It took me over many years of my working career to conclude that my listening abilities are not as good as I thought they were. A while back, during a meeting, I realized that I had lost my colleague in the middle of a passionate argument over a proposed way forward on a proposal. After …
Undoubtedly, there’s a unique thrill every time I swing my leg over my motorcycle, grip the handlebars, and fire up the 900 cc engine. The familiar sporty gurgle emanating from under me mildly put is simply electrifying, stirring an indescribable sense of excitement. A familiar warm feeling envelops me as realization dawns that the excitement …
Have you ever wondered how a furry four-legged creature with beady looking eyes, teeming with ticks could take over your life? The story starts with my wife and my daughters collecting him in Kochi after which he landed home in Munnar late in the evening, ostensibly our children’s pet and soon turning into both Neetu …
“You are 47 years old and what do you think you are doing wearing these shoes?!” my teenaged daughter gesticulated, pointing at my squeaky-clean grey VANS. I looked down at my feet and I was totally confused at the question. Try as I did, I could not comprehend why my daughter all of 17 at …
Of all the factors that can make or mar a farmer’s crop and his consequent earnings, there is one factor that I think outweighs all other parameters: water. The lack, excess or even the quality of water has undoubtedly far reaching consequences for any crop, the economics and well-being of a nation especially India, where …
The grain bowl states Punjab, Haryana, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam evoke in our minds a beautiful picture of lush green fields replete with hard working men and women working in unison and tranquility. The green revolution in the late 60s and its resounding success meant that India attained food self-sufficiency …
Seven years and seven months back to this day I lost my greatest teachers and mentor I have ever had. Mr. T. V Alexander or Alex as he was known passed away when he was 59 years old of which I feel blessed that I spent 16 years working with him. In these 16 years …
A career in Plantations not long ago was something that many a fresh graduate from one of the premiere colleges in India aspired for. The job which was well paying, truly embodied the much maligned work hard and play hard credo. The job brought along with it several perks that included domestic help many in …