Time Ticking...

The Excitement Of Being An Entrepreneur

2008-06-27T22:31:00.003+05:30

Tomorrow, I will be delivering beta version of the product to my clients. They have been waiting for it and are excited about it, just like I am about its release. Last 15 days have been days of extreme stress, as I was not able to find out time to wrap off the work. But now then the work is over, I can relax for these few moments and think about future strategies, so as to face next challenges with greater zeal!

The excitement of being an entrepreneur is electrifying. It gives you so many challenges to face that you are always at your best !!! You know what you want and you have the freedom to deal with it. The skills and experience you gain is unmatchable...

Recently, I understood the importance of marketing, user reviews and user requirements, and learnt ways to generate revenue and how to plan for long term!!! I am involved in all steps from requirement gathering to development to promotion to gathering user reviews. Wearing so many caps at the same time isn't easy and is not for weak-hearted!

I have come in contact with loads of people because of this and it makes me excited...but its difficult to leave your job when you have liabilities. People discourage it, but best part for me is that my family support me!! So, seeing an appropriate time, I will go ahead with my firm on a full time basis...

So, finally I have initiated the process to realize my dream. I am in to create a vertical market, which virtually does not exist right now!!! And I am READY for it !!!

Way to Go...Masters!

Working For Election Commission Of India...

2008-06-12T11:55:00.002+05:30

Recently my sis got the duty to go for verification of voter id cards and those who don't have it, give them necessary details and forms, from where they can get it done and how! And I accompanied her on weekend so as to wrap off things a bit faster.

Here is a part of MY experience...

At first, there were more discrepancies in the data than I can imagine. Forget about people for a minute, even we were struggling with information we had at hand. She called up the higher authority to know what to do in few particular cases and they were not having any answer to it. So they took up a decision and asked her to go that way, which I must mention wasn't good as this will increase the work now!

Most of the people have their voter id cards but the information was not available in government records. I don't know how!!! There were lot of discrepancies in photographs. Imagine...two people were sharing the same face...photograph of a lady in front of man's name...duplicate information of people...

I must mention that some people were extremely cooperative. They knew that we are coming and they were ready with their cards for verification. Some called us in to have a seat, offered water and wrapped off things nicely. Very nice people, I felt extremely happy to see good families "possessing" common sense!!!

On the other hand...we met the other extreme. Infact, most of them cooperated well except those special 5% which are present everywhere!! The most special case was this...One guy aged around 30 did not want any verification to be done, though he was carrying his and his family's voter id cards. When I asked about date of birth proof, he asked me to put in any date. When I refused, he asked me, "To aap yahan kya karne aaye ho?" I stared back at him and said, "Aap hi bata do". He was roaming around for some half hour to get his verification done, but when he realized that we will not do it without a proof, he accepted the form and left. I mean, what was going on there? I must say there has been lot of infiltration into India and who knows who belongs to India and who doesnot?

Forgetting this nonsense, there was another incident thinking about which I can't stop laughing. On a couple of occassions this happened. We handed over the form to someone standing downstairs (from their family) and a lady was standing on the top floor! After handing over the form, I asked for date of birth of all family members. She told that from the terrace and was stuck at last one - her own. And I asked her, "What's your date of birth?". She said.."I am coming down to collect the forms...", only because there were 3 more ladies standing out to hear that! LOL...what a drama!!

But all n all, it was a great experience. It was great to learn people's behavior. So, finally, I have done something with government as well. Next time I will do something for government when I will be Prime Minister of India ;)

That's Why...Pukarta Chala Hoon Main !!!

2008-05-20T00:53:00.000+05:30

Some people may find it difficult to digest, but I was a very shy guy when I was in school. My classmates, teachers - everyone knew about it. And you know, every teacher, in an arrangement or free period wants to get kids engaged in some kind of activity. To keep the period free, there used to be only one demand, "Who will sing the song?" And there were times when I became the target. There was a time, when everyone was singing one by one. In those tough times, my mind used to switch to super-sonic mode to figure out which song I should sing. That's why...

