Below is a list of genuine Nepali ukhan tukkas that were spoken all around us as we grew up in Nepal. Perhaps, these ukhans which did make a LOT of common sense at one time will revive those senses yet once again.
# केटाकेटी आए गुलेली खेलाए मट्यङ्ग्राको सत्यानास्?
# Naachna Na Jaanne Aagan Tedo
# Khai Na Pai Chhaalaa ko Topi Lai?
# Hing Nabhaye Pani Hing Bandheko Taalo chha?
# Hissa Budi, Khissa Daant?
# Kaam Paayenas Buhari Paadaako kundo kanya?
# Ghaanti Herera Haad Nilnu?
# Najaane Gauko Baatai Nasodhnu?
# Dui Joiko Poi Kunaa pasi roi?
# Lhasama Sun Chha, Mero Kaan Buchchai?
# Artha Na Bartha Govinda Gai
# Jun Goruko sing chaina uskai nam Tikhe?
# Khane Mukh Lai Junga Le Chhek Daina
# Kina chauris Mareech afnai piro le?
# Mukha ma RAM RAM bagali ma chura?
# Choro paune kaile kaile bhoto siune aile?
# Andho ko des ma kano Raja?
# Ama bhanda chori janne: khukuri bhanda kardha lagne?
# Nepal janda, kapal sangai?
# Joo Jogi aaye pani kan chereko?
# Aakash ko phal aankha tari mal?
# Handi ma kanika rahungel randi lai nindra lagdaina?
# Kashi jane Kutti ko bato?
# Bujne lai Shrikhanda Nabujne lai khurpa ko bid?
# Jo chor uskai danko thulo?
# Raat bhari karayo Dachina harayo?
# Na khaun bhane din vary ko sikar khaun bhane Kancha bau ko anuhar?
# Kaam kuro eka teera kumlo boki Thimi tira?
# Alchi Tigro Swadee Jibro?
# Ghyu Na Tel Paka Budi Sel?
# आँखालाइ ख्यास् ख्यास्, जिब्रो लाई झ्याइ?
# Napaune le kera payo bokrai sita khayo
# Chokta khaana gayeki budhi jhol ma dubera mori?
# Na khauo bhane dir bhari ko sikar Khauo bhane Kancha Bauo ko anuhar?
# Naya naya byahuli bhaie doli chadi hagna gaie?
# Gaandi le khayo rayoo ko saag?
# Nani bhanda aachi thulo?
# Ek jana radi ko das wata poi marne bela koi na koi?
# Raat vari karayo dachina harayo?
# Ke khojchas kano; kankho?
# Kina chauris marich; affnai piro le?
# Bujne lai SriKhanda; na-bujne lai khurpa ko bid?
# Saoon ma ankha futya Goru le sadhaei hariyo dekhcha?
# Kaaga lai bel pakyo; harsh na bismat?
# Booka ko mukh ma kubindo?
# Kukur lai masu paencho?
# Sap lai dudha na khuwaonu?
# Baandar ko hath ma nariwal?
# Kaag ko phul chorne?
# Baar chora; teera naati; budha ko kumlo kandha mathi?
# Baar barsa kukur ko puchchar dhungro ma rakheni; jasta ko testae?
# Choori kuti; buhari tarsaune?
# Vagya ma cha bhandi ma DOKO ma dudha rahadaina?
# Baar barsa RAMAYAN padhayo; SITA kaski joeee?
# Vagyamaani ko bhutaie kamaro?
# Saap lai dhudha khwaera palna hundaina?
# Baakhraa ko puchchar khaeko jasto?
# Cheparoo ko katha jasto?
# Baato na ghaato; daudincha lato?
# Joo aguwa; uee baato haguwa?
# Aarr ka le hatti chadyo bhandai ma; dhuri chdnu hudaina?
# Ghar ko baagh: baahira ko syaal?
# Boolnee ko chaamal bikcha: nabolnee ko pitho ni bikdaina?
# Gaira ko ghar lai paira ko dar; danda ko ghar lai landaaa dar?
# Baisa ma syaal pani ghorlee huncha?
# Aarr ka jioo ko jumra dekhne; aafno jioo ko bhaisi pani nadekhne?
# Haluwa ma baluwa?
# Jasle maha kaadchha usle haat chatchha?
# Jun jogi ayeni kaan nai chireko?
# Affai ta Mahadev uttano tang kasle dela baar?
# Baahun le chyao khawosna swad pawos?
# Agulto le polya biralo; bijuli chamkida tarsincha?
# Bolae na tolae; lule puchchar dolae?
# Shivaji ko tesro netra jasto?
# Kashi jane; Kutti ko baato?
# Lahsa ma sun cha; mero kaan buchchae?
# Baandar ko puchchar lauro na hatiyar?
# Raat bhari karayo dachina harayo?
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
To commit or to not?
A dilemma I put an end to today deals with paying a sum of $5000 to ISB as a commitment to join their program. After contemplating on it for a week or so, I remained with no other alternative. With IIM's admission decision not due to be announced until Oct 31, I simply couldn't risk not paying ISB until then, as doing so would take me well beyond the given deadline of 2 weeks to pay.
