Wonderful Interview

Wonderful Interview

From the day you arrive in US, the struggle for survival starts and it’s no different for students who come for higher studies. I still remember pestering my seniors about the funding opportunities and a year later the same ball bounced back in my court from my juniors.

Luckily I got some job for 11 hours on day one but still I need a job for more hours. So I started to look around with couple of my classmates. One day I went to Agriculture Department in East Campus. Some one in reception disappointed but then suggested me to go to downstairs to meet Dr. Ashu Guru who happens to be head of IT department. I went to IT department and I met him after some time and the conversation was:

Ashu: Hi, How are you doing?

Me: I am doing great. Thank you and how are you?

Ashu: I am good. How can I help you?

Me: I am looking for Part Time Job and I thought you could help me.

Ashu: He looked into my Resume and said well you did Mechanical Engineering but that’s alright we still can fit you in IT department.

Me: I already did lot of programming courses in IT and I am good at Dream weaver, web etc.

Ashu: I see you did lot of work in statistics and quality assurance. What exactly you did?

Me: Yes I did work on statistics and quality assurance

I really worked in this fields but I barely remember. Anyways I thought of not skipping it so started explaining him whatever I remember but very confidently as I thought Dr. Ashu is in IT and do not know any thing about Mechanical Engineering.

Ashu: Explain me the process

Me: We use p chart and n chart to do statistical analysis on the lot to make a decision whether to accept the lot or not. And I don’t exactly remember what I said but spoke very confidently.

Ashu: Great. Well I am impressed. Join from tomorrow. By the way I did my PhD in Industrial Engineering and specialized in Quality Assurance.

Me: Tha……….nnnnnnnnk Y……..ou.
I was shocked to know that and then I realized Dr.Ashu know what I spoke was blunder. But I don’t know why he selected me after all my blabbering.

Experience Teaches................................

Experience Teaches………….

A Fish in the water learns swimming by itself, in the same way we learn many things by ourselves through our experiences. Similar was my experience as President of Indian students at University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Actually I was always active and wanted to be part of ISA for that year. I was interested in Public relations position, which suits to my nature, more over you will have great fun meeting people, coordinating events and airport pick ups especially picking up girls from airport etc etc………lots of fun.

I did not see any one very active forming committee until I initiated a committee formation meeting at my home with help of seniors. Lincoln seniors and all members came to the meeting and suggested to form the committee the same day. There was tough competition for Treasurer Position and a little to other positions but I was elected unanimously as a President when some of my seniors put forward my name. I was happy to take up as I thought this would be a great opportunity to learn and grow as a leader.

Finally a full fledged committee formed and I was excited to have all my friends who were very close and I thought it would be a cake walk which never been so…………

Glimpses of my Experience

Happy Moments: 1) When every one expressed their gratitude for a successful ISA tenure from the bottom of their heart for our committee’s effort.

That’s when I realized the meaning of satisfaction for Voluntary work. Many questioned why I waste my time when I don’t get any monetary benefits. But then the satisfaction is more valuable.

2) When we got Certificates to every committee member for their service. This is the moment I saw smile in every one’s face.

3) When the parents expressed gratitude for helping their children in pick ups and accommodations and more when they blessed for our success in future.

I later learnt that this people’s blessings are invaluable and felt very happy being president despite the hardships.

Funny Moments: 1) Many requests to pick up girls and always shortage to pick up boys.

2) Many disappointments as most of the girls are either married or committed.

3) One day a girl comes and complains about noise in neighboring room and requests me to take action against them.

Frustrating Moments: 1) I have signed officially as President but then I also need another key committee member to sign on but I have to go to her home and get it signed.

2) Many started giving suggestions, some go beyond and preach how to respect people when they really don’t know.

One person comes and says I have to dress decent as I am representing India, other says I have to speak decent and act diplomatically so the list goes on. I initially tried to follow each one’s suggestion where I nearly fumbled then I realized that I should go with my own conscience.

3) When a committee member who spoils relations or creates turmoil instead of doing the right Job. I saw some member’s finding fun in passing rumors and disturbing the environment.

4) When committee member stopped talking when I mistakenly confused between lamb and potato. This happened during ISA get together.

