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”
Category Archives: Travel & Photography
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”
Chitthi Aayi Hain….
Daily writing promptWhat’s your all-time favorite album?View all responses This prompt took me back to my younger days. The nostalgia was further added by the posts from my dear bloggers Dr. Rajendra & Aparna. Dr. Rajendra took me back to the years when I was struggling with speakers & amplifiers to get high bass andContinueContinue reading “Chitthi Aayi Hain….”
Capturing Sun Rays: A Morning in Pench Tiger Reserve
—————————————————————————————————————————– Picturesque Friday —————————————————————————————————————————– Photo from Pench Tiger Reserve Photography is play of light and shadow. But it is very difficult to click the image of sun rays. Framing them as a object needs lots of background objects and different light condition. Above photograph is clicked in a dense forest of Pench Tiger Reserve inContinueContinue reading “Capturing Sun Rays: A Morning in Pench Tiger Reserve”
Life Without Music: A Silent Existence
Daily writing promptWhat would your life be like without music?View all responses Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom on Pexels.com I can’t imagine my life without music. I am not a singer or not even a bathroom singer but I love music. The list of genres I enjoy is endless, but the life without any kind ofContinueContinue reading “Life Without Music: A Silent Existence”
Me : Loves to travel, Wife : Hates to travel Result : We travel sometimes
Daily writing promptHow do you celebrate holidays?View all responses Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com This is interesting story on how we celebrate our holidays. We have two types of holidays like weekly off and public holidays. Normally public holidays are falling on some festival and the festivals have it’s own traditions and rituals.ContinueContinue reading “Me : Loves to travel, Wife : Hates to travel Result : We travel sometimes”
Happy Engineers Day : Proud to be an Engineer
Sir M Visvesvaraya Engineer’s Day in India is observed on 15 September every year. In 2025, it will fall on Monday, 15 September 2025. The date remains the same annually, and the celebrations take place across schools, colleges, universities, and engineering institutions throughout the country Engineer’s Day is a special occasion that celebrates the hard work,ContinueContinue reading “Happy Engineers Day : Proud to be an Engineer”
I am a foodie & loves regional cuisine
What are your favorite types of foods? I am a foodie and loves particularly spicy and hot food. Being an Indian and vegetarian, I enjoy variety of dishes such as Rice, Chapati ( flat Indian bread ) coupled with different types of curries and dal preparations. In India , we have special food menu forContinueContinue reading “I am a foodie & loves regional cuisine”
Elephant Bath
———————————————————— Picturesque Friday ———————————————————— An elephant bath involves showering elephants with water to clean their skin and allow keepers to check their bodies, or visitors participating in a mud and water experience with elephants, often in a tourism context. While bathing is important for an elephant’s skincare and mental well-being, the ethical considerations of tourist-involved elephant bathingContinueContinue reading “Elephant Bath”
Everyone is a Leader
Do you see yourself as a leader? This prompt is replied with my earlier post. Please click the link below to read https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/rule-with-head-and-lead-with-heart/
Balance
What’s your favorite word? Achieving balance in life is very important. Anything in excess or short does not serve the purpose. I like this word balance. It’s like trying to strike a balance between respecting the past and moving into the future. He needs to strike a better balance between his work life and hisContinueContinue reading “Balance”
Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses This evening is going to be special for me. We will pack our bags and prepare for the travel to family vacation. I am thrilled and excited about the journey. We are heading towards the picturesque location in south India called Madikeri,coorg. And the icingContinueContinue reading “Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation”
Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara
How do you relax? Vasundhara Falls, Bhandardara Change of routine is relaxation for me. It can be outing with family or a phototour with friends or Trek to a nearby fort. Any such activity which is different from my daily routine acts as a stress buster for me. Relaxation does not mean lying down onContinueContinue reading “Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara”
Golden Hour Photography
Picturesque Friday Spotted Hyena & Golden Jackel & Vulture The last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise are known as golden hour or “magic hour” — a time when natural light is soft, golden and ideal for photography. This fleeting period allows you to capture vibrant, atmospheric images with minimal editing. LearningContinueContinue reading “Golden Hour Photography”
Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads
Daily writing promptShare a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.View all responses Photo by Eric Hammett on Pexels.com I love travelling and exploring new places. I have travelled a lot within India and abroad. If we measure the physical distance travelled, may be my travel to US was the furthest, but itContinueContinue reading “Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads”
Explore Express & Share
Why do you blog? It was my long cherished dream, that I share my travel stories & photographs with like minded people. I am a Nature lover & likes to travel around. Wildlife photography is my passion. Though I was hooked to corporate job working with metals & machines, I am always excited to beContinueContinue reading “Explore Express & Share”