A bigger dilemma to be dealt with will be on Oct 31, if I am able to get an admission offer from IIM. For sure, the $5000 that I just graciously paid to ISB is going to be difficult to retract. After all, the word 'non-refundable' associated to the fee appears what seems like a thousand times when cursorily looking at ISB's website.
A bigger dilemma to be dealt with will be on Oct 31, if I am able to get an admission offer from IIM. For sure, the $5000 that I just graciously paid to ISB is going to be difficult to retract. After all, the word 'non-refundable' associated to the fee appears what seems like a thousand times when cursorily looking at ISB's website.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Mail from ISB
ISB has offered me a seat in the class of 2009 program. I breath a sigh of relief knowing that all the effort I put into the application process has returned some dividend.
Despite an ordinary interview, I got in. I think the credit in large goes to my diverse work experience in five different countries and to my essays, which I believe turned out quite well.
The whole process wrapped up in a hurry with the application submission - interview - admit offer all happening within one month. The quick turn around provided a much needed break to my anxieties. On the contrary, it also added a dimension of complication. I have to submit a $5000 commitment fee by September 29th. This style of aggressive demand so early in the admission cycle showcases ISB's recruiting strategy to lock students well before these students divert their minds to top schools around the world. The fee demand has definitely left me in a quandary. I most likely will pay the fee. In the grand scheme of things, doing an MBA from a top school is a once in a lifetime decision, and I don't want $5000 to come between me and my aspirations. I hope I am making the right decision.
Despite an ordinary interview, I got in. I think the credit in large goes to my diverse work experience in five different countries and to my essays, which I believe turned out quite well.
The whole process wrapped up in a hurry with the application submission - interview - admit offer all happening within one month. The quick turn around provided a much needed break to my anxieties. On the contrary, it also added a dimension of complication. I have to submit a $5000 commitment fee by September 29th. This style of aggressive demand so early in the admission cycle showcases ISB's recruiting strategy to lock students well before these students divert their minds to top schools around the world. The fee demand has definitely left me in a quandary. I most likely will pay the fee. In the grand scheme of things, doing an MBA from a top school is a once in a lifetime decision, and I don't want $5000 to come between me and my aspirations. I hope I am making the right decision.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Excerpts of my interview with ISB
Excerpts of my interview with ISB (Indian School of Business).
All in all, I think the interview went OK. I found myself a little bit stuck with words at times and couldn't articulate my points as well as I wanted to. However, I did answer all of the questions.
Committee: "Hi this is such and such from the admissions committee." Coincidentally one of the guy's name also happened to be the same as mine and he reminded me of that.
Committee: "Good evening to you"
Self: "Good morning to you"
Committee: "So, how was your day today?"
No problem with the answer.
Committee: "Can you please walk us through a typical day at your job?"
They poked in for details about the projects I was involved in.
Committee: "Do you have the autonomy to make decisions at your current job?"
I am currently managing a large project with three people working under me, so answered yes.
Committee: "If so, why did you write in your essay that a million dollars will give you autonomy when you already have one?"
I chose to go for the million dollars over the knighthood in the second essay. Gave them reasons as to why I wrote what I wrote.