Ambiguous Moments: 1) When one of the committee member’s leaves crying in the middle of the event when she was teased by other committee member. Seriously I did not know what to do for a while but from then I leant how to pacify people.

2) A situation where I have to deal with seniors and committee member. It was really hard for me to pacify both.

Mistakes: 1) At one stage I became showier and wanted to be part of every thing in ISA.

2) Reacting very seriously when some one comment on ISA’S pick up which was spotless. I was so sincere towards it and took comments to heart.

3) Bursting out my anger one time and not realizing its impact.

4) Not able to remove politics and struggled to get support from few committee members.

Things Learnt: 1) Holding my nerve when some one severely bashes you or disrespects you.

2) Appreciating and crediting every one.

3) Learnt to be diplomatic.

4) Improved leadership abilities.


Definitely its invaluable experience and gave me a chance to improve myself as a human and a leader.

My Friends aspiration to be a Movie Maker

"Dream to become Dreamt." If you dream and work towards it, on one fine day you will be dreamt by many for your great work. Many of us including me have many aspirations but very few really strive towards achieving them.

People wants to achieve some thing but retires even before they try, thinking its tough to make it. Be it becoming actor, director, fashion designer, animator, politician etc etc every dream comes true only with sincere dedication and determination.

But one of my friends friend is aspiring to be Movie Maker, really dedicated and in that trials he made a short clip. Guys see this video and give him your critics.

Your comments please.

My Emergency room experience!!!

Its been really long time since I blogged not because I am bogged with some thing but all because I wasn’t sure what to post and also from last two weeks I was suffering from wrist injury which is lot better now.

Actually I was trying to hook by taking back foot where I lost my control and fell on my wrist before I fell on wickets. It did pain but wasn’t very bad, as you all know I can’t sit idle and take rest moreover its bearable pain so I planed many things like going to temple and shopping etc so I rented a car and by the time I reach home it started paining like hell. I tried different sprays and pain killers which did not help. So immediately I went to Rex Emergency along with my friend expecting they would treat right away. Oh God! Never go to emergency it took 4 hours before I got a bed and finally they gave the same pain killers.

Meanwhile I was getting calls from my parents and normally if I don’t answer calls for a while my mom and dad gets worried and super tensed. But what can I do I called them after a day and told that I was with my friend who got injured and told whatever happened to me by taking my friends name. I was sorry but can’t help it though.

When I was in emergency whenever some one walks close to my bed I felt anticipated expecting some sort of treatment to kill my pain. A nurse comes with sweet voice which gave me a great hope but then she asks all my details and expects me to sign on the form. How the heck will I sign with injured wrist? I guess her common sense lost somewhere however she found it and left feeling sorry.

And doctor comes in and orders for X-rays before doing anything to hand which I understand is reasonable as he would not know how to treat without knowing. After 15 min, a lady comes and took me to a Lab where she tortured my wrist for the sake of getting X-rays in 4 orientations. And after an hour or so the report comes with no fracture but a Ligament tear near the wrist and hand joint. Then the doctor gives me a splint which was as big as Niagara Falls. I was almost 3 hours in emergency and when I returned home I still have the pain but felt little better may be I am used to it or pain killers finally started working.

I seriously should appreciate my friend who was with me all the way through this and also taking care of me most of the times as a family member.

I am following up with a doctor who suggested me to do wrist exercise every day and hope I recover fast and be active again. I really need to be complete fit as my parents come some time in August or September. I ordered badminton kit so I will slowly start playing badminton and tried to be fit.

College Days

When I see herd of birds flying or group of kids playing, my heart dances rhythmically with joy and inspired brain joins the party to remind me of the sweet memories and funny Moments.

I still remember those days of captaining a team which barely wins; maintaining a group which never fights but always challenges and making girl enemies instead of friends.

I laugh at my innocence when I remember what happened during my 7th grade. One day 2 girls in our class dressed very well and came to college with lots of gifts and bands. Though I and my friend did not like those girls we still wanted to take the gifts. They tied bands to entire class except two of us. That really hurt us and hated those girls so much. That day was Rakhee bandan and it took long time to realize how fortunate we are.

