What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? Pav bhaji In Hindu mythology, the food is first offered to the gods and then served as gods prasad. Every god loves different food items. In India cooking has devotional importance. I still remember, my mother never allowed me to enter kitchen without taking bath. It isContinueContinue reading “Pav Bhaji”
Category Archives: life philosophy
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Who is your favorite historical figure? My favourite historical figure is Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Fearless freedom fighter and hard core patriot. He was known for his court speeches. Lokmanya Tilak, also known as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, was a prominent Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, and social reformer. He was a key leader in the Indian independence movementContinueContinue reading “Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak”
Gorakh Chinch
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? Gorakh chinch or the English tamarind is my childhood favourite. I have lots of memories associated with it. In summer holidays, I used to visit my paternal grandparents. Overall the experience was awesome. All d siblings used to be there and it was greatContinueContinue reading “Gorakh Chinch”
T shirt and a Short
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? Honestly I don’t repeat clothes once I use them. I have different outfits for every day of the week. No shirt or trouser will be repeated in the same week. However if I am forced to wear one outfitContinueContinue reading “T shirt and a Short”
Spirituality is the foundation
How important is spirituality in your life? Human life is a beautiful gift. It is full of love happiness and challenges. You should live every moment in life with great enthusiasm. For the happy life it is important that your core values are strong. The spiritual thinking builds this foundation for happy life which weContinueContinue reading “Spirituality is the foundation”
Do Nothing
How do you waste the most time every day? Actually this prompt is thought provoking. I was wondering about the word waste time. The prompt assumes that every blogger wastes the time in a day. Then I scanned through my day’s activities and found out certain time slots which could be termed as a waste.ContinueContinue reading “Do Nothing”
Stay Positive by following Aahar Vihar and Adhyatma
How do you practice self-care? Self care is the most important thing in life. More so post retirement, you have to be focusing on the required exercise routine, diet and social connect. The love towards workout must be inculcated during childhood itself. In my opinion it should be associated with fun. For example outdoor sportsContinueContinue reading “Stay Positive by following Aahar Vihar and Adhyatma”
Everyone has Sulu in their life
Write about your first crush. In our young age, the classes for boys and girls were separate. Even we had no girl students in the engineering college so first crush did not happen during college days. This is the story when I was hardly a teenager. May be 19 years old. I just started myContinueContinue reading “Everyone has Sulu in their life”
Newzealand
What countries do you want to visit? I have visited most of the countries for my professional career or with family members. Most of the countries in Europe and Asia including America. I have not yet seen Newzealand. I heard it’s a beautiful place with amazing natural landscapes. I love nature and keen to explore,ContinueContinue reading “Newzealand”
Composed and balanced personality
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? Being a Libran, I am quite composed and balanced person. In fact I have been mediator for many quarrels. Be it in the office or family. I have come across many people with extreme personality traits. Like very aggressive and principled or few submissive, agreeable to others. Important isContinueContinue reading “Composed and balanced personality”
Happily retired ☺️
How do you want to retire?How have you retired Me with Masala Chai I will change this prompt to “How have you retired” In India retirement age is 58 or 60. Two years ago, I retired at the age of 60 years. My HR asked me the question on my retirement day – How doContinueContinue reading “Happily retired ☺️”
My engagement ring 💍
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily? Engagement Ring In today’s world, technology is short lived. Every three years, we change the models or upgrade. As such there are no old things still in use. I was searching for the oldest thing I use, and the answer was my Engagement Ring.ContinueContinue reading “My engagement ring 💍”
Papa – first time heard from my daughter
Describe one of your favorite moments. I still remember that moment, when my daughter first time spoke complete word and that was Papa. I can’t explain the feelings. Love and care for my daughter and the excitement of becoming father. All emotions together. Actually right from her birth we were excited and in happy mood.ContinueContinue reading “Papa – first time heard from my daughter”
