Whenever someone asks me about my educational qualification, I simply say MS in Mechanical Engineering. But, very few know that I owe this degree to my friends Kunal and Sudarshan. I would like to spend some time, to express my gratitude towards them. Kunal and Sudarshan were my two friends who helped me getting my…
Category: Memoirs
My Collections of Memoirs
The Friends Indeed – I
I am not writing my memoirs to criticize anybody but to release myself from the web of memories. There is always difference between friends, true friends and acquaintances. I met all kinds in Rolla. Towards the end of my graduation some new events occurred. My adviser all of a sudden started telling me that the…
I Became A Caveman
In January 2010 I entered my research lab and was immediately shown the hardware I was supposed to work with. It is CAVE (Computer Automated Virtual Environment). It is popularly known as Cave Automated Virtual Environment, but Dr. Leu, my adviser always insisted to call it Computer Automated. Well, I gave up after two attempts.…
Vidushi Kishori Tai Amonkar – A Soor Beyond Seven Soors
It was a soothing morning of early winters during Diwali in Pune. I was just 20 years old college student. Not a learned but enthusiast in Indian Classical Music. I was all set to attend a live concert at Shaniwar Wada. Just like any other Pune youth, I took my moped and reached there well…
Research And Not So Good Relationship
After completing first semester, it was now essential to find some way of funding. I tried to find some research position in first semester. But, I did not get any. There were some professors working on projects which I liked but they did not have any vacancy. And there were some professors working on projects…
The Beginning Of American Life
By the October of 2009 my life was set. Classes used to begin in the morning and finish at evenings. As October came around the weather started getting colder and chillier. This was new for me, Pune is cold but nothing compared to USA. An advise for new students, Do not buy winter jacket in…
Back To The Stage
Now, it is essential to mention that, although I was working in TCS, I did not save the money (not even used it wisely). So, all my expense had to be taken up by my parents. I was in no condition to pay for fees but, because I did not save any money I was…
The New Beginnings
Slowly till the end of July all new and old students started coming in the town. In my first week I saw may be one or two students on the streets hardly anyone in the University. I took advantage of the situation and roamed around whole campus. Missouri S&T campus is not that big. For…
The Cultural Shock!
The next day when I woke up it was a little bit chilly outside but it was a clear day. From the window of that apartment I saw actual USA in the day light for the first time. I will be honest with you, at that particular moment it didn’t seem to be a totally…