I studied my 11-12th with Ashish & have known him for over decade. We grew up together, he got married and blessed with two kids and running a successful business in Delhi. I am here in Bangalore, trying to figure out what is next. Last week I was in Delhi all for him, because we… Continue reading Business advice from Ashish [my friend]
Category: Travel
Notes from RubyConf India
It’s been super hectic this April with extensive traveling and tons of craziness. I was in Goa the second time this year to attend the Rubyconf. This is an annual event where Rubyist developers and upstream contributors meet from across India. The event featured keynotes &… Continue reading Notes from RubyConf India
Skilled waiter and his Post Graduate degree #Faces
While indulging in some sinfully good brew at Murphy`s Brewpub, Bangalore (btw they have good Wit Beer) I encountered Abhishek, the waiter who waited on us. After making conversation with him, I discovered his intensity and knowledge of learning which intrigued me to… Continue reading Skilled waiter and his Post Graduate degree #Faces
Retired sailor hobbyist fishermen #faces
Name: Krishna Place: Mandvi beach, Gujarat Occupation: Hobbyist fishermen Krishna, a stark looking 65 year old was silently surveying the sea when I first caught sight of him at Mandvi Beach. In conversation, he tells me that he has sailed across Africa… Continue reading Retired sailor hobbyist fishermen #faces
Shipmaker who traveled across Africa and Gulf #faces
Name: Isa Ismail Place: Mandvi, Gujarat Occupation: Ship architect [wooden ship] In my quest to discover how ships are built at the backwater port of Mandavi, I came across this 60 year old stalwart individual.Isa bhai, as I respectfully call him… Continue reading Shipmaker who traveled across Africa and Gulf #faces
Brave Young fighter[life] #faces
Name: Mahesh Location: Gogamba near kalol Gujarat. Profession: Male Nurse/ helper to surgeon. I met Mahesh in Gogamba where he was appointed as my local guide. This 23 year old smart young lad with a thin body frame knows everything about surgery/medicine.His current profession is a surgical nurse,… Continue reading Brave Young fighter[life] #faces
Meeting a happy farmer #faces
Name: Deepak Patel Location: Somewhere outskirts of kalol, gujarat Occupation: Farmer/land owner Deepak Bhai is in his mid 40’s, somewhat short with a well built physique whom I met at a party organised at a farm. He mentioned that during his college days he brazenly asked his parents… Continue reading Meeting a happy farmer #faces
Chacha 80 year old with a heart of gold. #Faces
Name: Nadir Khan aka Chacha Location: Rann, Gujarat. Occupation: Retired, caretaker of a tea shop. If you’ve ever been to Rann Of Kutch, Gujarat you would immediately associate this place to the wild west due to its rustic charm and desert ambiance. Surrounded by the mighty Thar desert,… Continue reading Chacha 80 year old with a heart of gold. #Faces
Notes from Nepal trip
Apologies for procrastinating this post, but I guess its better to be late than never. So today’s post is on the insights of a trip I took to Nepal. Last May,I visited a beautiful place Kathmandu, capital of Nepal mostly on work & had the luxury to convert into leisure. This was my first trip… Continue reading Notes from Nepal trip
A driver i met in Bhuj. #faces
Name: Ganni Bhai Location: Bhuj, Gujarat Occupation: Driver Story: I met Ganni bhai through his brother who picked me from the bus stand and drove me to my hotel on (date) at (time) of the night in Bhuj. Ganni bhai picked me at 9am the next morning for a trip to the white Rann of Kacchh.… Continue reading A driver i met in Bhuj. #faces