It was in 1978 when an Australian won the Australian Open Tennis Championships in the form of Chris O’Neil, and thereafter it was a long and agonising wait for the Australians to see a home bred champion. Eventually after 44 years the wait was over when Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins on 29th January 2022Continue reading “The Aboriginal Barty Party”
Category Archives: Experience
From Tigers to Lions to Dragons to Sharks
It all began in Japan when Nippon TV created the series ‘ The Tigers of Money ‘ in 2001, the first entertainment, reality programme that dealt with business investment. Taking a leaf out of this ‘ The Dragon’s Den ‘ was born in UK in 2005, which became very popular, leading to its spread inContinue reading “From Tigers to Lions to Dragons to Sharks”
Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson
I was fortunate enough to attend a Leadership Training Programme in 2011. The inaugural address was given by Mr M Damodaran an accomplished leader and one of the finest minds in Finance and Corporate Governance. After the initial introduction, Mr Damodaran asked the participants to write their own Obituary, much to their utter surprise. AnContinue reading “Writing my Obituary : A Leadership Lesson”
Emirates : They have done it…Again
When it comes to creativity the human mind is limitless and when the resolve is unshakeable, ways and means to fulfill the creative urge are found and then something extraordinary is born. I have never travelled with Emirates and I do not have a hands on experience of their service, but yes they are consideredContinue reading “Emirates : They have done it…Again”
I Have a Dream
The third Monday of January each year is a Federal Holiday in the United States to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr and is also referred to as MLK Day. This year it was the 17th of January ( though Martin Luther King Jr was born on the 15th of January 1929). The campaign for a FederalContinue reading “I Have a Dream”
Virat : A Leader so true to his Name
Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s Test Team Captain yesterday in a not so expected move thus sending the Internet abuzz. Several commentators were seen speculating, analysing and commenting on Kohli’s move, which literally came like a bolt from the blue. However, for me it was not that surprising and even if India had wonContinue reading “Virat : A Leader so true to his Name”
Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered
Many say she was one of the most influential, strong and empowered women of the 13th century and that her like is difficult to find in those times and even later. Khutulun, the daughter of Qaidu, The Mongol Emperor who by 1280 ruled a major part of Central Asia, was born in 1260 and grewContinue reading “Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered”
Nano : Not that ‘Smart’
Owning a car, across the world is a status symbol. Whatever may be the size of the car, owning one is considered to be an achievement. You are said to have arrived or you are on the right path. Nano, Ratan Tata’s dream project was himself conceived by the Mega Industrial Icon when he sawContinue reading “Nano : Not that ‘Smart’”
Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary
If you ever feel low, depressed, deprived, have that terrible sinking feeling and you are finding it difficult to rise and face the world, then you should think about Christine Ha. A graduate in Business Management and Finance from the University of Texas, with a Master’s of Fine Arts in creative fiction and non fictionContinue reading “Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary”
Clint Eastwood : A Legend So Rare
He is 91, indefatigable, unrelenting, setting benchmarks, entertaining audiences, winning over critics, pushing creativity, winner of the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Grammy, the actor, director, producer, composer Clint Eastwood, though still a mortal, is a super human, rarely seen or heard. His boundless energy coupled with an inexhaustible passion for story telling hasContinue reading “Clint Eastwood : A Legend So Rare”