Done by CAT................................

12th Jan 2011

It was 2 AM, when I woke up. Picked my phone and checked the CAT result site for my score. The site was not up at that moment. Went to sleep only to woke up again at 4 AM to check the result. The site was functioning, however it wasn't showing my result. There could have been some issue. Slept again.

Woke up at 7 AM. Didn't went to gym. I was very anxious to know how I had performed in my first ever CAT appearance. To my disbelief, the site wasn't displaying my result, in other words it was taking lot of time to fetch the data from server resulting in connection time out cause of high network traffic. Thats how a geek can define things. For hours it seemed as time has stopped and I am stuck.

My friends who had seen their score were asking for mine. I had nothing to give them back. Finally I got my score card ast around 4 PM. Result was not as per my expectation. People say that CAT never cease to surprise and that's exactly what had happened. This time they came up with variable marking system based on the level of difficulty of the question. And that expains perfectly why I scored low.

I wasn't expecting to top the chart or calls from IIM. However, I would have been glad if my score would have said anything between 75-85 percentile which was not the case. I scored on 55 percentile. With this goes my dream of going to college to do Power Management. Now I won't even get a call to attend the GD and PI rounds. All my hopes are dead. There is no light at end of tunnel. But life goes on and so do I. Got to switch to plan B now. Have to look for job in other companies to get a good salary hike cause my present sucks. Have to start reading the theoretical stuff and mug up hell lot of information and data.

The year has started with a bad note for me and I intend to end this with a good one. Bring it on..........

Benefits of Not Having a Girl-Friend

Statutory Warning - If You are a girl, please do not Proceed.


I have been friends to many guys having Girl Friends and all that's common they got is that none of them have time for themselves, forget family and friends. That's been the story of my life. I did tried many times, but today I feel really great that I didn't succeed. Yeah, yeah grapes are sour, I know that. However, I have learnt the lesson that it's good to be alone than having someone constantly monitoring and bugging you. Here goes the benefits of being single  :-

1. No need to explain why you smoke and drink.
2. No need to buy Reliance CDMA phone for unlimited free calls (catch the drift) and less bill amount.
3. Can talk and flirt with anyone you like.
4. No need to explain why you didn't picked the call.
5. You can utilize leaves to go to your native rather than going to meet your girl.
6. All the money in world is yours and yours only to spend on yourself.
7. No need to fight with friends over Weekend Plans. Always available.
8. No added pressure at office.
9. No telling lies.

Well, more can be added to the list, however I feel those are the main points. If you sum up all the these, you will figure out the alchemy, the eternal freedom and the way to live life, king size.


Note : - This is not a work of fiction and any resemblance to all living and dead is purely intentional.
             If you are a girl, (and still reading this), you know you got a problem. Just too curious to
             know everything, isn't it?   :-)

Being Uncle...................................

Every morning, when I see my image in mirror, I say "Sam, you are more than 25 now, and still look like a guy from college - basically a kid." untill yesterday.

I woke up early morning to hit gym. When I was returning, a young boy was standing on footpath looking for lift. I stopped. He said - "Uncle, can you please drop me at main road?".

"Oye, do I look like Uncle to you?" I said.

He replied innocently - "Yes Uncle?".

I felt like someone had hit me with iron rod at my head. I was astonished and stunned to hear that. I have always admired my childish look. I always felt good when someone younger than me had come to me and asked me which year in college I am.

And there was this kid, shattered my long cherished illusion in few words. I realized, that one day or other, it had to happen. Run however and wherever you want, but you can't run away from fact. And the fact is, I am getting older. My friends are getting married and soon, I will be addressed as Uncle only (ofcourse by their Kids).

Am I feeling bad cause of this? Not now.

I know very well, the more you try not to be someone, the more closer you get to be. The more you worry about your age, the older you look. Feel like a kid at heart and behave like one sometime. It can do wonders for you.

As for being Uncle, it's a phase and will pass by and will change to Grand Dad.  :-)

What an Idea Sir jee...................

Last Week I changed my mobile number from Vodafone to Idea Cellular. I was having trouble with Vodafone. I used to get 10-15 messages from builders regarding housing site available at the end of the world and 3 out of 5 calls to my Dad were ending up being void.  One of my room-mate told me about the great Corporate plans of Idea Cellular. I gave it a thought and checked out the plans.

