Daily writing promptWhat makes you feel nostalgic?View all responses The last day of the year is a time to look back on the months gone by and to create a vision for the year ahead. This day always makes me nostalgic, and my mind keeps wandering through memories of the year that has passed. Today,ContinueContinue reading “Embracing Nostalgia: Lessons from Two Years of Retirement”
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Never the same
List your top 5 grocery store items. The list of grocery items is given by my better half. It is never the same. We don’t stock the grains like it is practiced in India. Common households in India, stock the grains when the fresh crop arrives. During this time the prices are much lower andContinueContinue reading “Never the same”
VUCA world
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? What next We live in VUCA world. This is commonly used word in corporate. VUCA stands for Volatility Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity There is huge uncertainty in our lives today. Due to global connectivity and interdependence, the complexity has increased. Multiple choices for decision making andContinueContinue reading “VUCA world”
Architecture & Heritage Photography
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Bara Imam Bara I am learning the new genre of photography that is Architecture and Heritage Photography. Architecture and heritage photography documents, preserves, and showcases buildings, from modern designs to ancient monuments. This genre requires understanding history, appreciating design, and skillful use of light and composition to revealContinueContinue reading “Architecture & Heritage Photography”
Lucknow Pilibhit Dudhwa Ayodhya
What cities do you want to visit? What a coincidence. I am on the way to Lucknow for onward travel so it is easy for me to answer the prompt. We are group of 12 photographer friends. We have planned the photo tour to Dudhava and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. This was much needed break forContinueContinue reading “Lucknow Pilibhit Dudhwa Ayodhya”
My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey
Daily writing promptTell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. View all responses Photo by Iqwan Alif on Pexels.com This is the story of my first day at school as a parent. My elder daughter was hardly four years old, and it was her first day of school.ContinueContinue reading “My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey”
Stage Performance: Overcoming Nervousness and Embracing Courage
Daily writing promptHave you ever performed on stage or given a speech?View all responses Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Yes, I have performed on stage in one-act plays and even in a professional Marathi drama. I have delivered several speeches on stage and conducted many training sessions. Even today, speeches and trainings are partContinueContinue reading “Stage Performance: Overcoming Nervousness and Embracing Courage”
Trekking
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? I have regular routine of physical activities like Cycling, Gymming, Table Tennis or Walking. However the most favourite of all is trekking. Fortunately my place of stay is fully surrounded by lot of hiking trails and forts. All of these forts are trekked by our group atContinueContinue reading “Trekking”
Artists
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? I have very high respect for the artist community. They are specially made by God with the power to heal. They are different than common people. Music is such an art form and the artist who is performing that art is my favourite. The singers whoContinueContinue reading “Artists”
Tom & Jerry
During my childhood, there were no TVs or any other means to watch cartoon show. So our main focus was on outdoor games and the ramaining time we used to spend reading books. Few of them used to be comic books. I still remember the famous cartoon characters of our times, Chacha Chaudhari, Bahadur andContinueContinue reading “Tom & Jerry”
Embrace Minimalism: How Less is More in Life
What could you do less of? This prompt reminded me of our Director India operations. This was his famous remark on our presentations – Less is More. Once we asked him to elaborate this and his powerful reply was The core idea is that by stripping away superfluous elements, the essential components are allowed toContinueContinue reading “Embrace Minimalism: How Less is More in Life”
Big fat Indian Wedding
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Sorry dear readers for being away from WP for almost two weeks. I was fully occupied in developing and delivering a lecture series for MSME leaders. It’s completed today so first thing I did was to connect with my readers. Let’s getContinueContinue reading “Big fat Indian Wedding”
Hardest Decision in my life
What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Our life is full of choices, each choice we make, paves the way for our future and shape our personality. Some decisions are hard, not because of their complex nature but because of emotional weight they carry. When I reflect on such decision moments, IContinueContinue reading “Hardest Decision in my life”
Winter Holiday Dishes to Enjoy with Family
Daily writing promptDo you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?View all responses Photo by Vivaan Rupani on Pexels.com A holiday is a day meant for joy and togetherness with family. It’s a time to bond, relax, and enjoy the company of loved ones. One of the highlights of a beautiful holidayContinueContinue reading “Winter Holiday Dishes to Enjoy with Family”
Read & Write
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? If you didn’t sleep, what would you do with extra time : thought provoking prompt. My first preference would be reading the books. There are few books, like philosophical or spiritual which needs complete silence, you can talk to your soulContinueContinue reading “Read & Write”
Embracing Diversity: Lessons from My Pet Peeves
Name your top three pet peeves. Over the years, I have learned an important life skill: making peace with people who have different personalities, habits, and quirks. Whether it’s someone eating loudly, chewing with their mouth open, talking on speakerphone in public, or keeping a messy office desk—these behaviours used to irritate me. But withContinueContinue reading “Embracing Diversity: Lessons from My Pet Peeves”
How a Cat Changed My Wife’s Perspective on Pets
Daily writing promptWhat is good about having a pet?View all responses From Fear to Friendship: How My Wife’s Heart Melted for a Cat Not everyone is born a pet lover—and my wife was the perfect example of that. I’ve never been a pet owner myself, nor do I plan to adopt one. But this heartwarmingContinueContinue reading “How a Cat Changed My Wife’s Perspective on Pets”
Father’s Day card – Most Valuable item
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). This prompt reminded me of the definition of Price and Value, which I learned in my executive MBA in Economics. Let me explain, Price is the amount of money we pay for an item, while value is the benefit or worthContinueContinue reading “Father’s Day card – Most Valuable item”
None
What podcasts are you listening to? I don’t listen to podcasts normally. Sometimes I listen to speaking tree podcasts by The Times Group. The topic of my interest are Mysterious Himalayas Divine Kailash Parvat I Watch this on YouTube. @speakingtree I have Bose speaker at home and I enjoy Gulam Ali and Pankaj Udhas ghazalsContinueContinue reading “None”
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”
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