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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-67516214281311481502021-10-22T22:22:00.000+05:302021-10-23T17:44:03.658+05:30Aloha on the Ganges<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">During my recent sojourn to Rishikesh, I ran into a person who was a solo traveler and was, in her own words, trying to run away from herself. It took a while for me also to understand what exactly she meant. We met over the breakfast, as I was late, we two were the only last late comers of the lot. </span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">I have this thing, for a lack of a better word, to observe people. Looking at her I could sense she smokes and drinks a lot and her facial veins were kind of prominent, leading me to think she may, think a lot.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">And yes, once we started to chat, and the good listener that I am, she did mention all of the above. She was actually on this no-smoking promise on the current Rishikesh trip.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">While we took a walk around the resort and got talking, she mentioned about her recent break-up and the trigger to her current situation. </span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">While I, in these situations, just like to listen, I could feel it had impacted her a lot. We'll not go into the details here, but being a pampered child at a young age for a long time, may not always work in your favor. This over-protection, where all your demands are met with may lead you to think that in life, in general, people will be submissive or life itself will be easy. We also start to believe that people whom we meet, will be like our own house members. This is not true. The world out there is tough and the people even tougher and hard to predict. </span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">She was trying, first, to be strong and break this shell she was into for a long time and also, at the same time, be a person who can put her life in her own hands. </span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">I feel strongly, that whatever learning's you have from your journey, if at all, they can help anyone in anyway, so please do share. You never know who all can get motivated from you, who all can get inspired from your life and most importantly, at that very moment, just being an ear to someone's thoughts can help them feel a lot better and safer. </span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-21122871393145275662021-08-28T22:24:00.004+05:302021-08-28T22:27:40.541+05:30Marketing Manager Interview Experiences <p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Having received so many queries across my social media platforms,thought to post the video of my interview that I did around Marketing Manager roles and my experiences.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hope you find it worthy and if you, do like.comment.share.follow.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='575' height='365' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxdGewbsTZH_eh8-LjHVJBxI15q7vABLs1wSVQmsZwnP_x8QuBbOudJQ0tQsw4I6F5s9L_3Sw-i7EVhI7qFOA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-19698619124285851332021-08-15T18:46:00.004+05:302021-08-18T09:56:17.026+05:30Walking in Kasol with nature <h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> #HappyIndependenceDay #India</span></h4><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It's been a while since we last connected and I got so many emails and social posts asking me why am I not writing or sharing these days. Apologies in advance. I guess its a mixture of being lazy and at times caught up in the worldly works. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Many of my posts ( that I tyically write at coffee shops, cha-bars or during my travels ) are these days limited, all thanks to COVID. And when at home, I focus on my treadmill :) and that too is a different ballgame at times.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So primarily work from home these days is actually and genuinely work from home 24*7. I at times miss my meals and many a times the social messages as the limits between office hours and me hours have blurred. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">However, I did wanted to share a small trip that I took during this year. Kasol, situated in my home state of Himachal Pradesh used to be a quaint tiny village also now known as the Amsterdam of India. It used to be one of my go-to places to sit back and take a pause and soak in the views of nature and meet with locals who have a glitter in their eyes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UMoRpHTz-Dk/YRkUAS35z0I/AAAAAAAAjGE/sWXl5KFEGbED-ZKwlu36phn7GTFTd8UQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/kasol.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1000" height="224" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UMoRpHTz-Dk/YRkUAS35z0I/AAAAAAAAjGE/sWXl5KFEGbED-ZKwlu36phn7GTFTd8UQQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h224/kasol.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, this place is for backpackers and trekkers and hence at times crowded. If you are visiting this place try dropping in to a tiny village called Malana, wherein people live in self-imposed isolation and hence avoid interactions with outsiders. It's at times also called Little Greece. Not sure who gives these names though. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For me as you know, walks are key. I love the walks by the Parvati river or if you appreciate trekking, then Kheer Ganga. