where the hell was I??!

The Second Ecstasy!!

On 30^th of September, our complete class was glued to every news channel possible in TV. Not because every one of us, was interested in the verdict. Our chance of going for IV had been decided by it. But as expected, our IV cancelledMy family was really perplexed and to a bit startled by my eagerness to go for the IV. Our first IV experience has fuelled us with complete enthusiasm to take the flight!!

But how are they supposed to know what the days had in store for us, when we thyself didn’t know it??!! Thanks to our organizers ( divya, dev, arun, RC)who made our iv possible again…!!

Simply put, I could say, the IV was memorable. But does it suffice to express our experience?? an absolute no.

Contrary to its name, our real industrial visit was only for a day. We found ourselves every possible place around our epicenter (industry) to visit!! But the fact to be accepted is that our IV’s enthralled us in its own way. Second one in no way replicated the previous!!

The first day was a complete balance between fun and boredom. The science museum we visited the fore noon gave us a chance to experience different, new things. The one close to my heart was the live weather telecast. And the afternoon enabled us to window shopping in the malls and experience Bangalore!!

Hindustan Unilever provided us with immense knowledge and ample food. Karnataka soaps gave us the real feel of an industry. And the evening was marked by the visit to ISKON temple. The most memorable thing about our visit there was going around and around the temple with my friends to get back our cameras after a miniscule altercation with an old man over there. Wonder la was our next hide-out. The rides were truly magnificent and terrific. Our friends had their happiest moments in pools and some people completely forgot what they’re doing or what they’re up to doing!!

Biding bye to wonder la, we started for Coorg and it was here the real fun started. The falls and forests gave a chance for our camera to click infinite times. Buddhist monastery alias the golden temple was truly exhilarating!!With the final day in Mysore, we had a complete tour package with all the essential elements for fun and frolic!!

The things to be pondered over this IV are many.

I found myself eating ‘Little hearts’ at the midst of the night unknowingly during sleep!!

My innumerous tries to introduce Sophie( Sruti’s Teddy) to this world, all of which failed and I just ended up running all around the lobby, laughing like a fool and at last sneaking into mam’s room.

Being bitten by leeches I Was bewitched to see our friends bleeding without pain.

Dancing like robot in our camp fire which really fetched me a wide variety of responses.

Being nicknamed as ,‘Photo pisasu’ by sandy for incessantly clicking my camera and capturing many precious moments.

The one which will top the list is our dance show. People unleashed themselves and we were able to see terrific dancers in everyone. Every Jodi had their style!!

And it doesn’t end there. The after effects are much interesting… running behind every one who had camera, for our pictures, burning the midnight oil to upload pics in face book , commenting on every possible picture and being mocked for having taken pics with x( name not mentioned since everyone know).

With our cherishing moments coming to an end, we head back to our college which is waiting for us to open our books!! :)

SMC-MUN: Being an Egyptian

United Nations

Whenever I come across the word, It has meant power and magnificence to me. With its monumental presence in neighborhood of Manhattan, besides East river, I could see what happens inside only in a translucent light.

But an appetite to know more about my world, its people and their problems pushed me to go for Model United Nations held at Stella Maris, Chennai. Luckily I was selected as a delegate of GA (General Assembly) to represent Egypt. I was perplexed initially, as I wasn’t aware enough of the affairs of Egypt. As always, the World Wide Web gave me a helping hand and I started out to become an Egyptian.

As a delegate of Egypt, I was present in model united nations (MUN). When I was still in the awe of being at Stella for the first time, I couldn’t arrest myself from the amazement of watching my fellow delegates!!

Students were flowing from all over the nation, making Stella bustling. The ease, with which some people carried themselves, clearly indicated that they aren’t there in MUN for the first time. After the orientation, MUN kicked off with its delegates energized enough for their diplomatic war.

To be simple, in GA we spoke on World Hunger. Every nation has to present its stand, and debate over its definition, causes, effects and solutions. We may have a good expertise in debating with our friends on most issues. But given the role of the delegate( the representative of the nation) , one should consider their country’s scenario, its foreign policies, friendly-nations, accuracy of the factual data one presents, the task ahead of you is daunting !!

On the first day, it was a learning experience for the first timers. I was glad, when I spoke for Egypt on the first day!! Time flew by and resolutions were passed. During our second resolution, I completely understood the vitality of majority. The resolution prepared by African Union failed by want of single vote. It was then I realized why the UPA govt. was charged for bribing the BJP M.P, to vote in favor of The Nuclear bill.

The crisis situation which was brought about absolutely thrilled me.