During my college days, even after being forced so many times to sing, I never sung any song in public, though they heard me singing me lot of times at night when I used to shout at around 3 AM :). But in the last semester, some of my friends made a circle around me in free lab, and said - "It's almost over now, the degree. Come on...sing a song!" At first, I tried to change the topic, but then I had to. That's why...

Persistent was all-n-all a different affair. I sung too many songs, that some people had to stop me after my 10th...or may be 20th...or probably 30th...song got over! But then, one of close friends used to dislike my singing too much! And then, I took up the challenge to prove that I don't sing too badly :). That's why...

That's why...I always like this song, "Pukarta Chala Hoon Main". This song has rescued me on every occasion. Whether it's school, college or office...I always used it to great effect to save my day. Because, when you sing this song, you are actually doing nothing...it's the song that creates MAGIC !!! That's why, I love this track...

Sung by Rafi Sahab with such excellence, that sometimes, it makes me wonder how can someone sing so beautifully. An extremely sweet and simple song, it touches my heart every time I hear it !!! Hats off to the greatest singer of the century !!!

Here goes the video...

Learned From Mistake...

2008-04-09T01:04:00.002+05:30

It was January 2007 and I was in Seattle. The power went down in the whole city because of some heavy winds. I was in my room at that time and was busy working on my laptop. I kept working, thinking the power will be back in some time, just as it happens in India ;). But that did not happen. I thought that let me continue work and enjoy songs till the battery allows. As soon as the battery vanished, the machine went down into hibernation.

Next morning, there was still no restoration of power. I thought to go to closest Microsoft building, charge the laptop and check up my mails. There were very few points in which power was available and most of the people were sitting there. I put the plug in socket and booted the machine. Because it was in hibernation, it resumed its saved state.

Suddenly, I said..."Damn!" The songs were still running at highest volume. And Himesh's Dil Vich Lagya Ve was all over the place. That song has such high beats that the whole floor was shivering! I tried shutting down the machine; I tried to login; I tried by closing the lid of the laptop - but to no effect. It went on and on and on...because there were so many applications running on it, it took long time to allow me to login. A girl sitting there started dancing on the beats; others were staring at me. Somehow, I was able to login and stop it. I wrapped up my work as soon as possible and left from there! That was actually very embarrasing!! Only relief - atleast one girl enjoyed it!

Last Saturday, I had an appointment with someone. I was carrying my laptop and was supposed to show him few things on it. I sent a message from the reception and was waiting outside. I don't know how, but the thought crossed my mind, "Damn!! Laptop is in hibernation mode and I have not switched off the songs." Immediately, I took it out from the bag, plugged in the headphone and then switched it on. While it was booting, I was called in. Because it's a better config machine now, so it came up in a 6-7 seconds. I immediately closed the Winamp and saved myself from another embarrasment - though its implications could have been more serious than just embarrasment!!!

I came out from the meeting and said, "Thank God! I am gonna switch off the music before hibernation, EVERYTIME from now onwards." :)

Taking Out Time For Mohit Batra !!!

2008-03-22T01:49:00.003+05:30

I have been busy, though office work is not too much from past some time. But there are loads of tasks on my Hit List, as always. And these days, I feel I am short of hours in a day. I wish I get 48 hours in a day to wrap off my activities. I give time to family, friends, work, study, planning, action, television, traffic jams, laptop and to everyone and everything.

Today is Holi and it's 1:55 AM right now, and I am in office. There are some critical things in process and I am just keeping an eye on it. No one else is around. I had a plan in the morning to wrap off few tasks from the list. But I decided to keep everything aside after I entered the office.

