Giri at 1200 noon on 9th July 2011
To those of you who are wondering what happened to my promise of following up on just two of the many ideas that have featured in Sujavna columns – namely, Hug-A-Friend network of centres and NUN, - I admit that I have not really found the time in this intervening period to crystallise my thoughts on how to make these ideas into realities. So I sincerely request for more time.
The week that went by was quixotic, from my perspective; accompanying a boss on business, with no specific tangible outcomes aimed for, and having discussions with interlocutors who were themselves unsure of what they were meeting up with us fo,r did have its interesting moments that called for “smart thinking on one’s feet”, and perhaps has only resulted in adding to my organisation’s carbon footprints. Hopefully this negative outcome will be negated by some future business prospects fructifying soon.
The weekend also brought into focus a passionate debate within the global print and AV media on the ethics of hacking into voicemails as was done by the NoTW, and the media rat race that seems to justify the means to the end. This brings back into focus the idea that was featured in Sujavna’s post of 23rd May 2011 - How about getting all the main news readers of various Indian TV channels into a room once week, and ask them to read the breaking news that they had reported during the week, but using a different context and making a parody of the situation!. – Perhaps this is something that news editors and media businesses the world over have to immediately implement, so that there is a self-regulated and entertaining mechanism to effect mid-course corrections to non-ethical and illegal processes being employed.
My week ahead looks like a busy one with preparatory business meetings aimed to help me cope with a busy August and September, while finding the right balance for pursuing my home life and personal interests and obligations. I am optimistic that this will prove to be very satisfying and I wish you also a very interesting and satisfying week ahead.
Until the 17th of July.......
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