The smiling guard, Patrick, ensures that no one enters the
centre with a heavy heart. He is ever helpful, kind-hearted, but thorough in
his work. It is obvious that with him at the door, security is guaranteed. The
first one hour of his day is busy with the youthful associates enthusiastically
trooping in and logging into his thick attendance register. By 9 a.m. everybody
is settled down and the chit chat has changed to a quiet hum of serious activity.
Vikram, or Vicky as he is popularly known, is a gentle person whose presence at the centre gives it the air of order. Everybody respects him and he attends to his duties with dedication. To Spencer and me, he is like a big brother, going to great pains to ensure our comfort. He made our stay in Thirthahalli a wonderful experience. With him, nothing is too much to ask. Associates mill around him asking for this and that and they always get served to their satisfaction.
Every morning, it is interesting to watch Satchin impart his boundless energy on everybody. The combination of his bubbling enthusiasm and the quiet demeanour of Abisheak is a sure recipe that not a second is lost in starting the day’s work. Within the first hour, D’souza is already on with his first report – a feat he constantly achieves throughout the day. In the background, with a watchful eye, and keen ear, is Hrishi, whose presence is felt in a very unobtrusive way. One can tell he is in charge without feeling intimidated.
Jysheela, with her graceful walk around the centre, punctually keeps everybody’s thirst for tea quenched. Thanks to her also, that everything at the centre is squeaky clean and smelling fresh all day long.
Under the watchful eyes of Anjitha and Divya, an error would have a hard time passing from an associate. The two together with Suprith keep the inbox drained and associates clicking away. Trainees passing through Suprith’s hands become experts in no time. He has great passion for what Ruralshores is all about and is able to pass this on effectively to the young ones.
The bespectacled face of Ganesh gives an assurance about books well kept, and records meticulously maintained. In contrast, but complementing Ganesh, is Bharath, whose touch with the equipment is reminiscent of an artist with his paint brush. He makes the complex system look like a calculator. Petite and lively Navya is in pure harmony with her work station – a picture of confidence in herself.
Deepa readily breaks into a wide, infectious smile. She represents the feeling of ownership that all the youth working at this centre have to their respective processes and to Ruralshores as a whole. Everybody at the centre was extremely pleasant and helpful and I got to interact with most of the people. I could not, however manage to mention everyone by name but I can say without fear of contradiction that all the people there are now my friends.
While I was going to the Thirthahalli Ruralshores centre, I thought I was going to a geographical location. When I got there, I realised it was a group of people with a shared vision. A vision well brought out and actualised. A vision to be shared with all the villages of the world, and one I want to be a part of.
Vikram, or Vicky as he is popularly known, is a gentle person whose presence at the centre gives it the air of order. Everybody respects him and he attends to his duties with dedication. To Spencer and me, he is like a big brother, going to great pains to ensure our comfort. He made our stay in Thirthahalli a wonderful experience. With him, nothing is too much to ask. Associates mill around him asking for this and that and they always get served to their satisfaction.
Every morning, it is interesting to watch Satchin impart his boundless energy on everybody. The combination of his bubbling enthusiasm and the quiet demeanour of Abisheak is a sure recipe that not a second is lost in starting the day’s work. Within the first hour, D’souza is already on with his first report – a feat he constantly achieves throughout the day. In the background, with a watchful eye, and keen ear, is Hrishi, whose presence is felt in a very unobtrusive way. One can tell he is in charge without feeling intimidated.
Jysheela, with her graceful walk around the centre, punctually keeps everybody’s thirst for tea quenched. Thanks to her also, that everything at the centre is squeaky clean and smelling fresh all day long.
Under the watchful eyes of Anjitha and Divya, an error would have a hard time passing from an associate. The two together with Suprith keep the inbox drained and associates clicking away. Trainees passing through Suprith’s hands become experts in no time. He has great passion for what Ruralshores is all about and is able to pass this on effectively to the young ones.
The bespectacled face of Ganesh gives an assurance about books well kept, and records meticulously maintained. In contrast, but complementing Ganesh, is Bharath, whose touch with the equipment is reminiscent of an artist with his paint brush. He makes the complex system look like a calculator. Petite and lively Navya is in pure harmony with her work station – a picture of confidence in herself.
Deepa readily breaks into a wide, infectious smile. She represents the feeling of ownership that all the youth working at this centre have to their respective processes and to Ruralshores as a whole. Everybody at the centre was extremely pleasant and helpful and I got to interact with most of the people. I could not, however manage to mention everyone by name but I can say without fear of contradiction that all the people there are now my friends.
While I was going to the Thirthahalli Ruralshores centre, I thought I was going to a geographical location. When I got there, I realised it was a group of people with a shared vision. A vision well brought out and actualised. A vision to be shared with all the villages of the world, and one I want to be a part of.
(Note: Some names may have been misspelt due to my difficulty
in grasping Indian names)
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