I decided to take out time for Mohit Batra, after a long time. I decided to stay quietly with him. Do things that are of no use and do nothing as well. We surfed net unnecessarily; watched loads of laughter challenge videos; wrote a part of code that we always wanted to write - in which we saw our computer crashing 9 times and showing Blue Screen of Death; have Pepsi with us; we are listening to songs and now we are blogging :)

Though I do these things regularly but there is something or the other that don't allow me to dedicate complete time to him. And this day belongs to Mohit Batra! We enjoyed it a lot :)

Main Shayar To Nahin...

2008-02-14T00:15:00.002+05:30

Hai Kadam Is Zameen Par, Hai Nigaah Us Phalak Par !!!
Har Nazar Jhukti Jaaye, Apni Ek Jhalak Par !!!

This was my status message on gtalk today. Reading this, one of my colleagues asked me, "How do you put such sahi status messages on your gtalk?" And I said, "Bas aise hi :-)", trying to be modest :-). Thank God, I turned my face away, otherwise he would have seen me blushing. And I was on cloud 9 :-D.

Actually I meant - Thodi creativity, thodi chori-chakari :)

Atleast My Shayari (mixed with shers from here and there ;)) is of some use, I can put status messages on gtalk that are sahi...

Rafi Sahab At His Best - My All Time Favorite Song !!!

2008-01-26T23:07:00.000+05:30

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai!
Dekhna Hai Zor Kitna Baazu-e-Kaatil Mein Hai!!!

This has always been my favorite song and will always be...a track on my hero - Shaheed Bhagat Singh, from my favorite movie - Shaheed, from my favorite singer - Rafi Sahab!!! Undoubtedly, THE BEST EVER!!!

Keep Reading And Posting :)

2008-01-23T01:05:00.000+05:30

I have this habit of reading the blogs daily, written by people I know. There is simply a lot of variety. Though not many people do blogging, but its still a very good activity. You get to know about a person a lot - habits, behavior, activities and above all - human nature and its working (Please! This is no philosophy. Try it out and you will get to know :))

I was going through my older posts few days back and that is where I realized how my behavior and posts on this blog changed with my changing mood. It was very interesting to go through some great moments and made me recollect my thoughts which I keyed down from time to time :)

You may find it strange but sometimes I go through previous posts of my friends as well. There are lot of things to remember and that sometimes is a good source of happiness :)

Though its a bit sad that some don't go through my blog these days, but I still love to write. It is the best place to be. So, keep reading and posting :). I am waiting for posts on your blog and your comments on mine. Thank You :)

A Great Sweep For Six :)

2007-12-31T01:46:00.000+05:30

Today, after such a long time...I played Cricket! I must tell you that it was an amazing feeling to be back playing one of my favorite games! And those things happened that were bound to happen. Here they are...

The most certain of all is this. I got a big jerk in my knee! I had to keep a runner for last two deliveries of match. And I hate keeping a runner! But I still managed to bowl in all macthes. Oh! In case you are getting confused, I must tell you that we don't play any 50 over matches. We play some 10-10 over matches, but in big ground ofcourse, with players count somewhere near 6 per team :) For the rest of the day, I was in my bed with this excuse ;)

I bowled OK OK. Not to potential I can! Because now, I have lost all my pace. Hey, but I have not lost the swing, which was still working today :D. And I managed to pick up couple of wickets in each of 3 games we played.

But I batted well. Few fours went through my bat as well, because I play ground shots mostly! The thing that made my day was a sweep shot that went for six, the same way Tendulkar used to hit Kasprowicz. Mast shot tha yaar... :D

I met many school pals of cricket ground! It was great to play with them again, the same way we used to do during school days!!! And, I enjoyed a lot! It was a terrific day...And I hope by tomorrow morning, I would be walking fine as well :)

Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai...

2007-12-31T01:12:00.000+05:30

A Little Sweet, A Little Sour...
A Little Close, Not Too Far!!!
All I Need, All I Need...
All I Need Is To Be Free....................................

Taare Zameen Par - The Movie !!!

