What are your favorite types of foods? I am a foodie and loves particularly spicy and hot food. Being an Indian and vegetarian, I enjoy variety of dishes such as Rice, Chapati ( flat Indian bread ) coupled with different types of curries and dal preparations. In India , we have special food menu forContinueContinue reading “I am a foodie & loves regional cuisine”
Author Archives: Mukund Karadkhedkar
Elephant Bath
———————————————————— Picturesque Friday ———————————————————— An elephant bath involves showering elephants with water to clean their skin and allow keepers to check their bodies, or visitors participating in a mud and water experience with elephants, often in a tourism context. While bathing is important for an elephant’s skincare and mental well-being, the ethical considerations of tourist-involved elephant bathingContinueContinue reading “Elephant Bath”
I rarely walk or Run
How often do you walk or run? In my opinion Walking is just an activity and not the real exercise. Hence I walk rarely, only my wife requests me to join her for a walk, I join her for walking. It’s a great time together for light discussion and talks ( I only listen toContinueContinue reading “I rarely walk or Run”
Everyone is a Leader
Do you see yourself as a leader? This prompt is replied with my earlier post. Please click the link below to read https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/rule-with-head-and-lead-with-heart/
Balance
What’s your favorite word? Achieving balance in life is very important. Anything in excess or short does not serve the purpose. I like this word balance. It’s like trying to strike a balance between respecting the past and moving into the future. He needs to strike a better balance between his work life and hisContinueContinue reading “Balance”
Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses This evening is going to be special for me. We will pack our bags and prepare for the travel to family vacation. I am thrilled and excited about the journey. We are heading towards the picturesque location in south India called Madikeri,coorg. And the icingContinueContinue reading “Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation”
Red Flags in Personality: Signs to Watch For
Daily writing promptWhat personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?View all responses I don’t like two faceed people. It’s hard to decide which face to believe. Someone who is two-faced is not sincere, saying unpleasant things about you to other people while seeming to be pleasant when they are with you: IContinueContinue reading “Red Flags in Personality: Signs to Watch For”
Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Embrace Your Flaws
Describe your ideal week. Photo by Min An on Pexels.com There is nothing like ideal or perfect thing, existing in life. Like the perfect straight line does not exists, perfect day or perfect week does not exists. Life is full of challenges and opportunities, embrace it the way it comes and make the best possibleContinueContinue reading “Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Embrace Your Flaws”
Little Humour for a change
—————————————————————————————————— Sunday Musings —————————————————————————————————— 😂 😂 🤣 This is start of Pitru Paksh that means fifteen days to express gratitude towards our ancestors. Pitru Paksha , is a 16-lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings. The period is known with different names based onContinueContinue reading “Little Humour for a change”
P. T. Usha
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. I do not know much about athletes or their careers. But during my young age, P. T. Usha was famous athletes in India. It was a time when this sport or the athletes were not so much popular in India, during such times PT UshaContinueContinue reading “P. T. Usha”
Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara
How do you relax? Vasundhara Falls, Bhandardara Change of routine is relaxation for me. It can be outing with family or a phototour with friends or Trek to a nearby fort. Any such activity which is different from my daily routine acts as a stress buster for me. Relaxation does not mean lying down onContinueContinue reading “Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara”
Golden Hour Photography
Picturesque Friday Spotted Hyena & Golden Jackel & Vulture The last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise are known as golden hour or “magic hour” — a time when natural light is soft, golden and ideal for photography. This fleeting period allows you to capture vibrant, atmospheric images with minimal editing. LearningContinueContinue reading “Golden Hour Photography”
The Dangers of Sarcasm: Choosing Kindness Over Words
Daily writing promptIf you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?View all responses In the corporate world, Management by Sarcasm is quite popular term. Often the bosses use this method to fire people or to disapprove the idea. I have been victim of sarcasm many times. Sarcasm isContinueContinue reading “The Dangers of Sarcasm: Choosing Kindness Over Words”
