MAN-A stage full of Challenges

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A kid always dreams of growing older and become a Boy. The dream does not end here, he further dreams to be a MAN at the earliest. A Man in my view is one who is bit matured, married  and have growing kids. These kids soon become grown up kids and by this time, the Man either loses his hairs or their color changes to almost white. He becomes more and more tense day by day fearing about the safety, career and future life of the grown kids. By this time this Man shapes his personality as irritative, arrogant and suspicious about the things around him. This Man unsuccessfully tries to control the things beyond his control and troubles every one. He starts getting possessive about his kids, their safety, comfort and future life become key issues in his mind. This is the stage when a Man is worried about the family, business and finance.

This Man is too much burdened by the pressure from the parents, peers, wife and many other friends and relatives to start worrying about the kids. Gradually, this Man becomes a confused persona unknown about his own existence. I have seen this stage almost of every Man passing through such stage which puts him in a fix. In fact at this stage the life becomes full of challenges which he is unable to sort out. However, it is the stage when a Man gets lot of satisfaction towards grown up kids, their accomplishments and maturity.

Thus a MAN is burdened with lot of challenges which automatically solves during the  course of time. By the time these challenges get solved, he becomes an old man ready to face some bigger challenges of life.

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Story of Eagle

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Recently, I came across to some very interesting facts about an Eagle . An eagle can live life upto 70 years, but after 40 years of age it has to go through a very painful process. By the age of 40 years, eagle's beak gets bend and its' sharpness to hit prey gets almost ineffective. Also it's chest accumulates lot of furs which adversely affects its strength to fly and lastly its claws also gets bit bend which affects its power to catch the prey. So, if the eagle wish to live the life of another 30-35 years, it has to pass through a very painful process. Eagle will have to go to highest point may be some mountain where no one can reach. It has to break the beak by hitting the stones. It is not only painful but time consuming too. After loosing the beak, it takes about 2-3 months to get the new sharp beak. 

Meanwhile it has to remove the turns from chest by this new beak only . Simultaneously, the claws have to be sharpened by rubbing to the stones. During this process of 2-3 months, the eagle has to survive on minimum food or may be wintout food. But after 3 months of this painful process, the eagle comes out with all new deadly tools and ready to live life for another 30 years. The eagle is now ready with very sharp beak, chest without the extra furs and claws much sharper.

We as professionals also pass through such situations where the existing expertise, activity or the areas of operation may not continue to give the same satisfaction and hence we need to review periodically. Sometimes, even the highly remunerative segment has to be left to move away for better prospectus. Professionals of my age with around 30 years' experience in the field are like Eagles which need to immediately break the old beaks and acquire new beaks to continue to excel in life. We should be ready to rejuvenate ourselves with more focus and expertise but after painful process of coming out from the existing comfort zone. It is very painful and time consuming to restart again but ultimately, the fruits are immense. There is no short cut in life and nothing is free in the world. Those who do it continue to strive for the success and those who don't, are bound to be extinct sooner or later.

Just after 10-15 minutes, the day will change and it would be 14 th October , which is of immense importance for us as it is the birth day of my wifee Shashi. I wish her a very happy birthday and pray to God for her good health and long life ahead.

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100 Days of NaMo Sarkaar

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Recently NaMo Sarkaar completed 100 days. Though it is quite short period to judge performance of any party but still indications can be analysed and directions can be judged. New govt. was quite fast in taking certain decisions right from the day it was declared that BJP with NDA has won elections and soon new government is coming into power. NaMo had started taking interest in the government workings, meeting bureaucrates , meeting foreign dignitaries and so on.. It was clear that no more dullness in the government and soon we wd see active government. Soon the ministry was put into place and parliament sessions were convened. Oath ceremony saw all the saarc member countries heads indicating that the vibrancy in government is reviving. In last 100 days NaMo Sarkaar has successfully handled many international and domestic issues. GDP growth was highest in last quarter, Sensex and nifty touched new heights, industrial production is getting better day by day , people feel more safe now and transparency  in the government working is quite apparent. However, NaMo Sarkaar could have done better in certain segments particularly in reviving the economy and boosting the investments. Many schemes of the government were almost copy of the previous government. NaMo visited Bhutan, Nepal and Japan in last 3 months and heads of countries like Australia visited India. In my view NaMo Sarkaar should look into following issues ASAP :

1. Ministry of finance and defence should have full fledged cabinet minsters for better focus and performance. Some other crucial ministries be made independent . Many politicians of ruling BJP are quite capable and intelligent with vast experience and hence shall be accommodated for better performance of the NaMo Sarkaar. 

