My Life, My Experience, My Learning - An Open Book!

Now that Indians had escaped with a defeat and NR on 2 of the liveliest pitches gave me some good hope for this match. Things seem to have started off on a good note for the Indian team. First there was the SA selection fiasco with a fuming Graeme Smith. Whosoever witnessed the scene will now know that selections politics are just not restricted to the teams from the sub continent. I was convinced that things were finally changing for India . I thought this was the best chance India had to turn things around. Zaheer’s Initial Burst: It was a mind boggling first over. Smith & Kallis were both priced of by Zaheer within the space of 4 balls. What a start I thought. Zaheer, later in the same spell got the best of Bosman. Finally, I felt that the India bowlers were getting their act together. Awful Agarkar: Ajit Agarkar is an apt example of unfulfilled talent, despite having got enough opportunities to come up trumps. When he first hit the intern...

The least said the better!!!!! The very same cricketers, who seem to take India to its cricketing zenith in the last season, are contributing significantly to the current woes. They were called the “Youth brigade” , who had suddenly brought a refreshing change to the way India played One Day Cricket. We were treated, what I must admit to some great Indian Run Chases , where our batsmen just about ran down mammoth scores. Such was our proficiency in chasing that once considered taboo had suddenly turned into our strength!!!!! The form took a serious dip, when India toured West Indies . We were trounced by a resurgent Windies team 4-1. It’s a beating that the Indian team has hardly recovered from. We have slumped to defeats of varying nature in the DLF Cup & Champions Trophy. There has been an odd victory here and there, throwing up hope. Windies, who themselves were till recently considered just pushovers in International Cricket have become our nemesis now. What was of con...

04/06/06 – The day Prijesh got the LLL (Learner’s License – Life) I was the first to wake up, as decided the previous night. I was maybe in a slumber of sorts, when the alarm set in my mobile started off. Damn it – I said to myself and got up. The agenda was to get up by 0530 hours and finish off with my ablutions by 0615 hours. I then had to wake up SS (Snoring Sachin), who would then get ready by 0700 hours. The last to go to the bathroom would be Arvind (lucky bugger). I got up and watched in envy the two sleeping giants. Damn them – I cursed and walked into the bathroom. I always judge hotels by the upkeep in the bathrooms. The room maybe could be lavish or decently kept. If the bathroom would not be neatly kept, it would instantly trigger my temper. I found the bathroom to my liking. It was spacious and had great degree of cleanliness attached to it. We stuck to our schedule, and got ready by 0730 hours. The pals in the other room were getting ready. Nithin was a graci...

Now who the hell is Prijesh and why am I writing about his wedding?? Prijesh Thylekandy (Priju / PJes /Pre & Post Jesh for WebExians) is a colleague of mine in the sales team. A very amicable guy, who has a great sense of humor. His sense of comic timing is just perfect and most of us in the WebEx Sales Team @ Bangalore can vouch for it. I would want to cite here a few examples: May Bash – We had launched a promotional offer for majority of our services in the Month of May. Prijesh’s take on it: “May Bash – It May or May not bash”. It was an instant response from him, which had the team in ruptures. Target – We had a meeting with our directors in the beginning of Q3 (JAS). Kiran (MD) was asking us to think big and achieve just not 100% of the target but overachieve by doing 150% of the target. He asked a simple question: “Who amongst you would do 150% of the target” and gave his customary glance at the whole team. Up went Prijesh...

A year goes by and a new one comes by, With not a clue we just let the time fly. Not knowing what is in store for us in the future, We sit and bask in the glory of present lure. Time waits for none and takes its own course, We mortals at the end are left with remorse. Little do we know our potential or purpose, Doing our life as a human gross injustice. Little do we know our objective, Living an entire life which is submissive. Remorse, repentance and other negative vibes at the finish, This is a feeling we will never cherish. Its time we decide with fist of iron, To lead a life with zest and passion. Making every second and minute reckon, Leaving behind a legacy for others to beckon. Better late than never, Let us lead a life which is better. A year goes by and a new one comes by………

Hi, This was the third weekend of March’05. I had frantically tried the previous weekend to travel to Coimbatore to meet up with Jagadeesan (My Ex Colleague – Festo & Esma) and few others. To my utter despair, I could not get a bus ticket to Coimbatore the previous weekend. The desire to travel to Coimbatore was immense and I made it a point to get my tickets well in advance for the 17 th of March. Being the proud Kannadiga, I decided to patronize KSRTC Volvo (Airavatha) for the journey from Bangalore . The price that KSRTC offers on these routes is amazing and that contributed to my decision too. The journey back was to be in KPN, as KSRTC was running bus full!!!!! I must thank Jagadeesan for having the return ticket arranged. Good friends always help out. I boarded the KSRTC “Airavatha” on the 17 th of March from the diary circle @ 2130 hours. This was Bangalore – Coimbatore – Ernakulam bus. Good number of mallus to keep me company!!!! Damn, I hate them. My seat ...

Hi, I have had this great desire to write and voice my opinion on various issues. I somehow could not find a medium to do so, until i heard of "blogging". I owe it to my friend Aditya Nataraja, who introduced me to the world of blogging. I read his blogs on a very regular basis. His blogs have given me the motivation to blog myself. Thanks a ton Adi!!! I will certainly be posting blogs on a regular basis and will require your feedback on improving on the content of the blog or maybe even exploring new areas of interest. Cheers, KP.