You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? Gratitude Yes that’s what is my first reaction- God is Great. It is gratitude towards the supreme power. There are situations where you are unsure of success. You are unaware of how to get through this difficult situation. May be lack theContinueContinue reading “God is Great 🙏”
Category Archives: Travel & Photography
Traditional Indian games
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Marbles I became nostalgic with this question. I remembered my childhood. Spinning toy Gilli danda or Gulli Danda These are all Traditional Indian games. Our generation has grown with these outdoor activities. There were no mobiles or video games or evenContinueContinue reading “Traditional Indian games”
Orange Ice Candy
What’s your favorite candy? I remember my childhood days. In summer holidays, we all siblings used to gather in our hometown. And the daily afternoon ritual would be one ice candy for every child. In the scorching hot day, ice cold candy was unforgettable experience. Even today I enjoy orange ice candy. Chocolates or usualContinueContinue reading “Orange Ice Candy”
Every day is a break
Do you need a break? From what? If this question was asked couple of years ago my answer could be yes. From the daily routine of office travels & job. Now after my retirement, everyday is a break for me. I have not engaged myself in any daily routine activities. I have consciously chosen theContinueContinue reading “Every day is a break”
Masala Khichadi
What’s your favorite thing to cook? My favourite pass time in the morning is cooking. The best dish I cook is Masala Khichadi. I often cook it for my family. My two princes ( daughters) love the dish prepared by me. It tastes heavenly if cooked in earthen pot. It is best served with curdContinueContinue reading “Masala Khichadi”
My first computer a magic machine
Write about your first computer. Desktop Quite a nostalgic question ☺️. Our generation has witnessed multiple technological innovations few of them disruptive too. I have worked with all generations of computers right from huge computer in room with punched cards as input device to a latest generation of modern laptops. We have surely struggled toContinueContinue reading “My first computer a magic machine”
Fear of losing Trust
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? Trust When I started thinking about the thing I am most scared of, I could not figure out anything. It’s famous saying in Bhagwat Geeta that you brought nothing with you at the time of birth soContinueContinue reading “Fear of losing Trust”
भिगवण : पक्षीप्रेमींचा कुंभमेळा
ग्रेटर फ्लेमीनगो मला अजूनही तो दिवस आठवतो जेव्हा मी पहिल्यांदा Bhigwan ला गेलो होतो. आम्ही सकाळी साधारण साडे सहा च्या सुमारास Kumbhargaon मध्ये पोहोचलो. Bhigwan Bus Stand पासून थोडे पुढे आल्यावर डाव्या बाजूला एक वळण येते तिथून Kumbhargaon चा रास्ता सुरू होतो. तिथून साधारण सात ते आठ किलोमीटर्स गेल्यावर आपण Kumbhargaon ला पोहोचतो. पोहोचल्यावर समोरचContinueContinue reading “भिगवण : पक्षीप्रेमींचा कुंभमेळा”
Don’t complain just act
What do you complain about the most? There are many things in life that do not match our expectations. The famous quote says ‘Man proposes god disposes’ and many times our plans are failed for no reasons. I am highly optimistic about life and hence don’t like complaining. Normally people would keep complaining about theContinueContinue reading “Don’t complain just act”
Table Tennis
What are your favorite sports to watch and play? My favourite sports includes Lawn Tennis, Badminton and Table tennis. I regularly watch all these sports on TV but love to watch Lawn Tennis and particularly all grand slams. I used to play all these sports for long time. But my favourite sport is Table tennis.ContinueContinue reading “Table Tennis”
Homesteading
What would you do if you won the lottery? I have never thought about this because I have never won any gift in any of the lucky draws. So this is hypothetical question for me. I was not prepared for the answer. But yes if I win the big jackpot lottery, then I would planContinueContinue reading “Homesteading”
Archeologist
What’s your dream job? In my opinion any work or routine task when it becomes job it is boring or monotonous. Everyone loves to purue his/her hobby becuase it is not bound by rules or regulations. There is no monotony in the hobby. Hence when you ask about dream job, the answer could be difficultContinueContinue reading “Archeologist”
सिंहगड व्हॅली : देशी विदेशी पक्ष्यांचा मेळावा
पुण्या जवळचे पक्षी प्रेमींचे अतिशय आवडते ठिकाण म्हणजे सिंहगड व्हॅली. हिवाळ्यात येथे देशी विदेशी पक्ष्यांचा जणू मेळावाच भरतो. इथले स्टार अॅट्रॅक्शन म्हणजे Asian Paradise Flycatcher किंवा स्वर्गीय नर्तक. संपूर्ण पांढर शुभ्र रंग निमुळते शरीर ,मखमली चेहेरा व लांब शेपटी असे याचे देखणे रूप. याच्या मोहक हालचाली आणि पाण्यात सुर मारून परत झाडावर येऊन बसणे केवळContinueContinue reading “सिंहगड व्हॅली : देशी विदेशी पक्ष्यांचा मेळावा”
