What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Sorry dear readers for being away from WP for almost two weeks. I was fully occupied in developing and delivering a lecture series for MSME leaders. It’s completed today so first thing I did was to connect with my readers. Let’s getContinueContinue reading “Big fat Indian Wedding”
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Hardest Decision in my life
What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Our life is full of choices, each choice we make, paves the way for our future and shape our personality. Some decisions are hard, not because of their complex nature but because of emotional weight they carry. When I reflect on such decision moments, IContinueContinue reading “Hardest Decision in my life”
Read & Write
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? If you didn’t sleep, what would you do with extra time : thought provoking prompt. My first preference would be reading the books. There are few books, like philosophical or spiritual which needs complete silence, you can talk to your soulContinueContinue reading “Read & Write”
Father’s Day card – Most Valuable item
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). This prompt reminded me of the definition of Price and Value, which I learned in my executive MBA in Economics. Let me explain, Price is the amount of money we pay for an item, while value is the benefit or worthContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day card – Most Valuable item”
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”
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”
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”
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” “
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”
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)”
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”
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