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Bannargatta National Park, Bangalore

Bannargatta National Park, Bangalore

Happy New Year 2015

My Best Collection Of Plant Photography - Year 2014

CII Logistics & Supply Chain Forum 2014



CII Institute of Logistics (CII IL) was established by Confederation of Indian Industry as a Center of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain.

At CII Institute of Logistics, it has created a platform for the Industry to gain more insights into the emerging trends, industry specific problems of National importance and global best practices in logistics & supply chain management. CII enable the industry to cut down the transaction cost, increase efficiency, and enhance profitability and enable to sensitize and bring solutions to macro level issues.

Recently, CII IL established “Logistics & Supply Chain Forum” in several major cities. The first such Forum is in New Delhi. The members are from Logistics and Supply Chain fraternity from all industry segments located in and around New Delhi. I am glad to be the member of this forum.  

This particular Forum is to share knowledge and discuss key initiatives.

This Forum would have a two major objectives namely-

1. To address policy related issues which impact all the stake holders in the Supply Chain and escalate to concerned authorities for redressal in a unified and organized manner through the good offices of CII.

2. Share & gain knowledge through networking and interactive sessions.

My exclusive snaps (First row at Center) with the CII Delhi Forum Members held at CLARIDGES HOTEL, New Delhi

I Love My Garden

'He who plants a seed believes in tomorrow' - I Strongly believe :) ......

I love my Garden and the beauty it bring to me and others. It's therapy for me, like reading books are to some people. Knowing that I grew something myself is satisfaction whether it be come seeds I started or purchased the starter plants from a local garden center or nursery. I won a prize  for maintaining and decorating  my Garden for the first time in Year 2013 from Local Govt Authority, I never imagined before that in gardening I can get some reward and publish my name in local news paper. Now, I had reasonable amount of success and it gives me great pleasure to look at all my successes and to know I nurtured it from seed to a plant. 

My wife and me are the youngest on our court of 3 block houses, my house is at T-junction; most residents don't have much space to develop garden and they may only plant few container / pots each Seasons for color..anything else is evergreens or arborvitaes because they are low maintence. I have to have  greenery, flowers around me.

I love to see the beauty surround me and one day my neighbor walks by and Thanks me for beautifying our neighborhood. That is another reason why I love to grow greenery and flowers.  

This year my hanging pots &  bushes are lush with blooms, and I have been sharing with a lot of my neighbors. I just created a new vertical garden in the front  of our house so the neighbors infront of us would have something pretty to look at when they look out their windows.

I love to sit back and take snaps, enjoying my hard work.

I love the compliments from neighbors and friends.

I love talking about gardening with co-workers/friends/family.

I love the anticipation of "what will bloom next" or "what will my garden look like next week".

It is the most calming thing I can imagine. I joke that it is my therapy, but it isn't half way joking in truth.

Any time I can't get into the yard for even a couple of days, I notice am more tense and easier to anger.
Looking at the beauty in my gardens is one of the big pleasures in my life.

This will definitely be a life long hobby for me :)

I like it because it's exciting. I like to mix in colours and then wait out the full effects. It's like a new gift every spring - you forget what's in the groun and when they start popping out, what a sight it is. I think gardening is in my genetic code: the desire to dig soil, plant seeds, watch plants grow. Since childhood I am passionate about garden, my grand parents used to grow plants on the roof in small containers, bottles, usually recycled 

I wanted to share this with you because I find that there is so much trouble in this world, and it always becomes news. Here’s some great news to share about my green buddies! People’s hearts are good. People are generous. People want to make a positive difference. People can do what they are able, and make a big change for someone else. Young people are eager to help. This world is a kind place. Maybe if we remember that, it will help us to do what we can to make it that way. Make our environment green and clean.

Today, I just want to show you some pictures of the beauty that has happened because people gave generously of their friendship, their time, their creativity and their energy. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my blog.

I like the way it makes me feel about myself. To be able to grow something, nourish life and keep it alive. I actually feel proud of what I have accomplished. On a bad day when I beat myself up about something stupid all I have to do is go look at plants or pot something! I feel great about me!

Getting a Licence Does Not Make You a Driver! - By Mr. Prakash Iyer

He is 58 years old, bespectacled with distinguished silver grey hair. He’s spent 25 years working for one of India’s most respected corporate houses. I have learnt a lot from him. But it is unlikely you would have ever heard of him. His name is Karunan. And he worked with me as my driver.

