on my own... all alone! Yes, that was my first step into the world of corporate and I have just completed my 1st anniversary year!

Looking back, I feel things have changed a lot. I have got more maturity in my thoughts and feelings, have become more practical, learnt how the ways of life are and how people matter. I have also developed a lot in my attitude, which I feel is for the better. I now know that there's no use of lamenting over things which didn't go the way I want, instead what happens is always good and I will surely have what I deserve. Not forgetting, I have also gained professionally... I believe, I now have the ability to deliver the best results and also I am slowly being comfortable with the various technologies I use. I still remember what Papa said while leaving me here, "Always try to be a learner. Don't believe that you have learnt everything and always be alert in your pace". Thanks Papa for this message, which I would treasure and follow always! My achievements so far has been well applauded too... what more should I expect in a year!

This journey so far had at moments been frustrating and at times relieving but this would not have been possible if I were all alone! It would definitely be unfair on my part if I don't thank each and every person, who I believe have helped me a lot in this evolution of my life. I would start with my parents for always being a strong support in every possible way. I remember the times when I have failed somewhere and there they would be always there, helping me to regain my confidence. Then I would like to thank my sweet Chinki for always bringing a smile on my face, whenever I am out of myself. I would like to thank Lala Bhai for his consistent guidance and mentoring and support as well. I would like to thank Deb (our Program Director) for instilling in me the confidence and zeal to work. Each time I have met him, he has inspired even more. I would like to thank Ajay (my Manager) for his continuous feedback and mentoring which always helped me realize my strengths and weaknesses. Next comes my deep reverence for Nivedita (Ajay's co-part for .Net) who has inspired me always in one way or the other. I always admire and respect her for the attitude and personality she bears... that's really par excellence! Not only, the senior management team but also my own project team has helped me a lot to excel in my field. I would like to thank Tapan (my Lead) heartly for giving me every chance to work out on my faults and mistakes and always helping me out in learning more and more. I admire him for his patience, he spares his precious time to make my work go smoothly. My list won't be complete if I don't thank Ajay (my Team Mate) for his consistent help. He is the only person whom I look upon first when I am stuck somewhere. I respect the knowledge he has and the way he makes me understand the things. Then my hearty thanks to my friends (Ashu, Vip, Shirish and the others as well), who have made the journey till now wonderful and enjoyable! Last but not the least, I would like to acknowledge my thanks to Mitu Apa, Roopesh, Sachin, Rajsekhar, Shipra, Shreeram, Dharmendran and many more... for their concerns and support!

Thanks a lot everyone!
Happy 1st year completion to all GETs 2009... May the success receive you wherever you go!



Feelings are the most delicate thing in life, never hurt them when anyone truly shows them for you because a great saying says, "today it's me, tomorrow it's you..!!"

The Great Cook Show ..!!

Cooking on a regular basis came into my life after I shifted to my present room... food being the reason of all my previous changes. I never knew I could cook so easily, without much to worry. All thanks to Ma for all her guidance while I was at home.

I somehow prepared myself to treat Istvan (an intern at Amadeus) whom I promised long back for a chicken party. Initially I thought of inviting him to some restaurant but then I made up my mind to cook something for him. Now inviting him on a working day and that too prepare chicken would have been quite hectic for me. So I decided to invite him along with Arathi and Jahnavi on a Friday, after the office hours, for a dinner over Chicken Biriyani at my place. Arrangements for the party started some 2-3 days before the very day. I bought paper plates (wouldn't have been able to wash all the dishes ;)), some vegetables and all that I wanted beforehand for the preparation. On that day, I left early from the office and went to get chicken with Reshma. I somehow managed to start my preparations by 7:00 PM, as planned with the help of Reshma. She was a great help in all those cuttings and choppings. At around 7:30 PM, Mouli came with Arathi and finally came Ist with Jahnavi. Reshma left to meet a friend of ours and I was engrossed in my cooking with Arathi to help me. By 8:45 PM, I was done with the cooking part. Then came the toughest part, layered arrangement for Biriyani. We all settled down for dinner at around 9:15 PM or so and believe me... that was really tasty (you may ask my friends ;))! Ist liked the food which was more important as he was about to leave the country in just one day after the party! Somehow my Biriyani Treat was a great succes!!

Now I am in the process of learning some veg items, so that I can invite my veggie friends for lunch/dinner as their population has kind of increased :)


Your respect is not in the words spoken to you in your presence but some special words spoken for you in your absence..!!

The Luncheon ..!!

After a long time, we (GETs 2009 from Quintiles and Amadeus) managed to plan for a lunch party. Usually at these times confusions arise... where to go, how to go, blah blah. We all settled down for Meghna for it specializes in Biriyani. After a long wait, we got our seats and ordered our choices. The food was really good though spicy. Apart from that, we had photo sessions... chit chats and unlimited fun!!

These kind of lunch parties are really enjoyable... atleast a relief from the boring work life. Even if Amadeus people don't turn up, we usually plan to go out for lunch and we are planning to make it surely, once a month!!

Hope such fun moments keep coming our way always!

Friendship is like an onion. It has many layers, which add taste to your life but if you try to cut it, it may bring tears to your eyes..!!

The Best Tribute ..!!

As the time passes, my exposure in the blog world increases. Reading blogs of other people has been one of my favorite past times lately... it not only lets me know about the other person but it also makes me knowledgable about various facts especially those related to blogs. I have been following some 2-3 blogs which I feel are somewhat different... let it be the writing style or the blog presentation! Never had a blog touched me so deeply as this one did... yes, the one I just found somehow as a result of my random searches! The blog is titled as "Remembering Nikhil" and one can guess from the name that it's all about Nikhil. When I went through the entries of the blog, it literally made me cry. It's all about a person who is no more but has left a great impact on his family, friends and acquaintances. They have shared their experiences with Nikhil and believe me, at some time or the other, you will surely cry! In order to pay a tribute to their friend, they have raised a fund in his name... the money is to be used for some bigger purpose. Nothing could have been more special than this! The friend won't ever come back, but atleast they can feel his presence with all the activities they are doing in his memories. Nothing could have been better than this last tribute... the ultimate one!


