Last year same time, the pandemic was just taking root. In India, after some initial intrepid steps, the government had decided to err on the cautious side. By following the examples of some of the European nations like France, Italy it had taken some drastic steps of announcing a nationwide lockdown. As against this, inContinue reading “COVID Tales – A Tale of Two Countries – First World’s post pandemic problems”
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Regional movies are getting viewership, as OTT breathes life into movie watching beyond Bollywood !
When it comes to Indian cinema, traditionally Bollywood with its masala movie formula consisting of entertainment and lots of glamor has always ruled the roost on the big screen. With the lock down the luxury of every Friday new release has withered away. This has given the audience a chance to explore the OTT platformContinue reading “Regional movies are getting viewership, as OTT breathes life into movie watching beyond Bollywood !”
Heard of Six Degrees of Separation? – it works!
Couple of years ago, my son was undergoing an internship at Caltech, Pasadena near LA in the USA. He had networked and managed to get a Paying Guest (PG) accommodation near the campus. His landlady was an adorable single lady in her 60s. She had a PhD in physics from MIT and was working inContinue reading “Heard of Six Degrees of Separation? – it works!”
India’s Own “Great Ocean Drive – Devgad to Ganpatipule” can become Konkan’s road to prosperity !
In 2019, I visited Australia and was fascinated by the Great Ocean drive from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles. Similarly, I was in awe of the beauty offered by the PCH route drive right along the pacific coast (click here for my previous blog on Great Ocean drive and PCH route). Since then, I haveContinue reading “India’s Own “Great Ocean Drive – Devgad to Ganpatipule” can become Konkan’s road to prosperity !”
Digital and Data Drives Everything-from businesses to sports to civic administration
It’s IPL time. With season 14 kicking off, get ready to be bombarded with all sort of player, venue, team statistics. Data is said to be the new oil. Like oil, it drives everything from sports to business decisions to civic administration and even policing. Everything is turning to digital to be able to convertedContinue reading “Digital and Data Drives Everything-from businesses to sports to civic administration”
Makarand -Did you know facts #2/2?
If you have already read about the 8 facts already covered in part#1 and want to know more, here are a few more facts about Makarand which not many of the current generation/ new residents may be aware of.. Here goes… In Makarand one can survive even if you fall from the 6th floor??It hasContinue reading “Makarand -Did you know facts #2/2?”
From Bombaim to Mumbai and Other Lesser Known Facts
I have been a resident of Mumbai for over 50 years going back to 1970. I have always enjoyed my trips to downtown which houses some of the quaint heritage architecture buildings like the CSTM (erstwhile Victoria Terminus-VT), BMC HQ, The Prince of Wales Museum ( now known as Chatrapti Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya) ,Continue reading “From Bombaim to Mumbai and Other Lesser Known Facts”
COVID Tales – Revisiting the New Normal – If Health is Wealth – Is the United States a laggard amongst the wealthiest ?
One year on from the Covid outbreak and the World is still full of contradictions – We have a vaccine with India becoming the vaccine manufacturer for the world but still covid cases are yet again resurging in India. Stock markets are nearing an all time high, yet the economy and population in general isContinue reading “COVID Tales – Revisiting the New Normal – If Health is Wealth – Is the United States a laggard amongst the wealthiest ?”
Makarand -Did you know facts #1/2?
All Makarandites love to talk about how the Makarand community has been a great fall back in times of crisis – be it the communal riots or the current pandemic. Everyone has memories to share about their shine time on stage during the annual society day (Click here to check out your favourite moment:- https://www.facebook.com/mahimmakarand.goldenjubilee/photos)Continue reading “Makarand -Did you know facts #1/2?”
Rebranding : A necessary booster to stay relevant- Even the royal family benefited from a rebranding
As everyone is aware, branding helps build a perception about what to expect from a product and when the product delivers what people expect helps reinforce and build trust . In the case of individuals or celebrities, branding is a blended image of three elements consisting of How others see us, How we want othersContinue reading “Rebranding : A necessary booster to stay relevant- Even the royal family benefited from a rebranding”
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