Kabul is very much in the International news these days. Watching the men in Kabul on TV has reminded me of Kabuliwala. The name Kabuliwala is typically from Kolkata given to men from Afghanistan who are merchants in the city. During our childhood we have seen the turban clad, bearded, tall men with baggy pajamasContinue reading “Kabuliwala and Mini”
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Olympic Medal comes with a symbolic Mascot and Flower Bouquet
In Olympics all participants aim for a podium finish to win a medal. Gold, Silver or Bronze. In Tokyo Olympics 2020, all medalists are also receiving a flower bouquet and the mascot called Miraitowa. The Japanese word ‘mirai’ means future and ‘towa’ means eternity, thus wishing the world a future of everlasting hope. It isContinue reading “Olympic Medal comes with a symbolic Mascot and Flower Bouquet”
Fast Delivery of Lifelong Value
Mirabai Chanu created history in India by winning a silver medal in weight lifting on the first day of Olympics. After winning the medal, in an interview, she said “First of all, I will go and have a pizza. It has been a long time since I ate it. I will eat a lot today”.Continue reading “Fast Delivery of Lifelong Value”
Mindful Marketing Maestro Phil Kotler
While listening to Prof. Philip Kotler last night, at the Bombay Management Association Masterclass, I found him to be a Mindful Marketing Maestro because of his concern for the society, planet and the bottom of the pyramid. Phil, as he is fondly called, considers Peter Drucker as the Grandfather of Marketing who said the aimContinue reading “Mindful Marketing Maestro Phil Kotler”
Andy Jassy New CEO of Amazon
Congratulations Andy Jassy on being elevated as CEO of Amazon the most valuable global brand. Jeff Bezos has rewarded you well. You started as a Marketing Manager in 1997 and worked as a technical assistant for Bezos. You founded Amazon Web Services (AWS) and later converted Amazon into a cloud computing company from just e-commerce.Continue reading “Andy Jassy New CEO of Amazon”
Both Are Leaders-Spiritual and Corporate
Both are Leaders. One is a Corporate Leader and the other a Spiritual Leader. Both are B.Tech Metallurgy from IIT of 1993 batch. One from IIT Kharagpur and the other from IIT Bombay. Sundar Pichai CEO of Alphabet Inc and Google created Chrome. Gauranga Prabhu of ISCKON created Govardhana ECO Village. Sundar Pichai is transformingContinue reading “Both Are Leaders-Spiritual and Corporate”
AI / ML in Pharmaceuticals
Subroto Mukherjee , Head- Digital Innovation and Transformation at GSK New York, gave an insight into the benefits of Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning in the Pharmaceutical Industry. In the pandemic, the biggest use of AI/ML has been in reducing time in discovery, development to clinical trials and final FDA approvals. The speed and agility ofContinue reading “AI / ML in Pharmaceuticals”
IKEA-committed care for customers
Namaskara Bengaluru, we are now delivering to your city – is what IKEA announces when you visit their site. The cartoon is a take-off from their unique idea of ready-to-assemble furniture. More valuable than that is their commitment to care for their customers. They have announced product recall of plates, bowls and mugs due toContinue reading “IKEA-committed care for customers”
European Inventor Award 2021
Technological Innovation by Dr.Sumita Mitra has been rewarded with prestigious European Inventor Award 2021. Dr.Mitra used Nanotechnology to produce stronger and better looking dental fillings which doesn’t weaken on biting surfaces, nor does it lose its polish. These nanoclusters have been used in one billion dental restorations worldwide and is a commercial success. On aContinue reading “European Inventor Award 2021”
Empathy drives Innovation -Satya Nadella
Congratulations Satya Nadella on being elevated as Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. A product of Hyderabad Public School and B.Tech from Manipal Institute of Technology, you have done us Indians proud. Liked your quote “What’s the source of our Innovation? It comes from our ability as designers or product creators, our ability to meet theContinue reading “Empathy drives Innovation -Satya Nadella”
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