Sometimes, the biggest lessons in life come from very unlikely sources. And as Karunan spoke to me one morning about his life and times, I thought young people would benefit from listening to what he has to say. Since Karunan will probably never be invited to deliver a convocation speech or a commencement address at a college, I decided to share those lessons with you. Here goes:

1. Getting a driving licence does not make you a driver. “I was 18 when I got my licence. But it was only after several months of driving a car that I actually learnt to drive, and became a real driver.” Young people must remember that. A licence is only a permit – and not a stamp of authority. An MBA does not make you a manager. It is only after you spend several more years learning on the job that you truly qualify to call yourself a manager. Many young people confuse getting a degree as signifying the end of their learning. Wrong. It’s just the beginning. A degree or a diploma – the licence – simply marks you out as someone qualified to learn from real life experiences. It doesn’t make you an expert.

2. The real world is very different from a classroom. “I learnt to drive a car. But my first job required me to drive a little tempo. The steering wheel was different, and so were the gears. I thought I knew how to drive – but I couldn’t even get the tempo started.” The world outside the classroom is a very different place. That’s as true for engineers and MBAs and accountants as it is for drivers. Get ready to get surprised.

3. Slog. Get your hands dirty. “I spent nights working as a cleaner. That’s when I learnt all about the insides of an automobile. Knowing what’s under the bonnet has made me a better driver today.” Most of the brightest marketing professionals in the country will tell you that they learnt their biggest lessons in the days they spent slogging in small towns selling soaps or colas. There’s no other way. If you want to be successful, work hard, dirty your hands – and go beyond your specific role.

4. In the early years, what you learn is more important than what you earn. “In my first job, the pay was bad but the boss was good. He gave me opportunities to learn, to make mistakes. He trusted me. I banged his tempo quite a bit – and while the dents were quickly repaired and touched up, the lessons I learnt remain firmly etched in my mind.” In your first job – don’t worry about your pay packet or the size of the organization. Get a good boss. A good mentor. That’s priceless.

5. Don’t worry about which car you drive. Focus on being a good driver. “I always wanted to drive the best cars – but rather than complain about having to drive a tempo or a school van or the city transport bus, I focused on driving well. I told myself that if I do that, the good cars will come. And they did.” Now that’s a great lesson. It’s not about the company. It’s about you. Do the best with what you have, wherever you are. Karunan spent fifteen years struggling in odd jobs before landing a driver’s job in one of India’s largest companies. We could all benefit by staying focused on doing a great job – rather than worrying about the next job, or the next promotion. Do a good job. Success and happiness will follow. Inevitably.

Those then are five fabulous life lessons from an unlikely guru. Follow Karunan’s advice and I guarantee they’ll make a difference to your career. And to your life!

The Four Principles Of Sprituality

It is not important whether you believe in spirituality or not, the four principles of spirituality apply to all from the moment one is born and will remain there till the end!


Four principles of spirituality

The First Principle states:

"Whomsoever you encounter is the right one"

This means that no one comes into our life by chance. Everyone who is around us, anyone with whom we interact, represents something, whether to teach us something or to help us improve a current situation.

The Second Principle states:

"Whatever happened is the only thing that could have happened"

Nothing, absolutely nothing of that which we experienced could have been any other way. Not even in the least important detail. There is no "If only I had done that differently, then it would have been different". No. What happened is the only thing that could have taken place and must have taken place for us to learn our lesson in order to move forward. Every single situation in life which we encounter is absolutely perfect, even when it defies our understanding and our ego.

The Third Principle states:

"Each moment in which something begins is the right moment"

Everything begins at exactly the right moment, neither earlier nor later. When we are ready for it, for that something new in our life, it is there, ready to begin.


The Fourth Principle states:


"What is over, is over"

It is that simple. When something in our life ends, it helps our evolution. That is why, enriched by the recent experience, it is better to let go and move on.


Think it is no coincidence that you're here reading this.

If these words strike a chord, it's because you meet the requirements and understand that not one single snowflake falls accidentally in the wrong place!
Be good to yourself.
Love with your whole being.
Always be happy

Love like there's no tomorrow. And if tomorrow comes, well. Love again.

Beautiful words, just had to share...

Bcoz I strongly believe in it..

The Corporate Talent Championship - Delhi Finale

Live Performance at Delhi Finale.

Ankur Sharan

Playing various Indian Classical and Western Percussion Instrument.