Zeroed on a particular plan and got the connection. My room-mates to changed their network provider to Idea Cellular. I was not having any problem with network but my room-mate got pissed with it. His number was not reachable even in open spaces least to talk about lift. We thought it might be the issue with our mobile and exchanged it with each other. Result being the same, we decided to chuck it out and again I am using my Vodafone number.

During this time period, I have seen a lot of advertisement of Idea Cellular starring Abhishek Bachchan, saying "Get Idea". Every time the advertisement comes up at my television screen, I wonder why I got the idea to get Idea. It's like adding salt to injury and wounds.  Out of all the "Get Idea" ads the best was lift one.
Abhishek Bachchan in a lift with a person complaining about network unavailibility. Abhishek advices - "Get Idea". And here we were not reachable even in open space and grounds.

I really appreciate the creative team who had come up with those ads. Great work. What an Idea Sir Ji.
I got fooled. But that was not long-lasting. I switched to Vodafone again.

I here by apologies to all my friends and collegues for the inconvenience caused.

First Official Night Out........................

Now when I say official night out, it means night out at office (working my ass off ) rather than having fun with colleagues all night at company's expense. Client is having a major build today afternoon and they want to settle the maximum number of risk items. Don't pick your brain thinking about it. It's bit technical for non-technical guys. :-).


A team specialized in Android development is here to help us with issues we are not able to solve. I moved 5 high priority bugs. Do that in a normal day and you will be awarded with Gold Medal. But in this case, no credit, nothing. I was almost done with one of those high priority items and entered the experienced guy to take the whole credit by just adding one line of code on top of my changes. Big round of applause for him please.

Am I complaining about it? nah........ I am not that type. I really appreciate his contribution. I learned few things from him. Glass is always half-full for me rather than other way round. This night out is going to help me later for sure. The "Careless guy" image, for instance, will no longer be valid. I am on verge of shedding this image.

Time to take some other issue and fix it. 

Letter to Lord RAM...................

Finally after 60 years, the Ayodhya Verdict is out. Am I happy with it? Of course not. The verdict was very diplomatic. They tried to please each and sundry. The decision was very shocking, atleast for me. Well I am happy that nothing disasterous happened, however I still believe that decision could have been more clearer.

The verdict says that the disputed land will be divided in 3 parts. The major part of which is going to be for Hindus. The Muslim got undisclosed part of the land. Once the beautiful Babri Masjid stood there, today only ruins spread across the 2.7 Acers of land.

Those who believe in existence of GOD, please don't proceed further.


Dear LORD RAM,

I want to congratulate you. Once again you won. Your pathetic blind followers who kills in your name have brought honor to you. I can imagine you having fun and party at Heaven and bolstering your power and superiority over other God, (assuming you are one of the them).

I don't know, but it seems that cynicism has made me sceptic. Btw, I would like to know how you achieved the status of GOD. Is it killing of Raavan that make you GOD or  there was something else? Ok forget that. Can you please explain me the title "Maryada Purushottam Ram"? Cause as far I am concerned, you had abondoned your beloved wife because of a Washerman. Then how the hell on mother Earth, people praise you with that title. A man who fought with the Great Raavan to get his wife back, turned on her and sent her to suffer on her own. Had you forgetten that the same woman accompanied you when you were sent to exile for 14 years or that you even had her walked over fire to prove her purity? Had you feared about people's talk, why didn't you also left with her? Or the love of throne pulled you back which eluded you for long time?


Well, I have got few more questions for you, but I think I should wait for the answers of above first. If ever you get time to look at this letter, please do reply. Your reply can earn you one more devotee, who knows. However, I guess you are already too busy getting flattered by your devotee and you don't want to add anymore.


Good gracious. I just realized that today is 2nd October. You must be busy with Mr. Gandhi celebrating his birthday.

2 mere man, hailed like god.

Cheers
Sandeep

My Bike

My Bike, Unicorn Dazzler CB.

150cc

Front and Rear Disc Brake

Max Speed 115 Kmph (Tested)

Electric Start, Kick Missing

Rear Mono Suspension

Mileage/Avg  55 - 65 Kmpl

Tubeless Tyres

It's Been 6 Years..............

