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A trip to Karwar and Learning Aquaculture

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I left for Karwar on the night of 12th July 2015. I was expected to reach the next day around 9, but was unaware that during monsoon, the train timings change, by 8 am I had just crossed Kankavli, and still about 2 hrs to go. Denver had decided that he would be going into his family business of Aquaculture. And to continue in that field and grow in it. A few days prior to my trip, I had received a call from him, asking if I would join him for a few days in this venture. I had a few plans for my future, but that was only to be realized after I leave the country in November. He was eager for me to just join him for a few days and see how things there are run. As I had spare time, I agreed and my tickets were booked, I was to go there for just 4 days, to see and learn about fish farming. An Isolated Rabindranath Tagore Beach I touched Karwar station at 11am. Denver was already waiting for me. The journey from Karwar railway station to the city is quite far. The house I was to stay

Farewell Football God (A letter to a Bayern Friend Shattered by Basti's Departure)

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I know that it's heart breaking for you. Now that it's official, that Bastian is gone. I can also understand all the emotions attached to him, and how shattered you maybe at moment. So am I, although it's nothing as much as emotional as you may be at the moment .  Everyone in the Bayern community are shattered. Just like you and me. I mean Basti was the symbol of Bayern. Both him and Lahm, youth products of our beloved club. Around 18 years he spent here. The true breed of Bavarian blood, that he still is. I know we all wished that he'd stay. Retire here, at his boyhood club. But as you already know, that the world is not a wish granting factory na? In football club culture, players come and go. And I know this one is a big loss for us all.  But it's really something we gotta live with and move on. I mean let's look at it from a different perspective. Not from a fans eye, but a more logical one. 1. As long as I have been following Basti, I understand that

10 Life Lessons I learnt at Palghar

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My time at Palghar has finally come to an end. Its hard to believe it myself,as its something i have yet to swallow. My life in Palghar  has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. Up's and Down's, turns and bumps at every corner. There were these days where I felt like I'm wasting my entire life away. When I get out of bed and I didn't feel like I did sleep at all. Yet everything was a lesson to be learnt. Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and there is good after everything bad. When i joined there, i was an immature teen, yet to ever be out of my comfort zone. Today i can say, that I'm a completely different person. And as much as i hate Palghar, i cannot deny the fact that it was also the most learning experience in my life so far. I have lot of memories attached there. Good ones and bad. I met some awesome people who changed my life forever, good friends that were there for me all the time and for that I will always be indebted. What were the most im

Down Memory Lane

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For the first time on this blog, i am using a non AMP video to showcase my college life. This video was made by our juniors and it was played at our final year farewell. The creator and his entire team deserve utmost credit for their hard work.

7 Weddings and a Trip to St. Mary's island

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I remember back in June of 2011, when me and Denver had planned to take a trip to Lakshwadeep, only to be notified days before that entry had been barred to the islands due to an on going conflict between the government and resort owners. In my list of things to do before I die, traveling to an island surrounded by crystal clear water on all sides, was a long pending dream.  To us, the only available options in India, were the Andaman's or Lakshwadeep. And unfortunately for us, both were not a realistic option due to the high cost involved and considering that we were both just college students at that time. The other options I could think of were close to mainland India. The closest to our place was manori, elephanta, kandheri, undheri etc.  There are no shortage of islands, when it comes to just visiting one. But none of them come close to the clear water I was looking forward to. Me as the Best Man In November of 2014, my long doubtful tickets to Mangalore were confirmed a

Random Musings:Part 2

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I am Receptively Open Minded! What I mean by receptive, is that I have the necessary tools to comprehend new ideas and theories even if they don't end up adjusting my own personal opinions. I am always open to listening to and understanding what others have to say, Whether it involves a counterargument in a debate, an opposing view point in a political discussion, or something else a bit more controversial. I still find it within myself to give in to the opportunity to learn something new even if I disagree. Everyone is entitled to have their own understanding of things. Opinion's are like assholes. Each one,has one. And we each stick to our own. We can open up to people we think we can speak to. Not everyone may agree with you. Not everyone may stand besides you. I too regret opening up to some people and it just bugs me knowing there’s a few out there who didn't even deserve to know me like that but do. But the most important thing to do is to learn. Learn from you

Random Musings:Part 1

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First of all you..you right over there, you are special. Your big specs , that extra weight , those braces, And nothing… nothing will take away your beauty from you. Beauty is not always about having dimples , not having pimples , 6 foot height , or slim out of Size 0 diet. Instagram filters can hide your ugly face but not your ugly personality. Stop caring about what people say or what they think about you. Because their feelings will change according to their priorities. People spend their whole lives trying to live up to other peoples expectations and being told what to do. But rather, be free. Do what you want to do, when you want to do. Reach for the sky cause life has no limits or boundaries. Boundaries are just other peoples fears or other peoples limits and expectations. We have only one life, have no regrets, no enemies and no fears. There are going to be days when no one will call you up or bother about you or your problems. It doesn't matter. Because what goes around