This one's for you Akhil!

Yesterday, was truly humbling to receive the Namma Bengaluru Award as the "citizen of the year." Humbling, because I feel there is far better work that other  nominees have done.Also, humbling is that we are barely  2 years old as Beyond Carlton and to believe we are in someway touching the Banglorean is inspiring! This award is based on nominations and votes by Bangalore citizens and that makes it truly special.

This award is to all members of the Beyond Carlton group and those who have steadfastly supported us.
I continue to believe this is a long journey and such awards should drive us to do more. Awards for work done towards society, in my mind, should only be used as reality checks and not the reason-why, we are on this road.

Beyond Carlton,born out of a tragedy and we having translated our anger, grief and loss into working to make our city better is most rewarding. The pleasure in making a change for others is divine!
My close friends talk about my missionary zeal and dogged singular drive as maniacal at times, but I believe someone needs to keep hammering away!

Two years ago, I never ever thought I would even look at working on making an impact on our city, even in a small way.
Akhil is the reason why!
This award goes to him for making me the reason I am here and being the inspiration to give back.
This one's for you buddy!!!