Last 2 months or so have seen an increase in protests in the Kashmir Valley, specifically Srinagar. It has certainly triggered a few thoughts in me, which i have tried to articulate in this post.
Trouble limited to the valley - If the people of J&K are fed up of Indian Administration, then why are the protests limited to the valley? Why are we not witnessing the same levels of unrest in Jammu and Ladhak? I am no where hinting that successive Indian governments and local civilian governments have handled the situations with good measure of certainity. Rather, its been shoddy and inhumane.
Agenda of the seperatists (APHC)- Mr. Syed Shah Geelani wants merger with Pakistan and Mr. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq wants independence and ensure that state of J&K remains autonomous - neither india nor pakistan's territory. Am curious to know if Mr. Geelani / Mirwaiz saab, just want independence/self-rule for the kashmir valley or the entire state of J&K from India's rule? If its the whole of J&K, then i am unsure of their appeal being heard in Jammu and Ladhak. How often have we had Mr. Geelani or Mirwaiz saab come out and address people in Jammu and Ladhak and get their buy in?
Delhi continues to bungle in J&K: Started with Sheikh Abdullah episode and then moved to the rigged elections of mid 80s to the latest voilent protests - the count just goes on. New Delhi has never actively got down to sorting out the mess in the valley - its only made matters messier for itself to handle.
As Indians, lets face it - we have a problem in J&K, might be instigated or indeginious. Its New Delhi's responsibility to sort it out with dignity intact for the people of J&K.
Indian Government has an elaborate anti-naxal strategy or thats what we are made to believe. We are averse to using total force against naxals, as we believe they are Indian citizens who have gone haywire. We are made to believe that the naxalite problems are because of exploitation, lack of education and development, so on and so forth.
Cant we extend the same level of sympathy to the people of J&K where security forces have sweeping powers? Are the people of J&K less indian than the naxals -given that the state acceded to the Indian union? Its this indifference thats most baffling! Local political compulsions must not hinder humane solutions to the current voilence in the valley!
Religion Politics - bane of subcontinent: It hurt the Indian subcontinent in 1947 and is sure to repeat itself in the case of J&K. Started with the persecution of Muslims by the Hindu King of J&K, which eventually led to accession with India, when Tribal warriors from Pakistan invaded his state to hold up the cause of muslims.
Then in 1987, it was the turn of the terrorists to permanently change the demography of the state by driving out Kashmiri Pandits out of the valley into refugee camps in Jammu. Seems more like a tit for tat. I have never heard anybody across party lines active in the valley talk of repatriating the Kashmiri Pandits back into the valley with dignity.
The call for azadi seems to be taking religious colors, which is worrysome. I am quite convinced that if this is the way forward, then we all must prepare ourselves for a second partition - this time maybe more brutal, gruesome and bloody. I am unsure, if people of J&K/India/Pakistan are ready for this.
I thought Kashmiriyat was beyond religion - state of J&K represented beautiful fusion of how in a Muslim majority state, Hindus, Sikhs and Budhists co-existed with peace and how one helped the other to ensure that the state of J&K prospered as a whole - wish we return to the old times - 52 innocent deaths
Roti Kapda aur Makhan: I could not believe when Sajjad Lone and few others in the panel on the Buck Stops Here (NDTV - Barkha Dutt) rebutted Dr. Manmohan Singh's economic package, calling it very naive. They opined that people in the valley dont need education or economic development - they just need azadi.I hope people have not underestimated the economist in Dr. Manmohan Singh.
I would say, this is a tailor made situation for politicians to exploit - less educated/unemployed youth are easy targets for exploitation! I wish we all get azadi/mukthi from ignorance. Economic packages / developmental opportunities are an absolute must to develop oneself and hence develop the state. Politicians will rebutt it, but people of J&K must lap it up - irrespective of the end result of their current struggle - just for their own betterment.
To be Continued Tomorrow.......
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Monday, July 7, 2008
Viva - Espana - Rejoice after 4 decades
The last 2 weeks have been amazing for Spain. First it was the triumph at the Euro-2008, which had the whole country in ruptures. The icing on the cake happened 2 days ago, when Rafael"King of Clay" Nadal conquered Roger "King of Grass" Federer in an amazing final at the greatest tennis tournament of all - The Wimbledon.
