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What is permanent in life?

Last week while dropping my daughter Aishani to school, she asked “Papa, what is permanent in life?”. For a moment I was taken aback. I had not expected such a thought-provoking question in the morning rush hour. It took me a while to respond “oh, that’s a good question, who asked you?”. It was theirContinueContinue reading “What is permanent in life?”

Are you a worrier OR a warrior?

I still clearly remember this question from my manager at work in 2006. Although it’s been more than 15 years since, this question keeps coming back at me like a boomerang. More so, when I run into my annoying habit of worrying about anything and everything. It’s funny that sometimes when I have nothing toContinueContinue reading “Are you a worrier OR a warrior?”

The credit mindset

Credit is borrowing something from the “future” to have a better “present” One of the obvious things that comes to mind when picturing the term credit is the financial credit. Credit card, home loans, etc have become intrinsic parts of our lives. Although it serves its purpose when put to right use, for example borrowingContinueContinue reading “The credit mindset”

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”

Oh Granny…

NOTE: This poem is a tribute to my paternal grandmother who was the most important person that shaped my life, one without whom I wouldn’t definitely have been where I am today. Granny… Oh Granny.. You were my inspiration.Imbibed the virtues of life, discipline and education..Oh Granny.. You were my inspiration… I remember how youContinueContinue reading “Oh Granny…”

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”