GoSavvy Goes Global!!! We had planned to take a one-week break and approached Mr.Abhijit Bhandari, who heads our travel vertical – GoSavvy . No sooner had I mentioned our plans than the GoSavvy team took complete charge, requesting a free hand in planning and scheduling our travels. On the penultimate day of our trip, our children bombarded us with questions, concerned about the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. But Abhijit confidently assured us that our travel route was safe — we were flying south of the hemisphere. Much to our relief, that very evening, both nations declared a truce. As scheduled, we boarded a late-night flight from Namma Bengaluru to Hanoi , followed by a connecting flight to Da Nang . Upon arrival, we were warmly received by our smiling guide – Andy , holding a placard. What caught my eye and stirred my heart was the GoSavvy logo alongside our names. A thrill ran through me — and in that moment, I whispered to myself, “GoSavvy has ma...
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MAL’s Humorous Awards for the Year 2024 – Just for Fun! As we stand on the brink of bidding farewell to 2024, and ringing in 2025, it’s time for our customary Humorous Awards to celebrate the fun and laughs that made the year unforgettable! Let’s give a huge round of applause to our winners – they have truly earned their spot in the limelight! The Winners of 2024: 1. Habitual late comer’ of the year award goes to Krishna Kumar - out of 295 working days during 2024 he has consistently come late on 294 days, he just missed scoring 100% by a whisker – Hard luck KK – a huge round of applause to him ladies and gentlemen! 2. ‘The Bachelor’ of the year award goes to – None other than Abhijit Bhandari, he is consistently contesting this category and walking away with the award each year. In fact, I performed Havan to get him hooked, but nothing worked and to my dismay he walks away with one more trophy to fi...
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) 1. Overview of the POSH Act The POSH Act stands for: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. It was enacted to ensure a safe working environment for women by preventing and addressing sexual harassment at workplaces. 2. Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment includes unwelcome acts or behaviors (directly or indirectly) such as: Physical contact and advances Making coloured remarks Showing indecent photography Other unwelcome verbal or non-verbal conduct 3. Who is Covered under the Act? Women employees (full-time, part-time, interns, contractual workers, domestic workers, etc.). All workplaces are included: private, public, NGOs, educational...
A Tribute to A Living Legend - Sri.AL.Mutiah on His 91st Birthday As we approach a momentous occasion on the 25th of October, we celebrate the 91st birthday of our beloved Chairman—a guiding light and an enduring source of inspiration for the MAL Group. Today, we honour not just a leader, but a man whose vision, wisdom, and unwavering dedication have shaped our group of companies for decades. For those of us, who have had the privilege to work under his leadership, we know him not only as a chairman but as a beacon of perseverance and integrity. His steady hand and remarkable foresight have navigated the MAL Group through some of its most challenging times, and his commitment to excellence has set the standard for us all. Even at 91, his enthusiasm for progress and passion for our industry is unparalleled, a testament to his boundless energy and love for th...
PLASTICS – THE MIRACLE MATERIAL AND ITS COMPLEXITIES Today, I wish to delve into a subject of profound significance that permeates our daily lives: plastics and their ramifications. Our organization, entrenched in the plastics industry, processes and sells over 5,500 MT of various grades of plastic raw materials annually. It is imperative that we consider the management and disposal of waste generated from this substantial quantity. While 5,500 MT may seem modest in comparison to national or global consumption levels, the gravity of the situation demands a unified approach and heightened awareness. Every initiative we undertake has value, and I invite my esteemed colleagues to contribute their insights on how we can enhance public understanding of responsible plastic use. One proposal is to incorporate a directive in our quotes and invoices that reads: "Please recycle or dispose of plastic waste responsibly." Additionally, I propose that we ban the use of single-use mineral w...
WE ARE, WHAT WE EAT!!! “We are, what we eat” is an excellent phrase which most of us knowingly ignore. With Swiggy’s, Zamoto’s, Uber Eat’s, Foodpanda’s etc, dominating our dining tables, I felt this would be an appropriate time to write a blog on this subject. Another valid reason which triggers the urge to pick this subject is the sudden and untimely fatal deaths that we are seeing in the younger generation off late due to sedentary lifestyle. Life has become so uncertain and the watchful alarm bells could not have chosen a better time to wake us up. From ancient times our Rishis and Ancestors have advocated the art of eating and leading a Healthy Life. It is our own ignorance...
HYPER TENSION - BLOOD PRESSURE (BP) WHAT IS HYPER TENSION (HT) IT IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BLOOD PRESSURE (BP). BLOOD PRESSURE REFERS TO THE FORCE OF BLOOD AGAINST THE BLOOD VESSEL WALLS. THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE IN ARTERIES IS TERMED AS SYSTOLIC BP AND MINIMUM PRESSURE AS DIASTOLIC BP. THE NORMAL VALUE OF BP KEEP CHANGING PERIODCIALLY. THE NORMAL BP SHOULD BE 120 / 80. BP RANGING 120 – 139 (SYSTOLIC) AND 80 – 89 (DIALOSTOLIC) IS PRE – HYPERTENSION. A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE HYPERTENSION IF HIS / HER BP CONSTANTLY STAYS HIGHER THAN NORMAL (140 / 90). THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF HYPERTENSIONS. 1. ESSENTIAL (PRIMARY) HT (95% CASES) DOES NOT HAVE ANY CAUSE IDENTIFIED AND IS MULTI-FACTORIAL...