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March 8, 2026

Empowering Women, Enriching Society: The Give to Gain Imperative

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the theme ‘Give to Gain‘ resonates deeply with me and the mission of Indian Women in Hospitality (IWH). This […]
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 […]