This is a story of a mother and a mother-in-law approaching their 80s. Both born in middle class Maharashtrian families and brought up in the interiors – one in Maharashtra and the other in a border town along Karnataka and Maharashtra. Both love to watch TV, cook and pamper their grandchildren. Both have a steelyContinue reading “Story of two grandmothers – Choosing to live life on their own terms!”
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Startup Learnings – User Stories hold the key to customer success
Recently, one of my ex-colleagues decided to go on his own and launched his own startup. He is presently in a stealth mode putting together his core team, laying out the core philosophy and other building blocks. It was fascinating to interact with him as he bounced around some of his ideas on what heContinue reading “Startup Learnings – User Stories hold the key to customer success”
Why do customers flock to newbie fintech startups?
Recently, one of my ex-colleagues decided to go on his own and launched his own startup. He is presently in a stealth mode putting together his core team, laying out the core philosophy and other building blocks. It was fascinating to interact with him as he bounced around some of his ideas on what heContinue reading “Why do customers flock to newbie fintech startups?”
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?”
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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