Abhijit Raut's Blog
Well, every now and then there is some sensation on Internet. Earlier it was the 241543903 Heads in the freezer thing (For starters, just Google this number. It was when Social media was not so powerful in India ). Then came the era of photoshops, trolls memes. Most recent became the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge-... Continue Reading →
Any examination in the course of preparing for Civil Services Examinations is a draining experience. We work hard for the examination and try to give our 100% on the day of exam. Hence, it is very much advisable to take rest and get refreshed. We deserve some rest after working so hard! However, the problem... Continue Reading →
Scuba diving is always an exciting proposition for anybody loving adventure. Even the miniscule claustrophobic in me got overpowered by the curiosity and glamour of being underwater. The real thrill for me was to see the world lying there. So began the Scuba dive, somewhere in mid-January, in the tropical seas of Havelock Islands, Andamans.... Continue Reading →
Dear Orkut, Well, it’s kind of embarrassing for me to write to you only when you are at the terminal end of your lifetime, after conveniently ignoring you for years. It is definitely a sad moment to see you vanish from the virtual world, which has overtaken our lives. But then as they say, it... Continue Reading →
As UPSC preliminary examination is approaching closer, all the aspirants must be witnessing increasing nervousness, especially the first-timers. It is natural. After all it is an important juncture in the pursuit of our aim. With all the issue about exam pattern getting somewhat cleared now, it is time to focus again on the preparation. Everybody... Continue Reading →
A lot depends on how we perceive the world. Our reaction to anything is basically a reflection of our perception. As C.S. Lewis says, what we see or what we hear depends on what sort of person we are. Hence our perception of others is in fact a reflection of our own self. We... Continue Reading →
A small village in the foothills of Satpuras-Payvihir. It is a tribal village with about 500 population, most belonging to Korku and Balai tribes. There is nothing much ‘happening’ in the village. Yes, there are some hills in the surroundings which were barren once. But that’s not a publicity ‘material’, you know! So obviously, nobody... Continue Reading →
Solitude is addictive. Solitude is the pleasure during leisure. A long distance train journey with no companion, the time spent on bed when the sleep is eluding, enjoying a walk alone along empty streets, looking at rains from the balcony sipping coffee- all these pleasant things are associated with solitude. Artists have often resorted to... Continue Reading →
Being an Indian, obviously there’s a huge probability of me being a cricket fan- or even better- cricket devotee. Well that’s very much genetic. My first acquaintance with cricket was the 1996 Wills World Cup. Those were the days I struggled to understand LBW or Stumpings. But still it was fun to watch and play.... Continue Reading →
That was one of the greatest days of my life. I was initially very reluctant for this Rishikesh trip. It took a lot of convincing -Wait! Should I call it emotional blackmail???- from friends for me to join them. Rafting and diving fearlessly in the pristine waters of the holy Ganges was fun indeed. But... Continue Reading →
