Simplicity, I always strongly feel is a great quality to be applauded. It becomes obvious, being found in highly qualified or very wealthy persons. Highly learned individuals make me curious to know the contributing factors behind, be it hereditary, acquired, situational, motivated etc. In this context, Mrs. Sudha Murty, Chairman of the Infosys Foundation and her writings in English, the small stories about ordinary things, made extra ordinary with a message are simply adorned by me. How I Taught Grandma and Other Short Stories, authored by her finds always a place in the gifts given by me. The day,I am longing to meet her may be a golden day in my life.
A rare and enviable opportunity, indeed it was, I felt, to spend a few hours with two celebrities, a couple of weeks back. One is an Indian diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service and the other, a business magnate of national as well as international fame, also with a social consciousness. Meeting and chatting with such dignitaries by the people outside their known circles may happen, at times in the flight or at the airports lounges waiting for the departure.
A function organized at my work place facilitated such a wonderful get together. Both the guests carried away the audience with their captivating speeches. We felt at ease with the diplomat who continues to serve outside the country. Listening to her perceptions about places and persons were delightful.
The philanthropic bent of mind and the sense of creating social awareness made the business man endearing to every one.
A rare and enviable opportunity, indeed it was, I felt, to spend a few hours with two celebrities, a couple of weeks back. One is an Indian diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service and the other, a business magnate of national as well as international fame, also with a social consciousness. Meeting and chatting with such dignitaries by the people outside their known circles may happen, at times in the flight or at the airports lounges waiting for the departure.
A function organized at my work place facilitated such a wonderful get together. Both the guests carried away the audience with their captivating speeches. We felt at ease with the diplomat who continues to serve outside the country. Listening to her perceptions about places and persons were delightful.
The philanthropic bent of mind and the sense of creating social awareness made the business man endearing to every one.
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