The single aspect that brings these 2 victories on the same plane is that each was achieved after a gap of 4 decades. I can understand the gap in Tennis, but the gap in the football arena just baffles me till date.
Spain had previously won the Euro in 1964 on home turf. They then reached the finals in 1984 where they were done in by the current UEFA head - Michel Platini. Spain always had a talented outfil representing them at the World Cup or Euro, but somehow just could not pull it off. The fact that Spain's La-Liga is technically the best league in the world makes this lack of success all the more baffling. Spain is home to the illustrios Real Madrid, arguably the most successful football club in Europe and their all time rivals FC-Barcelona who also have tasted European success too. With such precarious talents available the wait for success was way too long for the Spanish public.
Spain were always considered a good QF team, who would do good in the league phases and would then be defeated by a big team (Italy & France come in my mind almost instantly)in a Penalty Shoot Out!!! They previously always promised more and delivered well below expectations. This Euro was different. The technique and talent were never in question. It was just putting the mind over matter and Spain did that best. Their brand of football consisted of a strong midfield (Xavi, Senna, Iniesta, Alonso, Fabregas) which functioned as a well oiled machinery feeding the forward line (Torress, Gueza, Villa) with absolutely great deliveries. The pacy forwards did their job to perfection. The usually suspect defence (Puyol, Ramos,Capdevieda) stood up well even against physically superior teams. Casillas as the GK Captain was simply amazing and unbeatable. We all now remember the Penalty Shoot Out against Italy in the QF very well where he out did his Italian Counterpart Gigi Buffon.
The perfect example of their amazing game plan came in the finals. Xavi got on to a ball in the midfield and put across a delightful pass to Torress just between Philippe Lam (German Defender) and Jens Lehmann (Geman GK). Lam hesitated for a moment hoping Lehmann would come to the ball. To his surprise Fernando Torress was quicker to the ball than both Lam and Lehmann put together. He shrugged of Lam and chipped delightfully over the onrushing Lehmann and got the goal that decided the game. Creativity from Midfield (Xavi) and clinical finish by Forward Line (Torress) - was the success mantra of this Spanish Armada.
The credit also needs to be given to Louis Aragones - Spain's coach for this Euro Campaign. He had the guts to drop Raul (Spain's and Real Madrid's All time great) and back the yougsters in the team to do the job. Please note Raul was on the back of a great season @ Real Madrid and still did not find a place in the squad, let alone the playing 11. What also stands out is the logical brain of Mr. Aragones - he just had 2 plays from Real Madrid and 2 from Barcelona for the campaign. The remaining players were from other Spanish Clubs and English clubs. This for me is the most critical factor that clinched Spain the cup. Previously significant number of players were drawn from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Though high on talent to get the players from these 2 bitter rival clubs come together and perform for Spain was a major hindrance and stumbling block. Hats off to Louis Aragones - he got all his cards very well laid out and got a much needed victory for Spain at a global competition.
We all said that Reger Federer would be the greatest Tennis great ever. Well there is no doubt about the greatness of Federer, but now we need to take into account Rafael Nadal too. Rafa has conquered Roger on his favourite hunting ground - Wimbledon this year. This victory by Rafa @ Wimbledon is only next to the great Santana's victory in 1966 @ Wimbledon. 42 years gap for Spanish talents to conquer Wimbledon - not as baffling as Football. Spanish players have always done well on the Slow Clay and to certain extent on Hard Courts, but have fared poorly on the Faster Grass Courts.
Rafa Nadal is no different - having won 4 French Opens in a row has laid his hand now on Wimbledon this year. To win French Open and Wimbledon the same year is an amazing achievement and he is just the 3 person to do so in the open era. All players have problems transitioning from the Slow Clay surfaces to the faster Grass Courts. By winning the Wimbledon Rafa Nadal has sent across a strong warning to Roger Federer and his era of dominance on the Mens Tenniss arena.