2007-12-26T01:33:00.000+05:30

And today I saw this one! I was all flat on this one in first half hour of the movie itself. And surprisingly, the flow of emotions was increasing as the movie progressed! Impressive, very very impressive, I must say! Its indeed a masterpiece! I can certainly watch this one some thousand times more, ofcourse on a DVD! But till it comes out, I would definitely catch it on screen once again :)

It actually surpassed my expectations. The performances were exceptional from Aamir and the little sweet boy! The good thing was I hadn't heard the songs before (except Bum Bum Bole...which is already in my current favorites list :)), so it looked all more impressive. And my favorite tracks are "Teri To Manzil Hai Vahin" and "Maa".

Definitely the Best Flick of the Year...and it would be painful to see if pathetic movies like Om Shanti Om get any awards over and above this one.

Go for it guys, it's now tax free as well :)

Taare Zameen Par...

2007-12-06T01:25:00.000+05:30

I hardly await any movie, and only once in a while that I love any trailor! Last time it was way back...I loved the trailors of Swades! And without watching the movie, I must admit, I was in love with it :) And this time it is Taare Zameen Par!!! Based on kids, looks like it's going to be a touchy subject! And I am eagerly awaiting this one...

This kind of kiddish nature in subjects always attracts me, which not just deals with innocence but shows a strength that we all are made up of! Also because these kind of subjects shows that kids should be allowed to remain kids, in order to maintain the natural balance! In this highly competitive environment, there is already so much stress. And when kids are forced to learn, do extra curricular activities in which they have no interest leads to obvious unnatural growth. It's been many times I had a chat with people over this topic. While most of the people think and say that kids (at least theirs) should strive for that extra in field which they think will be a good prospect. I would say seeing each other, most of the parents are trying to do this same thing! And only one side of the coin is looked at! The unnatural growth, stress levels, frustration, arrogance and that I-me-myself attitude are part of the other side of the coin to which most of the parents are turning a blind eye. SAD! Extremely disappointing! Its high time that "so called educated and working" parents should understand the BASIC FUNDA of life! Growth should be smooth and not necessarily fast!

On the other hand, while working with kids, I have also realized that it is one of the most critical areas where government needs to focus. 26% population is under 14 years of age. If India wants to move globally ahead, this is where they have to put in more serious thoughts! This 26% is the Future! These stars on Earth really needs to be nurtured carefully!

"Khul Ke Sochein Aao,
Pankh Zara Failao,
Rang Naye Bikrao,
Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo...Naye Khwab Bun Le!!!
Bum Bum Bole...Masti Mein Dole....Bum Bum Bole...Masti Mein Dole...."

The new song from the movie...Awesome track! Must hear this one! Waiting for this movie to come up :) Bum Bum Bole...Masti Mein Dole....

You Choose Your Life...

2007-12-05T01:09:00.001+05:30

"Your very nature will drive you to fight, the only choice is what to fight against !"

-- Lord Krishna To Arjun in Bhagvad Gita

World's Best Food !!!

2007-11-28T00:11:00.000+05:30

Past few days have been awesome in terms of having my food. After a gap of seven years, I have actually tasted it properly. The same aloos, gobhis, rajmas...along with paranthas in lunch just make my day! I feel like having lunch on time! I feel like working after having it! I feel relaxed :)

And it's cooked by none other than my Mom and I take it to office everyday. That sweetness and love, even in the food itself is sufficient to forget everything else and do what I want to!

Mum! I love you! YOU ARE THE BEST !!!

Three New Songs To Die For...

2007-11-12T01:27:00.000+05:30

Latest addition to my current-favorites list have been following three...

==> Hum Jo Chalne Lage (Jab We Met)
Words to die for...
Aao Kho Jaayein Hum!
Kho Jaayein Hum Yun Laapata!!
Aao Meelon Chalein!
Jaana Kahan Na Ho Pata!!!

Baithe Baithe Aise Kaise Koi Rasta Naya Sa Mile!
Tu Bhi Chale, Main Bhi Chaloon, Honge Kam Yeh Tabhi Faasle!!!