It is always a great feeling to know that you are being missed..!!

Birthday Blast ..!!

Celebrating a birthday has never meant much to me... it's all about visiting the temple in the morning and receiving calls and short messages with birthday wishes. But this year, it has changed and I could say, this year's birthday is probably the best one I could ever have!

This year 5th June was on Saturday, which means I have full 2 days in my hands. I came back from office late for I went with Vip to get movie tickets for Rajneeti, we planned for Sunday. After I came back, Reshma was already there. At around 11:55 PM or so, she took me to upstairs and asked me to see the sky and make a wish. I just finished that, when she wished me and took me downstairs and as expected, Mouli was there ready with the cake. I cut the cake and we took some pics. I was all time busy with my cell when someone knocked the door and truly speaking, I was hell scared! But then, I saw Mouli laughing which gave me some idea that probably, the one outside is for me. But to my utter surprise, it was not just someone but it was my whole group! They were there to surprise me! I got cards and they brought a cake too. Reshma became the winner of "Who gets the cake 1st contest" and then we all settled down. Due to rain, they could not go out and we kept playing Dumb Charade and it was just so funny... we had a very nice laughing time :) Then we shifted to story telling and started with ghost stories. It was really scary... when Vip scared all of us ( he got a nice dealing later too ;)) Finally they all left my place at 5:00 AM and we (Me, Reshma and Mouli) went to sleep!

In the morning, I went to the temple and stayed at home the whole day and in the evening, I treated my friends... in short, my birthday this year was really special, though some very special people didn't wish me :(

If the loser keeps his smile, the winner will lose the charm of victory..!!

Adding Colors ..!!

After coming into this  professional world, I was really missing my AID works. Truly speaking, that has been a part of my life and my life seems incomplete without it. I was actually longing to visit villages, connect with the people there, know about their problems and also do the best possible thing for them. The wish of doing that almost kept me restless and diverted from my work. I was actually looking for an opportunity when I saw a mail from the Ness Sense team of my company. It's the team in Ness which carries out the tasks incorporated under Corporate Social Responsibility. This again performs in two fields, education and environment. Last Saturday, I joined the Education team for a visit to the village school adopted by Ness to do some painting works there (I hardly had any idea of what we were to do then).

The morning was really cool and the whole environment calm and soothing. The team including Me, Vip, Jahnavi, Shipra, Manpreet, Reanna, Asit, John, Ratheesh (all Nessians) and Reshma and Yuvraj (our visitors) gathered in no time and we all set for the village (Dodabelle). The village was mostly like any other Indian villages, lush green earth, clear sky, thatched houses and kutcha roads. The school looked much better as a place. We all set to work, which was to fill colors to the pictures drawn on the wall, so that the children would enjoy once they come to school after the long Summer Vacation! Within some time, we were all busy painting the walls with the help of Prabhu, who works directly with us and also runs a NGO. Wall painting is quite different from paper/cloth painting and believe me, it's not that easy! A bunch of village children surrounded us and the whole place was crowded with their shouts. Some wanted to paint, some wanted to chat, some wanted to pose in front of the camera, some wanted to volunteer by helping us, while the rest chose to remain silent watchers! The lunch was equally good and we all had a hearty time together. There was excitement within us that we are contributing in some way to our society. The best part was the team work, which we all exhibited really well... everyone helping each other (really important when something of bigger purpose are done)! We also had nice photo sessions with the kids (those are really funny). The task was accomplished successfully and we all returned back happily. That night I slept peacefully after a long time indeed!

There only I had decided to be a part of this team then onwards. Hopefully I get my AID days back, which I miss so much!


Apologizing  doesn't mean that you are wrong and the other person is right... it only means that you value the relationship much more than your ego..!!

Weekend Special ..!!

After the crazy night, Reshma left for her PG quite early. Since I was awake then, I thought up going out to buy something for breakfast. On the way, I decided to prepare Biriyani for the lunch. I was about to prepare that probably for the first time in my life! I got all the ingredients for that happy menu. After having a delicious breakfast of French Toast, we (Me and Mouli) went out to get chicken. It took me almost one and a half hours to prepare that... but then that was really really tasty (seriously... you can ask Mouli for confirmation ;)). After lunch, Reshma came and we thought of completing that Telugu movie, we left halfway. Just after 30-45 mins, Santosh called and asked us to come to Forum. Mouli too joined us, for she had to do some shopping (but ultimately I landed up shopping!) We were hungry by then and so went to KFC but seeing the queue of the waiting persons, we dropped the plan. Then we made our way to Pizza Hut and McDonald's there which also had the same condition. The frustration has reached to heights by then and finally we chose Pizza Corner which luckily had space in it! We reached home at around 9:30 and started our theater which played Mohabbatien... one of my all time favorite movies. In the meantime, we finished the leftover Biriyani of the lunch. After Mohabbatein, we completed the Telugu movie too. I was about to start a new movie, but then I was too tired to go for that. Dejected and tired, I went to sleep. The next day was Sunday and was meant to be spent wisely... without getting exhausted! So we went for shopping in the morning... and after lunch, sat infront of the system watching movies... one after another! What a wise way to spend a Sunday at home!

Hope my weekends remain special as always!


A mountain is not higher than our confidence. It will be under our feet, if we reach the top..!!

Crazy Dinner Party ..!!

As I have always said, my Friday evenings are always crazy... so here's one more instance of that! I was really really happy that day... my Chuku's results were out and she did well. Also some problems at home were cleared, hence it was really a moment for me to celebrate. Santosh came and we (Me and Reshma) went with him to the laptop repair shop, where I have given my laptop for repairing (that's the only thing about which I worry, till now). A dinner was already planned beforehand... but the venue was not decided. We decided to go for Chinese first, but then again we wanted to go to some Indian restaurant... finally we landed up at the Pizza Hut. That was just to energize ourselves till we reach Koramangala. On the way, we planned to have our dinner at Kohinoor. We reached there, ordered Soups and had it happily. When it came for the turn to order the main course, unfortunately there was no prawns for Reshma. So we just paid for the soup and came out. Then finally we decided for the Chung Wah and had a cool dinner there over noodles and prawns! So the dinner was completed by visiting three different places... so crazy we are!

