An evening at 'Legend of Rock'

It was Friday evening and I badly wanted to go somewhere and chill out. Eventually, my friend Tejaswini suggested this absolutely awesome pub named 'Legend of Rock' or 'LOR' in short. Knowing that she was pretty much aware of such places, I promptly agreed to go and so did Shohini, another friend of mine.
Within 5 mins we had shut down our systems and were literally running to board the bus so that we could get to our destination really fast. We reached LOR at 7 pm. The pub is located in Koramangala (close to Sony World Signal), in the city of Bangalore in Karnataka, India. Accessibility is pretty easy, as there are buses and autos plying in this area.

LOR has three levels,with the decibel of music varying in each level. Loudest at the first level. Literally the head-banging kind. A little less loud in the middle level - allowing you to listen and chat at the same time. At the topmost level, the music is more on the background, thus enabling one to enjoy and not scream at each other when talking. We decided to go for this level.
Now the best part...the third level was the rooftop. We could enjoy the view of the city and the music at the same time, not to forget the beautiful weather. We sat at the table next to the railing.

We placed our order. Me being a teetotaler, I ordered a mocktail for myself with a pretty interesting name, 'Safe Sex on the Beach'. It was a mix of orange juice, pineapple juice, bitters and one other thing, which I forgot. While Shohini ordered a 'Long Island', Tejaswini ordered a 'Cosmopolitan' and 'Fuzzy Naval' for herself. Aside the drinks, we also ordered Chicken Lollipop, Onion Rings and an absolutely stunning dish named 'Cheese+Cherry+Pineapple'. I need to mention over here that this was Tejaswini's recommendation...and it was a sure hit. At the end, I also ordered for myself another mocktail named 'Mango Bloom'...well, it is the season of mangoes and couldn't resist myself from trying out something that had a touch of mango in it.
The food is pretty good here and the service is more or less prompt...it surely justifies the price.

The ambience was amazing...the dimly lit atmosphere, the soft music accentuated by the cool breeze that blew on our face, simply set the mood for an evening of total, unadulterated fun and enjoyment.
What attracted me most to this quaint place was its decor. A blend of simplicity and style, it featured a certain 'urban desi' look.

The three of us spent the entire evening laughing, cracking jokes, acting silly sometimes and of course a little bitching about people.

We finally left the place at around 9:15 pm, happy and satisfied that our Friday evening didn't just pass off.

Mumbai - A city, A wonder

On September 2011, I paid a visit to the most popular city of India - yes, the city of Mumbai. The commercial capital, the fashion capital, the city that never sleeps....you can call it by any name you want.

The city featured at the number one position on my bucket list. Years of planning and dreaming finally worked out. It was a short vacation of 4 days. I landed in the city on the day before Ganesh Chaturthi. What caught my breath at first was the marvelous aerial view of the city, its skyscrapers, the vibrant coastline and various other aspects that I got to view as the arircraft gradually descended from the skies.

Sitting by the side of the window, at that moment I wished that by some magic or sorcery, the plane got stuck in the clouds so that I could keep gazing at this marvelous view. Though short lived, yet the view was etched in my heart, never to be wiped out again.

The charm of the city caught my fancies the moment I emerged out of the airport. I could feel the vibrancy in the air. A certain aura of passion, excitement and freedom seem to be wafting in the air. I questioned myself as to whether this was for real or was it just another facet of my overtly profound imagination. Well, it was definitely the latter...confirmed by the fact that such deep emotional entourage faded into oblivion the day I left the city.

It was monsoons in Mumbai at that time. Incessant rains poured through the day and night. But that did not dampen my spirits of exploring the city. Each day was an adventure of sorts. I walked down the busy streets of the city, trying to soak in the life as much as I could.

I went to the bustling area of Goregaon Station. I could see people scrambling and running to get the train that would take them to their destination. Yes, the local train...the lifeblood of the fashion capital, without which the city would come to a standstill. The entire area was filled with different kinds of shops. From food joints, to gift shops, garment shops, repair shops...you ask for it and it is there.

From Colaba to Mahalaxmi and even to Bandra....I travelled across the lenght and breadth of the city inspired and awed by its beauty (a blend of modern and colonial feel).

Mumbai is definitely a dream city...a city that speaks of life, that breathes of joy.

Few Pictures depictong the spirit of Mumbai...amazing!
(Clicked by me. So please use after seeking permission or else it will amount to plagiarism)

Infosys – A dream

A month has passed since I joined Infosys on June 6, 2011. Getting a job in this company, one of the most respected companies in India and the world, was like a dream to me. I pinched myself hard the day I went for the interview and received the offer letter. I was really not dreaming. It was reality. It was the truth.

Infact, to be very honest, I can't still believe that I am part of this fabulous organisation. Today, as I sit on my chair, I feel honored to be part of this company that has acheived so much since its formation way back in 1981.

All I can now look at is to do well in my new job and acheive success in every feat that I undertake.