Fan Throated Lizard World Lizard Day, held every year on August 14th, encourages to enjoy the interesting diversity of lizards and the importance they hold in ecological systems. Be it bright geckos or ghostly desert creatures, some lizards are so rare that they seem almost like mythical. Indian Flying Lizard The image shows a IndianContinue reading "World Lizard Day"
Top Steps for Emergency Preparedness in India
Daily writing promptCreate an emergency preparedness plan.View all responses Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com This topic is ignored by most families. There is no awareness that emergency plan for the families has to be prepared. Thanks to WP, for this prompt. During my corporate job, we prepared two Emergency Plans namely Emergency Plan &Continue reading "Top Steps for Emergency Preparedness in India"
Thank You
Thank You I hear two words often Thank You and Sorry. Sorry word is casually used by people. They use it as a license to hurt others. But Thank You word is the best way to comvey the Gratitude. It is gentle way to show kindness or acknowledge the help or support extended by otherContinue reading "Thank You"
Finding Peace through Acceptance
What brings you peace? Yes, acceptance is often considered a key factor in achieving inner peace. Embracing this concept allows individuals to let go of resistance and judgment, fostering a sense of calm and contentment amidst life's challenges. When we accept things as they are, rather than fighting against reality, we can reduce stress and cultivate inner peace.Continue reading "Finding Peace through Acceptance"
Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel
Daily writing promptWhat profession do you admire most and why?View all responses Imagine you are on a Himalayan Trek. This time you are not with your friends and the fellow trekkers all strangers. This being your first Himalayan trek, you are nervous and worried. You have huge anxiety about the trek difficulty level and theContinue reading "Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel"
Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan
Traditional games with friends Sorry my dear readers. I was away from WP for last two days. I know you must have missed me but I was busy with my daughter’s Mangala Gauri Pooja celebrations. Mangala Gauri is a traditional festival celebrated by Maharashtrian women, particularly newly married women, in honor of Goddess Gauri (aContinue reading "Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan"
Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing
Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses Every blog has purpose statement and blogging goals. It is very important to answer this question before we publish the first blogpost. Purpose of my Blogs This text is copied from my website : https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/home-3/ ItContinue reading "Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing"
Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall
This photo is from Naneghat, near Junnar Pune. This is famous reverse waterfall seen during peak monsoon. Complete area is covered with different shades of green and cloud softly flowing abobe the mountains. It's a spectacular view. There few more reverse waterfalls in Maharashtra. One on Anjaneri hill close to my city and another closeContinue reading "Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall"
Life in an Alternate Universe: A Journey to Ramrajya
Daily writing promptDescribe your life in an alternate universe.View all responses It's a fiction and imaginary story. In todays universe, I see huge sufferings. Many people have problems with respect to their families or relationships or caree or the wealth. Lot of voilence around, ill treating the women or sibling fights. Caste politics or powerContinue reading "Life in an Alternate Universe: A Journey to Ramrajya"
The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining
What's the most money you've ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? This is almost 35 years old story. I still remember the date 10.10.1989. And it was lunch date with my fiancée. Both of us are brought up in a typical middle class families. There was no culture of eating out. MyContinue reading "The Most Expensive Meal: Love and Memories in Dining"
ESG & CSR
Daily writing promptScour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.View all responses Times Of India article ESG & CSR are not so interesting topics for general public.But for me it has strong connection with my Professionalcareer & Personal interests. I have worked extensively on ESGContinue reading "ESG & CSR"
Happiness in little things
List 30 things that make you happy. Happiness can be found in small, seemingly insignificant moments of everyday life. For me there are lots of such everyday moments which give me happiness. My loved ones When I call my wife from out station and the call starts with Good Morning how are you. My morningContinue reading "Happiness in little things"
Om chanting and gardening brings me joy