I woke up at 6.30 AM. Found myself at an unfamaliar room of an Hotel in Chennai. Yesterday I had checked in into the hotel with my father. Where is he now? He is travelling back to Bilaspur. He had taken yesterday night train for Nagpur. From there he will take other one for Bilaspur.What am I doing in Chennai, all alone? Today is very important date. What is it? It's the Birthday of my Younger Brother. Then Why am I not in Bilaspur with him? I am Chennai to attend my first day of Graduation course B.E.

Gathered myself and got up from bed. Freshen up and went to check-out from hotel. Today is first day of my college. I don't know what all is going to happen. So asked the manager of hotel to take care of my luggage untill I come back in evening to collect it. Took bus and headed toward my college.

We were gathered under the Pandal area. The Chancellor of our college was about to begin his speech. I was wondering, how am I going to survive here? Our Chancellor started by welcoming us and our parents. His English was very funny as he knew bits and piece only and put them together to make sentences. After few hilarious moments, we were shown way to our classrooms. I still remember the two guys sitting next to me. We all introduced ourselves. I met people from all over India. 2 others from my native state too. It was lunch time.

After lunch, allocation of hostel room was done. As fate had it, I got the room to be shared by those two guys sitting next to me and 2 unknown. I went with them to check out the room. They had brought their luggage along with them but mine was at hotel. We three decided our bed and I went back to hotel to get my luggage. When I returned, I saw other two guys (those 2 unknown) with their father. One of them had placed his luggage at the bed I had zeroed on. I went ahead and put his luggage down. Trying to understand what just happened, the guy came forward hurriedly and started arguing that he is taking that bed as he came before me. At that precise moment, the other two came in with their luggage. They intervened and explained the situation to other two and the problem was sorted out.

It was already 6 PM by then. We settled at our respective beds and placed our belongings in the shelf. Went for Dinner together and came back. Then had general talks. I left the impression of Rowdy from samll town in the mind of few of them. Tall, thin, dark in complexion with long hairs. Slept, only to wake up again next day at an unknown place, away far away from my home.

Today 25-Aug-2010, it has been exactly 6 years. But I still remember as if it was yesterday. I am still in contact with those two unknown and the other two (my classmates) have become past.

Help Them to Destroy Us.........

India is all set to help Pakistan to re-establish the flood affected area. The declared amount is worth $5 Million and the representatives are trying to shell out even more. Japan pledges to help worth $10 Million for the same cause. Well, I too believe that one should always help other in dire need and during the natural disaster. But helping Pakistan is out of question. How can GOI forgets what had happen last month during the peace talks? Instead of taking the blame for 26/11, the Pakistani representative back fired at our government. Since Independence, Pakistan has been threat to India. All the talks and measures have been failed. It's a known fact that Pakistan's Intelligence Unit (ISI) has link with various terrorist organization and is involved in funding them.


I suspect the money which Pakistan is going to get as relief fund will be used to fund the terrorist organizations rather than utilised for the welfare of their own people. Even a Pakistani reporter had once mentioned that the condition of Pakistan is worse because of their goverment's attitude. He even went on saying that India is prospering because they believe in developing their nation and not destroying other contrary to Pakistan where government is hell bent to destroy peace of India rather than developing the condition of their backyard.


I strongly believe that 26/11 is going to repeat itself very soon. And this time our own sweat will be used to bleed us. We are helping our greatest enemy to destroy us.

Sorry.......You are Forgiven

Chapter 1

I was getting late to board my train to Bilaspur. Running with luggage over head, shoulder and back. Shifted my focus from the path for a second and tumbled over a old man, counting his days. Shattered luggage, people staring, old man down and shivering, I tried to calm down. With fear, I stood up. Saw a bunch of people had gathered around, no one helping the old man. I offered hand to old man. With all the strength in his body, he stood up, erect. Fear in my face and eyes, thinking about the outcome of the careless behaviour of mine, causing agony to an old man. Prepared to take all the beating and scolding. I knew the mistake was mine. But it's not in anyone's hand to undo the past, rewind the time. Gosh, If only I were GOD, thought.


First thing I said was Sorry. Again and again repeating it. To my astonishment, the old man smiled at me and said "It happens son. I am glad that you realize your mistake. I hope you will be careful next time." Then addressing to crowd, "I am thankful to all of you for the concern you have showed for an old man. However, I would like you all to clear out and make room for others to move, so no one has to run like rabbit in open field trying to save itself from the eyes of flying Kite." Then he bowed to the crowd and made a silent exit.


