यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

Posted July 22nd, 2010. Filed under All

Feb 2009

मिले थे सिर्फ दो बार
ज़िन्दगी भरकी सौगात मिली
कभी ना भूल पाए
ऐसी प्यारी यादें जुड़ी
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

चाहकर भी फिर ना मिल पाए
आखिर गलती भी हमारी थी
हमने कसम जो खायी
आपने उसे निभाई
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

डरते हैं उस दिन से
जिस दिन आपसे टकरायेंगे
क्या पता उस दिन भी आपको
पुरानी कसमें याद आएंगी
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

घम नहीं हमें किसी बात का
नाही कोई तकरार है
बस मिलनेकी चाहत है
और उसी दिन का इंतज़ार है
क्या कहें, बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

- Akky

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In you I see my girl

Posted July 14th, 2010. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
 - June 2010

Photo: Artist's Rendition - June 2010

In you,
I see a rock star
I see an opera singer

In you,
I see a carefree bird
I see a conscious soul

In you,
I see a compulsive talker
I see a absorbing listener

In you,
I see a torrid lover
I see a understanding partner

In you,
I see a spoilt brat
I see a loving mother

In you,
I see a confused girl
I see a woman of substance

In you,
I see my fantasy
I see my girl

- Akky

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P.S: If you like this, you may also like to listen to My Girl by Temptations (on YouTube)

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Nature’s conspiracy

Posted June 29th, 2010. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Singhagad in the rains

Singhagad in the rains

Chasing the sun,
we were on top of the clouds.
At nature’s mercy,
we were enraptured by the hatched conspiracy.
Akky

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Another chance

Posted June 19th, 2010. Filed under All
Launchpad McQuack

Launchpad McQuack - If it has two wings, I can crash it!

Ask for another chance from the people who believe in you, not to prove yourself but to prove them right – Akky

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Tonight

Posted June 19th, 2010. Filed under All

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A night so silent,
after the rain and thunderstorm.

A night so lonely,
I find it to be really long.

- Akky

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Golden Gate Bridge, SF - August'09

Golden Gate Bridge, SF - August'09

The single biggest factor that holds everyone down is the fear of failure or rejection. Once you circumvent it you are always bound to win. Either you win the chase or you win over your fear. – Akky

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Are you ready? Then…

Posted May 16th, 2010. Filed under All Quote-Unquote

By tHe PowEr oF GrEYSkuLL

Close your eyes
Open your arms
Feel the drift
Take the leap
- Akky


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A day I won’t forget

Posted April 30th, 2010. Filed under All

 

A glimmer of hope
And a dash of curiosity

A reassuring glance
And a loving hug

A peaceful sunset
And a generous gesture

A magnanimous bridge
And a dreamy skyline

A dazzling necklace
And a childhood boot house

A cacophonous beach
And a tangy delicacy

A restless sea
And a balmy breeze

A moonlit face
And a twinkle in the eye

A comforting exchange
And a heartfelt confession

A welcome pause
And a connect for lifetime

A sumptuous meal
And a historic monument

A long drive back
And a coffee after midnight

A night to remember
And a day I won’t forget

- Akky

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Mumbai Indians go down in the history books

Posted April 26th, 2010. Filed under All Tumblelog
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If you look back in history and read the lives of the greatest of warriors who inspire generations after generations; you read how unanimously they won their battles, how they earned respect from the enemies they fought and how valiantly they fought their last battle. For once the result doesn’t matter. Today, I feel the same for Mumbai Indians. You made us proud, you won my heart. – Akky

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Yes Baby, it’s You

Posted April 26th, 2010. Filed under All I Am Quote-Unquote
Sunset at Juhu Beach

Sunset at Juhu Beach

It’s been a while
a while feels like ages

Eyes have been looking
been looking for you

I knew I’d notice
I’d not miss

For I have been waiting
been waiting for this

I want to tell you
tell you how it feels

And I have no doubts
Yes Baby, it’s You

- Akky

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I want to fly

Posted April 18th, 2010. Filed under All I Am Quote-Unquote
Solo flights - Paragliding at Kamshet Oct'08 (Photo Courtesy: Rajsekhar Aich)

Solo flights - Paragliding at Kamshet Oct'08 (Photo Courtesy: Rajsekhar Aich)

Light on my feet,
I am ready to fly
Not born with wings,
But I have the zest to try

I am not afraid to fail,
I am not shy
I belive in me and
I m the one who wants to fly

- Akky

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P.S: Re-phrasing the moments while I was preparing for my first solo flight :)

Update: Kunal sent me this video of my first flight. Yaaay!