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Happiness is like the sunshine on a bright day, while joy is like the warmth that lingers even after the sun has set. Happiness is often a response to positive external stimuli, whereas joy is a deeper, more enduring state of being that can be cultivated through inner workContinue reading "Om chanting and gardening brings me joy"
Curious about Human behaviour
What are you curious about? I am extremely inquisitive. Curious about everything around till I find out What and Why about that particular thing. However I am more curious about human behaviour. Every human being is unique and his response to a particular stimuli is different from others. Nothing is right and wrong but theContinue reading "Curious about Human behaviour"
Picturesque Friday 2 – Plum Headed Parakeet
Plum Headed Parakeet is brilliantly-colored parakeet; males have a plum-colored head while females have grayish-blue head. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent where it can occur in any well-wooded area outside NE India and the high Himalayas. Similar to the largely non-overlapping Blossom-headed Parakeet, but shows a darker shade of plum or gray on the headContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 2 – Plum Headed Parakeet"
Random Act of Kindness
Write about a random act of kindness you've done for someone. Kindness is the basic value of humanity. Unfortunately it is slowly diminishing. I strongly believe in treating humans as humans and the way to treat them as humans is showing kindness. This the last month story, when I was in the hospital for myContinue reading "Random Act of Kindness"
Using all other senses
How would you describe yourself to someone who can't see you? Interesting prompt. Took a pause before writing the answer. Honestly can we recognise a person by looking at him/her. Most of the time we make some perception about the person based on our pre-occupied mind. Often it is not true. So a person whoContinue reading "Using all other senses"
We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? I come from traditional Maharashtrian Brahmin family. We have list of traditions spread over an year, linked to our religion. My mother was completely traditional and god fearing but my father was forward thinking and rational personality. However all the family traditions are followed evenContinue reading "We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli"
Together We Roar – International Tiger Day
International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29. The day aims to unite all tiger range countries in an effort to enhance their conservation and management worldwide. This year, the theme is "Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart.” As of 2025, there are 58 tiger reserves inContinue reading "Together We Roar – International Tiger Day"
What an eventful day
Was today typical? Today was an eventful day for me and not a typical day. Typical day means the routine as usual nothing out of the way happens. I got up in the morning and as usual straight went to my terrace garden and said hello to all my plants. Looked at the weather andContinue reading "What an eventful day"
Honest and Trustworthy
Daily writing promptHow would you describe yourself to someone?View all responses Nice thought provoking prompt. Actually I am simple, Happy Go Lucky person. Hates window dressing and can't tolerate lies. I strongly believe in living in present. I enjoy every moment of life. Loves fitness and my workout routine. Extremely sensitive about environmental issue andContinue reading "Honest and Trustworthy"
Ride with Avian Dinosaurs
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? The idea of bringing back the Dinosaurs is really funny. We are already ahving so much chaos in the cities. The forests are depleting and and the food chain is already established. It is not wise to disturb the current food chain andContinue reading "Ride with Avian Dinosaurs"
Magical Masai Mara
Masai Giraffe Welcome ( Karibu ) to Masai Mara, Kenya Kenya, Africa’s wildlife capital, is a land of breath-taking landscapes. Rich biodiversity and deep cultural heritage. At its heart is the Masai Mara, an iconic destination where Kenya’s wildlife legacy thrives, offering a stunning glimpse into the untamed wilderness that makes this country truly extraordinary.Continue reading "Magical Masai Mara"
Ticket to Antartica
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? One day Raju came home fully excited and started dancing holding Vasant’s hands. He was so happy and joyful. Vasant asked the reason for his happiness and he said guess what, I got two flight tickets free from my garage owner. Vasant did notContinue reading "Ticket to Antartica"
Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography
Dear Bloggers, I am starting a new series of posting photographs on every Friday. Hope you enjoy the photographs and also share your clicks. Beach photograph from Goa. This is Bagmalo beach in south Goa. This photo was clicked from the nearby resort balcony on 2nd floor. Camera Details : Canon EOS7d Mark ii withContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography"
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