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January 27, 2026

Regaining My Wellness Journey

A hospitality professional who’s always thrived on perfection – when I think of college days; I was at my ideal weight, then moving to professional life […]
December 26, 2025

Choosing to Live in Gratitude

As another year draws to a close, the one emotion that continues to define my journey this year is gratitude. I have written about it before […]
December 17, 2025

Ram’s Story: A Plot of betrayal

Ram – growing up years The hero of this story, lets call him Ram – grew up as the kind of elder son who quietly shoulders […]
December 11, 2025

From Okay to Forever: Our 20 Year Journey

Twenty years – Two decades of ‘us”. When I look back from December 2005 to now, it feels like life has been hitting the fast-forward button, […]
December 4, 2025

A captain, a doctor and a hospital in Mumbai: A story of care and gratitude

A simple crew change plan turned into an emotional journey of loss, gratitude and global brotherhood at sea and on shore. This is a story of […]
September 9, 2025

Meeting the Dabbawalas of Mumbai

I have been talking about the Dabbawalas of Mumbai for over 25 years; ever since I began my journey as an educator and trainer. In one […]
August 12, 2025

Family Day at Sea

There are moments in life that leave a lasting imprint – times when pride and love swell within you, making the ordinary feel extraordinary. Recently our […]
August 4, 2025

Is it time to rebrand hospitality education in India?

After working for over 27 years in the hospitality industry, I’ve seen just how exciting and rewarding a career here can be. My journey from a […]
July 15, 2025

A Memorable Conclave: OSM Thome Officers’ Conference

The OSM Thome Officers’ conference 2025, held at the Hilton Mumbai International Airport Hotel was truly a celebration of professionalism, bonding, and heartfelt moments. For my […]
July 1, 2025

Attending the Seafarer’s Day Function at OSM Thome Mumbai

June 25, 2025 — a date that will forever hold a special place in my heart. For the first time, I had the privilege of attending […]