Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Celebrating 50 Years of Work Life

What better way to celebrate 50 years of one's work life than to be with 150 young minds!

Thanking God for His blessings today and everyday. 18th October 1972, when I was commissioned into Indian Navy, little did I know what was in store for me. A twenty-year-old grad fresh out of engineering college, set sail from the sands of Pilani in Rajasthan to the greener coastline at Cochin (now Kochi) in Kerala. Days, months and years rolled by. 

How was the journey? All I would say it has been fifty fulfilling years. Full of excitement, adventure, thrill, ups and many downs too! But that is what life is all about. Just keep moving on. Am reminded of Robert Frost's words, "In three words I can sum up everything that I have learned about life. It goes on."

Sharing few pictures of 'Shaping the Young Minds' interaction first at BITS Pilani Goa campus and later at VVISM Hyderabad this week as part of the commencement of BS (Computer Science) and Integrated BBA/MBA programs. Thank you VVISM, IBS and CSIM (all at Hyderabad), BITS Pilani, IIM Indore and GIM Goa for keeping my life's batteries charged all these years! Special thanks to all my students and former students for making me feel young!





Sharing some real life experiences with future Computer Scientists and Management professionals was great fun. Learning-by-doing has been Ghumakkad's endeavour in his classes. We close with Swami Vivekanand's words spoken more than 100 years ago. "One ounce of practice is worth a thousand pounds of theory".

The readers may browse the following stories related to both the topics learning-by-doing and power of volunteering:

Proof of the Pudding - Stories of Ghumakkad's students who became entrepreneurs

Startup Ideas - By the students of Startup Management course

Taming the Second Wave of Corona with Volunteering

Volunteering at Fourteen and Learning Leadership

Thanks for browsing. Do drop a line with your feedback.

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    - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/18th October, 2022

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65 comments:

  1. Uncle, You are such an inspiration. I am in constant awe of your zeal and enthusiasm for life. I wish you many more years of inspiring, motivating and uplifting those around you. A big hug and saadar pranam!

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    1. Thank you so much Himani. Creative and talented achievers like you inspire me. Sada sukhi raho!

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    2. Sir! You have been my mentor and guide more than my colleague! I have been fortunate to learn from you and conduct trainings along with you! One take away from you, which I keep sharing with everyone as a life lesson is, you would always give your inputs, suggestions before the training and ensure that the training is done to the best of our abilities and not one negative comment about it after the training! Thanks for always encouraging! 🙏🙏🙏

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  2. Congratulations sir !!

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  3. How nicely you have put it. Wish we could also put it across our journey. Yours is a truly inspiring and invigorating. Well done

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    1. Thanks Sir. Coming from my teacher in 1970s, it means a lot.

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  4. It's a great learning lesson Sir....hats of you Sir.

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  5. You ar more younger than most of us sir 👌

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    1. Thanks Raghu. Keep doing great work which continues to inspire me.

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  6. Congrats Bhaiya. You are an inspiration to us all. Beautiful description of your journey. Keep enjoying and keep sharing.

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  7. You are truly inspiring ! Grateful are those whose lives you have touched .
    I particularly resonate with the words ...It goes on ! Congratulations and looking forwarrd to many more ..

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  8. Congratulations Sir!!
    Always a role model for me!!
    Energetic young man.
    Coincident Bharat Sir completed his 51 birthday..

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  9. Sir, Congratulations on completion of a great half century. You truly were and continue to be a guru.

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    1. Am humbled Admiral. Thanks for being part of my journey.

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  10. Very inspiring Harshji! Really proud to be associated with you 😊

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    1. Thanks much Doc. Your work in neuro-science is outstanding. Keep going.

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  11. Congrats...miles to go...proud of your success and humility...

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  12. Reading about your 50 years of accomplishments reminded me of another of Robert Frost's famous poems -
    "The woods are lovely, dark, and green
    But I have promises to keep
    And miles to go before I sleep
    And miles to go before I sleep"

    Keep going, Harsh!!

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    1. Yes, Anita miles to go! Thanks for your encouragement.

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  13. Hearty Congratulations Harsh for Achieving such a huge mile stone. You are not only a role model for your students but also for your colleagues. We are proud of you.

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  14. The story of remarkable life put across so well. Happy to have been associated with such an energetic and positive person.

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    1. Thanks much Admiral. Pleasure to have worked together.

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  15. Congratulations on completing half a century of professional achievements! Abhi manzilen aur bhi hain mere dost!

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    1. Sahee kaha dost! Chalte hee jana, jahaan tak aaj yeh raah chale!

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  16. As always Sir inspiring and awesome experience. You taught me how to write correct English and be happy in all conditions. Regards

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    1. Thanks Vicky. We always learn from each other. God bless.

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  17. Proud of you sir

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  18. A very well worded. Heartiest congratulations

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  19. Carry on regardless.

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  20. Congratulations for half century og Great work and achievement in service of nation as ek as in educating and inspiring young minds.

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  21. Congratulations for half century of great work and achievement in service to the nation as well as educating and inspiring young minds

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  22. An inspiring achievement indeed Harsh ! A milestone to be proud of .The woods are lovely , dark and deep .You still have miles to go before you sleep !

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    1. Thanks much General. Yes, we all have a long way to go. Just try and keep moving!

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  23. Thanks Param. Am lucky to have worked with bright minds like you.

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  24. Truly Inspirational...

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  25. Harsh , May you continue your fifty year journey inspiring many more young minds to aspire and achieve ! you are a great leader and an inspiration....Stay young and keep going strong !

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  26. Well spent time...congrats

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  27. An inspiring and down to earth story
    Proud of having you as a friend

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  28. Congratulations on completing 50 years of work life! As long as you are enjoying what you do, you can’t retire

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  29. Congratulations Harsh. Great achievement. You have served 50 years to the nation in multidisciplinary fields and specially for defence & educating youngsters .Highly commendable work.

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  30. Hi Bhaiya. It is so inspiring to read your successful 50 years life journey. You have been a great teacher and made difference in so many lives. You have shaped their future with full commitment and sincerity. Wish u many more years of sharing of knowledge and bringing joy.

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  31. Heartiest Congratulations Sir.

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  32. Heartiest congratulations Sir.

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  33. Excellent journey sir. Appreciated.

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  34. Congratulations Harsh. Celebration तो बनता है।

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  35. Dear Harsh, you are full of beans & great inspiration to young students in this AI & ML tech explosion Era. Our greetings and keep going.

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  36. What a fulfilling 50 years. Admire your zeal for life. It is truly inspiring. Wishing you many ,many more years of this inspiring journey.

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  37. Congratulations Harsh. Amazing achievements. Stay mentally and spiritually healthy and happy. 🕉️🙏👍

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  38. Well done Harsh. Fifty is just a number. You are good for many more years of great work. More grease to your elbow

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  39. Padmashree Radhaswamy8 October 2023 at 23:10

    Congratulations sir! I deem it my privilege to have worked along with you and you have been more of my mentor and guide than a colleague! I treasure this association! There is one takeaway from my association with you that I keep sharing with everyone! Whenever we conducted trainings together, you would do your best to ensure that the trainings went perfectly well! Your suggestions and inputs always to the point! Once the training was done, you would never utter one negative word about it, no matter what! You have always been the most positive and encouraging mentor! Thanks so much sir! May more people have the privilege of knowing you and interacting with you in the coming years! 🙏🙏🙏

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  40. A soldier never retires or tires… you have proved that. Harsh

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  41. Your leadership and dedication to the growth of many lives have been so evident. We can’t express how valuable you have been to friends and family. Thank you for bringing so much to the table. We appreciate you Sir. Regards

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