Why Rafa Nadal can overtake Roger Federer as the greatest great? Rafa is just 22 and he already has 4 French Opens and 1 Wimbledon to his name. Even if he lasts for next 4 to 5 years minimum, nobody will bet against Rafa not winning the French Open in the next 5 years. Rafa may end up with around 8 French Open Titles, a minimum of 2 to 3 Wimbledons and a couple of victories on the hard courts of US & Australian Open. This will make his tally to 15 grand slams and he would have most probably won all the grand slams. This is where he will out do Federer, as i expect Federer also to close out his career with 15 Grand Slams, sans the French Open. I cant imagine Federer beating Nadal on clay!!!
People & Press have started writing of Federer, given the questions i heard in the post match media conference @ Wimbledon. I feel people (including myself) are passing judgements on Federer and his fading dominance on Men's Tenniss way too quickly. We can shun Federer at our own peril. As Federer told a media scribe who asked him if his days of dominance were over after his Wimbledon Loss "I am now eager to win the Olympics and then the US Open and then we can sit and discuss this out". Even Rafa admitted after his victory that Federer was indeed the greatest. All we hope for is many such duels, as this would make for an interesting rivalry in the years to come.
Finally, VIVA - ESPANA!!!!
The single aspect that brings these 2 victories on the same plane is that each was achieved after a gap of 4 decades. I can understand the gap in Tennis, but the gap in the football arena just baffles me till date.
Spain had previously won the Euro in 1964 on home turf. They then reached the finals in 1984 where they were done in by the current UEFA head - Michel Platini. Spain always had a talented outfil representing them at the World Cup or Euro, but somehow just could not pull it off. The fact that Spain's La-Liga is technically the best league in the world makes this lack of success all the more baffling. Spain is home to the illustrios Real Madrid, arguably the most successful football club in Europe and their all time rivals FC-Barcelona who also have tasted European success too. With such precarious talents available the wait for success was way too long for the Spanish public.
Spain were always considered a good QF team, who would do good in the league phases and would then be defeated by a big team (Italy & France come in my mind almost instantly)in a Penalty Shoot Out!!! They previously always promised more and delivered well below expectations. This Euro was different. The technique and talent were never in question. It was just putting the mind over matter and Spain did that best. Their brand of football consisted of a strong midfield (Xavi, Senna, Iniesta, Alonso, Fabregas) which functioned as a well oiled machinery feeding the forward line (Torress, Gueza, Villa) with absolutely great deliveries. The pacy forwards did their job to perfection. The usually suspect defence (Puyol, Ramos,Capdevieda) stood up well even against physically superior teams. Casillas as the GK Captain was simply amazing and unbeatable. We all now remember the Penalty Shoot Out against Italy in the QF very well where he out did his Italian Counterpart Gigi Buffon.
The perfect example of their amazing game plan came in the finals. Xavi got on to a ball in the midfield and put across a delightful pass to Torress just between Philippe Lam (German Defender) and Jens Lehmann (Geman GK). Lam hesitated for a moment hoping Lehmann would come to the ball. To his surprise Fernando Torress was quicker to the ball than both Lam and Lehmann put together. He shrugged of Lam and chipped delightfully over the onrushing Lehmann and got the goal that decided the game. Creativity from Midfield (Xavi) and clinical finish by Forward Line (Torress) - was the success mantra of this Spanish Armada.
The credit also needs to be given to Louis Aragones - Spain's coach for this Euro Campaign. He had the guts to drop Raul (Spain's and Real Madrid's All time great) and back the yougsters in the team to do the job. Please note Raul was on the back of a great season @ Real Madrid and still did not find a place in the squad, let alone the playing 11. What also stands out is the logical brain of Mr. Aragones - he just had 2 plays from Real Madrid and 2 from Barcelona for the campaign. The remaining players were from other Spanish Clubs and English clubs. This for me is the most critical factor that clinched Spain the cup. Previously significant number of players were drawn from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Though high on talent to get the players from these 2 bitter rival clubs come together and perform for Spain was a major hindrance and stumbling block. Hats off to Louis Aragones - he got all his cards very well laid out and got a much needed victory for Spain at a global competition.
We all said that Reger Federer would be the greatest Tennis great ever. Well there is no doubt about the greatness of Federer, but now we need to take into account Rafael Nadal too. Rafa has conquered Roger on his favourite hunting ground - Wimbledon this year. This victory by Rafa @ Wimbledon is only next to the great Santana's victory in 1966 @ Wimbledon. 42 years gap for Spanish talents to conquer Wimbledon - not as baffling as Football. Spanish players have always done well on the Slow Clay and to certain extent on Hard Courts, but have fared poorly on the Faster Grass Courts.