Sitting at my berth on train, I was finding it hard to believe at the generousity showed by old man. My mind was constantly trying to pursue me that something was wrong. It was getting hard for me. I played the mental note of that incident again and again, as if looking for something unusual about the old man. None noted other than his clam behaviour and smiling face of a man in agony. Thinking again and again, I slept.

Chapter 2

I left from office and was driving my friends bike, alone. I had to take a left turn but the bus had pulled over there and the view was obscured. I speeded, overtaking the bus from right side. Out of nowhere a guy jumped over barricade and landed few feets away from me. I applied the brakes. That was insane. Never ever apply full brake while taking turn. With screeching sound of tyre, the bike skided and fell to ground. I was over thrown and  landed just ahead of the bus which had started moving. The driver of the bus saw me and applied brakes. I stood up. Looking at the bruises and injury I had sustained, rushed toward the bike. Engine was still running. Killed the ignition. Crying with pain, erected the bike. In the meantime a crowd was gathered. People from bus were down, watching as some amusement thing is going on. The guy because of whom all this happened was standing nearby in shock. He came slowly to me. He was repeatedly saying sorry. I saw fear in his eyes. I didn't said anything. Started the bike and went to my room.


Sitting and watching television, after treating my bruises and wound, I thought about the incident that happened on railway platform. How easily the old man had forgiven me! And there I was, with anger and rage in my eyes, trying not to smash the face of the guy because of whom I fell. Then the thought crossed my mind. Being aged and wise, the old man had seen the world enough. He had learned that the act of forgiveness is act of GOD and act hastly without thinking is that of devil. This is why he had forgiven me. I smiled and thanked the old man for teaching me an important lesson of life. Now I know that it's very easy to say sorry, but it takes a heart to forgive.




Famous Quotes :-


"When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free"


"To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness"


"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong".


"You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well"


"He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love"

Moral Police.................

From past few months, I am constantly reading newspaper as it's my habit and moreover it helps me in killing the time (not waste but kill) during office hours. Sometimes, I find it diificult to read few section of newspaper cause it has same content, only the name and location changes, or follow up of some old news. One such news which publishes almost every week without fail is about Honour Killing and the follow up of the cases related to it.

"Today one more couple was beaten to death for marrying outside their Gotra and caste by so called Khap Panchayat."

"The prime accused in the Honour Killing case, ________, was arrested last night in a remote location outside blah blah city."

And a full page dedicated to it. Comments of the relatives, governmennt, police and the accused.

In our country where people believe in GOD more than themselves, I wonder what compels them to take extreme action like killing someone in the name of honour? Or is it the characters of Krishna from Gita and Ram from Ramayan which influence them to take justice in their own hands? Do they believe that they are erasing evil and acting on behalf of GOD himself?

I don't believe in GOD, but I am sure HE is preparing for HIS avatar, if there is one.


Till then, I got a advice to all Moral Police out there "Start doing good work or you will die in hell".



Sub:- Letter from the Desk of Dev-Lok

To KHAP PANCHAYAT,

Respected Sir/Madam,

With all due respect, I would like to bring the case of Mr.Ravaan and Mr.Kansh (Krishna's Maternal Uncle) to your notice. In the start of their reign, they too forced their will and power over the common people and tried to be their GOD. But as you know, their name has gone down to the pages of histroy as Evil's Son and people hate them like anything.

So I request you all, to stop your terror of so called Honour Killing or you too will be faced with same consequences.

Truly Yours'
Name Not Specified.

What's up with HRs......................

Today one of my colleauge bid goodbye to Wipro Technologies. That brings the question, Why?

Why a person working for a reputed company files his/her resignation and switch to other company?

Well, there could be numerous reasons for doing so cause it takes a lot of planning and time to arrive at such a situation. Generally, people resign and switch to get a good salary hike. It's been observed that switching from one company to other gets you a hike of almost 30% (in general). Thats what we call standard market hike.

It's also been seen that when a person files his/her resignation, the HR of the company calls and ask for the reason. If it's known that the person is good at skills, he/she will be offered hike in salary and perks as the other company he/she is going to join have agreed to.

Moreover, it's also a known fact that most of the companies doesn't have any structure when it comes to salary of employees. A person coming from other company will be offered more salary than the one already working in the company having same level of experience. That bags the question of why not having a salary structure model in terms of experience? A person had spent few years of his/her life at your company and instead of giving him/her dues, companies hire someone from outside at much higher package. And then complain about the attrition rate.