Say No to Plastics
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Plant Trees & Save Planet Yes. Each one of us should contribute our bit towards sustainability. In our family we have decided to avoid plastic usage in our daily life. One rule in the family is carrying our own cloth bagContinueContinue reading “Say No to Plastics”
Workouts & Gardening make me joyful
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? My day starts with cycling or Gyms. Start of my day is spent peddling in nature inhaling fresh air outside the city hustle bustle. The route is so familier that I need not focus on the peddling. I enjoy the nature. Second most interesting activity isContinueContinue reading “Workouts & Gardening make me joyful”
Express yourself & share
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. It was my long awaited dream that I share my travel stories with people. However due to professional engagements I was procrastinating. I am an explorer and love to click the photographs. I realised when talking to people that they love to hear the storiesContinueContinue reading “Express yourself & share”
5 AM Club
Are you more of a night or morning person? Sunrise I am member of 5AM club meaning getting out of bed at 5 AM. This has been my routine for many years. I love morning hours. This is the best time to be with yourself. This is the only time when there are no disturbancesContinueContinue reading “5 AM Club”
Maharashtrian square meal
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Maharashtrian square meal Kitchen for our families is a sacred place and preparing the meal is a ritual. It is said that the mood of the cook while preparing the food items affects the food. Hence food preparations has to be like worshiping god. In Indian housesContinueContinue reading “Maharashtrian square meal”
Trust your instincts but listen to it selectively
Do you trust your instincts? Surely I trust my instincts and everyone should trust their instincts but the question is when they should listen to it. Being an engineer I am used to think logically in every situation. If you use your gut feelings and decide every time it may not work. You need toContinueContinue reading “Trust your instincts but listen to it selectively”
Magical Monsoon
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? Waterfall India is diverse country in terms of culture people and even seasons. All the seasons will appear in a disciplined manner. Each season brings its speciality. Being a nature lover I see the nature’s Beauty in each season. For me the best of all seasons isContinueContinue reading “Magical Monsoon”
God Is Great
What’s something you believe everyone should know. It is my favourite statement during difficult times. But there is a twist, I am not talking about the god in temples or in idols. I see god in people, you me and everyone around. It has been my personal experience that during difficult times, someone from somewhereContinueContinue reading “God Is Great”
Sinhagad Valley – Nature’s Vista
What is your favorite place to go in your city? I am nature lover and passionate about photography. In Sinhagad valley you get to see beautiful nature with variety of winged winders gathered here from all parts of the world during winter. Every winter I visit this place frequently with my photo gears and somethingContinueContinue reading “Sinhagad Valley – Nature’s Vista”
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent
What’s the first impression you want to give people? Be happy Yes, I mean it. No one can make you feel inferior or superior without your consent. Hence I really don’t bother about making any impression to the people. I present them as I am. They have to accept me as I am. I hateContinueContinue reading “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
Top Five Regrets of the Dying
What book are you reading right now? The book Must read for everyone. This is beautiful book is based on the blogpost that reached 8 million readers. This famous book is authored by Bronnie ware, an Australian based author, speaker and songwriter. She was in the job of taking care of patients on death bed.ContinueContinue reading “Top Five Regrets of the Dying”
Fearless Joyful & Innocent
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Kids can be well described by these three words : Fearless Joyful and Innocent. All will agree with me that it was the best period of one’s life. As we grow and mature we carry lot of stress and certainly the innocence goes away. TheContinueContinue reading “Fearless Joyful & Innocent”