Gail Halvorsen had talked for an hour with 30 German kids at a barbed wire fence inside the Templehof airport in war torn Berlin. Halvorsen just flew in with 20,000 pounds of flour and other essential supplies in his C-54. As he was heading back to his aircraft, it struck him that the kids didn’tContinue reading “Berlin’s Candy Bomber”
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The Fiesty Demon and Hearty Laugh!
‘Haha haha haha..oho oho oho..That’s how Gatothkach will laugh when he sees the laddus, payasam, jaliebis and more as he passes the royal kitchens in Dwaraka’. Director KV Reddy was talking to his team on his vison for a scene that would go on to become a great cinematic moment. In 1956-57, KV Reddy andContinue reading “The Fiesty Demon and Hearty Laugh!”
India’s Sensational Splash
‘Oh! You’re that girl right. We thought you died’ the loud voice of a VIP, as he walked into the aircraft made everyone look at the hostess. Karen was so used to this. She tilted her head, let out a warm smile: ‘this way to your seat, sir’. Karen and the crew were ready forContinue reading “India’s Sensational Splash”
Filter Coffees with Anuj
On 28th Feb ’12, when I heard the news of passing away of Anuj Philip – my best friend from college, I was holding a strong filter coffee. The irony of that moment strikes me hard every passing year. ‘Dei – enough of stock dumping da. The stockists’ souls will haunt you’- Anuj said asContinue reading “Filter Coffees with Anuj”
The Spooky Candy
On Nov 2, 1970. 5-year-old Kevin Toston from Detroit died after eating what initial reports identified as heroin-laced Halloween candy. Few days later, police reports stated that Kevin stole a heroin capsule from his uncle and candy had nothing to do with it. But fears had set in. 4 years later, 8-year-old Timothy O’Bryan diedContinue reading “The Spooky Candy”
The Lamb Roast
That’s how we do things here!’ A line that we often hear when we run into common beliefs. This can often be a barrier for change. I read about this family experience that a trainer named Tom Hopkins from the US shared in a workshop. ‘A few years ago, I met my future mother-in-law forContinue reading “The Lamb Roast”
The Frozen Suit
‘What is the statue of a suit doing here?’ asked a new joinee. They were on a tour at the headquarters of the company they just joined. Mathew, their guide, knew this question would come. Hundreds asked the same question every time they passed the suit in the glass. He looked at the bunch ofContinue reading “The Frozen Suit”
A Strange Self Discovery!
The easy chair creaked and let out mild groans as the 70 year old stretched in. Best part of his morning – easing into his chair with the newspaper. But he knew that this quiet bliss wouldn’t last long. His grand daughter was around and she would not let him sit still. She burst inContinue reading “A Strange Self Discovery!”
Your First Report Card!
‘The baby died, Doctor. I was sure something was wrong. We lost her in a day.’ Dr. Virginia, the senior anaesthetist at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Centre closed her eyes as the nurse spoke. Her mind was in turmoil. ‘What are we missing? Why aren’t we saving these infants?’ In the early 50’s, the overallContinue reading “Your First Report Card!”
Dance Like No One Is Watching!
Sometime in ‘93, Piyush Pandey was rushing from Hawaii to Mumbai, cutting short his holiday. His MD, Ranjan Kapur had just called – Cadbury’s was quiet unhappy with O&M’s work on Dairy Milk and had opened up a fresh pitch. O&M was on the verge of losing the account. Cadbury’s was desperate to grow theirContinue reading “Dance Like No One Is Watching!”
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