A few years ago an elderly man dressed in a white kurta and dhoti rang the bell of our house. He was a farmer and was looking to take up an assignment of maintaining lawns and gardens. Incidentally the gardener who was associated with us had become extremely irregular and had not paid a visitContinue reading “My Good Old Friend”
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The Makings of a Happy World
The World Happiness Report , a publication of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network was recently released. The report pertaining to the Year 2021 drawing its conclusions through a global survey spread across 150 countries makes some interesting revelations and is indeed an engrossing read. The key parameters which the report focusses on and whichContinue reading “The Makings of a Happy World”
Frank and Joe
It was the year 1927 when Edward Stratemeyer, a writer and publisher and one of the first to produce fictional series of books written by freelance writers under a pen name, particularly for young readers, created the adventurous Hardy Boys series, with all the characters penned down by Stratemeyer himself. He was a remarkable writerContinue reading “Frank and Joe”
Invictus
If you are looking for a lesson on Team Building, leadership, perseverance, self belief, focus, effective communication, positive thinking and an orientation for success, then Invictus, the film, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in pivotal roles and directed by Clint Eastwood, is a must watch. Invictus, the 2009 film, based on John Carlin’s 2008Continue reading “Invictus”
Polish September: Reviewed by Grace Jackson
My book Polish September has been reviewed by Grace Jackson(Book reviewer) as detailed below Review: Cherished this brilliant novel which returns one to that excellent phase of one’s life where formal training is getting finished and an opportunity to layout in life is drawing nearer. Seen through the eyes of 7 companions, the original takesContinue reading “Polish September: Reviewed by Grace Jackson”
Quinton’s Knee
The on going Cricket T20 World Cup being played in the United Arab Emirates witnessed an unprecedented controversy involving a player who has generally stayed out of controversies and alongwith Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson graduated from their respective National U-19 Teams and made it big on the International Stage. Quinton De Kock the battingContinue reading “Quinton’s Knee”
Luz Long – A brother to Jesse
When Jesse Owens reached Berlin in 1936 to participate in the Olympic Games, the majestic Afro-American Athlete had a lot to prove. Though the 22 year old had broken several records prior to coming to Berlin, this was his first Olympics and he was desperate to showcase his prowess on the world stage under theContinue reading “Luz Long – A brother to Jesse”