Yeh jo Des hai Tera...Swades hai tera...

Few days back, I went to a village to meet someone with my mom. As my mom doesn’t trust my driving, so she insisted to take public transport. We took a 3-wheelar in which there were other villagers also. It was fun travelling with them and at the same time I was thinking about the problems faced by the farmers of our nation. They were actually talking about the incentives given to them. They were saying that no incentives reaches to them and ministers are all corrupt.

In the changing times, they still face the problem of dowry. For the name sake, the roads are built every year but still the pathetic condition of the roads says it all. It’s mainly because of the poor quality of material used and the huge commissions taken by the ministers, contractors and middle men, from the funds. They were actually hailing our one of the previous leaders- Lal Bahadur Shastri who made huge efforts in uplifting the farmers of India.

After some time we reached a point from where we had to walk in order to go to the desired village called Manakpur. As I was walking, I was recollecting the words of our Marketing professor who once said that “when HUL recruits anyone from the colleges like NITIE :D, IIMs, SPJ, then the very first posting he/she gets is in the villages of Bihar or UP because if he can generate sales in those villages then he can be successful anywhere in India”. And that, let me tell you, holds very true. While walking, I also noticed one thing that some of the small children passing by us greeted my mom by saying “Namaste ji”. When I asked my mom that does she know them, she answered no and told me that they give respect to everyone who comes from the city. Now that’s something called the Culture of India which is almost hidden in our modern cities.

We reached there and met the person concerned. We also had lunch which they served us so respectfully. While returning again we had to walk a certain distance. While walking we encountered some farmers who were reaping small plantlets of sarso. My mom saw them and asked to give some sarso to us as she never spares a single instance of getting something discounted or free. I was feeling a bit awkward. When my mom asked about money then those farmers refused. For them, 10-25 rupees doesn’t make much difference. That’s the kind of heart carried by our farmers.

After I came back, I thought that though our FM declares that we are growing @ 7.9% even in these recessionary times but still we can’t see that 7.9% growth in these villages. That is only confined to our cities. Still a lot needs to be done to make our villages as dreamt by late Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri. To make India look big, we require efforts from each one of us. But this will not happen because people like me who are so selfish that they only think about a life full of leisure, a job with fat package and a home in Delhi or Mumbai. They can’t think about India. They can only satisfy their own desires.

The REUNION :)

I came from Delhi last night only after having a reunion with all of my friends. We met in college itself on 2^nd January and it was a nice feeling after meeting them all. Actually I was feeling bit nostalgic once I entered the metro at CP to go to dwarka where my college NSIT is located. When I stepped on the road from dwarka mor metro station to NSIT, which is a walking distance, many old memories trapped me and same happened when I entered the hostel gate.

No one changed except S who removed his moustache after coming from New York in vacation :P. We actually met at Nescafe and after that we moved to jeeto’s, which is another place to hangout near hostels. We had a nice time there and clicked some photos. After that we went to sector 12 and had lunch there. We all ate like gluttons and people around us were staring at us on our mischief. But, who cares!!

The reunion ended in the evening and as I had to go gurgaon, so I planned to go there with V in train. But the train was late. So we had to wait on platform in the chilling weather. We waited for an hour and chatted a lot.

The next day I went to meet a friend in south delhi after which I again went to NSIT to stay with hostel friends, as I had to get provisional degree the very next day. I enjoyed a lot with them but I found that this time I was not feeling bad or nostalgic. Everything was normal. I discovered that it was not the place I missed but the friends who were not there and I wanted them to be there to have fun as before. I think my delhi trip was quite successful as I met all the people I love J. 

I know this post's content is crap, as usual. so I'm ready for criticism/comments !!

Bye bye 2009...welcome 2010 :)

There were many ups and downs which occurred in the year 2009. Actually, this year made me much stronger in how to face different circumstances.

