Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Last Quarter

As we enter last quarter of 11, seasons have changed globally. Rains have given way to autumn here. Fall has already started in US. English summer has ended. Its now 3D time, dandiya-dasara-diwali. This is special season for fun. Then after lull of november the king of the months set in with winter, parties, travel, events personally for me. Empirically for me, new things plan start from Oct and firm up in Dec and next year is action to get into some herrings by monsoon and 3rd quarter, which creates need to innovate on that plan in last quarter. I think its the same everywhere. In india, people traditionally start their conquests on dasara. so time to regroup and recharge. This year was fabulous in terms of getting back to old dreams. Live cricket, treks, world cup win and last but not the least Purshottam karandak.
This year had a chance to see final plays of purshottam karandak the most prestigious intercollegiate drama competition in pune. I had partcipated in 91 and now after 20 yrs was back at bharat. the slogans, the shouts etc were the same. tempo and prestige has increased. The quality of drama was amazing to believe lack of professional touch. that was the case in our time as well that alumni who later went big into professional stage used to proxy direct the plays. Now i think a trend of outsourcing can be experienced. so we have merceneries (motivated by money than college pride) helping out. But issues, depth , acting etc was amazing.
As coming back to 2011 last quarter, world economy still continue to scare. The mild shackles which were being broken in 2010 are again back. Companies are more scared. IT companies though is cautious. But its easy to predict a large panic like situation eauivalent to 2008 levels. and this time india wont be so lucky as inflation, rupee and interests have gone to recession levels as global slowdown has caught up this time and internal parameters are unsound. Need some real good policy making. But govt seems to be on tricky situation due to corruption and other political issues. The Euro govt intervention and US policies also are eagerly observed and any trend can setin mass actions from investors. Markets have already taken beating here. So 2012 will be fingers crossed and can turn out landmark. Ofcourse there still can be opportunities for innovation. tech scene is also tricky with new paradigms are set in cloud, mobility, social media. But end clients adopting them in such situation is a big question mark. again there is room for innovation.
Few new lessons learnt during rainy season last time can be bit help as well.
that marks beggining of new season, new hopes, new plans. Last quarter has always been challenging... same with indian team to recoup after a disaster that was in english summer.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Ganesha Time again

This blog started on Ganesh Festival. so its third anniversary of this blog.was just browsing archives from ganesha 08 where i had lamented on inability to transmit Ganesha traditions esp neighbourhood fellowship, art , drama etc to my daughter. in 09 festivities were marred by swine flu in pune. in 10 i had opportunity to transfer legacy to my daughter with rejuvinated spirit in my colony and had written blog about drama experiences. This year was great. We did Varshikotsav from Varyavarchi varaat by P L Deshpande. It was challenges but kiddos aged 7-12 did great job. People enjoyed it. so did kids . the process is amazing. practice, dialogues , props etc. Now that its done there is emptiness. There was a lot of socialization with friends, family and lots of food. must have added few kgs...

To look back upon this blog, i see it from personal archive of memories, events, thoughts. More of society, politics, cricket, cinema, a bit of technology and business. Idea is theme of social leadership, to articulate thoughts and generate discussion. in some way this blog has served purpose with exposure to print/online media. Have received good feedback. period no more ambitions here but to share thoughts.

Anna Hazare and landmark august has come to end. so has england series. New season in India will start soon. I hope all lessons from anna movement and england defeat will be learnt and issues dealth with. Rains have lashed pune. administration hasnt learnt from past exp be it roads, flooding or water management. monsoons seem to have reached deficient areas.so food inflation wont go out of control hopefully. markets are down, world economic problems see no solution, inflation is hitting hard.
we need to see petrol prices going down. Terror has struck today again in delhi so we havent learnt there as well. Big netas are behind bars but only scapegoats. The major behind scene leaders are still at large.

This rains had opportunity to do two treks (lohagad, rajgad-shivthar), three outings (m'war, mulshi, lonavala). so all yearly rituals have been done except sinhagad..

Looking forward to autumn filled with 3Ds: dasra, dandiya and diwali.

what would be life without festivals???