When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? When I think of the word ‘successful’, my father is the one who comes to my mind in a flash. There is a long list of people I know and have read about, but no one can comeContinue reading “A Fairytale”
Category Archives: Memories
Bahadur & The 6th Sense
In the 80s the English comics of Phantom, Mandrake, Flash Gordon and Tarzan virtually ruled and dominated the reading space for children. Even I was a great fan of these characters particularly Phantom ( I have already written a post on him ) and Mandrake the magician, though I didn’t read much of Flash GordonContinue reading “Bahadur & The 6th Sense”
Senna
‘ The harder I push, the more I find within myself. I am always looking for the next step, a different world to go into, areas I have not been before. It’s lonely driving a Grand Prix car, but very absorbing. I have experienced new sensations, and I want more. That is my excitement, myContinue reading “Senna”
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”
Just a Centimetre
Watching Superman I watched Superman 1 and 2 with my elder brother in the early 80s. I was so desperate to watch the films that I made a big hue and cry at home and pestered my brother to take me along. I am thankful to him that he did. I didn’t read the SupermanContinue reading “Just a Centimetre”
Meena : The Portly Star
National Badminton Champion for 7 years in a row ( 1959-65); three doubles and three mixed doubles titles; winner of an international mixed doubles event with Nandu Natekar in Thailand; represented the country at the All England Championships and Über Cup; recepient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri. This is the story of anContinue reading “Meena : The Portly Star”
Alexander & The Three Wishes
My cousin and great friend (a fine student of history too), dropped by last week to meet me. We spoke at length and amongst several topics, the three wishes of Alexander too cropped up, leading to a good discussion. The subject was interesting and so I decided to do some research and analyse this intriguingContinue reading “Alexander & The Three Wishes”
Girls Like You
The year 2018 was a very interesting year for me and I remember it for three events which happened that year. The first being my elevation to a much broader role in the organisation . The scope and span of influence of the role was much larger and therefore much more challenging. I was excitedContinue reading “Girls Like You”
The Embrace Of The Year
The High Jump Final at the Tokyo Olympics this year was one for the ages. With the finest High Jumpers on show , the Final was keenly contested and eventually it boiled down to a deadlock between Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy . Mutaz Barshim , considered to be theContinue reading “The Embrace Of The Year”
Ms. Matty Fernandes: A Great Change Agent
Teachers Day Special A change agent by definition is an individual from inside or outside of a company/organisation, whose objective is to help revitalise a company/organisation in response to changing circumstances. However there are a few special individuals who not only revitalise organisations but also revitalise lives. Ms. Matty Fernandes was one such Teacher. SheContinue reading “Ms. Matty Fernandes: A Great Change Agent”