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On  3rd June'11 i had been to to Mumbai for one day visit to my client. I had my return journey scheduled for the last flight to Hyderabad on the same day. The Spice Jet flight was scheduled at 9:20PM. I reached  Santa Cruz  Domestic Airpor t  by 8:00PM as i couldn't do web check-in. Not much of crowd and my check-in was through in just 15 mins. I grabbed a bite and walked the lounge waiting for my manager. We passed through the security by 8:30PM to be at the Gate06 by 8:40PM. The terminal was very small and fully crowded already. I hadn't seen much crowd in this terminal in any of my previous visits to Mumbai. It was raining heavily and the delay in all the flight departures was the reason for the sudden crowd in that terminal. We could find two seats vacated at the far corner and grabbed them at once. Just as we took our seat in the lounge, there was an announcement about a delay of 40 mins of our flight. It was re-scheduled to 10:00PM. It was ob...

It was my sister Mrudula's wedding reception on 19March'11. The occasion is itself to create an festive atmosphere among our family members & close circle of relatives. The platform was decorated in grand setting....photo sessions with friends....wishes.....cake cutting....dances...lot of fun. It was 11:00PM and the reception has reached the climax. Shyam, our photographer, was still having his creative juices flowing, trying to get the poses right from my sister and brother-in-law. They looked tired, it was obvious. Infact they were standing the platform since 7:00PM. My Suresh & Ramesh mama were at the kitchen busy in discussions with the chef for the next days menu. My dad was standing there down the stage talking to the orchestra party and reg. their payment for the services. The orchestra was quite a good hit this time in contrary to my elder sisters marriage reception orchestra(which was dull due to the unfortunate incident of theft of some money). I was standin...

"Are you coming from office now?", inquired one of my team member Mr.Krissh(proxy name). "Yeah", i nodded and continued with my dinner. "Its 11:00PM yaar. Is there so much of work?", asked Mr.Krissh after a short pause. I smiled and replied, "You are new to the project, you will come to know after few more days. You will also be late". "Don't even expect that", said Mr.Krissh. I looked up at him by the blunt reply, i said, "What??" "What ever it is, i will never work after 6:00PM. If you need an extra hour i will start an hour early at office. But after 6:00PM, i have my personal life to take care", replied Mr.Krissh without any pause. "I too wouldn't insist as long as you complete the assigned work on time", i replied. Infact, the frank and blunt answer put me in into thinking. Cut..... I know, Mr.Krissh is true and correct in every sense. Its not Krissh alone who feels so, every body wa...

Since ever i'm into BPM domain from Java, i have been travelling like almost like i'm on some roller skates. Never been at hyderabad for more than a month continuously. Before that i was at hyderabad only for 4 years without any relocation/client site work etc. etc. Now, not to blame anybody, but the work insists me to travel a lot. I had been to bangalore, mumbai multiple iterations for different clients. Though the demand of stay at different locations is for more than a month or so, i manage to close the assignment within a month. Its knowledge gain, exposure to the quaint clients requirements...seeing different places...meeting different people...different food is all nice. But at eod, my wallet is not weighing more. Then whats the point!?!?!

Its about my sister Mrudula's marriage. Its about the event of bidding my dear lovely sister a happy farewell to her new home. A telugu idiom says, "Illu katti choodu...pelli chesi choodu". This translates to "Try to build a home or try to organize a marriage". Its basically conveys that the building a home is as leathery & strenuous as organizing a marriage event. Its absolutely true. I have seen my parents working hard to get the marriage done in a smooth manner without any hindrances and to facilitate the guests to the most possible extent. The actors & crew of this beautiful marriage goes as, Hero: Raghavender Heroine: Mrudula Director: GeerVani Producer: Lakshmi Narayana Assistant Director: Anna Purna & Vinutha Aunty Production Control: Thrinath & Suresh Mama Creative Team: GeerVani & Vinutha Aunty Onsite Support: Thrinath, Ramesh Mama, Suresh Mama Psychological Support: Anna Purna (My eleder sis. She is l...

5 February'11, a saturday evening. I was at work at my client ESSAR in Mumbai. My phone vibrated with my friends PrakashAV number displayed on it. I thought, he must be calling to invite me to his marriage which is scheduled in March. I lazily answered his call, still looking at the computer screen busy with work. He yelled, "Arey Ranjith chanipoyadata ra!!!"..."What? Which Ranjith?? Ranjith Chowdhary??" i said in sudden shock. "Mana Ranjithey raa", he replied. This sent shivers up my spine. Our talk went on. "This cant be true. He got married just 3 months ago. This is not fair". My eyes filled with tears automatically during the conversation. God! This is not fair on your part. He just started his life. Bought a home in USA, got married with lot of plans in mind about life. Pschh!! Buts its true. My dear friend Ranjith Chowdhary Kamma is no more. That night, i couldn't sleep. He came to my mind again n again. I cant digest t...

Ever awaited "My Name Is Khan" starring the most iconic pairs on celluloid SRK & Kajol(my favourites even), reunited after 7 years, directed by Karan Johar is on screens now. The movie is out of line from generally what is called as karan-type movies. This movie portrays the trauma and public assailment muslims face post 9/11 attack in USA. Though reviews state that it is a cocktail of Newyork & Kurbaan, i dont see any similarities in the story plots except that 3 movies are about the consequences Muslim community face post 9/11. The best part of the film is SRK performance and Kajol is very beautiful. The photography is fantastic in capturing the beauty of the Sanfransisco and especially the scene when SRK impresses Kajol soon after which Kajol asks "Marry me"!!! The movie doesn't have hilarious comedy or excellent foot tapping music or shocking action sequences either to expect repeated audience. Over-all the money, time is worth watching the fir...