Rafa Nadal is no different - having won 4 French Opens in a row has laid his hand now on Wimbledon this year. To win French Open and Wimbledon the same year is an amazing achievement and he is just the 3 person to do so in the open era. All players have problems transitioning from the Slow Clay surfaces to the faster Grass Courts. By winning the Wimbledon Rafa Nadal has sent across a strong warning to Roger Federer and his era of dominance on the Mens Tenniss arena.
Why Rafa Nadal can overtake Roger Federer as the greatest great? Rafa is just 22 and he already has 4 French Opens and 1 Wimbledon to his name. Even if he lasts for next 4 to 5 years minimum, nobody will bet against Rafa not winning the French Open in the next 5 years. Rafa may end up with around 8 French Open Titles, a minimum of 2 to 3 Wimbledons and a couple of victories on the hard courts of US & Australian Open. This will make his tally to 15 grand slams and he would have most probably won all the grand slams. This is where he will out do Federer, as i expect Federer also to close out his career with 15 Grand Slams, sans the French Open. I cant imagine Federer beating Nadal on clay!!!
People & Press have started writing of Federer, given the questions i heard in the post match media conference @ Wimbledon. I feel people (including myself) are passing judgements on Federer and his fading dominance on Men's Tenniss way too quickly. We can shun Federer at our own peril. As Federer told a media scribe who asked him if his days of dominance were over after his Wimbledon Loss "I am now eager to win the Olympics and then the US Open and then we can sit and discuss this out". Even Rafa admitted after his victory that Federer was indeed the greatest. All we hope for is many such duels, as this would make for an interesting rivalry in the years to come.
Finally, VIVA - ESPANA!!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Sivaji in Chennai!!!!!!!!!
What can can i say about Sivaji / MG Ravichandran (MGR)...... MGR in Sivaji steals the thunder from Sivaji in Sivaji - Confusing - go and watch the movie....
Superstand Rajnikant's latest mega release is a good attempt at bringing to light the black money laundering that happens in India, which has been causing a serious divide amongst the rich and the poor. But the treatment meted out to the story leaves a lot to be desired. I somehow feel that Sankar just got this one horribly wrong. Sankar is confused in his presentation of the concept. He ends up neither doing justice to the story nor to the great talents of Superstar Rajnikant. The end result is a hotch botch film, which one can only endure for our beloved and revered Rajnikant.
The first half actually is a drag. The first half is full of meaningless comedy. To be frank, its an overdose of meaningless comedy. Usually Rajni's movies have high packed action and energy. The comedy is well spread across the movie and comes in the right doses to keep the audiences hooked on. There are times when Vivek has you in splits with his great sense of comedy and Rajni for sure chips in with his best effort.
The second half expecantly gathers pace and this is whenour beloved Rajni comes into his own. Great dialogue deliveries (chumma adhirudhille) and his trademark stunts with the chewing gum, the coin, the sunshades and his tap on his bald head as MGR just leaves you in frenzy. The second half kicks on quite well and the pace keeps you intrigued till the end. The only glitch being Rajni's tiresome legs while he runs or dances. They are too evident in the movie. Most of the fight sequences have Rajni running and they make for a poor reflection on his current physical endurance levels. Sankar could have made the stunts a bit more static and glossy. Rajni is not growing younger with each passing day and the audiences as well as the directors need to understand that. His trademark tumkas also look a bit out of place and again the age is evident when he tries to shake a leg or two. But give it to Rajni, with all these constraints, he still manages to give his best and one cannot argue on that. Hats off to you Talaivar!!!!
Music by ARR is great - as usual. The songs are well picturised. One of the standpoints of the movie is the great make up done to Rajni. He looks great and trust me MGR in Sivaji will blow your mind away.
I think the delay in releasing the film caused great hype and expectations of the movie. Had it been a normal in time release, i am sure the expectations could have been more controlled and the hype too. With such high expectations and hype on "Sivaji", i expected it to be potboiler of a movie. The fact that it dint turn out to be one left me disappointed.
