Thursday, September 20, 2007

Missing NOIDA

Changes in the life are always Inevitable...! After 8 years of staying in NOIDA, I decided to come down south. Its not a easy decision, but need to go ahead with that. Whenever i had think of Noida,its very special to me. I really achieved many things in my career and personal life. So it always cherishes me.
I still remember me the day when i came to NOIDA 8 yrs back without even knowing how far its from delhi. Since at the time , I was fresher out of college and looking for a break through in getting job. With help of one my best friend (advisor, nice and simple gentleman, lives in Singapore now) , I got a chance to attend the interview in Noida. I got through the interview and settled in a job.
Few years Back:-
  • Just to stand in Ganga shopping complex chick watching
  • Remember the weekend cricket during winters, still luv it :-) in Sector 30 Park.
  • weekend trips to various places in Delhi by DTC.
  • Waiting for sale in Lajpat Nagar by any brands.
  • Planning trips during some holidays along weekends (Bhadkhal lake, Manali, Nanintal, Mussourie).Though we couldn't see much but enjoy in mini buses along with friends
  • Enjoying the daily ride in Banghel bus to sector 37 to NEPZ.
  • Roaming in Atta market during the New year eve in winter.
  • After leaving that company guest house, staying in Raju's house
  • Got to know many new peoples, most of people come in search of job, some succeeded and few return back.
  • watching kids playing in our apartment park.
  • Got new yamaha bike, one of my childhood dream.
  • Going to delhi to watch night show movie to Chanakya and PVR Theatre
  • Food in Andhra bhavan
  • Going in cab to Karolbagh for shopping.
  • Swimming in Sec 15A club, enjoyed it ;-)
  • First International trip - NEPAL via UP (really funny one)

Recently:-
  • Along with friends in Cafe Coffee day in Atta market.
  • Kathi rolls before Debon Meat Shop in Sector 29.
  • Great food from Karims, Swagat, the Kabab factory , Bercos and masala magic.
  • Great parking in Great India place.
  • Late night movie shows in Waves.
  • Driving in DND and Greater Noida express way.
  • Half an hour nap in our AC buses to office.
  • Metro in Delhi
  • Malls like Great India place, centerstage mall, shipra mall, Ansal plaza Pacfic mall and ofcourse gurgaon malls.
  • Accessability of everything within 10 mts of drive. (well planned city)


Even though there are also few moments of unhappiness also, lots of moments to cherish.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Tour De Grenoble


Whenever i sit to update my blog, something pops up in between. I thought of updating my trip to France by end of May. As i was in transition state (Transit in Job and shifting new place), it was really very difficult for me to get some time to spare for blogging.


This trip is always special because its my first trip to Europe. Grenoble is small Town near the Lyon in south east of France. Much closer to Swiss and Germany. It lies in the valley covered by Alps on three sides and lies in between two rivers (R.Drac and R.Isere). Its with full of scenic beauty, Even in the summer its surrounded by snow capped peaks.

This trip was really break for me from Delhi's Summer. As expected, Europe is so beautiful. The whole way to Grenoble from Lyon is rich in the scenic beauty. While comparing to the US, Roads are small , we can see many small cars and hatchbacks (mostly Renault, Volvo, Bmw, Volks, & Audi ).

Its so small city with buildings depicting the typical french architecture. City is connected well by the Tramways which goes through the streets. Its really difficult without knowing french. Its very difficult the french way of pronunciation (like shopping known as "Grant Place" which is pronounced as "GoPlaa"). Everything from TV program to Newspaper is in french, so its difficult to time pass. There are all kind of foods available and variety of restaurants.French people are very friendly and fun loving people. They also care very much about the physique. Its very common that people come to office in bicycles. Every road has separate lanes for Bicycles. French Girls are very pretty ;-) . Since France is famous for its wines, people love to eat and drink. French desserts are awesome. PDA (public display affection) is very common. French people are very hospitality in nature and also very helping in nature.
Comparing to US, France is much better, very friendly , very beautiful. But France is much costlier, everything except the alcohol is very costly. Even the French perfumes are much costlier.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Road to Success

The road to success is not straight.
There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion,
speed bumps called Friends,
red lights called Enemies,
caution lights called Family.
You will have flats called Jobs.
But, if you have a spare called Determination,
an engine called Perseverance,
insurance called Faith,
you will make it to a place called Success.
- Unknown

"Work is ultimate Seduction"

Global Warming ..!!


Indian Lion goes Onsite...!!

In a poor zoo of India, a lion was frustrated as he was offered not more than 1 kg meat a day.
The lion thought its prayers were answered when one US Zoo Manager visited the zoo and requested the zoo management to shift the lion to the US Zoo.

The lion was so happy and started thinking of a central A/c environment, a goat or two every day and a US Green Card also. On its first day after arrival, the lion was offered a big bag, sealed very nicely for breakfast.

The lion opened it quickly but was shocked to see that it contained few bananas. Then the lion thought that may be they cared too much for him as they were worried about his stomach as he had recently shifted from India.

The next day the same thing happened. On the third day again the same food bag of bananas was delivered.The lion was so furious, it stopped the delivery boy and blasted at him, 'Don't you know I am the lion...king of the Jungle..., what's wrong with your management?, what nonsense is this?, why are you delivering bananas to me?'

The delivery boy politely said, 'Sir, I know you are the king of the jungle but .. did you know that you have been brought here on a monkey's visa!!!

Moral of Story : Better to be a Lion in India than a Monkey elsewhere!!!!!

All Indian IT Lions in US, Just have a Thought .... !!!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Humayun's Tomb


Though, I am in Delhi for almost 8 years, I had heard about Humayun's Tomb But didn't get chance to see it.
Last weekend, Just thought of checking it out. Humayun's Tomb was the first monument built in Persian architecture(even before Taj Mahal is built). Many people from Persia were invited to build this massive structures.
If you are really intrested in Mughal Architectures, then just check it out....!!

Guess What...!!


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Entrance Wall of Iza Khan tomb, Delhi. Its made of Red Sand and stones.