DK Kapila The Oracle

  Military Leadership – Its Relevance for CEOs in the Corporate World. Dinesh K Kapila , Chief General Manager, NABARD (Retd) .   (Published in The Business Sandesh of 05/05/2026) The characteristics of Military leadership at the senior level are often not considered as an appropriate paradigm for the corporate world. The two worlds, specially in the Indian context are viewed as two exclusive separate streams. However one has to distinguish between the stereotyped image prevalent in India of a military leader and search for its essence and relevance for the corporate sector. The traits and views of military leaders such as Marshals Zhukov & Rokossovsky of Russia, Generals Eisenhower & Patton of USA, Field Marshal Montgomery of the UK and our very own Field Marshals Carriappa and Manekshaw can impart valuable insights.     My father, Major General Rajendra Nath, PVSM (Retd), a Brigade Commander in the 1971 War in Bangladesh, often advised that whatev...

  There was a song by RD Burman Tribal setting and a refrain like Ha ha Hun Here is my version Main takla ho raha Hun Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun Taklapan rok pa nahin raha Hun Ha ha hun ha ha Hun Hair cream laga kar thak Gaya Ha ha hun ha ha Hun Tel Malish to aur uda gayee Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun Yeh kambhakt Taklapan Rukta nahin Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun Koi Elaj to Batao Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun Photographer bhi kehte hain Sir upar dekho upar dekho Varna taklapan dikhta hai Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun Doctor kehta khush Raho Abhi bhi kuch to hai Ha ha hun ha ha hun Yehi Soch kar baitha Hun Ha ha Hun ha ha Hun The song I am thinking of is almost certainly "Hummbeee..." (often referred to as the "Title Track" or "The Tribal Song") from the film Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972). It’s famous for Danny Denzongpa’s energetic chanting and Pancham Da’s wild, rhythmic "Ha Ha Hun" grunts. Here is the hilarious "Baldness Blues" version transcribed into Hindi script, keeping the r...

  My Two Bits on the War We are all looking at the war with Iran, by the USA - Israel as close alllies, from a perspective drawn from it’s impact on the economy and markets. Agreed the USA seems to have waded into war without a clear strategy and objective. And its record in Libya, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan is poor. And without a lasting commitment and results. Israel views Iran primarily from the prism of a threat to its nationhood. However. Iran started the process. Building an Anti Israel narrative bordering on a threat to its very existence as a nation. Iran does not have a border with Israel but yet built up its forces and a force to take it on. Then building up its armed proxies, HAMAS, Hezbollah, Houthi’s, these we know, superbly armed and highly militarised. And aggressive. Lebanon itself is a nation divided and with a faltering economy due to the Hezbollah. These were just what we know, other modes were building up propaganda in other nations. The result, this nation, led b...

  Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook · Shared with Friends Banks need to facilitate Start ups Registered in India My feedback cum views after a discussion. As a founder said to me, “As a startup, it’s imperative for us to move extremely fast and that’s what enables us to compete against established companies. Our clients also expect us to deliver with minimal lead time. However, we have been facing many speed bumps especially with import and export where banking regulations are concerned - these are crucial aspects of our business’. Compliances and detailed documentation for even identification and the work undertaken and fu...