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">You may not find much Himachali cuisines here, however Israeli food is all around. Dark green forests and street-side cafes have an intriguing tag team combination that I like. And yes, I love rains as and when they shower on me !! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />And for those of you who love visiting a gurudwara, Manikaran Sahib is the place to bow your head and ego. Divine peace and 'sewa' that you do or see around may lead you to a higher calling. You never know. </span></p>Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0Kasol, Himachal Pradesh 175105, India32.0099986 77.31496253.6997647638211575 42.158712499999993 60.320232436178848 112.4712125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-14262302042436754802020-07-03T12:42:00.002+05:302020-07-21T17:16:48.479+05:30Becoming by Michelle Obama<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">This ‘someone’ is also a hero that I am very
proud of. I hardly say this enough to her but I am super proud of her sheer energy
and positivity. She leads an important HR vertical for a global firm and calls herself a passionate HR. Having met her,
known her it’s a power booster everyday to look at her work, helping colleagues and
the community at large. She is full of love and enthusiasm which is infectious. I hope we have many more of her in this world, as we all need a good soul. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">PS: Many of you try searching me online and at times stumble upon my blogs. Then, the few "smart thinkers" try to match me as a person with my blog and get into the vicious cycle of assuming and judging. Please don't do this. It will make you confused to say the least. And I will always be beyond your </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">imagination</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Note: Many of you reached out to me via twitter, instagram and email to collaborate on my blog with me via blog posts and other content. Happy to partner. Just a share - I like to be creative, write and then share. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">It's not about the financial bit :) </span></span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-12687727557306090162020-03-14T22:13:00.000+05:302020-07-03T12:27:51.385+05:30Irrationally Passionate <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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gyaan around a host of topics given Jason's strong will and the art of his never
give up spirit. The book actually feels and takes you along side with a strong
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come out of it are true in present day scenarios as well. An eye for detailing
is as important as an eye for learning. Having to hold the pressure of trust
that your family and friends put on you is a burden that is not easy to hold
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job is something that should make all of feel at ease. Yet for Jason that was
the very trigger to start or re-start something of his own making a long call
on his future and also on the many things that went into him getting to
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life across living in different countries, the challenges that he faced and his
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believing a dream and double hatting to make the dream a reality, is a long
drawn process that not only requires fund raising, it also requires the one
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took a big risk of risking everything he had very early into his life. This can
give Goosebumps to anyone yet Jason managed to steer clear and faces all the
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-48893143811882592552020-01-01T15:22:00.001+05:302020-01-01T15:22:56.131+05:30Truly Special - Stories from Vietnam and Cambodia <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We react very first, as Indians, as people. Our Vietnamese tour manager, during his introduction shared that he had 4 daughters and 2 wives. Just by this one statement, many of us adjudicated thinking and bench-marking that this may be so wrong. Back in India, we only marry once, ideally. Many of us started speaking, mocking on the very character of this tour manager. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While, he works really hard in making ends meet, it got all of us thinking that why do we judge so fast. Why is it that we use our thinking the wrong way and don't even try to consider someone else state of mind or being. Character assassination, seems to be the new normal. Yet, we all consider ourselves to be highly educated, evolved human beings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every year, since last so many years, I have been trying to follow this very fabric of our culture. Not to react. Not to immediately jump to conclusions. Avoiding making assumptions. Leaving people, the way they are, and unless, not asked, not to give your two cents.</span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-35775303260551274292019-10-18T22:13:00.000+05:302020-01-01T15:28:08.494+05:30Attractions, of a different kind <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, it's fun to be at premium airport lounges. As part of my continuous business excellence evaluation, and my eye for detail, I pick up cues all year around during my travels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many of my fellow writers/bloggers/artists messaged me across my social media handles that where in the world was I! Why isn't #Karansayz writing or sharing. Apologies! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was on my travels since I don't just like to travel, I love to travel. Let me fly you as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was on my mind to drop in to London for a while and I did just that. It's good to give in to cravings at times, however, not non-stop, but one stop at a time. Hence, due to me 'flying off' I was unable to keep up in terms of sharing or updating regularly, on this blog or my social media handles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a city, it has its own British charm. So many places to see, eat and shop that even 4 days are not enough. That's all I had though :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Moving to Paris, I could relate better why do people want to fall in love here or as I say, be picked up in someone's arm, for life. Its' just so magical. In the evenings, sitting at the Michelin star restaurant , Le Jules Verne, will make you realize why so many proposals happen here. Not to forget, the illumination of the tower at night is mesmerizing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Netherlands, is possibly the place, I wish, if I could, travel every quarter. While Amsterdam has many museums, for me the canal cruise was the highlight. Evenings, can be way more romantic, so be careful ;P</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Purchasing Swarovski crystals at the Kristallwelten, in Wattens, Austria can make you burst your credit card limit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The highlight of the trip was meeting Ileana at the Vatican City. She is a certified guide for both Italy and the Vatican and I happen to meet her via our interactions on Instagram. It's fun when two people speak the same language- the language of travel, and being passionate about learning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There were other places like, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Switzerland and the beautiful Belgium that I will cover some other day since the lounge wi-fi, though free is very slow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many of my fellow bloggers, asked me to assist them to plan a European tour to the above countries and I will be happy to share my learning's. Just a connect away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have disabled comments on certain of my blog posts since getting marriage proposals or a #CoffeeWithKaran session is strictly by invitation :) </span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-27800312130022628802019-06-05T14:26:00.000+05:302020-01-01T15:26:08.268+05:30Letters from Canada<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am still an old school on this aspect and on weekends, I take time to hand-write letters or postcards to people I really care about. If you have received one from me, you really matter :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Similarly, I have a friend or actually I don't know what to call this person. She is now a friend to me, at one point me was someone special and till date how much I want to avoid talking to her, she still sends me these letters from Canada about her life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's like sitting here in India I can get all the updates about her. She has changed, matured and is all grown up now but what make these letter special is the innocence she pens these down with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Child like filled with smileys and her writing so good that words actually turn out to be stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I used to feel that you decide to walk out of something or someone, it doesn't mean that you actually do. The person can make you part of their life irrespective of the stand you take. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am still learning to embrace this side of me wherein I shed my strong will image and actually smile at times reading such letter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Even the hazelnut brownie or my home made coffee can't make me smile so much I never realized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During one of NGO visits, I happen to sit and have chat with a 12 year old girl who by the way does amazing paper mache. She made learn or re-learn how to make a boat, an aeroplane a candle and the tippy-tippy tap, if that's what it's called as a Level 1 learner. She writes, every Sunday, 7 letters to her 7 best friends and then posts them. This is way better, I assume than a whatsapp group chat. She shared with me that though every 7 of them don't reply everytime she sends these letters, but once in a while when she gets a letter it's a beautiful </span>moment!</div>
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You don't stop putting in effort if the other person is not your story. They may not be in a chapter or two but they can always be in your story even if they don't want to :) </div>
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Kids teach so much, that we already know, yet we forget since we feel these are now kiddish things but these so called kiddish things are the actual essence of friendships or relationships. </div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-41120810554181748912019-05-01T17:40:00.001+05:302020-07-21T17:20:57.115+05:30Bread or paratha<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We were driving home together from work. In fact, she was driving and I was
listening to some of 'my songs' . She had downloaded my playlist for me
so I can listen to those songs. Adorable!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As we were approaching home, since we stayed nearby, she asked me if I wanted
to come to her place and we could grab dinner. Too tired to think, I said, yes!