To HR,

I request you guys out there to look into this matter with serious attitude. When a person leaves an organization, he/she takes the knowledge and experience of work culture with him/her. It's not the loss of the person leaving the organization, but the loss of organization if someone competent leave.

Sincerely Yours'
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Was Bharat Bandh Justified?

Bharat Bandh. We don't hear this word most often but every other year or so, sure. There had been numerous occassion when Bharat Bandh has been called for. Reasons vary time to time but motive same, Protest.

Protest against Inflation, rising Fuel cost etc etc.......

My personal view is that the fuel hike is justified. I am not going to explain Why though. And I am not accountable to do the same.

The Question here is Was the Bharat Bandh Justified?

I don't think so. It was totally uncalled for. The oppostion wanted something to create an uproar and they got one. They blew it out of proportion just to gain a soft corner in the heart of Common Man. I think they too would have done the same if they were ruling the Country. Fuel price hike was always round the corner. Doesn't matter how much effort is wasted in burying it, one day it had to surface. I really appreciate that UPA government had taken the bold step then avoiding the unavoidable.

From past 3 days every newspaper is taking about the hike and it's consequences on Common Man. But I really want to know how many cared about it, apart from oppositon and their goons. Common man was seen sitting at home, watching TV, enjoying the time being with family. Few were crying cause they can't do anything else. Taking vehicle out for a spin was out of question. Only option was to sit at home. What else a common man is supposed to do, right?

Here in Bangalore, where the tax on fuel is more, people are voicing to cut down the tax to decrease the effect of fuel hike on common man's pocket. CM said a big NO to it cause majority of government fund is generated through taxes only. The same is spent for the upliftment of the city and suburbs, though only a part. Everyone dreams about living in USA where streets are clean, medical facility are better, life insurance is good, overall better than India in terms of living standard. But how many knows that one has to pay flat 30% tax on each penny earned in USA and the government does not provide any kind of subsidy in fuel. In India we have slab system for tax, government still provides subsidy in petrol, diesel and LPG. But all we know is to crib about everything. Oh! government has increased the fuel prices, now how am I gonna survive. But We don't cut down in our other expenses. If the rates of Jeans and T-Shirts increases, thats OK with Us cause those are imported goods and have brand Values. Spare Jeans, but I can gurantee you that you can have a pair of Shirts/Blouse or Pants/Skirts for lesser money and much better in quality and fitting, if get it stitched from a tailor. But No, that is out of question. That is not a well known Brand, That is not Imported material. But in case of petrol, we start crying. Don't anyone see that a major part of fuel consumption is imported from other country.

Alright, leave all that. Coming again to Bandh, I want to get your attention towards the loss of Business it caused. Business worth Million of Crores was put to hold. Damages to public property due to agitation was there. Who is gonna account for all this?

The question will always be there without any answer.

Do we really need these Bandhs? If not then why not protest against the Bandh?

The ball is your court Common Man. Decide.........

Songs that I can listen to..............ANYTIME

Shikayat hai - Jism


Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai
Jo Usko Mil Nahi Sakta
Jo Usko Mil Nahi Sakta Kya Uski Chaahat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai


Tukdo Tukdo Mein Mujhse
Roz Milne Wale Sun
Jab Mukammal Nahin Milna
To Koi Khwaab Na Bun
Tanha Tanha Hoon Mein
Mujhe Teri Zaroorat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai


Yeh Teri Zulfein Teri Aankhen
Uff Yeh Tera Pair Hai
Aur Khushboo Se Mehekta Hua
Yeh Gora Sa Badan
Jaanta Hoon Mein Lekin
Kisi Gair Ki Amanat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai


Bin Tere Mujhko Zindagi Se
Khauff Lagta Hai
Kishto Kishto Mein Mar Raha Hoon
Roz Lagta Hai
Is Liye Mujhko Apni
Zindagi Se Nafrat Hai
Mujhko Dil Se Yehi Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai
Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai Shikayat Hai





Maine Dil Se Kaha - Rog


Maine Dil se Kaha Dhoondh Lana Khusi
Na Samajh Laya Gam, Toh Ye Gam Hi Sahin,
Maine Dil se Kaha Dhoondh Lana Khusi
Na Samajh Laya Gam, Toh Ye Gam Hi Sahin,
Maine Dil Se Kaha................


