While having paratha, aloo gobi masala and mutter palaka with Sudipto, we were chatting and I realized its amazing the number of languages I know.
Four languages: English, MArathi, Hindi and Gujarati I know since childhood. There are many additions to it since I joined Infy.
I have very good malyalam friends in Infosys since more than a year now. Malyalam even though being as complicated as it is, I do now around 20 words in it :). My room mates in Hyd were Tamil, so I learnt quiet a bit of Tamil in Hyderabad and now my roommates in Bangalore are mostly Punjabi so I am learning Punjabi as well.
I have learnt some Bengali from Soumita/ Moumita in past. One of my room mate here Sudipto is Bengali too.I find Bengali easy to understand. Also a very good friend in office is from Orissa, so I am listening to that language as well. I have Telegu friends as well.
Hmm thats quiet a handful of languages: Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, English, Malyalam, Tamil, Telegu, Punjabi, Bengali, Orissa. I know 10 languages, BEAT THAT!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
13th Feb 2010
Kemo nacho! Bhalo ,khub bhalo! I said to Sudipto when I came home some time back. It was indeed a very fruitful day.
Got up at 0830 in the morning. Was in the mood to study and remarkably I solved around 75 sums of GMAT in an hour or so, that is certainly remarkable, GMAT quant seems so bull shit in front of CAT quant!!! Neways not settling with that I started critical reasoning too taday. Did around 10 questions and it went pretty well.
When you are in appropriate mood to study, you can do a lot in very little time and when your mind is somewhere else, even if you sit for hours it won't result in too much. Well we all know this by now.
How can I forget PArshubaba, sada super cook. Made multicuisine breakfast today. We had punjab de garam gobi parathe and south style seviya bath. Quite a handful breakfast. However as I found out later Parshubaba didnt come to prepare lunch explaining it with the fact that he hade made parathas in the morning. Rite now sirji is preparing dinner" Palak mutter and roti/parathe."
So back to my day, after studyin for couple of hours in the afternoon, I went to buy sada belt. I had thought of buying it from a mall, however it was out of my budget, so I got from a local shop. I got a pretty cheap deal, lets hope the belt lasts long. Fingers crossed.
Sukki. One thing famous in our area is Sukhi. It is like hybrid of sev puri and pani puri. Well not exactly as neither does it have sev nor pani...lol. It has everything of the both apart from those two. Asi, PANjabi and jassi had the signature Sukkki at our Sukki point. Today it tasted fabulous.
After that as I was well dressed, I thought of going to Oasis mall, then I thought lets go for a big ride. I went all the way to Forum on bike! First time. Actually I was tempted to go all the way to EC(Electronic City), but my logical mind told me not to as it is too far.
So I did reach Forum by myself on bike. I have been to Jayanagar before on bike, but that was early morning. This was right into the peak hours of Bangalore and I proved ,myself that I am a good enough biker ;) .
So I went to Forum, roamed around inside for an hour. And yeah incidently today was the first time I did a paid parking :P. Hmmm so many firsts today!
So I had a nice time in Forum. I started my ride back home. Had to ask an autowala, just to be sure of directions. But, I reached sada home sweet home 126/A safely in one piece to write this post.
Lessons learnt:
You gain confidence in anything by doing it and doing it often.
Bangalore traffic is bad.
Lot of pollution at red signals, everybody keeping their engines on!
Always keep an eye on passing gas stations if you are like me, who always rides in reserve ;)
Be happy in whatever you do and make each day count!
Got up at 0830 in the morning. Was in the mood to study and remarkably I solved around 75 sums of GMAT in an hour or so, that is certainly remarkable, GMAT quant seems so bull shit in front of CAT quant!!! Neways not settling with that I started critical reasoning too taday. Did around 10 questions and it went pretty well.
When you are in appropriate mood to study, you can do a lot in very little time and when your mind is somewhere else, even if you sit for hours it won't result in too much. Well we all know this by now.
How can I forget PArshubaba, sada super cook. Made multicuisine breakfast today. We had punjab de garam gobi parathe and south style seviya bath. Quite a handful breakfast. However as I found out later Parshubaba didnt come to prepare lunch explaining it with the fact that he hade made parathas in the morning. Rite now sirji is preparing dinner" Palak mutter and roti/parathe."
So back to my day, after studyin for couple of hours in the afternoon, I went to buy sada belt. I had thought of buying it from a mall, however it was out of my budget, so I got from a local shop. I got a pretty cheap deal, lets hope the belt lasts long. Fingers crossed.
Sukki. One thing famous in our area is Sukhi. It is like hybrid of sev puri and pani puri. Well not exactly as neither does it have sev nor pani...lol. It has everything of the both apart from those two. Asi, PANjabi and jassi had the signature Sukkki at our Sukki point. Today it tasted fabulous.
After that as I was well dressed, I thought of going to Oasis mall, then I thought lets go for a big ride. I went all the way to Forum on bike! First time. Actually I was tempted to go all the way to EC(Electronic City), but my logical mind told me not to as it is too far.
So I did reach Forum by myself on bike. I have been to Jayanagar before on bike, but that was early morning. This was right into the peak hours of Bangalore and I proved ,myself that I am a good enough biker ;) .
So I went to Forum, roamed around inside for an hour. And yeah incidently today was the first time I did a paid parking :P. Hmmm so many firsts today!
So I had a nice time in Forum. I started my ride back home. Had to ask an autowala, just to be sure of directions. But, I reached sada home sweet home 126/A safely in one piece to write this post.
Lessons learnt:
You gain confidence in anything by doing it and doing it often.
Bangalore traffic is bad.
Lot of pollution at red signals, everybody keeping their engines on!
Always keep an eye on passing gas stations if you are like me, who always rides in reserve ;)
Be happy in whatever you do and make each day count!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wisdom comes with age.
I was just thinking, comparing myself now and myself a year ago, or may be three years ago. Has anything changed?
Certainly with time and by staying by myself I am learning a lot in life, I am getting more mature with time. I am able to make better decisions in life.
Of course my family and friends have always been there for me throughout my life. My parents have done a lot for me during my torrid times in Mumbai and my sister has always been ready to give me much needed advise whenever I have seeked from her.
I have been lucky enough to have wonderful friends in life and had wonderful times with them. The time I spent with them in Mysore, Hyd and Bang will be cherished by me forever.
Also I have learnt how to work and succeed as a team, how to prioritize work and how to manage finances. I seriously think dad has been a major help when it comes to handling finances, I owe a lot to him. Also I cant forget all the wonderful food mom has made for me, the weekends when I used to go to Milan mall with her. I am really lucky to have such a wonderful family and I thank God and my family for the same.
I just felt like writing this post, to express how grateful and thankful I am to everyone and I promise to reciprocate whenever I get the chance.
Certainly with time and by staying by myself I am learning a lot in life, I am getting more mature with time. I am able to make better decisions in life.
Of course my family and friends have always been there for me throughout my life. My parents have done a lot for me during my torrid times in Mumbai and my sister has always been ready to give me much needed advise whenever I have seeked from her.
I have been lucky enough to have wonderful friends in life and had wonderful times with them. The time I spent with them in Mysore, Hyd and Bang will be cherished by me forever.
Also I have learnt how to work and succeed as a team, how to prioritize work and how to manage finances. I seriously think dad has been a major help when it comes to handling finances, I owe a lot to him. Also I cant forget all the wonderful food mom has made for me, the weekends when I used to go to Milan mall with her. I am really lucky to have such a wonderful family and I thank God and my family for the same.
I just felt like writing this post, to express how grateful and thankful I am to everyone and I promise to reciprocate whenever I get the chance.
Rann
Yesterday I saw this movie Rann. Very nice movie with a message. Amitabh Bachan proves again he can do any kind of roll. What is good to see is Ritesh Deshmukh in a more responsible and mature role. Good performance and nice story.
The movie shows to what extend media can go to make news and make money. How politicians do anything to come to power and how there are still few good man who stand up for the truth and the right.
Paresh Rawal is in a negative role and has done justice to the character. I would definetly recommend this movie to all.
What else, really looking forward to go home after a long time. Job is going pretty good, learning things everyday and enjoying to work in a wonderful team.
I would like to quote something which my friend wrote in facebook: "Behind every successful man there is a women. However women go only behind successful men" Some people crave only material wealth...and suffer.
The movie shows to what extend media can go to make news and make money. How politicians do anything to come to power and how there are still few good man who stand up for the truth and the right.
Paresh Rawal is in a negative role and has done justice to the character. I would definetly recommend this movie to all.
What else, really looking forward to go home after a long time. Job is going pretty good, learning things everyday and enjoying to work in a wonderful team.
I would like to quote something which my friend wrote in facebook: "Behind every successful man there is a women. However women go only behind successful men" Some people crave only material wealth...and suffer.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Settled in Project
"The most difficult part of the project is the transition, once you enter the steady state it would be smooth". This is what my team lead used to tell us from the beginning. Now we are in steady state and yes I do agree with what he had said, life is very good and relaxing now.
I worked in night shift last two weeks, sometimes I did feel sleepy a lot and was wondering if only I could have a bed to take a nap. But I had volunteered for the shift and cannot complain, good think is, that is over.Now I am in day shift and no night shift this month. Also am going home at the end of this month, Pav Bhaaij, Vaada Pav, Undhiyu, RK Veg Biryani, etc etc I can hardly wait. Long time since I went home.
Also first time I am going home after coming to Bangalore, I remember how I used to go home from Mysore via Bangalore and write a post in this blog from the Airport. Those were the days I was in training in Mysore, what we called honeymoon period in IT industry.But I feel very relaxed now. Also,I am glad I got such a good project.
Last Saturday again we had a team outing, we went for the movie Sherlock Holmes, very nice movie. Also we had lunch in Sind Sultan in Forum Mall, had a nice time. Next month again we have our project party, we had it in Christmas last time I think, we are supposed to have it once every quarter, so basically life is good. Certainly time is running very fast!
I worked in night shift last two weeks, sometimes I did feel sleepy a lot and was wondering if only I could have a bed to take a nap. But I had volunteered for the shift and cannot complain, good think is, that is over.Now I am in day shift and no night shift this month. Also am going home at the end of this month, Pav Bhaaij, Vaada Pav, Undhiyu, RK Veg Biryani, etc etc I can hardly wait. Long time since I went home.
Also first time I am going home after coming to Bangalore, I remember how I used to go home from Mysore via Bangalore and write a post in this blog from the Airport. Those were the days I was in training in Mysore, what we called honeymoon period in IT industry.But I feel very relaxed now. Also,I am glad I got such a good project.
Last Saturday again we had a team outing, we went for the movie Sherlock Holmes, very nice movie. Also we had lunch in Sind Sultan in Forum Mall, had a nice time. Next month again we have our project party, we had it in Christmas last time I think, we are supposed to have it once every quarter, so basically life is good. Certainly time is running very fast!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Relationships
Man is a social animal, it is hard to live life without your family, without your friends and without that someone special in life. Love is the ultimate feeling that bonds two human beings together.
In today's time it is very difficult to have a successful relationship for a couple. People live life in the fast lane, you barely get time with each other, also if you are not together at the same place, things do get difficult. I personally feel it is tough to have a healthy long distance relationship, talking on phone and internet is fine, but both people should be committed and faithful to each other.
One more important factor is career, everyone wants to have a good career and a happy future. We should sort out time for each other and define priorities in life. Another important factor is time, any relationship should pass the test of time to be successful.
Love and mutual trust are always there in the list but one important thing I feel is that there should not be any sort of pressure in a relationship, one must have faith and must understand each other. We should make sure that we are not hurting our better half or putting any sort of pressure on them.
Most important thing, one should not get into relationship quickly, love at first sight is infatuation and may look good, but there are several other factors apart from attraction for a successful relationship. Compatibility and understanding is more important. Beauty is only skin deep, what really matters is the character and attitude of a person
In today's time it is very difficult to have a successful relationship for a couple. People live life in the fast lane, you barely get time with each other, also if you are not together at the same place, things do get difficult. I personally feel it is tough to have a healthy long distance relationship, talking on phone and internet is fine, but both people should be committed and faithful to each other.
One more important factor is career, everyone wants to have a good career and a happy future. We should sort out time for each other and define priorities in life. Another important factor is time, any relationship should pass the test of time to be successful.
Love and mutual trust are always there in the list but one important thing I feel is that there should not be any sort of pressure in a relationship, one must have faith and must understand each other. We should make sure that we are not hurting our better half or putting any sort of pressure on them.
Most important thing, one should not get into relationship quickly, love at first sight is infatuation and may look good, but there are several other factors apart from attraction for a successful relationship. Compatibility and understanding is more important. Beauty is only skin deep, what really matters is the character and attitude of a person
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Too much of work!
It's around two months now, I am in Bangalore and in a project. With time the work is getting more and more hectic. Thankfully we didn't have high workload on 31st night, although we were in office on 31st, we had our own party and we did bring in the new decade in grand style.
My steady state is going to start from 18th Jan, just hope I am up to the task by then and can work effectively. My hyderabad room mates who were on project always used to long to get on bench, now I understand why, there is too much of workload and pressure. Perhaps this is how life is...
As far as new year resolution goes, I have made one to get into better shape. I will control my diet and do exercise and yoga.
Bhakti and Gaurangbhai had a wonderful New Year party crusing to Bahamas, I am glad they are enjoying so much and the relationship is getting strong with time, last month was their first anniversary. God bless them.
Perhaps one of the good thing of working in project is you get 250 bucks a day extra when you work in night shift, but that too is less copared to some other companies. Ne ways this is what I always wanted and I am sure this will make me more mature and experienced in my field.
My steady state is going to start from 18th Jan, just hope I am up to the task by then and can work effectively. My hyderabad room mates who were on project always used to long to get on bench, now I understand why, there is too much of workload and pressure. Perhaps this is how life is...
As far as new year resolution goes, I have made one to get into better shape. I will control my diet and do exercise and yoga.
Bhakti and Gaurangbhai had a wonderful New Year party crusing to Bahamas, I am glad they are enjoying so much and the relationship is getting strong with time, last month was their first anniversary. God bless them.
Perhaps one of the good thing of working in project is you get 250 bucks a day extra when you work in night shift, but that too is less copared to some other companies. Ne ways this is what I always wanted and I am sure this will make me more mature and experienced in my field.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
3 idiots
Today is the last day of the three day long Christmas weekend. Yesterday I went to the new 'Bangalore Central' mall in Jayanagar, it is quite a mall, really nice. Today we had gone for the movie '3 idiots' @ INOX Garuda.
The reviews were good in the papers and the verbal feedback from those who had seen it was also very good, we had high expectations from it and it certainly did not disappoint.
Aamir Khan as always has delivered another masterpiece with a clear message as well as lots of fun for the audience. The movie is about how Aamir and his two friends do their Engineering in Imperial College of Engineering.
Aamir plays a brilliant innovator in the movie, someone who just does not mugs up for exams, he is someone who challenges the book, looks for excellence and not success. He says aim for excellence and success will follow automatically.
I liked the movie specially for this message, how Indian education currently focuses on marks and applies lot of pressure on students, rather than encouraging the students to think and understand the concepts. I myself being an engineer agree with the faulty education system.
This is something very close to my heart, this movie was something that made me realize that if you are hungry for knowledge than you can reach great heights, and inspires me to work harder and continue to gain knowledge. Also this reminds me of something that dad always tells me, "There is no age limit for learning", you should have quest for knowledge and the curiosity to learn.
Only time will tell...
The reviews were good in the papers and the verbal feedback from those who had seen it was also very good, we had high expectations from it and it certainly did not disappoint.
Aamir Khan as always has delivered another masterpiece with a clear message as well as lots of fun for the audience. The movie is about how Aamir and his two friends do their Engineering in Imperial College of Engineering.
Aamir plays a brilliant innovator in the movie, someone who just does not mugs up for exams, he is someone who challenges the book, looks for excellence and not success. He says aim for excellence and success will follow automatically.
I liked the movie specially for this message, how Indian education currently focuses on marks and applies lot of pressure on students, rather than encouraging the students to think and understand the concepts. I myself being an engineer agree with the faulty education system.
The movie showcases the prodigy of an engineering student, how he can invent things from unthinkable materials and who later ends up with 400 patents under his name, also becoming a world renowned scientist.
This is something very close to my heart, this movie was something that made me realize that if you are hungry for knowledge than you can reach great heights, and inspires me to work harder and continue to gain knowledge. Also this reminds me of something that dad always tells me, "There is no age limit for learning", you should have quest for knowledge and the curiosity to learn.
Only time will tell...
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas 2009
Today is 25th December. There is a festival season big time wherever you go, especially in malls. Lots of lighting and decoration, everyone is happy and enjoying the festival.
It has been a very good Christmas for me. Our TL Ganesh came back from US and got lotta chocolates for us, Hersheys, snickers, twister, etc all were very tasty and yummy. We also had plum cake for two days in office. Basically, I have been on an eating spree!
Today being a holiday I got up at 1330 :) boy it feels so good when you get up late. However, the day passes away very quickly. Today by the time I got ready , had lunch and all and started to read newspaper it was already 5pm. I didnt even feel like reading , wanted to get out and enjoy Christmas.
Went to my good buddy stud paaji, we made a plan and got ready. We went first to Oasis mall, where we were doing the usual for half an hour. The usual means checking out all the cosy sofas and beds...
After that Saba and her friend joined us and we went to Rendezvous. It is a very nice place to hang out, the ambiance is very nice. Today being Christmas, it was well decorated and was looking very good. The food there is also very good. I had french fried with mayonnaise cheese, pasta, pepsi and peas fry. We had very good time there.
Merry Christmas to all...
It has been a very good Christmas for me. Our TL Ganesh came back from US and got lotta chocolates for us, Hersheys, snickers, twister, etc all were very tasty and yummy. We also had plum cake for two days in office. Basically, I have been on an eating spree!
Today being a holiday I got up at 1330 :) boy it feels so good when you get up late. However, the day passes away very quickly. Today by the time I got ready , had lunch and all and started to read newspaper it was already 5pm. I didnt even feel like reading , wanted to get out and enjoy Christmas.
Went to my good buddy stud paaji, we made a plan and got ready. We went first to Oasis mall, where we were doing the usual for half an hour. The usual means checking out all the cosy sofas and beds...
After that Saba and her friend joined us and we went to Rendezvous. It is a very nice place to hang out, the ambiance is very nice. Today being Christmas, it was well decorated and was looking very good. The food there is also very good. I had french fried with mayonnaise cheese, pasta, pepsi and peas fry. We had very good time there.
Merry Christmas to all...
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The party continues in Bangalore
11th December 2009,Friday. Our dear cook Parshuramji did not come to prepare breakfast in the morning. There were many of us at home and Rahul suggested to order Biryani, we all had biryani, Andhra style, it was very good and heavy lunch.
I went to office after that, one of our colleagues is getting enaged so she treated everyone with , pizza, I had Veg Cheese Burst pizza from Dominoz, man it was so yummy and filling, especially the cheese inside the crust tastes like heaven.
Also we did'nt have session as 3 people were on leave and I came home early.A very good day in Bangalore.
Today is 12th December, the highlight of the day was Yuvraj Singh, today being his birthday, he helped India beat Sri Lanka in the T20 game and help square the series. Definetly a birthday to remember.
As I said the party continues in Bangalore...
I went to office after that, one of our colleagues is getting enaged so she treated everyone with , pizza, I had Veg Cheese Burst pizza from Dominoz, man it was so yummy and filling, especially the cheese inside the crust tastes like heaven.
Also we did'nt have session as 3 people were on leave and I came home early.A very good day in Bangalore.
Today is 12th December, the highlight of the day was Yuvraj Singh, today being his birthday, he helped India beat Sri Lanka in the T20 game and help square the series. Definetly a birthday to remember.
As I said the party continues in Bangalore...
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