Thrilling Encounter with Tusker
This story is 10 years ago. We were on a safari trail in Jim Corbett Forest. We were staying in core area in the Jungle and safely completed our stay of 5 days. The stay was memorable and we got beautiful shots of tigers and elephants. The landscape of Jim Corbett is beautiful and weContinueContinue reading “Thrilling Encounter with Tusker”
A Day with Nature
What notable things happened today? Paddy Fields This is monsoon season and it is raining almost daily. This is the best season for Nature enthusiasts. It is the season of recreation and complete nature looks exceptionally beautiful. Today we visited the place near our city which looks awesome during monsoon. The beautiful shades of greenContinueContinue reading “A Day with Nature”
Passionate Photographer
What are you passionate about? Bird Photography Photography is my passion. I have few hobbies too like cycling, gardening and reading books. Passion & Hobby There is difference between passion and hobby. Hobby keeps you engaged and you live doing that act. However passion is the activity with which you have heart to heart connection.ContinueContinue reading “Passionate Photographer”
Vibrant Spring
What is your favorite season of year? Why? spring is a time of vibrant beauty and celebration in India, marked by the milder weather, blossoming flora, and the joyous festival of Holi. Spring in India, often referred to as “Vasant Ritu” (spring season) or “Basant” (spring), is a transitional season between winter and summer, typicallyContinueContinue reading “Vibrant Spring”
Sunlight and good rains
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? In India, we are blessed with highly disciplined nature cycles. We have three seasons here, namely Winter, Summer and Monsoon. The time table is so much precise that by 7th June the Monsoon arrives and rain starts. Off course in between comes the spring season. It wouldContinueContinue reading “Sunlight and good rains”
Live and Let Live
If humans had taglines, what would yours be? Yes my tagline could be Live & Let others Live. I don’t want to get into the debate of whether individuals should have the Tagline or not. I believe that its individual identity. The person can be described in one line. I strongly believe and profess Individualism.ContinueContinue reading “Live and Let Live”
With Me and my scriptures 😊
Who do you spend the most time with? The answer to this prompt changes as the phases in life change. During the peak of my career, I used to spend most of my time with my colleagues and office mates. In the initial phase of my life, most of the time was spent with myContinueContinue reading “With Me and my scriptures 😊”
Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund or KK
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? I have two names already. Since my birth I was given two names that is Jayant & Mukund. All my relatives and siblings call me with the name Jayant. Hindu boy’s name Jayant, meaning “victorious” or “conqueror,” derived from the Sanskrit wordContinueContinue reading “Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund or KK”
World Environment Day – Beat Plastic Pollution
This year’s theme for world environment day is “ Beat Plastic Pollution” Plastic pollution, a growing global concern, refers to the accumulation of plastic debris in the environment, impacting wildlife, ecosystems, and potentially human health. This pollution stems from the widespread use of plastic products, many of which are designed for single use and are notContinueContinue reading “World Environment Day – Beat Plastic Pollution”
Not a Chocolate fan ☺️
Describe your dream chocolate bar. I am not a chocolate fan. I don’t relish the chocolates much like others. Maybe in my childhood, we never got any kind of chocolates. The only available variety was sugar confectionery. But I did not enjoy those chocolates even during those days. Later the Cadbury Chocolate was available duringContinueContinue reading “Not a Chocolate fan ☺️”
Isapniti and Chandamama Stories
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? This prompt took me to my childhood. It was a nostalgic moment for me. I remember two books very dear to me Isapniti also known as Aesop’s Fables and another one Chandamama magazine. Both these books I have enjoyed reading in my childhood. Most favourite could beContinueContinue reading “Isapniti and Chandamama Stories”
World Bicycle Day 2025
World Bicycle Day was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018 and the first one was celebrated later that year on June 3rd. Every year the World Bicycle Day is celebrated on 3rd June to spread awareness about the benefits of cycling and people are urged to use the cycle asContinueContinue reading “World Bicycle Day 2025”