As one famous Mr Indravadan would
to address his younger son Roshesh as
PART 2 in the landmark TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, I would call this
year as PART2. This year had part 2 where
things have gone unexpectedly intriguing if this definition serves well. Be it in the
part of the world where i am in (new govt) or in the motherland (demonetization).
Second half really mattered this year even in personal life as well.
Statement that 'Life flies' is a cliché and every coming year
flows faster than earlier one is another
fact we hear from all and the sundry. But if
there was any year that can define same its 2016 (this confirms above statement
that i am one of those whom I term as 'all and the sundry') but its truer in the sense
I have felt especially thanks to the vagaries of climate at the place where I
am today. The summer heat has transformed into beautiful green pictures of fall,
winter arrived gradually and turned into occasional heavy snowfall and we look
ahead to chillier days in first months of 17. In Pune, from where I have been
displaced temporarily had thankfully sufficient rains solving (postponing) the
water crisis. Thankful again that I had a opportunity to experience first part
of Pune rains and associated rituals
like kanda bhaji, trek, Lonavala (missed mahabi), long drives. Summer in India
was eventful as well with lots of changes on work side. As we look forward to experience
Xmas and year end in this part of world, had an opportunity to experience the
new type of celebrations for Ganapati, , Dushehra and the festival of lights.
On generic note things looked promising
for Indian economy thanks to good monsoon, reduced interests, pay commissions,
slow but steady growth etc. so it was happier Diwali for all in India. This
part of world also had steady recovery. But then there was Nov 9 here and in
India. As they say in Marathi ' solava varees 'dhokaye' but 17 will be
'dokyache' . (Sweet sixteen was tricky but 17 will be crucial)
So this post is not an analysis
of the year almost gone by. That analysis will be done soon but just this was
an quick update after long hiatus. Days are short and lot much to do. so wish
you a great holiday season and new year
17 and stay posted for some on ground analysis and offline analysis for home
and away. Stay healthy, stay positive. Change is inevitable....... Accept it.