==> Main Agar Kahoon (Om Shanti Om)
Words to die for...
Tumko Paaya Hai To Jaise Khoya Hoon!
Kehna Chahoon Bhi To Tumse Kya Kahoon!!

==> Jab Se Tere Naina (Saawariya)
Words to die for...
Rab Bhi Deewana Lage Re!

Awesome songs! Lyricist of all these three songs have put in some real hard work! Words that ask you to be free, and you will just dance in joy!!! If you have not listen all of them, you are definitely missing something... :)

Back Home !!!

2007-11-12T00:40:00.000+05:30

It seems like a dream! Because I am still not able to believe it! I am back home permanently after a gap of almost 7 years. And I reached just a day before Diwali! What a great time to come back home!

It was a tough ask for me; infact one of the toughest! I was juggling around with no answer to my question. Should I or should not I? I decided to write, but could not even write my personal diary because I was so badly confused! I heard views of atleast 100 people on all this and I tried my best to avoid listening to people who could highly influence my decision, including my family and close friends! I wanted this to be my own decision, so that I don't regret or blame anyone else later!

Yes, there was pressure on me to select one; a great team to work with or my family! And I choosed the latter one! Past 20-25 days were stressful. From making a decision to letting my team and friends know about this to leaving them to do this shifting work...wasn't easy! Many of them were not ready to take it and I really appreciate their affection. I won't say my heart won, because my mind wasn't involved at all. I would love to stay at both places. But my responsibilities made me decide what I wanted!

So now, I am Back Home which, my Mom mentions as "Vanvaas is Over"! My growth curve is about to change - either up or down - depending on effort that I would put in! I would like to thank all those who have been part of this small but crucial chapter in my life. Next chapter is about to begin and time is ready to tick again...

Am I ready? YES, I AM !!! GO ON MASTERS !!!

Tough Decisions !!!

2007-10-29T19:35:00.000+05:30

Some decisions are meant to change LIFE !!!
-- Baneesh

Some decisions are meant to change LIVES !!!
-- Mohit

Veeraniyaan - Javed Akhtar At His Best!

2007-10-19T17:58:00.000+05:30

Un Dino, Jab Ke Tum The Yahaan
Zindagi Jaagi Jaagi Si Thi
Saare Mausam Bade Meherbaan Dost The
Raaste, Daawatnaame The Jo Manzilon Ne Likhe The Zameen Par Hamare Liye
Ped Baahein Pasaare Khade The, Humein Chaanon Ki Shawl Pehnaane Ke Vaaste
Shaam Ko Sab Sitaare, Bahut Muskuraate The Jab Dekhte The Humein
Aati Jaati Hawaayein, Koyi Geet Khushboo Ka Gaati Huyi, Chhedti Thi, Guzar Jaati Thi
Aasmaan Pighle Neelam Ka Ek Gehra Taalaab Tha
Jismein Har Raat Ek Chaand Ka Phool Khilta Tha
Aur Pighle Neelam Ki Lehron Mein Behta Hua
Woh Hamare Dilon Ke Kinaaron Ko Chhu Leta Tha
Un Dino, Jab Ke Tum The Yahaan...

Ashkon Mein Jaise Dhul Gaye, Sab Muskuraate Rang
Raste Mein Thak Ke So Gayi Maasoom Si Umang
Dil Hai Ki Phir Bhi Khwaab Sajaane Ka Shauk Hai
Pathar Pe Bhi Gulaab Ugaane Ka Shauk Hai
Barso Se Yun To Ek Amaavas Ki Raat Hai
Ab Isko Hausla Kahoon Ki Zidd Ki Baat Hai
Dil Kehta Hai, Andhere Mein Bhi Roshni To Hai
Maana Ke Raakh Ho Gaye Umeed Ke Alao
Is Raakh Mein Bhi Aag Kahin Par Dabi To Hai

Aapki Yaad Kaise Aayegi...
Aap Yeh Kyun Samajh Na Paate Hain
Yaad Toh Sirf Unki Aati Hai...
Hum Kabhi Jinko Bhool Jaate Hain

That Free Time...

