The quiet side of the roadI was enjoying my plate of papdi chaat with Vinod when a tall, young man—perhaps in his late twenties—approached us with a noticeably pale and uneasy expression. From the very first glance, something about his face struck me as unusual. With a nervou...Jul 19, 2025·4 min read·208
Fabric to Fashion: A Factory TourLast week I had a chance to visit the apparel manufacturing setup of Fastech Fashions, the company owned by Abhijeet, a fellow founder colleague who has been specializing in T-shirt👕 designing and printing for over past 7 years, along with other lin...Sep 30, 2024·3 min read·138
The Empty Office & Combating LonelinessWhen you dive into something new, like building a startup with a sense of innocence, and things start to take a tough turn—especially in the corporate world—you begin to doubt your abilities. Questions like, "Do we even deserve to be called founders?...Sep 18, 2024·6 min read·221
(5/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: Final Destination - Bargarh!After lunch, Sandeep and I set off for Bargarh, his hometown, in Nikhil’s car, as he too was from the same place. With Nikhil's quirky music choices and his skilled, fast-paced driving, we managed to cover the distance in much less time than expected...Sep 11, 2024·5 min read·95
(4/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: Set off to BalangirI woke up early to plan my trip to Balangir, where I was set to meet my childhood friend Sandeep, a veterinary doctor. He’s been incredibly supportive of my startup journey, and I’d long owed him a visit to see his workplace. Oh wait! What did I just...Sep 9, 2024·3 min read·36
(3/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: The Professor Friend in the Campus!I received an invitation from Janvi for a lunch along with Nishant to celebrate her new role as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science. Janvi, a former engineering batchmate, has achieved remarkable success and is now returning to our alma mater ...Sep 8, 2024·3 min read·61
(2/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: Embrace the Nature!Nishant, a nature enthusiast with a deep love for exploring the outdoors, enjoys trekking and finding peace in natural surroundings. As a software developer immersed in the digital world, this contrasting passion makes him truly unique. He suggested ...Sep 7, 2024·3 min read·79