Outspoken, notorious and charming, meet Pratik K Shah, the guy with infinite curiosity. Pratik is a computer engineer and is currently pursuing his masters from National University of Singapore.
How do you see yourself as a human?
Pratik: I care even for a tiny ant dying because of drain water, but at the same
time I can kill a person in defence! After all I believe that insects or
animals don't bite as deep as a human. I strongly believe in humanity but for
those who behave as humans and for those poor animals. I am a vegetarian
because I understand the value of life of an animal. This is my human aspect. About
life, I agree with Robert Frost - “It goes on."
So how do you deal with your friends who eat Non-veg food or don't live up
to your definition of human?
Pratik: I can just explain them the value of an animal's life again and again, but
can't force them. After all that's their personal choice.
What is it that you like to do?
Pratik: I like playing chess, reading scientific / mathematical books, or go out
for cricket, carom. At least not Facebook!
So you prefer outdoors. Where do you see yourselves in coming years?
Pratik: I can see but I can't explain because whenever I see one level, it just gets
increased till I reach there!
Tell me more of it. You must have thought of something in the long-term.
Pratik: Research is my passion! I really want to find something new in next few
years.
In the field of?
Pratik: Science, Maths, Physics or may be some new and/or efficient Algorithms.
Actually I am very much interested in Artificial Intelligence, as I don’t
have Natural! :D
Researches don't have a good social life. How far is this true?
Pratik: I don't believe in social life. I just believe in Personal life and
Practical life.
Can you elaborate them?
Pratik: Yes, why not?
(Momentary wait) Then please do so!
Pratik: I think everyone should care about their career and personal family & friends.
Not about others who just comes on occasions to remind us that they are our relatives.
Do you have any advice on how to deal with such relatives?
Pratik: The best advice would be to enjoy with them when they are with
us or if you can't even deal with that, just ignore them and keep your mouth
shut. It is better not to speak to a person who thinks you are a fool, than to
prove it by opening your mouth.
TEN 10
1) If given a power to change something, which aspect of your life would it
be?
I believe God has given to me much more than what I deserve. But perhaps it
would have been better if I could have met my grandparents at the time of their
death.
Oww..my condolences :(
2) What is the most proud moment of your lifetime?
When I'll find the reason of my existence.
3) Name a quality of you that you admire
Truth & Honesty (Up to some limit).
4) Name a quality of you that you disgust
Generally I don't keep those things within me to which I hate. Otherwise I
can't live this much freely! But still I can say idleness and unpunctuality in myself.
5) If allowed without restrictions, one thing you'd do
I will change education system of India.
6) Life is __ (one word)
Paypaal Site, which can neither be visited back nor be refreshed. Also
sometimes, transaction fails!
7) You’ve a weakness for
My unpunctuality and idleness.
8) Who is your role model?
My Dad for his perfection, Einstein for his intellect and Warren Buffet for
his honesty.
9) One word to describe yourself
Pratik.
10) Your favourite food
Pav Bhaji, Pizza, Pani Puri, Dosa, Bhel and all time great Khichdi. Not to
forget Aloo paratha :D
WHACKY WEIRDOS
1) If Pinocchio said, "My nose is about to grow", is he lying or
telling the truth?
I guess he’s lying; the feel of change in organs may also result in
decrease of size!
2) If I gave you an elephant, where'd you hide it?
I have one already hidden under my pants! ;)
3) If you were a crayon, which colour would you be?
I can’t select just one. After all every man is a crayon and they change
quickly.
4) What is your favourite bread?
Garlic Bread.
On a Leaving Note
How do you see yourself as a 'Common' person?
Obviously as Common Person!
And how do you see yourself as 'Special'?
Arey as a Special hi dekhunga na?
I see myself "Special" as a common person and "Common"
as a special person.
Thanks Pratik.
It was my pleasure to have Pepsi with Punit!
It was my pleasure to have Pepsi with Punit!
Haha!! That's a great title. I shall use it as the title to this interview.
