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I thought I was giving back, but someone gave back to me, "the inspiration"

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It was out of my conscious that, today is X-mass. I don't know about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the pain he undergone, but has a reason for all, may be a vision to spread love and affection among the people. That's one of the reasons for his existence and the X-mass is being celebrated across the globe on this day. There were many occasions in my life where I got utmost inspiration, on March 22, 2012, I have got an opportunity to meet Sir Dr. Abdul Kalam in Hyderabad. I spent at least an hour in his vibrant space. It's a great experience being in his presence. I felt that, I would carry this inspiration all the way in my life. Today (December 25, 2012) I had spent some time with a guy called Vikram, I was in Bangalore railway station waiting for intercity express (Bangalore to Ernakulam). I found this guy and chose to talk to him for some time though I left with other two favorite choices (reading and listening to music). I asked him, "where are y...

The place where I found 'tradition' again and again, The Indian Coffee House

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Finding a restaurant in unfamiliar places is like finding an oasis in a desert. I had visited Alleppey many times but was searching for a nice restaurant and missed out my very favorite ‘Indian Coffee House’. This is my fourth visit to alleppey, I didn’t find in last three visits but yesterday I did. It happened suddenly, the restaurant is located in a busy circle and its just opposite to one of our training centers, where I was supposed to go. I entered in the restaurant and without looking out for the menu, I ordered Dosa, the unique experience of having dosa with a combination of a single vada (I had similar experience in Trivandrum) was served by a nice waiter with a humble smile. I couldn’t stop my temptation to order for a coffee. For the next two days I visited almost six times, sparing time for my tea breaks to spend in the coffee house and the large meals. I was curious to know the history of this restaurant, and made myself to discover the history of In...