The charm of luxury vacations...

Google defines luxury as a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. When money isn't an issue (even post demonetisation) and the need for relaxation in a huge spacious area with unlimited benefits is your thing, then luxury vacations are a must for you! 

Vacation is the best way to destress, create happy memories, innumerable photo opportunities, gastronomical journey and so on.. 
You can lounge in your casual wear and be at ease with your true self.
 Now, you may ask why the need for spending so much on a room wherein you can do the trip with a lesser budget! 

True that !! 

This is my feeble attempt to highlight the features!

The ROOM -- Imagine a huge sprawling living room welcoming you with its brightly coloured cushions, chandeliers/state of art lighting, gigantic television with a printed menu of programmed channels, a side bar area/dining table for digging in your room serviced food without messing the sleeping area, a humongous bed ( imagine king+queen bed makes it royal bed ) with excellent turndown service, a walk in closet along with a private safe and an adjoining bathroom which gives you an awesome feel of doing your ablutions in luxury! 

Whether it is the sunken bathtub or the private shower cubicle with best complimentary essentials ( ex: forest essentials), or the additional sit out in the balcony,overlooking a beautiful landscape or just the kick of getting free knick knacks like pastries, fresh fruit and sweets ! 

The housekeeping personnel are like magical elves who keep everything spick and span! some even make interesting swans and elephants out of towels and place them on your bed !! 
Be ready to inhale rose petals smells and see beautiful arrangements when the hotel discovers you are on a special occasion trip :) 

The extra space gives you tremendous breathing space, cozy corners and value for money!

The Property -- Manicured lawns, smiling and courteous personnel wishing you during your stroll, beautiful and artistic locations wherein you can click pics and get those tons of likes on FB! The ease of checking in and checking out.. the golf cart rides and beautiful pathways for your serene walk..

Private pools -- The best feature money can buy/rent ! :) ideal for couples looking for some wicked fun! this is the latest trend in the hottest properties around. 
advisory warning- avoid winter time while booking this since none of them are heated pools.. Splash around with your special someone or indulge in a water volleyball match with family! 
In India, Serai - chikmagalur, Orange County ( Hampi,Kabini and Coorg), Leela Goa are good places with private pools.

The Food -- Chefs go out of the way to accommodate all your requests.. The spread of buffet and taste is so good that you want to overstuff yourself! The room service delivers your food with aplomb! Proper cutlery meets brilliant packaging!

Privacy -- Luxury places offer you the perfect serene environment with good crowd. You can be assured of a good guest list owing to the high price tag ( am not being racist here)! Discretion is the middle name of the staff who wouldn't disturb you until you call for them!

However, as life isn't bed of roses, similarly luxury vacations have many cons as well..


Price Tag : Its definitely not for the faint hearted! imagine paying minimum Rs.25,000-30,000 (plus taxes) for a single night! It works out best for people who are likely to be more indoors and use the facilities than for adventurous sorts! basically, for sloth bears :) 

Pricey Food and Beverage : Most properties (like leela and orange county) have a american plan system wherein the buffet breakfast,lunch and dinner are included for a small fee or with the room. In case, this isn't available, best way is to get a takeaway for at least one meal from outside. If the resort is on extreme outskirts then no option but to opt for the food plan. 

Also, if you are a avid drinker and love your 3-4 pegs or just want to have some fun... smuggle a bottle and coke tins/soda inside your room ! it just isn't practical to spend Rs.350 on a can of soda/coke! 

2 peg in room (with ice bucket on request) and 2 peg in their lounge will balance your wallet's status :) 

Veg food jugaad : places abroad have lesser varieties for vegetarians and in Indian Cuisine. My Hack is to carry a packet of haldiram's bhujia and relish it with bread and ketchup available in the hotel! Problem solved, happy tummy!

Instant food packs like sambhar rice, pav bhaji,bhel puri etc from haldiram's, MTR and priya are your best friends when you travel and also, if you wish to save few bucks! 