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Harishchandrachi Factory

Posted February 7th, 2010. Filed under All

Last week I had been to see Harishchandrachi Factory, a Marathi feature film which is India’s official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category. I throughly enjoyed the movie and I am very happy to see some outstanding Marathi movies being produced these days. In fact, I pulled in my cousin to the theatre with me who hadn’t seen a Marathi feature film for years because he hadn’t witnessed the new wave of Marathi cinema.

In a line: It’s a Charlie Chaplin take on the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India’s first feature film.

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Although, I could be a little biased but I would rate it higher than 3 idiots. Even if you understand very little Marathi, I would still urge you to not miss this film!

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The path of a Doer by David Hieatt

Posted January 31st, 2010. Filed under All

Set yourself a goal.

Set yourself a deadline.

Define success at the start.

Make a plan to make it happen.

Build a team to help you.

Get the team to sign up, head and heart, to the plan.

Understand there will be hurdles, barriers. Accept them. But defeat them.

Work each day toward getting things done. A little can do a lot.

Keep the end goal in your mind at all times.

Understand the importance of your energy. Your stubbornness. Your persistence.

Half way through a project is always the lowest point. You are neither at the start, nor at the end. Energy dips, morale is low. Have a day off.

The next day remind yourself why you started it in the first place.

Focus. Focus. Focus. But focus on the most important thing.

Tell the world what you are doing.

Tell the world your deadline.

Celebrate progress. Any progress.

Never give up.

Look back at how far you have traveled. It will surprise you.

It will also tell you that you are closer to your goal than ever before.

Keep going.

Then one day, after many, many days, you will complete your goal.

You got there in the end.

Your words and your deeds are one. Most people in life are just talkers. But you are a doer. Well done.

by David Hieatt

Source: DoBlog

I am inspired and short of words. I would rate this only second to Steve Job’s ‘How to live before you die?’ commencement speech and that would be on the basis of the role they have played in my life at critical junctures. I just can’t thank David enough for this and the least I could do would be to follow the path.

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You are the One

Posted January 18th, 2010. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Logan Square, Philadelphia (place I wrote this down)

Logan Square, Philadelphia (place I wrote this down)

Few years back
I said to myself
Said to myself
that You were the one

Even that day
I had no doubts
Had no doubts
deep in my heart

I wanted a chance
to look in your eyes
Look in your eyes
and confess my love

I promise I tried
to ask you out
Asked you out
but you weren’t convinced

Now that I think
I should have tried
Should have tried
and given my best

Here I am today
and I want to confess
Want to confess
you’re still the one

I don’t expect
for you to feel
You to feel
the same as I do

I want you to know
that all I wish
All I wish
is good for you

Nothing’s gonna change
of what I feel
What I feel
is my love for you

Years down the line
and all I fear
All I fear
you may still be the one

- Akky

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P.S: I wanted to compose this into a song but that didn’t happen :( and it was one of the reasons why it took me so long to post it on my blog. So, for now enjoy the lyrics of what could have been my first debut single ;) Click here to see Logan Square in all its beauty.

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Design Refreshed!

Posted December 15th, 2009. Filed under All
akshaysurve.com December 2009

akshaysurve.com December 2009

I get bored with the design on my blog so often that I keep playing with its look and feel all the time. I have just made a switch to a new design and look forward to your views on it. Even if you have no opinion on it – please do drop in to say ‘Hi’. Feels good :)

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Sunrise

Posted December 14th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Mid-air San Francisco to Chicago

Mid-air San Francisco to Chicago

“Every sunrise that fights to breakthrough, germinates a million hopes to soon follow through.” – Akky

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Success Or Failure

Posted December 10th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
ISB iDiya 2009 - Winner

ISB iDiya 2009 - Winner

“Success or failure is not a reflection of who you are, its simply a local maxima or minima.” – Akky

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Freshly painted Canvas

Posted November 30th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Colors of the 'Monsoon Sky' from my window

Colors of the 'Monsoon Sky' from my window

“A freshly painted canvas is up in the sky, any single moment you can give it a try.” – Akky

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Hunger is a Means

Posted November 26th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
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Reaching for Nirvana - By Rajsekhar Aich

“Hunger is what it takes to earn the bread.” – Akky

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Parody of a Moment

Posted November 23rd, 2009. Filed under All I Am
Baby V & Akky

Baby V & Akky

For a moment,
I was lost in another moment.

In that moment,
I lived a thousand moments.

The next moment,
I was back in the moment.

Now for a moment,
I again wanted to get lost in that moment.

Alas, I had found that moment,
Now how could I again get lost in that moment?

- Akky

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The Moment

Posted November 23rd, 2009. Filed under All I Am Quote-Unquote
Windscreen on a rainy day in Philadelphia

Windscreen on a rainy day in Philadelphia

For a moment,
I was lost in another moment.

