When I first flew in India in the 1980's I was generally first in to check in just to get myself a window seat away from a wing, this to look at the scenery below as we took off and landed, at various airports. One exception though was Mumbai. It was the depressing sight of the large Dharavi slum that greeted you as you slid into the city.
The other day, when Ratan Tata, called Mukesh Ambani new mansion, as 'sad', it struck a chord. The point that Tata was trying to get across was, are the rich and powerful morally entitled to ostentation in a a land that still has the poorest of people on this planet. Is it business Dharma?The 'Reliance' group is definitely not a shining example as far a charity is concerned and it is a cause for concern, when you consider that they are a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs in India.
It is interesting to think of the view that the portly Mr.Mukesh Ambani would have from his top floor? Shining Mumbai or a slum swept landscape?
To say that the well to do got that way, due to their sole efforts is perverse and is arrogant and on most occasions it is a fair piece of luck that got them the riches. One Mr.Bill Gates, readily admits, that his tiny town had one of the early computers in the US and as a youngster he got an early shot at it, which started an enduring journey to success. Chance it was!
Post my early experience with flying in/out of Mumbai, I opted for an aisle seat. This, at least, allowed you to chat with the air hostess and make less inhibited trips to the toilet...........
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In India many are not by birth like ambani's where they have seen their father work day and night just to keep the company a float. this makes people to give out their hard earned money easily. unlike tata's who were born with a sliver spoon can think of others or great guys like murthi and premji who believe god gave them money to help others.....
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