Its not wrong to be cost effective while being extravagant! :P (quite an oxymoron)

Some of the fabulous properties can be listed as : 

Atlantis - Dubai 

Orange County - Kabini, India

Kurumba - Maldives

Park Hyatt-- Hyderabad

Hyatt -- Hyderabad 

Westin Villa --Langkawi

Nusa Dua hotel and spa - Bali 

If you need any additional info about any of these hotels or generally, pls do comment :) will be happy to help !!

thanks for reading ! :) 

Love, 

Anu ! 

Short Story - Honeymoon!

"Rs.40,000/- per night!!! Don't u think its little expensive?" said jalebi.  She was shocked hearing the room rate as she was going on her honeymoon to an exotic location with the love of her life, laddu.

"but baby, look at the amenities, it is the top room available in the resort. we would have enough space, additional features and discounts in spa, private butler, pick and drop in luxury car etc. I think the money will be justified.". Laddu was trying to pacify the frayed nerves of jalebi with all the marketing tactics he could employ. He wanted to give the best in their HM to her and was looking forward for a super relaxing time.

"you think we can afford it?"

"yes dear, we can."

"alright. if u say so... now, let me finish packing!"

End of discussion, start of daydream. Jalebi saw a kaleidoscope of images of the location/hotel in her mind and the naughty way they would do justice to the room. here, was a girl who believed in the beauty of love and dreamt about all she read about love and art of lovemaking in mills and boon novels. laddu seemed the perfect guy to be hitched to, smart, tall, educated, set her pulse on treadmill speed. 

" Standing near the floor-to-ceiling glass window, soaking the visual delight of the vast blue sea with its golden grained shore, the heartbeat raced as Michael  Schumacher would race his F1 car in the winning lap. The adrenaline pumping made her uncomfortably wet in the moist centre of her being. He came up to her from behind and held her tenderly in her arms. She hesitantly kept her head back on his broad chest and lowered her back on his tummy. Most were mesmerised by the way their bodies fit in sync, the warmth radiated between them was comforting and exciting at the same time. He turned her around and looked deep in her eyes, she lowered her eyelids demurely. He coaxed her to look at him and stole a kiss from her unsuspecting lips. He laughed at her sudden widened eyes and then pinched her chin playfully. 

His arm around her waist made her feel secure and loved while her head on his chest made him feel happy and responsible. 

She went up on her toes and rubbed her face against his one day old stubble. Startled, laddu looked upon his bride with raw lust in his eyes. He never expected her to take a bold step so easily given her timid nature, this added fuel to the fire.. She wanted to DO so much, but shyness didn't let her take a step voluntarily. 

Removing the garb of being shy, jalebi raked her fingers in his hair, traced his eyebrows with her nails and pulled his mouth upon hers. Her tongue explored his lips and delved within the inviting warmth of his mouth.. he quickly responded by playing the same and biting her lower lip in a way which made her squeal in delight.. 

laddu started showering a trail of wet kisses from her lips till her tummy. A deep vampirish kiss on her throat ensured nail marks of ecstasy on his back. 

Laughing crazily, she falls back on the soft bed and is instantly bouncing on it like a kid.. Laddu feels the happiness exploding in his chest ! he walks to the bed menacingly, hoping to scare her..  But, jalebi is making all inappropriate gestures,enticing him to the point of madness. The Little Big Guy in his pants is doing a crazy tribal voodoo dance on its own.

The atmosphere in the room is crackling. She sits on the foot of the bed while laddu stands between her legs. Taking their own sweet time, she unbuttons him slowly and pushes shirt away. 

Throes of passion engulf him when he rubs her face on his belly button... Uncontrolled passion leads him to pull her hair up and kiss her senseless. "

"OOOOOOuuuuucccchhhh..........!! What are u doing laddu??"

"Wake up sleeping beauty.  Time to get ready and head to the airport. Our flight is in few hours.. Remember??" 

