India… India…

I remember reading an article many years ago, I think it was in India Today or maybe in The Week. It talked about cricket in the 90s and about Sachin in particular. How the streets went empty when he played and how traffic resumed when he got out. How he was the only player who … Continue reading India… India… →

Conflict and Art

Conflicts of all sorts are manufactured. Whether it is direct confrontation between two nations, or economic one-upmanship between large corporations or the covert assault of the ambiguous virus on the global population, everything is man-made. An average person has little or no control over these, it is sheer luck whether one survives or falls victim … Continue reading Conflict and Art →

The Song I Remember, The Space I Revel

I was nineteen years of age, a typical young adult pushed out of the comfort and simplicity of school life and thrown in to the chaos of the outside world. The choices, the competition and the constant feeling of being behind the curve used to leave me feeling like an outlier. As I was grappling … Continue reading The Song I Remember, The Space I Revel →

Trust and the game of seesaw

Trust, it is the single most misunderstood, misused and overvalued word in the relationship dictionary. No, this is not a click-bait opening statement. Having been in a committed relationship for over two decades and having been through all the ups and downs it had to offer, this is something that I have arrived at. No, … Continue reading Trust and the game of seesaw →

Do more, say less.

This is about 7-8 years back. All of us colleagues had gathered to bid farewell to our expat Boss who was going back home after a stint of 3 years in India. It was a joyous evening as the Boss, a gentle old soul, shared fond memories of his relocation to India and how he … Continue reading Do more, say less. →

Abyss…

He is charming and magnetic. We will call him R. His desire and energy to force his way through obstacles is impressive. But he is certainly not graceful or calm as he appears on the outside or as his name suggests. He is restless and trapped. That he is an outsider doesn’t help his cause … Continue reading Abyss… →

Forming, Storming, Norming & Performing

Of all the fantastic memories Virat Kohli has provided us so far, the one that stands out for me is when he stood up for his vision and gave a resounding “no” to Anil Kumble’s appointment as the chief coach. He faced severe backlash for that stand, some calling him the prodigal son of BCCI … Continue reading Forming, Storming, Norming & Performing →

The Influencer

The Cambridge Dictionary defines the word Influencer as, a person with the ability to influence the behavior and opinion of others. Influencers have always been around in the marketing space. Whether movie celebrities promoting beauty products or athletes endorsing health products, these old school influencers have manipulated gullible minds into buying soaps and service for … Continue reading The Influencer →

Twenty all or Sixty love?

Exactly one month from today, Roger Federer will turn 40 years old. For someone to remain not just active but competitive at this age is a testament to his undying love for the game more than anything else. That he lost to Hubert Hurkacz yesterday in straight sets does not change that. Neither does it … Continue reading Twenty all or Sixty love? →

Of Alphonsos, Strawberries and Bananas.

It was the last week of summer and Ratnagiri was hot and humid as ever. Three things were in constant supply which more than made up for the weather; never ending chatter, gentle sea breeze and the finest Alphonso mangoes. Having thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality for a few days, it was time to travel back … Continue reading Of Alphonsos, Strawberries and Bananas. →