Under the star lit skies
Reflected off the moon lit pool
There is joy in the air
With Santa behind you
Tucking neat presents under the tree
There is joy in the air
Hubby honey baking
A Christmas cake
There is joy in the air
Darling kids singing
Christmas Carols
There is joy in the air
Happy families skating
On the sheet of white ice
There is joy in the air
Serene Sunrise
On a misty winter morning
There is joy in the air
Wish you a Merry Christmas!
Btw, In Hyderabad we have White Christmas!
The sun scorches you until you blanch white!
Showing posts with label Hyderabad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hyderabad. Show all posts
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Memoir of R2I
How long is the blog due?!
ISB is beautiful. Hyderabad is enchanting. The growth I see around the city is remarkable. I am truly happy to back! Back to the city where the old and new live in harmony.
The many new malls that have been added to the landscape showcases the young money flooding around here. Stand in IMAX and you could be in Hong Kong, there is absolutely no difference. Wealth is splurged with no reverence. Right from Ratna Deep to City Central, goods and brands from the consumer country USA rule. Even the guarded secret of Durgam Cheruvu is highly commercialized. It is one rich city is a really poor country. Anyways, I have to applaud the corporation for having maintained clean parks, roads and safe pathways. Of course, my experience is highly limited to the “shuttle route” that ISB bus takes ok, that means that we don’t own a personal vehicle of any kind. Right now, not adding to the carbon footprint!
Life at ISB has been a delight to say the least. Except for the constant scare of snakes, and all kinds of wild reptiles, insects and may be even boars it is the place to be. The luxury of hiring a house maid! Wow! Without sounding condescending, I should say that this is the best part of being in India. While India is largely poor, I also have to admit it is largely lazy. Hence good workers in this part of India continue to impress me, right from the auto rickshaws, house maids to chai wala, they seem to have good work ethics and I really respect them for that. Touch wood.
My job here entails me to interact with a few people from the academic circle and it is quite an experience. The hours are awesome. The work profile is quite unstructured and the hence the scope of learning is way better than what an industry job offers. Besides, there are a zillion things on campus to do. Fitness workouts, Spanish classes, public speaking sessions, yoga, magazine publishing and photography – there is just not enough time to do all of these. Plus, I have made some dear friends that make the place even more endearing and enjoyable.
In all, exactly three months after I set foot outside the United States, I am not disappointed. While the emotional attachment to the first life I had as a home maker raises its head from time to time, I think I truly enjoy the transition back to my home country! There is definitely no regret! R2I is here to stay!
On a different note, I am glad India lost in the world cup! Hope this gets A off the couch!
ISB is beautiful. Hyderabad is enchanting. The growth I see around the city is remarkable. I am truly happy to back! Back to the city where the old and new live in harmony.
The many new malls that have been added to the landscape showcases the young money flooding around here. Stand in IMAX and you could be in Hong Kong, there is absolutely no difference. Wealth is splurged with no reverence. Right from Ratna Deep to City Central, goods and brands from the consumer country USA rule. Even the guarded secret of Durgam Cheruvu is highly commercialized. It is one rich city is a really poor country. Anyways, I have to applaud the corporation for having maintained clean parks, roads and safe pathways. Of course, my experience is highly limited to the “shuttle route” that ISB bus takes ok, that means that we don’t own a personal vehicle of any kind. Right now, not adding to the carbon footprint!
Life at ISB has been a delight to say the least. Except for the constant scare of snakes, and all kinds of wild reptiles, insects and may be even boars it is the place to be. The luxury of hiring a house maid! Wow! Without sounding condescending, I should say that this is the best part of being in India. While India is largely poor, I also have to admit it is largely lazy. Hence good workers in this part of India continue to impress me, right from the auto rickshaws, house maids to chai wala, they seem to have good work ethics and I really respect them for that. Touch wood.
My job here entails me to interact with a few people from the academic circle and it is quite an experience. The hours are awesome. The work profile is quite unstructured and the hence the scope of learning is way better than what an industry job offers. Besides, there are a zillion things on campus to do. Fitness workouts, Spanish classes, public speaking sessions, yoga, magazine publishing and photography – there is just not enough time to do all of these. Plus, I have made some dear friends that make the place even more endearing and enjoyable.
In all, exactly three months after I set foot outside the United States, I am not disappointed. While the emotional attachment to the first life I had as a home maker raises its head from time to time, I think I truly enjoy the transition back to my home country! There is definitely no regret! R2I is here to stay!
On a different note, I am glad India lost in the world cup! Hope this gets A off the couch!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Smile :)
It’s such a surprise for people who know me why I have not blogged about this yet. This is one topic that sure starts me going gala over it. Well, it is
- 14 hour OPSF(I) with ample time to do my own stuff ;)
- 8 hour sleep schedule
- Weekend shopping
- Amirpet bustle
- Panjagutta temple
- Riddles and puzzles everywhere from coffee corner to a crowded bus
- Unsolved puzzles and stirring mysteries
- Countless eatouts
- The Charminar express to
- Hostel TV and messy mess food
- Fruit juice corners
- The late night drops
- bread sandwiches
- Innumerable Utsavs and Minervas
- Lifestyle, shoppers stop, Chermas….
- Last but not the least, the people that made all of these memorable
A few things that make me smile –
If you knew me, you know I can shop till I drop. These places kept me busy all day. Staying at Amirpet, I used to walk to all these places. In hind sight, walking was not so bad . I mustave thoroughly enjoyed it :)
Sampoorna set dosa
This is a tiny shabby fast hand out low profile place 5 minutes from my room. They serve amazing set dosas sprinkled with tomato and coriander and side with mint chutney
Minerva
I must have had atleast 2 dinners in a week in this place. It was just above Sampoorna. Amazing place for food, service and ambience
Utsav dum biriyani
Yummy food when I don’t mind traveling 30 minutes for lunch
Punjabi dhaba in the shadiest part of begumpet
Go for the best paratha and phulkas. I can eat 10 of them. A very small and cramped place
Swagath Rasa Vada
Oh yes, I have a huge appetite and I live to eat
Mochas Cafe (Banjara Hills road no.1)
Decent hangout for a group of friends.
Durgam Cheruvu (a long walk from hitec city)
Lovers’ hangout. Hangout as a group and spoil their time!!
Hitec city on weekends
Only for movies and yet another RKHS meal!
Koyi Mil
Not a big movie buff. A few movies that came to my mind in my Hyd tenure.
Runway nine
Wow, worth your time if you have not been go-karting before.
Koti book store
Better deals on books than cheaptextbooks.com ;)
Abids Mall
Another favorite shopping place if I don’t mind that extra travel
Prasads IMAX and NTR garden
For a day long hang out.
Hussain Sagar Lake
For the remnant piscean in me and my alter ego.
Friday @
Home time! Its the third friday
Fruit juice shop behind the hostel
Anytime for a fresh drink walk away in your pajamas..
For some serene time with yourself.
Chilkur temple
Almost 1.5 hrs away, a very special temple.
10 downing st, begumpet
Well, if you are a party person
I am actually very happy I blogged this now, because it got me that special smile :)
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