Category Archives: personal

I am back!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Varun

Slowly. Quietly. After too long a hiatus. But surely. I am back. In a great new city that is London. With a exciting new job with a great team. With some new friends (intriguing, instinctive bonding) and many old (rock-solid, … Continue reading →

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Awake

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Varun

Looking out of the window in my room The sun is out way too soon For a second I am confused Where am I? Who am I? Why am I here? An amalgam of thoughts and emotions fused. The night … Continue reading →

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I too feel like running

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Varun

That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d run to the end of town. And when … Continue reading →

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Varun is a CISSP now!

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Varun

I just got an email from ISC2 telling me that I am CISSP certified. Yay! CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional and is one of the most popular and renowned certificates in the information security arena. In practical … Continue reading →

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Popcorn

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Varun

I do not know what it is about popcorn that makes me forget my manners and makes me a total hog. When I see a bowl of popcorn, my mind goes into some special mode where it’s only aim in … Continue reading →

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Last post…

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Varun

…from 25 year old Varun Next post will be by the Varun who is a year older. I am having Garfield-like feelings about my birthday. More about that later.

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Parents are here!

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Varun

My parents and grandmother had planned to come down to Mumbai a couple of weeks back and stay with my brother and me for a few days. However weather at that time was quite unpleasant (continuous rains) and I too … Continue reading →

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My New Laptop – HP Pavilion dv9502AU Portable

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Varun

Quick Specs AMD Turion64 X2 Processor TL-56; Dual Core 1.8 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 Cache, up to 1600 MHz FSB 17” Colour TFT ; BrightView™ WideScreen 8X SuperMulti Drive LightScribe, Double Layer (8.5 GB) Windows Vista Home Premium … Continue reading →

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Mumbai

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Varun

I came to Mumbai from Delhi to join a new project a little more than an year ago. It was an exciting move for me. I was going to lead the team. I was moving much closer to home. I … Continue reading →

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I want a sister! (Happy Birthday Vineet!)

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Varun

Mom Vineet and Varun and Dads Yezdi 22 years ago on this day my brother Vineet was born. When Mom was carrying Vineet I would talk to her tummy every day. Every day before going to sleep I would kiss it. I wanted a sister (not sure why) and I would always treat my would-be sibling as a “she”.

One fine day he was born. I was at the daycare center; my aunt (Sobha Amaye (Amaye=bua in Mallu)) picked me up and we went to the hospital in the bus. I don’t remember the exact conversation but I have a distinct impression that she was trying to convince me that a brother will also make a very good friend. We reached the hospital, I was still not convinced so I was a bit sad. Mom says I created a scene… but I guess when I saw Vineet lying between 2 tiny pillows beside Mom I fell in love with him, my anger melted away. Mom says it took full 3 days to pacify me totally… but I guess the real hard work was done by Vineet himself :-)

Happy Birthday Vineet! Continue reading →

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