Peace of mind... Take Home #271

Passing on the responsibilities to the right person at right time is very important. If not happiness always, peace of mind is assured every time we do so. 

Movie: Krrish 3 - The Indian Superhero With The Indian Emotions!

Some movies stand tall to bring the directors' thoughts close to the crowd rather than bringing the hero, graphics, action etc.  Here in this particular movie, the thought of 'Krrish' has come very close to the audience, especially to the little ones. I watched this movie along with theatre full of audience among whom the kids were more than half, higher than ever. The so named 'Indian Super Hero' has done it once again, and this time more in terms of money than craziness. He was successful, or I must say more than successful, in his last attempt 'Krrish'. 

The newbie of Rakesh Roshan has every graphic in it, which reaches out to the audience to their amusement. For those who watch the other superhero films, their own expectations stand against them on the way to appreciate this movie. But for those, who wishfully watch this movie to find out the Indian-natured superhero, it turns out to be good if not perfect. The one shot that I will remember for my life is the flight shot with Krrish standing at the front tire of it. A potentially crazy one, and ambitious too. 

The superhero, an Indian by birth, has all the emotions of any typical Indian. Family comes first, helping comes first too. Reddened eyes reflect the love. Excitement about his would-be baby shows the ultimate happiness. Dad is every kid's hero, and for this superhero, his dad is already a brainy-superhero. A super match. Vivek Oberoi fitted well in the 'Kaal' character and of course in the well designed wheelchair which is also a brilliant choice by the director. I loved the beginning and ending of the movie although I did not completely understand the science behind all that was shown. That matters less, anyway.

Coming to the other side of my thoughts about this movie, the story could have been in more depth. It should not have been just about an unborn baby or a person who was born purely out of experiments. The 'Ma' or 'Daadi' are the words unused, who were potentially characterized in the earlier two parts of the movie. Kangana has done justice to her role but I think the role itself could have been revamped by inserting more interesting emotions into it. It was more like a barbie girl with don-like killer expressions, which according to me did not suit well. Personally, I hated the idea of using 'tongue' for fights. I had to close my eyes almost every time it came out. Even now I feel the irritation all throughout my nerves!

Moving on, it's been a good experience in the theater. This is the kind of a movie which has to be watched on the big screen. May be that's the reason why it has made all those records in money-making. Well tried. I hope more Indian superhero films rock the audience in future. Certainly, Krrish is an inspiration for all such. 

You may try...!

In any relationship, the more you know each other, the better you get connected to each other. The best way to each other's heart is to know about each other's childhood, those days, those memories, the things they liked, the days they struggled, the games they played and hence the after-math happened at home etc. Once you know each other's pure thoughts of those younger years, it's easy to make them feel happy at number of occasions. It varies from person to person what they prefer of all those memories from earlier days. That's what is up to their partner to find out and hence to act. I believe this is certainly a way to strengthen the bond as well as to keep it going for long. 

You may try!

The Farewell, Well Deserved ** For You Sachin #3 **

The last day of the career which ran for twenty four years could not get better than yesterday. It would have appeared the same for everyone who watched Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell day after the end of his two hundredth test match. The great man did bid farewell to the game amidst his family, friends, team, and of course his long time fans. His speech in full length of emotions was the highlight of the day and probably one of the highlights of his admirable career. Good that he could maintain that composure and fully utilized the once in a life time chance to express himself and thank all the deserved!

Enough is written, shown and said about Sachin and his career milestones. I‘d here mention about my mind’s journey with this great man’s personality.

Sachin Tendulkar: The name that is very famous and perhaps the mostly repeated in the record books of cricket. Ask his fans to know the rest. A famous public figure here in India and always has been a brand ambassador of Indian sports. Be it any game or sport, more than ninety percent of the players agree to fact that he is an inspiration, a legend, a trend setter.  Less like a celebrity and more like a person next door, Sachin, although has spoken emotions very less number of times to the crowd, has been successful in winning millions and millions of hearts. People do every possible thing for him, to see him, to watch his innings and so on. It might appear as endless madness, but even if it is true, there is some magic in this madness. Being able to enjoy his gesture is a bliss, a real bliss it feels.

