Cliff Richard - Some People

Believe it or not!

My life has a superb cast but I can't figure out the plot......

Boxing Day...

I spent a lovely day with Munish & his family. His mother made some amazing gobi & pudinha parathas for brunch with meat. We lazed around at home and watched the Ashes Test as well as Sarkar. Munish had bought a trampoline for the kids which we setup together. We had chicken on the barbie with some dal & paneer capsicum finishing it off some home made gajar ka halwa!

I had lots of fun playing with Aishwarya, Shreya & Saisha. Came back home late in the vening and watched the Ind-SA Cricket Test til the wee hours of the morning.

Just leaving to have a look at the Boxing Day Sales...

Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Birthday to you from Shalini, Shruti, Riya and I

Thoughts...

If this is Christmas, where are the reindeers? If it's the Solstice, where are the Druids? And if this is Planet Earth, where are the humans? How come we seem to be surrounded by so many aliens, androids & robots? They may look human enough... but where are their hearts? Why do they have such little compassion & sensitivity?

Based on my experiences, I've made a fascinating (and surprisingly heart-warming) discovery about where I am, whats going on & whom I'm really with...

I will never stoop down to the levels people have stooped with malicious intent. I will never let selfishness take over my life. I will never disclose secrets selectively to make myself look good. And I will never forgive cheats & people who lack character, class & the ability to be honest & accept their mistakes.

Life is beautiful and thats the only way forward as I've always accepted all challenges thrown at me with a smile & a positive attitude.

"Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift."

Happy Birthday Mummy...

Hi Mummy,
Wishing you a very happy birthday. I will call you but dont wanna disturb Dad & You in the hospital so will call later in the day.
Lots of Love,

Rajiv

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Aye Na Baalam & Yaad Piya Ki Aye

Kiama Reef & Deep Sea Fishing!

Festivity & Santa Parties!

Its been a busy start to the week. Christmas Parties are doing the rounds and its one party after another. Tomorrow its with Team Baseline, Microsoft on Wednesday, Friday is with Danny & friends, Saturday is Deep Sea Fishing with mates followed by Dinner with tha catch at Mother India & Sunday it's at Robert Cliff Master Jewellers' residence!

I'm gonna have a bit of a beer belly after so many outings especially when its Christmas time!

A weekend in Solitude...

I had a nice weekend to myself at The Hilton Sydney, with lots of time to myself to think back, analyse, strategise & plan the next steps in my life. I relaxed with no stress. I met with some Belgian Tourists in the Pool & decided to show them around the city (not that I am much of a city freak!). I took them to some nice Pubs & we had a nice time. I was able to be myself & not try to be what others would like me to be like which in itself was amazing. There was a mature & cultured aspect to the weekend which made it lots more fun. We finished at 230am in the morning!

I've had my early morning walk in city, coffee at Starbucks, Swimming routine & I guess I'll check out now & have lunch at The Sydney Fish Market with them before I leave for home & they head off to The Gold Coast..

I've been in touch with Dad & Mum thru the weekend and Dad seems to be improving. He had some procedure yesterday & gets admitted today for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for 2-3weeks which will do good to his well being. Take Care Dad... I Love you & Mum heaps!

Finally, I would like to thank Shuchi for looking after Simba thru the weekend.. It's true friends like them who make this world a better place for sure!

Ae Dil Mujhe Aisi Jagah Le Chal Talal Mehmood in Arzoo

Mukesh & Lata - Chhod Gaye Balam - Barsaat [1949]

It's Mum & Dad's 46th Wedding Anniversary!!!

Wishing both of you a very Happy 46th Wedding Anniversary. Wish you both good health and lots of happiness today, tomorrow & forever.

This one's for you...

Lots of Love from your Son,

Rajiv

Kuch To Log - Sharmila Tagore & Rajesh Khanna - Amar Prem

Mukesh - Koi Jab Tumhara Hriday Tod De - Purab Aur Pachhim [1970]

Hamne Tujhko Pyar Kiya - Dulha Dulhan

ओ जानेवाले हो सके तो लौट के आना

Mere tootay howay dil se - Mukesh (Old song)

Indian old song...Ansoo bahri hain

Hum tuj sey muhabat ker key...Awara..Mukesh..