The same innocence continued even during my first year of engineering. One of the seniors asked me to get eraser from a girl in Lab. With little apprehension I approached her and the conversation goes like this

Me: Hi, meeru koncham eraser istara”

She: Do I look like old aunty for you”, why do call me meeru and all.

Here she appeared to me like a cat that is running for rat. Then I again requested her in a friendly way

Me: “ Nuvu koncham eraser istava”

She: How long do you know me? How dare you call me “nuvvu”.

I saw her ID with her name X

Me: X can you give me eraser?

She: Don’t you know how to talk with seniors. How dare you order like my boss?

After some Tom and Jerry fight I finally got the much awaited eraser and at that point I felt like Alexander the Great.

Later I understand that I am not Alexander the Great but Bhakra of the week, when I heard she is fresher and my classmate joined few weeks before me.

Love or Arranged, Does not matter!!!

That was a time whenever I go to Events or functions, people rained questions about my future plans or about my GRE scores, well some with concern and some for a chance to ridicule or compare with their kids. By Gods grace I scored really good and got into decent school and had no trouble to face the turbulent jet of questions.

But now where ever I go people ask when you are tying a knot, this time not just in events alone but also in international Bazaars. But luckily I don’t have any trouble from my parents at least. Even if they have it’s their concern and all they want us to settle well in life with good person.

Some of western friends always wondered why we don’t date and to explain them about our marriage system, so called arranged Marriage; it takes last sip of my coke. Well I always supported the system before them but then do I really? Is Arranged marriage best over Love marriage?

It’s not fast and proven but statistically speaking arranged marriages are more successful than love marriages. In saying so do we think couples with arranged marriages are really happy? Well the answer is not definite, but then couples with love marriages are happy? I Guess no. Then what is best and is there an answer?

Speaking about arranged marriages, its great philosophy involved, where two families are joined together for lifetime. Here basically parents study the viability and compatibility based on many factors like astrology; family values etc and join the couple in a vivacious way with all traditional rituals and for one moment it feels like angles being the made of honor for bride and couple getting wedded on laps of peacock, Its exotic atmosphere and so electrifying.

I some times feel it is the power of ritual or great reasoning with judgment by parents or later the discipline of the married couple which will bind them together forever. But then truly speaking, arranged marriages are successful because of adjustments or compromises and a close knit by family which will always help the couple in understand and adjust for one other. And guide them in every way to achieve perfect matrimony, after all this is great foundation to find love in each other. It feels right!

Love marriages some times may not be successful because they have fewer adjustments or not truly knit well by the family. As I said earlier many misunderstand love, which could probably be mere attraction, and definitely is not a great foundation for a relationship.

Whether it be Love or Arranged Marriage, it’s the understanding and one’s belief in each other makes lives better and builds a solid foundation for their relationship.

So if you already found true love then just respect the relationship and make sure you never lose it. Otherwise Arranged marriage is not bad at all and it’s an institution which will help improve our personality and teach us how to adjust and respect personal values. Whatever be it, just understand and respect each other, it does not matter the way you are united when you find the comfort and chemistry.

What is Love!!!

There is no argument in saying moonlight is the most romantic ambiance or Julia Roberts is great actress but the argument still lasts in what is love?

Lots of my friends including me always felt that love marriage is perfect because it helps develop chemistry and deep understanding of each other but some times I feel climbing Everest could be easier than finding true love. Saying so one would ask then why would there be many lovers if its really that hard? well my point is how many of this lovers truly feel made for each other or live together for life time. And why so many break ups if theirs is love? Here is my reasoning.

I always observed people getting confused with feelings like crush, liking,attraction, infatuation and proximity infatuation. After all this feelings sense almost same but means a lot different just like how camp fer tastes different than salt having almost same look.If I have to define them, this is how I do.

Crush is temporary attraction, which is a mere following of the current trend or craze and changes very often just like climate here in US. This probably could be a start for relationship but not really is.

And liking is appreciating the qualities or some aspects in a person which probably can lead to friendship or adoration in some way.

