Date: 2025-07-03 13:08:35 Tags: Job, Perspective Private: No Body:

A few years back, when I was jobless after Karvy Stock Broking Limited got into some trouble with SEBI, I started hunting for jobs. This was 2019 as well, and most of us were working from home. That was a tough time. Although I spend my whole day sending invitations to people from the Industry, especially the HRs, I was also working on a few of my projects.

These projects included;

1. Developing HR HR-related websites, like Job Portals, HR Repositories, Employee Survey Websites, etc
2. Community website
3. Knowledge Repositories
4. HRIS Systems using Advanced Excel and VBA
5. Google Apps Script Automations

And somewhere, I was also integrating them in one way or another.

I was even taking some classes for ISTD (Indian Society for Training and Development) with regards to HR Analytics, and trying to get clients for providing my expertise as a service.

I got lucky, and one fine day, I got a call from a Manufacturing Firm to help them with HR automation. At first, they were a bit skeptical to hire me, this is when I told them to try my skills for automation for free of cost for a few days, and if they liked, they could hire me or I could walk away after completion of the two-week work.

At that time, I didn't think about any salary, but to prove my worth.

This was because my skills were worth more than what I was earning at Karvy, and I knew that a small setback wouldn't be able to demotivate me while working towards my goal.

I used to work day and night on my projects, which helped hone my skills, which helped me get my first job after placements, and that too with a good salary hike.

What do I want to convey with this?

By this incident, I want to indicate that when we work towards enriching ourselves with knowledge, we get opportunities that can help us earn good, but if we are only searching for opportunities that may result in wasting our precious time that we could have used to become more knowledgeable than we were before.

Having said that, many people feel as if their companies pay them for the work that they do, which is wrong, and it ties their hard work to a number. Instead, people should understand that they are business owners, even if they work as full-time employees.

Companies are not of a single person; they are made up of people working towards a certain goal. You are an integral part of that company's journey, and you are also a part of your journey to learn and develop.

Someone can have more executive power than you, but no one can take your skills and capabilities from you. You can work anywhere in the world if you are skilled in your work and can be happy because you know what you do.

If you know how to use your skill sets, you can earn millions. The only catch is to keep updating yourself and also be open to opportunities.

Thinking about a job as an owner and servant is not correct.

Jobs are a mutual agreement on how we provide our services to our clients, and it is perfectly fine if you do a job for the rest of your life. I have seen people making a fortune with their jobs, and it is one of the best ways to make a living, as it also gives you time to explore your passion when you are free.

But that is true when you are free after your work day, and for that you have to set your boundaries.

I will tell more about how to set boundaries before and after joining a job in the coming blogs. So, stay tuned and have an awesome day ahead.

Date: 2026-03-26 14:19:30 Last Modified: 2026-03-26 14:20:41 by MithBooks Tags: Job, Work, IT Companies Private: No Body:

Many people from Northern India come to places like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and even Maharashtra for work. These people work especially in the IT and Consulting industries. Several companies in India build their offices in places like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, etc. Although Delhi and Chandigarh also have a few companies, the scale is not as massive as that of those cities.

This is not just a random thing that has happened over the years.

Cities like these have subsidised several aspects of businesses, because of which the barrier to entry is quite simple. One reason is obviously the weather, which is most of the time similar, because of which the challenges are not much.

Having said that, the governments of North Indian states should try to encourage IT companies and big firms to set up their offices in their states.

It's not that Jammu and Kashmir only needs tourism; the government should encourage big multinational companies to open their offices in those locations. This is because when opportunities are created, students will get good jobs, and they will not have to leave their hometowns.

Also, because there will be offices of companies, people will also be able to transfer their jobs to these places, and that will help in developing the city as well.

If people earn well, they will spend more, and this will, in turn, result in a better economy and per capita income of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Although we need this system for every other state in Northern India, I would still like the Jammu and Kashmir government to focus their kind attention on this issue, and it will help us stay in our hometowns. If there are opportunities in our state that pay us well, then we will also be able to stay there and spend there, which will again help in the development of the local infrastructure faster.

I will give you my example.

I studied in Chandigarh, then got a job in Lonavala, Maharashtra, then worked for a few years, completed my MBA from Pune, and got a good-paying job in Hyderabad.

Today, even if I want to, I won't be able to move close to my hometown, because the opportunities there are far fewer than the ones I get here in Hyderabad.

Having said that, I still feel that if I will earn more, I will shift to Jammu and Kashmir, but till the time I will become financially independent, I know that my family will be settled in Hyderabad with the comforts that this city provides, as education of our children will also be in this city only, so it will be a bit difficult for me to move as easy as I can do it now if got an opportunity.

