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Yamuna Expressway Through My Eyes: A Road Trip Memoir Across India’s Growing Highway Network
Over the past 17 years, I’ve been actively exploring India through road trips—riding my Bajaj Avenger, Harley-Davidson, and driving my Ford Fiesta. Each journey revealed how India’s road connectivity has transformed, especially post-2014. As someone living in NCR, I’ve seen firsthand how India’s highway infrastructure is becoming a true engine of national growth. One project that stands out in my memory is…
How My Bachelor Life and Gurgaon Tech Hustle Turned Me Into a Home Cook
During my bachelor days, food was both a challenge and a comfort. Like most young professionals, I often ended up eating out. From 2006 to 2013, Gurgaon was booming as India’s rising tech and startup hub, and exploring new eateries was our weekend sport. Every time a colleague discovered a new outlet, it became our…
From Sarni to the Skies: My First Flight and the Journey Beyond Year 2006
From Small-Town Dreams to Soaring the Skies: My First Flight Experience Like many small-town boys, I once dreamed of flying in an airplane. I would watch planes soar over my hometown, Sarni, and wonder if I’d ever be on one. As a child, I often stared at the sky, imagining the thrill of being up…
My Journey of Building a Custom AI and Gaming Supercomputing Rig Year 2025
Every tech enthusiast dreams of owning a high-performance machine that can handle the most demanding workloads. For me, as a CSE graduate from NIT Rourkela and 20+ year in tech industry, this dream became a passion project—one that would test my technical skills, patience, and love for hardware. I had multiple options to buy a…
Crafting My Dream Supercomputer: A Personal Lab Fueled by Passion, Purpose, and Future-Readiness
AI, AR, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, GoldMan Sach, NITRourkela, PeopleStrong, PeopleStrong HR Tech, RetiredAt40, SuperComputer, Year2025For more than 20 years, I’ve been immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology—writing millions of lines of code, scaling products, and leading digital transformation initiatives that fueled tremendous business growth. My journey has taken me through some of the finest tech ecosystems, including Erevmax, TravelGuru, Nagarro, and PeopleStrong HR Technologies. After stepping back from…
From Corporate Success at PeopleStrong to My Entrepreneurial Leap: A Journey of Growth, Leadership, Vision and Roaring as a Lion
2017 was a pivotal moment in my life. As a Computer Science graduate from NIT Rourkela with over a decade of corporate experience, particularly in PeopleStrong HR Tech, I had been contemplating starting my own company focused on data. By then, I had spent over seven years at PeopleStrong, climbing the corporate ladder to become…
Indian Government Digital Disconnect: Citizen Grievances vs. Politician Privileges
Since 2011, I have actively voiced my thoughts on various platforms, with Twitter (now ‘X’) being one of the most prominent. While working in a next-generation HR tech company, I often noticed the disparity in development between my hometown and the rapidly growing NCR region. Whenever I encountered an issue, I made it a point…
An Open Letter to CM Yogi Adityanath and the Organisers of Maha Kumbh 2025: A Pilgrim’s Memoir of Faith and Struggle
Year 2025 started on a great note as I got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take my parents to the Maha Kumbh 2025—an event that holds unparalleled spiritual significance. As a devotee and a traveler, this was my second Maha Kumbh experience, the first being in 2013 when I rode my Bajaj Avenger across cities to…
A Lifetime Experience:Taking My Parent’s to Mahakumbh 2025 Pilgrimage
Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, Maha Kumbh, Mahindra Thar, Mohad, Parent, Prayagraj, RoadTrip, Uttar Pradesh, Year2025Mahakumbh has always held a special place in my heart. My journey of soul-searching began in 2013 when I first attended this grand spiritual gathering in Allahabad. That experience not only brought me closer to my roots as a Hindu but also deepened my understanding of Sanatan Dharma as a vast and interconnected family. While…
Mahakumbh 2025: A Soul-Stirring Pilgrimage with My Parents, Captured in Timeless Photographs
Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, Maha Kumbh, Mahindra Thar, Mohad, Parent, Prayagraj, RoadTrip, Uttar Pradesh, Year2025Mahakumbh 2025 was more than just a pilgrimage; it was a journey of faith, devotion, and reconnecting with my roots. Twelve years after my first soul-searching experience at Mahakumbh 2013, I embarked on another sacred adventure—this time with my senior citizen parents, ensuring they could witness this divine gathering while still physically able. From my…
From Gurgaon to Bhopal & Beyond: Start of Thrilling 2009 Soul Searching Bike Ride
Year 2009 became a pivotal moment in my life. Since 1999, I had been away from family—whether it was for higher secondary education and competitive exam preparations in Bhopal, engineering at NIT Rourkela, or working in corporate hubs like Kolkata, Gurgaon, and Noida. The constant hustle made me question my purpose: Who am I? What…
My 14-Hour Bike Adventure Gurgaon to Bhopal: Start of Soul Searching Bike Ride Year 2009
In 2009, I started my daring solo soul searching bike journey spanning in first leg covering more than 750 KM in a day from Gurgaon to Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, seeking adventure and self-discovery. Riding my trusted Bajaj Avenger, I navigated through Haryana’s serene farmlands, the historic Chambal River bridge, and the rugged terrains of Madhya…
Bike Ride From Sarni to Mohad: A Journey Through Madhya Pradesh’s Heartland Year 2009
In 2009, I embarked on a soul-searching journey that would become one of the most cherished adventures of my life. Being an adventure junkie, I often found solace on the open road, and this time, my destination was deeply personal—my grandparents’ homes in Mohad (Kareli) and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. Starting from Sarni, I set…
Two Wheels, Endless Memories: My 2009 Ride to Mohad From Sarni
In 2009, I embarked on a soul-searching bike journey across my home state of Madhya Pradesh, creating memories that remain etched in my heart. Starting from Sarni, I rode over 300 km through the dense Satpura jungles, crossed the serene Narmada river, and passed vibrant farmlands on my way to Mohad, where my grandparents lived.…
Rainy Trek of Mathar Dev Satpura hills: Vlog Memoir Sarni Madhya Pradesh Year 2009
Most of my childhood spent at the foothills of Mathar Dev, MPEB colony in Sarni, Madhya Pradesh. In 2009, during a journey of self-exploration, I had the opportunity to once again trek Mathar Dev satpura hills on a rainy day—an experience that remains one of my most cherished memories. During my trek, I met Satish…
Rainy Trek of Mathar Dev through my lens: Sarni Madhya Pradesh Year2009
Most of my childhood spent at the foothills of Mathar Dev, MPEB colony in Sarni, Madhya Pradesh. In 2009, during a journey of self-exploration, I had the opportunity to once again trek Mathar Dev satpura hills on a rainy day—an experience that remains one of my most cherished memories. During my trek, I met Satish…
How Goibibo and Hotel Rajdarshan Udaipur Turned Our New Year Dreams – A Nightmare Year 2017
Sometimes, even the most meticulously planned experiences take unexpected and frustrating turns. It was December 2016, and our spirits were high as we embarked on a 10-day road trip to Rajasthan, culminating in a grand New Year celebration in Udaipur. We had planned every detail to perfection, reserving a room at Hotel Rajdarshan near Hathipole…
Looking Back at 2024: A Year That Redefined My Purpose
As the year 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the moments that have profoundly shaped my perspective on life and purpose. This year has been a transformative chapter, brimming with challenges, joy, and newfound clarity. The Joy of Fatherhood The journey began in 2023, a year that gifted me the joy…
A Journey Back to My Father’s Workplace: Reliving Childhood Memories at Sirmour Hydro Plant Year 2013
Growing up, visiting my father’s workplace was always a fascinating adventure. As a child, I frequently accompanied him to the Sarni Power Plant on rugged Rajdoot motorcycle, marveling at the massive machinery and relishing hearty meals at the plant’s canteen. Those visits weren’t just about seeing where my father spent his days but also about…
A Day at Sirmour Hydro Plant: Reliving Childhood Workplace Memories with My Father Year 2013
Spending a day at the Sirmour Hydro Electric Plant with my father in 2013 was like stepping back into the cherished memories of my childhood visits to the Sarni Power Plant. Growing up, I would eagerly accompany my father on his Rajdoot motorcycle to the plant, marveling at his work and savoring meals at the…