Writing about him has been special to me. There have been numerous occasions on when I’ve written about him and cricket here in this blog. As I’ve always said, sports bring out the best writer in me, as per me. Every time I wrote about cricket, I got connected to the game and the players a bit more. Among the many players about whom I have written here, Sachin has been special and will remain to be so. When I started knowing him or liking him, I was just into the first year of my teenage. Probably that’s one of the main reasons why I used to go crazy about him. Later it turned out to be liking, which felt very pure from inside. And even today it does appear the same. I feel so lucky and blessed to be able to enjoy it all these years and even today. It feels as if I’m happy for some portion of me. As if I’ve achieved something too!

I must confess. It was not the same good boat throughout. There were plenty of occasions when I got angry on him and used bad words. That was out of sheer disappointment which fortunately never lasted for more than a minute every time. The sportive spirit and the connectivity to the sports men I’ve developed over the years have always come into the show and bring me back to the normally thinking position. I must apologise to him for all such minutes! May be, he deserved some of them for the way he played but never for the intention with which he played. Sorry Sachin.

Thank you is not enough for all that he has been doing. It’s not that every day you get to see players like him getting retired. On this occasion, a heartfelt thank you makes great sense. But I’m worried what all I shall mention why I’m thankful to him. Thank you Sachin, for the happiness, for the memories, for the inspiration, and for the way you have carried yourself. Learnt a lot from you!

I’m one of those who believe that records are meant to be broken. Also, I’m one of those selfish persons, who want to see another Indian rewriting the record of this great man. Well, country name would not matter much although the selfishness might get hurt some way, if there comes a player who surpasses this batting maestro, it would be another great era to be part of. Tendulkar’s era is gone beautifully.

One wish I’ve, in fact I’ve been having, is to read a biography or an autobiography of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, a frankly written one well like the one on Steve Jobs; as bigger as that and as frankly written as that. Sachin must show interest in writing and publishing this. He must write it for his family, friends, fans and of course for the generations to come. For the family to know how were his unexpressed emotions like. For friends to convey the beauty of friendship. For the fans to tell them how it like hearing Sachinnn..Sachin while coming to bat in a big match. And for the next generations to make them believe that there lived a man called Sachin Tendulkar and so that they will be sure of his existence and he was not really that 'god', he was a pure human.

This is it for now ** For You Sachin**. I’m sure I will keep getting opportunities to write about him. For him and against him; in any case I will enjoy writing about him.

Good bye Sachin and Thank You!

The Ultimate... Take Home #270

Enjoying someone's success feels good, and being able to do so is a bliss. Getting inspired from all that and to use the inspiration at right place to learn and grow in your own field is the ultimate. 

Grab each one... Take Home #269

It is so important to keep aside the tears of joy and say how thankful you are to the people who have been there for you, with you throughout your journey towards success. Not too many chances come your way to do so. Grab each one.

Thanks to Sachin for delivering that wonderfully emotional speech. That's probably one of the best ones I've heard in the recent times. I loved the emotions and expressions of him, especially the typical Indian natured ones.

Better keep trying... Take Home #268

Giving it up shows that you are lack in confidence not just in yourself but also in miracles. You never know. Better keep trying until the last chance.

The last innings is played. History is made! - ** For You Sachin #2 **

In the so named 'Sachin's Farewell Test', India is on the verge of huge  victory on the home soil against the visiting Windies side. The decent 74 made by the man of the moment, Sachin Tendulkar, will be recorded and remembered as the last innings of his twenty four years of cricketing career. As the Wankhede gave the standing ovation, the little master left the field for one last time after getting out. The fact that Sachin will not be seen with the bat again in the professional cricket has made many eyes wet, including mine needless to mention. That much used to we have all become to this man.

