Now u know why WE are proud of being MINDTREE MINDS,ehhhhhhhh???????

All of us go through some phases in life. In any developing country where ones parents toil day and night to give a child whatever he or she needs, one of the biggest moments of change happens when the child steps up to take his or her share of responsibilities. In India, unlike many countries of the world, the bond between parent and child is far more than a financial one after a certain period of time, we grow to become the pillars of support to those people who had been our pillars when we were young, not just financially, but also mentally.

My parents always told me that they would be the happiest when I would stand on my own feet, ready to take on the world in its full swing. I never understood the implications of these words and to a certain extent believed that it was bunch of hogwash, in a very adolescent tendency of undermining what I didn’t understand, of course. Today after spending a day at work, I now know what it means for a parent to see his or her child do well in their lives. I have taken that step today and am happy that I’m that much closer to a prosperous life ahead.

My first day at work, was, well…, like any young graduates first day ( or so I assume ), butterflies in my stomach, a couple of sleepless nights, wandering day (and night) dreams, nightmares (and daymares ! ) and everything else that one can entail about ones journey into the unknown.

If the reader is wondering about what out of this world job I had laid my hands upon, you shall be very disappointed. I’m just a software engineer ! A job one would associate with geeks and techies, people with soda glass spectacles and no lives whatsoever. However for me, this job means a lot more than one can perceive of it by reading its title. It means so many more oppourtunities, it means that I can actually work towards my dreams, I have none other than Mindtree to thank for that oppourtunity. I’m glad (more than glad actually) that they found me worthy of being where I am today.

I shall never forget my induction session, rather, I cant forget it. It was the day when my transition happened, and Mindtree was kind enough to have my mother come down and see my future work place. I can never do justice to that feeling that I had at the end of the day with words, but what I can do, is recreate a few moments that changed my perception about a lot of things.

I had always believed (for whatever reasons), that software firms were these places where the bosses would be too far away to reach and people sitting besides each other would hardly talk. Mindtree has been quite a revelation to this theory, the fact being that since its my first job, has changed the theory altogether. The first day was amazing, walking into the auditorium with all those people inside, unknown and a few known faces, all teeming with excitement was an experience in itself.

Mr. Bagchi’s talk to us, left us all mezmerised. A person of his stature, turned out to be a very intellectual and caring human being. The entire team who welcomed us, showed us the difference between our and other organizations, wherein Mindtree is more of a family than a professional organizations. The July batch put up some excellent cultural programs, the highlight of the day being the visit that our parents were taken for to the Global Village office. I would suppose that there are hardly any organizations in the country or even abroad who would take such an initiative, I stress again, to make our whole family feel proud and accepted into the organization.

As there are phases in ones life, there are also people who we meet who change our perspectives in life. These people may not necessarily be individuals who inspire us in ways that are usually seen, they are many times individuals who show us other skills in ways that would never be imaginable to us. Mindtree for the record, is one of the best employers in the country today, if not the best, and its not coming from any statistician its coming straight from the heart now.

Mindtree is full of such people, with various skills and mindsets who are if nothing then inspiring in their own right.I wouldn't mention one name cuz all of them have this something about them that leaves their fragrance wherever they go. We also received mentors within the organization who were to take care of us in our early days within the organization, and surprisingly, this lot was known as “Pals”, and not anything else.

I as an individual atleast, am overwhelmed by my first day at my organization. My day is a prime example of the fact that it is actually possible to win peoples hearts over, even if it is in a professional organization, by making a small effort here and there. I can only thank my parents for having supported me enough to get this fine oppourtunity to be where I am today, and everyone who has ever believed in me. I’m a Mindtree “Mind” now, and as clichéd as it may sound, “Look out people, here I come".

HYPOCRISY

HYPOCRISY:
As defined by dictionary is:
* An expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction.
* Insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have.

Well, Hypocrisy has always been described alongside lack of sincerity, as a characteristic which attains particular opprobrium in the modern age.
We, Indians lead the way here. India’s middle classes are undoubtedly its back-bone. But, also, this back-bone is unbelievably self-centered and hypo critic to the extent of redefining stupidity and foolishness.
India, in the current euphoria is leading in the IT and other booming sectors, but sadly, we fail to notice there is a majority who are still suffering for the basic amenities. There are still millions of untold stories of people dying of hunger and other factors. But, What the F**K can I do about it, is what most of us ask??????

We, then claim swelling with pride that our place is one of the developed industrialized nations of the world. How can we? When we haven’t ensured a life of dignity to everyone?

Hypocrisy doesn’t just stay till the political and social condition of our nation. We have an inborn art, a gift which is within all of us to maintain double standards. On a personal front, we are different with people when they are with us and different when they aren’t around...

Eg:I live with 4 more ppl in the house and each one complains about the other when the “CULPRIT” has gone out.

Why are “WE” such righteous, smug hypocrites??????

Yes, I said smug hypocrites.

Our favorite TP is to bitch about someone commonly known to us.

Have you ever noticed, most of our talks comprise of other people, their behavior, their actions, their clothes, their ……

Those of you who disagree with me and claim you’ve never been bitchy and hypo critic, I’m sorry to say but, you must be one of the kinds who think your farts don’t stink.

We, don’t even spare sports! Cricket, cricketers and our lives? Barely 2 weeks left after T20 triumph, we all seem to have done a role reversal in our opinions.Cuz of our poor performance against Australia, The BIG TRIO is being questioned for their contributions. One game with the master blaster, Wall and Bengal Tiger firing and they would be back amongst the ‘GREATEST’. I fail to understand why the three are time and again, in spite of having innumerable records, being subjected to mental torture of not performing. I cite all these examples to prove only that Indians redefine HYPOCRISY……

This is an attempt to capture god's best creations.....Couldn't do very good cuz kids are not very camera friendly always.....lol;-)

Hindustan Ka Dil Dekho!!!!!!!!

