I will begin with a good news. Mining Engineers' Association of India (MEAI) selected me for the award of Young Mining Engineer of the Year 2007 and I got Abheraj Baldota Gold Medal for the same. The award was given in recognition of my contribution to improve the industry in India through advisory sevices to the mining sector clients and through opinion-making by writing and speaking at several forums. I am happy that my efforts are recognized and thank God almighty for His mercies and blessings.
The award is also precious to me for it being an award for the 'young' mining engineer. In this world, where our excitement, enthusiasm and exuberance wanes fast due to the grind of life, youthfulness is lost almost immediately one steps out of education. The corporate world catalyzes the process and makes it painful. So, it felt good to be called young. Well, now don't look at the picture!
On the lighter side, one of my friends suggested that since the award was for the year 2007, that was time I was young, and now I am not any longer! The receding hairline and rugged facial morphology suggests the same and I have no intent to discount either and, thus, I surrender to my age.
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