Rains make me just loose the focus. At times :) Otherwise, I like being sharp.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When we entered her home, it was all peaceful. Her parents were off to Jaipur
for a wedding. The maid was on leave that day which angered her. So, we
had a choice. Either we order in or she makes something interesting for the two
of us. Yes, she did get angry often. And yes, I did offer to help to cook or prepare anything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Well, as I put my cell phone on charging and grabbed a book to read, she gave
me a danger look.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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In between all of this, my cell phone had an incoming call. On the other side, there was
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She loved cooking and her passion was so intense she used to spend hours in the
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on oil and had healthy ingredients with a choice of yellow or white butter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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usually try to help in whatever way I can in the kitchen. She didn’t know cooking
at all. In fact she never liked cooking. So she told me that she can make bread
butter and if at all I say a yes, this will be the first time she’ll make one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Which one would I have picked? </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Batao!! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-55517466403331140862019-03-24T22:38:00.000+05:302019-03-24T23:04:36.326+05:30Spotting the real Tiger <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
People do ask me what is it like having a sibling or not having one.<br />
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Having people in your life is a tricky blessing. If you are careful you make the tricky part easy and if you are not, then' let's just count the blessings :)<br />
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Siblings make value relationships a bit more.They also make you mature early, think for others before you think for yourself and more importantly, siblings have your back.<br />
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Not having a sibling, can make you grow up valuing everything a bit more. You need to run your own show and this means you are independent way early.<br />
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It's also interesting to note that respecting people, irrespective of having a sibling or none is something you need to learn fast. Respecting makes you humble and grounded.<br />
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When the sun shines it's not just the light we get. It's the life we see all around.<br />
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During one of my recent visits to Jim Corbett, I met with an elderly guide who was showing us the circuit to spot a tiger. He, in the true Rajasthani spirit, greeted us with folded hands and added as 'Sahab' to our first names. He was knowledgeable and yet so full on passion about the tiger reserve and the hospitality of Rajasthan that I personally spotted the real tiger in real, in person.<br />
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Besides the scenic beauty all around, I took this as an another lesson that no matter what you do and where you come from, giving respect is something that still not goes out of fashion and there are some people who genuinely do it from the heart! With or without siblings :P<br />
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More stories and captures on my #Instagram handle @karansayz</div>
Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-5776578343224940602019-03-23T13:25:00.000+05:302019-03-24T22:38:56.922+05:30The Busy Bees who Keep Buzzing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Life has been (un) fair to all of us, at some points. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But then that's what life is all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Often during my "#MeTimes" I happen to think deep about some of the people that I have met so far in this journey. They amaze me. Some were broken, some were looking for casual sex, some were desperate to be with someone like them, some keenly wanting a worthy relationship, some who were still trying to figure out what is it to be loved and then there were some who just swung by thinking let's see how this works and what if it really does work~!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We take so many turns and twists that we get exhausted in the process and then start blaming life or the people in this life. At the start, all we are looking is for a target to blame things on. Not even thinking for once that we were equally responsible for our actions and our thoughts. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then there is this digital world we all live in and get connected with. A simple 'like' from an unknown stranger or a comment from a known enemy can actually channel our thoughts and our entire day!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">People, mostly these days showcase themselves as the busiest of the lot who are the only game-changers trying to create an impact. Sad!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In my journeys, all I have learnt everyday is "respect" is always earned by giving the same back. Never ever belittle people whom you don't think highly about. As you grow in life, try to be more calmer, more giving and yes, less of an over-thinker. Help people cut one bad thought and more, give back to the community you are a part of. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Liked reading the above. Thanks. Drop in a comment & share with someone whom you care!</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-84963845067843093142018-12-25T19:08:00.000+05:302018-12-30T23:35:38.662+05:30Story of the Tough Girl from Bihar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspiring people are all around us. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And so are the toxic ones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You, the smart one needs to make smart choices when it comes to
connecting with people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over past few years, I have limited my circle and that has helped me in
many ways.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Firstly, I get to know and understand people a lot better since I connect
with them 1-1.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Secondly, these people also believe in the power of partnership and
collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And lastly, efforts counts, both ways.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Relationships are somewhat similar. You can decide whom to invest time
with and whom to nurture and limit the leakage or breakage where it is bound to