This is not only a case I am facing, but also one that several thousand people from Northern states are facing. They want to be near their hometowns, but because of limited opportunities, it becomes nearly impossible for them to move.

How can it be solved?

One of the major setbacks for any big firm to move to Jammu and Kashmir is the infrastructure. Having a good and reliable power supply and internet is one of the most essential things for any company that would like to come to this region.

Second is roads. If there are no proper roads and traffic management, it will just be a havoc for companies to source items and humans both.

There are many other things that play an important role in solving this issue, but having a robust infrastructure project is a must-have. How are Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana go to corporates and ask them to come and set up offices in these states? Why can't the Jammu and Kashmir government provide special subsidised entries to big firms so that the lives of people living there become easier?

Conversations like these should be initiated by the government. We cannot let the Jammu and Kashmir region be dependent only on tourism. There is a need for big multinational companies to come to our region. This will help people stay there, and in turn, this will also help in making the infrastructure more robust because companies cannot survive on suboptimal or average infrastructure.

Date: 2026-03-23 14:43:59 Tags: Watch, Horology Private: No Body:

Automatic Watches have always mesmerised me with their engineering.

I remember starting with my grandfather's camy watch, which was a mechanical watch, which we had to hand-wind to keep it working, but it was something amazing to me, because every time I used to wear it, it kept me closer to history.

I was fascinated by the fact that something can last ages, or even centuries.

Fast forward to today, I didn't have many mechanical watches, but one fine day, my daughter just decided to throw my wedding watch, which was a Tommy Hilfiger watch, out of the balcony, and since then, I have been watchless.

My daughter was only 1.5 years old, so nothing to do about it, but I always had this habit of wearing something on my wrist. Most of the time, quartz watches.

But when I went to the mall, I decided to buy a watch. There I saw several mechanical and automatic watches, and it was time I bought my first automatic: the Titan Stellar Cupola Automatic, with Titan's in-house movement.

It was great, but I was missing the day and date complication of Tommy's watch, so I thought of searching for an automatic watch that can provide me with that functionality.

To be honest, the search was not that easy.

The Heirloom Factor

Just like I used to wear my grandfather's watch, I wanted to buy something that my kids would like to keep with them in the future. Mechanical watches, especially the automatics, are one of the best heirloom pieces.

When I was searching for the watches, I got many options, like Citizen Promaster Puffer Fish edition, Seiko Asia-Pacific, etc.

I decided to go to the mall and check for myself which one is available and how many pieces are available in the world.

There I saw the Seiko India Limited Edition, and that too, 1200 pieces in the world.

The watch that I chose was 0453/1200, which means only 1200 people can ever have this watch.

Although many people can call this a marketing gimmick, buying a limited edition watch can be one of the best heirloom pieces. This is not unique because you have worn it for your life, but it is also unique because these timepieces were limited in number and engraved on the watches.

You can literally see the unit number on the back case of this watch, which is "453" in my case. This is also amazing because it is under 500, which makes it even more special.

I am not saying limited-edition watches are always better, but if you are looking for an heirloom, I believe it is one of the best ideas to choose a mechanical or automatic watch in a limited edition.

30 or 40 years later, there will be several watches, and some of them will be in production for a long time, but when we talk about limited edition watches, although their movements will be available, the same design might not be available anywhere in the world. These design changes can be a simple color attribute or some special insignia, and sometimes only the numbering makes all the difference.

Having said that, I would always recomment to have a watch that is limited to 2000 or less, as that makes it more unique and not many people around the world can get hold of those timepieces.

Well, this simple take is my opinion, let me know what you think about the same, and do you own an automatic? If yes, which one is it?

Date: 2026-03-05 07:25:41 Tags: Kashmir, Terrorism, Weapons Private: No Body:

When anyone talks about Kashmiri Pandits and their exodus, they always ask why Kashmiri Pandits never stood up and revolted against terror groups in Kashmir.

We are questioned why our parents never fought back against the people who were killing our brothers and sisters.

Some people even say that the Kashmiri People cannot stand up for themselves in times of distress.

Reality Check

During the time of militancy, terrorist groups were helped by Pakistan, and other Arab countries, and some can even trace money coming from west to keep that area disturbed.

Terrorist groups had automatic rifles, Guns, Pistols, Grenades, and many other weapons. They were not bare-handed heroes. They were well-equipped and trained militants that had proper military training and equipment, which they used to kill Kashmiri Pandits.