Even since I've known cricket I've known him. I watched some matches for him, only for him. And the millions of fellow fans have always been there to give company, who have also watched the match for him. there would not have been any best occasion to retire than his two hundredth test. I along with many have been believing that the decision of his retirement shall entirely be left to him. I feel really proud about his this decision which has come just in right time.

Henceforth, you can never hear, "Is Sachin there at crease?". You never have to answer "What's Sachin's score?". You will never get a chance to do the very famous feat, switching off the TV or changing the channel after Sachin gets out. No waiting for the second wicket to go down in a test. No need to rush to the TV for the first ball when India bat in a ODI. For person who is not aware of cricket or Sachin, reading the above lines would mean knowing something. And for his hardcore fans, like me, the above lines have been the part of life and fully emotion-bundled. Now it's going to take time to get used to a different routine or may be need not at all for the rest of the life. He is one in a generation. So as our worship for him. That cannot be spared another time for anyone. It's once for all. And now it's done. 

His determination to perform well and the honesty towards his team and country have been inspiring me since years. They will continue to do so. His memories are going to remain, as best and closest. 

He has had his ups and depths in his career. Of course they are part of the game. His composure and willingness to perform again are incredible. Everytime he gets duck out the heart sinks. And on a century, it sings. Well, a lot to learn from this great man from India. 

Thanks to the Sachin Mania. Because of which certain incidents from past could be learnt. How unfair life is with some great people at times! I've learnt lately that Don Bradman was duck out in his last innings which made him leave the ground in tears. Since when I've read that, I'm unable to digest it fully. For such a great player, life should have been little more fairer than it was. Well, as we always say, that's life. And you have to accept the things and move forward. Since when I read the above, I was worried if history repeats itself. Fortunately no. Sachin got a pretty decent and purposeful 74. That's perfectly alright.

A day to go, most probably, for the legendary man's career to end. I'd love to watch the proceedings live. I think I will have to manage it out tomorrow somehow. Let me see!

It's been Sachin, Sachin and Sachin that is going on since last couple of days. It feels really good and not at all hectic. I think there is no fatigue in thinking or writing about him. But I must stop this post here for now. A day to go; hope it will be memorable for Sachin, who deserves it the best that it could be.

"In victory, learn where to stop" - ** For You Sachin #1 **

In one of the recent books I've read, it is written - " In victory, learn where to stop". Although I was aware by the time I read the book that Sachin had announced his retirement, I could not imagine his picture while I was reading through the content related to the above line. But today as I sat to write about him, the first thing that did strike to my mind was the same line "In victory, learn where to stop". Having been the player a nation prayed for and the world loved for all these years, Sachin Tendulkar has stepped into his final moments of being a cricketer on the field. He is stopping it, as per me, at the best time!

Over 400 ODIs, the first ever double hundred in ODI cricket, 100 centuries in career, 200 test matches played, world cup victory, IPL championship, Champions' league win and numerous other innings and few memorable spells, this is how Sachin's kitty is filled with joy and memories. Of all these years of play, he as a player and as a cricketer, has turned out to be the game's true figure. The nation's true hero. One of the world's true sportsmen. 

Sachin's last test was being watched. And it was doubtful if we were watching the last test of Sachin or of India or of cricket itself. Huge excitement. Anything-can-be-done kind of nature to reach out to the live screens. Four runs got cheered as if it was his half-century. Every single run got applauds, standing applause for most of the cases.  It was more than fun watching the live show. More than anything, it was more than inspiring. The way the little master was constructing the innings was superb. Goose-bumps passed all throughout. I think that experience is only one of it's kind that I'd ever got or I might never get in future. The one only by the one and only Sachin Tendulkar. 