So, the year began with the toughest exam of the season- XAT, 2009 which was on 4^th January. As usual, it was a disaster for me. Again, I lost my confidence and trust on God. Then came 9^th January when CAT results were declared and I was completely shattered when I came to know that I missed the calls by just 1 mark. But still I had some hope from NITIE. So I joined GD/PI classes in Lajpat nagar by Mr. Malay Ray who is an amazing personality from IIMA. I took coaching for around 1 and ½ months. The learning experience was really awesome but the experience for attending classes was really pathetic as I use to meet people with IIM calls and I was the only one attending classes with a hope of getting a call from NITIE. I don’t want to name but some of them even mocked at me.

On one side, I was waiting for NITIE call and on the other I couldn’t concentrate on my final year BE project. Actually I was screwing my project big time. I was the same person who once told my fellow classmates that “final year project is the biggest thing in the engineering degree and one should do it very sincerely”.  I was so tensed that I even fought with P. People say it right that true test of your friends come when you are in your difficult times. No one was there with me except Panks who always gave me strength, who was always there to wipe off my tears, to hug me, to help me, to motivate me and to say me before interview that “don’t think about those bastards and give your best”. Along with panks, I also want to mention vids and vibs who were also there to support me.

Like this, I went Mumbai. Not to visit the most happening city of India but to test my fortune for NITIE. All went well and on 8^th may, when result came, I was in. The very first person I informed was Panks who was always there with me in my KHUSHI AND GHAM.

In all this, golden days of college were also coming to an end and I did not like it. On our farewell, we went for a night out. It was fun, probably for the last time. My heart was aching because now I had to leave the best part of my life-NSIT. The pain of leaving NSIT was really much more than the joy of getting admission in NITIE. Finally on 4^th june, I left NSIT and moved to my place. I stayed there for around 10 days and in all those days I used to talk to V, panks and N daily. On 17^th june, I left for Mumbai and then started another phase of life with some different taste.

I indulged very badly in academics in NITIE. I could hardly get time to talk to all of my friends.

Then in august, I don’t know the exact date, but adi was going USA for MS/PhD programme and I called him while he was on his way to Delhi Airport. I talked to him and felt really bad as now we would be meeting in December, 2010.I still feel bad as it’s been a long time we met last in November,2008. Then on 11^th September, V was going UCLA for MS and as usual I called her. It was my statistics exam on 12^th and I was feeling bad that a friend was going far away. I talked to her at 6pm and thereafter couldn’t study. That’s another thing that I completed my whole course before that :P.

In October came the summer placement week i.e. 5^th to 9^th. Again I faced failures. But this time many work ex guys accompanied me and boosted my confidence that I didn’t feel bad being unplaced. On 15^th October, I left for my place with A to celebrate diwali. On my way to home, I met a person P who is now my very good friend as sometimes good things also happen to me too. In NITIE, I discovered about myself that whatever bad may happen to me in the short run but in the long run AAL IZZ WELL :)

V came here for 15 days but we couldn’t meet as she left last night and we are planning our reunion on 2^nd January. As usual I talked to her with a hope that we would meet next time.

And now it’s time for a new year. I hope all ends well this year too.

HAPPY NEW YEAR....

Yeh bumbai hai meri jaan!!!

