Diwali was all the more festive this year, one reason being our house getting constructed in Udaipur. And just one day before Diwali, finally the concrete was dumped to take shape as a roof. Finally because I was giving the builder sleepless night asking him for all the European, Victorian and what not, designs.
Sep
12
A slight pressure on your wrist, a small push to the gate and you enquire “Sir! May I come in” Two highly motivated and visionary eyes signal you in affirmation and you are in Mir Ahmed Ali Khan’s cabin. He owns a tall and handsome personality. From a very humble beginning in 1990, he has steered Softline Software Services Pvt. Ltd. to an Indian MNC.
Aug
13
Last week I watched Boot Polish, a Hindi black & white movie released in 1954. More than 50 years has elapsed since its release and it seem to me as fresh and compelling as a new release.
A story that revolves around two orphans: Belu and Bhola. They are pushed into begging by their wicked aunt Kamla who grabs all the money they get. Thus Belu and Bhola feed themselves begging. John chacha, a bootlegger gives them emotional warmth and help them fire their imagination to lead a life full of self respect and hard work. He motivates them with the words “Starve, die, but don’t beg.”