Having your family around, and that too for the first time in the career of 24 years, itself is a big creator of pressure. Your name gets chanted for so long and in such a high voice, you calmly get prepared to bat. You bat as if you are not aware why all that around you happening is happening. You wait for your partner at the end of the day, for him to come down and join you on the other end of the pitch. It's simply not that every you and me can do. It's not that blessing as it appears. It's the best test you have undergone. And Sachin, you are the only one who has handled it not just aptly but also inspiringly as well. Hats off to you and of course, Thank You. 

Please go on to make more runs tomorrow and along with that create a record. A record, that cannot probably be broken in immediate years. 

Win the run... Take Home #267

In any life's run, the most habituated we are to the relaxation, the near we are to the losing streak to come. Do not get relaxed more than needed. Win the run. 

Things settle down... Take Home #266

Things settle down, maybe a day or two late, but they do. In tough times, whereas the actual problem causes some amount of trauma, the rest of the trouble, which probably is the largest part, is caused by our thinking about the so called 'what-people-think' and by the attitude of unacceptance of the problem 'as the problem that we do not deserve'. 

Even though the things settle down someday, unless we learn how to handle the problems and hence gain the confidence, things are not actually settled.

Back from vacation, back to work!

The joyous vacation has come to an end. A long vacation this time has charged me up, fully. As expected and as like every time, leaving home proved no fun. Vacation is always good except the last day! Although the last day pours immense amount of love on you, the same love makes it tough for you to accept that you are actually going to leave soon. Even after experiencing the so called 'Last Day's' feelings many a number of times so far, I'm yet to learn how to handle it. Of course, certain amount of emotions have come under control, it's long way to go. Someone said, practice makes man perfect. And I think, no practice under the sun can make a woman emotionless on the last day of stay after a vacation with her family. 

As I sat in the vehicle to start my return journey, I felt as if I did go no where between the first day of the vacation and the last day. I felt as if nothing happened in between. I got into the vehicle twenty five days back and now I got into it again, where twenty five days flashed away from memory all of a sudden. As the train approached the destination while I was going home, my heart freshened up and when the train started leaving the same station on my return journey, tears could not be stopped. Thoughts of home could not be managed from they being the every cause of every tear drop. Life has to move on. As the train moved on, I started thinking about those things which I left back when I started for the vacation. The work. The flat. The colleagues and friends in Pune. 

When the more than full mail box welcomes you, it feels great. I'm not sure if everyone feels the same. But I did feel great. It shows your importance. It shows the hard work you put in to get to the position you are in. It made me happy and immediately thoughtful about the plan to clear the mailbox. It took quite a sometime and the Diwali-hit quiet office surroundings allowed me to get updated of the happenings with peace of mind. And then what, back to normalcy! 

The two day weekend has helped me in completing the domestic work. At the same time, it has once again charged me up to be ready for the work to come. Many a topics to write on, including the most happening of these days, Sachin's last few days to wear the Indian cap as a player. But right at the moment, my heart goes for those in Philippines, who have seen a worst hit by the typhoon. Hope every thing gets well soon. I'll write more and signing off for now. See you. Good day.

Happiness and Legacy...!

Smile runs the world. 

Power rules the world. 

Never let the smile fade away, tough times have to go away. Keep smiling not just to stay happy but also to spread the happiness. Wear it and let it be as your arrow-handler. 

Adopt power, take control to an extent that you can handle. And keep upgrading your handling capabilities time to time. Extend your fences beyond comfort. 

Life means all. 

Smile and Power. 

Peace and Control. 

Happiness and Legacy. 

Motivation is all that needed... Take Home #265

Motivation is all that is needed. Be it the work you like to do or the task that you hate to perform but have no choice, put your best to find certain motivation. And the rest will be done by you yourself. 

Success and failure... Take Home #264

Success is a celebration. Failure is a lesson. Not to end it there, it will be very handy to learn from successes as well and analyze the failures to find happiness and hence the confidence for the attempt made.

Bring home work, not office!