" Oh.. i was seeing a beautiful and erotic dream... wait till it comes true soon...."

As scheduled, they reached their destination, checked in and loved the place. The tranquility and beauty of the place was worth the flight time, the money invested and time taken off. 

Jalebi's anxiety, shyness and wildness of her heartbeat reached its zenith, anticipating her dream to come true. 

Laddu was lounging on the chair in the patio in a relaxed stance,unknown to the raging fires within jalebi's mind and body. 

She tried to initiate the love making session, but couldn't fathom the lack of interest from laddu's part.

"whats wrong? did i do something which turned u off?"

" nahi, aisa kuch nahi hai.... just need to destress the mind. The wedding and its preparations have taken a toll on me"

"But, Aint u happy we are finally together?"

" Yes, Iam very happy. however, can't explain you my mindset as of now."
"SO, what do we do now?"

"lets just enjoy the vacation and let things be spontaneous"

"my dreams, my longing of being with u , my fantasies????"

"i Promise to fulfil it all in due course of time....."

She Said YES ABHI..... and he says ABHI NAHIN!

newbie daughter-in-law's veggie shopping experience!

mother-in-law hassled with the vegetable lady in a shrill voice, " how much for the karelas? 100/kg? aiyyo... its too much.. 80 should be fine!!"...

the newly wed bahu stood dutifully behind her to learn the tactics of the most important shopping a lady endures on a daily basis.. she was trying to control the peals of laughter bubbling within her while she glanced the interesting scene around her. lots of people were walking with bulging bags of colourful veggies and trying to sort good products from not to so ones, with their free hand!

its an art to learn how to run a household and its vegetable requirements.. it sounds floozy at the moment but too many permutations and combinations are needed in order to stock your fridge with healthy stuff and not rotten goods. In a big family, the choices/tastes are different and hence, one may consume abc veggie and the other may not.. !

the daughter in law was like a management trainee in a new corporation. she had to unlearn her learning and imbibe new organisation culture and learning.. the manual instructions include mother in laws instructions! The chef's requirements! the household staff helping and aiding u on how to select a better looking vegetable and so on... Its always advisable to ask your driver to hold the bags while u shop in a sabji mandi..

as she contemplated the pricing of a big supermarket v/s sabji mandi v/s weekly neighbourhood bazaars, She was thrown the most potent weapon to tackle.. " the rates are higher on a amavasya"..LOL!!

Am sure, this trip is the HIGHLIGHT of any self-respecting household stree's daily routine.. :P

Caution : please buy your stuff with a calm mind.. or else u will have to return back to stock up your dhania.. tamatar and nimbu !! ;) 

My views on what maketh a lady!

God is very mischievous.. he provides few things in abundance but pulls out one major thing.. for example: middle class people might have too many family values,love and so on..but need to struggle for their existence! (am not being racist of anything like that).. For me, it was classy stuff like, having too much money to buy clothes but can’t fit into anything!!

this dilemma has been dogging me since doggy years.. the precise reason i DETEST apparel shopping.. however , my “weight” issues never posed a hindrance for my personality growth.. who says a woman with generous curves cannot be confident enough to face the world? should she be veiled under anonymity?

surely, the world judges you on your physical attributes first.. and as they say,naughtily, SIZE matters.. lol!!

at the start, its cute when random aunties pull your cheeks and say “aww baby, so cute”. after passage of time, the same ladies,with their panties in bunch, make comments about the impending marriage, how clothes should be worn, how to behave etc while imparting any nonsense they know about shedding the skin, just like a snake would do!

no one would want to look ugly, wear ill fitting clothes, tolerate the unsolicited advices and still smile despite all this. It isn’t a lifestyle, but merely a hurdle of your physical attribute. Some can be due to genes.. some due to irregular hormones or lifestyle..! this can be corrected or at least kept in check if the person does something for it.

