DK Kapila The Oracle

The Kapil Sharma Show has become history it seems though Sony TV has given him a reprieve of a month as per press statements. With an over bearing ego as.evident now, can he really recover. Anyway, what can be the learning points.  These suggest themselves automatically~ 1. Everything that rises must fall. That is evident. This was rather swift though, riding on ego. 2. You can't continue to rise or stay at the top by insulting your team mates. Respect their success too and have confidence in your own ability. 3. Don't break the 'Winning Team'. This is age old wisdom. 4. People only worship the rising sun. And know this while riding success and remain grounded. 5. Too much alcohol and ego is bad for your health.  This is rather deadly and can blow up reputations. 6. It takes years to make a reputation and takes minutes to lose it. 7. You lose everything once you lose your reputation. Protect it by genuine efforts, the mask can always slip and reveal the r...

Activism run riot. The liquor ban by the Honourable Supreme Court is a what I can say as a layman and the  highest regard for the august judges, a judgment without considering it's actual impact. And if I can say, not much in depth practical thinking. It's certainly profound, laudable and will absolutely please all activists. Plus the lobby of all hues which sincerely believes that India is going to the dogs everytime they see a bottle of beer or wine even.   This will also certainly please all those who have a jaundiced eye and a holier than thou attitude towards liqour. But that is not the point at issue or concern. The judgment ought to have been delivered with discretion and leeway to local governments  to take into account local conditions and needs. In a vast country such as ours with varying cultures, trade compulsions such as tourism and maybe even consideration for  investments made and in the offing, a major all encompassing order such as this ought to be...