Storytelling

I was amazed to see the kind of impact movies have on kids. Yesterday night, Nimish forced me to do a recap of entire movie that we saw couple of days back. The movie that I am talking about is PK. He was excited about couple of facts - it has aliens, alien went back and came to earth with his friends, police took bribe, alien bought an idol of one of our gods and did a prayer to get food..and instantly God listened!, alien asked whether God runs on a battery. Nimish still remember these things and I am wondering how small experiences like these shape up values, beliefs and perceptions of kids towards the world at large.

Best Days of Life

I think after spending ~30 years on earth, the most fun filled days of my life were school days. I still remember that we used to spend time most of our day either in playground or with friends. Used to do whatever we wish to do. Now, clients are GOD and we just adjust our lifestyle/day according to their wish. Life gets hectic and more complex as we move ahead.

Are resources crunched! As Usual.....

Hi Guys,

I know all of us feel crunched or pressurized in terms of resources, time, money, etc. and have BIG dreams to fulfil in a short span of time. WHY NOT have big dreams, we work so hard and give our 200% most of the times. But do we really feel satisfied or fulfilled at the end of a day, month or a year??

Thats a big question!! ISnt it?

I am currently working on a project, which requires working late nights, over the weekends, feeling crunched every second. The project is also not moving as per the plan - due to external environmental factors over which we dont have much control. Hence, team is stretching. This made me think - HOW MUCH TO STRETCH and WHETHER Stretching is the only solution?? I know people talk about working smart!! But, thats not the only solution. I think somewhere inside us, we are afraid to say no or negative things and hence, work extra hard to convert negatives to positive. Thats good; but, shall we do it all the times? Will others appreciate if we communicate negative outcomes to others?

Again, coming back to the same question - Are resources crunched? I think yes they are, but not always!!

I know this post may not make much sense to viewers; but I needed some place to share my thoughts.

Experience with Path Lab Chain (Dr. Lals)

Doctor prescribed me some tests, which she suggested should preferably be done through Dr. Lals. I asked her WHY? She told me that their results are trustworthy. I accepted that and thought about it later on, as to why do doctors prefer to get tests done through these chains? Is there anything bigger/ deeper which we (consumers) do not know?

I guess the answer can be simple - we all know that its a CAP accredited lab and its CP center (in Delhi) has most sophisticated equipments to test samples or, I have also heard that they might be providing incentives to doctors (I dont know!!). I dont know the answer to this question; but what I know is my experience with Dr. Lal's has been pathetic

The story goes like.....
Once I was prescribed a test and told to get it done through Lal's, the first thing which I did was to find a center, which is close to my house and do that test. For this, I went to their website - which seemed to be too slow and I had to try 3-4 times, before actually finding a contact. I called up their helpline, which was helpful. They suggested me 2-3 centers, which were close to my house. I called up Ashok Vihar center (which seemed to have facility to conduct the test I was prescribed). They told me that I can come anytime between 7.30 to 7.30 to get the test done. I thought its great! The lab is open for 12 hours. I went to the center the same day.

I entered the center and the female at the reception told me that I can get it done only till 6. I left early from the office and reached there center by 7. And mind you, leaving early from the office is difficult at times. I told them that you informed me over phone that I can get it done till 7.30; then the response was - 6.30 to 7.30 is the report collection time. Somebody must have misguided you. I said OK and left the clinic with a bad taste.

I went there at 9.30 the next day and took prior appointment this time. Reached the center on time; however, found out that doctor has still not arrived. Waited for about half an hour. The doctor who took the test was good. I knew him, as he also has his own path lab near my house. The test also required collection of blood sample, for which Dr. Lal's has a thick needle and vacuum system. This system makes it easy for the person who is collecting the sample and also ensures that sample do not catch up an infection during the process. However, the needle was too thick and if you are supposed to do two tests, they will fill two vials with blood - for which actually 1 ml might have been enough (instead of 2-3 ml which these guys take). I said Ok... no worries....

Center guys told me to collect report at 7.30, the same day. I reached on time, however, guys there told me that they have some problem with their system and report will come in half an hour. I said Ok.... I am waiting.... after 45 mins, they told me that reports will not be available today..... that was it! I got completely dissatisfied, as this center wasted a lot of my effort and time, to get one simple test done!!! They told me that report will be delivered at my home, the next morning. As I expected, the report didnt came and center even didnt inform me anything. I went to the center after 2 days and collected the report!!... I wonder how professional are organized path lab chains such as Dr. Lal's........

This is just my first experience and I had a similar experience when I went to their another center (Shalimar Bagh). This time, center was not hygienic at all and add this to all the negative things about the chain.

I will never recommend anyone to get their tests done through Lal's and will never personally go to them for getting the test done.

I would appreciate if you can share your experience as well!

Why I started this blog

I always wanted to share my views / experience on topics related to my life and industry. Finally, I found a platform, where I can share these. I plan to update this regularly... lets see, if I can do that