MY FATHER AND HOW ADITYA BIRLA GROUP FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF HIS MEMORIES
There are multiple things those come to my mind when I think both of my father and the Aditya Birla Group. But if I have to come up with one common word that defines both of them with all genuineness, that will be “DEPENDABLE”.
I, very well remember, how my father used to take me to the construction site of our new house when I was a child. To me, it was fun and to him, it was his dream. And I realize how ABG had impacted his dreams and in the process ours as a family, when I remember the many sacks of ULTRATECH cement at the construction site.
Taking it from there, I felt isolated in our very own home as I had no one of my age group to hang out and play with. My father, always my companion, took the responsibility of being that bowler to the batting-enthusiast in me. It took me years, but I realized at some point of time that even that cricket ball was ABG’s contribution towards the cherished memories of mine.
The memory of the day, when I came out of my school-gate, only to realize that my father was there with a brand new car with my name already imprinted at the back of it, is fresh as if it was yesterday only. Totally esthetic with the surprise as I went on to learn things in future, I came to know that even the wheel of that happiness in form of car was again something ABG had made. Yes, you can’t keep them out of your memories.
The “Planet Fashion” showrooms all over have been a place to shop for the entire of my family. Visiting there for innumerable times with my father is just another integral part of my memories with him to say the least.
How can I not mention the incredible learning given by my father to shape the person who I am today? Being there for the people who, for some reasons, don’t have the privilege most of us enjoy, had been what my father kept on reminding me over the years as I grew. And out of many examples he came up with, “Big Smile Foundation” was something that was put multiple times. The volume of social responsibility the ABG group have been doing through the said campaign has turned out to be an eye-opener.
From gifting me a Van Heusen suit when I cracked the MBBS entrance examination to advising me to port to the Vodafone network to combat the poor network around my college area, my “Mr. Dependable” collaborated with the nation’s “Mr. Dependable” i.e. the Aditya Birla Group to make the major bulk of my lifetime memories.
But there was a time when I resisted my father from availing the service by ABG when he went on to take the Life Insurance Policy. My young mind couldn’t perceive that mis-happenings might happen, that this policy could be a game-changer when my life would take a U-turn.
THE BLACK DAY AND AFTERWARDS
The doctor insisted for an angioplasty as my father’s ECHO report was really bad. He was referred to a tertiary care hospital. But even before we could reach there, my father suffered another cardiac attack; this time, a deadlier one.
Though he survived the journey anyhow, there wasn’t much to do when we arrived finally at the hospital. He underwent angioplasty and was shifted to the ICU. He deteriorated the next day and suffered from a multi-organ failure. My father was no more. He left me with a mother and a little sister to take care of.
I was broken to the core, but the values he built me with stood strong. I was clueless about what to do, but my purpose had grown beyond my self-interest.
I fought back. I fought back with his strength inside me, with his memories paving the way forward. I followed what I believed I was destined to do. I came out my conventional responsibility of treating patients to pursue management. I vowed to contribute to the structural management of the healthcare facilities in our country so that millions of prayers are answered better. My mother stood beside me when I decided to appear for the CAT 2018. When everyone else pointed a finger at me, it was my mother who came up with the golden words, "I trust you." I cracked CAT and now here I am into the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi with a dream in my eyes and fire in my belly. And at such moment of action now, Aditya Birla Group and its culture becomes a reference of inspiration as my father’s memories remain my guiding force.
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Very well articulated and a must-read piece of writing.
15 Jul 2019, 10.43 PM
Amit Singh Chandel
Touching
16 Jul 2019, 01.44 PM
snehika singh
It's really very heart touching. I can't stop my tears .I know physically mousaji ( ur father) is not here but he is and will always with you lyk ur shadow . Keep growing my bhai we all are with you.
16 Jul 2019, 04.42 PM
Nibedita Majhi
Really best bubul . We were also shocked at his demise and felt too bad. Don't worry we all are here to support and cheer u up
17 Jul 2019, 09.29 PM
Sadhana Singh
got so emotional baba....u have really written a praiseworthy masterpiece..its not a illusion but a real life expirence..really proud of u keep growing..bless u from papa and maa....❤
17 Jul 2019, 10.28 PM
VANISHA DEV D S
Vanisha Dev D S, MBA(2019-2021), IIM Ranchi An ardent and an optimistic sapien
Such a great and a touching article!
19 Jul 2019, 04.25 PM
VINOTH KUMAR N N
Vinoth Kumar N N MBA 2019-21 Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
A good one!!!
19 Jul 2019, 07.25 PM
Kavya Barnadhya Hazarika
Kavya Barnadhya Hazarika is currently pursuing an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. He did his graduation in Computer Science Engineering from Tezpur Central University, Assam.
