Economic Growth: Positives For India

And for a Friday as various International agencies are upping the forecasts for India’s Economic Growth story, some thoughts….. some musings….. India had surpassed UK to become the fifth largest Economy in the world at 3.7 Trn$s and in terms of market capitalisation, the country has just moved to the fourth position ousting Hong Kong…

Down The Memory (Chowringhee) Lane

And for a Friday in good old Calcutta, now Kolkata, a nostalgic journey with a unique group of friends who 50 years ago started as Management Trainees staying at YMCA, Chowringhee, some reflections….. some musings….. In the mid seventies India was Socialist, controlled Raj of Licenses, permits and absolute discretion of the Babus in Delhi.…

Kerala And It’s Paradoxes

And for a Republic Day Friday, quick trip to Cochin and my maiden ride in Vande Bharat train, some thoughts….. some musings….. Cochin, now called Kochi, in central Kerala and its neighbouring districts with the backwaters, colonial structures and the most scenic quaint places, host the highest number of domestic and international tourists. With the…

Road Safety: Role Of The RTOs

And for another Friday with millions of Indians getting driving licenses, some thoughts….. some musings….. India has the second largest road network behind US and ahead of China. Every day, average of 40 kms of new Expressways are added. The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, undoubtedly one of the most efficient,…