The craziness still continued..!! Reshma stayed at my place and we planned for a movie... 3 Idiots. That was hilarious, the movie is such that, whenever you see, you will laugh out loudly! It was over at around 2:30 AM or so and we started another movie, a Telugu one (cherishing college days). We finally went to sleep at around 3:30 AM leaving the movie halfway. I started my music player, the instrumental one in making me sleep! Reshma and me both shared the ear phones and slept happily :) The music continued till morning and I realized that while getting up :) I am really happy for making my Friday evenings crazy! Thanks friends, for making that possible even!


If pressure in life seems like crushing you down, then think of a crushed grape that produces the best wine..!!

Unforgettable 21st ..!!

Time and tide waits for none! Exactly a year back, I was in college... appearing the last exam of my last semester. So many things were in my mind then... would be going home... friends would be away... no fun... no parties... no outings... no class bunks... no strikes... no rebellions... no late night chats or conversations... no late night movies... no more rain dances... no more chit-chats and many more! Life was about to take a different mode then... I was about to be involved in more higher objectives of life, but the memories of that day and the days preceding are still in my mind! That day, we (Me and Reshma) had decided to visit all our loved places for the last time during the tenure of 4 years of our college life. The whole visit was really nice... but there was a surprise package for us and that was the farewell party by Anurag (about which I mentioned before here)! That was just amazing and probably that was the last time when we (Me, Aadi, Reshma and Anurag) were together. The moments are still fresh in my mind... those friendly gestures over sweets and chocolates... the 'mission-mango' and everything was really wonderful. AID Site was chosen as the location, a place which is really dear to me... for I have spent some quality time of my life there only.That visit to AID Site was my best visit ever... I was with all my loved ones!

Aadi, Reshma & Anurag... thanks a lot for making that day so special! It's been a year now but the memories which you people have given me will be with me forever. I wish I could re-live those moments again, with you all... I really wish..!!

Today, 21st May... after one year, many things have changed! I have been working for almost a year... friends have started their new life, all busy with themselves... haven't seen Aadi and Anurag since a long time (one year is also a long time)... my Chuku is out of college now, preparing for her new life to start... all my friends are away and many more..!! But all the same, wherever you go, whatever you are... memories are forever yours! Thanks a lot, for blessing me with these unforgettable memories!


Nothing in this world is permanent, except change..!!

My Sweetest Chuku ..!!

Many a times, I have found my blog readers (who are also my friends) complaining about why I am not writing about my family. The only reply I could give them is, "I have such a big family. How do I decide about whom to write as all are equally dear to me? All the same, I can't write about all of them in one go." I felt, this reply was sufficient for them to quieten. But today, am here with a very special post on a person who is very special and very very dear to me. She is the one for whom I will do everything (I mean it!) in the world. She is none other than my sweetest, cutest and wonderful little sister! Yups, that's right.. it's all about Chinki or Chuku (as I call her)!

Being 5 years younger than me, Chuku always would bring all her problems, tensions, confusions before me and I try to give her the best solution ever. I have seen her from her infancy through childhood and from childhood through her teens and each time I have loved her even more than before! We had fights, quarrels, arguments as is common between siblings but then, we had a quick patch up too. I really love the way she quarrels with me... I love the way she used to beat me (I wonder if the reverse is true too ;)). I love the way she behaves and talks and take cares. After leaving home, the one whom I miss more than anyone else is Chuku! She has become my informer... would relate me each and every happenings at home/in family, along with her own added thoughts, comments and feelings. She would also try to console me in the best possible way, so that I won't be too tensed. I really enjoy hearing that last part and keep wondering, how my sweet, little Chuku has grown up so fast! Now it's time for her to enter into a professional world and I am really really anxious about that... how would she manage all that? Being the youngest one in the family, she has been everyone's dear and favorite.. how will she bear the hard situations of the forth-coming life? May God bless her with all the strength she requires to sustain a successful life (She really believes that my prayers for her are always true. Hope this would be one too!). Chuku's presence in my life is the best gift I have ever received! Thanks a lot, God!

Love you Chuku, always and forever!


Some defeats are sweeter than victory but life is so short to realize this..!!

Sailing In The Titanic ..!!

It's been quite a long time (almost a year) that I have left my place... my college and my friends and not forgetting the fun filled moments! Life here is monotonous. Thankfully, friends are there who cheer me up, when I am out of my mood. Because of these friends, my life has changed a lot here... am no longer struck with the same boring life... I can always plan something... I can really go for all sorts of crazier activities which otherwise would have seemed difficult. Working the whole week, my mindset changes, hence am left with the weekends to recharge myself. Last weekend, I had a feeling of re-living the past days. Yes, I planned for a movie night! There were days when I had seen 4-5 movies continuously from dusk till dawn and also there were times when I have seen a movie continuously for 4-5 times! Though they sound crazy, yet they are still cherished. They have their own charm! Since Reshma was there, it was not a difficult thing for me. After a nice dinner, it was decided that she would stay with me that night so that we can have the same old and most remembered 'movie night'. "The Titanic" was chosen to play. Nothing could have been more special than that. It's the best of all the movies I have ever seen (including those of my all time fav, SRK). I always have a soft corner for this movie... its casting, its storyline, its set... everything is just perfect and what a heart-touching love story! I was in 5th grade when this movie came into light but I have liked this movie since then. As I write this post, I can still see the flashback of the movie, how dreadful it happened to those on board!

There are some 2-3 scenes in the movie which are just unforgettable... the best one is the musicians playing in the last scene, while all others are fighting to get into the life boats. That was simply awesome! I guess I have seen this particular scene, probably a 100 times! Second best scene, is when old Rose goes to the deck of the ship to drop the diamond in the ocean. I don't know why but this scene always makes me feel nostalgic and the third favorite scene is the dream which the old Rose sees, probably the last scene of the movie!

The giant RMS Titanic had an unfortunate fate yet it has created an unforgettable history in itself! But the movie Titanic had actually made my weekend! Hope to have such movie nights ahead!

This post is really special as the date of its publication is 17th... my lucky date ..!! Dedicated to the person, who has made it lucky for me..!!