Meeru Pandit Dhar was a fighter, and my ancestor who fought in Hyderabad, long before anything like this happened. There were several Kashmiri Hindus who were fighters and had fought against atrocities.

Today, our Blood Boils like a fighter when we see any terrorist attack, and we want to fight like our ancestors used to do, and the same happened with our parents. They were not cowards. They again went to Kashmir after the exodus. They were not ready to accept the fact that they were not able to be in their hometown.

My father went back to the Kashmir Valley on several occasions during the terrorism to check on the situation.

Given a chance, they would have fought back.

Today, at several border areas, village people are given AK-47s and proper training to defend themselves.

During the time of insurgency, no one was with the Kashmiri Pandits, who were just a fraction in numbers compared to Muslims. They were not even vote banks.

If they had been given a chance to defend themselves, they would have found their way back for sure.

Who would have supplied guns and ammunition to them?

There was no WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platform. TV channels were rigged by the J&K local government. They were displaying as if nothing was happening, while several Hindus were massacred in the valley.

There was no support, no training, no ultimatum to the small community of Kashmiri Hindus.

When my parents went outside after the events of Jan 1990, local muslims used to gather around. Some even said that they made a mistake and that they should have taken Kashmiri Pandits with them to protest and demand a separate nation.

They killed Kashmiri Pandits point-blank. They had guns and weapons.

Kashmir Pandits even asked for resettlement

Kashmiri Pandits, after the insurgency, had asked for resettlement.

The government can provide land to Kashmiri Pandits and provide them with weapons to defend themselves (obviously with training).

The government can even settle and provide land to retired army officials. I am not saying that this can be done in one day, and not everyone will be able to resettle there in shot time, but Kashmiri Pandits are willing to do so and this can be seen by the number of applications that Kashmiri Pandits fill for job posts in Kashmir Valley, even though some of them know that they might never be able to come out of Valley alive.

One bad day, and they will also be a number in the KP list that were killed in the valley due to terrorism.

There are not many communities that can survive such atrocities

Kashmiri Pandit community is strong. They are brave, and all of them stand against injustice.

They have a legacy of fighters. They were warlords, and the only thing that was against them was their honesty and gentle nature.

They were well-educated and never exploited anyone. Even today, no Kashmiri Pandit ever harms any other person intentionally, and that is not because they cannot fight, but because they believe in "live and let live".

As a Dhar, I believe in Shakti because of my Kul Devi Mata Kheer Bhawani and Mata Roopa Bhawani, who was one of my ancestors. And one should understand that all fighters had a Devi as their Kul Devi.

Kashmiri Pandits might be pushed out of Kashmir, but Kashmir can never be pushed out of our hearts.

Date: 2025-06-03 14:25:10 Body: Kashmir was always the center for learning and innovation. People from around the globe used to come and practice their skills and share their expertise. Yekjah Platform is one such initiative to connect the world to the culture of learning and innovation. As a member of YEKJAH Community, you will be able to; 1. Learn about the Kashmiri Culture 2. Contribute your knowledge and skills for the betterment of humanity 3. Develop your skills and share them with like-minded people 4. Get recognised for your work 5. Sell your products and services in the marketplace 6. Plan your next trip to Jammu and Kashmir with natives There is so much to win by just signing up with a community that focuses on innovation and learning. You have got potential, but need a platform to share your thoughts, and that can be done by joining YEKJAH. https://yekjah.org

Date: 2025-07-12 10:54:04 Tags: Yekjah Private: No Body:

Yekjah is an initiative to connect everyone from the Kashmiri culture on one platform. Although not limited to Kashmir and its geography, it started as a movement to document everything that is available in written form as a historical record of Kashmiri Culture and Traditions.

Yekjah means being at One Place.

It doesn't matter where we are coming from, but when we are together, everything starts making sense.

As a community, we can bring about significant changes in the world, especially in the lives of our children, who need to be made aware of the heritage that they are part of.

Kashmir has always been a place where knowledge used to flow. People from all over the world came to Kashmir to research in their specializations. There have been poets, writers, scientists, and many more who have given immense knowledge to the world, and this is the actual meaning of Yekjah.

The place where everyone comes together and shares their knowledge is the place which is called Kashmir and Yekjah. We can make all the difference.

If you are from Science, Commerce, or any other background, it doesn't matter. You can still join the Yekjah platform, share your knowledge with the world by publishing blogs and articles.

You can showcase your talent by linking your videos on our video platform or uploading your songs in the "Yekjah Music" section.