Attraction is more intense than crush where you want to be in this persons company for some reason, probably this can be a good start for relationship. At this stage most of us don't act real and always try to impress the opposite sex which could probably lead to misunderstandings later in relationship. Quiet often we see people in attraction consider as love and this is a potential cause for later breakups.

Infatuation happens more intense than attraction where you are more involved with each other. This feelings would appear intense but can fade away with time or situations.

Proximity infatuation develops when they are attracted and always together most of the times. This is intense but can fade away with separation.

Most of us tend to marry considering all the above feelings as love which off course can be building blocks to a relationship but then the true foundation is clear and deep understanding of each other and a feeling which will bind them together forever at any cost.

As I said this is not a fact like sun rises in the east and is most debatable. I just said what I felt and I welcome arguments. I will continue with arranged marriages in my next blog until then Chao!!!

Am I missing IPL?

The ball traces like a bullet.........what a splendid performance......there you go one more wicket.......what a catch....gilchrist launches like a rocket.....rohit breaks the hearts of kolkatta....what a spell from RP Singh....an amazing delivery...the ball straight to the mid on......tring tring....hello...hello...what the hell you doing at home till 9.......come to office..now I realize all this commentary is in my dreams. Soon I get ready and go to my office with some excuse for being late which became quite usual this days.

Yes the IPL was quite exciting with great performances at one side and with all other bollywood spice, miss bollywood and DJ stuff, fake ipl blogger etc made this IPL an exciting tournament. I was so deep into this game and I some how wanted to see deccan chargers atleast in semis where there performance last year was far below par and very disappointing. This year at begining no one really considered this team to be in top 4 pointing its weak bowling attack but the sheer discipline, attitude and desire to win rang the trumph cards for deccans whch was shown right from begining. Though the momentum was lost in middle of the tornament which again raised questions but then again the sheer determination of some of the players in semis and final felt they really deserve the IPL.

My long awaited smile finally came true after deccan winning the IPL and now I miss all that fun and excitement and trying to get back in routine life but wait before that the T20 starts from June 5th so I dont think I am going to miss the T20 excitement anyways. I guess just few days break again for that.......... theball traces like a bullet.........what a splen.did performance.....etc

What a Dream

I got a dream and this is how it goes...................................( I got to clear actually I am not married its just the way I want to explain dream)

Its 7 am in the morning still asleep but sun rays took the responsibility of mother and try to wake me up, partially successful in doing so, then my wife comes with bed coffee wow sky is limit for imagination, the situation was just like in old Telugu or Hindi movies.........wow looks like having a great day. Suddenly I see myself drenched with water and opened my eyes to realize its all dream so far and now comes the reality with hungry sorry angry wife with very inspiring lecture. For some time I moved like a cursor on laptop with mouse handled by my wife herself and acted according to her.

Again I started imagining the old movie story of wife making breakfast and serving with care,love etc and yes this time not too much disappointment She for real served with care and love...... not food but a list to buy for a party tonight. Suddenly from nowhere I see fall colors with beautiful flowers amidst a severe winter when I hear my wife's sweet voice asking me to drop her in office. Though I will be late by half an hour why the hell would I say no. With all the excitement I dropped her actually it would be appropriate to say I was dropped at her office because she is who drove it till there and Thanks god that excitement blinded all the mistakes she had done during the drive and then I drove back to my office thinking for excuses as I know I will be late.

Some how I managed my team and I am all set for meetings and deadlines. After few hours I gott call and amazed to hear the sweet voice again, before even I go to my imagination of old telugu movies she starts asking who is who in my social networks uhhhhhhh my respect to my boss changed in a better way after I completed my cross interview sorry call with her. And my work is going good and suddenly I see a instant message asking where lunch, yes your guess is right its my wife again. Surprisingly she gave me a choice so I decided to Chinese restaurant guess what we finally ended in Thai restaurant and then I realized never to chose. Its wonderful lunch except the boring discussion why harry met sally in her office.

I rush out of office at 5:00 to pick her up off course the call, sweet voice, imagination to old movies etc all happened. This time I managed myself to drive but I have to switch off GPS and obey Wife positioning system.

