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MB#31: 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙤𝙣—𝘼 𝙁𝙞𝙫𝙚-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙.
[MemoirBlogthon#31] From 1991 to 1995, I was the company secretary for a five-star hotel, The Krishna Oberoi. The most valuable perk of the job wasn't the glamour, but the day I invited my engineer father for a guided tour of the entire premises. This memoir details his meticulous inspection of the luxury amenities and staff operations and the ultimate pride when I overheard him introduce me to his friends as "My son—a five-star company secretary," proving that a parent's val
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MB#30: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙.
[MemoirBlogthon#30] My father feared my extracurricular activities were ruining my career. But in 1975, as president of the Jaycees Youth Club, I organized a major philatelic exhibition, JYPEX-75, inaugurated by the postmaster general. This memoir talks about the high-stakes event, the media coverage, and the important moment when my father, who was a stranger at the show, finally validated my work with three simple words: "Wonderfully done." It marks the end of his constant
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MB#29: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙀𝙇𝘾𝙊: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧.
[MemoirBlogthon #29] The years following my father's mechanical engineering degree (1947–1953) were critical to his thirty-year career. Driven by a deep commitment to hands-on learning, he undertook an apprenticeship at Southern Railway Loco Works and gained invaluable professional experience as a junior time study engineer at TELCO in Jamshedpur. These experiences—backed by his college testimonials praising his "excellent conduct" and "industrious" nature—provided the practi
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23 hours ago2 min read
MB#28: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙁𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮.
MemoirBlogthont#28] At age 15, I literally found my passion in the form of an Agfa Click III camera on the road. My father, a man of practical caution, offered zero encouragement for the expensive hobby. This memoir reveals how I pursued photography—from setting up a homemade darkroom to funding my upgrades—without burdening my family. It’s a story of resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, and the drive to master a craft, proving that passion, when pursued independently, always
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MB#27: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙩.
[MemoirBlogthon#27]: In 2008, my father, in his mid-eighties, took on the painstaking project of compiling our family tree, driven by a philosophical belief that heritage is the guiding compass for identity and health. Preoccupied with my career, I initially offered him little support. Yet, his solitary efforts resulted in a magnificent, published chart that became an instant family heirloom. This memory is a humbling lesson in learning from my mistake, realizing that the pre
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MB#26: 𝙃𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙀𝙖𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙖𝙩.
[MemoirBlogthon #26] On a train journey to Vijayawada, my brother-in-law engaged in a lengthy conversation with a co-passenger, an engineer who spent three hours complaining about his superior's uncompromising honesty and strict anti-corruption stance. This story recounts the hilarious and shocking moment of realization when the engineer discovered he had been complaining about my father—the Superintending Engineer—to his son-in-law, providing the ultimate, unexpected third-p
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MB#25: 𝙈𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚-𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙪𝙨 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩.
[MemoirBlogthon #25] In my childhood, my father took me on my first visit to the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad. It was a day of profound discovery—from the excitement of riding a double-decker bus to seeing the spectacular Veiled Rebecca statue and waiting for the mesmerizing British musical clock to strike one. That day, my father acted as the perfect guide, initiating a lifelong appreciation for history and culture that I now plan to share with my grandson, comparing the
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MB#24: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝.
[MemoirBlogthon #24] My father's conviction in alternative medicine stemmed from a desire for a holistic, side-effect-free approach to health. His engineering mindset led him to an ingenious communication solution: rather than relying on memory during a consultation, he wrote the doctor a detailed letter. This simple act of precision and preparation taught me the crucial legacy I still follow today: always hand your physician a clear, comprehensive checklist. My father, Sri S
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3 days ago3 min read
MB#23:𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙮.
[MemoirBlogthon #23] November 14th holds special meaning for many in India. While it is officially recognized as Children's Day, for my father, it represented more than just a holiday; it was a day to honor the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. This day allowed our family to reflect on Nehru's contributions to the nation and to learn the values he cherished. In this post, I will share how my father cultivated a family tradition of discussing histo
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MB#22: 𝙈𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨.
[MemoirBlogthon #22]: In 2010, my father insisted I prioritize receiving the IPA Proficiency Award over a family festival, guided by his principle: "Never skip such honors." This memoir details the prestigious event, but more importantly, the crucial etiquette lesson I received afterward: the necessity of personally acknowledging the organizers. I recount my father's advice to preserve the award "not as proud but with pride" and how his final counsel on professional etiquette
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MB#21: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧: 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗.