The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we can never give enough of is love.

Lessons From Life ..!!

There's one thing which I have always believed... Life teaches the most! It is the best teacher, one of its kind which conducts the test first and then gives the lesson. During school days, I had never understood this point, probably my mindset was not that matured then but as time went ahead, I started realizing this fact. This realization didn't come all of a sudden... I literally had to come across various instances and now I strongly agree to the point. There are these simple things which mean a lot to one's life, which can create a hell lot difference in one's life... yet they are really small and simple to go unnoticed! Life has been my greatest teacher now, for what I have done so far is just out of my experience with life!

Some of the invaluable lessons which life has taught me are worth cherishing always. First one is, past is gone and we cannot change that, future is unknown and we cannot rely on that, what we have is the present and we can do all that we want with this present. Second, we need to be rather careful with time. If this time is gone means, it won't be back ever. Third, if ever you feel you are alone and you don't have anyone around you for support then you are wrong... there's a whole world on your side and that's your family! No matter, how bigger the problem is, they will surely guide you through. Fourth, friends are the people who extend their hands when you really want to go up and again there are 'so-called friends' who kick you from the top of the mountain so that you are gone forever. So one should be slow and careful in choosing friends and not believe anyone blindly. It hurts a lot when people you trust blindly... don't even think for a while before betraying you! Fifth, never lose your patience or confidence. They are the key to success and quite complementary to each other. If you have no patience, confidence won't show up and if you are not confident, there is no use of being patient! Sixth, never give up dreaming. Unless you dream... you won't realize how beautiful it is! Dreams only lead to commitment. Seventh, don't ever go by faces/looks... they are always deceptive. Eighth, spare some time of your life for others. You never know when a small step of yours can bring a huge change in someone's life. Ninth, believe in love. It has the magical force to convert everything bad into everything good. Love actually makes life beautiful! Tenth, people will come and go in life but what will remain is 'you'. Your attitude and behavior defines you. So be yourself always! Lastly, don't forget to smile! It may or may not impact you but it will surely impact the person who sees it (which may make you happy, you never know)!

The list surely doesn't ends here. All I can brief about life is Life is Beautiful! It has so much to give in so many wonderful ways...

Celebrate Life..!!


Dreams visit us every night but commitment wakes us up each day and gives us every chance to make our dreams come true..!!

Wonderful Weekend ..!!

After the crazy Friday evening, there was something nicer for both of us (Me and Reshma) on Saturday and Sunday even. Santosh (from ITian group) asked us to be at his place for a fun party there. I was quite interested as I really wanted to be with my old friends again... just for a change! Reshma also agreed to the plan (she is such a darling... agrees to everything :)). It was decided that I would go there with Sitakant (from ITian group) and Reshma would meet us there directly after she finishes her interview call. But situation took a different turn and she reached there before us! The journey to Santosh's place was really tiring... we had to travel in two buses and it was almost a 45 mins-60 mins journey. We reached there almost without any problems though we were quite late. Cooking wasn't started yet and Santosh left to get some food items we were going eat and meanwhile, we were busy with TV... a rare thing for me these days! Another friend from college, Rudra was there too. Finally, the cooking began after Santosh was back and to our utter surprise, he didn't let anyone of us to cook and did everything on his own and I must say, he is such a good cook! We couldn't resist ourselves seeing those delicious items. We surely missed Subha, Budhha, Kanhu, Sanat and other ITians but all the same we had great fun that day. While we ate, Andaaz Apna Apna was played to add colors to our fun. Subha came online for a video chat and I could clearly see his sad face... don't worry Subha... we miss you too! Instantly we planned to go for Houseful movie the next day. Mouli, Vipin and Bharat (Vip's new roommate) also agreed. So we went to the theater to get the tickets and had a good roaming there. We left that place and came back and I went out with Mouli to Dalma as Chicken Pakoda was in my mind ;) After a good dinner we came back as we had to prepare for the next day.

Vip came with Bharat and we had breakfast together and then we set for the cinemas. Santosh was not in the scene but he came somehow 5 mins later. We had fun... though the movie was so-so types but being with friends was the real fun. We all set for Chalo Punjab to have our lunch. The food was as usual delicious and soon Vip joined us after his guitar class. The day went on nicely. Met Saumya (ex-Nessian) in the evening after quite a long gap and felt good. Likewise, the whole weekend was spent wisely with friends! I really look forward for such wonderful weekends always..!!


Greatest challenge in life is to find someone who knows all your faults, differences, mistakes and much more about you but still sees the best in you..!!

On The Road... In The Rain ..!!

Friday evenings are always my favorite and I feel like doing all crazy activities which I have always felt like doing... let it be watching movies whole night or talking to each and every member of my family... experimenting with my camera or hanging out with friends... I just feel like being myself..!!

Last Friday evening was awesome. Reshma came to my place for a simple chit-chat session when I proposed the idea of having dinner at the Chinese Cottage, one of my favorite restaurants of Chinese cuisine. To my surprise, she readily agreed to my idea and we got ready for our sweet friendly date. It had just started to rain by then and we had our umbrella... the only one shading both of us. But suddenly it started raining heavily and thinking that I have a dear friend by my side... I thought of canceling the plan and have our dinner somewhere nearby. But she kept insisting that we should continue... and as a result, we moved on. The road was lonely except a few cars, a few stray dogs... and Me and Reshma. We crossed the water pooled over the road due to rain and by the time we reached the restaurant, we were half-drenched. I was really happy as I got the chance to be drenched in rain... which has always been my favorite. The hot soup in the restaurant was a great comfort then... the date was cool and cozy. The whole experiment was an absolute fun! It wouldn't have been possible if my best friend wouldn't have been there with me. Thanks Sweety... for making that evening crazy ;) Hope we have more crazier outings coming on our ways..!!


I may be walking slowly but I never walk backwards. If I walk backwards then I am preparing for a long jump..!!

A Coincidence ..!!

I was actually being bored in office having very less works to do and usually at this hours, internet is my only aid. So, like always I started surfing through various sites, blogs, magazines and documents. Blogs especially have been my favorite always. Writing has been a very special hobby of mine and I always keep on trying to improve my write-ups. Each time I go through various blogs, I keep learning a lot and keep wondering... how people write so beautifully..!!