happen.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More so, in a hard pressed time that we all live in, you have to not
only balance but integrate all of the above, very carefully.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wanted to share a short story of someone whom I met last week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They year was 2012. She scored the highest in the commerce stream from
her school in CBSE, would have been happiest if she could share her
success with her father. But, her dear father, was shot dead on December 7 last
year ( 2011 ).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The youngest of three siblings, she was very attached to her father. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the grip of
sorrow, the young student found it an uphill task to concentrate on her
studies. She shared, whenever she would sit down to study, her father’s memories would flood
back and she would start crying.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But the family came
together to provide all the support that the youngest daughter needed to scale
the peak of success. Well-wishers and friends, too, put in their bit so that
the teenager could prepare herself for the exam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even till date, as the police investigation into the death of her father continues, she has moved on amazingly well. She always wanted to study at St
Stephen’s College and then at IIM-C. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And guess what! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Both happened. And now, she is corporate banker with a leading global MNC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Truly inspiring to see the focus. Like they say, tough times don't last. Tough people do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">btw- This story has no ending, as she has just started!!</span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-16737841097589754662018-11-08T14:33:00.000+05:302018-11-08T12:02:08.297+05:30What if & What about <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every night when she tried to sleep, she thought of the 'what if's' in her life that lead to the 'what about's'..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What if tomorrow or the next moment she was dead..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the dreams and aspirations she wanted to fulfill..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the loved ones she fought an hour back..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about her 'would be' husband and kids..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the life she ever imagined..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about making it big..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the home for homeless cause she wanted to build all around..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the heartbreaks she went..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the travel she is yet to set foot upon..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about the many thanks & apologies she owes to people..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about her sweet kitten- Mando..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about her family and her friends..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As she was watching her favorite sitcom series she realized that one day she will not be around & yet there is so much to do. What she also thought was the time gone by, all these years, she was just basically waking up and sleeping down. In between, it was all air.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This post was the most read post in #India for the Q3'18.</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-8743176004088538212018-04-10T08:43:00.000+05:302018-06-23T13:42:09.952+05:30Inside Meena Bazaar <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am sure many of you have would have taken some time out to visit a placed called as <a href="http://www.meenabazaar.com/">Meena Bazaar</a>. Before you jump the gun on this one, hold on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This place in my terms is a boutique chain where women ( and females ) are genuinely happy. And so is the staff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The interesting range of clothes, for all occasions with options to spoil you are all available. The staff here are old running members who in less than 2 minutes can actually predict if you are going to buy anything or not. If yes, you are treated like super cool celeb- tea, coffee or a cold drink and you have it all. If no, they will make you buy any which way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Though for me personally, this place is a challenging option. What do I do here ? You can't keep on staring females around you. The service folks look into your eyes and smile and say - Are you paying by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WztSz6wTQg">Samsung Pay</a>, sir. Get ready!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During one of my recent visit I made it a point to notice what were the males doing. While some were just browsing on their smartphones, others were pulling up chairs for their partners to sit or just giving views and inputs why the green looked a little better than the pink. People who had adorable kids, were busy any which way. Then there were some newly married folks where you could sense the 'not so cool camaraderie' . Both were trying their level best to talk and share though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next in line were the men who were actually shopping all by themselves. That's big. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of them actually gave me an insight about Zardozi - Zar ( meaning gold ) and Dozi ( meaning embroidery ) and I was super impressed. This person had a couple of stores in Jaipur and nearby areas and was a regular. He invited me to visit his place sometime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I did get my cold coffee but it can be so much fun to just observe what people do in places like these. What made me happy was the 'men' were all support for their 'women' . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's what I call as genuine care and teamwork!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">PS - What was #karansayz doing here. That's for some other time :)</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-45860746963551882422018-04-05T12:23:00.003+05:302018-06-23T13:40:46.225+05:30Hug someone- Today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On people to people, choice to choice & time to time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During one of my many
seminars I got this question from a young boy & I had to think since the
context was not just hugs but more about the emotions involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Often
when you have nothing to say or talk or share with someone you give them a hug.
