I bet you read that in tune, and it is already playing in your mind, and you are humming it now. How often have we come across such products which has a lifelong connection with us?
Wait!!! Before that, How often have our moms reminded us after some costly buys with this sarcastic line.
”Haa Haa Birla Khandaan se hai na tu!!”
We all have unknowingly ingrained the rich culture of the Birla group without someone explicitly telling it to us. I should be thankful to Aditya Birla group for making my life easy and convenient. I had been naively using products from Pantaloons, Idea, Peter England, Allen Solly since long only to realize later that all comes under Aditya Birla group.
Well as the saying goes Life isn’t a bed of roses, one always come across obstacles. I feel Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. I would sincerely like to thanks instead I would say I’m indebted to “ADITYA BIRLA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL(Pune)” to bring me back on my legs and to give me confidence back that I can run, I can dance, and I can play cricket. Okay, so not beating around the bush.
April 2018, the return of Chennai super kings to IPL and what a way to start an IPL than the high voltage match between Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings. The adrenaline was high, so my friends and I decided to take it to the ground. And the first ball I batted it was Fourrrr!!!!!. No, It isn’t the Boundary I’m speaking about it was the 4th time I had dislocated my knee. The dreaded fear was back, and so was the agonizing pain, the only thing I could remember was I was being taken to Aditya Birla memorial hospital(ABMH) since it had a best in class MRI facility and Doctors. It was a level 3 tear of my Medial patellofemoral ligament. Doctors at ABMH informed me about the seriousness of the issue and how knee dislocation is scrapping my soft tissue, and I might have arthritis if I didn’t undergo MPFL reconstruction surgery. I didn’t want to go through the pain of Knee dislocation again nor did I want to be conservative about my life not enjoying it to fullest and being skeptical about knees always, so I decided to go for the surgery.
27th July 2018, The D day my parents over from Mumbai all concerned worried still doubtful whether I should proceed with the surgery, but I was prepared. My only concern was I had my CAT preparation going, and I didn’t want to break my rhythm because this was my last chance for MBA dreams. The stated 3 hrs surgery took around 6 hrs because of certain complications. To my greatest dismay, I got up between the operation to realize surgeon were drilling and hammering something to my leg only to shiver and complicate things. The surgery was successful, but the rehabilitation was cumbersome. I couldn’t feel or move my legs for over a week. I felt helpless not being able to move my leg on my wish, the effect of anesthesia was wearing off, and the pain was building in. It was unbearable, to say the least, the six stitches around the knee were raw and I could feel the thread stitched on flesh.
Three weeks after surgery, I was supposed to get my 30 degrees of freedom back, but I couldn’t bend a bit. Over to that, I was put on a high dose of anticonvulsant because every time my feet touches the ground, it gave me excruciating pain. High dose left me with no time than to recover my body from its side effect. Two Months down the line, I wasn’t still able to bend the knee, and I could sense physio treating my leg like a wood trying to bend it, which eventually started bending. Two months whizzed past crying because of helplessness and inability to do my daily activities but keeping my chin up and studying for CAT. I remember going to the CAT exam center with my knee braces on. Reaching the center one day prior so that I don’t suffer because of my immobilized knee because distance healthy people could walk in 5 minutes it took me like 20 minutes.
All’s well that end well I scored 95.78 percentile in CAT and almost converting all calls I received. I decided IIM Ranchi is where my destiny is. And the journey begins…
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Leela Prasad Gedela
Leela Prasad Gedela, IIM Ranchi.
Awesome Narration
16 Jul 2019, 09.20 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Superb Narration
19 Jul 2019, 07.33 PM |
Pratiksha Lingayat
Apart from being an Artist, I like to channelise my energy in Social Activities towards society and under previledged kids. MBA candidate at IIM Ranchi 2019-21, concentration in Strategy and Consulting. Goal: ”Management Consulting"
Proud of you.
