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”
Category Archives: Life Journey
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)”
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”
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”
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”
बधाई हो – बेटा हुआ है
बधाई हो भाई साहब बेटा हुआ है. वैसे तो यह शब्द आम तौर पर किसी अस्पताल में या किसी घर पर सुनाई देता है । मैंने भी यह शब्द अस्पताल में ही सुना था । कल पूरा दिन मैं एक अस्पताल में था, बेटी के इलाज के लिए । तभी मैंने ये बात सुन ली.ContinueContinue reading “बधाई हो – बेटा हुआ है”
My favourite Gazal artists.
Who are your favorite artists? Pankaj Udhas Jagjit Singh My favourite genre of music is Ghazals and the favourite artists are Pankaj Udhas, Jagjit Singh and Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali. Gulam Ali It is interesting story , when our love affair was started with Ghazals. This is in the story of 1980s . I hadContinueContinue reading “My favourite Gazal artists.”
Passion Hobby & Passtime
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Photography There is difference between Hobby and Pastime. Passion is higher degree of love and dedication as compared to hobby. Let’s decode these things for me. My passion is photography and hobbies include Reading, Gardening and cycling. But my pastime I may engage in Watching comedy shows orContinueContinue reading “Passion Hobby & Passtime”
The Eagle’s Rebirth
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? There is interesting story told about Eagles rebirth. It relates to today’s prompt. They shred their beak, feathers and talons and live for another 30-40 years. It is called their re-birth. I don’t know, how authentic is this story but it is always shared inContinueContinue reading “The Eagle’s Rebirth”
Changing Perspectives: How Beliefs Evolve Over Time
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I have never compromised on my ethics and values. Neither in personal life nor in my professional career. There has been numerous instances where I was asked to perform against the system but I declined politely but firmly. Few of the instances were confrontingContinueContinue reading “Changing Perspectives: How Beliefs Evolve Over Time”
Feeling Out of Place: Navigating Group Chats
Daily writing promptTell us about a time when you felt out of place.View all responses Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com I am always out of place when my friends had heated group chats on any topic, may be Politics or current affairs. In the WhatsApp group chats, there is always debate on varityContinueContinue reading “Feeling Out of Place: Navigating Group Chats”
Happy Dussehra to all my readers
Dussehra reminds us No matter how powerful negativity may seem, goodness will always triumph in the end. Let us throw away our ego, negative thoughts and evil within us. Let us all shine like gold. Happy Dussehra to you all my dear readers. Ayudh Pooja Worshipping the tools used by us on daily basis. InContinueContinue reading “Happy Dussehra to all my readers”
The Art of Declining Gracefully
What skill would you like to learn? The culture that often celebrates over commitment, the simple act of saying No, has become most difficult. Far from being negative, mastering the art of saying no is a crucial life skill , I want to learn. This will help improve my emotional and mental well being andContinueContinue reading “The Art of Declining Gracefully”
Health and Adaptation: Insights from Our 60s Generation
Daily writing promptWhat details of your life could you pay more attention to?View all responses Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Most important part of the life, post retirement is maintaining Health. Following the routine of exercise, diet and people connections is the main focus area now. Our generation has witnessed lot of transformations andContinueContinue reading “Health and Adaptation: Insights from Our 60s Generation”
The Importance of Integrity in Personal and Professional Life
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Integrity is the most valued personality trait for me. I am strongly commited to a consistent set of ethical and moral principles, reflecting wholeness and honesty in all my actions, be it personal or professional life. The credit goes to my father for imbibing such strong foundationContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Integrity in Personal and Professional Life”
The Fulfillment of Hard Work: My Journey
Daily writing promptIn what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?View all responses Photo by Bich Tran on Pexels.com Every time you tackle a challenge through hard work and succeed or even just make significant progress, you prove to yourself that you are capable. You learn that you can overcome obstacles, learn new things,ContinueContinue reading “The Fulfillment of Hard Work: My Journey”
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