Having been part of corporate culture for five years now, I think I can guess it right. Often, work follows most of us home. If having no laptop is a curse at work, having laptop may cost your time with dear ones, family. Off the record, not having a laptop can be a blessing in disguise at times. At the same time, you have to be prepared to lose a certain edge over others that otherwise you can effortlessly have when it comes to work. Although it does not matter much if you bring home work from office, what that probably matters is when you bring your office itself to home. I mean, the pressures, the words of colleagues or rather that of boss most of the times, the deadline alarms etc. Working for an hour or two in excess does not cost you much. At times, that again gives you the extra edge you deserve. But thinking about office for an extra hour is sufficient enough to ruin a date with your spouse. Or may be to thrash the moods of your kids or other family members. 

Easier said than done and that's exactly why it makes sense to put an extra ounce of effort in making it as a habit to leave back office where it is supposed to be after the day at work. Such a skill cannot be owned in a day or two. It takes years in some cases to be able to overcome the unnecessary stress taking mentality. Fortunately, stress taking is one's own trait and not a rule, like you have to swipe your card every day. Traits can be managed and not rules. And certain rules can never be changed, they can only be broken.

One who comments your work cannot complement your spouse for a good job he or she has done at home or towards improving your personal relationship. Your manager has absolutely no idea what your kids expect from you in bedtime stories. You need to acknowledge your spouse and you need to be there for your kids at bedtime. Not being able to do or be so can make you regret at some or the other moment in life. Hence it'd be great to be in the role that you are supposed to be as the day progresses. As an employee in the office, as a daughter/son at time, as a father/mother to your kids. Mixing up too  many roles or misplaying the roles is a bad idea, very bad one indeed. 

Issues will  settle down. If not today, tomorrow. As long as you believe in your capability, you stay relaxed. Or if unfortunately you are not a believer of your own power or if you need guidance in solving certain problems, better be open and honest in surfacing out the problems before people. Most of the times, they appreciate it by trying to reach you out to provide suggestions. This in no way brings you down, as a matter of fact, every one has to go through that phase some or the other day. No one is perfect and cannot be too! This can drastically bring down the stress levels you have to face otherwise. Sharing lighter moments with team-mates or cubicle mates can also prove to be a great stress busters. In my case, this is one of the powerful arrows I release against stress. Be open to listen to the suggestions given by others.

At the time of decision making, be yourself and be responsible for your decisions be it results in any. Good or bad. Successful or unsuccessful. profitable or loss. Owning up the responsibility makes a better sense than pointing out finger to the one who suggested you to do so. After all, it was your decision and you could have decided something else as well and you did not. At the time of failure it hurts obviously. But that experience gives you extra edge again when you face a different problem next time. And that time, you may be out of too much stress as you have the past experience. 

All the above are only few of the ways to reduce stress, unnecessary one. You know yourself better and you can chart out the stress release ways better for yourself. Which suit your mentality and attitude. Better go by that and not by what others have to say and for that matter the above said as well. 

Bring home work, and not office. Have a happy life with a happy life style. 

Unexpected results & miracles!

It's not that the game is unpredictable always. Rather, it is since the thoughts of players, the way they handle the situations and their reactions at important times are so unpredictable that we often get to see unexpected results. And they are widely called as miracles as well.

Courtesy: Usain Bolt's Autobiography. 

While reading through the Bolt's story the above lines popped up in my mind. I usually wait till the end of the read and then summarize my thoughts. But this one could not be stopped as it is so generic. At the same time I do believe that Bolt is not a miracle. He is a human being turned a brand with all his efforts put into his favourite ever, track and field. Not a miracle. And hence no correlation to him absolutely w.r.t. the above.

Marriage, a beautiful bond indeed!

Marriage,

A beautiful bond to live for;

A commitment for life time.

