I pen down these words on the last day of the Financial Year. Yesterday was the last day for Vijay, my friend who has handled my Finances for my entire working life. The relationship was more a professional than a personal one. We grew up together in business terms – both having started from scratch … Read more

I first remember Shashank Panchabhai from a cycling trip to Dive Agar. It was also Giri’s first long trip. We had to cycle more than 150 km – and started very early at 5 am. This was Panchabhai saab’s first long distance trip – and he promised to cycle for as long as he could. … Read more

Manohar is an MSc in Soil Sciences. Was interested in social work right from school days. The Government slogan for social work in his childhood days was Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan. Could not join the army to become a Jawan, so he became a Kisan. We started our charcha by discussing the role of science … Read more

The missus and the daughters are movie buffs. Last week they came back after watching 102 Not Out – and insisted that it is worth a dekko. The general theme is of a geriatric father – and – son. Knowing how geratrism is catching up with me, I thought it would have been a great … Read more