The Power of Forgiveness: Release Your Grudges
Daily writing promptAre you holding a grudge? About?View all responses I forget the things quickly and don’t remember any incident for which to hold the grudges. I am Happy & Contented person and thank everyone who comes my way. When someone has to speak bad about me, I pray for him – May God forgiveContinueContinue reading “The Power of Forgiveness: Release Your Grudges”
Shadu Maati Idols: A Step Towards Eco-Conscious Ganesh Festival
Ganesh festival is most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India. Particularly in the state of Maharashtra, this festival is celebrated for 1.5 days, 3 days, 5 days or 10 days. It differs from region to region. In our house, traditionally we celebrate the Ganesh festival for 5 days. On 5th day the idol isContinueContinue reading “Shadu Maati Idols: A Step Towards Eco-Conscious Ganesh Festival”
Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads
Daily writing promptShare a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.View all responses Photo by Eric Hammett on Pexels.com I love travelling and exploring new places. I have travelled a lot within India and abroad. If we measure the physical distance travelled, may be my travel to US was the furthest, but itContinueContinue reading “Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads”
Creating a Happy Home: The Essence of Family Life
Daily writing promptWhat does your ideal home look like?View all responses A house is a structure of brick and walls, but the home is forged by the people within it. The sentence emphasizes that a home is more than a physical space; it’s a place of love and belonging. This teaches us the value ofContinueContinue reading “Creating a Happy Home: The Essence of Family Life”
Moments That Bring Tears of Joy
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? Thanks WP for such a wonderful prompt. What brings tears of joy to your eyes and what act of yours bring tears of joy to the eyes of others. There are few moments when tears of joy rolled down my eyes. I am a practical personContinueContinue reading “Moments That Bring Tears of Joy”
Explore Express & Share
Why do you blog? It was my long cherished dream, that I share my travel stories & photographs with like minded people. I am a Nature lover & likes to travel around. Wildlife photography is my passion. Though I was hooked to corporate job working with metals & machines, I am always excited to beContinueContinue reading “Explore Express & Share”
Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview
Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Every person has a unique story. The perceptions formed from his appearance can be often deceptive. Connect with him for more insight. This is sch a story, coming out of a personal interview. Evening timeContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview”
Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival
Daily writing promptHow are you feeling right now?View all responses Gauri Pooja Ganesha We are in the midst of Gauri Ganapathi festival. This is one of the most important events in the year. Right from my childhood, I have been participating in this celebrations. It used be large gathering of family & friends for dinner.ContinueContinue reading “Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival”
Picturesque Friday 6 – Butterfly Photography
Crimson Rose OR Common Rose Butterfly Butterfly Photography is most difficult genre of Photography. The reason being, this tiny colourfull creature is constantly on the move. I was lucky inough to get these shots using my Telephoto lens. I remember my childhood days, when we use to chase the Butterflies to catch them but neverContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 6 – Butterfly Photography”
Daily Habits for a Better Life
Daily writing promptWhat daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?View all responses Similar prompt is repeated 3rd time, with change of words. I have written about it in my previous blogs on Exercise, Eating Healthy and Positivity. I wont repeat the same answers again. I love connecting with people. Every dayContinueContinue reading “Daily Habits for a Better Life”
Ganesh Pratishthapana
What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? Lord Ganesh This question can be better answered by Google or Meta. They track everyone’s activity precisely. However, I wanted to post about today’s Ganesha festival. My last search was on YouTube for Ganesha Pratisthapana. Getting a Guruji ( PriestContinueContinue reading “Ganesh Pratishthapana”
My favourite radio show – Binaca Geet Mala
What TV shows did you watch as a kid? There was no TV in Indian households during my childhood. I grew up in chawl and my focus during childhood was mainly on Traditional Indian games, like Marbles, Spinning Toys or Gilli Danda. This was our childhood pass time. I faintly remember that there was TVContinueContinue reading “My favourite radio show – Binaca Geet Mala”
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