16 Jul 2019, 09.30 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks
19 Jul 2019, 07.42 PM |
srishti shirodaria
You have described every minute detail so nicely. Keep going. ☺
16 Jul 2019, 09.41 PM
Shantanu Rajesh
Nicely written.... Able to feel some of the moments from the excerpt...
16 Jul 2019, 11.24 PM
Josina Fernandes
Well crafted, Bhai! So proud of you
16 Jul 2019, 11.53 PM
Darpan Janwe
HR Passionate who loves to spread happiness all around. Motto in life- Be Happy, Make Everyone Happy.
Truely Inspirational..
17 Jul 2019, 05.27 AM
Arunraja Konar
Very well narrated bro... Looking forward for many more tournaments ahead...
17 Jul 2019, 01.04 PM
Sabrina Fernandes
You poured your heart in this which makes it worth reading!
19 Jul 2019, 12.49 AM
SHIPRA SINGH
The traces remain till now
19 Jul 2019, 01.20 AM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks
19 Jul 2019, 07.42 PM |
Vishnu Nair
You have been an inspiration to many and I'm sure will be to many more in the future. You are an example of how hard work strives no matter what. Keep writing. All the best buddy.
19 Jul 2019, 03.06 AM
Vishal Agrawal
Enthusiast about knowledge. Seldom indulges in sketching. Shopaholic.
Nice article!
19 Jul 2019, 07.51 AM
Anusurya Shri
Travel enthusiast, dancer and one who loves trying out new stuffs. I believe every second you get a chance to learn new things and grow, and I try never to miss the opportunities that I am offered to.
You penned it down so well!
19 Jul 2019, 02.31 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.
Inspiring story.
19 Jul 2019, 02.46 PM
Prateek Agarwal
MBA 2019-21 Batch of IIM Ranchi
Great!
19 Jul 2019, 02.51 PM
Sujeet Kumar
Student at IIM Ranchi MBA 2019-2021
Well written!
19 Jul 2019, 03.25 PM
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Amazing!
19 Jul 2019, 06.42 PM
Ananya Das
MBA student at IIM Ranchi || Bibliophile || Public Speaker
Nicely written!
19 Jul 2019, 06.56 PM
ADE GOKUL
Ade Gokul, Pursuing MBA@IIM Ranchi, 2019-21
Awesome!!
19 Jul 2019, 07.34 PM
Sabbir Ahmed
Nice one, Kiran
19 Jul 2019, 07.50 PM
Kartik Siwach
Kartik Siwach, MBA 2019-21, IIM Ranchi
Insightful Kiran!
19 Jul 2019, 08.49 PM
RISHABH DHIMAN
I believe in honesty and hard work.
nicely written kiran
19 Jul 2019, 08.57 PM
BINNY LAKRA
An engineer from SRM Univerity. Presently doing MBA from IIM Ranchi.
Awesome
19 Jul 2019, 09.07 PM
Arushi Singh
Well articulated
19 Jul 2019, 09.38 PM
Rajkumar A
MBA student at IIM Ranchi (2019-21)
Nice article
19 Jul 2019, 10.26 PM
Prince Singh
A person who love to be the leader with example, love to manage the team and lead the team, dedicated & committed towards goal. Aim for high and work hard to achieve the aim.
Great one Bro
19 Jul 2019, 11.05 PM
Dipika Basumatary
Appreciator of aesthetics and go-getter. PGP-MBA student at IIM Ranchi.
Inspiring story!
20 Jul 2019, 12.55 AM
Subhranshu Sekhar
Wanderlust,Trekker,Adventure Seeker
Very well articulated.
20 Jul 2019, 08.54 AM
Sharon Shashi
Pursuing MBA(IIM Ranchi).
That 10 and 90% is A dialogue from a very famous movie. Nice one by the way. Loved it.
20 Jul 2019, 10.16 AM
Aru Sharma
I am an inquisitive learner. Always ready for taking up new challenges and believe in smart work.
Well Written !
20 Jul 2019, 11.21 AM
Siddhant Malhotra
Well Put
20 Jul 2019, 12.57 PM
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 02.16 PM