My 2nd module has ended and now its vacation time. We will be on vacation till 10th of January. I want to talk about many things as I’m writing after more than 1 month’s time. So here I go:
1. Our exams ended on Monday, 21st and it was really a fun time for all of us. Soon after the exam got over at 5pm, me and my friends went to temple located near L&T. It was A’s idea. I never thought that such a nice temple lies in the vicinity of NITIE. It was really a great experience as I was visiting Lord Shiva’s temple after a long time. Then, later around 9 pm we all went to Happy singh- a restaurant cum bar. We enjoyed a lot in our chit chat. After everything was over, my friends ordered for something called TEQUILA. Basically, it’s a small drink which penetrates right through your chest and gives you the feeling of heat inside you. Since, I wanted to try it so I also ordered it. It was a great experience to try something new. Very next day, we all went to watch the most awaited movie of James Cameron—AVATAR. I really enjoyed the movie since it was the first 3D movie I waswatching. The effects were really awesome.
2. In this vacation, I’m one of those unlucky ones who don’t have the reservation for their journey :(. Yes! I don’t know why I acted in so stupid and lax way that I didn’t reserve my ticket to my place. I was in my own over confidence that I’ll be getting TATKAL ticket in the train and will be travelling like a king, without thinking about the festive season and approaching New Year. Well, somehow I woke up at 5.30 am and went to Andheri(w) station to get the ticket and I was stunned to see that even at 6.30am people were in a huge queue to get the ticket. After looking this, I was sure that I’m not going to get any ticket but still stood there with some hope. Finally, when process started at 8am, I got a ticket waitlisted at 12 in 3AC. I still don’t know whether it is going to clear or not. I’m hoping as I know “Hope is a good thing. May be the best of all things and no good things ever die”.
3. I must say that Mumbaikars are the most helpful people of India. There are many instances which I can narrate. As today when I reached andheri, the auto rickshaw dropped me at andheri(E) and when I enquired then I came to know that reservation centre was at andheri(w). So I went to an auto rickshaw to hire. But the auto rickshaw driver told me that it’s very much near and I can walk. He even showed me the way. Had I been at some other place like in north India, I would have taken away by auto rickshaw and he would have made money. Next instance was in the queue. I didn’t have the reservation form to fill the journey details. So I asked a person standing behind me. But he didn’t have. Then one old man standing behind him gave me his own form saying “I have this extra form filled on one side. You can use it by reverse side.” Like this I was helped. HAIL MUMBAIKARS !!!
4. And at last but not at least, Merry X-mas and Happy New Year to all..Enjoy!!!

falling in love with "the shawshank redemption"

Today I was at my cousin’s place and was watching TV. Suddenly while scanning the channels I found the Movie The shawshank Redemption being telecasted on UTV movies. I watched this movie before also in NSIT and I liked it a lot. So, I again started to watch it.
I really enjoyed the movie and I can surely say that I love this movie. I will say that this is one of the brilliant works. I didn’t see any movie from director Frank Darabont before. The movie was not a big hit, though I still don’t know why, but it received favourable reviews from critics. I would say that the movie is not about a prisoner. But it is about two great friends-Andy and Red.
There are certain instances where I really enjoyed the dialogues and scenes too. Like when Red initially says that Hope is a dangerous thing. It can make a man insane. And then later in the end of the movie, Andy tells him that Hope is a good thing. May be the best of all things and good things don’t die. I really love these dialogues by Andy. And also when after Andy’s escape from the prison, Red says that some birds are not meant to be caged because their feathers are too bright to fly.
The music throughout the movie is slow and soft and it directly penetrates inside you and makes you numb. I loved its music too. How often when you start your new life you invite your old accomplice or your friend to be a part of your new life? This thing has been shown here and it really creates a great feeling of a relationship called FRIENDSHIP.

Happy bday to me :)

Today is my Birth day 11/11. I love this date also because of the combination of four 1s. This is the first time I’m explaining my Birthday on my blog. So I want to tell all in detail.
So yesterday 10/11, 11.30pm, I was sitting in my room and thought to change and put on some heavy clothes because I was frightened thinking about the start of the birthday. So I tried two inner wears instead of one, weared my very tight jeans with tight pockets and kept wallet in one of the pockets behind and hanker chief in the other in order to save my ass anyhow. And finally the clock ticked 12 and I was dragged to the common area of my floor. But process of my birthday bums got delayed as my best friend P called to wish me. After that I don’t think I should explain :(. Everyone from my friend circle including A, N, AM, R, NS, S and AJ tried their best kicks on my soft bottoms. By experiencing today’s bums, I think I was treated too gently in NSIT. Let me say that staying in NITIE on your birthday is one of the very daring tasks to do.
Later on when this mental and physical torture was over, I was dragged towards cake cutting ceremony and whole cake was applied on my face leaving my unidentified. But in all those moments I really enjoyed alot and will cherish these moments forever. Since it was raining hard, so we couldn’t go to Nescafe for more celebration.
In the morning, I woke up by my dad’s call and it was so sweet hearing his voice and wishing me. Thereafter my sisters and mom called me followed by many other friends.
Rest of the day was quite normal as I was in my cosy room due to heavy rains in aamchi Mumbai. A cyclone was predicted today and that’s why I was advised by mom to not to go outside. But as usual who wants to stay inside on his/her birthday? So we also planned to celebrate it in Hiranandani and went to mantra-a good restaurant with Chinese chicks to greet you :). I wore my new spykar shirt, new fastrack watch I bought especially for my birthday and also my new specks for style. There we were in a que to get a table for 12 people. So we waited and still enjoyed alot by clicking photographs, gossiping and also playing with the ballons (sounds crazy! But we did it :P). And like this, the birthday came to an end leaving me sad and I’m waiting for the next birthday to come.
Actually I really feel proud on my birthday not because it’s a special day but because I’m a scorpion which is considered to be very different from all zodiac signs. It feels great that I share my birthday with Demi Moore and Aryan Khan(SRK’s son) and this scorpion sun sign with some of the very renowned personalities of this world like Bill Clinton, Leonardo di caprio, Indira Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Aishwarya rai and at last but not at least SRK-my idol. I don’t know why people feel frightened with scorpions. Even sometimes I don’t understand. Actually I love the qualities possessed by me and also hate some qualities due to which I’m hated by the world.
I found the following information about scorpions on web:
“Scorpio is the symbol of sex and Scorpios are passionate lovers, the most sensually energetic of all the signs. Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. They are like the volcano not far under the surface of a calm sea.
Scorpio romance
You are among the best lovers, instinctively knowing what your partner wants. You are intense and passionate and none of your lovers will ever forget you. You will sweep many off with your magnetic charm. You will rarely distinguish between a passing fancy and true love. For you, it will always be a passionate involvement. Scorpios can also be very jealous and will go to any lengths to claim what they feel is rightly theirs. You will find your ideal life partner in fellow water signs - Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. It is the water signs that understand you best”.

Breaking news : I'm a FLIRT

As I wrote in my previous post that I went to my place on Diwali so I met a friend. Frankly saying I made a friend. So it all started with her initiating first on my way to Saharanpur. Since, she is also pursuing her PG course so I didn’t missed the opportunity to form a network as we are told in MBA that networking is very important for managers. I took her cell no. And she gave it being unhesitant. Later on it all started with messages etc. but after so many messages and all I got a comment that “I’m a FLIRT”. On this I was really shocked as I never had more than 1 girl friend in the past. Later on, the statement was revised as “I’m GOOD AT GIRLS”. Again I was forced to think that do I have personality that attracts girls?? But I honestly answered the question as unfortunately I’m similar to any other guy on this earth (poor me :().
Then from where she got this instinct that I am good at girls? Really don’t know. So like this, in these 15 days we managed to become good friends. But still she carries a notion that “I’m a FLIRT”. So the moral of the story is that don’t make FEMALE friends on journey. You will definitely get a tag of being a FLIRT or GOOD AT GIRLS :).
Secondly, now a days I’m not having anything to write. I’m actually developing a feeling that blogging is just waste of time and that’s the reason due to which sometimes even I have events to explain but still I don’t make any effort to write them here. The fact is not that I’m very busy but I’ve become ultra lazy who only listens to songs and enjoys gossiping with friends. I even miss meditation sometimes. I hate this routine. I want to do something constructive. Somebody please help...
Also read a nice quote in TOI “you die when you stop dreaming”. So have big dreams because:

“your daily dreams and work,
Can grow the wings of luck.
Every little effort makes you fly,
If you dream to go high and high”.