Author Archives: achthegreat

Life is all about memories, isn’t it

Piling up the memories as we live, with experiences adding up bit by bit…Cherish some & dread others, life is all about memories, isn’t it? Childhood memories are probably the best, school days sure was lot of fun…Enjoying every moment of life, playing with friends in the scorching sun. College memories, well, they are amazing,ContinueContinue reading “Life is all about memories, isn’t it”

Wo Ai Shanghai (I love Shanghai)

Living more than 4 years in this amazing city, enjoying the long dream run…So convenient, clean and safe, with many options to have lots of fun. Travelling by public bus & metro, fantastic way to explore this city…When not in mood to walk or bicycle, hail the ever convenient taxi. Parks and trees amidst someContinueContinue reading “Wo Ai Shanghai (I love Shanghai)”

An appointment with nature

An appointment with nature, a ritual to rejuvenate our soul…An experience to restore one’s health, body & mind as a whole. Delighting all our senses is what mother nature does best…Her five elements giving our human self the much needed rest. For the eyes, the vivid colors of nature are such a visual treat…Beautiful flowers,ContinueContinue reading “An appointment with nature”

Magic of Olympic Games…

Heil the Sports, Heil the games..I just love… Olympic Games…Olympic Games… Take a Bow…Olympic Games… I just love… Opening in a grand style, igniting the sporting flame…Teams parading with hoisted flags, displaying their burning aim. Its not the Individuals that matter, the nation that comes first…The great athletes in action, powered with their medals thirst…ContinueContinue reading “Magic of Olympic Games…”

Crossing the “Lakshman Rekha” in the professional Life

One of the important concepts in the Hindu Epic Ramayana is that of “Lakshman Rekha”. This is the mystical line drawn by Lakshman, younger brother of Ram, around their hut to protect his sister-in-law, Sita from the demonic world. When we apply this concept to our personal and professional lives, things get a bit interesting.ContinueContinue reading “Crossing the “Lakshman Rekha” in the professional Life”

How taking up a foreign language certification gave me that perfect break from work

When one thinks of taking a break from work, normally what comes to mind are the pristine beaches of some distant island OR answering the call of the mighty Himalayas OR that leisure trek into wild nature, and so on. But then, this involves a lot of planning, working out a budget, finding a likemindedContinueContinue reading “How taking up a foreign language certification gave me that perfect break from work”

The relentless mentor called Vishwamitra

Taking out another leaf from the epic of Ramayana, comes a story of Vishwamitra, literally meaning the friend of the world. Sage Vishwamitra stormed into King Dasarath’s court and demanded him to send Prince Ram along with him to the dense jungles inhabited by evil forces. Kind Dasarath didn’t want to send Ram, his favouriteContinueContinue reading “The relentless mentor called Vishwamitra”

The modern breed of Ekalavyas

When a fresh recruit joins an organization, there is a lot of hunger to learn & prove one’s self. Although this also applies to experienced folks jumping ships, it’s much more perceived in graduates fresh out of college. Most of the smaller companies don’t have the luxury chalking out a dedicated training plan for theseContinueContinue reading “The modern breed of Ekalavyas”