And for a Friday, just returning home from a holiday in Lisbon….. some thoughts….. Most of India, but definitely all Goans and Keralites know Vasco da Gama the first European to sail to India, land in Cochin, establish the Spice Trade and set up an Empire. Goa was liberated only in 1961 much after rest…
And for a Friday travelling with the Indo-German Delegation, some thoughts….. Germany continues to fascinate me. Every trip I make, every factory I visit, every German Technical innovation I see, my conviction is further enhanced that India and Germany are natural Partners in these VUCA times. Indian Ambassador Mukta Tomar aptly positioned India – “The…
And for a Friday after the Bombay Chamber AGM in Mumbai….. some thoughts…… BCCI, Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, only 183 years old as my friend Deepak Parekh mentioned in a lighter tone. Do not confuse with the other BCCI – Board of Control of Cricket in India. This BCCI is the oldest and…
And for a Friday in Mumbai, some thoughts….. some musings….. Narielpaani wala is an iconic business to Mumbai, mostly run by Malabaris from North Kerala who migrated to Mumbai long years ago. Shops could be run by just one person or a full service centre with all other fruit juices etc. Coconut is a fruit…
And for a Friday returning home to Aamchi Mumbai….. Namma Bengluru….. Ente Thiruvanthapuram….. some thoughts….. some wishes….. How much international travelling has changed for the better and so much more comfortable. Qatar Airways have redesigned their Business class as Q-suites – very private, comfortable, personalised services and Doha Airport for US transit is fabulous. Preparing…