We reach home and I planned to relax but then we realize a Bday party, so soon I got ready with some jeans and T -shirt and after long wait I saw a rainbow with out rain and angel walking towards me what is happening wait ...........in no time the angel changes to my wife again and gets mad at my dress, so soon my cloths are changed just like how we customize the cloths on model with a moving the cursor on laptop.

After party we are back home and I felt uneasy. She gave me tablet and did take care with great affection. Every hour I was given medicine and treated just like how mother treats her kid. When I woke up in middle of the night I see my wife still awake and wondering about me. Some how she helped me sleep and in morning I see my wife with beautiful smile and to my surprise its not dream but real. That smile brought me the thousand elephants strength and just could not leave her.

Then I realized how I am enjoying her company in whatever she does and started to realize caring and love in every deed. Now I am in heaven.

Wonderful Women

Wow today I am in little romantic mood and want to share some of the observations in my friends life and some from my own experiences although nothing great from my side.

I feel a girl who is around 24 + and independent seeks a guy who is matured, cool and ambitious in life and seriously does not like a guy who is hyper active, chatter box and easy. This girls always expects seriousness, reservedness, humbleness etc surely no no to typical Ravi Teja kind off character or exactly speaking they look at the security in life and very particular about their opinions. Damn you have to follow and appreciate otherwise some one gonna get hurt real bad.

Next girls who are between 19 to 21 will be in a fancy world and they like guys who talk well, off course need to have little sense of humor though ........some crap talk is fine here and not really objected, and they really don't like calm, humble all that big things mentioned before. Always need to cheer them up and need to respond to there problems with real seriousness though they look childish for you. They get excited to craze though not very much like teenagers but still have not lost it completely.

Whatever I said above was my observation don't take it seriously and its just for fun . Apart from this I always feel its really hard to understand girls and its definitely an art. Whatever the age or maturity, we never know what they really need and for the fact the big problem, they don't even tell openly.......... I say common!!! How we would know without you telling problem! For one moment they will be cool, talk frequently and look like great friends but all of a sudden girl stops talking for no reason, some make it big issue out of nothing. Surely it’s an art to understand them.

But I would not dare to say all girls are complicated. I know girls who are caring, loving ,cheerful and always with us when we need them. I know one thing for sure despite their complex openness they are most wonderful people and can shower love for our whole life. I hope I do my best understanding them and hope I get most wonderful women in my life.

It takes long time to realize..............................

Finally long awaited election results brought flying colors to congress party which now made its presence strongly in Center and Andhra Pradesh. This time they are unstoppable and did not have any trouble from NDA or third front.

For good or bad there is clear message that India is seeking a stable government and undoubtedly its congress which proved stable despite not being proactive during Mumbai terror attacks.

Similarly in Andhra Pradesh congress easily reached their magic figure without any hung scenario.

I guess its better this way rather than hung assembly where there would not be any stability. If we have to analyze results TDP did not really under perform but failed as a alliance. For better or worst TDP got more seats than Last election and probably this time TDP can act really strong as opposition and help congress to make proper progress in Andhra Pradesh.

And two very great disappointed party's are PRP and TRS who really underperformed but this may be good for them to learn lessons and reform to their best.

My favorite party Loksatta did not do well and that is no surprise as we all expected. Yes the realization is tough to achieve but a start with a win by JP would bring momentum in future

I personally think this party can be predominant in future if they can hold there persistence for that long time. many people felt the importance and need of a party like this for our society but a complete realization has not come. Many consider this party an ideal party but when its comes to right of vote they cast it some where . Its because internal factors let our decisions go against what we really need in society, they be it religious, caste community or groups.

I understand it’s hard to get over all this things as they are deeply rooted in us but let’s try and make a move to bring real independence to India.

Do some thing buddy!!!

Do some thing buddy.............haaaa this is what I used to hear from my friends, lot of inspiration right. Actually every one believes that I can do some thing different in life but now I am wondering where that passion has gone. Now a days I see myself watching movies and doing nothing for the day and in one way surely this is different from what others do.