Committee: "So tell us about your experiences gained while working in different international locations. How would you describe the work culture in these countries?"
I had prepared for this question, so was able to answer it quite well I think. I answered by saying that country 'x' has this type of work culture, and country 'y' has that type and mentioned how I overcame these cultural barriers to come out on the winning end.
Committee: "Why did you apply to Indian schools when you have many other options available in the US?"
Responded by saying that I am not limited to career opportunities in the US and am therefore looking at schools outside of the US.
Committee: "What other schools have you applied to?"
I mentioned that I have applied to IIMA PGPX.
Committee: "Did you apply to their 2 year program or their 1 year program?"
The 1 year program, I responded. I wondered why this curiosity. Perhaps I should have mentioned some additional schools just so that I didn't come across as someone who didn't weigh all his options. Oh well.
Committee: "How did you hear about ISB?"
Through peers and then online.
Committee: "Define your view of what effective leadership is."
Gave them some pointers on effective leadership. Wasn't able to articulate my points here as well as I wanted to. I had practiced this question and had listed 6-7 different leadership essentials. However, during crunch time, I could only remember 3 such points.
Committee: "So how did it feel to have climbed Mount Whitney?"
I had mentioned in one of my essays about this feat. Gave them a good response here.
Committee: "Do you have anything else you would like to tell us about you?" Kind of stumped by this question. I said "no" because anything I would've mentioned might have come across as self promotion. Still don't understand the logic to this question. At this point, I asked them if we had come to a point where I could ask a few questions. They said I could ask anything.
Asked them a total of three questions. I had put in decent amount of preparation in the types of questions I wanted to ask and finally listed three questions that I thought were comprehensive.
Committee: "OK, I think we have come towards the end of the interview. If you have no other questions, we will be signing off."
I said I had no further questions.
Committee: "Good night"
Self: "I want to take the opportunity to thank you for spending some time with me today. Have a good day".
The discussion lasted a total of 40 minutes. I would give myself a 6/10 grade. Again, my articulation skills suffered a bit because it was already 9pm here when we started, and I was somewhat tired. The feeling I have is similar to what one goes through when you purchase shares from a certain company. You just have no idea if the shares will do well or drown. At this point, I have no idea as to how the committee rated my performance. Two weeks of wait and shall find out.
All in all, I think the interview went OK. I found myself a little bit stuck with words at times and couldn't articulate my points as well as I wanted to. However, I did answer all of the questions.
Committee: "Hi this is such and such from the admissions committee." Coincidentally one of the guy's name also happened to be the same as mine and he reminded me of that.
Committee: "Good evening to you"
Self: "Good morning to you"
Committee: "So, how was your day today?"
No problem with the answer.
Committee: "Can you please walk us through a typical day at your job?"
They poked in for details about the projects I was involved in.
Committee: "Do you have the autonomy to make decisions at your current job?"
I am currently managing a large project with three people working under me, so answered yes.
Committee: "If so, why did you write in your essay that a million dollars will give you autonomy when you already have one?"
I chose to go for the million dollars over the knighthood in the second essay. Gave them reasons as to why I wrote what I wrote.
Committee: "So tell us about your experiences gained while working in different international locations. How would you describe the work culture in these countries?"
I had prepared for this question, so was able to answer it quite well I think. I answered by saying that country 'x' has this type of work culture, and country 'y' has that type and mentioned how I overcame these cultural barriers to come out on the winning end.
Committee: "Why did you apply to Indian schools when you have many other options available in the US?"
Responded by saying that I am not limited to career opportunities in the US and am therefore looking at schools outside of the US.
Committee: "What other schools have you applied to?"
I mentioned that I have applied to IIMA PGPX.
Committee: "Did you apply to their 2 year program or their 1 year program?"
The 1 year program, I responded. I wondered why this curiosity. Perhaps I should have mentioned some additional schools just so that I didn't come across as someone who didn't weigh all his options. Oh well.
Committee: "How did you hear about ISB?"
Through peers and then online.
Committee: "Define your view of what effective leadership is."
