One of the things that I enjoy capturing in my photography is the reflections of trees, clouds, and other elements in bodies of water such as small birds or squirrel. In marathi it is said that “प्रत्यक्षाहून प्रतिमा सुंदर” that is Reflection looks better than the actual image. It is difficult to get an sharp reflectionContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday – Reflection”
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My Favorite Subject in School: Technical Education That Shaped My Learning
What was your favorite subject in school? When I look back at my school days, one subject stands out as my absolute favorite — Technical Education. It was an optional subject offered during my SSC years back in 1975, and unlike other subjects, our classes were conducted at a nearby Industrial Training Institute (ITI). WhileContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Subject in School: Technical Education That Shaped My Learning”
Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge
How do you manage screen time for yourself? Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com We live in a world where our smartphones are practically an extension of our hands. They connect us, entertain us, and even guide our day-to-day lives. But somewhere along the way, we crossed the fine line between use and addiction.ContinueContinue reading “Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge”
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”
Why We Need a National Holiday to Fight Malnutrition
Daily writing promptInvent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.View all responses I have invented a holiday for the grave issue my country is facing, that is Malnutrition amongst children. Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels.com Despite India’s impressive 50% rise in GDP since 2013, the country continues to battle a heartbreaking realityContinueContinue reading “Why We Need a National Holiday to Fight Malnutrition”
Top Websites for Photography and Blogging Enthusiasts
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite websites?View all responses Adobe Photoshop Most Visited Websites WordPress & Jetpack Most visited and most favorite website is certainly WordPress. I post daily blogs, hence most visited website is off-course WordPress & the App Jetpack. I find it most user friendly and easy to use blogging platform. I gotContinueContinue reading “Top Websites for Photography and Blogging Enthusiasts”
Partition of India
Daily writing promptWhat historical event fascinates you the most?View all responses The most significant historical event, which I remember is Partition of India. It was both physical partition as well as emotional split for many. The partition of India in 1947 was the division of British India into two independent dominion states, the Union ofContinueContinue reading “Partition of India”
What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence
Daily writing promptWhat does it mean to be a kid at heart?View all responses What Does It Mean to Be a Kid at Heart? Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a kid at heart?Kids can be beautifully described in just three words: Fearless, Joyful, and Innocent. Most of us would agreeContinueContinue reading “What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence”
The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother
Daily writing promptDescribe a family member.View all responses The spontaneous answer to this prompt for me was my mother. Simply because she is often forgotten when we write something. I have written about my father in various blogs but not on my mother. I can’t miss her mentioning in this post. Her name was GangabaiContinueContinue reading “The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother”
Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. If Money Didn’t Matter Happiness truly lies within us, yet the whole world seems to be chasing money in search of it. Real happiness often comes from the small, simple things in life — the ones that don’t require money at all. If I imagineContinueContinue reading “Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter”
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” “
Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter
The Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowingContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter”
A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda
Daily writing promptWhat food would you say is your specialty?View all responses Every weekend, as the aroma of roasted poha and sizzling spices fills my kitchen, I’m transported back to my childhood home. Chivda isn’t just a snack for me — it’s a tradition, a memory, and a little piece of my mom that livesContinueContinue reading “A Bowl Full of Memories — My Mom’s Chivda”
The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Throughout my life, I have taken countless risks — but none as significant as the risk of being honest. I have always believed in calling a spadeContinueContinue reading “The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work”
Opsintelli Consultants: Empowering MSMEs for Operational Excellence
What have you been working on? I am very happy to inform you that I have recently registered my company under the name “Opsintelli Consultants”. I will be working with MSMEs to support them in improving their operations. Currently I am working on brand building and marketing. My professional experience of 42 years covers OperationsContinueContinue reading “Opsintelli Consultants: Empowering MSMEs for Operational Excellence”
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”
Picturesque Friday 8 – Light Painting
Steel Wool Photography We are celebrating Festival of Lights in India, hence today’s theme is light paitnig. I tried this technique during Covid-19 period. Due to lockdown, going out was prohibited. Hence we tried & mastered this technique in our housing society itself. Light painting is a photographic procedure that takes long exposures of theContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 8 – Light Painting”
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”
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”
Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo
The greater flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe. In India, theyContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo”
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”
Sunday Musings – National Wildlife Week
The National Wildlife Week is annually observed across India from 2nd to 8th of October every year to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and protect India’s rich biodiversity. Wildlife refers to living organisms, especially non-domesticated animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, that live in their natural environments without human interference. It is crucial for biodiversity, and maintaining ecological balance within ecosystems. Examples include nativeContinueContinue reading “Sunday Musings – National Wildlife Week”
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”
Picturesque Friday 7 – Painted Stork
The painted stork is a large wader in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia. Their distinctive pink tertial feathers of the adults give them their name. This image is clicked at Kumbhargaon, BhigwanContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 7 – Painted Stork”
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