Crash diets.. weight loss pills.. lipo..gymming..baba ramdev..green tea.. etc are the most commonly heard “crash courses” by over enthu gyaan gurus. The reality being that every body’s metabolism reacts differently. what may work for a person,might not work for the other. In indian society, if you do not follow “the norm” , you are instantly labelled as a lazy person who doesn’t listen to the good advices.!! gosh!! give it a break guys!

Grey is a beautiful colour. not entirely black nor white. just the right mix.! similarly a personality should have a shade of grey. having the extreme attitudes in a perfect balance. I consider myself to be a great example of this! drink like a bear but pray like a saint. Smoke like a chimney but cook like a pro.. dance till you drop but greet your guests properly… getting my drift?? thats when the perfect balance is achieved. you enjoy your freedom yet are restricted by your values.

Managing human resources is the most tiresome job of being a smart manager. This can be achieved easily by having a beautiful smile always which is juxtaposed with kinds words for everyone around you. This will gain you immense respect and popularity in a short while. I practise what i preach strongly.

being extrovert has its own benefits.! you can walk into any party/event/anywhere and light it up with your exuberance and instantly connect with lots of personnel and build your network. you are never shy to approach anyone and start a conversation. it also makes you independent in your ways of life and gives u the ” LETS DO IT” attitude!

religiously being religious is also an important attribute. Praying and thanking god for the good life you lead is a way of staying grounded and humble. Have faith in any particular god u like, maybe ganeshji, balaji, allah,jesus etc.. and stay calm!:)

3 am friends..phone friends…hang out friends..buddies etc.. har friend zaroori hota hai! truly immortalised by the epic airtel ad.! its essential to be a good friend to someone and having good friends for yourself!  They are your extended family, who love you unconditionally, put up with your tantrums, share your secrets, act as sounding board, your drinking companions, partners in crimes and so on… there are many stuff which cannot be said to parents or relatives but can be ranted out verbally in a colourful language with them.. cheers to a beautiful thing known as friendship ! :) 

wedging your way between irresponsible pedestrians, crazy motorbikers, zooming cars and suddenly some jackass tries to overtake you from a scary position.. what would u do? Abuse in every language every cuss word possible !! :P :P i personally feel, its a therapeutic experience in exhaling the cuss words to highlight the stress points in a conversation or just to show your irritation ! its kinda orgasmic in saying “bahenchod, chutiya etc” with full passion..! lol..

Somras is an awesome invention by our ancestors..! the blissful sleep you get after getting sloshed/high is just right! at times, i feel like gulping down alcohol just to sleep well! the rule of drinking with friends is first peg is voluntary.. second is complementary, third is persuasion and 4th is BC,leke aa!! :P Rum-coke, vodka-coke and watermelon based cocktails are YUM !!!!!!

guess, my buck stops here.. 

A Quickie on Retail Therapy :)

Shopping...!! 

This word can raise the blood pressure in men and induce adrenaline rush in women! :)

Variegation in the purpose of shopping can be attempted to be listed as follows :
Window, blowing parents' money, retail therapy, aivehi, spur of the moment, too much money,budget etc..

Online shopping definitely has advantages but the charm of scouting stores physically and "checking out" stuff is a sport in itself..
you can hog to your heart's content, bitch about the heat with others, feel accomplished (as if u have won the olympic medal), crib about the traffic and parking slots etc.. Makes life worthwhile!

The usual dialogues that u need to learn and practice in order to be a shopping pro are:

Shopper:

1. bhaiyya, yeh/woh wala dikhana!  ( wasting time and energy of the salesman , poor guy)
2. kitne ka hai?  (curiosity's answer will kill the cat :P )
3. sahi dam bataye... (just check the price tag attached!! )
4. DISCOUNT??  (she forgot to see the "fixed rate board")
5. maal to thik hai na?  (he is selling u china maal...beware)
6. pichle dukanwala was giving at xyz rate!!  (why don't u go back and buy it?)

