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A unique virtual lunch meet- my last connect with Michigan Team. I will miss such events. Will forever cherish these moments.

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This was definitely an unique experience and I'm so glad I got to share it with our Michigan Team :P

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Classic Indian-chinese, momo, chilly paneer, manchurian, chilly garlic noodles, and fried rice.  Yum yum in my tum tum :D

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Enjoyed scrumptious food and talking with you all. Had a great time! Hope you all enjoyed as well. 

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Enjoyed scrumptious food and talking with you all. Had a great time! Hope you all enjoyed as well. 

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Hey All - Last post was 7 months back. Lets bring this bulletin back to life! :)

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Hey All - Last post was 7 months back. Lets bring this bulletin back to life! :)

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While Diwali is all about light, food and colorful Rangoli's, the work that goes behind in the past weeks plays a significant role. The entire family has divided roles and responsibilities to make the grand day a big success.

So this Diwali, while my 'Sasural' was getting white washed, along with the 'Call' of duty, I took the responsibility of cooking on a 30 year old electric heater because the kitchen was not usable :D

Don't such memories also make Diwali Special? :)

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This Diwali was a symbol of our resilience and a testament to a simple truth...that happiness can be a lifestyle if we make it a priority!🤗

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When lockdown first started I was not allowed to order food from outside and I'm definitely not good with cooking, so I just ended up sketching these. :P

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I am sure you all remember Raj...Yes Yes...the guy who put super loooong posts on this bulletin :D Given the COVID situation, in spite of him being from Mumbai office, we obviously never got a chance to meet. But guess what...we did..in Himachal!
The first time I spoke to Raj, just to explain to him a requirement, we connected over treks and travel and became instant buds. We made a hypothetical plan that someday, we will work from mountains and go on treks. When I took the leap of coming to Himachal for months, Raj felt enough FOMO to adapt the plan!
Right after he was here, we decided to turn our hypothetical plan into reality.
We utilized the long weekend and headed to Kalga. The evening was full of fun and food.
He surprised us with some amazing card tricks and a song recorded by him over Ukelele. Pretty Multi-talented I must say!
On Dussera, we did the 14 km Kheerganga trek! Look how he planned to go all 'Durga' on me! :D

It makes me wonder - Isn't life a box full of just conversations and experiences and the magic it brings along? :)

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The message on the wall of my home office.

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Mini golu this year😁

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Go Corona go !

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Fearless and colorful :)

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For those of you missing the Bangalore Office 😛

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Hey There Delilah + Alvida (Life in a Metro)

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Hey There Delilah + Alvida (Life in a Metro)

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The "alternate" normal is an everyday hustle, juggling work, chores and family. While we have attuned to this each in our own ways and methods, it's vital to remember to take time-off for yourself and focus on your well-being, both physical and mental. Your happiness is entwined with that of your family members. Spend time with them, listen and talk; Connect with your friends; Acknowledge your emotions and channel them constructively (it's natural to feel frustrated/weary, but convey it in such a way that you don't end up hurting others' feelings); Maintain a proper sleep schedule (a must to achieve everything else!); Engage in fun activities every week; Seek support from your trusted circle whenever you need it; There are tons of resources available around you that you can make use of now, and more than anything...Go easy on yourself in these challenging times. You are giving your best!

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Rains are Here!

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Sunsets are always fun to paint:P
Acrylic on Canvas

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Best of luck on a new adventure! YOU WILL BE MISSED! Wherever you go, we'll be right here for you.. (1)

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On the topic of childhood.. I am reliving mine with this little chef!

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On the topic of childhood.. I am reliving mine with this little chef!

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Aren't onesies the best thing ever? 😛

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It's been 5 months since I last had an ice cream (🤬 you corona😠)...so, seeing this photo made me so nostalgic (what good old days!!) and crave a popsicle even more😂

Here's to good health, faster return to normal and more ice creams for everybody!😁

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This picture reminds me of my first ever road trip with Dad and his colleagues. It was an office trip to Tamilnadu and I was not supposed to be a part of it. The stubborn, 9 year old me, shed enough tears to convince Dad to take me along. This morning in Kanyakumari, I remember Papa woke me up at dawn and literally dragged me to the terrace of our hotel to watch the sunrise. As the first rays hit , I was amazed to distinctly see 3 different shades of water, each of Arabian sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. To read in Geography text books about the tip of Indian mainland is one thing, but to experience it was exhilarating. I believe, my travel experiences in life so far, somewhere surely is inspired by this moment :)

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It reminds me the bitter then and sweet now incident. Me and my 2 year older cousin rode a bicycle for 5KM to watch a movie Kadal Desam in my 3rd standard without informing at home. We had a memorable treatment after we returned. I still remember the day 29th May 1997, my rest of the cousins enjoying the palm fruits while we hit the bed crying :( :)

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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Prateek Kuhad | Cover

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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Prateek Kuhad | Cover

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Something I prepared for D(eloitte)-Strings live concert for the Mumbai Office a couple of weeks back :)

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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | Cover (Piano, Vocal, Whistling)

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Home made warm donuts on a rainy day anyone? :)

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Ninh Binh, Vietnam | Sep 2019

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The Ballad of Cleopatra - Song 2/5

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Marvanthe, Karnataka | June 2017

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.. when you get lucky with your phone lol

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This is a recovering hibiscus 🌺 in my garden, who got eaten by mites last month.. #Lockdown hobby at this point 😇

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Candid photo shoot of our baby girl Manahil Sharma who turned 1/2 year this month!

