Friends ,

Sunday afternoon is generally relaxed moments but some time the uneasiness in life changes mood.Year  2012 is almost gone. The year has left many scar in the memory along with some happy moments. It was a dull year to mention with not much achievement but certain events were painful. The country witnessed people waking up be it fight for corruption, Lok pal, social hooligans . Mostly the public protested calmly and unitedly. Rather politicians behaved in a very unexpected way. They were mostly busy in managing the show behind curtain playing all kind of tactics to either suppress or spoil the masses. Some how whole political class is put into one side uncovering their real character. It feels as if we are living in a world of Raja-Maharajas where the class is either King or public. Year 2012 witnesses lesser terrorist incidences but much bigger pains of character downturn of we people. 

Economically too this year was so so. It is improving but not because of any Government actions but more due to its natural characteristic. Last month saw the Indian economy improving and we can only  wish it to be better in 2013. 

Professionally , I am not too satisfied with my performance but expect it to be better in 2013 because the results take time to come. The disturbance on this front shaken me too much and thus affecting the performance. I lost one of my key colleague Hemant Sariya, whose untimely death gave huge shock. It took long time to rebuild the team but with god's grace the new team is ready with full energy and enthusiasm . This year we also came out with new product called "CAMEL" . This is web based solution for Lenders, Borrowers, Consultants and Advisors to break the boundaries and barriers to access each other. In my view this would open up new opportunities and redefine the finance market.

I wish new year 2013 will be full of happiness, prosperity and achievement.

CP

Friends,

Incidences in last 15 days have virtually uncovered the animal mentality in we men. It is unbelievable to know that our country is witnessing one rape every 5 minutes. Most of such cases go unreported. More frightening is the attitude of politicians and police towards such incidences. Police is so insensitive that they are using every tool to create confusion and politicians behave like teachers. Somehow they treat themselves much above the we general public and start advising about the clothing, timing and so on. If they feel so then what is the need of taking responsibilities. 

In my view, we the people, the society are fully responsible for such things. We are not concerned about the happenings around us till it affects directly. This attitude of ignoring has proved disastrous for all of us. We should also understand that politics has become a business now and lot more is on stake for the politicians. Why they should serve the society without any benefit. Time has come for we people to redefine the politics otherwise it may be dangerous.

Also, the arrogance in society has increased to a great extent. It may be due to peer pressure, frustration, depression, more greed, higher expectation etc. but ultimately the damage to the society is tremendous. We have started living separately because we feel the other members of the family are not earning equal so why the benefit should be equal. But we forgot that money is not every thing, ther are so many other things in life which can't be earned by money like love, respect, affection, values . For happy life we need all these. 

With winter season picking up, the enjoyment is also getting high. Ahmedabad is going to vibrant in next 21 days when the Kite festival, Uttarayan, Vibrant festivals would be celebrated. The events would see lot of dignitaries visiting Gujarat. 

CP

Friends

Last about two weeks have witnessed lot of activities in the social and business fronts. I had travel a lot to Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi. My younger sister (Indra-Anilji) celebrated 25th anniversary on 25th November 2012 . It seems like very recently when she got married. We had just parted from the joint family, lost the support of uncles and cousins, I had just completed CA And was struggling to settle down in Jaipur so that I can support my parents in this tough time. Father was only earning member of the family and there was no way to face the challenge of sisters' marriage. We were virtually broken but some how god came to our rescue and we were out with a successful marriage of my younger sister. Anyways, the world had moved much ahead after that. Now she is running happy married life with two kids becoming professionals soon and lovely banker husband. 

The celebration followed by a small Vastu Pooja of a flat in Jaipur. The occasion was more exciting due to gathering of all the family members after long time along with kids joining from Bangalore and Pune. 

Next visit to Jaipur happened with in a week's time again for social reason. My brother In law (Rajnishji-Dollyji) got their  daughter married. It was happiest moment to see the small kids growing and now getting married. They are so intelligent, smart and lovely that any body of my age would be depressed . Their way of talking, behaving and respecting the elders is really flattening people of my age. I can say this with full confidence that the coming generation is far ahead of us in every respect. Little girl got married with a smart boy, both professionals and excelling in career. My good wishes for their happy married life would always remain. The management of event was so perfect that there was no room to complain. Every thing managed meticulously and with great coordination amongst the key members. 

The event also coincided with our 23rd marriage anniversary.  It so happened that on 7th evening just after engagement ceremony, me and Shashi were called on stage and asked to garland each other in celebration of the anniversary. There was no need or compulsion on their part to do this kind of celebration of our anniversary still it was celebrated despite all the other functions going on. I really adore the great affection and love towards us by them. It was a very happy moment of my life. I simply can't describe and can not reciprocate in any manner. My sincere thanks to all of them for blessing us and showering love and affection. It rarely happens in life. I am too small to understand this kind of love and can't even reciprocate even half of this.

The present market situation is also giving me run professionally. Lot of travelling, stress and actions are in place. The efforts are to much and I believe the result would also be fantastic in near future. I am writing this post in flight while returning from Chennai.

CP