Shopkeeper:

1. ekdum naya maal hai.. ( just transfered from the stock room to the main showroom)
2. Absolutely single piece made! (salesman knows he has already sold 4 of them)
3. nahi nahi, fixed rate hai ( will bargain if desperate)
4. search entire shops, u won't find this rate and quality (buckchodi)
5. naa aapka naa mera, this rate is final! (premature/final ejaculation of the price :P)
6. paying by cash or card? card charges extra!! (this is the asterisk of terms and conditions)
7. here, take this eclair instead of change! (sweetening the tough deal)

hope u liked reading this quick take on shopping.... feel free to write your additional views in comments or on my fb post !

Respect : by genes or by virtue?

It is rightly said, we can choose our friends but, not our relatives! Sometimes, this saying feels right in some situation. For example : when a overbearing sarcastic aunty is breathing down your neck! When a uncle is boasting about his (idiotic and silly) son's prowess! when a doooooor ki rishtedar wants to know when ur getting married or how much are u earning.... and so on...

Am sure, all of us must have faced this question, as quoted in the title, in our lives atleast once. what makes us to respect others? is it our "sanskar" or is it because we "want" to do it? because we are genetically binded to do it or because the person's action has influenced us positively?

In case, you are getting my drift, kindly read further or else, u are most welcome to return back to facebook... :) 

My personal belief is that if one is "obliged" to respect a person, then this obligation will be superficial and temporary, just brimming on the surface. However, when the person conducts himself in such a manner which befits his stature, role and position in the relationship, then the respect is due to the virtue/actions of the individual. Whats the point in abusing a person underneath ur breath and faking a smile on his face? 

Just wanted to keep this blog brief and crisp.. do feel free to drop in ur comments and views on the topic.. would love to hear more views on this topic! 

life in a small town!

town is a place bustling with activity which is bigger than a village but leser than a full fledged city.  My native, gulbarga, although is an upcoming city but lets just call it a town.. and am a SMALL TOWN GIRL ..:) (remember the song from bachna e haseeno? )

Like a coin has 2 sides, the chinese have their yin-yang, there is a angel and a devil etc.... town living also has disadvantages and advantages.

the geographical coverage of the area is quite small, then accessibility to any area takes lesser time and commuting is easy. The traffic cannot be described in words because enough cuss words are not available to give a proper explanation..:P pedestrians and 2 wheelers dont see where they r goin.. everyon thinks that the road is their personal property. yahan se wahan se sab jagah se ppl pour on road with no road sense. they dont give a flyign fuck to their own life! after one survives these characters, then u brave nthe autorickshawallahs antics! they stop the vehicle suddenly anywhere.. their hand signs can be understood only by god! once, a driver wanted to take a right and he gave a up in the air sign !! LOL!

Standard of living is pretty cheap in comparison and everyday things are available in mom and pop stores. peace of mind is higher in a town. laid back lifestyle, no hurry- burry. maximum time for travelliin from one end to another of the city is hlf an hour :)
the market area is divided into lanes  according to the products they sell, for example: we ave chappal bazar, kirana bazar, utensil bazar etc.Onlywish the infrastructure was good enough to sustain the population. ALthough we have max ministers in the state govt from gulbarga, none of them are even bothered to uplift their own native. this is very saddening. :(

People: have u heard the quote "kue ke maindak"? - frogs of the well? yup.. small city/town ppl are just like that. they have no ambition to venture out and broaden their mindsets. they will be happy in their backward/redundant thinking and never even try to THINK BIG! according to the, the status quo is fne, why rock the boat. They are like horses with blindfolds near their eye so that they stare only in one direction.

In a town, if a girl and boy are just friends as in once-twice they are seen talking in public(even in temple) they are branded as "having a ROARING AFFAIR".  although some may argue with me that this is a human tendency to say such things, but its very very prevalent at the highest level in a town.