Today when my search was on I came across a post called "Whats In Name" in Sunny's blog. That was really cool and I read some comments on that particular post where I found a comment from Suryansh. From the comment I could learn that, Suryansh's blog also has a post with the same title "What's In Name". Reading that post was equally enjoyable. I could feel their miseries as my name has been mispronounced many a times too :) Both have well presented their feelings and I could not help laughing (I wonder, people around my cubicle must be thinking me a crazy ;)). Just then a mail flashed on my screen from the Human Resource Team motivating the employees to be a part of a contest called "Whats In Name"!! This coincidence was enough to drag me to that contest! Again this was not enough. After I left office, I was roaming with Reshma and Mouli when I saw a girl reading newspaper. I could clearly see the part of the newspaper that faced me. It had the headline as "Whats In Name"... probably some article about Lalit Modi. I was quite surprised about this incident but I would rather like to name it a coincident... after all, "Whats In Name"! I wish such lovely coincidences keep coming my way always..!!


Always have the determination of a mirror which never loses its ability to reflect in spite of it being broken in pieces..!!

A Beautiful Ride ..!!

Last weekend, Me and Reshma went to Vipin's place so that we can have a party. I was a bit nervous as I had to cook but somehow I was confident that, I can do that well. We started as a group of 4 (Me, Reshma, Vipin and Shirish) and Maggi was planned for lunch but then all of a sudden, Yuvraj and Tanuj made their entires, making our group 6! I was worried by then thinking how do I cook for 6 people in such a small frying pan... but then I continued with my way and it was finally prepared. It was good ofcourse :) and everybody did like that! Then out of boredom, suddenly we planned to go to the Iskcon temple. That was a great plan indeed. Everything was apt... the weather, 3 bikes and all 6 of us..!! We started our journey... Iskcon is really far and we had a very tiring journey but the ambiance of the place was awesome. The main hall was portrayed with the pictures of Lord Krishna... all his childhood activities starting from playing flute to dancing... sitting there can make one forget the whole world..!! Again, while coming back... same torture continued and that too many of us lost our ways... that was full of adventure... and probably worth cherishing..!!

Finding a friend in this big and complicated world is truly a magical thing..!!

In Tribute To Life ..!!

"Life is a blessing... it always gives more in one way or the other... at one point of time or the other... but all the same, life is beautiful..!!" These are the eternal words said by one of my all time favorite teachers, when I once asked him "Why my life is full of thorns..?? Will I ever see roses..??" He also asked me to recalculate my life... estimate all the odds and evens, good and bad, happiness and sorrow and then I can realize what life has given me. I just heard those and kept in my mind just because of my Teacher, otherwise this answer did not ever satisfy my question and I always kept waiting for roses in my life. Soon the race of life changed its course. I graduated from my academics life to my professional life... believing that I have many more challenges ahead and all that I have seen so far is just the trailer of the movie I am about to see! Fear stricken, I entered the new phase of my life... met many people... made many friends and learnt from all that came my way. But one question I kept asking myself... Am I satisfied?? Is it what I always wanted to do?? But then my new life didn't provide me the time to sit idly and ponder over this question. I was working but I never liked that. I was enjoying with friends but I was never happy. I was kind of frustrated with whatever I had. I was totally restless... I wanted to know the reason of my unhappiness. To know that I wanted time with myself... I wanted to connect with my inner self. Finally I managed to get some time... and I did exactly what once my Teacher had told me to do... yes... analyze my past till present. I remembered not always I was happy in my past... yet those days were so fulfilling. All that I had done was out of interest... all that I had done was all that I wanted to do always... no matter what problems or challenges I had. I always had time for myself and exclusively for myself but now, there's no such thing. I am changed... not for others but for myself. I have forgotten myself... all my interests and all my wishes and all my dreams! Before, I always had people whom I can always look upon as and when I need but today practically I am away from them. I am all by myself now... people whom I love and care and always wanted to be mine are now practically not with me... they are somewhere in my thoughts... wishes or dreams! Life looks like a hell and I thought, my Teacher was probably wrong (for the 1st time in life) but then I thought, what if these people won't have ever come into my life?? Would I have been the same person as I am now?? Surely not! I am the most revised... edited and checked version of what I could have possibly become and this is all because of the very presence of all my loved ones in my life. My struggle for career... no doubt is for myself only... but it would have been really hard without my near ones' support. I have seen my confidence failing many a times but then I always have people to re-motivate me. Many a times my faith have let me go down but then loved ones were there to re-boost me! I wonder how life would have been without all these... I would have probably died many times before my actual death! This thought started recharging me... no doubt I have not achieved all that I wanted but surely I have got much more than I could have expected. I cannot complain to my life for not blessing me with one gift that I want because life has already given me much more than what I deserve..!! Being enlightened, I felt happy... I could finally see a ray of hope. I found myself more enthusiastic than ever and happily I waited for the next morning! I realized one can always be happy if one is satisfied. I decided to indulge myself in all those activities I always love to do, apart from my profession. I thought of doing one good deed everyday... who knows, my small act may cause the impact to someone someday! Yeah, someday I will surely cause an impact to somebody's life. My life won't be wasted sitting in front of the computer, while coding and decoding, checking mails and chatting... rather, I would make my life worthwhile. Life has given me so much in so many ways... I can atleast pay a tribute to my life by bringing a ray of hope in someone's life..!! I realized, that's the kind of work I always wanted to do... that's the only thing which can keep me stable and that is the only way I can get some solace in my life.

As I write this blog, I can feel the flashback of past sweet-salty memories and I guess, I have judged my life aptly. Thanks a lot Sir... for your valuable words... I realize, life is neither a bed of roses nor a bed of thorns. I don't know what is life... all that I know is "Life is beautiful" and I can see its beauty today..!!


Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile..!!

Most Awaited Day ..!!

This post is the most awaited one for my blog readers but I would like to dedicate this to my sister... thereby wishing her a very very happy married life, forever..!!