Social Networking Profile

Rajiv Chaudhri

A thought..

Misunderstandings happen. What stops us from sorting them out, is that repulsive after taste left by unkind remarks...

Rakesh Uncle is no more!

A family friend and a great human being with simple habits, Rakesh Uncle was battling cancer in Melbourne & lost his battle on friday last week. Our hearts go out to Ranjana Aunty & the family during these stressful moments hoping that they find strength to overcome them. Wishing Rakesh Uncle lots of peace & happiness and will always remember him as a wonderful person.

Thoughts...

Full stop is not the end because we can write a new sentence after it

Similarly in life failure is not the real end it can be a real beginning of a success...

Two great quotes from two men I admire!

"We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future"

George Bernard Shaw

"I don't believe I always take the right decisions. I take a decision and then make it right"

 

Ratan Tata

Seasons Greetings!

Martin Luther King once said "Two bulls always fight in your mind, Good and Evil. Do you know which one will win? The one you feed the most." Lets celebrate the victory of Good over Evil in our minds...

HAPPY DIWALI !!!

My Stars!!!!

Aries: The days' planetary influence is one that creates a lovely space where mending bridges, sorting out issues in relationships and creating understanding between people is possible. Even if there is nothing major to deal with, it can lend a loving hand to bring greater love into your already existing relationships. This is also a good day for showcasing talents at work, seeking new employment or perhaps bettering your income in some way. http://www.astrozone.com.au/

This One is for Dad!

Great to be back in India & that too with Dad. I'm coming to terms with the chaos on the roads and the hospitality that India is so well known for. Being with Dad has given both of us tremendous strength. I can see Dad improving with each day. I am sure he will be fighting fit very soon.

It;s great to be with Mum & appreciate her role for being with Dad all through his illness.

I've had some great food & spent short bursts of time while Dad has been busy or resting with friends & family. I had some traditional himachali taqeera at Meenakshi's Mum's place for breakfast. It was closure time for me spending a couple of hours with Suman Aunty & Cmde JP Sood who had returned back to the country from a long overseas trip. Gunjan made some delicious food and brought it over yesterday for lunch. I've eaten Kathi rolls & Tandoori Chicken in the hope that my body metabolism grinds away and prevents any deposits around my waste. I visited Kalka Temple with Vinod & had a special darshan for 20mins with our local deities bringing back prashaad for friends & family.

Dad & Mum were dropped at Airforce Station Hindon following which I went and spent the evening with Mini & Umesh & friends at The Diwali Mela followed by fireworks where we had typical Indian snacks & some beer.

Came back home & slept..

Today I will go & spend the morning with Dad while Mum is relieved to go to R & R Hospital. I will be meeting Romal in the arvo sometime followed by Dinner with Mini & Umesh (she's making some mutton curry!)..

It's great to see Dad smiling and a lot more cheerful than what he sounded over the phone!

  

Cheer up Dad!

Dad was sad today when he spoke with me from the hospital. I told him that I'd be with him in a couple of sleeps which made him feel real nice. He was given five units of blood as he is having blood loss due to radiation. Hoping his treatment goes well.

Looking forward to meeting him & spending all my time with him.

I Love You Dad!

I'm truly blessed to have such great friends!

"True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation."

It's been a great reality check in recent times & I have realised what amazing friends I have... They never let me feel isolated... they were selfless & were always there for me... they put their hand up and offered help not caring about public opinion. They loved me and cared for me beyond the call of duty.

Gareth - for all those invites, referals, testimonials, coffees, brekkies without which life would've been so dull. It was a pleasure attending gorgeous Laura's 21st at the Tav last Saturday and I admire the way you spoke given the circumstances with wit, humour & affection.

Johanna - for giving me fantastic advice and sharing her experiences over the best cuppa & home made pastas & salads I have ever had in my life! Those warm cuddles will remain with me forever.