This was the first Rajnikant movie i was watching in chennai (basically from bangalore and have watched most of his movies on tv or theatres here). I wanted to feel and experience the frenzy surrounding the Superstar himself and i was not disappointed. It was a memorable experience watching "Sivaji - The Boss" in Chennai.
I just wished this film was as good as a Baasha or a Padayappa or any other mega hits of Rajni.....
This movie is a must watch for all Rajni fans. Watching it again and again and again will depend on how one feels after coming out of the theatre.
Superstand Rajnikant's latest mega release is a good attempt at bringing to light the black money laundering that happens in India, which has been causing a serious divide amongst the rich and the poor. But the treatment meted out to the story leaves a lot to be desired. I somehow feel that Sankar just got this one horribly wrong. Sankar is confused in his presentation of the concept. He ends up neither doing justice to the story nor to the great talents of Superstar Rajnikant. The end result is a hotch botch film, which one can only endure for our beloved and revered Rajnikant.
The first half actually is a drag. The first half is full of meaningless comedy. To be frank, its an overdose of meaningless comedy. Usually Rajni's movies have high packed action and energy. The comedy is well spread across the movie and comes in the right doses to keep the audiences hooked on. There are times when Vivek has you in splits with his great sense of comedy and Rajni for sure chips in with his best effort.
The second half expecantly gathers pace and this is whenour beloved Rajni comes into his own. Great dialogue deliveries (chumma adhirudhille) and his trademark stunts with the chewing gum, the coin, the sunshades and his tap on his bald head as MGR just leaves you in frenzy. The second half kicks on quite well and the pace keeps you intrigued till the end. The only glitch being Rajni's tiresome legs while he runs or dances. They are too evident in the movie. Most of the fight sequences have Rajni running and they make for a poor reflection on his current physical endurance levels. Sankar could have made the stunts a bit more static and glossy. Rajni is not growing younger with each passing day and the audiences as well as the directors need to understand that. His trademark tumkas also look a bit out of place and again the age is evident when he tries to shake a leg or two. But give it to Rajni, with all these constraints, he still manages to give his best and one cannot argue on that. Hats off to you Talaivar!!!!
Music by ARR is great - as usual. The songs are well picturised. One of the standpoints of the movie is the great make up done to Rajni. He looks great and trust me MGR in Sivaji will blow your mind away.
I think the delay in releasing the film caused great hype and expectations of the movie. Had it been a normal in time release, i am sure the expectations could have been more controlled and the hype too. With such high expectations and hype on "Sivaji", i expected it to be potboiler of a movie. The fact that it dint turn out to be one left me disappointed.
This was the first Rajnikant movie i was watching in chennai (basically from bangalore and have watched most of his movies on tv or theatres here). I wanted to feel and experience the frenzy surrounding the Superstar himself and i was not disappointed. It was a memorable experience watching "Sivaji - The Boss" in Chennai.
I just wished this film was as good as a Baasha or a Padayappa or any other mega hits of Rajni.....
This movie is a must watch for all Rajni fans. Watching it again and again and again will depend on how one feels after coming out of the theatre.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Honky Conky........
Bangalore's most talked claim to fame are the traffic jams that commuters like me and other bangaloreans face very often!!!!! Peak hours are quite terrible with traffic moving at snails pace. What would take 15 minutes normally takes anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes during the peak hours (8:30 AM - 11:00AM & 6:00PM to 8:00 PM).
What makes these traffic jams quite hard to endure are the constant honking of the frustrated commuter. The commuter finds honking his vehicle's horns as a convenient way of venting his frustration and anger - Not that it helps in reducing the frustration in any way. My honking may cause frustration to you and the loop is just endless. The stress that one endures during the traffic hours do take a toll on oneself.
Most of the days, given my temper (the least said the best), i end up coming to the office in the most wretched of moods cursing the "Audacious" autorickshaw driver or the "Careless"cab driver or the "Bold & Bloody" BMTC driver or the "Terrible" Traffic Cop who would do nothing to apply his common sense in handling tight congestions.
