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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…
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…
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: >>…
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 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…
Rubik’s Cube Challenge: Motivation and Creativity at PeopleStrong workplace Year 2012
Corporate, corporate-organizations, Gurgaon, Haryana, Motivation, PeopleStrong, PeopleStrong HR Tech, Year2012In December 2012, I found an innovative way to break the monotony of office life and boost my team’s creativity at PeopleStrong HR Tech, sector 34 gurgaon office. As a leader, I firmly believe that regular motivation at workplace is crucial for employee retention—far more impactful than monetary rewards or occasional outings. To inspire creativity,…
Immersing in Bengali Traditions: My Navratri festive moments in CR Park, 2012
Navratri has always been a profound period of reflection and spirituality for me, where simplicity in thought, diet, and behavior becomes a way of life. In 2012, I had the chance to immerse myself in the grandeur of Navratri celebrations at Delhi’s CR Park (ChitRanjan park), a vibrant hub of the Bengali community known for…
Bengali Durga Puja and Navratri in CR Park: A Memoir of Spiritual Festivities Year 2012
Navratri 2012 was a spiritual and cultural revelation for me, as I immersed myself in the grandeur of Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park in Delhi. The vibrant pandals, adorned with intricate depictions of Goddess Durga, captured the essence of Bengali traditions and showcased India’s incredible cultural diversity. Each evening brought a new experience—whether it…
Celebrating Togetherness: NIT Rourkela Delhi Chapter Alumni Meet 2010
The year 2010 was one of the most profound years of my life, filled with boundless enthusiasm and new beginnings. I had just returned from a self-exploration journey, refreshed and ready to start a new chapter. After a series of interviews, I was selected for Pine Labs and Nagarro, eventually choosing to join Nagarro. Settling…
Reuniting with NIT Rourkela Alumni: A Memorable 2010 Gathering
In 2010, the NIT Rourkela Delhi Chapter hosted a grand reunion at the Air Force Center in Delhi, bringing together alumni across generations to celebrate camaraderie and shared heritage. It was a privilege to meet distinguished alumni like CP Gurnani (1981), known for leading the Tech Mahindra-Satyam merger, and Wing Commander Trehan (1987), alongside organizing…
Riding the Firefox Colorado: My First High-End MTB Experience Year 2011
corporate-organizations, DelhiNCR, Gurgaon, MotorcycleDiary, PeopleStrong, PeopleStrong HR Tech, Year2011Growing up, I was always passionate about mountain biking. My childhood memories are filled with adventures on my Hero Mountain Bike, and during college, those thrilling rides became a part of who I was. But it wasn’t until I moved to Noida that my passion for cycling evolved into something more. In 2008, I had…
Short Stint At Nagarro Year 2010
In 2010, I joined Nagarro, full of optimism and eager to make a mark, After 6 month self exploratory bike journey and rejecting offer from Pine Labs. Our induction was conducted by none other than the founders themselves, and their passion for the company was truly inspiring. With the company’s reputation booming in the tech…
Janamastmi Celebration: Birth of Lord Krishna Gurgaon Yr 2012 #askdushyant
Janmashtami has always been a cherished festival for me, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the divine incarnation of Vishnu. During my time in Gurgaon, I found myself drawn to the vibrant celebrations that seemed to unite devotees from all corners. I vividly remember visiting the Sector 21 temple, where the atmosphere was electrifying. The…
Navigating the Waters: Gurgaon’s Millennium City Status Tested by Rain Year 2012
I lived in Gurgaon for over 10 years, from 2006 to 2017, and the chaos during the rainy season was a constant problem. Despite being a millennial city, Gurgaon’s drainage system remains flawed to this day, with the city becoming waterlogged every time it rains. In 2012, these clips from Sector 30 and Sector 34…