You also embrace people when they are on extremes – either very happy or depressed
or 1000 thoughts in their head. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Moments of joy also merit a hug & when you
want someone to know you are there for them, give them a hug.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And
then there are folks who actually can read thoughts. Sometimes I wish you were
in my place just to know how I feel. This holds a lot of relevance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After
all, explaining your feelings to someone is never easy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And
then, pain changes people, it makes them trust less, overthink more, & shut
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-19060295628405925162018-01-31T17:43:00.000+05:302018-06-23T13:38:59.923+05:30Travel Diaries & more - Make it count<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Off late, besides the flights getting delayed, I like to reach the airport ahead of my scheduled departure timing & sit around in the lounge & read or chit-chat. Works for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last week was fun & yet a bit hectic. During one of my lounge visits I hosted a dear friend ( though exactly for 15 minutes ) for a small #CoffeewithKaran session & off he had to go. In those 15 minutes we spoke in true blue corporate styles. First 5 minutes updates from him and I sipped my hot chocolate and then the next 5 minutes updates from my side. The remaining 5 minutes were spent on discussing <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/books/review/better-than-before-by-gretchen-rubin.html"> ' better than before' </a> .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During my flight I met an amazing doctoral student or a fellowship candidate as she likes to be described. She was pursing her close 4 years doctor fellowship from a premium institute and such was her focus that she decided not to get married irrespective what society shares or tells her. We discussed some common and uncommon topics and she made me thinking its important to pursue your dreams and take hard-calls. Mostly, when you don't want to.</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-7395826388095184912017-12-07T11:52:00.000+05:302018-06-23T13:29:36.045+05:30Delhi Diaries & More <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I told her, politely, that the entire fault lies with our stars & <a href="http://www.anjumodi.com/">Anju Modi</a> :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yeah, I have not been in Delhi for a while now for variety of reasons but you can't say NO to Anju. And I, as you know, am a creative person & anyone with a similar passion gets my eye & time. Anju hosted a beautiful winter wedding collection or red carpet as she calls from her 'Infinite Knot' series & it was splendid to say the least.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's not all. I have lost count on the number of weddings that I have attended all through November-March and on-going. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Btw- All the beautiful folks getting married this time around. <a href="http://karansayz.blogspot.in/2008/05/before-you-say-i-do.html">Do read this before you say I do. </a></span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-50115523526662704312017-07-09T22:26:00.001+05:302017-07-09T22:26:30.585+05:30Happy Birthday - 2 times<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have 2 people whom I have known for close a decade now. And the best part about it is, we haven't ever met in person neither we speak that often. In fact, the only time we speak or talk or connect when are wishing the other person 'Happy Birthday' . In a nut-shell we only speak twice in a year and yet we are in touch. We are usually the first to wish and share birthday greetings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://yourstory.com/2017/02/rahul-yadav-yoddhas/">Rahul Yadav </a>- an ex student of <a href="https://sims.edu/">SIMS, Pune</a> , a fellow batch mate & a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YoddhasRahul/?ref=br_rs">blogger</a>, lost his third battle against cancer. While its loss to near and dear ones, in his hard battle against life and death he left everyone around him & more, stronger and braver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While he was in this, he started a community based group called<a href="https://www.facebook.com/yoddhas/"> Yoddhas</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In this battle he was an inspiration to everyone. Being diagnosed with such a rare disease he still managed to fight and hold on. Its times like these I have hardly anything to say or share. Be it best doctors, best treatments, best wishes, we all are simply too less in power in comparison to the almighty above us. While he has left a void which never can be filled, together on behalf of everyone, wish and pray that wherever he is, may he be showered with all the blessings and love.</span></div>
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supervisory chain, leaders all across are not only calm and patient people but
have utmost dignity and respect for everyone who
works with them. Patience. Leadership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and interacted with all of the above we all have a little bit of
'E' going on for us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Why do we have this 'E' when one day
things will fall down, nothing is going to stay forever and life will
eventually move out and write you out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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‘love’ is a great medicine. Love is the only emotion. Fear is an illusion.Be
loving and spread the love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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right? I mean, think about it. Who wants to hang out with someone who complains
all the time? No one. So why complain even to yourself? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">This is the source from
which self-disgust, self-hatred, and self-sabotage springs—and the ego loves
it, this self-imposed separation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautiful . Like me in case you also love listening to songs , this one is
pretty cool - Listen to this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-g39o0rDos">song</a> - </span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-68400150471465627972017-04-24T13:08:00.000+05:302017-04-29T23:10:59.677+05:30Share and Care and the stories of Verona <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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might sound like a typical 'corporate parlance use case ' ). Hardly in Delhi these days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Secondly, a big thanks for all your genuine shares/comments/emails/social media
interactions for showering so much love, support and care for all my previous blog
posts. I have received so many connects and hence taking this time and space
to say a big ' thank you '. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thirdly, ( if that is a word ), as I usually say in my seminars / leadership
lessons and industry forums, if you are not genuinely ' pursuing '
anything outside of your work, you are actually not growing. And this is
true. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I happened to meet an ex - colleague at a wedding function last week
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...but that's for another day story telling ) and she told me she is an art connoisseur now. She quit her corporate life /space 4
years back, being a single mother;took her daughter and both of them are now
based in Verona, Italy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Took sometime for me to actually believe that a person who once was slated to
be a top corporate honcho actually shifted gears and took
what I call the ' best calls' and moved ahead. Wow !!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Not many can even think on these terms let apart doing something. Our stories
are so much formatted and streamlined that we hardly have any breathing space.