Deewana Kaha Jaanta Hai, Khalish Hai Ye Kya Khala Hai
Saher Bhar Ki Khusi Se, Ye Dard Mera Pala Hai,
Jashn Ye Raas Na Aaye,
Maza Toh Bas Gam Mein Aaya hai.........
Maine Dil se Kaha Dhoondh Lana Khusi
Na Samajh Laya Gam, Toh Ye Gam Hi Sahin,


Kabhi Hai Ishq Ka Ujala, Kahin Hai Maut Ka Andhera,
Batao Kaun Bhes Hoga, Main Jogi Banu Ya Lootera,
Kai Chehre Hai Is Dil Ke,
Na Jaane Kaun Sa Mera............
Maine Dil se Kaha Dhoondh Lana Khusi
Na Samajh Laya Gam, Toh Ye Gam Hi Sahin,


Haazaro Aise Raaste The, Jo Tay Karne Chale The,
Rahein Magar Chal Padi Thi, Aur Peeche Hum Reh Gaye The,
Kadam Do Char Chal Paye,
Gire The Tere Dar Pe.............
Maine Dil se Kaha Dhoondh Lana Khusi
Na Samajh Laya Gam, Toh Ye Gam Hi Sahin,



 
Chamakte Chand Ko - Ghulam Ali



Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala,
Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala,
Meri Aawargi Ne Mujhko Aawara Bana Daala,
Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala..................


Bada Dilkash, Bada Rangeen Hai Ye Sehar Kehte Hai,
Yahan Par Hai Hazaaron Ghar, Ghar Mein Log Rehte Hai,
Mujhe Is Sehar Ne Galiyon Ka Banjara Bana Daala
Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala..................


Main Is Duniya Ko Aksar Dekh Kar Hairaan Hota Hoon,
Na Mujhse Ban Saka Chota Sa Ghar Din Raat Rota Hoon,
Khudaya Tune Kaise Ye Jahaan Sara Bana Daala,
Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala...................


Yahin Agaaz Tha Mera, Yahin Anjaam Hona Tha,
Mujhe Barbaad Hona Tha, Mujhe Nakaam Hona Tha,
Mujhe Takdeer Ne Takdeer Ka Maara Bana Daala,
Chamakte Chand Ko Toota Hua Taara Bana Daala....................

Roller Coaster Ride.............

Last three weeks were very happening in both my personal life and professional life.

I was in free pool from last 5 months almost. Then my manager called me up one fine night around 10 just to tell me to prepare for a client interview for Nokia project. I got excited for a min, but deep down at my heart, I was not willing to work on that project. The guys who are already there are complaining about the work load. If that is not enough, the location is too far from where I am staying presently. Well I waited for the call next day. But I didn't got any words from the Clients/Nokia Project People. I waited the whole week for the call. When nothing was happening, I got call for the INQ mobile project. First time out of 5 calls, I cracked the interview round with Tech Lead. I felt a sense of happiness cause I didnt had to change the location. But fate was having something else in the basket. I was called again for the interview. I did well again, but they refused to allocate me in that project cause Client was asking for atleast 4+ exp. I feel like cursing those guys who took my interview. Not a big deal, I thought. When there was not even a ray of hope, a tunnel of light opened in front of me. I was offered Toshiba Project. For that, I had to go to Sarjapur office of Wipro technologies. 25Km approx from the place I am staying and 1.5 hrs of journey by bus. Phew.......... Had to comply to the request. No other choice, but to say Yes. It's been a week there now, still no system has been allocated to me, no KT (Knowledge Transfer), nothing. That was what happened in my professional life. Time for Personal now.

Remember my Blind Date. Got a call from her one day. She was getting married. She invited me to attend her marriage function. But, I being the dumbass thought otherwise. Didn't showed up. Went to buy books for cracking CAT. Yes guys, I am writing CAT for the first time. Finally, I decided to increase the no of head count appearing for CAT this time. From last two weeks, I am trying to study Logical Reasoning which are not logical at all, Data Interpretation (Only god knows what's that). Giving 1 hr from my free Schedule to studies. So generous of me, what say? Last thrusday, while going to office, I got my pocket picked, again. Someone very smartly took the phone out of my pocket and went down from Bus. I am loosing the tag of Mr.Careful at fast pace. That was when I decided to buy a Bike. Thanks to my elder brother, his friend "Deva Bhaiya", Vikas and my close friends,  a new stylish bike (Unicorn Dazzler) is  parked at my premise. I am so happy........ 

