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 swallowingContinue reading "Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter"
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 uniqueContinue reading "How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection"
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 livesContinue 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 spadeContinue reading "The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work"
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 intoContinue 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 hardContinue reading "What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)"
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 OperationsContinue reading "Opsintelli Consultants: Empowering MSMEs for Operational Excellence"
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, groundedContinue 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, butContinue 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 theContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 8 – Light Painting"
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.Continue 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 withContinue 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 experienceContinue 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 theContinue 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.Continue 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 doingContinue 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 aContinue reading "When I saved a Finger"
For Women Empowerment
Daily writing promptIf you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?View all responses I will donate this money for women empowerment. This is most important but ignored area in our country. Even today, in rural India, the situation is devastating. Women are deprived of basic needs. Unfortunately they areContinue reading "For Women Empowerment"
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, theyContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo"
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 doctorContinue 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 bestContinue 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 aContinue 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.Continue reading "बधाई हो – बेटा हुआ है"
My favourite Gazal artists.
Who are your favorite artists? Pankaj Udhas Jagjit Singh My favourite genre of music is Ghazals and the favourite artists are Pankaj Udhas, Jagjit Singh and Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali. Gulam Ali It is interesting story , when our love affair was started with Ghazals. This is in the story of 1980s . I hadContinue reading "My favourite Gazal artists."
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 orContinue reading "Passion Hobby & Passtime"
Awesomeplaces 
You must be logged in to post a comment.