Let me get back to my "Honking Horn" & its tale. I feel Honking is a hazardous addiction which one can ill afford to catch on to. I as any other commuter use my horn to indicate my presence as a key stake holder in the traffic. I use my honk to indicate my superiority in terms of intention in overtaking a not so fast bike or rick. I also use my honk at times as a good source of enjoyment, honking myself to glory to the total amazement of the bystanders or fellow commuters. I use it at my will at places where in i deem it necessary and where i feel its worthwhile to honk (apart from the exception at times where i just intend to have some fun).
My problem started / ended (depends on how you look at it) the day my honky went conky a month and half ago. The first few days were absolute nightmare, as i was renderred helpless without the horn. I was wondering how will i now overtake or even move around generally without the horn. I wanted to get it repaired the very next day, but for some reason have not been able to get it done till today.
No Regrets..... Trust me i do not regret having not got my horn fixed till date. I have learnt few great lessons in terms of handling traffic better in bangalore. I have become compassionate towards other commuters and i respect them for whatever and whoever they are. There were days when i used to go behind a reckless rick driver honking my horn, overtaking him and giving him a piece of my mind in the most obtrusive of languages. Now, i just ignore him and smile at his and the passenger's plight and pray for their safety.
The compassion towards fellow commuters has made me patient. I am quite fine today to let go an onrushing BMTC bus or a Cabbie. I also have cut down the unnecesaary frills from my driving (like overtaking from left or trying to hurry down a narrow path with a loud honk). This has lead to me driving safe and reaching my office with a sincere smile. I have now started to enjoy the traffic in Bangalore, as i see different characters in the jam. Each one trying to outsmart, outwit the other in this rate race to perish faster (either through an accident or a stress related disease).
This has lead to an increase in the productivity at my workplace!!!!! I am more happy and content and have established a positive perspective towards life. Ignore what irritates you and be compassionate towards others, be it traffic or workplace or life in general.
I will get my Honking Horn fixed this week, but will make sure i use it judiciously.
Three cheers to the Conked Honk that taught me great lessons of life..........
What makes these traffic jams quite hard to endure are the constant honking of the frustrated commuter. The commuter finds honking his vehicle's horns as a convenient way of venting his frustration and anger - Not that it helps in reducing the frustration in any way. My honking may cause frustration to you and the loop is just endless. The stress that one endures during the traffic hours do take a toll on oneself.
Most of the days, given my temper (the least said the best), i end up coming to the office in the most wretched of moods cursing the "Audacious" autorickshaw driver or the "Careless"cab driver or the "Bold & Bloody" BMTC driver or the "Terrible" Traffic Cop who would do nothing to apply his common sense in handling tight congestions.
Let me get back to my "Honking Horn" & its tale. I feel Honking is a hazardous addiction which one can ill afford to catch on to. I as any other commuter use my horn to indicate my presence as a key stake holder in the traffic. I use my honk to indicate my superiority in terms of intention in overtaking a not so fast bike or rick. I also use my honk at times as a good source of enjoyment, honking myself to glory to the total amazement of the bystanders or fellow commuters. I use it at my will at places where in i deem it necessary and where i feel its worthwhile to honk (apart from the exception at times where i just intend to have some fun).
My problem started / ended (depends on how you look at it) the day my honky went conky a month and half ago. The first few days were absolute nightmare, as i was renderred helpless without the horn. I was wondering how will i now overtake or even move around generally without the horn. I wanted to get it repaired the very next day, but for some reason have not been able to get it done till today.
No Regrets..... Trust me i do not regret having not got my horn fixed till date. I have learnt few great lessons in terms of handling traffic better in bangalore. I have become compassionate towards other commuters and i respect them for whatever and whoever they are. There were days when i used to go behind a reckless rick driver honking my horn, overtaking him and giving him a piece of my mind in the most obtrusive of languages. Now, i just ignore him and smile at his and the passenger's plight and pray for their safety.
The compassion towards fellow commuters has made me patient. I am quite fine today to let go an onrushing BMTC bus or a Cabbie. I also have cut down the unnecesaary frills from my driving (like overtaking from left or trying to hurry down a narrow path with a loud honk). This has lead to me driving safe and reaching my office with a sincere smile. I have now started to enjoy the traffic in Bangalore, as i see different characters in the jam. Each one trying to outsmart, outwit the other in this rate race to perish faster (either through an accident or a stress related disease).
