Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha - ProtectionBandhan — Bond This Hindu festival celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister with a commitment to love, protect and serve. I have this protective bond with my sister, Ranjana.  As most of my readers are aware, … [Continue reading]

1947

Happy Independence Day to the wonderful at people of India. August 15, 1947 was a day of freedom from almost 200 years of British subjugation. My fathers generation, and many who came before that, fought for it through non violence and civil … [Continue reading]

Lucky Street

The parking lot at the Lucky Street garage was packed with cars and people entered the Hard Rock Casino with dollar signs in their eyes. The smell of smoke hung as a thick blanket and the ding of the slot machines was unmistakeable.  The gamblers … [Continue reading]

32

There has got be a mistake. When I started in 1990,  I didn’t think I would last 36 months at UTAMPA (UT). Now I celebrate 32 years under my belt at a university I love. I have been blessed to call UT home. The young guy who came in with a brash … [Continue reading]