Emotional and inspiring Palash!
19 Jul 2019, 07.35 PM
NAMAN DADHICH
Naman Dadhich basically hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan. But he has completed his education from various cities like Kolkata, Jaipur, Silvassa, Mumbai, Kota and Dhanbad. He is currently pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi. He is a sports enthusiastic and a novice singer who loves to perform at family events.
inspirational article
19 Jul 2019, 07.37 PM
Suraj Singh
I am an avid reader
Very well written..keep it up bro!!
19 Jul 2019, 08.00 PM
Tuhin Subhra Samanta
A dreamer, a believer, an achiever
Very touching story. Thanks for sharing.
19 Jul 2019, 08.40 PM
Shashi Chandel
Heart touching article. All the best of future.......
19 Jul 2019, 08.52 PM
SREEVATSA B
I am a student of IIM Ranchi batch 2019-21. MBA was always a dream and pursuing it currently from IIM Ranchi is a dream come true.
Very well witten .. Straight from the heart !!
19 Jul 2019, 10.16 PM
Aaryav Anand
Aaryav Anand is a startup enthusiast and a strong believer in the fact that entrepreneurial ideas and innovation can solve the bigger problems of the world. He has a good understanding of solving ground-level problems which have developed because of his entrepreneurial journey with different Startups working to solve ground level problems in India.
Well Written
19 Jul 2019, 10.47 PM
Tanay Agrawal
I am pursuing MBA at IIM Ranchi. I seek a career in the field of Finance. I am awaiting the results of CFA Level 2. I am passionate about writing.
Good job, Palash
19 Jul 2019, 10.59 PM
Mukul Sharma
I am creative person with artistic inclinations. I am a painter, an illustrator and a tattoo designer, and have achieved this through study and rigorous practice. I am also a voracious reader of a spectrum of subjects starting from psychology to down to politics, and constantly like to expose myself to new ideas. I believe the depth of the character is an evidence of the quality of life lived. My value systems have been molded by art and literature and have deeply religious undertones.
Dependable Indeed.
19 Jul 2019, 11.07 PM
LOKESH .
Graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University . I am an Athlete and always ready to run .
nyc one !!
19 Jul 2019, 11.34 PM
Arijeet Debnath
Good read!
20 Jul 2019, 12.10 AM
Prachitara Das
Great job..!! Well written..!!
20 Jul 2019, 12.16 AM
Rakhi Mittal
I am quite passionate about my work and thrive to excel in the challenges that comes in my way. I tend to self-motivate myself. I am more of a creative person and loves to take risk. In my work ex, I had been constant in gaining new skills and keep myself updated to perform better.
Well said!
20 Jul 2019, 12.36 AM
Shibam Prd
Great article, emotional and full of inspiration.
20 Jul 2019, 12.38 AM
Shaurya Shaktiman
Shaurya Shaktiman MBA 2019-2021, IIM Ranchi
Good Job Palash. Really nice article.
20 Jul 2019, 05.11 AM
Chandni Sinha
I am Chandni Kumari Sinha, a MBA student of Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Well written...
20 Jul 2019, 07.00 AM
Ananya Das
MBA student at IIM Ranchi || Bibliophile || Public Speaker
Well articulated!
20 Jul 2019, 10.33 AM
Progya Paromita Mondal
Thinking analytically gives me pleasure and I love solving puzzles. And I spent quite a lot of time with sudokus.
Nicely written Palash !
20 Jul 2019, 10.47 AM
Prateek Agarwal
MBA 2019-21 Batch of IIM Ranchi
Nice article!
20 Jul 2019, 11.24 AM
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Well done!
20 Jul 2019, 11.37 AM
Dipika Basumatary
Appreciator of aesthetics and go-getter. PGP-MBA student at IIM Ranchi.
Great narration Palash!
20 Jul 2019, 12.36 PM
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 12.42 PM
Sanjeev Kumar
I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I LOVE TO LISTEN MUSIC TOO.
very good work
20 Jul 2019, 12.53 PM
Kiranmayi Ganti
I am currently a PGP Student at IIM Ranchi. During my free time, I enjoy singing and reading books.
Amazing article
20 Jul 2019, 01.58 PM
anitej tripathy
Auto Enthusiast, Army Kid, Budding manager in the making.
Great read!
20 Jul 2019, 03.11 PM
anitej tripathy
Auto Enthusiast, Army Kid, Budding manager in the making.
Nicely written
20 Jul 2019, 03.11 PM
Jagriti Bhardwaj
I have learned so much from you brother....you always were the epitome of humanity...i m the most proud to see u living your dream... keep making us proud!!
4 Aug 2019, 11.25 PM