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Hey there! I’m Tejas, a current second-year student at Fuqua School of Business in Durham, NC. Passion drives me, whether I’m diving into the world of business or exploring new innovations in software development. I like to think of myself as a “Jack of all trades.” When I’m not buried in coursework, you’ll find me writing, creating art, strumming my Ukulele, or eagerly picking up a new skill. Oh, and sometimes I indulge in the luxury of sleeping in until 2 in the afternoon—got to keep that work-life balance in check, right?

Forever in the pursuit of what sets my soul on fire.

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Books

Last Read

My last read was "I came upon a lighthouse" by Shantanu Naidu.

Shantanu Naidu, the young assistant whose story took the internet by storm when a video of the Tata group chairman, Ratan Tata, went viral, has written "I came upon a lighthouse”, not to talk about the rare and invaluable life lessons that were imparted to him by the “Millenial Dumbledore" as he refers to Mr Tata, but rather as a tale of friendship, an unlikely one at that, between a millenial and an octogenarian. This book talks about life's subtler lessons, about hope, about compassion, about how finding your "lighthouse" can help your chart your course and can make a world of difference in how you perceive life. For those of us who're feeling as if they are lost at sea and are losing hope, this book will remind you to find that lighthouse in your life. The lighthouse that brings us home. And, I hope, when we see another in need of our support, care or guidance, we can shine a light to help guide them back home too.

Reading forms an integral part of my life and I truly believe that the wealth of knowledge that books offer and the freedom that they offer to the reader to interpret and create a world of their imagination is unparalleled and one of its kind. Here is a list of books that I have read over the past years and that I hold dear to my heart. If you are to pick up any of these, I can promise you that you will be a changed person by the time you are done reading the book. I am always looking for suggestions on books that have inspired you, have left you wondering or have made you question your thinking. If you have read a book that did this for you, please share it with me below!

His wife said it best, "What happened to Paul was tragic, but he was not a tragedy."

As much the story of a top cop as that of a Bandra boy, this book goes to show that while some people write a book and make it big, some make it big and write a book.

A jaw-dropping excursion through the lies of Big Money, Big Government and Big Pharma.

We are stories contained within the twenty complicated centimetres behind our eyes.

The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

Human decency is not derived from religion, it precedes it. What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without it.

This will change your opinion on feminism and every form of masculinity. This book is different for the fact that it is feminism for men. Better yet, it is exactly what the title says: mindful masculinity. If you have ever wondered anything about masculinity, you need to read this book. If you are a man, woman , child or anything in between, you need to read this book.

"No matter how sophisticated our choices, how good we are at dominating the odds, randomness will have the last word."

Good ideas are always crazy, until they are not.

An incredible amount of work has gone into writing this book. A riveting read!

"is there anything more dangerous than dissatisfied and irresponsible gods who don't know what they want?"

Like her idol Steve Jobs, she emitted a reality distortion field that forced people to momentarily suspend disbelief.

"Are you paralyzed with fear? That's a good sign. Fear is good. Like self doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it."

"To have the results the top 5% of producers have, you have to start doing what 95% of people are unwilling to do"

Art

Since I was a wee lad, I’ve been sketching away like a young Picasso. One vivid memory is from Delhi Haat, where I sat wide-eyed, watching street artists whip up lifelike portraits at lightning speed. I’ve dabbled in all sorts of artistic shenanigans ever since. My love for tech and art collided, pushing me into the world of digital creativity. Curious about my digital art toolkit and itching to see my creations? Hit that button below and hop over to my art page!

Projects

I have a knack for uncovering problems and devising user-friendly solutions. I firmly believe in learning by doing. This space is where I’ll showcase some of my experiments with new technologies and projects I’ve seen through to completion.

Photography

Back in 2010, my aunt gifted me my first SLR, and that’s when my photography journey truly began. Before that, I wandered with a Sony Cybershot, snapping away. Initially, I was obsessed with macro shots, but over time, I’ve dabbled in all sorts of photography. This hobby complements my love for travel, allowing me to preserve memories and stories from my journeys. I currently use a Canon 700D.

Below, you’ll find a glimpse of my photography adventures (or misadventures) 🤣. Expect overexposed shots, photoshopped wonders, and even a few watermarks in fancy fonts. But hey, that’s just how I roll!