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.
Keep it Real
October 13, 2014 by
I am enjoying the wonderful sights and sounds in India, and it has truly changed my perspective from the water tight compartment I live in. India has a way of doing that to me. In the US, I live in my little bubble where everything has to be a one … [Continue reading]
Educating Our Daughters
October 10, 2014 by
I am enjoying a wonderful time in India. There is an abundance of love. My life is filled with love and bounty. I feel so blessed. These are my roots, India is embedded in my DNA, I am a daughter of this soil. On a sad note, gender based … [Continue reading]
Woman’s Best Friend
October 9, 2014 by
It was the year 1995 in India. I was laying on the charpai (a light bed constructed with rope) basking in the December sun when I heard the yelping of a dog in pain. On close examination, I found a black mange-filled emancipated pup stuck upside … [Continue reading]
Attack Ads
October 8, 2014 by
It is open season on the campaign trail as the attack ads are flooding the airwaves. Very little about the truth, or an agenda for meaningful change. The piranhas are on a feeding frenzy and nothing is sacred, or safe. That's how one wins elections. … [Continue reading]