Gave them some pointers on effective leadership. Wasn't able to articulate my points here as well as I wanted to. I had practiced this question and had listed 6-7 different leadership essentials. However, during crunch time, I could only remember 3 such points.
Committee: "So how did it feel to have climbed Mount Whitney?"
I had mentioned in one of my essays about this feat. Gave them a good response here.
Committee: "Do you have anything else you would like to tell us about you?" Kind of stumped by this question. I said "no" because anything I would've mentioned might have come across as self promotion. Still don't understand the logic to this question. At this point, I asked them if we had come to a point where I could ask a few questions. They said I could ask anything.
Asked them a total of three questions. I had put in decent amount of preparation in the types of questions I wanted to ask and finally listed three questions that I thought were comprehensive.
Committee: "OK, I think we have come towards the end of the interview. If you have no other questions, we will be signing off."
I said I had no further questions.
Committee: "Good night"
Self: "I want to take the opportunity to thank you for spending some time with me today. Have a good day".
The discussion lasted a total of 40 minutes. I would give myself a 6/10 grade. Again, my articulation skills suffered a bit because it was already 9pm here when we started, and I was somewhat tired. The feeling I have is similar to what one goes through when you purchase shares from a certain company. You just have no idea if the shares will do well or drown. At this point, I have no idea as to how the committee rated my performance. Two weeks of wait and shall find out.
Monday, August 13, 2007
India Calling?
This morning, as I brushed my teeth and looked at my goofy-self in the mirror, I asked 'Sanjay, what are you doing?' Such a question is not unwarranted, for I aspire to leave a cushy job, a respectable salary, and a newly bought home in the San Francisco bay area (where a good majority of the world population would relinquish their life earnings to relocate to) to become an unemployed student IN INDIA? Do I really have what it takes to survive in India, with mid day sun beaming the temperature close to 40+ celcius, with having to fight for every inch of space with millions of others, and with dust, pollution, corruption, and rudeness rampant in a day to day life? I don't have a clue.
But there is something about India that gets my juices flowing. With newly established businesses thanks to a gradually flourishing economy, these businesses, in their infancy when viewed in a global context, will need expert management to grow as leaders in the regional markets. Why not try to apply my skills where they would be much more appreciated? We all know India has the knack for producing brain powers in the ranks of scientists and engineers. Despite India's prominent business schools, where it lags behind is in its ability to pump out business leaders, the kind that are decision makers and trend setters. With sometimes too much drama and emotions attached in business settings, the Indian leaders often fail to exercise their street smartness and rather use their emotions when making business decisions.
India needs to be careful not too ride the wave of the recent economic success to inflated optimism. Now that the economy is improving, it needs to find ways (and this will be difficult) to keep the rate of improvement constant or better. The IT sector, which thus far has been the lone contributor to it's economic U turn, needs a lending hand from other sectors for the economy to continue to expand. If this is not motivation enough, the looming shadow of overpowering China on the north ought to keep the fire alive in India. China's infrastructure has not been improving solely on the shoulders of IT prominence, but rather on the shoulders of all different sectors and therefore has comparatively a much more stronger economic foundation. The tussle between China and India promises to be interesting, and what better view than to be in India right in the middle of it all.
But there is something about India that gets my juices flowing. With newly established businesses thanks to a gradually flourishing economy, these businesses, in their infancy when viewed in a global context, will need expert management to grow as leaders in the regional markets. Why not try to apply my skills where they would be much more appreciated? We all know India has the knack for producing brain powers in the ranks of scientists and engineers. Despite India's prominent business schools, where it lags behind is in its ability to pump out business leaders, the kind that are decision makers and trend setters. With sometimes too much drama and emotions attached in business settings, the Indian leaders often fail to exercise their street smartness and rather use their emotions when making business decisions.