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On a trip back from Elephanta caves late in the evening....
The Taj lit up 🙌🏽

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If you're on Instagram, do check out my art page @brushesandbrouillons

Has anyone witnessed an #auroraborealis?

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#OnePiece

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Hometown

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Long time ago when quarantine was just a word in the dictionary and lockdown was a novelty..

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Mumbai :)

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When we weren't becoming baked potatoes | A temple near my home in Chennai
Who else loves to go out when rainclouds gather in the sky?  I'm a sucker for that weather ;)

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This has gotten me digging through my old pictures and souvenirs from my NCC camp days during school and college... Definitely can't get them all here so might be putting up a couple more (sorry for the spam) Nostalgia Maxxxxx.
Collage 1-
These are group pictures with some dignitaries I got to meet with and perform for. I represented Karnataka and Goa directorate at the NCC Republic Day Camp in 2012 and 2014. Starting from the bottom right and going clockwise,
1- Former CM of Delhi Sheila Dikshit
2- Former Governor of Karnataka HR Bhardwaj
3- Former Director General of the NCC Lt.Gen.Anirudhha Chakravarty
4- Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh-A once in a life time opportunity to meet and perform for the highest ranked officer in all of the Indian Armed forces at the time. The man was about 93 years old when he stood upright and delivered a speech to 1500 cadets. An inspiration :')
5 & 6- The former President of India Smt.Pratibha Patil - Had a chance to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The following picture is a Delhi Police security check sticker that was put on my keyboard at RP Bhawan and I kinda stuck a tape onto it to preserve it (I'm glad I did that 8 years back! A fond memory)

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My spam won't end here. I miss the mountains 😭
The valley leaves you wanting for more. No matter where you go, always leave something for the next time. Now there's a reason to get back there :')

(Not like you need one for the mountains)

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Kinner Kailash Range, Kalpa | April 2019

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I walked as far as I could see from where I clicked this picture and then some... Home to various different kinds of flowers, the valley is one of the most calming places I've ever been to.

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One starts from the base of Ghangharia anytime after 5am, on a 4km mostly uphill trek to reach the entrance of the valley as seen in the previous picture.
Once there, you are free to roam about the valley as you wish. There is no definite path or maps. Hope to find a local guard and follow him to the end of the valley. You climb up to the entrance and walk down the valley to reach this point between the mountains (like in those nursery drawings 😋 without the sun)

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You don't have to push yourself to the limit if there is None.

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We visited Chimmini Dam, which is located in Thrissur district of Kerala. It's completely surrounded by forest.. and we discovered this beauty while trekking !!!
If you wanna have the best shower of your life, do visit!!!
Caution: You'll need a guide though 😜, it has still got its wild side.

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The Last Trip before lockdown to Queen of Hills : Shimla ! ❤️

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The day I felt like "Aaj main upar aasman niche"  :P

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The day I felt like "Aaj main upar aasman niche"  :P

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At 4633mts, in the Gharwal region of the Himalayas, this is the world's highest Gurudwara! Exciting and beautiful (read exhausting) climb up to this place from Ghangharia, where there is a beautiful glacial lake-Hemkund. I had ZERO plans of taking a dip in the lake in freezing temperatures when a really warm Sikh man convinced me to take a dip and gave me a towel because I didn't have one. A wonderful experience :') (although I took only 2 steps in and froze like a cartoon 🥶🤫)
The Gurudwara is open for visits starting in May till ~October (when the winter settles in and the lake freezes up). I visted the region in July 2017 while on a trek... More in the next picture 😋

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Being able to find a reason to smile in every moment is the true living. They do it better!

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Is it too cold to play outside?

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Blink and Click

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I lost my wallet that day, but still it is by far the best day i have ever spent in Bengaluru yet.
#TherPup

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Little (from above) patches of paradise!

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Little (from above) patches of paradise!

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Andaman islands from a bird's eye view🏝️
July 2019
#summeronabeach

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Burrowed peas fields after an unexpected snowfall.
Kaza, Spiti | 01.05.2019

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I'm a big fan of the Minions 😋 What about you?

#mugs #collectibles

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I believe I can fly.

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major missing during lockdown :)

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Doodle Days!

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Who doesn't love dogs !! 😍

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The “High Definition” of life in a montage of some lowly pictures.. #thoughtprovoking

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The “High Definition” of life in a montage of some lowly pictures.. #thoughtprovoking

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Dedicated to Friday's runner-up (sorry didn't catch your name but thanks for the prompt!) 🙌
Love the show! They've let if off on a cliffhanger yet again! 😭

P.s: I'm a fan of the crime-thriller-mystery genre. If you have any favourites, I'd love to hear about them! 😁😁

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When sun is yet to shine and Moon is taking care of the sky @ 4:30AM

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Something me and my friends from college came up with making use of the #quaran-time 😁

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Just love the way sky blends!

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Anyone ?? #TeamGame

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Evening view from home #kerala #quarantine

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Has anyone found a way to save shortcuts on VDI?!!

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Even Quarantine couldn't keep us away 😁.

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Wondering when would we get the next one!

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Shoutout to the beginning of something wonderful !

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Thanks to Archana, Shikha and Pragyansa for their constant support and help with our today's task. Couldn't have completed it so quickly without you all.

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Missing this place a bit more than usual.

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Missing this place a bit more than usual.

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Waiting for the roads to open again!