The Gift ..!!

I have always wanted to write this post but could never frame a mindset for this. But today, if I don't write this... that would be unfair because the person about whom I am going to write actually deserves a special space in my blog!

Niraj and I started as colleagues being in the same project team where I could never have had much interaction with him. I don't really know what actually forbade me to mix with him... may be his seriousness. I would always find him lost in his system. If at all we meet at team parties and all, there also he would be silent mostly. In short, the first impression I had about him is, he is a very serious guy!

I discovered more of him when my cubical changed and I was allotted a seat facing him. Initial days were horrible for me...people around me did not talk only... all were serious... all hooked to their systems. The only sound that one could hear was mine and my cubical partner :P By that time, I think I have seen Niraj smiling once or twice which at least cleared my doubt that he is always serious. Mine and my cubical partner's arguments were always a source of entertainment for everyone around that vicinity... Niraj being one of them! In fact, he was our most potential audience then. If we won't shout, he would be bored.... if we are not present, he would miss us... and if at all we do argue over something, he would encourage us by all possible means. All that only means, he was so connected to all those situations ;) By this time, I was dead sure that my first impression of him was all wrong. He is not those serious kinds of guys rather a happy-go-lucky kind of. He works only when he loves to because then only he enjoys. If he is not enjoying, you won't find him at the desk only :)

Interacting with him more, I knew a lot more of him. He has an amazing sense of humor which can make one absolutely roll on the floor. His punches are so well timed that one cannot help bursting out of laughter. I remember, we have had days when we didn't feel like working and Niraj helped us a lot then. With his talks, tine fall short!

Now that he has left the office, it has become boring quite a lot. We don't feel like arguing... the seriousness is back... no much comic punches we ever hear and many more! Yet life moves on and I am really glad that I could meet one of the most wonderful persons ever! Now also when we meet online, he is always ready with the bag of punches and would make me laugh laugh and laugh. What I like in him is his confidence, his easy and cheerful attitude. Anyone can do the work but having the guts of doing only what one enjoys is tough. But he is the sole bearer of this quality. Adorned with many more such uncommon traits, this person is really special and I am really happy to have shared some of my funny moments with him!

I have written almost a story but then also I don't feel satisfied with my writing when it comes to Niraj. He has been encouraging me consistently in writing and it seems I am a bit nervous thinking, how this one would go. I know I won't be able to sum up him my words but then, I have tried my level best to make this post a special one... for a special person... on a special day!

A few words for you :

Because today's so special

It really wouldn't do,

To send one simple birthday wish

To last the whole year through.

So this wishes happy moments...

A day when dreams come true,

And a year that's filled with all the things,

That means the most to you!

Happy Birthday, Niraj!

Corporate Bash ..!!

Quintiles and Ness completed their 4 years of partnership! This reason is enough for a celebration. We had the party at Club Cabana. The place was cool with all water games (which I could not enjoy) but then I had my camera with me, which kept me busy.

We had loads of fun on our way with Antakshari and Dumb Charade... the people around were so fun. Then we had a nice dancing time with the DJ playing at a distant place :) This was special as we had people from outside of our friends' circle enjoying with us. I also tried my hands at playing darts and bowling. That was enjoyable. With all singing, dancing, playing, fun and frolic, the event ended. The photo sessions we had are a proof that we enjoyed in the outing throughout!

Hope to have many such occasions in future :)
Happy 4th Anniversary of Ness-Quintiles!


Let not a man guard his dignity, but let his dignity guard him!

Lost Flavour of 26th January ..!!

National festivals were always special in school and college. But once that mode changes, everything change... no more flag hoisting... no more sweets... no more national anthem... everything lost! When you are in a corporate, this day is a holiday, of all things.

Staying back at home is boring on such days, but then you have no other choice as well. Thankfully this year on Republic Day, Apu came to my place. I was out for lunch and dinner with her and whole day we gossiped, talked about a number of things, number of people... it was good. In the night (late evening for me), we watched the videos of some all time hit patriotic songs. Like every other year, this year also I watched the very special "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara...".. that was the sole celebration of Republic Day from my side!

Today is also the birthday of Lala Bhai and I could do nothing other than wishing him! In addition, it is the birthday of cute Sriyansh as well.

Happy Birthday Lala Bhai and Sriyansh!


Always be nice to people on the way up; because you'll meet the same people on the way down!

Vip's Birthday ..!!

Today is our dear friend Vip's birthday and am glad we were able to celebrate it in the best possible way. After lots of planning and discussions, Coffee n U was decided to be the venue. Cake and snacks were ordered beforehand and there was also provision of music and dance as well. We all reached there before and made all the arrangements and then came the 'hero' of the day. It was such a pleasant surprise for him! All of us were there except Yuvraj, he could not join as he had to leave for home due to some unavoidable circumstances.

Vip's birthday this year is his last birthday in Ness. Don't know how the coming year would be.. so making this special and wonderful was utmost important and we did achieve that. Thanks to everyone who joined us in making this a success!

Hey Vip, as each year passes, hope you scale the greatest heights of success and happiness be your companion always... amen!

Happy Birthday, Vip :)

Life never leaves you empty, it always replaces everything you lost. If it asks you to put something down, it is because it wants you to pick up something better!

Birthdays On ..!!

5th Jan is always a day for celebration for me. It is my official birthday and also the birthday of my little dear ones... Smarak and Aadit! This year Mitu Apa was giving her marriage treat on this day. Though official party yet it was a homely affair for me due to the presence of Lala Bhai. It always feels good when he is around!

From there, I went with Bhauja to FabIndia where I got a gift.. a new dress :) I was also gifted from my company but this time it was special due to my extended team... the card was almost full! Back home, Smarak's birthday was postponed to a weekend which means I had to be at their place for the whole of weekend, which was so much fun.

We got a special 'BlackBerry' cake for him and he was utterly happy to see that. There I met his cousins and her Japanese aunty. It was so nice meeting them... they are just awesome! With loads of fun and excitement, his birthday was celebrated. On the other hand, I just wished Aadit, which was the max thing I could do from here!

Happy Birthday Smarak and Aadit!


The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved!