Crossroad

What a lovely feeling it is to sit by your beloved ones and enjoy the beauty of nature, rephrasing, “A beauty by your side in the beauty of night”. Well it was almost a dream come true, I couldn’t have been gladder. Alas! Such days always last and mine was no different. However can such thoughts be overpowered by any sort of emotions whether good or bad, I was not convinced earlier, now I am! Imagine the feeling of having everything you have at one moment and maybe loosing it at the very next, well such shocking thoughts can scare the hell out of your beautiful perky emotions. So here I was, with my heart weeping silently, as my beloved had to go back, but trying to put up a brave front outside. She packed her bag and got dressed quietly, the silence was killing both of us. She looked at me as if praying I could ask her to stay for some more time, however, I decided to play dumb or strong you may say. I actually felt the pain burgeoning inside her and therefore avoided eye contact with...

It does not really make a difference whether I write this blog or not, as these feelings have been reverberated through the minds of every Indian after “India’s 9/11” as the media calls it. However it would also be unfair to not write about an event which has given us pent up emotions of anger and despair mixed intermittently with some shades of joy (joy of people coming out alive!!) In the aftermath of Mumbai attack public outcry has been heard wildly against the political class and the media too has gone on an aggressive fanning people’s anger, giving wide coverage to each and every emotional outburst. While some right chords are being struck and government is looking into the security aspect in a very serious manner I somehow find the bickering and blames between the two neighbors being given too much importance. We should analyze the situation keeping in mind that an election is due in India in the forthcoming months and there is no denying the fact that Pakistan government does no...

After a hard day's work as I was begining to write myself off for the day my mobile beeped. It was a message from my friend, and Alas! what a message I must say, bang on time or hiting the bull's eye, sarcastically though. The crux was "Getting good appraisal is like getting pregnant because we goota get fu**ed a lot" Well Then I let my funny bone loose and imagined just how would be the situation incase you get to boss over your bosses. Sounds interesting and thought provoking right? So first thing I would call him to my desk every now and then, through a waving gesture, such that just passing by me should make him feel threatened. How soothing thought it is, right? Just when the time is right to leave from home, what could be better than an assignment that requires immediate action from him, and even better, inraction with US colleagues (as they will be working easy due to time difference). Also never forget to take an update first thing in the morning,no matter you...

Bangalore and Ahmedabad blasts should not be remembered for Islamic fundamentalism or ISI sponsored militancy. It should rather be an eye-opener for the well entrenched local network of militants responsible for carrying out these blasts and also for the accomplice being a well educated person. Does this ring bells in anybody’s ears? If not please sit up and listen, before its too late. Capturing the terrorist is not the solution, no doubt it should surely be done and the people responsible should be shown the gallows. But the point is: Why so many people are taking the ill-trodden path? We have to ponder over this so that the future looks much better and brighter. So I just thought of jotting few things to be done, to pacify my agitated mind. Firstly and most important is the education for all, cutting across all castes and religions. Unless and until a good and strong educational environment is not available, our country will never prosper. Secondly, it should be supported by a prope...

An amalgamation of thoughts crossing our minds, and all at the same time ** Our country collectively cheers for "our" cricket team, India wins Twenty20 finals..public cheers... __MNS chief explodes about intrusion in Maharashtra of so called outsiders....Maharashtra burns **Kargil heroes welcomed warmly by Indians.. accolades and warm wishes from across the country. __Mayawati appeals to backward castes and muslims to vote for saving specifically their interests...she sweeps the election. **IT gives India global recognition and praised worldwide...India at its best. __Bangalore starts speaking in hushed tones, some more prominent, about hindrance and pain (traffic jams) caused by again "outsiders".. **Outgoing President is a muslim, a lady becomes a President, we have a sikh Prime Minister and a lady as head of UPA. Democracy showcased at the top !!! __ Godhra carnage holded Gujrat to ransom.. Modi still wins !!!.... Foetus removal stories,incase of girl child, hold...

"Government of the people, for the people and by the people." Which people-- Percentage vote polled 40%... No party wins with majority.. an allied government is formed..UPA..NDA The government veils extreme power, can even change the basic charter of the constitution and even the power to curb judicial wings. Facts 1. Indira Gandhi claimed Emergency... 2.During emergency laws were made to put things (like Indira Gandhi's intentions) out of judicial purview. 3. Laws are being made to divide country into seperate castes..(indirectly) All these things happen because the premises of this democracy is itself faltered... Myth 1: An individual acts as an individual... Myth 2:An individual is well informed...(ask people about NREGA and you will come to know) Myth 3: An individual always votes for the common good of the society..(thats why so many parties try to woo by caste based politics).. Myth 4: THE GOVERNMENT ALWAYS THINKS OF THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE... Is an alternate form of...

Clear your conscience Clear your soul Break away from everyday's rigamarole Think just about you and only you Think about good and about bad Think about everything that makes you sad Let your thoughts just flow free ,without any fear of anything else In this state of mind when you are Realise the importance of life given to you Now just for a change try thinking you will die.. And that too in a very short time.. Consider now ,all your responsibilities are done Of your father ,mother, or son or grandson. But will you still feel you have lived your life.. Yes...There might be people,..but very few. I dont write this to scare you dead, Or to make people feel bad, There are responsibilities you cant avoid, But inspite of this ,buddy there is whole life to live, So try to live as cheerfully as you can Enjoy every moment of life like a king A smile in your face makes a big differnece, to you and even to people you meet, Life is beautiful if you can just realise, There never can be a dull...

This is an old blog..just updated here....... ================================= I am Rahul, an aspirer for an MBA !! atleast I guess so :-). Actually a dreamer, a hard worker and even an achiever in my own way. And this is MY BLOG and nobody messes with it NEITHER Do I. :-). So guys here I would like to just scribble down my life and happenings around me "As I See Them". So lets start.Yesterday after giving an interview of IIFT I really felt dejected. For people who might say "Whats this IIFT all about dude?". It is one of the reputed college of management in India, at par with IIM's. Actually it was only 2 days ago that I realized the importance and value of the exam's interview. So here was I, only 2 days to go and the whole world to know. But life is only about hope, thats the way I tried to boost my confidence ( but in vain :-( ). I told myself Rahul you had cleared the written exam so you have some capability thats why the call for interview had come. S...

Life with its innumerable facets is now dawning upon me. Whenever I get an impression that I am quite mature to handle all miseries and difficulties..something pops up that really strikes at the root of my confidence. But I really believe its all a part and parcel of life, hence trying to cope with it. It looks as if it was only yesterday that I was enjoying the fruits of my success in Btech and had a job at hand.I look at life a bit differently now, have changed for the better, becoming a responsible person and trying to become a role model for myself. Rather than what others think about me, I have a sense of satisfaction whenever I feel Im doing a good job, and believe me guys it can do miracles if you achieve that satisfaction. I am really falling short of words to explain what message I want to convey, but its just that Im learning(novice) to cope with life, with its abberrations, the games it plays, the happiness it gives, and lot more that Im still unable to decipher.Will write i...