Three Decades Of Economic Reforms: A Flashback

And for a Friday marking the 30th anniversary of Economic Reforms in India, some thoughts….. some musings..… My generation who started Careers as Management Trainees in a fledgling Socialist Economy in mid 1970ies have very unforgettable memories of the trauma and travails of the Socialist Controlled license Inspector Raj. With Income tax upto 75% and…

Mumbai Meri Jaan: With Or Without Covid

And for a Friday in Aamchi Mumbai with monsoon in full fury, some thoughts..… some musings….. While you may complain, cry foul of the traffic, flooding during high tide and monsoon, pollution etc. etc. but Mumbai is Mumbai. This city, particularly South Mumbai where I live has its own unique character I love. Compared to…

Covid Times: Multiple Challenges

And for a Friday, it’s excitement and anxiety, as if it’s my first time travel, off to Airport, some thoughts….. some musings….. 16 months of pandemic induced home bound stay has added to the worries and tribulations of travel in IC ( In COVID ) times. Preparations are very different. No longer it’s itinerary, Packing,…

Farmers Agitation: Hard Facts And Solutions

And for a Friday into the seventh month of highway blockage near Delhi by so called “Farmers”, some thoughts….. some musings.…. With more than 150 million farms with an average of less than 1.08 hectares, the real farmers, are struggling across India. Gasping for support and reforms to make Agriculture a sustainable proposition, three crucial…