And yet, lucky are those, who find such people who at least for a moment
inspire them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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, people and places and her little one. She is pursuing something which she
loves , balances her life very well and her aspirations and dreams are
limited and above all she is in a state of being content with all she has. That's the key. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Coming to beautiful, kids these days have amazing names - Zira , Vahaana ,
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Speaking of creativity, I was having a quick ' hot chocolate'
( my 2017 big fav. post cold coffee ) along with our creative copy head.
Its amazing how people working on the same brand think so differently. Being a
business and a brand person my thinking and focus is way apart from what the
creative thinks. During the discussion, she was full of so
many interesting ideas and thoughts that I for
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Talking about cheese, please try to smile more often. No use being
serious or as I call ' saddu '. Life happens and will continue to happen even
when you are not around. So, no sweat ! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-51442132730761679482017-04-08T22:51:00.001+05:302017-04-29T23:14:06.461+05:30An 'Ex' makes a comeback !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During one of my recent corporate flights, I happened to connect with an e-commerce industry veteran and out of the many things that we spoke about, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShopClues">Shopclues</a> was one of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I try myself to be away from the stories or the controversies that surround Shopclues today, I couldn't help but think can two people, married or at one point seeing each other, be in a professional work space or a similar ecosystem. In the case of Shopclues, <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/shopclues-board-backs-radhika-sethi-over-ousted-founder-aggarwal/story-RfZCNV5DWGpFXTRKliq2gN.html">Radhika and Sandeep or Sanjay!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The flight was a new feeling and while the honorary leader went for an early sleep, I thought of writing and sharing my thoughts. The flight attendant was sweet enough to get me my hot chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before jumping onto an answer, if I can put myself to the test, how would I react. This is fictional ;) , Karan I tell you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hypothetically, if me and my ex are in a similar work ecosystem or by the nature of our work again start interacting it will be a not so pleasant scenario. Deep down, a part of us has died and the other has moved on. For both. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No matter what and where is our current relationship headed, its tough to be again in the same space. We are humans after all and not that easy to move on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But this is a personal side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you are a professional, understand and appreciate that its the work that made you two come together and both of you should play to your strengths and get things moving and running at ease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whatever has happened is past and the present needs you two to work together for a larger good. At one point in time you may have had strong feelings for each other but its perfectly fine to be mature enough to move ahead and be happy for the other person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Strong people rarely have an easy past.Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have learnt, out of the many things, that never let your emotions overpower your intelligence. The same rule holds ground here as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The view outside of the night sky with shimmering lights is always a beautiful sight. The world is a nice place and your outlook can make your space and the world around you much better....</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-47277120170024487872017-03-25T19:46:00.000+05:302017-03-25T19:46:07.198+05:30Simple yet complex<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Saturdays are usually a part of the weekend. But for several months weekends for me were a distant dream. I wouldn't want to brag as to why and what was keeping me busy. It was a mixture of all things techie to some extent and people to add-on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Launching a new value proposition or a brand or a service are no simple thing. It requires more than just commitment and perseverance. Gone are the days when a single man army could handle everything from start to stop. These days navigating within silos of the complex corporate world is a skill-set which not many have but is often needed to be plugged into.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These are also tiring times when you learn a lot many things about people which often you don't see in the normal course. Patience is a lost virtue & people have very thin level of composure. You need to drive everyone home keeping the fire at bay. Its a tough place and a process to be in but then when you come out of it, you are a more stronger and a at times more calmer you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A year changes you a lot. And its true. In fact, more than time its the people who change you or force you to change yourself. And if I can say, no one likes changing that often.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I ask myself almost everyday was it worth it. May be yes, and partly no. We have become so analytical in life that the child in us actually has become like a corporate honcho. Picking a frappe over a lemonade is actually a process these days. Sad !!