Tokyo

It’s been less than 24 hours in Tokyo.  I am in love with the city.  I have a few friends via open source connection.  Along with it, I had a few meetings.  Despite all the modernization and capitalist ethos, Japanese tradition still values people-to-people relationships. I am here for work and vacation. Things I loved:  …

Business advice from Ashish [my friend]

I studied my 11-12th with Ashish & have known him for over decade. We grew up together, he got married and blessed with two kids and running a successful business in Delhi. I am  here in Bangalore, trying to figure out what is next. Last week I was in Delhi all for him, because we …

Skilled waiter and his Post Graduate degree #Faces

                        While indulging in some sinfully good brew at Murphy`s Brewpub, Bangalore (btw they have good Wit Beer) I encountered Abhishek, the waiter who waited on us. After making conversation with him, I discovered his intensity and knowledge of learning which intrigued me to …

Retired sailor hobbyist fishermen #faces

                          Name: Krishna Place: Mandvi beach, Gujarat Occupation: Hobbyist fishermen Krishna, a stark looking 65 year old was silently surveying the sea when I first caught sight of him at Mandvi Beach. In conversation, he tells me that he has sailed across Africa …

Shipmaker who traveled across Africa and Gulf #faces

                            Name: Isa Ismail Place: Mandvi, Gujarat Occupation: Ship architect [wooden ship] In my quest to discover how ships are built at the backwater port of Mandavi, I came across this 60 year old stalwart individual.Isa bhai, as I respectfully call him …