Tokyo: Vibrant, Futuristic And Eclectic

And for another Friday travelling in Tokyo and suburbs, some observations….. some musings….. Tokyo is an overpopulated city with well over 35 million residents. But the punctuality, cleanliness, efficiency and scale of the public transport system impresses me the most. Undoubtedly, it’s amongst the best in the world. Underground Tokyo Metro connects the entire city.…

Japan: A Tourist’s Dream Come True

And for a Friday arriving into Tokyo for some Speaking Assignments and family Diwali get-together, some thoughts….. some musings….. Japan always impresses me. Every trip, there is something unique; this time invited to the Miraikan – National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Spread over 7 floors, every visitor can experience cutting-edge science and technology…

Mr. Ratan Tata And His Legacy

And for a Friday on the sad bereavement of Ratan Tata, some thoughts….. some musings….. I started my career as a Management Trainee in Tatas in 1974, specifically in Tata-Fison Pesticides and my early posting was at Ralli House at 16, Hare street, Calcutta. Incidentally, many Tata offices were also located in the same Tata…

Economic Growth: India’s Decade

And for a Friday as Iran missile attacks escalate the Middle East tensions, some thoughts….. some musings….. I am no expert of International Diplomacy and equally less of Politics and Politicians. My expertise over the last 4 decades is in the corporate sector, managing capital on trusteeship basis to achieve the desired economic results on…

Infrastructure Woes: Urgent Solutions Needed

And for a Friday in Mumbai, suffered in the traffic grid, some thoughts….. some musings….. The receding monsoon caused havoc in Mumbai on Wednesday. Travelling from Malabar Hill to NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre) with my grand kids for a Broadway show “The Little Prince” being staged, turned into a scary outing. After the…