Wrap 2025....Welcome 2026....Season's Greetings....

As the final verses of 2025 settle like soft snow upon the year, I turn toward the quiet light of gratitude and send these words to you. This has been my first full year in retirement—a gentle unfolding,

guided by a simple, sacred rhythm: Invest, Learn, Share.

Beginning of the year spent time in India to pay homage to our loving brother Partha. Wonderful to meet our family members who loves Partha so much. 

 I have invested in causes that stir the heart, in charities that carry forward beyond the measure of coin.

I have learned without pause, tasting new ideas, new technologies, new perspectives. Collaborated with my sister Nirmala, published a cookbook honoring the memory of our mother. It is now available in Amazon/Kindle.

Kumkum surprised me with a birthday celebration in Pondicherry—

a day of laughter, love, and unexpected delight.

Great to meet David Thomas after so many long years! So also, virtually connecting with Balu, Bijoy, and Subro.

I have invested in causes that stir the heart, in charities that carry forward beyond the measure of coin.

Visited IIT Madras to witness ITEL’s inspiring work, enjoyed the hospitality of Prof. Jhunjhunwala’s. Back in the USA - great to attend the Fireside chat and meeting IIT folks in Reston.

I have shared—speaking of artificial intelligence soon after stepping away from the daily rush, at SAP CATCON. 

Ashok, Bhavani and Reema brightened our day with their pleasant stay at our home in Virginia — bringing stories, smiles, and the simple joy of togetherness.

Sucheta and her husband came home in Virginia to make the afternoon wonderful sharing stories and laughing.

Three quests carried me across the earth:

A spiritual pilgrimage to Varanasi, where the Ganges whispered at dawn and the Maha Kumbh Mela opened like a living prayer.

A quiet seeking of nature’s peace in Japan— Kyoto’s temples glowing in autumn light, Nikko’s sacred forests, Kamakura’s timeless calm, Tokyo’s gentle heartbeat.

A journey of delight through Portugal—

Lisbon’s golden streets, Cabo da Roca where the ocean meets the edge of the world, Sintra’s dreamlike palaces, Cascais’ soft waves, and Fátima’s silent, sacred stillness.

Each path taught me again: the deepest richness is found in calmness, in gentle detachment, in the soft glow of simply being present.

I am grateful for your inspiration, collaboration, and support.

May this holiday wrap you and your dear ones in peace as deep as a moonlit river, health as steady as ancient stone, and moments as bright as lanterns on snow.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with peace, good health, and cherished moments. May 2026 bring you fresh opportunities, meaningful adventures, and continued success.

                                                             Merry Christmas

                                                             Happy Hanukkah

                                                             Happy New Year

                                                   

                                                            

 

                                 PEACE ON EARTH

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