Ajith Nair

I was at the inaugural Gallup Behavior Economics Forum in Singapore this week. The forum brought together some great minds from within Gallup and outside and discussed the concepts of well being among other things. It was heartening to hear ministers and bureaucrats from Singapore talk about the way they have and they intend to, think about their city. The minster of defense mentioned four aspects that they have always focused on in creating the great city. Leadership scheme and how they can develop potential leaders in all spheres of life., the fact that there is anticipation of change and preparedness for it, the concept of reward for work and work for reward and the constant effort to create a state that is for everyone and offers opportunity for all. Come to think of it, these four will work well for organizations too. An ex bureaucrat mentioned a framework which explained the various levels at which governance operates and how cities should look to move continually on that path. ...

RGV thank god you’re back. After Satya and Company, the man had lost his way. He’s back now and Sarkar Raj is better than the prequel. It’s a gripper on screen, keeps you in the zone, living breathing and dying with the characters. The camera angles are unique, side shots, up close and personal, Abhishek’s beard, Ash’s lips, The Big Bs wrinkles. The shadows are omnipresent, the darkness being part of both the plot and the screen. In the background, the chants of Govinda don’t seem force fit, and the score blends tightly to fasten you to your seat even more. There is an abrupt reset to silent mode right from when you enter the theatre. Most dialogues are in expression and what’s unsaid is what is beautifully said. Speech is a luxury, scarce but scathing. The delivery is even better. There are no breathers on this treadmill; the run is slow poison, thank god for the interval. Ramu’s magic is best visible on Abhishek, Shankar fills the screen up making props and people pale. He plays the ...