17th February, I left from Bangalore with Lala Bhai, so that we can reach Rourkela on 18th so as to attend the marriage of a very special person in my life... my sister... Putul Apa ..!! Introducing her a bit, she is more than a friend for me and we have shared many wonderful moments together... let it be partying at Brahmani Club/Madhuban/Penguin/Lee Garden or window-shopping at Indera/Nayak Plaza... playing ludo at night during vacations or enjoying at the beach... preparing Maggi at home or having Pizza at the Pizza Hut... all those moments are treasured in our hearts forever. She has always been a great company and I always look forward to be with her. Finally she was getting married..!! I was really very happy for her.


The marriage was done with great pomp and show. She looked great in her bridal attire and Jiju, really smart..!! While she was busy with the rituals, I was having a great time with other cousins of mine... laughing and shouting. I went to the marriage pandal to open the wedding lock (as a part of our customs in marriage) and in return got a nice gift from Jiju. Thanks Jiju... I really liked that..!! The ceremony was finally over and it was time for her to leave for her new home. That, I swear, is the most pathetic moment in every girl's life. Everyone cried and she left us... start her new life. Hey Neets, hope you have all wonderful things coming your way... enjoy life... don't change yourself... and be the same Putul Apa, always. Love you a lot..!!


When you have nothing left but love, then only you can realize that Love is Enough..!!

Inspirations Everywhere ..!!

Who's your inspiration/role model ..?? This may be a very common question having a number of possible answers, yet this proves to be an important one ultimately. The one asking the question can actually form an impression about the person he asked this question, based on his role model only. So many a times, people (mostly students) are found citing the big names as their role model. Now the question is, "Are they really being inspired by them ?" Some answers may be "yes"... some may be "no", while the rest might be still thinking..!! Well, I am not the one to judge or prove here anything, but giving my views personally, I don't think, I am being inspired by such big names. This may shock some but that's the truth. I find my inspirations in and around me, so why to go that far. I don't deny that, I actually respect some great personalities like Dr. Kiran Bedi, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam and many more living legends. I like the way they have made a name of their own... I like the way they pose themselves, calm and composed... I like the way they represent themselves, so down to earth and humble... yet, the lessons which I require to sustain myself... the inspiration which I need to frame myself in this age is not drawn from these eminent personalities. It comes from the people with whom I live daily... my parents, my family, teachers, elders, co-workers and friends ..!! These are the people whom I can always count as and when I need. These are the people whom I can immediately follow, when in trouble. So, how can I think of others (unknown to me) as my inspirations, while they are always with me ..!!

I wonder, how my life would have been if my parents would not have taught me to be responsible, caring, tolerant and practical. Things would have gone out of my control and I would have been in a half-devastating state ..!! I wonder, how my life would have been if my family (my cousins, especially) would not have demonstrated the power of being together and love and care for each other. I would have found myself lost somewhere ..!! I wonder, how my life would have been if my teachers won't have taught me the essence of studying. I might had a life as dark as night ..!! I wonder, how my life would have been if my friends won't have introduced me to the real world and instilled in me the confidence to face it. I would have felt myself left out in every field ..!! How important these people are in my life ..!!

Leave alone them, I have learnt a lot from the nature around me. The vast blue sky has taught me to move up in life, yet always be down-to-earth. The flying birds have taught me to keep moving in life, though halt somewhere but not to quit. The huge mountain has taught me to be determined in all that I do. The chain of ants have taught me to work harder and harder with the hope that the future will be comfortable. The blooming flower has taught me to be selfless and helpful. The waves of the ocean has taught me to keep moving always, you never know you might make a troubled heart, cheered up. The flowing river has taught me to find my own way conquering all the obstacles on the way. Ohh.... there is so much to learn ...!!! If all these wisdom are available in the surroundings only... then why not, stop here, accept them and return them a promise as a token of gratitude... a promise of "not letting them down ever"..!!

Coins always make so much sound but the currency notes are always silent. So when the value increases, keep yourself calm and silent ..!!

Thanks For The Memories ..!!

Last night was quite painful. I could not sleep a bit even. Though I went to bed at around 12:30 AM but I found myself struggling with my i-pod in the next 15-20 minutes. Loads of thoughts passed in my mind. Past memories had a flash back. Then I wondered, how different the way of life is..!! People will come into your life... they will make you laugh and cry... they would give you the real taste of life... and finally, when you will have an attachment with them, when you think them as your world, when they mean a lot to you than anyone else... at that point, they will move away from your life... leaving you on your own for the rest of the life. This way, though sad, is indeed true.

I could not realise the importance of people around me while being at school because that was a different period of time and we had our own ways... the 'emotional bonding' term was not in the picture then. But as we moved forward in the life, got to know the importance of various bondings, got to know the importance of people around us... our concepts changed. We started pushing our wishes to sideways and gave value to the wishes of our loved ones. We start loving them so much that we don't keep a little amount of love and care for ourselves. We know very well that we are going to depart from each other some day, yet we don't agree to the fact. And in the end, we find ourselves with broken hearts, all alone, all depressed..!! All these feelings became quite heavy on me last night and the whole night I was lost in remembering the way some special persons came and changed my life and while leaving them, how my life has changed again..!!

To begin with, the very first person entering into my life was Reshma... my dearest friend, who knows me quite well, even more than myself and whom I trust more than anyone else. She was always there with me in all good and bad times, even if not openly but atleast mutually (as per the situation). My life had a great turning point due to her only and I am really blessed to have a friend like her. While leaving college, though I cried like anything while departing from her, yet I have got her for lifetime. Reshma, thanks for all the love, care, affection, support, advises. You are a real strength of mine and I swear myself to be your friend till the last breath of my life..!!

While I was starting a new life at college, my most beloved senior Linu Didi left the college... that was the first blow I received. She has a been a good company and a great source of inspiration always. I am proud to say that, I was the first junior (from my batch) in the college to become so close to her. That has been my pleasure entirely. She taught me the way of leading a life in college and thank God, I still have her support as and when I need. I remember how we used to dance on the terrace in the moonlight, how we used to talk in the college lawns (blessed days). Thanks Di, for all your care and concern. Wish to have you in my life forever..!!