2007-10-04T12:14:00.000+05:30

"It's both ways - Time is killing me and I am killing time"
I mentioned this line some time back in my status message on messenger. I have been short of work for some time! No, I have not lost my job but I am waiting for a new project to arrive. THAT FREE TIME in between has given me a lot of things to understand. Here is a part of my experience...

At first, I must mention that I was never completely out of work except for a day or two. I was "short" of work. That made people think that I am not working at all! I never played a foul game by showing off that I have work and don't have time. But THAT FREE TIME told me that its more important to present that you are busy! People keep on saying that Smart Work is more important that Hard Work. Well, THAT FREE TIME told me that they actually play only smart!

I have fell into a bad habit of not saying NO! Earlier, I hardly used to say YES to anything, now its the other way round! At times (after this bad habit caught me) when I used to be completely occupied by work, I still never said NO to anyone, if they asked for my time. Whatever the case may be - masti, help at work, chatting or anything...I always took out time for it! They can hardly present an incident where I did not! But I wrapped up my 2 projects simultaneously some time back. And I started to ask for time from the same people. So, THAT FREE TIME told me that once you are in a poor situation, you are meant to be left alone and handle that time alone! THAT FREE TIME also told me that its better to stick to NO that to YES! People love to get tackled that way - they think they are dealing with a top class person who is taking out time for them only!

I utilized lot of time reading on my favorite topics. It was so refreshing that I actually love those subjects more now. THAT FREE TIME has taught me to always be in touch of books and take out time regularly to go throught them!

There were also times of high frustration when I wanted to do a lot of things but could not. I started out with few new ideas but hardly gave them a good push. Now with those ideas shaping up, that has given me a new energy to make them better. Philosophically speaking, THAT FREE TIME has taught me that there will be out-of-work times but you need to work on your ideas - that's more crucial!

Though I am not fully out of this situation, but I am coming out now! And although frustrating but it's been a learning experience! THAT FREE TIME told me:
"Make it both ways - Don't kill time and don't let the time kill you!"

What Did You Say...Compete With Rivals??

2007-09-26T12:06:00.000+05:30

Do Not Compete With Your Rivals, Just Make Them Irrelevant !!!

And I totally BELIEVE in this...has been my strategy all the way through! Just that I never put it in words, but here it is now.

PS: I got this line from a book. So, don't start jumping if you come across the same book :). But seems like it was only for me :)

Look At That...India Has Gone Mad !!!

2007-09-20T12:23:00.000+05:30

Yuvraj Singh smashes the ball all over the park - Six Broad Sixes To Broad...wonder what Flintoff has to say now :)

That also reminds me of World Cup match with Pakistan when Aamir Sohail challenged up Venkatesh Prasad and Prasad uprooted his off and middle stump the next ball!!!

Cheering it along...Innndiiiiaaaaaa India !!! Innndiiiiaaaaaa India !!! Innndiiiiaaaaaa India !!!

Maa Tujhe Salaam !!!

2007-09-03T17:55:00.000+05:30

An old video, but looks as new and great every time. I don't blame my Dad, when he says that this video drives him crazy :) You must have seen this hundreds of times, watch once more :)

Another Addition To All Time Favorites Gallery!

2007-08-30T14:49:00.000+05:30

On top of a mountain, a light drizzle, a gentle breeze, clouds covering the mountain and greenery all around...

A passionate hard look, a breeze touching the soul, clouds crossing through the body, a blessing drizzle and a pinch of orange...

Another photograph that goes into my "All Time Favorites" Gallery !!!

My Gurus !!!

2007-07-17T02:00:00.000+05:30

These days I am in the process of undergoing another change as far as my learning is concerned. So, I thought its the right time to pay my regards "again" to My Gurus!!! Atleast, this way, for the first time, I will pen down all of them together (its actually typing down their names :)...). This would be a bit long post, but really can't say less than that. Probably, I can copy and paste it as their testimonials in Orkut :)

Here it goes, in a random order (I wont be able to cover all, as the list is too big. My apologies to them)...

