There are already countless articles, podcasts, blog posts and WhatsApp messages talking about things to do, read, watch, listen to, download and think about during this period of COVID-19 lockdown. There are also countless articles, podcasts, blog posts and WhatsApp messages talking about how we should practice not doing anything during this period as well. It can …
These are truly unique times. I feel that I’m living in a movie or parallel Universe, sitting at home every day praying that the Pandemic which has killed so many people and paralyzed the entire world just disappears into thin air. While I wait for this miracle to occur, my team and I have committed …
When I first moved to India in 2009, I was pleasantly surprised with how much the younger generation in the country – especially in tier 1 cities – loved consuming the Premier League. Every youngster I would interact with back then would claim to be the ‘biggest Manchester United supporter on the planet’ or ‘love …
Premier League Next Generation Cup: A Sign of India’s Importance Read More »
It is true, India is a land of opportunity for international sports properties. With over 600 million internet users and 800 million people watching television in the country, there are clearly ample opportunities to expand one’s global presence, business and impact through an ‘India plan.’ So it is no surprise that my IOT colleagues and …
Success in India: Sound Long-Term Strategy & Professional Execution Read More »
I clearly remember my first day on the job at Major League Soccer way back in 2003. My boss, David Wright, who at the time was the Manager of Fan Development shared his back story and emphasized how the University of Massachusetts, Amherst played a pivotal role in him going from a professional footballer to …
The first batch of GISB graduated on 20th December, 2019. It was a special moment for everyone who has been associated with this Institute as the graduation ceremony was a sign that we truly turned the concept of an industry designed sports management education institute into a reality – not that we really needed any …
Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony: A Special Day Read More »
Towards the end of my 100 hours of meditation during the Vipassana course I recently completed (see post below), I started feeling very peaceful and had this thought that everyone in the world should do this course before they turn 30. That thought led to a list forming in my head of the top 5 …
I recently attended and completed a Vipassana Course and I don’t think that I’ll ever be the same again. For those of you who do not know what Vipassana is, here is some information taken directly from the dhamma.org website: “Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most …
I’m currently on a flight heading home to Mumbai and reflecting upon my extraordinary two weeks in the United States. Since moving to India in 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to travel back to the states for business on many occasions, however this trip was different, this trip was focused more on Indian sports industry …
A few days ago, I completed 10 years of living in India. I happened to be flying from Mumbai to Delhi on the same day of the Anniversary and felt overwhelmed with emotion while I walked through the Delhi airport to catch a taxi to Gurgaon so that I could celebrate Diwali with my wife …
