Madan Thinks

Opinions, Context & Ideas from Me

Experiences from Fostering a High Powered Virtual Team during the Covid-19 Crisis

Around 10 am on 26th Feb this year, I received a call from a Sr. Australian leader in our firm seeking input on managing international travel for our consultants flying … Continue reading

April 25, 2020 · 1 Comment

My 50 Greatest Films of the 21st Century

Selecting my 50 Greatest Films of the 21st Century – the effort turned out to be a deeper than expected enquiry into myself. The introspection was far lengthier than I perceived and the exercise led me into thoughts, emotional realms of the period. A challenging exercise it was. My set is a rather modest proposal […]

September 22, 2019 · Leave a comment

a Short Piece on the Long Peace

The Long Peace – An alluring concept that continues to draw many an eminent thinker. Major powers of our world have not gone to war for two generations and they … Continue reading

February 23, 2019 · Leave a comment

My Experiences in Meeting Grief

6 30 am – On the morning of the 21st September 2018, I had a quiet chat with my mother about her health and left for office after checking she … Continue reading

December 29, 2018 · 3 Comments

Loyalty to the firm vs. one’s career

Kevin Durant is a bonafide megastar in the NBA. Arguably with the game’s best all-around game alongside Lebron James. He’s been the league’s top scorer for 4 seasons – next … Continue reading

December 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

Amitabh Bachchan – Teflon Man

Harivansh Rai Bachchan & Teji Bachchan, Amithab’s parents were close associates of the Nehru family. Apparently, Teji was introduced to Indira Gandhi by Sarojini Naidu (singer & noted contributor in … Continue reading

September 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

South Goa – A tourist’s guide

Goa, is India’s smallest state & the richest one based on GDP per capita. The very mention of the place conjures up an image of sun drenched beaches, wild partying, … Continue reading

May 21, 2016 · 3 Comments

Djokovic’15 – Best ever yr in men’s Tennis history?

Should it be the Mourinho sacking or Djokovic’15? – the Saturday mulling over which topic to cover pushed me to the latter knowing Tennis is the only game I play these … Continue reading

December 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Musings on Goya & Rajini

News of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film has brought much cheer to his zillions of fans. What caught my attention was the Francisco de Goya inspired 1st look of the movie. I muse … Continue reading

September 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

How the common Chinese fared in last week Market Crash?

The recent crash in the Chinese exchanges has wiped out $3.5Tril (about the value of the Indian stock market). But what is the impact of this mega fall on the … Continue reading

July 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

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