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  Parenting is hard for good parents. Marriage is hard for good partners. Good parents are the ones who show up when it’s messy and exhausting. They sit on the floor playing the same game for the hundredth time because their child’s laughter is worth it. They hold tiny hands through first steps, first mistakes, and first heartbreaks, even when their own hearts are heavy. They stay up late worrying about the future, questioning if they’re doing enough, but still wake up every morning determined to do their best again. Good partners are the ones who choose love even on the hard days. They listen when they feel misunderstood, give when they feel drained, and fight for the relationship when it feels easier to walk away. They support dreams, celebrate small victories, and forgive because they know love isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present. The truth is, doing the right thing is hard. It's late nights and early mornings. It's fighting battles no one sees and still showi...

  2024 saw me embrace a variety of activities, from pounding the pavement to exploring trails. This post dives deep into the numbers, analyzing my performance across running, walking, cycling, and hiking, drawing insights from my Strava data. 2024 Activity Summary Activity Activities Distance (km) Time Elevation Gain (m) Running 109 543.2 62h 54m 7,612 Walking 79 274.3 57h 46m 3,423 Cycling 26 180.6 18h 12m 1,805 Hiking 3 3.6 1h 1m 179 Running: Running dominated my activity in 2024. With 109 runs covering a total of 543.2 km, I averaged just under 5km per run. This translates to roughly 1.48 km covered every day of the year, showcasing a commitment to consistent training. The total time spent running, 62 hours and 54 minutes, equates to an average pace of approximately 7:06 min/km. Climbing 7,612 meters throughout the year points to a preference for incorporating hills into my routes, adding an extra challenge and contributing to overall fitness gains. Looking at my Strava prof...

   Steven Duneier's TED Talk: "How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals" Central Theme: Achieving ambitious goals isn't about possessing extraordinary talent, but rather about adopting a practical, incremental approach to problem-solving and decision-making. By breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable tasks and consistently making marginal improvements to our process, we can significantly increase our chances of success. Main Points: The Illusion of Talent: Duneier uses the Brad Pitt drawing analogy and Chuck Close's work to demonstrate that seemingly complex skills can be broken down into simple, repeatable steps. Marginal Improvements, Massive Impact: Citing Novak Djokovic's tennis career, Duneier highlights how small improvements in decision-making can lead to substantial gains over time. Personal Transformation through Marginal Adjustments: Duneier shares his academic and professional journey, illustrating how breaking down tasks and focusin...

Things to Keep Handy for Filling Form 6: Recent Passport-Size Photograph: Color photo with a white background (4.5cm x 3.5cm). Personal Details: Full name in English and the official language of the state. Relative's name (husband's name for married females). Aadhaar Number: For authentication (if available). Proof of Age: Self-attested copy of a valid age proof document. Proof of Residence: Self-attested copy of a document showing your current address. Access to Computer/Internet: For logging in and filling out the form online. By keeping these items ready, you can efficiently complete the voter registration process on the portal. Start Here: Website: Visit voterportal.eci.gov.in . Login: Create an account or log in. Filling Form 6: Open Form 6: Go to Form 6 . General Instructions: Address the form to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of your Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency. Fill out the form in either English or the official language of your state. Photogra...

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, and not the darkness, that most frightens us.  We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous (and everything you ever want to be)?". Actually, who are you not to be?  You are a child of God (evolution).  Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.  We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.  And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.  Marianne Williamson  (via Mission Impossible Leaders Program)

First of all, thank you Dhara Mam, Vrushali Mam, Desiree Mam, the entire FYP team and of course to the Principal Saarda Mam and President Dr. Ghosh.  Kids were missing the school for the last 2 years and getting back to School was the most important event for Aditya (and Arjun as well).  We Indians as a culture know the importance of education and we as a family always come together, pray, do tilak on the first day of school. We also express gratitude on the last day of School. But at VKE we get this at the next level. We do feel School as an extended family. The graduation ceremony emphasised on the importance of education and that too with fun. It was indeed an example of "Learning to love to learn"  We could also witness so much love and care from Teachers for all the kids. No one was left behind. Thank you teachers, we are really grateful.

Date: 9th Feb 2022 To, President and Principle, Victorious Kidss Educares. Pune Sub: Parents reflection on Aditya Banker's online class for Sr KG at VKE Dear Sir & Mam, Greetings and Prayers. It feels like a Deja Vu when I recall all the parental workshops from Dr. Robbin Ghosh Sir. "We can know how many seeds an apple have, but do we know how many apples does a seed has?" Can a kid miss school so much that he can fall ill? With Schools moving online, there were many doubts and questions about how can Sr. KG students study online? We used to take extra precautions about the Screen time for Aditya.  But all of our concerns are taken care of very well here at VKE.  We would like to reflect upon Aditya's journey for Sr. KG C at VKE. First of all, we got to know more about the teaching process and the efforts put up by Homeroom teachers. We witnessed individual attention from teachers, especially Dhara Mam and Vrushali mam, for each and every student. Like an offline...