Africa under siege. Mexico in anarchy. China attacked. Barack Obama assassinated and Columbian pop singer Shakira died in a bomb blast in US, conspired by china. To be short, Third world war is to start.

When everyone were amazed, dumbfound and terrified, the Columbian delegate asked his Chinese counterpart, to dance for any Shakira’s song to mourn her demise and to enable her soul to rest in peace. When they did dance for ‘Waka Waka’, the whole assembly blew out in laughter which is beyond words!!

Third day was more formal and we ended the session by debating on the role of donor nations in WFP. The other interesting happening was describing each delegate in a single word, where I was named the lively one!!!

These three days really did have a profound effect in my persona.

I was glad that my first public speaking went good, but also, had a chance to assess myself with students of our age. I felt embarrassed when I came o know how bad I’m in geography, by admitting that Ecuador is in Africa, when it’s really in America!! It gave a chance for me to wonder how good people are in expressing themselves. I was really spellbound by the accent of our Chair ( Suryadeep Seal) and the commanding prowess and impeccable English of our Director ( Rasika Venkat).

With so many new friends, my first MUN gave me an experience cherishing enough, filled with enduring memories!! Teeming with confidence, I’m yearning for my next MUN!!!

Fair Dinkum | British Council - English Online

Fair Dinkum | British Council - English Online

To all those who find English tough, here is an another chance to affirm it!! The Australian slang!!!

A meet with the winners!! - An evening well spent

The awe of IIM inspires everyone. I am not the odd man out. I have always exclaimed, “What it takes to be in IIM? How do these people differ from us??” Every MBA aspirant in India would have raised these question at least once. But I was fortunate enough to meet two of the most successful IIM-A alumnus.

That Saturday evening was perfect in every way. With cool breeze from Marina, I was in Landmark, Citi centre for the second book launch, “Connecting the dots” by Rashmi Bansal. The launch was presided over by Orchid chemicals CEO, Mr. Raghavendra Rao and Hot Breads founder, Mr.Mahadevan.

Only by that afternoon I had finished Ms.Bansal’s first book, “Stay hungry and stay foolish.” The achievements of those magnificent entrepreneurs made my way for attending a book launch, for the first time.

It was a different experience on its own. I was completely overwhelmed to be surrounded by people of an illustrious career and a magnanimous knowledge. When these persons spoke, they sounded humble and considerate, which people like us have to learn. Their persona clearly depicted that it was not lady luck that made them what they are today.

I was personally more influenced by Mr. Rao. He’s the man, who has built a $300 million pharma company out of his own passion and perseverance. This man just not inspires, but stimulate you to tread your own path. My heart beat harder and quicker just being beside him, speaking on my ideas and goals. That explains the awe I was in.

Follow your dream with passion. Go behind excellence. Success will follow you.

These were the simple words uttered by Aamir Khan in 3 idiots. These same words enthralled me then; but after confronting these SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS it has enslaved me. Such is their cloudless mind, dynamiting attitude and fired instinct.

I am glad that I met them and will always cherish their autographs and photographs; with my mind pursuing my dream incessantly as like them.

Take the flight!!

Girls are smarter after all!!

I like to dedicate this blog to all those girls who are certainly not dumb.

Are boys the supers or are the girls super dumb?? No one can deny that any boy could pose at least a slightest version of a slighter smile on hearing or calling a girl dumb.Girls are dumb. So goes the myth. Yes some girls are dumb. So do the boys. I wasn’t pushed to write this article as a feminist’s move. I was impelled to do by this advertisement. It hasn’t failed to enthrall millions of boys. But it has refused to respect the mademoiselle.




The portrayal of a girl is so worse that she couldn’t differentiate

a puffed doll with that well planned gentle-man. As a girl to be true, it’s not the girls who are fools in such instances. It’s the guy. The fact is most girls find it the easiest way to fool themselves thereby earning the pride of their boyfriend. So as a chain reaction, he gets her everything she needs in this infinitely inflating society. Safe for her wallet and save for her future.

Gone are the days when women became nurse, not doctors; stenographers, not CEO’s; teachers, not principals. Girls are getting more goals oriented now. The infusion of girls in most great firms is a real time proof for that. It’s not a matter of supremacy over knowledge and power. Men and women are capable of doing different tasks with varying degrees of alacrity. My remonstrance over this issue is to make sure I did my bit as a girl for the 'so called' dumber sex.To further augment my remonstrance I’ve included some of the vital links.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/3110594.stm
http://www.southasiabiz.com/2006/09/eleven_most_powerful_women_in.html

I hope guys break their cocoon of myth and let their mind fly free like a butterfly.