In a recent online meeting, Ms. Sugitha Sarangaraj spoke about her experiences as a journalist in covering the devastating floods of Chennai in 2015. Yes, 2015 is a year that will remain fresh in the minds of Chennaiites for a long time. This natural disaster tested the city's spirit and brought out...
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Energy in Action – Thiru. Sekar Babu
12.03.26 09:03 AM - Comment(s)
I had the opportunity to meet, the Hon' Minister for HR&CE, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Thiru P.K.Sekar Babu. Depending on the political spectrum one is, we tend to have strong ideologies and form opinions about people whom we may not even know. This bias is there with nearly everyone, including me. But...
Quiet Clarity in Investing
05.03.26 02:11 PM - Comment(s)
I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Chandrashekar Kupperi, Founder of ANOVA Corporate Services Pvt Ltd and General Partner at Peaceful Progress. As I am currently writing a book on fundraising, I felt it was important to understand investor expectations more deeply. And who better to speak to than Mr....
Utopian Reality
03.03.26 01:48 PM - Comment(s)
A lot has been said about AI. One statement from Mr.Vinod Khosla caught my eye. To quote - “By 2050, it'll be very clear that nobody needs jobs because with enough production of goods and services that are near free, you won't need jobs.”
This made me wonder, could it be possible? And secondly, what ...
Leadership at Global Scale - Rtn. Muruganandam M (MMM)
26.02.26 12:10 PM - Comment(s)
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet Rotary International Director (RID) and incoming Rotary International (RI) Vice President Rtn. AKS Muruganandam M (MMM). It is a matter of pride that a leader from Tamil Nadu is stepping onto the global stage. He is the fourth Indian and the first perso...
Would You Voluntarily Pledge Gold?
16.02.26 01:25 PM - Comment(s)
RBI has increased the collateral-free loan limit for Micro and Small enterprises. However there is a grey area in the notification. This post is to share my thoughts on it.
Union Budget 2026-27
02.02.26 03:23 PM - Comment(s)
The Hon’ble Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget for 2026–27. This budget comes at a time of global uncertainty and realignment. Rather than dramatic announcements done last year, when the Income Tax rates were slashed, the Finance Minister has focussed solely on the b...
India-EU Free Trade Agreement
28.01.26 01:03 PM - Comment(s)
The India-EU trade deal, which started in 2007, has finally come to a conclusion. The last year saw a serious tussle involving the EU and India over Russian imports. The US aligned with the EU against India and imposed punitive measures through tariffs. Howeve...
Cash is King. Always
19.01.26 03:28 PM - Comment(s)
In business, cash flow is the very important. Without cash, the business collapses immediately. Read on to know more.
Emerging business opportunities in Circular Economy
17.01.26 03:30 PM - Comment(s)
The Government of Tamil Nadu has released a Circular Economy Policy 2026. This blog explores the various emerging business opportunities for Professionals
