February 2012
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Little pleasures of life - Feb 4, 2012
I love saturdays with no plans. Today, I took my eight year old son son for his long due haircut. We went to the usual road side shop, got his usual short hair cut while chatting with the barber in telugu, watching an old movie on the TV mounted on the corner. When we got home, I helped my son wash his hair. As he sat on a low stool and bent his head down waiting for me to pour the the tumbler...
January 2012
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Indian Adda - Jan 26, 2012
Today is India’s republic day and I am miles away from home. As I wandered the streets of Davos, with snow crunching under my boots, cold air brushing my face, multiple accents filling my ears - I spent the time between meetings munching on samosas and veg kabob (can you believe it?). The India Brand Equity Foundation took over a room adjacent to a restaurant and set it up with hot chai...
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A simple hello made my day - Jan 25, 2012
I went for my usual run at the English garden. The weather was crisp, the lawns were green and the sun was shining. It was a gorgeous day. It felt great to run despite the cool air causing a nose freeze! I had to walk at times because the roads were a bit icy. As I was coming back to the hotel, I met a tall man in a green jacket at the exit of the park. He was just walking in and said...
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A host who made us feel at home- Jan 25, 2012
I am always amazed by the kindness that surrounds us. When my friend Asha and I decided to go to World Economic Forum at Davos, she rented an apartment from a young professional, Chris. It is a beautiful two bedroom apartment that overlooks the train tracks and mountain slopes. What he did totally unasked for .. is what truly touched me. He offered to drive to Munich to pick us up and take us...
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Lady with a laugh - Jan 24, 2012
When I visit some places, I feel a sense of belonging .. As though I have been there before. The English garden in Munich is one such place for me. The moment I enter the park, my mind clears as I take in the expanse the greets me and it feels as though I am visiting a long lost friend. I discoverd this park in June 2012 when I saw a group of people surfing across a small water body that was...
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July 2011
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A Driving perspective in Delhi - Jul 29, 2011
I arrived in Delhi early this morning. I use the same car company every time I visit a city, which means I’ve gotten to know the 3-4 drivers who work there quite well. It’s nice because they already know my typical schedule, and I see a familiar face at the airport. But I always feel bad for my drivers. Whenever I’m on a trip, I cram in as many meetings as possible – I’m going nonstop from the...
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