=> My Parents: They are the real teachers of my life. Everything good that I know today is because of them. They are my best and favorite teachers. I don't need to think whenever I am stuck anywhere; I just need to talk to them and I get a solution. Thanks to God for the blessings that he has given me in the form of my parents. I don't think I need to say anything else :)

=> Hem Sir: My Sankrit teacher was one of the most inspiring gurus of my life. He was the simplest person I have ever seen in my life. So much dedicated, so committed towards studies that I used to feel like studying even if I did not want to. Not just studies, but he taught me how to come up in life. At the age of around 14, I used to listen to what he said, which I admire a lot! On our farewell day of school, he wrote on my greeting card that school gave me: "Vidya Dadati Vinayam", which means Knowledge makes you more Humble! So gain more knowledge and apply it well! I will never forget his words!

=> Hema Ma'am: I can not forget that speech competition at Rama Krishna Mission in 1998. Before that, in school, I dominated in every activity I did. During the preparation of speech itself, I did the same thing. Hema Ma'am was the incharge for getting all of us prepared. But on that very day, the day when India smashed Pakistan in Dhaka's final ODI with a world record chase, the things were getting on my nerves. Only because I was down with too much expectations, cough and cold. Most of the time I was standing under sunlight, hoping that I wont face cough and cold problems during my turn. Hema Ma'am came to know what was going inside me. She told me, "Mohit, whatever happens here, you are still the best for me! Go and present! Don't think about the result!" That was really defining time for me, which gave me a lot of confidence that I still possess. I presented and went on and on and on...to win the top most position!

=> Anjali Ma'am: She was, undoubtedly, not just my favorite teacher but was favorite to the complete class and still is. She used to treat everyone like kids and not just students. She backed the complete class in whatever we did! For some four years, she was our class teacher. She not just taught us the subject, but how to manage and organize things, behave in front of others, how to be more humble - in short, how to be nice human beings. Best thing that she added to us was the feeling of patriotism. I still remember that few students never used to sing National Anthem properly, and most of us could not pronounce it well. She decided to keep 5 marks for National Anthem only. We all used to stood up in every class of hers and one of them used to sing. Sing it properly with proper pronounciation and in exact 52 seconds, else start again! If anyone is moving or not concentrating, then he/she is going to sing next! We learned it so well; wont forget it for life. And I admire it a lot! These are the things which should be learnt by a kid at a very early stage. Not just this, we used to talk to her about our all problems and she made sure we are comfortable in every way! Thanks a lot Ma'am :)

=> Shalu Ma'am: She was my computer teacher in school. Its because of her only that I always had some kind of edge. She supported me everytime, gave me extra time to sit back in lab, never stopped me from taking print outs of my code (when everyone else was allowed to have only limited pages :)), helped me in every practical I did, gave me the toughest of problems to work on (I still remember that "8 Queens" problem; I was on cloud 9 when I was able to wrap that up). Only because I was very keen to learn C++ :) The same skills helped me during my college time to gain an edge. I have high regards for her! That was my start in the computers field!!!

=> Kath Sir: He was my mentor and computer science lecturer at college. Just 4 years senior to me in age, but he was and still is, a world in himself. No one in college wants to study, you know. But his was the only class everyone used to attend. Great motivator, great supporter! He always liked me very much, and so do I liked him. He was the one motivating me to go for a presentation within one month of joining a college, where I fought up with lots of seniors. I was highly appreciated but I could not win, so he told me - "Its a great attempt; Don't worry, we will come again next year and will win". And we did that! He asked me to go for various events, when no one was ready to participate! He showed enormous faith and trust me and I tried my best to keep up to that! He always told me, "I can only guide you! You have to see whether you can do it or not! Give it your best shot". Few times, though, things did not go too well between us...but most of the times, he was the driving force for me! A great teacher, must say!