Like in fairy tales where angel comes and whispers, this days I am hearing some words quite frequently, surely not from Angel.

then from where?

yes its some Angel in me motivating to try out new and reminding me that I am not kid anymore to play around or waste time. I don't know whether this is temporary or some thing I will persist to continue to explore and prosper. With that motivation I am researching into some ideas but every thing seems quixotic. But if I continue with this motivation and off course determination I think I can do some thing in life which I always dream t off.

Hope I will be succesful with all my friends support and by Gods grace. One day I will stand to my friends and parents expectations and make them proud. Wish me best of luck my friends.

Online Shopping in India.

Today as usual not a great day for Jobs in my field so I started browsing to see if we can find online deals and online shopping websites in india and I did find some wonderful websites.

1. http://www.fabmall.com/

2. http://shopping.indiatimes.com

3. http://www.ndtvshopping.com

4. http://www.shoponline-india.com/

5. http://shopping.rediff.com

and I also found www.doctorndtv.com which is similar to www.webmd.com and has got all medical treatment stuff. So with this I get a feeling that next wave in india is Online shopping.

And also I liked this www.ileher.com website which talks about the Trends for Internet Market in India. One idea may change lives.

Not really a Bad Day

Today I got up late as I did not see any reason to wake up early as I feel no hopes in finding Job and also lost interest in IPL for some reason. As a usual practice I opened Dice.com and surprisingly saw few requirements and thought for a while Market is improving. when I opened this requirements I see so many roles and felt there are multiple positions at the client and to a shock its one position with not double or triple action but dasavataram damn it. But still I felt happy for seeing a requirement than nothing and with that inspiration I applied for few other positions in other areas and job portals.

And today Deccan chargers won the match against Rajesthan Royals very easily and gave hope to watch IPL again. And for a while I read the www.fakeiplplayer.blogspot.com, here the blog author claims he is member of the team and reveals the inside story of Kolkatta. Just read if you like cricket.

Overall its not a bad day. With some hopes blossomed I am looking forward for sunshine and bye for now.

Nothing going right!!!

This Year I am feeling that things are not going well and I have reason for that in fact reasons like troubles with visa and Job.

I feel my passion is sinking just like Titanic sunken in the sea. Well if not then where is that high energy I always endured during my college days gone? I say myself common I am not the only guy facing this and I myself patted with some motivation.

We never know when an opportunity knocks the door and who knows princess comes along quiet possible!!! Right!!!.

Now a days I am deeply following IPL which is kinda carzy at first but now I started supporting Deccan Charger who initially looked great but now stepped back a bit and look inconsistent. But this is T20 and any thing can happen. This team might sneak way few wins and can surprise.

After IPL matches I watched few movies and I would recommend you to watch "The Bachelor" and "What Women wants.

Anyways bye for now………..chao!!!

How Do I understand this girls!!!

I always had this problem of understanding few Indian girls and to be very frank every other guy faces this problem. I am not just exaggerating, it’s really annoying some times with there behavior.

For one moment they appear like very close friends but then act like amnesia patient and remind as a great puzzle. That’s why I always say if you problem tell clearly but just don’t complain later.

And other problem if you talk freely they think you are a flirt otherwise the other way round. Now when I see any girl I will think twice to speak and if I do I will have to check my words, dialogue delivery and all that fake crap which I really don't like at all.

I always have good intentions and I never talked or tried to hurt there feelings. I am not seriously blaming every Indian girl but quite a few of them are unpredictable. I think its good to be open and explain when you have problem and hope they understand.

Welcome to My Little World

I wanted to write a blog about my little world but I always back dropped because of my poor writing skills. Anyways now I am taking a chance to jot down, its not because I improved my writing skills, but it’s the inspiration I got by reading blogs of all my friends.

Well I am a graduate from UNL majored in Industrial Engineering currently working for consulting firm for their in-house and client SAP SD projects. Basically I am from India and I was here for pursuing Masters where back at home I did my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from JNT University Hyderabad.

I love acting, I am not professional or so, it’s just a hobby apart from that I love organizing events and any thing that is Public Relations. I always felt I should have majored in some related field of my interests anyways I landed in some profession by gods grace.

My Favorite sport is cricket because I only know that sport to the best moreover that sport is treated as a religion back in India and I grew up with that. More Later…………….bye for now!!!