76th Republic Day

And for a Friday celebrating the Republic Day in Mumbai, some thoughts….. some musings….. This the 76th Republic Day I celebrated in Mumbai, staying, not at the Taj Hotel, but at my club, the RBYC (Royal Bombay Yacht Club). On a personal trip, no Board meeting, no agenda; just walking the pavements and watching the…

Trump 2.0: Indo-US Ties On An Upswing?

And for a Friday, a week globally dominated by the return of President Trump, some thoughts….. some musings….. I don’t know what the viewership numbers were for the Trump swearing in ceremony, not only in the US, but almost every part of the World the event was watched, with experts analysing every move, every statement…

Kerala: Indeed God’s Own Country

And for a Friday returning from my hometown – Trivandrum, some thoughts….. some musings….. Horror stories of the complete choking; zero visibility in Delhi and the generally high levels of pollution in most major cities. One capital of a state stands out head and shoulders above all others, Thiruvananthapuram the Capital of Kerala, formerly called…

Budget 25-26: Expectations And Realities

And for a Friday approaching the new Union Budget, some thoughts….. some musings….. For Senior Citizens, any revisions in the Income Tax slabs or provisions to “Ease of Life” for Seniors must be watched for. Given the effective inflation for Pensioned Seniors of 7-10 % in the coming decade, post tax disposable income and savings…

New Year And New Beginnings

And for the first Friday of the New Year, some thoughts….. some musings….. At the outset let me wish all my FB friends, relatives, colleagues and every one close to me, here’s wishing each of you a Happy 2025 full of Peace, Happiness and Good Health. Those of us born in the fifties, the last…