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I Finally Did a Harley Davidson Burnout and It Was Insane Year 2025
With my Harley Davidson, I have experienced some of the most unforgettable moments of freedom on open roads. Riding this powerful machine always gave me a sense of control, confidence, and unmatched connection with the road. On highways near Greater Noida, every ride felt like an escape into pure freedom and focused adrenaline. Despite riding
I Thought I Knew Control—Until I Rode a Horse: Lessons in Control, Confidence, and Connection
DelhiNCR, Greater Noida, HarleyDavidson, Horse Riding, Inspiring Personality, Leader, Leadership, Life, PersonalGrowth, Year2025I have done many adventurous things in life, but nothing matched the adrenaline rush of riding a Harley Davidson on open roads. That belief changed completely when I decided to learn horse riding in April 2025 at Uma Public School, Greater Noida. The horse riding school had some of the finest and most powerful horses
From Faith To Purpose: Gadewal Family’s Maa Durga Idol Gift to Mohad Village This Navratri 2026
Some moments redefine purpose, and this year 2026 Chaitra Navratri became a deeply motivational chapter for our Gadewal family in Mohad, Kareli, Madhya Pradesh. This village shaped our childhood values, and we felt a strong responsibility to give back meaningfully to our roots. As children, we played kanche near small chabutras where Maa Durga (Small
Why Two Old Marbles Mean More Than Any Achievement in My Life Year 2026
Some moments carry a million emotions, and this year’s 2026 Chaitra Navratri in Mohad, Kareli, Madhya Pradesh felt truly special. This village shaped my childhood, and as part of the Gadewal family, we finally had a chance to give back. The same place once had small chabutras where we worshipped Mata Durga (Small Stone) and
Moments Frozen in Time: House of 1435 Sector 15 Gurgaon and the Life We Lived Year 2006
Desiya Online Travel, Erevmax, Gurgaon, Haryana, NIT, NITRourkela, startup, Year2006, Year2007, Year2008, Year2010This memoir captures my early Gurgaon days through memories that feel complete only because they live on in photographs. From moving into House 1435 in Sector 15 with fellow NIT Rourkela seniors to living a true bachelor and startup life, every corner tells a story. The photos reflect late-night business discussions that felt like trillion-dollar
House of 1435, Sector 15 Gurgaon: Where My Bachelor Corporate Startup Life Truly Began Year 2006
One of my strongest memories from early Gurgaon days is our rented house at 1435, Sector 15, Gurgaon. Fresh out of NIT Rourkela year 2006, I joined Desiya Online Travel after initial campus placement training at Erevmax in Kolkata. After reaching Gurgaon, I connected with my college senior, Suneel Jadon, who invited me to share
True Basement Startup: Building India’s Early Hotel Booking Platform At Desiya Online Year 2007
My professional life is deeply shaped by startup experiences in Gurgaon’s booming startup culture. Although I worked with several traditional corporate offices, my heart always leaned toward my first startups Desiya Online Travel. While passing out of college, I dreamed of working at companies born in basements or garages like Apple, Google etc. That dream
Birthday Parties at Desiya Online: Small Celebrations That Powered Our Startup Gurgaon Life Year 2007
Startup life in Gurgaon demanded relentless effort, long days, and even longer nights to build a real business. In that intense environment, office birthday parties became an essential part of our startup culture. These small celebrations offered moments of pause, connection, and shared happiness amid constant delivery pressure. At Desiya Online Travel, every team member’s
My Village-Rooted Startup Story Year 2015: Passion, Purpose, and Clean Drinking Water
Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, Mohad, PeopleStrong, PeopleStrong HR Tech, startup, StartupEcosystem, Year2015The year 2015 remains one of the most energetic and defining phases of my professional and personal journey. My career at PeopleStrong, Gurgaon, was at its peak, leading engineering teams building next-generation HR Tech made in India. While corporate life flourished, my mind gravitated toward building something meaningful in my roots—Kareli Mohad village near Narsinghpur. The vision was simple
A Night at Yo China: My First Office Celebration in Gurgaon’s Startup Culture Year 2006
I began my professional journey in Gurgaon in early 2006, a bustling city full of ambition and opportunity. Like many young professionals, I quickly discovered friendship through office colleagues who soon felt like extended family. Startup culture naturally builds close-knit teams, and my experience at Desiya reflected that beautiful reality. I joined Desiya as a