As my days advanced, my friendship with Amit bloomed. I always wanted to be his friend but I never knew that our friendship would be so special. I remember, he is the guy whom I can always count on in my bad times. I have bothered him a lot with my problems but he was always there, as usual cool and patient. He has solved my problems many a times, which I am sure, noone could have done. I am glad to have a friend like him. I won't ever forget the chat we used to have... starting from A to Z. The day before leaving the college, while he was there to meet me, I don't know how I controlled myself. I had a sudden feeling that, whom shall I look upon for any advice or suggestions..?? I am happy that he is still with me, as always. Thanks Amit, you are really cool..!!

In the meantime, Anurag came into my life. What to say about him?? He is actually a cartoon and a true friend forever. He is the first person to realise the special bond which Pragyan-Suprangya (Su-Pragyan, for him) share and I am really glad about it. I remember, he used to be a perfect sink for me (reciprocal too). Whatever I used to say, he used to give a good ear. I can't really forget the time, when Me n Reshma talked with him for nearly 2 hours and that too over phone, trying to take him out of confusion ;-) All the same, he's a great friend and I really liked the way he gave us a warm and touchy farewell, all special in its way. Thanks Anurag, for all that you did and particularly for that farewell..!!

Forgetting not, one important person whom I met in my lifetime at college was Sitesh Bhai. He may not be a very familiar name for many people in the college but he was a person I look with much admiration. Linu Didi was instrumental in introducing us and I am glad she did that. I got a brother for lifetime. I could never forget the way he took my care while I was admitted in hospital. He actually took the place of my elder brother there. I still remember, how he spent the entire night without sleeping..!! He really made me cry that day. Whatever he may be for anyone but for me, he would always be my brother. Thanks Sitesh Bhai for all your love and care. I really miss those now..!!

Time took me to another phase where I got a really sweet brother... Pragyan..!! This 'all-time-singing' chap was instrumental in healing all my tensions and depressions. His voice has some kind of miracle which always worked. I never had any younger brother but he came into my life as one. I had spent really good times with him, let it be over chatting or in his music sessions or his birthday celebrations or parties..!! Each of those moments have left me with loads of memories, I could cherish ever. Forgetting not the last moment, I could see his eyes full of tears, while bidding me farewell. Though I somehow controlled myself, but I was quite pained at heart. I could still feel the tremble he had while shaking hands with me for the last time. Oh God, how I miss those beautiful moments. While writing this also, I can feel my eyes being wet. Thanks dear, for all your wonderful memories and comic punches :)

Riyaz aka 'Vroom' and Shiv aka 'Babu' are the two persons whom I always give the same level of importance in my life. Both are cool in their ways and were pivotal in making our college days enjoyable. Had there not been Vroom, singing always seeing the mountains and clouds, classes would have been quite monotonous. Had there not been Babu, I guess, we would have been dumb in the class..!! I remember, how we (Me and Lisha) used to ask Babu various questions and used to tease him. Even Reshma was there with me while teasing Babu with 24 and Vroom with his 'Sapno ki Rani'. It was always a fun being with these two or chatting with these two. Babu, hope you don't forget our chat punches..... 'Hi'...'Hi', 'Ki haal hai?'...'Badhiya, apna batao'... 'Apna bhi sab thik' ..!! And Vroom, don't you forget that, I only gave you this name... 'Vroom-vrooom-vrrrrooooom'..!! Really miss you guys, thanks for all those cherishing moments..!!

Rakesh aka 'Raks' and Vikram aka 'Vicky', two of my very good friends, both half-mad, yet I always look forward for their company. I have some very nice moments with these idiots. I still remember, both of you, how you made fun of me... while going to Vizag..!! I was planning not to forgive you two, then I realised, I won't ever get such cartoon pieces ever in my life. I have plenty of moments with you two... but I particularly like the chat sessions over net and phone and yesss... our campus trips..!! You guys are really great... as friends ;)

Nivedita and Rajni are the two sweet kids, I would like to have forever with me. They were my tension healers. I used to count on them, when I am sad. They really made me laugh like anything. I miss their funny behaviour and cute smile :( I still remember the last night, I had with Rajni... found her sensible for the first time, I made her cry..!! Next morning while she was leaving, I was there to see her off but I literally could not made my eyes meet hers. There was Amit with her... another blow for me. Miss you, smiley... keep smiling always..!! Nivedita was a real fun. Always tensed over silly matters which used to make me laugh. Had tons of memories, let it be birthdays or parties or phone calls. These were the kids, who were actually worried over my love life... and all the same, quite dear to me forever..!!

Zarjish, another junior-cum-friend from my college, is one whom I would like to have as a friend for life-time. I was actually late in meeting him, but he has become quite a good friend of mine. I had very nice chat sessions with him. Working with him was also a fun. I remember, how I used to make him work while working together (advantage of being senior :)) and he was there with a 'yes-to-everything' attitude. Even his eyes were blurred with water, while bidding me farewell but I am glad to have him as a good friend forever. I have many unforgettable moments with him, which I would like to have with me always. Thanks for all your help and concern..!!

The last person I would like to mention here is Aditya aka 'Aadi'. I actually have spent quite a few but quality time with him and he has always been special in one way or other..!! Each moment we had together has left me with loads and loads of memories which I would like to cherish forever... till the end of my life..!! Starting from knowing him to being his friend to departing from him... was like a dream. Some of the special moments with him were mid-night calls during exam seasons, which used to keep me afrain from sleep. He has been a real booster of mine, always there inspiring me to move on. I have bothered him quite a lot but he was there as usual... calm and composed. His support was a pillar for me during exams and projects. I have always liked his confidence and his beliefs. Another special moment I had with him was the last time I talked with him over phone in the college, the day before I was leaving..!! Those moments are still afresh in my mind and will be with me forever. I wish, I had some way of going back to my past..!! Thanks Aadi, for being there for me always and for all those wonderful memories I treasure in my heart..!!

This blog (which became quite long by chance ;)), which came out of my last night's sleep-deprived experience and directly from heart, is in tribute to all my dearest friends. Thanks a lot for making my life worthwhile, thanks for sharing your friendship with me and thanks for all those sweet-salty memories I have with me. You guys will always remain special for me... no matter, wherever I go..!!