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Conversations are more Q and As and you fear being judged every time. And this is the very reason why people find it hard to share let apart to trust. And then there are people who are at ease no matter whats happening around them. Its not that they aren't a part of the world we all live in, its more to do with the fact that they have stopped thinking and paying attention to 'stuff' on which they have no control over. They may be happy having a simple smartphone, driving a 'car' and not a fancy' 4 wheeler' and more importantly being content with whatever life has given to them. I myself, have started to appreciate these folks and I love meeting them whenever I get a chance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Btw- What was keeping me a little tied up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WztSz6wTQg</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-1694844994388033182016-11-27T19:27:00.000+05:302017-02-27T22:41:04.364+05:30Lounge Diaries - Part 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many of my dear readers messaged / emailed and connected via my social media channels to complete the missing part of my earlier 'most read monthly ' blogpost : the <a href="http://karansayz.blogspot.in/2016_08_21_archive.html">Lounge Diaries- Part 1</a>.<span id="goog_1465144294"></span><span id="goog_1465144295"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Honestly, technology was keeping me busy and hence the delay in sharing Part 2. As I sit in the luxurious American Express proprietary lounge at T3 , I wonder how it feels to fly a plane . Yes , random thoughts and even more complex me. Its a beautiful sight seeing airplanes fly in and out of the sky to the stars and back to the ground .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eventually , life is also like this . You aim for the stars and then land up back to where you started , the ground . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You get to meet interesting people when you travel provided you are game to say a hello or a hi to the strangest of people whom you meet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I happened to meet an interior designer who was actually scribbling something onto her notebook while I was hand-typing this on my tablet. While she thought I was busy doing some official work , I actually saw her pen down an interesting design of a sea-side villa which caught my eye and hence began a conversation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While the wait to the flight was a little over 2 hours , we chatted on a number of things - from demonetization , to the red color of the Starbucks cups , to the art of writing and sharing thoughts to designing something unique for every customer . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you are creative it shows. We talked about TumBin 1 and TumBin 2 and how we miss Jagjit Singh and his soulful voice and we also chatted on the best airline travel credit cards . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So basically, everything we could think . It feels nice when you get to talk to someone who doesn't know you and everything is so white , so pure. You feel to be 100% honest , even if this first time is the last time you are meeting ....</span><br />
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Karanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16103275323788689873noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6480762982127551493.post-81331204069055362972016-11-20T21:35:00.000+05:302016-11-27T19:13:17.223+05:30Saying goodbye to November <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2016 has been an interesting year by far . With about a month and half to go for the switch to happen to 2017 , I hope a positive momentum sustains ; for all of us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like every year , this year as well , till date, I have met some amazing people and some not so genuine ones. I always try to pen down the names and the date when I first met them and see if I would want to carry them ahead with me in the coming year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Agree , not everyone makes the cut and not everyone needs to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Till date , have met people who are elder to me yet immature inside out in a dream world of their own , met people younger to me who have given me food for thought and have also met people that are so pure at heart you just can't make them sad and also the ones that get onto your nerves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes , I will be not in touch with a couple of them and 'me being me' not being in touch means ' game over' for this life for sure . For the remaining , I am sure the bond will continue to grow not because ' I' want it more so since ' we ' want it . And that is life in a nutshell .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this smart world everyone has a right to be smart . But assuming the other person less smarter than you is a big mistake we make for ourselves . So as an important insight , remove and de-clutter people who are negative in heart and soul and engage and meet with people who charge you up and lift your inner spirits. This small 'edit' in your life can go a long way by yourself to be happy and spread the cheer around you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I sip my flavorful of freshly brewed hand-picked Assam tea overlooking the beautiful Nilgiri Hills at my friend's tea estate , all I can think is life at such places is what I call as real life . I smell an equally scrumptious Irish breakfast awaiting us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A beautiful quote right in front me reads as - " The best thing about keeping busy in your life is there is less time to pick at old wounds ." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Perfectly summarizes , I guess for the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check this N<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV_SyNfnPxI">ovember song </a> . Hope you'll like it .</span></div>
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