Funny thing abt guys here is they adore a girl from Faaarrrr.. never pluck the courage to go and actually speak a monosyllabic "hi" to her, yet they show off in front of riends as she's my girl! and if the hero cmes to know that someone else is eve thinking of eyeing her, then full fledged gang war breaks out..yes, in KANNADA! :P

Abuses: best way of de-stressing while driving (read above para to understand why :P )  ! iam a expert in 10 indian languages abuses, still my favourite is sulemaga in kannada :P :P :P

Money is abundant in a town, the business thrives well and people believe in " a rupee savd is a rupee earned".. People are very simple and down to eartth here :)

Flashy cars and lifestyle: many ppl in my city love owning big cars (i head this list).. i know one such incident wherein a person said "chal, yeh wali brand nahi hai glb mein? i will buy it " ..we just pray the road conditions improve so that we can invest in more higher (read:sports car) stuff..

GLb is cash rich !! yet, ppl stay very frugally, they believe in simple dressing up...simple living style etc.

Wish Gulbarga had places to hang out. thereis absolutely no where to go to even have a cup of coffee:(

Being Popular in a small town is a curse! at times, my dad has even got a call where i was eating panipuri! gosh! its a thrill feeling initially that wherever u go, ppl know u! but in a long run, u start craving for annonymity!

Bestest life will be staying in a small town and going to a city for he weekend..blow some money, shop and come bak!

Hope, gulbarga will develop in coming years.. along ith mindset of ppl!


Thank u for reading!

Is the grass always green on the other side?

"grass is greener on the other side" so the saying goes...

This holds true in many situations in life.. Especially when, u have just ordered food in a restaurant and the stuff on the neighbouring table looks more appetising :P

My post is dedicated to the current thought in my mind.. marriage v/s being single... Just penning down my musings on this topic...

Being single definitely has more advantages:  leisure time for urself..no one to answer to..free bird who can flirt with anyone :P .. No committment hassles... Ekdum  tension free life.. However, once u delve deeper in this "status" .. Ur happiness maybe short lived if you are a sentimental-romantic sort of person, then the frustration of ur phone not ringing, no companionship etc, can get to ur head.

Married/committment friends always say that being single was fun etc.. But am sure this doesnt hold good for everyone... At times, u need a companion...someone to come home to...someone to take care of u and vice versa..someone to laugh with, cry with, love etc....

Being married means solid companionship in every aspect of life.. Enjoying the roller coaster of life with someone whom u can turn to everytime..

However, what if the partners turns out to be the anti-thesisnof ur dream spouse?? What if the "spark" in ur wedding goes kapuuuttt!!  You are stuck in an endless abyss of monotonousness and boredom!!

Next question which arises in my mind is arranged marriage.. Although i strongly believe in it, i cant shake off the negative feeling of the uncertainity associated with it.. For example: how do u say "yes" to a person after meeeting him for just an hour or so.. What if he doesnt turn out to be compatible wiht u and u have no option of calling it off?? Getting my drift?

Still, hope against hope is prevalent since its my decision and the only option i have..

Running a Automobile Business....

 My career's fate got sealed over a couple of drinks with my mom and friends at dinner. The announcement of us bagging the Maruti Suzuki Dealership was a shocker and i never anticipated the Pros and Cons of the same @ a huge level!  So, i chucked my dream of a second PG degree from a scottish university and plunged headfirst in the family business :)

Penning down my experiences so far on this wonderful vroooming journey of selling happiness :)

Selection Process and MSIL: Mom waltzed through the selection process with ease. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (hence, reffered as MSIL) follows strict protocols in every aspect as it conforms to the japanese style of management. From the CEO till the shop floor worker are dressed in uniform and no deviation from this is allowed.
The HO @ delhi is worth visiting. The ground floor is a showroom for all maruti suzuki models and suzuki motorcycles. their canteen serves simple yet, tasty lunch for all its employees.

The selection process is based on many parameters and applicants are scrutinised from their social status till the tax papers.. from the family members till the market reputation. a detective agency is hired to do a third party check on the short listed applicants. People owning Land are highly prefferred since, cost of acquiring land (hence, project cost is lowered).Final interview is taken by the top honchos at MSIL.. It is like facing a firing squad wherein the questions are fired consistently from a 8 member panel.

Setting up the Dealership/Construction/Recruitment:

Note to Budding entrepreneurs .. when u estimate your project cost will be 'x', you should keep '2x' as reserve/backup. The project cost and time always escalates when u start the practical application of your business plan.

MSIL has a Corporate Identity (CI) manual which lists how the showroom must be constructed. Example: where the customer lounge should be, which colour sofa should be fixed, how much meter long should be the reception table etc.
It has vendors fixed and we are supposed to source stuffs from them only. Talk abt Huge commissions from an ALL-INDIA basis ;)

every plan needs to be approved by the dealer development officer (one who eats ur life to keep the work on track on behalf of the management of MSIL).

If one survives the onslaught of every minute detail to be photographed and mailed back to ur MSIL office, then the dealership is on right track....:)

Investing in a good digital camera is a super awesome idea if anyone is starting a new dealership. :)

Recruiting was fun.. and by Lord Balaji's grace i got a super readymade team on the first week of the rec. process.  Many technicians from gulbarga had migrated to other cities in search of work and when the new dealership was announced, they were happen to return back to native where the cost of living is super less and they r able to save some money.

MSIL Business Units : Pre-Owned Cars-True Value.. Maruti Driving School..Services..Bodyshop (denting and painting).. Maruti Genuine Parts and maruti genuine accessories...Sales are the strategic business units within a dealership.

Every SBU has own set of rules set by the company and every Territory Sales manager thinks that the dealer is neglecting his dept, not achieving the targets, lacks in Human resources personnel etc. ... handling many such TSM's makes a dealer CEO definitely go bananas!!! :P

Diesel cars, their waiting period and customers baying for dealers blood :)

Swift is an iconic brand and product. i never got the reason of the mass hysteria it causes. Gulbarga customers are so funny.. they dnt knw why they want this car only..but they just knw they want it.. because, my neighbour/brotherinlaw/ uncle has it.. convincing a diesel engine customer that it wont suit ur requirements (if u dnt run a diesel car minimum 30-40 kms a day, then the maintenance and cost of car which is 1.5lk more than petrol will kill u )

waiting period concept is not understood by anyone here, they think we are manufacturing cars in our own workshop and hence i get to hear, dekhiye na madam, ek toh gaadi hoga stockyard mein :P :P

Every person in glb claims to be friends with my dad and begs for discounts. once, i had  fight with a customer over a body cover. some customers are exasperating without limit..


Bodyshop : when u see beautiful cars smashed up badly, u feel so sad and concerned about the people in it, are they safe or not...alive or dead etc? however, after this feelings wanes away.. the happiness of getting more business sets in :P :P mre the damage more the labour charges and parts consumption!! guess, business is business after all :P

Delivery of cars : you feel so happy when u see a customer taking delivery of his car and when he greets you with sweets and thnks for the perfect car delivery :)

My staff : blessed with super awesome staff at Lahoti Motors :) every one sticks up for one another and treat eachother like a family member. Regular parties are thrown by the mgmt and many team building exercises are done :)

In a nutshell, Selling cars isnt that profitable, but servicing is where the moolah is..:) but,jab tak we dnt retail.. no new cars in market...no new hits and accidents..no used cars.. it is a vicious cycle :)


MSIL dealer conference: We get accomodated in awesome 5 star hotels in exotic locations and 3 days of fun masti begins!! conference dozes us off.. but the cocktail night is super rocking... where a celebrity singer sings away to glory :)

My business in a summary... :) :)

harmandar sahib @ amritsar..

