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An article written in 2009 post publication of my book Corporate Disclosures 1553-2007 This is the time for questioning. After the disclosure of the self-confessed fraud in Satyam, almost every individual involved with the company has been questioned – the promoters, the Chief Financial Officer, the auditors and the independent directors. As the individuals are being probed, the sanctity of some of these roles itself surprisingly has not come under the scanner. In fact the popular belief holds more discerning …
With no desire to travel outside the local confines of Malleswaram, Bangalore my residential area, a jam-packed tour of 31 days, between February 17 to March 17 to Australia and New Zealand was to say the least beyond hectic, adventurous and exciting.Covering twelve cities/towns, using road, rail, air and waterways, we also explored Skywalk, Bridge Climb, Gondola rides, Putting, Cable cars and a dozen treks across hills, coasts and meadows to add more thrills. What made the journey more endearing …
1 Looking Back with Gratitude, April 1, 2023 Today, April 1, 2023, I start the 4th phase of my three decades plus career. The first phase of 18 focused years was in Wipro, the highlight of which was the NYSE listing on October 19, 2000. The second phase of 11 reflective years saw me experience the academics and social sectors, in IISc Dept of Management Studies teaching Corporate Finance, leading the Technology Initiatives in Azim Premji Foundation and as a …
On a whim, I started writing on August 1, these short snippets formy 60th birthday that month. Over the next 60 days, it was arewarding experience to write over 60 pieces and post them on myFacebook and LinkedIn page. I am amazed at the power of socialmedia that helped me connect with many friends, teachers, andmentors that I had lost touch in the past few decades.There are many more people who made me what I am. My heartfeltgratitude to each …
Sporting Insights -1 A Sport in Which Left-handers are banned…, May 6, 2024 Imagine Cricket without Gary Sobers, David Gover, Saurav Ganguly or Wasim Akram, likewise tennis without Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal, or Martina Navratilova, or for that matter any other game without left-handers. The sport would lose half its charm. But there is a sport in which left-handers are banned, because they have an unfair advantage. The sport is Jai Alai. Jai Alai is a sport similar to squash …
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