Damien - for giving me the strength & courage

Robert & Sue Cliff - For being a happy go lucky, fun loving couple with your sons Search & Destroy (Daniel & Jim)!

Brekkie Mates - for all the gossip & fun we share each fortnight

Peter & Linda - for your kind appreciation & support

Ken - For your kind words with your trademark lisp!

Robin - for those beers in your backyard with the occassional barbie 

Charli - for all the naughty jokes on & off air!

Scott & Kylie - for your wamth & love..

Anita - for your comforting words & truthful forecasts... and that awesome chicken pate & the amazing food you storm up in your kitchen so effortlessly 

Romal & Ash - for being so far away yet closing the gap thru constant communiques. For being so warm, caring, loving & knowing fact from fiction. For knowing what a true friend appreciates and doing just that.

Naresh & his family - for being so amazingly loving, caring & comforting at all times. for that great advice & encouragement. For adopting me in your family & making me feel like part of your family! For dragging me from home to join you for dinner....

Vishy - my good old friend !

Neeraj & Jacci - true blue mates!

Mini - for being honest and humble with me & knowing right from wrong & for all the great time's we've had in the past and in the next week!

Meher - Yep for sure!

And to all those who really stood by me thru thick & thin, I thank thee & thou for being so truly blessed!

"Think where man's glory most begins and ends, And I say my glory was I had such friends."

Courage...

Courage is standing up for what you Believe in without worrying about the Opinions of others. Courage is thinking big, aiming high, and shooting far. It's taking a dream; And doing anything, risking everything, And stopping at nothing. To make it a reality...

Good Luck Dad!

Good luck to Dad as he gets admitted into hospital for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy tomorrow! Love you Dad & I'm sure this will do real good to you... Take Care!

Read this Dad!

Click here Dad to read details

Sweet Girls

 

I was giving a demo to The Con Hills Pals seniors & posted this picture.

Dad's going thru this treatment-Hypebaric Oxygen

At work in the research lab at my client- Troy Laboratories!

 

Wish Dad all the best and a steady recovery

I bid farewell to my Dad this evening with a very heavy heart. Shalini and I have had the privilege of looking after him and supporting him through his recent illness and operations. He has had a very difficult year and has been through tremendous pain and suffering but I am optimistic that things are going to get better. I am sure it is not going to be easy but I know Dad is a fighter and that he is going to regain his life, his confidence and come back stronger.

Dad I know you can do it and I am with you every step of the way never very far behind. It is now time for you to regain your independence and do whatever you want and enjoy life. You have Mum with you and your brothers and Rajiv waiting in Australia, all by your side and willing you on.

Love you very much and am sure you will be just fine. Let me say that having you here with us was no problem at all and hope you enjoyed your stay at Birmingham. Hope to have you back soon.

Sanjay

Jai Mata Di! Happy Navaratras to all..

I am fasting today for peace & happiness for my family...

Proud to read these links about you Brother!

I came across these links on Sanjay and was really proud to read them:

1. http://www.spirehealthcare.com/Leicester/Our-Facilities-Treatments-and-Consultants/Our-Consultants/Mr-Sanjay-Chaudhri/
2. http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/Individuals/Consultants/C/Chaudhri-Sanjay/
3. http://www.drfosterhealth.co.uk/consultant-guide/Mr-Sanjay-Surinder-Chaudhri-4783224.aspx
4. http://www.nacc.org.uk/content/groups/events.asp?area=midlands
5. http://www.leicesterbowelclinic.co.uk/
6. http://www.spirehospital.com/Leicester/Our-Facilities-Treatments-and-Consultants/Our-Consultants/

Proud of all your achievements Sanjay! You've always lead the way for me!

Happy Birthday Sanjay!

Here's Wishing Sanjay a very very Happy Birthday! Have a Blast!

A New Chapter Begins...

Hitek Australia Pty Limited & Rajiv Chaudhri Family Trust are born today.... Hope this chapter sees greater success and happy times with reason to make my near & dear ones proud!

New Bank Accounts... New Operations.... Growth on track to creating wealth from scratch is a great feeling whilst managing my duties as a father and providing Kanika with private schooling & managing a house... Nothing Succeeds like Success! And above all Self Belief when everything was going against you...

Govind Jai Jai...

Arti Hanumanji Ki

Shree Ram Chandra Kripalu

Hanuman Chaalisa..

Kanika's Birthday Weekend

Happy Birthday my Sweeteheart!

Here's wishing my darling daughter a very Happy 15th Birthday! We're having an awesome time at The Park Hyatt in Sydney. We had an amazing dinner last night at Waterfront... Calamari, Prawns, Barramundi and Champagne... Went out dancing to The Establishment & Ivy... Went to the spa & swimming on the rooftop this morning. Strolled around the Rocks...shot a lot of photos...will post them later..

New Contract for Hitek Australia today!

As Hitek Australia surges ahead, we have been fortunate to add another good client, Jantom Group, to our growing list of clients. We will be managing their IT infrastructure of two servers & thirty users with their Head Office in Chatswood & their branches in China, Melbourne, Perth, South Australia & Queensland.

Wooohooooo! Dad has been discharged from the Hospital!

At last Dad has come home after a long stay in the hospital. He will get stronger & better with each passing day I'm sure. It was nice to speak with him today. Fingers crossed the worst is over and he will be back to normal soon. Well done Dad for showing strength, courage & determination as I anxiously await meeting you soon..

Take care Dad... We love you lots... Special thanks to Mum for being there for him and of course to Shalini & Sanjay.

Happy days are here again!

Kanika's Birthday Party

Fishing in Sydney waters!

Kanika's 15th Birthday Bash this weekend..

Kanika is so excited about her birthday party this weekend. She made special invites & has special plans worked out. I do get nostalgic each year as I am reminded of all the special birthdays I had which were planned by Mum & Dad with Mum baking amazing Cakes each year & having all my friends & family over. Opening presents at night was the best part!!!

Kanika has bought a lovely birthday dress with heels & I'm sure will look stunning on the night. I will be taking photos and posting them of course!

Katie, Lucy & Kanika are celebrating their birthday together & having a combined party. Next weekend, Kanika & I will be staying for two nights all inclusive with Champagne Breakfast at The Park Hyatt enjoying the breathtaking views of The Opera House & Sydney in a suite with balcony on the Sydney waterfront. 

Well Done Kanika!

My Baby has done exceedingly well top scoring in Mathematics Honours with a distinction,  90% in English Adv-I, 23/25 in History, 88% in Food Tech.

In sports she's played exceedingly well in Basketball with her team reaching the semi finals in the Season.

As a father I do feel extremely proud of her achievements!

Well done sweetheart! Keep up the good work!

My Client & Friend Is no more!

Dave Murray was a client & a nice bloke who went thru a seperation two years after me.  Sadly, I reckon he could not cope with the stress associated & committed suicide the day before yesterday and is no more. Dave did call me up often to say that he was sad. Anne called me up on Sunday to share the sad news with me. I will need to go in with a heavy heart to recover information from his computers & notebook once all the formalities are complete.

May his soul rest in peace..

Port Macquarie Pictures...

Looking forward to the weekend!

It's been a hectic year with no breaks... Looking forward to this small weekend getaway at the beach! Will post updates..

Wooohooooo! Dad came home for the weekend!

Sanjay braved it & brought Dad home for the weekend. I felt ecstatic speaking with him and we had a wonderful chat.. I am so happy that today I will be going to the temple for the first time in years to thank god for the same!

WE LOVE YOU DADDY!

Love the lyrics & the way James Blunt sings in the video..

These are a few of my favourite things....

Caught up with some friends in India..

It was wonderful to catch up with some friends in India and get an update on what's happening there. Some of my friends shared some valuable stories with me which made us laugh! It was fun & nice to see how cleverly some people protect themselves?

Depending on how Dad progresses, I do intend to plan a trip to India later this year which will be really good.. to be amidst family & friends & meet with some naval officers & their families...   :) 

Mid week update..

It's been a great week from the work perspective. I have been working hard and theres lots to do but thats the fun part of doing what you enjoy most & for me IT is my passion!

Kanika got a commendation in Maths Hons this weekwhich was great to hear. She's been studying in the library after work every afternoon which is great.She's got basketball today & is one of the better players in her team & fun to watch.

On a personal front I have decided to curb my natural instincts & will focus on rebuilding my life on a strong foundation of trust, love & respect with someone who loves me for what I am.

As China and India rise in tandem, their relationship will shape world politics. Shame they do not get on better

A HUNDRED years ago it was perhaps already possible to discern the rising powers whose interaction and competition would shape the 20th century. The sun that shone on the British empire had passed midday. Vigorous new forces were flexing their muscles on the global stage, notably America, Japan and Germany. Their emergence brought undreamed-of prosperity; but also carnage on a scale hitherto unimaginable.

Now digest the main historical event of this week: China has officially become the world’s second-biggest economy, overtaking Japan. In the West this has prompted concerns about China overtaking the United States sooner than previously thought. But stand back a little farther, apply a more Asian perspective, and China’s longer-term contest is with that other recovering economic behemoth: India. These two Asian giants, which until 1800 used to make up half the world economy, are not, like Japan and Germany, mere nation states. In terms of size and population, each is a continent—and for all the glittering growth rates, a poor one.

Not destiny, but still pretty important

India and China: A Himalayan rivalry

This is uncharted territory that should be seen in terms of decades, not years. Demography is not destiny. Nor for that matter are long-range economic forecasts from investment banks. Two decades ago Japan was seen as the main rival to America. Countries as huge and complicated as China can underachieve or collapse under their own contradictions. In the short term its other foreign relationships may matter more, even in Asia: there may, for instance, be a greater risk of conflict between rising China and an ageing but still powerful Japan. Western powers still wield considerable influence.

So caveats abound. Yet as the years roll forward, the chances are that it will increasingly come down once again to the two Asian giants facing each other over a disputed border (see article). How China and India manage their own relationship will determine whether similar mistakes to those that scarred the 20th century disfigure this one.

Neither is exactly comfortable in its skin. China’s leaders like to portray Western hype about their country’s rise as a conspiracy—a pretext either to offload expensive global burdens onto the Middle Kingdom or to encircle it. Witness America’s alliances with Japan and South Korea, its legal obligation to help Taiwan defend itself and its burgeoning friendships with China’s rivals, notably India but also now Vietnam.

This paranoia is overdone. Why shouldn’t more be asked from a place that, as well as being the world’s most-populous country, is already its biggest exporter, its biggest car market, its biggest carbon-emitter and its biggest consumer of energy (a rank China itself, typically, contests)? As for changing the balance of power, the People’s Liberation Army’s steady upgrading of its technological capacity, its building of a blue-water navy and its fast-developing skills in outer space and cyberspace do not yet threaten American supremacy, despite alarm expressed this week about the opacity of the PLA’s plans in a Pentagon report. But China’s military advances do unnerve neighbours and regional rivals. Recent weeks have seen China fall out with South Korea (as well as the West) over how to respond to the sinking in March, apparently by a North Korean torpedo, of a South Korean navy ship. And the Beijing regime has been at odds with South-East Asian countries over its greedy claim to almost all of the South China Sea.

India, too, is unnerved. Its humiliation at Chinese hands in a brief war nearly 50 years ago still rankles. A tradition of strategic mistrust of China is deeply ingrained. India sees China as working to undermine it at every level: by pre-empting it in securing supplies of the energy both must import; through manoeuvres to block a permanent seat for India on the United Nations Security Council; and, above all, through friendships with its smaller South Asian neighbours, notably Pakistan. India also notes that China, after decades of setting their border quarrels to one side in the interests of the broader relationship, has in recent years hardened its position on the disputes in Tibet and Kashmir that in 1962 led to war. This unease has pushed India strategically closer to America—most notably in a controversial deal on nuclear co-operation.

Autocrats in Beijing are contemptuous of India for its messy, indecisive democracy. But they must see it as a serious long-term rival—especially if it continues to tilt towards America. As recently as the early 1990s, India was as rich, in terms of national income per head. China then hurtled so far ahead that it seemed India could never catch up. But India’s long-term prospects now look stronger. While China is about to see its working-age population shrink (see article), India is enjoying the sort of bulge in manpower which brought sustained booms elsewhere in Asia. It is no longer inconceivable that its growth could outpace China’s for a considerable time. It has the advantage of democracy—at least as a pressure valve for discontent. And India’s army is, in numbers, second only to China’s and America’s: it has 100,000 soldiers in disputed Arunachal Pradesh (twice as many as America will soon have in Iraq). And because India does not threaten the West, it has powerful friends both on its own merits and as a counterweight to China.

A settlement in time

The prospect of renewed war between India and China is, for now, something that disturbs the sleep only of virulent nationalists in the Chinese press and retired colonels in Indian think-tanks. Optimists prefer to hail the $60 billion in trade the two are expected to do with each other this year (230 times the total in 1990). But the 20th century taught the world that blatantly foreseeable conflicts of interest can become increasingly foreseeable wars with unforeseeably dreadful consequences. Relying on prosperity and more democracy in China to sort things out thus seems unwise. Two things need to be done.

First, the slow progress towards a border settlement needs to resume. The main onus here is on China. It has the territory it really wants and has maintained its claim to Arunachal Pradesh only as a bargaining chip. It has, after all, solved intractable boundary quarrels with Russia, Mongolia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Surely it cannot be so difficult to treat with India?

That points to a second, deeper need, one that it took Europe two world wars to come close to solving: emerging Asia’s lack of serious institutions to bolster such deals. A regional forum run by the Association of South-East Asian Nations is rendered toothless by China’s aversion to multilateral diplomacy. Like any bully, it prefers to pick off its antagonists one by one. It would be better if China and India—and Japan—could start building regional forums to channel their inevitable rivalries into collaboration and healthy competition.

Globally, the rules-based system that the West set up in the second half of the 20th century brought huge benefits to emerging powers. But it reflects an out-of-date world order, not the current global balance, let alone a future one. China and India should be playing a bigger role in shaping the rules that will govern the 21st century. That requires concessions from the West. But it also requires commitment to a rules-based international order from China and India. A serious effort to solve their own disagreements is a good place to start.

One of My favourite recipes!

Pls replace beef with Lamb Shanks....

Nihari recipe

Interesting work at a corporate client..

Started the day with a nice chat with Sanjay who gave me a lot of reassurance about Dad & an update on his health.

I designed a network of four servers and 50 odd computers and to circumvent speed & data pack loss issues decided go with fiberoptic connectivity between the two swicthes. Looking forward to establish fiberoptic connectivity between two networks tomorrow.

Made a proposal for Ford Motors & drafted an MOU for a Joint Venture Partnership. Nick did some good work too. I hope his Mum gets well soon..

It's delightful tuesday tomorrow & hoping things work in my favour!

Weekend in a nutshell..

Went out on saturday for lunch to Frango's and Kanika had a Portugese Chicken Burger. Later strolled thru Harvey Norman, JB Hifi & The Good Guys. Had Wendy's Ice cream.

Kanika had arranged with Anjali to go to Manly as she had a geography assignment to do & I was the driver & photographer.We came back & had Chinese for dinner at Golden Lake.

Sunday morning was spent tidying up the house. We went out to DFO with Anjali & Tiana in the afternoon as Kanika wanted to buy a birthday dress but ended up buying some clothes instead.

Had a quiet dinner at home and organised stuff for the coming week. Might watch the India-Sri Lanka match tonight..It was nice to speak with Mum & Sanjay which I do everyday since Dad has been in hospital. I spoke with Dad yesterday & will be speaking with him tonight again!

Developments this week!

Another hectic week comes to an end. Picked up some network redesign & a  new server installation including NAS Storage & off site backup solution for Ford Motors. Did some work for Smithfield RSL too. Feel a lot lot more secure now as I got income protection & business insurance done for 10 million dollars. Got all the public liability, keyman insurance, burglary, contents, tools & equipment sorted out too.

Brekkie tomorrow at Top Ryde joining Gareth McCray & my other friends as there's a Radio Roadshow on at the newly opened Top Ryde Shopping Centre..

Nice to know Dad's spending time in the gym and having physio gaining strength day by day. It must be really tough on Mum & Sanjay... Take Care xx   

Hitek Australia moves on...

Hitek Australia will be converted into a full fledged limited company wef 1st October 2010 from a sole trader status right now. Rajiv Chaudhri Family Trust will be incorporated too. This is a part of the growth plan & vision statement envisaged with a full fledged swanky new website & a Web Consulting team joining us to ensure we work on the software aspect of IT. We will be developing apps for Iphone & Ipad & working on creativity & Branding with a consultant with over 10 years experience joining us.

Watch out for the new developments! Just another dream... I did it in England... Then in India & now in Australia! Wish me luck as this one's for Dad!

What My Stars Say???

Aries, take a bow. You're the first sign of the zodiac so it shouldn't come as any surprise then that you’re a born leader. You shine brightly, taking the initiative in everything you do and people see that in you immediately. There are no half-measures with you.

Remember the moon landing? Neil Armstrong was an Aries like you and the first to boldly go where no man had gone before. You have that same fearlessness and certainly aren't afraid to explore the unknown in life.

You’re lively, energetic and daring, and a fighter too. You crave adventure, and love to travel the world. You're a pioneer, and have the ability to lead. People admire your independence and freedom of expression in everything you do.

You could opt for work where you are your own boss, because you hate being told what to do. You know how to make your own decisions and create your own destiny. There might be plenty of stress in treading this path but at least it’s pressure on your own terms.

Achieving your goals is important to you. You know exactly what you want, and have no problem going after your goals. Your style is brisk, edgy and uncompromising. People who associate with you soon learn that they have to keep up — if they don’t, they'll soon fall by the wayside.

You have an instinctive understanding of what has to be done. There’s no procrastination in your manner- you hate laziness. You accept all experiences as a challenge, something to be jumped into with passion and excitement. It's all one big learning curve for an Aries.

You have ample confidence and self-assurance. These characteristics are at the heart of your nature and are among your greatest strengths. Just remember that sometimes this comes across as being overly assertive, perhaps even self-centred.

Your freedom-loving spirit means you like having space to get on with your work on your own terms. This can make it hard for you to be at your best in a team environment — some people misinterpret your energy and focus as insensitivity, even rudeness. You could try to make an effort, when you are working in a group, to let your co-workers see your unselfish and non-egotistical side.

You always prefer to get on with the job rather than to sitting around waiting for something to happen. This means that you are a little impatient with people who work at a slower pace. You can counteract this by remembering to relax and focus on some give and take — this will be an important challenge and life lesson for you.

You are impulsive yet will come up with all sorts of brilliant ideas. Occasionally however, you will occasionally get things wrong, too. Luckily, you aren’t afraid of making mistakes and learning your life lessons the hard way. (There’s Aries' fearlessness kicking in again!)

All these traits that reflect tons of energy, enthusiasm and confidence but you are also misunderstood by others. Some will say you are tactless and indifferent when they offer you advice. From your point of view, it’s a matter of remembering that not everyone is as quick-witted and capable as you; just be aware that you need to be gentle and patient when dealing with weakness or slowness in others.

It would be a good idea to pay more attention to detail, rather than just focusing on the big picture, which is what you instinctively do — this would help bring out your talents.

Try to accommodate the different types of people you have to deal with. If you can learn to balance your patience and sensitivity with your courage and determination, you will discover your life can be magically transformed and spiritualised.

In this life you are destined to take on a leadership position. Remember, that while you are tackling your responsibilities, you are also setting an example for others.

If you can tap into the gentler and cooler side of your character, it will temper your passion and energy superbly, and you will be much loved and looked up to by family, friends and work associates.

You were born between 31 March and 10 April, it makes you a proud and extremely loyal person. You also have traces of the other fire sign, Leo, in your make-up. You’re one of the brighter fireflies in the Aries camp and attract people very easily.

You also impose your will on others, almost magically, without their opposition. Your lesson in life is to learn how to use your powers responsibly.

You run the risk of occasionally pushing yourself harder than your body and mind can handle. You mean well, but in the heat of the moment you say and do things you later regret. You’re a lucky person, though, because Jupiter’s beneficial rays promise protection. Many fascinating opportunities are destined to come your way.

An Old Mate Established Contact!

It was great to catch up with Ashish Rampal, an old school friend of mine today. We studied in Sanawar together for seven years & then in Naval Public School... We will be getting together soon!

Manic Mondays!

I had a very busy monday with meetings all day long. There are some good things happening and with some effort I am hopeful of taking Hitek to the next level. July was a record month with amazing figures.
I did spend some time recollecting my thoughts & thinking of Dad. I do sincerely hope & pray he improves & gets better. I'm hoping to meet him next month & willl spend some time with him hoping to be by his side if all goes well.

I will be concentrating on my work over the next few months as I come to terms with the challenges that life presents itself to me with & I've always taken it with a smile.
Kanika is a wonderful child  and will be 15 this year. This is one of the rare occasions that her grandparents will not be with her to celebrate her birthday. I will make up for their absence knowing well that they will be with her in spirit.
I've decided to fast this tuesday and this is for the auspicious day tuesday has been for me... Hope its goes well..
Quote of the day "Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror..............."
Love you Mum..xxxx

An Ode to a Soulmate!

The past few years have not been the best for my family & me. I would like to thank one special person who stood by me thru thick & thin as I was going thru the lowest ebbs in my life.

Going onward from what I said at Dad's 71st birthday, I will admit that Anjali has been a dear friend to me and been extremely helpful to me all through my Separation & Divorce. She brought a smile to my face and faced the wrath of my ex & her family and often had to put up with embarassing comments thrown at her as she's a woman, but she was always there for me.

There are people who have wrong notions about Anjali. I would like to clarify that Anjali is a wonderful woman, who is extremely caring & I sincerely appreciate whatever she did for my daughter, my family or me. She is an amazing Mum to her daughter & taught me how to be a better parent and I cannot thank her enough for that.

I would like to state that she's been the best friend I've ever had till date & I will always cherish the positive aspects of our relationship.

For those who maligned her I would like to say she's a wonderful selfless woman & deserves to be respected & I humbly apologise if I have conveyed anything to the contrary.

Anjali, breathe easy and relax coz you're special to my family & me thru thick & thin this is my promise to you. If we can ever be of any help please do let us know... We thank you from the bottom of our heart for all you did for each one of us..

Dad's getting better!

I spoke with dad again and he seems to be improving. I hope & pray to the almighty that he gets back to normal soon.I cannot wait to be with him in a month's time.

A letter to me from my Team Member...

Hi Rajiv,

I love that so much, you took a great pic. A thought occurred to me that if I'm ever able to bring as much help, happiness, love, hope, positivity and warmth to people as you do, maybe I'll feel my existence is slightly justified. I'm truly blessed to have someone like you guide me every step of my way since and I pray to God to not ever take that for granted. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your inspiration. You open doors for others , and you say "I want you to be better than me" which I see as what you do to have more people serve humanity to their greater potential. You are not only an IT expert but a guardian angel and a humanitarian to say the LEAST. God bless you & I pray that myself and others who are blessed to be on the receiving end of your assistance to take the most out of it they possibly can to allow room for you to propel yourself to greater heights in your personal & professional life.

Regards,

Nick

An astro cum name interpretation of moi given to me by a friend!

Rajiv
derived from Rajeev, of Hindu Origin meaning "A Blue Lotus"
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He has a fearless attitude of a hero
For him health is the greatest wealth
He is quick to act
Saluted by his peers
One who keeps his PROMISES
A sincere individual
He lives for LOVE
Has lust for Life
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Awwww... it was wonderful!

I spoke with Dad today and it was an absolute treat to be chatting with him. Sanjay called me in the wee hours of the morning to get me to speak with him. Thanks Sanjay & Wishing, praying & hoping he gets fitter, healthier & happier as time goes by...

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Fishing With Mates!