Being in one place also helps each of us. We are spread around the world, so it makes sense that if someone needs help in relocating, we can trust each other to provide accurate information.

I am based in Hyderabad these days. If any of you is reading this and thinking of relocating or coming to Hyderabad, just send me a message on this platform and I will get in touch with you. This is the bare minimum I can do for anyone from my community traveling to Hyderabad, and I have done it in the past.

I always love to be in touch with other KP families in Hyderabad, or anyone from Jammu and Kashmir, as such, because I know the pain of moving to a new city, as I had also done that a few years back, and had no contact in Hyderabad.

Being one of the big metro cities, finding a residential apartment or even locating food joints was a big task. Had to travel long distances to find housing and food or other convenience items, which obviously cost time and money both, and after going through this all, I can't see anyone else facing those issues while coming to Hyderabad.

This is just one aspect of showing how we can help each other by connecting on an individual level. There have been scenarios when we, as a community, have helped people find jobs and start their careers in different parts of India, and that is just to ensure that our community grows and prospers.

As time has changed, so have our ambitions and desires. If you have the capability, you should try to help others in need; this will give you a sense of accomplishment and a new friend.

Let's come together and start building the future we all have dreamed of. Let's connect on one platform and share knowledge and wisdom with the world.

Date: 2026-01-29 09:51:10 Tags: Market, Yekjah, Kashmir Private: No Body:

As more and more people have connected with us and told us that they want a platform to share their products and services, we have come up with our native marketplace, which can be used to post advertisements free of cost.

This is done to help vendors andthe Kashmiri Community to connect and share resources efficiently.

In Past, during Shivratri or on big occassions, people belonging to our community and others as well had to search for vendors that could supply items like watak masala, or walnuts or other important products, to cater to this issue, we have integrated a marketplace into the Yekjah Platform itself that can be used by vendors to list their products and services and receive enqueries about the same by the buyers.

No Need to Search the Internet for Vendors

Gone are the days when you would search for Kashmiri product vendors' details on the internet. Now with Yekjah, you can simply check out the marketplace and place your orders, or talk to registered vendors.

The link to the marketplace is Yekjah Marketplace.

You can simply click on the above link and check for products or services you need, and call or send an email with your queries to the vendors. This makes it easy for the buyer to search for genuine vendors.

For the Vendors

Listing your products and services on Yekjah Marketplace will give you the additional exposure you deserve.

It is simple, just log in and start posting your ads. These ads are free of cost and help you get leads simply with a single click of a button.

Buyers can simply click on the ads and call you, which helps in increasing your overall sales.

Also, because this is a website, there is no geographical boundary. You can receive requests from all over the world.