just visited harmandar sahib ( d golden temple) in amritsar.!
I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to connect with oneself and god ! no need of venturing in the wilds.. near d sea shore etc. u just need one trip to amritsar.. the place will give u ample opportunity to explore ur food fetish.. experience spirutiality @ its best and shopping to ur heart's content..
the temple is hugeeee and consists of 28 buildings in its premises.. the design of the complex is square in size and every corner as a water serving facility wherein the kar sevaks ( explained later) serve water in small plates.. the water is of high quality and u shall forget the taste of mineral water.!
the main temple is situated in the middle of a lake which is called as amrit sarovar (pool of nectar).. a dip in this water is considered very auspicious.! surprisingly, there is too much shanti here which is bang in middle of chaos called amritsar..
the temple reflects sunlight brilliantly and its treat to view it. after a entire parikma of the complex , I stood in the line of darshan. after an hr i got my chance to pay obeisance to the revered 11th guru of sikhs, the guru granth sahib !
there was no pushing and shoving inside the sanctum sanctorum.. unlike tirupati balaji and other temples , it was a peaceful connect wit GOD.. u could pay ur respects according to ur heart's content..
there was a team of singers and devotees who were sitting next to the holy book and singing their devotional songs ( am sorry i dunno wht is it is called.. :( )
the ceiling of the sanctum sanctorum has a huge chandelier.. and the roof is painted richly..
i step out of it with tears in my eyes... i had d most beautiful darshan and amazing experience! a sip of amrit from the sarovar completed the ritual..!!!
in evening one could just sit near the sarovar and loose oneself in time.!!
It is unimaginable that Indira gandhi could execute operation blue star in this pious place. the seat of sikhism..!! the kar seva ( wherein u voluntarily do work for god) imbibed in people there touched my heart strings.. LANGAR serves more than 1 lakh people a day.. and has 2 chapatti makign machines.. which roll and bake the chappatis.. amazing service done to god's men by kar sevaks..probably sikhs are the only people who actually follow their religion to the T.. whereas other people just speak abt it...
one more thing.. every person..whether male or female.. whether kid or adult.. has to have their head covered.. my dupatta slipped for a second and i had 3 persons adomonishing me for it.. !

after darshan, we had food @ the famed kesar dhaba.. the food was ok.. had high expections.. but only d gulab jamun lived up to it... the amritsari kulcha is worth dying for .. so crisp and baked to perfection...
kulcha land opposite MK international hotel is highly recommended...super sexad food..
will always cherish this trip to amritsar.. where one indulged in lassi @ ahujas.. fruit cream in lawrence road.. shopping of papad and wariyan.. punjabi jhuttis and salwar kameezes.. and yes trip to the wagah border.. the feeling of patriotism was immense ..!! seeing the no man's land and pakistan's border and land.. was WOW..!!

Why are healthy people shunned for wht they r??

22 years of my life.. till date has been a harrowing experience on one front..! issues regarding my weight! relatives, family and (thankfully only few) frds say " oh, the bangalore water has suited u so well", "why r u so lazy?" " my my.. u have grown couple of inches etc"..!!
the icing on the cake being i get lots of gyaan even from strangers and ppl who dont even make a damn diference to me...
earlier.. i used to feel pity on myself because of my genes am fat and healthy . i was totally convinced i was a no-gooder for sure.. thankfully, my inferiority complex hit a low ebb when i shifted base to bangalore.. the vicious complex now rears its ugly head at times and usually when i have INTENSE discussions abt my SUPERBLY OBESE issue with my family..
After viewing the serial "MAHI WAY" on sony tv, i can relate my plight to the protagonist and i hope against hope that people realise how bad a healthy person feels when poked fun @ always..
I believe.. healthy/obese people are the most jovial persons to know and the never-say-die spirit is imbibed in them in huge quantities.!
So what, we dont find clothes our size @ normal stores.. so what our dressing is restricted to indian.. so what,we struggle to be fit, so what, we are poked fun @.. etc..
At the end of the day.. I am proud of what iam ! have learnt the technique of ek kan se suno and dusre se nikaldo..n
this blog is purely written because i wanted to vent out my feelings ! whts better than writing a blog abt it??
no more words following from my fat brain lols...
more to follow...