Living life king size is the best wish a person can make. While we forget that we are in reality and keep ourselves busy in charting out our wishes, a few, in fact a lot things happen for and against us. When it comes to an individual's life, it's somehow predictable as we are more or less aware of what's going on. Whereas when it's about two souls living together, helping each other's dreams, respecting each other's views irrespective of liking or hating, it's deeply unpredictable what would be the next. How each word that you say can turn into. How easily you can mess it up. It's even more challenging to manage through the odds, which are not so uncommon. 

That's what makes sense to live through the days and find out happiness not just for you two, but for two families. 

Marriage, a beautiful bond indeed.

Here sending my wishes to my sweet sister and a fellow blogger Yamini and her husband. A happy marriage anniversary. May you guys make it to the perfect!

Caught on wrong foot... Take Home #263

After getting caught on wrong foot, it's difficult to step ahead, again. Nonetheless, energy along with the competitive spirit to use it in right direction can help you focus for a better future.  

Be hopeful and open to be guided by those whom you believe in.

Opportunity... Take Home #262

Being open for different opportunities, waiting for the deserving one and grabbing the one just in right time are the open secrets for success. Opportunities do not come everyday. When they come, welcome them with smile and give your best. 

Catch holding...

Often, it feels as if simple things bother you and you stay stubborn while facing some of the toughest problems. In reality, you can get bothered of bigger problems or you can stay unmoved of simple things. It's all within you and your thoughts. Catch holding of one's own fears and thoughts which are majorly due to past experiences is one of the important things to practice. 

Neither every problem ends up unsuccessfully nor that the so called small things cannot bother you. In life, give attention to every single thing the way it deserves. Capability to estimate the deservingness improves with experience, not necessarily with the number of years lived! 

After a long time, posting from home!

It's been more than couple of years since I posed from home! Of course, it feels great to be able to do so this time. My visits to home are comparatively less! Not more than twice a year. Every time I'm home I prefer to spend time with family and friends and definitely not with Internet. But this time, as it's a long holiday and due to the changed priorities at work and personal life, I'm using my Photon connection for the first time in holidays. Well, the new laptop ensures at least ten hours battery back up and for me it really does not matter if the power cut is on! 

I thought I will have time to catch up with some of my fellow bloggers' spaces as I'm on holidays. And I'm on holidays and that's exactly why I'm very busy with laziness. It's been almost a week at home and my first post comes today. That's evident enough of my activity at home! Another dimension to my laziness. 

Having mom around makes you feel so carefree that you do not bother much about here and there happenings in the kitchen, especially in the mornings. I'm not a late-waker but I do not touch a single work myself unless mom says. Whereas in Pune, I jump into kitchen from bed. Well, I do not think it's any different from a typical style. 

Mom and Dad take good care of the garden at home. It's all greenery around. Since it's been raining this season in Andhra, the plants appear as if they are taking care of themselves. Not too many flowers although, plants are green enough to be beautiful. 

That's all for now. So many topics to catch upon. I'll pen down soon. Take care. Good day.

Having you around...

Having you around,

Life feels so good.

Life feels so good,

That I miss you otherwise.

Words do carry value, not language.

Words do carry value, not language.

Communication is all about conveying your thoughts to the other person through an easily understandable means. It need not necessarily be the fashion and style of your language. That comes last in the list. All it keeps your face value in a better position in other person's mind is rather your way of expression and not your way of pronunciation or accent. The later two can be noticed for the first time, or for few times, but what matters is the matter in what you say. The meaning and the usefulness of the same to the other person is so important that nothing can beat this in communication race. 

Along with making kids speak one specific language in schools, they shall also be taught of expressions, emotions and adding meaningfulness to what they speak. Not just the grammar, their thoughts behind what they speak shall also be noticed, highlighted before crowd in case of good and corrected one to one in case of certain negative shade exist in what they say. 

Education does not mean language. It shall mean the value that the words of an educated person carry. 

Loneliness... Take Home #261

When you are among people, you get used to people. When you are alone, you get used to yourself. Though it does matter to be amidst the people, loneliness teaches you the most simple lessons in the hardest ways. All in all, both ways you gain!