PS: All those who are even remotely related to Madhya Pradesh emotionally, sentimentally, don’t read this one! Well, if you still do then I must warn you not to take anything to heart because these are my impressions about Madhya Pradesh and Indore in particular. And impressions as they are defined are subjective…

Well people, I dedicate this blog to my native place, my birth place…

I left for Indore from Bombay at 7:00 pm and my train reached there 16 hours late. Why does it always happen to me?? Before the journey even began I was down with fever. Anyway, after all the pain I reached Indore late in the night.

Dad shouted, Wake up beta, we are scheduled to meet up with relatives. I peel my eyelids open just enough to see that it’s still dark outside.

The purpose of today’s task comes rushing into my head and the trial begins- the devil on my right shoulder whispering, “Go on, go back to sleep, its 8 am”!

You, don’t have to get up so early to do some social obligation fulfillment...

Still, I had to get up and do it...

The next few days in the city have been an experience in itself..

Indore: planned and built by Devi ahilya bai, the great holkar queen. It lies on the banks of two rivers (donno which 2, was told this by a cousin)….

Indore is a huge city when we consider its area and population. Still I wouldn’t stop myself from calling it a town.

And I say so, because of the majority of people here. Nothing against them but their attitude. Attitude towards life, work, friends, ppl from opposite sex, everything!

They are all so bothered about what others have to say of them or think rather than their individual opinions.

They follow the boundaries that are set by people, whose skeletons would also have decayed, blindly and still worse impose it on their kids.

Also, on the commercial front, Indore is on the roads of all consumer marketers.But, still people on a larger basis have sub standard choices.

On one side there are MNC’s investing and on the other, Folks abusing each other walking on the road, in the city buses. People screaming, fighting, arguing are all a common scene.

Last time I came here, 4 years back, my cousin’s were so excited to take me to domino’s, pizza hut, Westside, Globus and Shopper’s stop, etc;also was told lee, Levi and other brand outlets were opened.

But, this time when I went, except Westside, everything was shut down.The unbranded options give them more choice for the buck….

There are malls come up, I wish all the best to the brands housed in them.

Well, I’m not trying to say that any city or its people become modern by wearing branded clothes….I are generalizing the mentality of the masses in the city….

My point being, for any city to develop its people have to develop…..Youth in particular. By eating at costly food joints and wearing branded clothes, one won’t develop. The attitude needs to be nurtured….

No wonder INDIA is still a developing country, when its heart has so many problems gone unnoticed…..HINDUSTAN KA DIL DEKHO………………

WOW,m an engineer finally!!!!!!!!!!

So much happened since i last blogged that is b4 21st july....i passed ma exams.
HIPHOP is ma scene...For those keeping a tab on ma life,i've scored 81% n 'm one amongst the toppers!!wel,the whole one night stand scene b4 the exam,nite outs...gonna miss it all...but yeah not the college nor the ppl there except shaliya....
I'm a big gal today....Yeppie...
party time ppl....
CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

thought for d day!!

"Noone gets an iron clad guarantee for success certainly factors like opportunity,luck and timing are important.
But the backbone of success is usually found in old fashioned, basic concepts ike hard work,determination, good planning and perseverance".

New Love-PHOTOGRAPHY...

hello ppl,

have tried my hands at photography for d first time....novice absolutely...pls leave ur comments....thanx.... tat one's at maya
worli seaphase,mumbai
sunset n river narmada
spices cudn't look any better....lol
underwater stunts
mobile shoppe!!village in madhya pradesh

so simple yet so beautiful
mumbai rocks....

some planet was close to moon tat nite,was all over d news channels so tried if i cud click a gud one!
this one's at coorg....keeps me wondering y v don't take care of our loved one's like this?y don't v tell them wat they mean to us....
look at d car in the background
lovely ....
raja seat,madikere

teeth less
nature has so much to offer to us....
awesome isn't it??
on the way to omkaleshwar,madhya pradesh
in the era of bull by man,here's a man with his bull....
And as usual , no qualms whatsoever...........
welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Some Common Mistakes We Make!!

1) "The fire caused many damages" [wrong]
->Damage refers to harm caused to something.Thus "Fire in a forest causes damage to the forest".
Damages on the other hand,describes money paid/claimed as a compensation for damage,loss or injury.
One way to emember the difference is :
Damage is bad,Damages not always so.If there's a lot of damage and u wanna emphasize , one shud say "Fire caused severe damage(not damages)"

2)Duplex[dyoo-play] apartment [wrong]
->People mistke it for dyoo-play without pronouncing the x as they think its of french origin.But it isn't.Its coined in America.Hence,Dyoo-PleX....

3)Pears[peirs] [wrong]
->But the right way is Pairz.

4)Dias[wrong]
->u must have heard on more than one occasion,"My hearty welcome to the guests on the dias". By dias they mean the raised platforms from which speeches are made.
And surprisingly, this word dias does not exist in the dictionary.cause its "Dais".

5)Advance Courses[wrong]
->You must have heard,"She's taking an advance course in computers."
"Sure advance means progress" but if you mean a course that takes you to a higher level of learning, you should say Advanced course.

6)Momento[wrong]
->Do you find anything wrong about this?
Memento is mispronounced and misspelt as momento.A Memento reminds you of a person,thing or a lace ,not just for the moment but for always.It has to do with MEMory and not with MOMent!

hi,
my dear blog....u seem like an orphan these days....worry not,m coming back soon n with loads of entries....

Exams!oh Exams!!!!

exams from the 12th....till the 21st.....
well,can it get any worse....have so much to pen....
hmmmmmmmmm,bunk it.....