JalTaru Mitra in press

JalTaru Mitra is in press.Its a premature thing, but feels good for the pat on back. Thanks Shree of Mid-Day.

I would have written the same thing as follows.

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JalTaru Mitra – Friends of Water and Trees


There is a hope. The hope is seen in the work and enthusiasm of a group called as JalTaru Mitra, the friends of Water and Tree.

The group founded in June this year, has many dreams and aspirations for sustainable development. Founded by the software guys, Sachin Walunj, Abhijit Ramdhave, Milind Kale, Prashant Patil and friends this group has 30 proud members now.

The immediate motive is to prevent soil erosion, harvest rain water and plant trees. But this is just a beginning. They intend to go to the grassroots, study and implement technologies, best social practices and management techniques to bring a positive change in villages of Maharastra. It’s an irony that people in the feed area of our dams are deprived of basic drinking water and sanitation facilities. JalTaru have a vision of strong and vibrant villages, and hence a sustainable focus towards development. To start with JalTaru have implemented, Continuous Counter Trenches (CCT) over a land of 8 acres and planted 1500 Indian trees.

"When I begin my work three years at Baner, I was alone; people joined and now I am very busy answering calls and queries related to our work. This was a new arena for me, and has become a primary concern.", says Sachin.

Milind said that he used to water plants even after coming from office in Magarpatta, late in the night. “I have 1500+ children who need water and that used to make me restless”, says Milind.

Abhijit says that the work in Pune is a pilot activity. These are just the infant days. We have lots to learn, implement and tackle. The difference it makes to our thinking is tremendous and is a lot challenging task.

Priyanaranjan says that “It’s nice to see a tree grow and this work is a professional activity for me. It’s part of my personal development as well.”

JalTaru’s 30+ strong team includes most of the software professionals who have found a new way to be happy, smiling with the nature. They visited Hiware Bazar, the ideal village recently. Vruksha Puja or worshipping the tree was done on Diwali day. They intend to spread the word and build a strong and committed team.

To know more join the Google group green_pimpale_saudagar@googlegroups.com or mail Priyaranjan at marathepa@gmail.com, 9960987701.

Luxury and Simplicity

My friend wants everyone to live a simple life.

Now what is luxury to me, may be necessity for some.I require a fan on a hot day, while someone requires AC.

Watching match on TV for full day is luxury for me, while for another friend of mine, its a common thing to do!

Proof of Concept

Yesterday night Manuj and I went to Kothrud. When coming back, it was cold. Moment we entered the road to Pimple Saudagar from the Aundh Road, it got more cold.

As we passed the Neem, Babhul and Karanj trees it got chilly.

Proves that those who can afford should plant trees. It will cool my place at least. And I can afford, because I am so rich.

Painting it scarlet..

Someone distorted the रांगोळी.

Visit to Army Campus - Pimple Saudagar

We went to visit Army Campus of Pimple Saudagar. Sachin has planted tress there, two years back.

We clicked snaps too. Its saddening to see that someone is hurting the trees. We will have to do something.

Have a look at the snaps, there is a group planting herbal plants here too. See that Sachin has got glares!

Visit to Army Land - Pimple Saudagar

Whistle blowers

Whistle blowers are very important in a family, village, company, city and country.
But their actions should not harm the well being of the citizens.

If their actions make us weak, feeble, poor and miserable in front of others, its not a whistle blowing, its attention grabbing.

Any change is a slow, should be preferable slow to be digested at a macro level. Education and a strong belief in my thoughts can help fight, fight tactfully.

A holistic thinking is needed everywhere!

Movies downloaded..

My friend Sanil is a big movie fan. He watched one movie a day, sometimes even more. He has downloaded and taken a backup on DVDs. I have his pack. If you wanna to borrow anyone, get an email approval from him.

Here is his collection :

1)Borat - The Movie
2)Monsters Inc
3)DTS - Fast and Furious
4)Finding Neverland
5)Happy Feat
6)Italian Job
7)Troy
8)American Gangstar
9)Blood Diamond
10)The Bourne Ultimatum
11)Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
12)Alexander
13)Beda22 Led
14)Casino Royale
15)Dracula
16)Dude, Where is my car?
17)Eurotrip
18)Girl Next Door
19)40 Days 40 Nights
20)Giridiron Gang
21)Armageddon
22)Dumb and Dumber
23)Fight Club
24)Harold and Kumar
25)Jurassic Park
26)Rambo Series
27)How I Met Your Mother - Season III
28)Bachelor Party Vegas
29)Bachlor Party to the Last Temptataion
30) Good Luck Chuck
31)Preety Cool Too
32)Paprika
33)The American Pop
34)Air Buddies
35)Evan Almighty
36)Juno
37)Ratatouille
38)Run Fatboy Run
39)The Heartbreak Kid
40)The OC - Season 1
41)A Lot Like Love
42)Atonement
43)Definitely Maybe
44)Hercules
45)Enemy At The Gates
46)Black Hawk Down
47)Friday the 13th
48)Madagaskar
49)Minority Report
50)Terminator 2
51)Oceans Eleven
52)Oceans Twelve
53)Oceans Thirteen
54)50 First Dates
55)WrongTurn 2
56)Sixth Sense
57)Silence of the Lambs
58)The Exorcist
59)The Happening
60)The Mummy
61)The Omen
62)Irc-Even
63)Magnolia
64)Man on Fire
65)Polar Express
66)Robots
67)What Happens in Vegas
68)Top Gun
69)Universal Soldier
70)You've got Mail
71)Transporter
72)Ronin
73)Snatch
74)The Green Mile
75)The Pursuit of Happiness
76)Vanila Sky
77)Wedding Crashes
78)Porm Night
79)Schindlers's List
80)Superman Returns
81)Next
82)The Terminator
83)Kung Fu Hustle
84)Little Miss Sunshine
85)The Simpson
86)Mulan
87)Americal Beauty
88)Ace Ventura - Pet Detective
89)Ace Ventura - When Nature Calls
90)Basic Instinct
91)Flavors
92)The Holiday
93)Burn After Reading
94)Casablanka
95)Kill Bill
96)The Hoax
97)Wanted