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 andContinue 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 andContinue 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 revealContinue 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 forContinue 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.Continue reading "My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey"

Picturesque Firday – Litle SHort

I am litle short in height to catch those delicious leaves, Masai Giraffe says. The tallest animal in the Masai Mara National Park, also feels short of his height. Everyone in life has limited resources, find out ways and means to fulfil your needs. This photo was clicked in Masai Mara National Park. This isContinue reading "Picturesque Firday – Litle SHort"

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 partContinue 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 atContinue reading "Trekking"

मिलते रहो दोस्तों

Friends जैसे मन से शब्द निकलते गए वैसे ही लिखे हैं अगर आपको पसंद आए तो कमेंट्स में जरूर लिखना मिलते रहो दोस्तों ज़िंदगी यूं गुज़र जाएगी बचपन निकल गया जवानी के सपने देखते देखते जवानी गुज़र गई ज़िंदगी की उलझनों में मिलते रहो दोस्तों ज़िंदगी यूँ गुज़र जाएगी कब बुढ़ापा दबे पाँव चला आयाContinue reading "मिलते रहो दोस्तों"

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 toContinue 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 getContinue 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, IContinue 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 holidayContinue 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 soulContinue 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 withContinue reading "Embracing Diversity: Lessons from My Pet Peeves"

Hello my Subscribers and readers

Sorry my dear Subscribers and readers I was away from WP and did not post anything in last one neither I could read any blogs. I was tied up with documentation and completing government formalities for my new house purchase. Happy to share that it is done now and I got the possession of newContinue reading "Hello my Subscribers and readers"

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 heartwarmingContinue 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 worthContinue reading "Father’s Day card – Most Valuable item"

Picturesque Friday – Reflection

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 reflectionContinue reading "Picturesque Friday – Reflection"

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). WhileContinue 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.Continue reading "Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge"