The world is a book and he who doesn’t travel only reads one page. This popular quote — from I don't know who — always ignites my heart. It makes me think again and again. As a child, I used to dream of traveling to far away places. I'd this plastic globe kept in a … Continue reading Lessons From the Indian Globetrotter
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There’s Always a Time to Lead and a Time to Leave
The title line was given to me by my friend Martin in 2009 while I was studying wildlife filmmaking in South Africa. It has touched me so much that I keep using it and giving it to others. I said the same line to the HR head when I left my job at the animation studio where … Continue reading There’s Always a Time to Lead and a Time to Leave
What’s Sweeter Than Belgian Chocolate? Read on to Know More
In 2009, I took a short sabbatical and visited South Africa to learn wildlife film-making. This was the first time I'd been out of county for so long. I was excited because I knew that I'm going to meet many students from different countries and befriend most of them. We were a batch of 10; … Continue reading What’s Sweeter Than Belgian Chocolate? Read on to Know More
Wild by Head, Wild by Heart and Wild by Hands
I'd been to South Africa to learn Wildlife Film-making in 2009. I was the first Indian to attend this prestigious program, and so I was kind of famous all through the program. But I never knew that I'd left such a deep impact on my professors that one day I got a call from her. … Continue reading Wild by Head, Wild by Heart and Wild by Hands