In that moment,
I lived a thousand moments.

- Akky

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Maharashtrians have found a Voice

Posted November 17th, 2009. Filed under All

Mumbai has been plagued with a series of controversies recently over the Mumbaikar vs. North Indian and Marathi vs. Non-Marathi issues. Being a Maharashtrian myself it would make me uncomfortable at times when in the media or elsewhere you would have people who would represent the so called Marathi viewpoint. None of their statements would strike a chord with my sensibilities.

Today, in the noise of the *roaring tiger* and the *meow of his cubs*, Maharashtrians in Mumbai and all over the world finally have a voice that resonates with what’s in their hearts in none other than the Master Blaster – Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. Sachin made a comment,

“I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.”

Sachin is not only the greatest batsman in the history of cricket but one who truly embodies all the qualities to be called an idol.

Feels like singing…

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Facebook / Twitter Anthem

Posted November 5th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Sabarmati Aashram - MaR '07

Sabarmati Aashram - MaR '07

Stream your thoughts,
Bring it on.

Let them flow,
Keep it on.

Even if no one cares,
I am tuned to your song.

- Akky

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Amol & RenSu’s Wedding

Posted October 28th, 2009. Filed under All

Amol Surve and RenSu Yang exchanged vows in the presence of close relatives and friends on the 3rd of October in the beautiful city of Sedona (Arizona, USA) at the heart of the Oak Creek Canyon.

The wedding planners (Amol & RenSu) did a fabulous job in ensuring that it was a unique and memorable experience not only for the bride and the groom but also for everyone involved. The highlight of the event was the confluence of the Hindu and the Chinese wedding customs. Add to it the attention to small details right from the wedding invitation to the wedding favors made it feel very special.

Please join me in wishing the couple a lifetime of great happiness, peace and fulfillment.

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Ads4Good.org – Launched!

Posted September 30th, 2009. Filed under All
Ads4Good.org - Engaging people in the act of Giving

Ads4Good.org - Engaging people in the act of Giving

I am really excited to share with you that we have launched Ads4Good today.

From the website:

Ads4Good is a unique initiative which allows everyone with a blog or a website directly raise funds for their favorite cause for free.

I think you should visit ‘Why Join’ to know why and how you can join the initiative.

Read more about the causes we champion for:

  • Education
  • Animal Rights
  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Environment

In the next few days I would love to share with you how it all started and why I think this would change of how people look at online giving.

I would really appreciate if you show your support us by doing any/all of the following:

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The Struggle

Posted September 25th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
iNDiAn CEO WitH SiddhiViNaYak tEmPLe in the BAcKdRoP - 03:45am JuL'07

iNDiAn CEO WitH SiddhiViNaYak tEmPLe in the BAcKdRoP - 03:45am JuL'07

Every single day I fail to deliver
And every single day I don’t live up

Every single day I face failure
And likewise every single day I don’t give up!

- Akky

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Love of your dreams

Posted September 20th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Dream Flight

Mid-air San Francisco to Chicago

I don’t know how it feels
To find the love of your dreams

The one you are destined to meet
Could be seated next to your seat

An unknown looking glance
Could lead to that chance

A couple of introductory greetings
May lead to future meetings

Sharing your life’s motivation
Initiate an engaging conversation

You may go different ways
And that is how things could stay

So don’t hold back even that slightest thought
Why keep anything in your thinking hat

For all you know you may never see
The love of your life from your dreams

- Akky

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500 days of summer

Posted September 19th, 2009. Filed under All I Am

You cant describe great cosmic significance to a simple earthly event. Coincidence, thats all anything ever is, nothing more than coincidence. There are no miracles. There is no such thing as fate. Nothing is meant to be.

500 days of summer

500 days of summer

These were the last few lines from the movie 500 days of summer which I just happened to watch (yes, for a change and after long). I think this is a particularly refreshing take on how one could interpret the events in one’s life. I for all this time was closer to the notion that there is a reason for what’s happening around you and in particular with you. This meant I could still remember that first glance, that first phone call, that first conversation and so many more firsts that even today I would be ready to believe there ought to be a reason for it happening with me. But for all I know it could have just been coincidence. I know it takes away the fairy tale story line out of the plot but now I think it could well be true but my heart still doesn’t want me to believe it.

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Run to Win

Posted September 7th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2009

Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2009

Even though I don’t run a marathon to win, on finishing I always emerge as a winner. – Akky

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Doing Good

Posted August 28th, 2009. Filed under All Quote-Unquote
Villagers we met en-route to Harishchandragad

Villagers we met en-route to Harishchandragad

Every single day reinforces my fundamental belief that people are good and they would like to exercise this inherent urge to do good without having to go out of their way. – Akky

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