This has lead to an increase in the productivity at my workplace!!!!! I am more happy and content and have established a positive perspective towards life. Ignore what irritates you and be compassionate towards others, be it traffic or workplace or life in general.
I will get my Honking Horn fixed this week, but will make sure i use it judiciously.
Three cheers to the Conked Honk that taught me great lessons of life..........
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Relationships that last forever - I hope i am able to get this one...
Year 2007: I know this year is a very crucial year for me professionally and personally. This year will decide which way my career is headed it. I know a good performance this year will leapfrog my career to the next level.
On the personal front, I have reached a stage where I believe I need somebody to partner me in my travails of life. I seem to have found that special person. I have no clue, whether things will work out and we will end up spending our life together. I can vouch that if I can ever be happy in my life, it will be with this special person. She was there supporting me, when I had my worst emotional low till date. Things though don’t look bright, but as is my wont I never give up!!!!!! If you ever happen read this post, I would like to state the obvious – I don’t know whether I am worthy of you or not, I just love you and will continue to do so!!!! Adios....
My association with all you folks has been a highly humbling one. I see myself to be way behind you folks. I have so much to improve and this association will certainly help me do so. I thank you all for all the good moments we have had together and hope the party just continues………………
Relationships that last forever - WebEx.....
Year 2005: Back from
I was mentored by Rejenish (my current Sales Manager). He made me feel comfortable with the job from the first day. I met Sachin and we instantly hit off (given Sachin’s parents were also in
Anurag (he no longer is with us) brought in enthusiasm that spurred we older souls to catch pace with. A really good guy who molded himself into a great sales guy @ WebEx. Anurag, it was great mentoring you man. Trust me, I have learnt more from you than you might have had from me. Arvind was this polished sales guy. The day I saw him first, I knew he was cut out for great success @ WebEx. He seemed the most ready of the lot. A warm hearted guy, he brought in new dimensions of thought in the team. We needed innovative thinkers and Arvind certainly was one. Arvind, the interaction with you has been one to cherish with. Ashish (no longer with us) was a person with extremes. He would be up and running one day and would be down and out the other. I learnt being persuasive from Ashish. Thanks buddy, I wish you luck in your future endeavors. Prijesh is this affable guy, who has got the great ability to keep humour coming at even the darkest of times. I have learnt to smile at all times from you Prijesh. Request you to read my earlier posts to know more about Prijesh.
Sachin’s liking for perfection in whatever he did was a quality I imbibed in my life too.
Rejenish’s quality to put you at ease in the first meeting is something that I have tried hard to incorporate in my life, though with limited success.
A great team @ work. The results are there for everyone to see. Last few Quarters have been tough for the team. With key members leaving, and the base of our relationships questioned it’s been tough going. I just hope and pray things at the end of the day work out and we are back to our performing best. If things don’t work out, it would be sad to see a golden era for Sales Team @ Bangalore come to an end. It is not that the world would come to standstill, but things won’t be the same with key parts of the puzzle missing.
I am too less a human to even write about them. They brought the concept of Audio Conferencing to
I have learnt being immaculate from Kiran. Have tried real hard, but with limited success.
Sandeep brings passion, enthusiasm and customer focus to the table. Sandeep, have learnt how to balance between enthusiasm and sanity from your.
Dinesh, my interaction has been very limited. He makes things work under the toughest of circumstances.
Relationships that last forever - Raghavendra Sir
Year 2001-2002: My first job – Sales Engineer @ Festo Controls –
The initial months under Raghavendra sir was anything but nightmare. I used to get royally jacked in the weekend meetings, where my inefficiency would be pulled up in public glare by Raghavendra sir. I used to daily think of quitting the job and moving back to
It was sad when Raghavendra sir decided to quit Festo and move to
It was unfortunate when I decided to call it quits in the early half of 2005. The reasons were a combination of many factors and thoughts. Whatever I achieve in my life as a sales guy, Raghavendra sir’s mentorship and guidance would have a huge say in it. Sir, I wish we could work sometime together again. I seek to benefit from your association and learn from you nuances of professional and personal success. Thank you sir for whatever you have done for me. You are my “Godfather”. Wish there more mentors like you available………..
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