Walk of life

  Flying  Trends..... 1903,Wright Brothers first time flew an aircraft ....flight was for few seconds. 1911,first commercial flight flew in India. Mythology writes about Pushpak Vimana possessed by Ravana  ....first he took to kidnap Sira to Lanka..... Then Lord Rama used that to return back to Ayodhya. Aviation has developed a lot in years. Pre Independence and many years post Independence, Aviation was a Luxury. Only the ultra rich....the Maharajas, Bureaucrats, Powerful personalities could afford traveling by Air. During my parents generation, an occasional travel by air was celebrated. Dresses were stitched or purchased only for the air travel. Photos were clicked at the airports with the aircraft behind. Meeting the beautiful Airhostess serving you was cherished. After privatization of the Aviation industry, many companies have started catering to the needs of public. At one time....tickets were available cheaper than train travel...... Indians are now preferring air

 Divinity of the Holy Ganga  - Dr Tripti Milind Galgali.  Hubli. Reaching Varanasi when Holy River Ganga had flooded and entered into the city . The Ghats had submerged.So experiencing the Boat ride across the Flowing Ganges and visiting the different Ghats.....participating in the Mesmerizing Evening Ganga Aarti was missing. For 2 days,we waited for the river water to recede.  At last ,the night  of the 2nd day of Varanasi ,our Tour Leaders from Veena World informed us that we could see the early morning Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat.But they did caution us that the Ghat is going to be slushy,Stenchy, and slippery.The whole path is going to be dirty,and difficult.  Only 5 of us in a group of 21 initially agreed. Finally we totalled to 10. We woke up at 3.30am.Reached Assi Ghat at 4.30am. Already the Ghat was crowded even at such early morning hours. The Ghat was indeed full of flooded waters,waste,Slush, Stench, Filth ......everything due to the enormous Flooding of the Holy Ganga River. W

 Travellogue  By Dr Tripti Milind Galgali.  Anaesthesiologist, Hubli, Karnataka.  Husband and myself recently went for Lucknow- Ayodhya- Prayagraj- Varanasi- Sarnath trip with Veena World.  Our tour leaders were Mr Gaurav and Mr Shantanu.  Reached Lucknow at 10pm.The Hotel Regnant, Lucknow was courteous. The chef at 11pm prepared hot Rotis,Paneer sabji and authentic Awadhi Biryani.....with Shikanji as welcome drink..... Mildly spiced, great flavors......our tour Kickstarted with satisfying gastronomic delights..... Sightseeing in Lucknow after meeting a close friend there....who treated with Moti Mahal chaats, Lassi with Rabadi ,Falooda with Rabadi, Soya chaaps, Kebabs with Layered Roti..... Inspite of slight drizzling, Lucknow charmed us with Imam Baaras, Havelis,Chikankari embroidery, Shayaris by local Guide.....Aada aur nazakat...... We then left to Ayodhya. Reaching the Ramjanmabhoomi.....the atmosphere transferred us to spiritualism.  Ramlalla temple surged great devotion in all o

 A little motivation...... I was in 12th standard...Science stream..the crucial year which decided your career and life in future.  I wanted to pursue MBBS and become a Doctor.  High cutoffs means almost more than 97% marks in Science subjects.  I was finding Physics difficult and scores were dropping due to low grades in that one subject.  One of my Physics teachers passed a random comment " These low grade and average IQ....an average performance.....you really need to review your career options "..... ( I can't publicly share her demotivating taunt in my blog) My self confidence plummeted suddenly and I actually started doubting my IQ and my efforts.  Yes,I couldn't score the required marks due to Physics to secure admission in Mumbai. But,I worked hard in MGIMS All India enterance and got 10th rank in Maharashtra state quota....and rest is history...... I am not demeaning that teacher. She voiced the bitter truth..... But her words were demotivating. That moment b

  Miss to Mrs..... Tomorrow is my wedding day. Tomorrow I will turn from a Miss to Mrs. Tomorrow I will be daughter of my father....and also Wife of my husband. Tomorrow I will also be a Daughter in Law of another Family. Butterflies tonight..... Mixed reactions.... Excitement to start a new chapter in my Life...... Anxiety to shift to another home....a new place,a different State,a different language, a different environment. Emotional...... This is my last night in the place I was born....The State I took my education.... The language I conversed daily..... This house I spent my childhood.... This bed I would roll lazily.... My neighborhood I spent moments.... My friends I gossiped with..... My family ..... My Dad with whom I discussed freely..... My Mom with whom I argued and fought over so many things..... My brother with whom I learnt flying kites and caught butterflies..... So many questions in my mind..... My life will change overnight..... Will I  get my fa

 Couple and Finance. - Dr Tripti Milind Galgali, Hubli. I am not a Financial wizard .I believe in the Marathi saying " थेंबे थेंबे तळे साचे".... Every small drop saved forms an Ocean one day. My Financial advisor was my Father in Law.  My Finance Manager is my husband.  The difference between my mother's generation and mine is....we don't blindly just hand over our earnings and not ne bothered about Finance.  I read and understand the different savings and investment plans.Discuss with Milind and then he does the needful.  I am well aware of my Money. But my next generation is more smarter.  They make their own investments and manage their own Finances. Investment and Savings.... Investments help your money grow. Savings help you in Emmergency.  You must never put your apples in just one basket.... You must divide your money party in Savings....Partly in Investments.  Both are important to secure your future.  One need not be Tata,Birla or Ambani to make Investments.