US Memories

Wannabe Mexicans.. in L.A. with Anil Lahoti and Satish Nargundkar

Indian artefacts and us..

Arizona, one of those landscapes.. near Petrified Forest National Park, and Painted Desert.
 

Road Tripping

 We had an interesting road journey recently. After a long time, since the Jaisalmer road trip a few years ago. These have advantages, you can stop at your whims, and have a close look at the countryside. Like small restaurants and views of forts (there was one at Naldurg on our way).

One should do this at least once in a year or two, to open your mind to what exists beyond the world shown on our usual screens - of gadgets. Virtual Reality tours are not a compensation. 

Tourism seems to be opening up despite fears of a fourth wave of COVID in some parts of the world. I think getting over the fear is as important as all the other things- cures and vaccines.

The other benefits of travel-any travel- is you get to meet people. Many postponed meetings are happening.

Reuniting with KIAMS Alumni

I have actually met a few in the last months, some for the first time, and others after a long/very long time. I also met a few abroad, like Smita Mohan in Dubai, and Swapna and Vidya in Singapore some years ago. It was always a warm and fuzzy feeling. So it was when I again met a few alums in Mumbai recently. This time it was Nishka and Vikram Rathi, and Ashustosh. After 14-15 years!

We discussed everything under the Sun, from Ghostwriting, to organisational culture, to NBFCs, to Tata International (they had a Dewas factory), Davangere eateries, and good speakers, road trips, and dogs on campuses. And teenage tantrums, though Nishka and Vikram don't look old enough to have a teenaged kid!

 Savitha from Batch 1above, and Sharmistha and Sunil Kataria from B4 below.

Anushka Mishra (above) from a recent batch and Dheeraj Mohan from a batch I taught (B3/B4?)