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Date: 2025-05-29 08:08:26 Body: Usually it is believed that Birth and Marriages are not planned. I have heard it for a long now and this is the Law of Nature as well. But these days Kashmiri Pandit Society is in a huge dilemma. As children of Kashmiri Pandits moved out for higher education and Jobs, there has been a higher rate of intercaste marriages. It is obvious because a person who is getting an education in a particular state eventually forms a bond with that state or area, and usually, this is not what is accepted in the Kashmiri Pandit Community as such. I have several of my friends married to Non-Kashmiri Pandit guys, still, there is a thinking that keeps people far away from those who have done intercaste marriages. Why are we bringing Kashmiri Youth's Intercaste Marriage? I was part of a WhatsApp group where Kashmiri People used to help each other or maybe the group was created with the objective of connecting Kashmiri Pandits. There were several usual chats in the group including sharing God Images, sharing of latest Kashmiri News, and even Job Updates. One fine afternoon, a gentleman asked for some help for his daughter-in-law, and another person asked to share the details as might be he can help. As the gentleman shared the details, he said "No Intercaste Accepted ... It is a bitter fact ... Our community will vanish". He could have offered not to help, but pointing out Intercaste Marriages as the reason for the cultural loss of Kashmiri Pandits is something that no one was expecting. Or maybe they were! After that, the gentleman thought of leaving the group. When this happened, no one replied even with a single word ... Is this the view of all Kashmiri Pandits? Maybe Yes or Maybe Not, I cannot say for sure, but as per my reasoning there will be around 30% to 40% of Kashmiri Youths that may have or may tie a knot with someone who is not Kashmiri as per origin and this is not just because of the exodus that happened, but it was already happening. This is what happens with all the communities As people explore new territories, they are exposed to new societies and some might think of settling down in those places. What does science say about the cultural mix-up? As per science, intercaste marriages are good, and the same is good as per our Hindu Scriptures. Let me explain why; As per nature, if there is more diversity in marriage, in that case, there are fewer genetic diseases that are carried forward. The offspring are better suited to new environments. The same is the reason why Hindu Scriptures also say that we should not get married in the same Gotra. What used to happen in the past? History is filled with evidence of Kings and Queens marrying other Kings and Queens across different territories. Moreover, if a girl marries a Kashmiri Pandit, she is going to be part of our community and practice our culture, that is why she married in the first place. What is happening today? Unfortunately, in today's society, there is a belief that an ideal Kashmiri Boy or Girl is one who marries a Kashmiri Pandit. Any other marriage is seen as a blemish on Kashmiri culture and heritage, at least in the minds of some. Marriage between a non-Kashmiri girl and a Kashmiri Pandit boy does not dilute the Kashmiri culture. In fact, it may indicate that the non-Kashmiri partner is interested in the culture and wants to contribute to it, and the same can be said vice versa. I have witnessed several intercaste marriages in Kashmiri society that have worked out beautifully because the couples knew what they wanted. It is within our own hands to preserve our culture and heritage, and it cannot be erased as long as even one person on earth practices Kashmiri Culture. Furthermore, several Kashmiri Youths who have married within the community do not participate or contribute to the Kashmiri Society. On the other hand, I have seen people who have done intercaste marriages and are working towards the betterment of Kashmiri People. Why should we change this narrative? Marriage is a bond that is made in heaven. By using such phrases we insult this sacred tie that is in between a husband and wife. On the contrary, we should be happy for our kids if they are happy in their lives and not make their lives hell just because they married someone who is not of your community. Many people also have issues within the Kashmiri Community as well. There are some sub-castes in Kashmiri Pandit society that are considered not eligible for marriage to other Kashmiri Pandit Castes. But we should understand that the Pandit title just means Expert, it doesn't mean that Kashmiri Pandits are the only Brahmins and others are not good enough for them. For example, if someone Teaches the he or she is a Brahmin If someone has a Business in that case he or she is a Vaishya If someone Fights for a living in that case he or she is Khstreya And if someone provides Service to others in that case he or she is considered to be Shudra And I believe today most of the people in Kashmiri Pandit Community provide service to others in Corporates, so most of us belong to Shudra. So I believe we should work on our own selves instead of trying to correct others. Conclusion Although several people in Kashmir Pandit Community don't believe in having any issues in intercaste marriages, because the one thing that destroys a community is its own bad practices and not intercaste marriages. On the other hand, intercaste marriages are the most natural form of survival in this world. Even if you think otherwise and don't believe in intercaste marriages, you can still keep your ideas to yourself and not broadcast them to others, so as to be kinder and not hurt any sentiments. At last, I would like to address this issue of us not standing. If we won't stand for anything we will automatically be dragged to stand for the opposite. At least we should learn about India's Policies. Even if we are not supporting any of the segments, if something wrong is happening we should stand against it. If someone said something wrong, and you have not replied, that means you also agree with them. Keeping shut on everything is really wrong. If you see something happening wrong, at least have a say against it. This behavior of us always keeps us on the back foot. We never want to say anything if nothing wrong is happening with our own family. We are still living in silos and don't believe in supporting each other. With this article, I want just to encourage people to be humble and kind to others. Pointing out something that you think is harming society might be helping us to rebuild it from scratch. Have you thought about how would it feel if a state or country said that Kashmir Pandits Are Not Accepted Here? If you are reading this article, then most probably will be living in a different part of India or the world maybe for education or job purpose, think if you are not allowed to work or use the resources of other communities! The same is with our groups as well. If someone has asked for help, and just because their kids are married to Non-Kashmiris, in that case, you cannot be rude to them or say that Non-Kashmiris are not accepted. If you don't want to help, please don't help at least don't point out these things as if they are traitors to Kashmiri Society. It is important to remember that intercaste marriage is not a foreign concept in Kashmiri families, and it is likely that many families have had at least one relative who has married outside their caste. As a Kashmiri, it's crucial to understand that the real Kashmiris are currently residing in Jammu and Kashmir, grappling with serious issues. They are frequently targeted, and their focus is not on intercaste marriage but rather on their survival, which is fundamental to all living organisms on Earth. Let's take this opportunity to discuss things that are more important than ensuring that You are reborn as Kashmiri Pandit in the next Birth or about things like Marriages. You don't know if you will be born as a Kashmiri in your next life. However, if we continue to hold onto this mentality, I believe we may not be reborn as humans in our next life.