Introduction: It was 2003—the IT industry was riding a wave of global expansion. I had just joined IBM, and within 30 days, I was selected for an onsite assignment in Stockholm, Sweden. It wasn’t just a career milestone—it was the start of a journey that would define my professional path, shape my leadership style, and give me a second home in every sense of the word. Recognizing Talent Early: IBM’s trust in its people has always been exceptional. The decision to send me onsite so quickly reflected the company’s belief in nurturing talent and offering real-world opportunities. I will always salute IBM for giving so much to its employees—those were truly the golden years of IT. First Steps: Ericsson, Telefonplan & a Walk to Remember My first assignment took me to Telefonplan, then Ericsson’s key hub. I still remember the quiet walk from the metro station to the office, absorbing Stockholm’s calm and discipline. I was part of a team supporting Ericsson through a critical IT...
Huljanti, one of famous place in three states viz Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. This place is famous for a big fair of Lord Mahalingaraya (Lord Shiva). The fair is the main attraction which is on the occasion of Diwali and millions of people worship Lord Mahalingaraya's "Mundas Darshan" on that day.. Its a small village located on a sub river of Bhima named Dodda Nala. It is on Pandharpur-Vijapur Highway and 21 km from Mangalwedha. I would like to emphasize on the special attraction "Mundaas Darshan" in this post. Mundaas is a fine woven cloth with the most beutiful and unique design in the world. It's percieved that the design pattern color etc visible on mundaas are used for waether, rain crops and prosperity for the coming year. Usually this anlysis and interpretation to forecast is only done by local seniors. This practise is going on from so many unknown number of years. It's a mystery till today how and from where this cloth come...
All of us are quite familiar with Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai and her tale of that resonates deeply within the fabric of India's struggle for independence. Also the none of us have forgotten the famous quote "Khoob ladi mardani, woh toh jhansi wali rani thi". Born Manikarnika Tambe in Varanasi, her legacy as the fierce warrior-queen of Jhansi has inspired the generations till date and it will keep inspiring ever to future generations. But few are aware of the journey that extended beyond her death in 1858 — a journey that connects the Royal past of Jhansi to the educational and intellectual achievements of Lakshman Rao in the 20th century and the two daughters of Lakshman rao who have are less known to the public and leading a very simple life away from glitter and glamour. Rani Lakshmibai's life is a powerful saga of bravery, sacrifice, and resistance. After marrying Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar in 1842, she became the Queen of Jhansi. Following her husband...
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