Time to go for a little drive.................See you later guys..............

Vrrrrrooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmm

One Down..............

Last Friday, I was in Mumbai to attend one of my very close friend's (PINAL) engagement ceremony. Today, friends doesn't even showup for marriage and there we were, a bunch of fanatics travelled all the way to attend Engagement Ceremony, that too on weekday. So I think you have got the idea how close that friend of our is? Anyway, for me it was a blessing in disguise. I needed a break from work (free pool to be precise). And when you get a chance to meet your favourite buddies, never think twice (my policy). I don't believe in the institution of marriage, but I went to see my friend smile and blush. He might have not got the girl of his dreams but I am sure, the girl, he is going to marry will become his dreams eventually. :-). I was very pleased to meet his fiancee. She is beautiful, lovely, full of joy and a great company to have. But I do regret that Pinal is Marwari. Want to know why? Attend a friends marriage who is Marwari and a millionaire, you will get the answer. There are few things worth trying than learning from others experience. :-)


Of all my friends, the equation now is ONE DOWN.


Oh! Almost forgot to mention........ Never ever take your eyes from your belongings while passing from Kalyan Junction Railway Station. Lost my new RBK shoes. :-(

Surviving IT Industry..........Secret revealed

It's been more than an year in IT Industry, for me as a developer. In this period, most of my time was spent in learning. Honestly I was in bench/free Pool cooling my boots :-). It's difficult to spend 9.5 hrs at office when you are in free pool or bench. But there are a lots of way to clear the blues. For more details, Check my blog. No, I am not going to revise it again. It's about surviving IT Industry. So here are few tips :-

1. Your Manager is not GOD and he/she is not the one paying your salary. Never take shit from them. Show some attitude.
2. If you have a girlfriend/boyfriend, throw her/him out of your life before they do.
3. Learn to say NO.
4. Never take work to home irrespective of the load.
5. Never discuss office during hangout with friends.
6. Visit some place which is quiet and peaceful every alternate month.
7. Never make plans for weekends if you are in Project.
8. Never commit for a deadline if the project is of short duration.
9. Rent/Buy a room near to office location to minimize travelling time.
10. Always insist on e-mails for communication. (And save those for future references)
11. Never tell your weakness to your managers and collegues.
12. Never compare yourself with others. Very Important. Most of the time leads to inferiority complex.
13. Must find a way to relax yourself in stressfull situation. Never loose your temperature.
14. Always apply for leave in advance.
15. Always be ready to learn something new and creative. Doing same kind of work leads to boredom.

Very important thing, here i am not talking about just going to office and saving your day. This is about surviving IT Industry and walking out everyday with your hands held high.

Keep doing the good job guys.

I might have forgot to mention few important points. If you have any, please feel free to add them in comment section.

A Professional Year !!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday, May 4th, is one of the most important day in my life. May 4th is the day my Dad was born, back in 1958. May 4th 2009 is the day when I started my professional life.

I still remember my training days at Wipro Technologies in Chennai. Meeting college friends after long time. But the best part was that I met my best friends (only 2 were missing). After a year of completing my engineering and wandering jobless, I was quite excited about joining. Everyday I used to get up early so that I can reach on time for training (Dressed in Formals). 2 rigorous months of training, and then everything went haywire. We were assigned to different department and were asked to report to different locations all over India. Most of my friends were moved out of Chennai.


I still remember the day I met my Supervisor. I used to think, Manager and Supervisor are very intelligent. But my thought met the brutal reality. My supervisor was one of the most annoying person I had ever met. He wanted me to learn new technologies and expected to take 3 sessions daily on Java, J2ME and J2EE. Ask him for a project at, say Pune and he will make sure you never get a chance to go to Pune. All said, I think he is good at heart. He did cared for us. But still sometimes, I feel like hitting him when he don't reply to mails. :-)


I still remember the day I was asked to move to Bangalore. I was quite happy going out of Chennai, but was little sad about my dear friend (Room mate). I was assigned a project. Never got a chance to work on the Project for which I was transferred. Then got a chance to work on a challenging Project. Had to finish it in 2 months. Did it hard way. Now again in free pool from last 3 months. No regrets. :-)


Note:- From the day I came to bangalore, there was only one day when I was dressed in complete Formals. The enthu and spark are still there. Still eager to work late night if project demands, but first thing first, need a project to work on (Not desperate though). Now I am economically sound too.

