15Aug 2020 by Ksurya 2 Comments
A fond memory in COVID-19

A fond memory in COVID-19

COVID-19, Memories, People, Relationships
A fond memory in COVID-19 COVID-19 is impacting lives unimaginably. And, my life is no exception. I am leading a lonely life that has entered into the sixth month. 165 days of loneliness, and counting. It is true that I seek solitude because being alone helps me in more ways than one. And, all these years, my family has been very supportive of my desire. But, this long period of loneliness during COVID-19 was not easy on me and my family. And, I have many small stories of difficulties in this period to share. However, by doing so, I will be exhibiting an irreverent attitude to the many more stories that are much more difficult than mine. And, I do have a fond memory in COVID-19 to share. The separation…
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09Apr 2020 by Ksurya No Comments
Insightful quotes from Arun Jaitley

Insightful quotes from Arun Jaitley

Memories, People, Public Policy
Late Arun Jaitley's selected writings were recently published in a book titled A New India. This post includes a few insightful quotes from Arun Jaitley. Insightful quotes In his foreword, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes "those who can reduce complex issues and explain them in a simple manner are rarest of the rare. Arun Jaitley, in this aspect, was one of his kind." This aptly summarizes Jaitley's brilliance as a consummate communicator. Late Arun Jaitley was one of India's genius public figures. India will always remember him for his consensual efforts to usher in the transformational GST reforms. Arvind Subramanian pens his appreciation in an article and writes; "when I was chief economic advisor (CEA), Mr. Jaitley is a dream boss:..". https://youtu.be/dXn9e47kVwY Mr. Jaitley had awarded The Global &…
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31Mar 2020 by Ksurya 4 Comments
Two aspects I learned about interviews

Two aspects I learned about interviews

Hiring, People
2 aspects of interviews. Conducting interviews is an integral part of any executive's life. Interviews are oftentimes the deciding step in the hiring process. This post highlights two aspects I learned about interviews. "In the broad sense, interviewing is the process whereby individuals (usually two) exchange information. The individuals may be concerned with a job opening, a promotion, a special assignment, a product sale, information for intelligence purposes, a proposed merger, or other questions. The information exchanged need not be limited to facts. In business, particularly, such products of an interview as meaning and understanding are oftentimes more significant than objective factual statements." Strategies of Effective Interviewing by Samuel G. Trull (HBR January-February 1964) 1. Frame of mind of the interviewer. A good interviewer must have two key skills. The…
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