=> Sarika Dee: This is interesting! She was my incharge at TCS where I did my internship. But I started calling her Dee after my training got over. She was more to me than just my incharge; she is just like an elder sister to me! I never forget to call her and tell her about my activities and problems. After 3 tiring years in college, I was out and down. I wanted to do well in training, but how? There was no way to motivate myself. And day I joined TCS, I came back smiling. It was not work; it was pure enjoyment! I don't know how that 6 months passed; I don't know how during this time I learned so much listening to which people feel shocked. She is such an extrovert. She knows how to say it on your face. She knows how to laugh, even with 100 senior serious guys around. PM used to sit next to our cublcle, and she used to make fun of him every minute (Must say, I am smiling right now while writing this :)). I still remember there was shortage of space, so slowly we were 6-7 guys sitting in one cublicle, where there was space for only 4. And the whole work hall could hear us laughing everytime. And she was the initiator everytime. Morally, socially, technically - she is a real genious! Because of her only, that I now enjoy my activities much more! Thanks a ton, Dee!!!

=> Ravi Sir: Nervous, tensed, a bit afraid - I was, when I joined Persistent. First time in the industry; beginning of my career! Must say, seeing the induction training, I was more scared! I was thinking too much - Can I survive? But then we met Ravi Sir, our trainer. And from there began a never ending association. I felt that my knowledge base was improving day by day. There was lot of interaction, masti and fun during classes. He is a very down to earth person. A knowledge hub; A very nice friend! I will never forget my training project, where I got a great team to work and a great friend as well! I know I can talk to him anytime while taking an important decision and will get my solution in just a matter of seconds! No Sir??? :)

=> Daadu: Just like Dee, Vijayendra was my incharge when I joined Microsoft team! One of the coolest minds on earth! I talk to him about everything! I dont argue with him too much; actually I don't need to! He speaks and I follow, almost blindly! Leo like me! Speaks less, unlike me but his jokes are too good! Great guide; he has been crucial to my growth within the team and company. Scolds me a lot as well :(, when he comes to know that I am not doing things correctly. Always a company to feel relaxed and a single solution to all problems! You are the best, Daadu!

=> My Friends: Last but not the least for now...no one is complete without his/her friends! And I have the pleasure to have greatest friends on earth! Without them, this list will always be incomplete. I have learnt a lot from them and they are my strength! I won't be writing much about of them now; but they know what they are for me! I would have been a big ZERO if they would not have been there! Thanks to all of you guys...Nishu, Anki, Bandi, Harshu, Baba, Ankit, Mishra, Tedi, Nams, Jaggu...and many more! Probably, some other time, I will pen down each one of them :)

ITS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE ALL OF YOU IN MY LIFE!!!

Ruk Ruk Rukna Naa...

2007-07-10T13:41:00.000+05:30

Tu Chal Yunhi Ab Subha Shaam!
Rukna Jhukna Nahin Tera Kaam!!

On July 4, 2005, I started my career! And now I am two years old in the software industry!!! I have learnt a lot and I am still a little kid in this industry, who gets fascinated with little ideas that he has. These two years have been awesome; I just mean, SUPERB!!! Out of the college, what I just needed to get started in this industry - I got that and tried to explore the most I could.

These two years have given me a good platform to build on. Best part is - I still have that confidence and determination to do good, even better now. From here, I hope to take the things ahead - to establish my own firm one day. There is still some time before I go for it; I just want to be fully armed!

From being a developer, I have learned to lead team, work out business requirements, interact with clients and many more. So many people, so many processes, so much interaction - all has added great values to my experience.

And this was just one part. By God's grace, other and better part is my family, friends and team!!! Thanks to all of them for such a great support!!! Without them, it would not have been possible in any way. They helped me sustain this load, helped me grow and helped me rectify the shortcomings. I value them a lot and I owe them a lot!

Just the beginning...Phew! WAY TO GO MASTERS!!!