India needs to be careful not too ride the wave of the recent economic success to inflated optimism. Now that the economy is improving, it needs to find ways (and this will be difficult) to keep the rate of improvement constant or better. The IT sector, which thus far has been the lone contributor to it's economic U turn, needs a lending hand from other sectors for the economy to continue to expand. If this is not motivation enough, the looming shadow of overpowering China on the north ought to keep the fire alive in India. China's infrastructure has not been improving solely on the shoulders of IT prominence, but rather on the shoulders of all different sectors and therefore has comparatively a much more stronger economic foundation. The tussle between China and India promises to be interesting, and what better view than to be in India right in the middle of it all.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Disappeared in the mists of time
Lately, I have been contemplating a lot about life ahead. The process of defining the path has been full of detours and diversions. Up to this point, I am not sure of the destiny that lies ahead. In the midst of this uncertainty, I try to remind myself that this is what life is all about. A life without movement is a life of a handicapped. Of course, the whole defining process revolves around my desire for an MBA.
Still have no response from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Glancing over at the forums on Businessweek, it is apparent that all others are in the same boat, no news. This wait has caused my hairline to recede past my comfort level. While in the wait mode to hear from Berkeley, I have had a chance to focus on a couple of good MBA schools in India. Given India's momentum and an improving economy, one cannot help but to pay close attention to staking a claim to take advantage of such an impressive wave towards prosperity. In light of this, I have developed serious interest in two schools:
1. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) for their PGPX program starting in April 2008
2. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (ISB) for their PGP program in management
So, my narrowed down choice of schools now consist of the following:
- UC Berkeley EWMBA, Interviewed, awaiting decision
- Santa Clara University EWMBA, Already accepted
Both IIMA and ISB are now running neck to neck with UC Berkeley in the race of my preferred institutions. Both of these schools carry top notch brand name and have a stellar placement record. Also attractive is the duration of their program, which is only a year in length, vs. UC Berkeley where the sleep deprevation is extended for two more years, for a total of three years.
Given my desire to also make a career transition into corporate finance (I think), I wonder though how I will be able to do so in just one year at IIMA or ISB. For the time being, I will ponder on this. Once UC Berkeley's verdict is heard, then will come the time for some serious decisions.
Still have no response from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Glancing over at the forums on Businessweek, it is apparent that all others are in the same boat, no news. This wait has caused my hairline to recede past my comfort level. While in the wait mode to hear from Berkeley, I have had a chance to focus on a couple of good MBA schools in India. Given India's momentum and an improving economy, one cannot help but to pay close attention to staking a claim to take advantage of such an impressive wave towards prosperity. In light of this, I have developed serious interest in two schools:
1. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) for their PGPX program starting in April 2008
2. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (ISB) for their PGP program in management
So, my narrowed down choice of schools now consist of the following:
- IIMA PGPX, Currently filling out the application
- ISB PGP, Application process comences July, 07- UC Berkeley EWMBA, Interviewed, awaiting decision
- Santa Clara University EWMBA, Already accepted
Both IIMA and ISB are now running neck to neck with UC Berkeley in the race of my preferred institutions. Both of these schools carry top notch brand name and have a stellar placement record. Also attractive is the duration of their program, which is only a year in length, vs. UC Berkeley where the sleep deprevation is extended for two more years, for a total of three years.
Given my desire to also make a career transition into corporate finance (I think), I wonder though how I will be able to do so in just one year at IIMA or ISB. For the time being, I will ponder on this. Once UC Berkeley's verdict is heard, then will come the time for some serious decisions.
Monday, April 16, 2007
I move on
I got a letter from Wharton EMBA telling me that they have decided to move on without extending me an invitation for a seat. Oh well. With MBA financing at work in shambles, it would have been a dis-service to my family to be spending close to $150K out of my own pocket anyway. If Wharton would've accepted me, I would've had to decline the acceptance for monetary reasons.
On a serious note, it is hard to digest rejections. After all, I felt that my application package deserved more merit than a rejection. I suppose one cannot self proclaim to be good, but at the same time, I had put in quite a bit of time putting together the essays. I have forever lost the time I spent for the essays without any chance of getting it back. Additionally, I just gave Wharton $175 to glance at my application and to decline it.
Hope for better days ahead.
On a serious note, it is hard to digest rejections. After all, I felt that my application package deserved more merit than a rejection. I suppose one cannot self proclaim to be good, but at the same time, I had put in quite a bit of time putting together the essays. I have forever lost the time I spent for the essays without any chance of getting it back. Additionally, I just gave Wharton $175 to glance at my application and to decline it.
Hope for better days ahead.
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