[MemoirBlogthon #21] In 1965, my father took on the voluntary and often challenging role of Secretary of the Vijayawada Officers Club. Through diligence, fair administration, and strict enforcement of rules, he earned a reputation as the "best administrator." When I questioned why he spent so much time there, he revealed the deeper "why": it was an invaluable opportunity to build connections. This goodwill proved him to be President and priceless, earning him a rare life mem
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MB#20: 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙣𝙞 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.
[MemoirBlogthon#20] In January 1991, my father, a professional engineer, took the visionary step of establishing a Vijayawada chapter for the Engineering College Old Students Association Kakinada (ECOSAK). As a coordinator in the formative years, his objective was simple yet profound: to create a structure for alumni to meet, share experiences, and support the college that launched their professional lives. The Core Event & Stakes: Building the Alumni Ecosystem In January 199
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MB#19: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙁𝙤𝙧: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨.
[MemoirBlogthon #19] In 1991, my father served as a committee member for public sector bank interviews. He never spoke of it, but I discovered his handwritten journal—a meticulous, eight-page guide on what interviewers truly expect from a candidate. Covering everything from body language ("Don't put hands on the table") to communication ("Admit when you don't recall the answer"), this journal is a timeless ethical blueprint for professional success. While I never took the ban
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MB#18: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙎 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩.
[MemoirBlogthon #18] The success of the JYPEX-75 philatelic exhibition led to the most important conversation of my career. A college lecturer convinced my father that my organizational skills made the Company Secretary course my true calling. This memoir details my father’s shift from constant criticism to full support, including using his R&B workshop to help us erect a traffic board on the main road. This support proved that he recognized the value of my leadership qualit
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MB#17: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧.
[MemoirBlogthon #17] In 1981, I faced a dilemma: professional studies or an immediate rural bank job. My father's wisdom—"When there is pain, there is gain"—resolved it. My journey to the remote Kamavarapukota branch, facilitated by a government vehicle, felt like a "royal" induction, only to lead to the solitude of a travelers' bungalow and an empty kitchen. Yet, this challenging posting brought an unexpected mentor, a branch manager who insisted I acquire the CAIIB qualific
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5 days ago4 min read
MB#16: 𝙏𝙬𝙤-𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧.
[MemoirBlogthon #16] In 1985, I faced a crisis: keep a secure bank job or pursue my dream as a professional company secretary. My father's mentorship was decisive, arranging a meeting not with himself, but with his engineering college mate: the Chairman of Andhra Bank. This memoir recounts the strategic meeting where the chairman gave me a bold two-word piece of advice that changed my life and secured my future, demonstrating the power of a mentor at a career crossroads. Thi
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5 days ago3 min read
MB#15: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙈𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon #15] In 1970, after a chaotic year of moving between three different schools, I failed the crucial 10th-grade public examination. Surrounded by family disappointment, I broke down, but my father offered no judgment. Instead, he taught me the 70-10-20 Rule: 70% is how you react, 10% is what happens, and 20% is what others think. This single conversation turned my biggest academic failure into a lifelong formula for resilience, a principle I now use to guide my
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MB#14: 𝘼 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡.
[MemoirBlogthon #14] In 1996, I returned to my alma mater, SRR & CVR Government College, to address 200 students on the "Career as Company Secretary." This memoir captures the powerful experience of being honored on the same stage where I was once a student, sharing my journey from a struggling MPC student to a distinguished professional. It explores my father’s principle of "going back to the alma mater" to give back and the profound shift in student attitudes I witnessed d
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6 days ago2 min read
MB13: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙈𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚'𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨.
[MemoirBlogthon #13] After failing to secure post-graduation entry, my father pushed me to enroll in a business management diploma 25 km away, requiring a 50 km daily commute by cycle and train. This memoir details the logistical challenge, my father's ingenious solution of securing a guest house room for rest, and the experience of writing my first thesis on Andhra Pradesh handicrafts. It’s a testament to the value of continuous learning, dedication, and the relentless pare
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6 days ago3 min read
MB#1:𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 100-𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon#1] Join me in commemorating the centennial of my beloved father Sri Susarla Subrahmanya Sastry (1925-2015), a wonderful man noted for his integrity and commitment to traditional Hindu vegetarian ideals. His reputation as a brilliant mechanical engineer in the Andhra Pradesh government continues to inspire. Participate in this unique Memoir Blog Challenge and a three-part celebration of his life and values on this particular day. MB#1: My respected father, S
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