One of the things that I enjoy capturing in my photography is the reflections of trees, clouds, and other elements in bodies of water such as small birds or squirrel. In marathi it is said that “प्रत्यक्षाहून प्रतिमा सुंदर” that is Reflection looks better than the actual image. It is difficult to get an sharp reflectionContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday – Reflection”
Author Archives: Mukund Karadkhedkar
My Favorite Subject in School: Technical Education That Shaped My Learning
What was your favorite subject in school? When I look back at my school days, one subject stands out as my absolute favorite — Technical Education. It was an optional subject offered during my SSC years back in 1975, and unlike other subjects, our classes were conducted at a nearby Industrial Training Institute (ITI). WhileContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Subject in School: Technical Education That Shaped My Learning”
Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge
How do you manage screen time for yourself? Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com We live in a world where our smartphones are practically an extension of our hands. They connect us, entertain us, and even guide our day-to-day lives. But somewhere along the way, we crossed the fine line between use and addiction.ContinueContinue reading “Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge”
ज़िंदगी की कश्मकश
Do you need time? ए ज़िन्दगी क्यों मुझे और वख्त देना चाहती हो पहले ही बहुत ज़ख़्म सह चुका हूँ अब और सहा नहीं जायेगा वही रोज़ की कश्मकश एक आँख आसु और एक आँख में ख़ुशी कभी दूर से ख़ुशी का पैग़ाम आता है तो कभी नज़दीक से तकलीफ़ देह ख़बर जितनी ख़ुशी इतनाContinueContinue reading “ज़िंदगी की कश्मकश”
My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings
Daily writing promptWhat will your life be like in three years?View all responses Life is full of surprises and uncertainties. We can’t predict what tomorrow will bring—let alone the next three years! Yet, as an optimist, I choose to visualize a future filled with joy, love, and fulfillment. A Happier and More Fulfilling Life AheadContinueContinue reading “My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings”
Why We Need a National Holiday to Fight Malnutrition
Daily writing promptInvent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.View all responses I have invented a holiday for the grave issue my country is facing, that is Malnutrition amongst children. Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels.com Despite India’s impressive 50% rise in GDP since 2013, the country continues to battle a heartbreaking realityContinueContinue reading “Why We Need a National Holiday to Fight Malnutrition”
Top Websites for Photography and Blogging Enthusiasts
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite websites?View all responses Adobe Photoshop Most Visited Websites WordPress & Jetpack Most visited and most favorite website is certainly WordPress. I post daily blogs, hence most visited website is off-course WordPress & the App Jetpack. I find it most user friendly and easy to use blogging platform. I gotContinueContinue reading “Top Websites for Photography and Blogging Enthusiasts”
Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories
Daily writing promptIs there an age or year of your life you would re-live?View all responses When asked what period of life I would love to relive, the obvious answer would be childhood.But truth be told, I have already experienced my childhood once again — during the growing-up years of my daughters. Those were unforgettableContinueContinue reading “Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories”
Partition of India
Daily writing promptWhat historical event fascinates you the most?View all responses The most significant historical event, which I remember is Partition of India. It was both physical partition as well as emotional split for many. The partition of India in 1947 was the division of British India into two independent dominion states, the Union ofContinueContinue reading “Partition of India”
What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence
Daily writing promptWhat does it mean to be a kid at heart?View all responses What Does It Mean to Be a Kid at Heart? Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a kid at heart?Kids can be beautifully described in just three words: Fearless, Joyful, and Innocent. Most of us would agreeContinueContinue reading “What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence”
3 Wishes to Change the World: Plastic, Education, Kindness
Daily writing promptYou have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for?View all responses What a great prompt. I haven’t won any lucky draw yet, neither I have won any lottery ticket. But today, WP gave me three magic genie wishes. This is a golden chance for me to change the world litle bit.ContinueContinue reading “3 Wishes to Change the World: Plastic, Education, Kindness”
The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother
Daily writing promptDescribe a family member.View all responses The spontaneous answer to this prompt for me was my mother. Simply because she is often forgotten when we write something. I have written about my father in various blogs but not on my mother. I can’t miss her mentioning in this post. Her name was GangabaiContinueContinue reading “The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother”
Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. If Money Didn’t Matter Happiness truly lies within us, yet the whole world seems to be chasing money in search of it. Real happiness often comes from the small, simple things in life — the ones that don’t require money at all. If I imagineContinueContinue reading “Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter”
My Chandoba: The Timeless Story of the Moon as My Childhood Companion”
How much would you pay to go to the moon? The moon, or Chandoba, has been more than just a celestial body to me; he has been my constant childhood companion. Growing up, my mother didn’t have a real brother, so for every festival, she would look up to her lovely brother in the sky—theContinueContinue reading “My Chandoba: The Timeless Story of the Moon as My Childhood Companion” “
Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter
The Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowingContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter”
How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? This is repeat prompt and I have answered similar prompt about my dream job. The link for that post is attached at the end of this post. You can click the link and read through. Every child’s journey of discovering their purpose is uniqueContinueContinue reading “How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection”
A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda
Daily writing promptWhat food would you say is your specialty?View all responses Every weekend, as the aroma of roasted poha and sizzling spices fills my kitchen, I’m transported back to my childhood home. Chivda isn’t just a snack for me — it’s a tradition, a memory, and a little piece of my mom that livesContinueContinue reading “A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda”
The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Throughout my life, I have taken countless risks — but none as significant as the risk of being honest. I have always believed in calling a spadeContinueContinue reading “The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work”
Marathwada Liberation Day: A Personal Story of Bravery During Hyderabad’s Police Action
Daily writing promptWhat major historical events do you remember?View all responses Marathwada Liberation Day, also known as Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din, is celebrated across Maharashtra on 17 September every year. This day commemorates the historic moment in 1948 when the Marathwada region was liberated from the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and integrated intoContinueContinue reading “Marathwada Liberation Day: A Personal Story of Bravery During Hyderabad’s Police Action”
What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)
Daily writing promptWhat are you most proud of in your life?View all responses Like many others who blog about their life journeys, I take great pride in my family’s achievements. I’m proud of my daughter’s accomplishments, the career progress of my wife, and the professional success I’ve carved out over the years. I’ve worked hardContinueContinue reading “What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)”
Opsintelli Consultants: Empowering MSMEs for Operational Excellence
What have you been working on? I am very happy to inform you that I have recently registered my company under the name “Opsintelli Consultants”. I will be working with MSMEs to support them in improving their operations. Currently I am working on brand building and marketing. My professional experience of 42 years covers OperationsContinueContinue reading “Opsintelli Consultants: Empowering MSMEs for Operational Excellence”
Childhood Memories of Diwali: Simplicity and Joy
My fellow blogger Aparna, has posted beautiful blog on Diwali Celebrations and importance of each day of Diwali celebrations. That post reminded me, about my childhood days celebrations. Read further to know, how we celebrated the Diwali during our childhood days. Fifty years ago, around the mid-1970s, Diwali was a simpler, more community-focused celebration, groundedContinueContinue reading “Childhood Memories of Diwali: Simplicity and Joy”
A child within
What’s something most people don’t know about you? Have you ever felt a child still lives inside you? I do. There’s a playful, curious child within me that often pops up on different occasions. Not many people notice it, but I feel it deeply—it’s a part of who I am. Some call it childish, butContinueContinue reading “A child within”
Picturesque Friday 8 – Light Painting
Steel Wool Photography We are celebrating Festival of Lights in India, hence today’s theme is light paitnig. I tried this technique during Covid-19 period. Due to lockdown, going out was prohibited. Hence we tried & mastered this technique in our housing society itself. Light painting is a photographic procedure that takes long exposures of theContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 8 – Light Painting”
A Lazy Sunday That’s Not So Lazy
Daily writing promptDo lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?View all responses Photo by Du01b0u01a1ng Nhu00e2n on Pexels.com I don’t remember a single day when I was just lying down and doing nothing. A lazy Sunday routine isn’t something I’m used to. I love the outdoors and can’t remain locked inside for too long.ContinueContinue reading “A Lazy Sunday That’s Not So Lazy”
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