Memories of C16 Hall 5, NIT Rourkela: The Room That Shaped Me
Some places do not just host you; they quietly shape the person you eventually become. For me, NIT Rourkela holds some of the most defining and unforgettable memories of my life. Among them, Hall 5 played a vital role in shaping my thinking, friendships, and independence. We lived, learned, debated, innovated, and bonded there—24×7, without pause. The Power of
Startup Team Culture at Its Best: A PeopleStrong Outing to Remember Year 2016
Startup culture has an untold truth: your organization becomes a small, close-knit family. You work hard, push limits daily, and celebrate together to stay motivated and connected. During my time at PeopleStrong, team outings played a vital role in building energy and trust. One such unforgettable experience took place in September 2016, at a resort on the outskirts
Captured in Frames: A PeopleStrong Team Outing I’ll Always Remember Year 2016
This photo frame memoir captures a vivid chapter from my PeopleStrong startup journey, where work felt like family and memories were created beyond office walls. In September 2016, our team outing to an adventure resort near Gurgaon became a perfect reflection of startup culture—high energy, broken hierarchies, shared laughter, and pure bonding. Explore the Original Memoir: >>
Attending a Startup India Conference: A Founder’s Inside View of Government-Led Startup Initiatives Yr 2018
In India, startups have traditionally grown within the private sector, driven by ideas, funding, and market-led acceleration. A significant shift began under the BJP-led government with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who actively promoted a nationwide startup culture. One key initiative was ranking Indian states on startup friendliness, bringing governance into the innovation conversation. As a founder of ArcTop Labs
Meeting a War Legend: A Rare Moment With Retired Major General GD Bakshi Year 2014
Some moments in life arrive quietly yet leave a lasting imprint on your thinking and values. One such rare moment came in November 2014, when I met Retired Major General Gagan Deep Bakshi. He is a decorated Indian Army veteran, respected combat leader, author, and widely known military and war analyst. Today, he appears regularly on national television discussing wars,
Reflecting on 2025: A Year That Quietly Changed Everything
Looking back at 2025, time felt unusually fast despite a calmer and less stressful lifestyle.Work never truly stopped, but the pressure softened, creating space for reflection and presence. Life reminded me that busyness does not always mean progress. Sometimes, stillness carries deeper lessons than constant motion. Fatherhood: Learning Life Again Through Small Eyes This year revolved
Riding Through Fog and Darkness: A Harley Davidson Memoir from NCR to Indore Year 2025
BikeRide, DelhiNCR, Gwalior, HarleyDavidson, Madhya Pradesh, MotorcycleDiary, NewDelhi, Solo Ride, Yamuna Expressway, Year2025On 15 December, I set out on one of my most audacious adventures, riding my Harley Davidson from NCR to Indore—over 850 kilometers in a single day. This long-distance bike ride tested every rule riders usually avoid. My ride began in winter fog, racing uncertainty about reaching on time, a firm decision not to postpone,
Riding My Harley from Delhi to Bhopal: A Memoir of Grit, Heat and an 800+ km Leap of Faith
Bhopal, BikeRide, Gwalior, HarleyDavidson, Jhansi, MotorcycleDiary, NewDelhi, Open Highways, Year2017In March 2017, I undertook a journey that changed more than just my coordinates. It tested my discipline, endurance, and belief in myself. It was a long-awaited, long-delayed dream—riding my Harley Davidson from Delhi to Bhopal in a single day. More than 800 kilometres, one rider, one machine, and a road that revealed everything from
Entrepreneurship Memories of StartUPIndia Conference New Delhi Year 2017
Year 2017 remains unforgettable in my entrepreneurship journey when I registered ArcTop Labs Pvt Ltd and received StartUp India recognition (DIPP7405) as one of the early 1500 startups. That same year, I attended the StartUp India State Conference at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, New Delhi, where I connected with leaders like C.R. Chaudhary, SIDBI delegates, and inspiring startup founders. Walking through the Gandhi Museum inside the
ArcTop Labs at StartUpIndia Conference Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra New Delhi Year 2017
Year 2017 was a special milestone in my entrepreneurship journey when I registered ArcTop Labs Pvt Ltd, a data tech company. The same year, my digital data idea at ArcTop Labs was recognized under StartUp India DIPP7405. Being among the early top 1500 startups recognized by Startup India, initiated by PM Modi, was a proud achievement. This recognition
