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”
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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”
A day well spent
My birthday celebration Today is my birthday and I would like to share with you, how I spent the day. The day started with blessings from my father in law, who stays with me. Then the call from my daughters. My daughter was asking me what gift I wanted and I said day starting withContinueContinue reading “A day well spent”
Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness
Daily writing promptWhat makes a good neighbor?View all responses I spent all my childhood in a chawl. I fondly remember those days as golden era of sharing and caring. In the chawl culture, the thin walls between Neighbours and Uncle, Aunts are non-existent. Growing up in a chawl in India was an unforgettable experienceContinueContinue reading “Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness”
Exploring the Magic of Himalayan Trekking
Daily writing promptWhat could you try for the first time?View all responses Photo by Guduru Ajay bhargav on Pexels.com I have never attempted any Himalayan Trek. I could not get that kind of holiday from work. Post retirement I got busy with daughter’s marriage. Now I would love to try the Himalayan Trek for theContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Magic of Himalayan Trekking”
The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values
Daily writing promptWhat principles define how you live?View all responses Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com Core life values serve as an individual’s internal compass, guiding their choices and actions. I live by the values of integrity, honesty, compassion, and resilience, which are deeply interconnected. Integrity and honesty are the foundation for compassionate and resilient behavior.ContinueContinue reading “The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values”
Free Advice to others
Daily writing promptWhat have you been putting off doing? Why?View all responses I have stopped giving free advice to people. Free advice is often a double-edged sword. While it can come from a place of genuine care and a desire to help, it is frequently perceived as an unwanted intrusion, damaging relationships and often doingContinueContinue reading “Free Advice to others”
When I saved a Finger
Daily writing promptWhen was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?View all responses Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com This is the true story from my early career years. As far as I remember, I was 19 years old and just started my first job. I was working as aContinueContinue reading “When I saved a Finger”
For Women Empowerment
Daily writing promptIf you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?View all responses I will donate this money for women empowerment. This is most important but ignored area in our country. Even today, in rural India, the situation is devastating. Women are deprived of basic needs. Unfortunately they areContinueContinue reading “For Women Empowerment”
Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo
The greater flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe. In India, theyContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo”
How to Maintain Mental Health: A Personal Guide
In recent years, mental health in India has gained greater public attention, but it remains a critical public health concern facing significant challenges. It is clear that one has to prioritise the Mental Health and focus on mental well being. Easy to say but difficult to practice. I am neither a psychologist nor a doctorContinueContinue reading “How to Maintain Mental Health: A Personal Guide”
Balance your risks with the rewards
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Why we need guarantee of success and who can give us guarantee of success. I am not worried about failure. I am focusing more on efforts. You should never give up on efforts with the fear of failure. Actually failure is the bestContinueContinue reading “Balance your risks with the rewards”
Change of house
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? I have set the hardest goal of buying a new house and selling my current house. Then shifting to new house. I know the instant reaction would be that this may not be the hardest goal. But if I tell you that I am aContinueContinue reading “Change of house”
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