P.S. I want to thank my seniors for helping me through bad and sad times at office.

Don't want to be Murdered, I want to Die.........

I don't know how many people think about the day they will die, how many think about the way they die. But call me crazy or mental, I think alot about the way I want to say goodbye to this beautiful life. From past 2 weeks I was writing the below paragraphs, most of which might not make any sense. I tried hard that it rhymes. Here it goes:-

Don't want to be Murdered, I want to Die

Terrorists kill people, I don't know why,

One day I ll meet the same fate,

Just a mere thought make me Cry,

Don't want to be Murdered, I want to Die

Don't want to be victim of Earthquake,

Don't want to run from Tsunami so High,

Don't want death in face of accident,

Don't want a bullet through Head or Thigh,

Don't want to be Murdered, I want to Die

Before embracing death with my open Arms,

Every possible thing, I want to Try,

I want to live life to fullest, enjoy every Moment,

I don't want to regret while closing my Eyes,

I want to die in peace without sheding Tears,

I don't want to be Murdered, I just want to DIE.

P.S. It's still unfinished. There are more lines to add in the middle part.

Lies

We have been taught many things since our childhood. Sometimes it's school teacher giving lecture on text printed in books and sometimes it's our Parents teaching us the lesson of life. Most of time they taught us truth. But unwillingly and unknowingly, they had told us many lies too. Here are few of them:-

1. Hard Work Pays :- I completely disagree with this. There has been many incidence in my life where I have seen people doing the hard work and getting nothing in return. Just few months back, I was working on a project having a short deadline. I was sure that it will take a lot from us to finish this on time. Working late night and on weekends, we did succeed in doing so. My colleague who had done the most part didn't got the recognization. We were told to be awarded. It's been 3 months and nothing had happen. So next time when someone tells you this, you know what you have to do.
2. Everything Happens for a Reason :-  Oh come on, Since when losing things in life has been boon for anyone. Losing your mother or father in some accident had happened for something good? Oh yes, They have left their wealth for you to enjoy. Getting kicked out from job in recession is good? Why not, now you know that you were just a employee at your company. Your company is not your family. To much for just a realization, isn't it. There is a positive side to everything, but considering the same as good is not alright mate.
3. God is Watching :- Look at the population of this world dear. Do you really think GOD has time for everyone. Or has HE started recruiting others to keep a watch on us? :-) Got the point.
4. Be Happy With What You Have :- If we started to feel happy with whatever we have now, then there will be no progress. We will never go for excellence. We will live the same monotonous life. The motto of life is to achieve your heart's Desire and not to be happy with what you have.
5. Good And Evil :- Pick a single guy who has not heard stories of Heaven and Hell. What are they exactly. Hypothetically, Heaven is a place where you will land up after doing good things in your life. The place is full of good souls and Angels. Similarly, Hell is where you go after doing bad things in your life. A place to torture you even after death. Now If I ask you to define Good and Bad, what's gonna be your answer. Whatever you do is Good for someone and Bad for others. Who's keeping count of that. Keep doing what you think is good for you.
6. Life is Wonderful :- Since When? Life was wonderful when there was only Adam and Eve living in our Earth. Since then Life has been a continous journey of pain and sorrow with few light moments.
7. Society is Important :- We humans totally believe in living in OUR society. Why we need a society to live our life? What society gives you back? Nothing. We humans made this society according to our needs. Society needs us, We don't need society to live our own life. So, if you want to marry anyone outside your society, here the advice, Go ahead and do it. Cause even if you ll marry soomeone from your society, your so called Society is not going to pay your bills.
8. Patience Pays :- Time doesn't wait for anyone. Move with time or you will be left behind is the success mantra of today's generation. Impatience is the new buzz down the streets. What are you gonna do? Sit back and relax for the things to come out your way or to go for it full throttle. Over to you.

There may be more lies. It depends on one's prespective. My advice is "Believe in things which are good for you. All the rest are philosophical".


P.S. I agree that point 6 is debatable. Even I believe Life is wonderful and full of fun and joy.