2. Certain bureaucrates continuing from previous government should be reshuffled as their thought process is unchanged. They may come on time now but that is not the guarantee of better performance or new thinking. 

3. Situation in UP, J&K and West Bengal is not yet improved and hence special attention should be given to improve the life of public in these states.

4. In present economic situation small and medium businessmen/ industrialists are seen as scamsters and hence better atmosphere is needed. Lot of rules and regulations framed by previous government like NPA, Sarfaesi, new loans etc. should be made flexible. The approach should be to help the businessmen to revive the units which is giving employment to lot of people of the country and generating forex revenues for the country. In every economy 10-15% may be cheaters but this does not mean all the businesses are surviving on illegal methods. Business environment should be good for better economy. 

5. Gujarat development is the major reason for the success of this government and hence the growth of Gujarat should be ensured even after NaMo has moved to delhi. 

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Kal Phir Ayega

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It is long time since I could sit again to write a blog. I don't understand why I am so dull and lazy in writing blog. Probably mind does not decide what to write and I find excuses for not writing blog which once was very close to my heart and wish it again becomes routine to express my views on blog.

Most of the time in life we come across very challenges and try to face it . Be it profession , education or social segments, we feel it is the biggest ever challenge till we come across new bigger challenge. History of a challenge is always fascinating but the present and future very tense. Some times we feel it is end of every thing and suddenly we come out of the challenge without knowing how it all happened. While passing through a challenge, we feel pity of ourselves and winning a challenge gives feeling of achievement.

I would only say that in such situation "Kal Phir Ayega" there can not be end to any thing it is only coma and no full stops. Life is full of opportunities , dreams and achievements . We only need to have patience and hard work to grab them.

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Achchhe Din

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It is about a Week, NaMo has taken charge as PM of the country. Since last 13 years he was in Gujarat, we never felt his presence. He does not know me but I know him and hence when he moved out to Delhi, we people have started missing him. It feels as if some one of our family has gone out of home. This is the personality of NaMo and I am sure in near future whole country will start feeling his presence. It is for the good of the Country, hence we all should be happy for his movement despite we will miss him in Gujarat. 

Last couple of weeks have been quite hectic with travelling to Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. This is also indication of improvement in the Economy. Lagta hai sach Mai Achchhe Din Aane Wale Hai. Let us hope and look for brighter time ahead .

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NaMo-Jigar ka Tukda

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Soon NaMo would start full fledged function as PM of the Country.  We know he is very hard working and task master and wish people would love his work as PM too. Infact, We at Gujarat would miss him as he is our "Jigar ka Tukda" but this is small sacrifice for the nation. He has big experienced battery of team politically and bureaucratically who will perform as per his instructions. 

On economic front he has to take care of inflation, rupee value vis a vis foreign currencies, CAD, and growth of the  Country. The conditions left by the outgoing government is not very good and it would be a tough task for incoming government to prove the situation. Here is a small gist for the new government on economic front :

1. Inflation to control by taking some positive steps.

2. Focus on Agriculture, Power and Infra Sectors to improve the Economy, Jobs and inclusive growth. All the pending proposals should be cleared so the necessary investment can be brought in.

3. Condition of the sick units shall be reviewed with positive attitude and necessary support should be extended so such units can stand on their own and run. They will expand and also give substantial jobs to the people. Killing such units with legal tools would be easiest thing but then lot of employed forces would get unemployed and lower the growth too. Banks should be persuaded to help the sick units instead of selling them to ARCs who are not better than a butcher house. 

4. Taxes particularly service tax shall be abolished completely as it is creating more black money in the system. Rates should be reduced and recoveries may be speed up.

5. Power projects shall be promoted in power deficit states and also the power manufacturing plants be promoted. 

6. Capital goods sector be given full support as that will bring in technology, Money and future growth in the country. This will require the strengthening Rupee in international markets.

I can give long list but these are some of the immediate requirement of the our country.
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Friends

Saturday, Sunday had been great outing for us to one of the best resort of Pushkar (Raj.). The occasion was Golden jubilee anniversary of our uncle Shri Kailash chachaji and Chachi. It was great combined effort of their children, who have tirelessly left no stone unturned in making the even grand success. It is not small think to organise the event with such a perfection. Very few people have dual capability of organising the event and enjoy too. It needs lot of guts to satisfy every one who come from distant places With different back ground . It was marvellous task they performed with great coordination, respect and humbleness. We all enjoyed the event for two days and thank this wonderful family for organising this event. It is great achievement for the Hosts to make the guests enjoy for two days.

Last week I had to attend one more marriage at Abu, which was also a good event. This week I am giving some time to the profession hence travelling Pune and Nagpur. Later on will visit Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Banglore too.

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