Some people come into your life to teach you how to live alone without them..!!

The Nation Sings ..!!

26th January, 1950 saw a change in India. India emerged as a Republic Country, its constitution was framed and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India. Hence onwards, this red-lettered day is celebrated every year on the 26th day of January as the Republic Day of India.

As a kid, I have known this day as one on which the national flag "Tirangaa" is hoisted... sweets are distributed and patriotic movies are telecasted on television. But as the mind matured, I started learning the deepend thoughts behind these celebrations. One thing that could not change is the effect of the patriotic songs telecasted before... Mile Sur Mera Tumhara, being one of them. This legendary video was telecasted for the first time in Doordarshan (India's number 1 channel then) on 15th of August in the year 1988. It has some kind of mesmerized effect which lasts till date. It fills one's mind with the sense of oneness and makes one feel proud for being a part of the great culture of a great Nation. The song featuring the wide diversity and mixed cultures of India is composed of 14 languages namely- Hindi, Odia, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam and Urdu. Then finally it ends by fading into the final notes of the Indian National Anthem. The video consists of various famous personalities of India from various fields like movies, sports, art, culture, etc. Some of the notable faces in the legendary anthem are of Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty,Tanvir Ashai, Kamal Hasan, K.R.Vijaya, Revathi, Jeetendra, Waheeda Rehman, Hema Malini, Tanuja, Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi, Deepa Sahi, Om Puri, Dina Pathak, Meenakshi Seshadri (Actors: Film and T.V.) Mallika Sarabhai (Dancer), Mario Miranda (Cartoonist), Mrinal Sen (Filmmaker), Sunil Gangopadhyay, Annadashankar Ray (Authors) Bhimsen Joshi, M Balamuralikrishna, Lata Mangeshkar, Suchitra Mitra (Singers) Narendra Hirwani, S Venkataraghavan, Prakash Padukone, Ramanathan Krishnan, Arun Lal, PK Banerjee, Chuni Goswami, Syed Kirmani, Leslie Claudius, Gurbux Singh (Sportsmen),etc.

The song was re-recorded and telecasted again on January 26, 2010. The lyrics were same but the order of the appearance of languages changed. The song features Indian musicians, singers, sportspersons and film personalities from the current generation. The current version (little over 16 minutes) runs longer than the older version (little over 5 minutes) and has been directed by Kailash Surendranath who had directed the original Mile Sur Mera Tumhara as well. The new version also retains music composer/arranger Louis Banks who had co-composed/arranged the original Mile Sur Mera Tumhara as well. Though some eminent personalities like Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam and Sachin Tendulkar are missing in this version, yet this is also loaded with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, A R Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Prasenjit Chatterjee, Baichung Bhutia, Mahesh Babu, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Shaan, Bhupen Hazarika, Kavita Krishnamoorthy, Dr. L Subramaniam, Anoushka Shankar, Mammootty, Shivkumar Sharma, Rahul Sharma (musician), Gurdas Mann, Juhi Chawla, Ustad Zakir Hussain (musician), Thetakudi Harihara Vinayakram, Vikram, Surya, Abhinav Bindra, Sudarshan Patnaik, Shilpa Shetty, Abhinav Bindra, Vijender Singh, Sushil Kumar, Karan Johar, K J Yesudas, Shiamak Davar, Shobana Chandrakumar, Shreya Ghosal, Rohit Bal, Priyanka Chopra, Louis Banks, Rituparna Sen Gupta, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, Ayaan Ali Khan and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Although the new version came into being, yet it could not deteriorate the effect the originl score had. But I would say, it's a very good attempt indeed. Though I spent the whole day watching the premieres of the new one, yet it could not energize me the way the previous one had. But all the same, the whole idea is conveyed... our nation is one, despite all its lacunae and differences... we stand united, despite all the conflicts and barriers... singing the anthem "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara.... Toh Sur Bane Hamara"..!!

A Brief Intro ..!!

Many a times, I keep mentioning about my friends at Ness which has confused quite a good number of readers now. So I thought, I would write a few lines about each so as to increase the readability of my users :-) Now, thinking this is quite easier than its implementation... because here also I have got a big group..!! Let me start with those, with whom I work under the same ceiling in the same floor... have my breakfast, lunch and snacks even. Now, there's one more challenge before me, about whom to write first and then next... because all three are equally good, though different in nature and ways. To resolve this conflict, I thought of beginning alphabetically (easy way of sorting indeed) :-)

ASHISH :- I saw this kind of person for the first time in my life. Very talented... but doesn't look one (he he..). Always hates coming in the forefront, yet his behaviour is not that easy to be hidden from others. A good player... a lover of cricket... a great drinker of tea. Has the ability to take 3-4 cups of tea in a break of just 5 mins... though we restrict it for 2 only. A very helpful guy with a lot of ambitions. He has also the capability to reach the height of his ambitions and I am sure, he will make it someday..!! One who get to knows him more can never ever keep himself/herself refrain from his friendship. I tease him a lot.. but he has always been good. I would like to treasure a friend forever..!!

SHIRISH :- Another sample here :-) A very good friend of mine since the training days. I really admire his sense of humor... it's just so perfect..!! He can give comic punches in such a serious way that the other party couldn't help laughing. A silent worker. A hardworking and intelligent guy, whom I really admire. Quite helpful in nature and surely deserves good things in life, always. Enough of good points... now the thing which I don't like about him is... he always escapes to his home during holidays ;-) Jokes apart, this guy is really nice and a good friend indeed..!!

VIPIN :- The one mentioned before is no doubt good humored but God must also be having a fun time while creating this creature. Quite funny... always lost in his world... forgets everything. Can speak songs (one of the best talents he has got... God gifted:-)). Cool attitude but gets serious sometimes, while working especially. Intelligent, helpful and hard working enough. Dumps me daily at my place (he he..). Half mad.. but this kind of friends are also necessary in life..!! Can irritate you easily by his philosophies :-) A great company to be with.. though has a little brain but a good energy. Always active and a bit ambitious even. This post, I guess, is special for him as it's his birthday today. Happy Birthday, Vipin..!!