From the Desk of Dr. Samir Barua
Reflections and lessons from a lifetime spent in pursuit of knowledge, in the practice of leadership, and in exploration of the world.
The Rise and Fall of Nirav Modi: Glamour & Greed
A casual question about the Nirav Modi episode recently nudged me to revisit the notes…
Mausi
That morning, I was scheduled to catch an early flight from Ahmedabad to Kolkata. Around…
What Went Wrong at IndusInd Bank? Derivatives Accounting Mess and Insider Trading
On March 10, 2025, IndusInd Bank—a well-known private bank in India—made a shocking announcement. It…
Gensol Engineering and the SEBI Order: A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Governance
On April 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a scathing…
Bindu Sarovar
As I sat in front of my desktop on the sweltering Saturday afternoon of April…
Unilateralism Unleashed: The Global Risk of U.S. Trade Policy
On April 2, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly 90 countries, claiming they were…
With Malice Towards None
Ashis was a man of sharp intellect, yet what made him truly remarkable was his…
Footloose in Sadakmalia
We hadn’t noticed it while on the move, but the 475-kilometre journey had quietly drained…
Journey to Sadakmaliya
There’s something deeply liberating about a long road journey — the kind that lets you…