Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Saturday, 30 June 2018

CONTENT IS ENTROPY


FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE READERS :



     Parallel to the Theory of Thermodynamics , I would like to propound the
     following  as far as the “ Theory of Information “ is concerned :

     
     “  Like Entropy , content keeps growing with each and every human
     interaction , either with other humans or with his environment , and content
     can no longer remain hidden , nor can it be destroyed  “



Ever since Project Manhattan , we are familiar with a self-sustaining  " Nuclear Chain Reaction " - which once unleashed, was impossible to stop 


What we are witnessing thru a billion Mobiles is a similar " Information Chain Reaction "



To know how it feeds on itself, we need to go back to the epic of RAMAYANA , where Lord Rama was confronted by twin demons , Ahi-Ravana and Mahi-Ravana



When Lord Rama's arrows pierced their bodies and blood dripped onto the earth , from every single drop of blood , arose another identical demon !



With every arrow wound , the demons just kept multiplying , until Hanuman killed the bees which brought up drops of nectar from " Paataal " and sprinkled on those drops of blood !



We have yet to discover that " Anti - Nectar " but it is possible that one of these days, some S/W geek develops an operating system which delets / erases , all that AUDIO LOG from the servers of MSPs, as soon as conversation ends !






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Just wait till the manufacturers of Mobile Phones and the suppliers of Operating Systems ( Android / iOS etc ) realize that there is a ton of money to be made by picking up all those billions of hours of mobile talks !


And when they do , don’t expect them to ask for users’ permission !


No doubt , Hon. Judges of the Supreme Court have anticipated this before delivering their final order on the Aadhar case



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With Regards,

hemen  parekh /  Mumbai
( M ) +91 - 98,67,55,08,08


Friday, 29 June 2018

RE: Performance Expectation Targets


Sonali

Sure , take your time

When trying to change the “ rules of the game “ , one must proceed cautiously ( but not lazily !  )

A proposed change where you do not get everyone’s “ Buy in “ ( commitment ) , is unlikely to make much headway !

Hcp


From: Sonali Kapoor [mailto:sonali@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 29 June 2018 10:07
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: RE: Performance Expectation Targets

Dear HCP Sir,

Greetings of the day!

Many thanks for your advise and request you to allow me sometime to discuss the same with Mitchelle in an attempt to quantity the required skills.

Wishing you a great day ahead and a wonderful weekend!

Warm Regards,

Sonali Kapoor
Research Associate

From: Hemen Parekh [mailto:hcp@recruitguru.com]
Sent: 28 June 2018 10:31
To: Sonali Kapoor
Cc: mitchelle@3pconsultants.co.in; nirmit@3pconsultants.co.in; Pradeep Bhalla; Hemant Juvekar; sonal@3pconsultants.co.in
Subject: RE: Performance Expectation Targets

Sonali,



This is a good beginning


But , as mentioned in my note , “ targets “ have to be “ quantitative “ and must carry against each , a definite date / time , by which the candidate ( employee ) is expected to achieve the same

Eg :

You will ,

·          Reduce the current  ”  absenteeism rate “ of 10 % to 8 % , by March 2019

·         Reduce the current “ Employee Turnover “ of 15 % to 10 % within 6 months

·         Ensure that current output of 100 kg of packing materials per day per direct worker goes up to 110 kg per day by Dec 2018

·         Release Personnel Manual by Oct 2018

·         Finalize “ Management Demands “ Document ( to be submitted to the Labour Union ) , by Sept 2018




I realize that we do not have current “ Performance Ratios “ for our client – nor do we know which “ ratios “ does our client consider to be falling within the control of his HR Director


But , if you were to “ quantify “ a whole host of such “ Performance Criteria “ ( covering functions such as Production SalesMarketingFinanceR&D Strategic Planning Export etc ) , and insert figures based on “ Industry Norms “ ( for packaging industry , in present case ) , then it would be easy for MD of our client company to substitute those figures for his own company


If we do not have such “ Performance Ratios “ for Packaging Industry , we could even compile these for ( say ) “ Engineering Industry “ and show to client !


I am sure , he would know what are equivalent figures for his industry !


Perhaps you could even find such ratios on the Net !


Remember , we claim to “ exceed client expectations “  !


Do not hesitate to reach out to all of your colleagues for turning this into a “ Crowd-Sourced Project “ , may be through a Brain-Storming Session


Who knows , our competitors are right now working on an identical / similar - or even a superior - project , in order to make us “ Obsolete “ !


hcp



From: Sonali Kapoor [mailto:sonali@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 28 June 2018 09:44
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: Performance Expectation Targets

Dear HCP Sir,

Greetings of the day!

As suggested by you, I have prepared a few measurable Performance Expectation Targets for the Amcor Human Resource Director Position.

Request you to kindly go through and give your views on the same:

·         Reduction in the rate of absentees/employee turn around
·         Positive change in the quality of training & and/or development activities held
·         Increase in Employee Productivity
·         Unique number of policies implemented for Employee Retention
·         Increase in Employee Productivity/ Employee Satisfaction percentage
·         Increase in Employee Engagement Activities
·         Enforced/ Implemented Office Work Policies
·         Matrix Working/ Interaction with multiple stakeholders
·         Built team and worked with at least 10 executives
·         2-3 successful union settlements
·         Successful integration of new acquisitions
·         Completed tasks/assignment with strict deadlines
·         Positive improvement in Customer Feedback
·         New Clients introduced
·         Increase in rate of employee satisfaction/ Increase in length of employee tenure

Warm Regards,

Sonali Kapoor
Research Associate

RE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY


Dear Waman ,

Many thanks for your good wishes

Please give my regards to Kala

Looking forward to meet you on 15 July


Warm Regards,

Hcp


From: Waman Danait [mailto:waman.danait@gmail.com]
Sent: 28 June 2018 23:07
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dear Mr. Parekh,
I wish to congratulate you on completing 85 Years of a very distinguished life and a great career.
Kala and I wish you many more years of a healthy and peaceful family life.
With warm regards
Yours Sincerely

Waman Danait

RE: Re. Greetings.


Dear Larry

Many thanks for your good wishes


Warm Regards,


hcp


From: Larry Neeff [mailto:larryneeff@hotmail.com]
Sent: 28 June 2018 02:58
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: Re. Greetings.

Dear Mr. Parekh,
Best wishes for your birthday today and God's blessings for the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Larry Neeff
(L&T --- PGW)

FW: TIME TO GET INTO FOURTH GEAR



Warm Regards,

Hemen Parekh
+91 98675 50808

From: Hemen Parekh [mailto:hcp@recruitguru.com]
Sent: 29 June 2018 12:28
To: Cabinet Ministers; 'Haridas Shenoy'; 'Pradeep Talpade'; 'Indrajit Sethi'
Cc: 'ssbhalla@gmail.com'; 'ceo-niti@nic.in'; BJP National Executive; 'bibek.debroy@gov.in'; 'ashima@igidr.ac.in'; 'rathin@nipfp.org.in'; 'rr1@nipfp.org.in'; 'ratanp.watal@gov.in'; 'skumar@eesl.co.in.'; vdwivedi@eesl.co.in; jsaujla@eesl.co.in; 'hcp@recruitguru.com'; 'siam@siam.in'; assocham@nic.in; info@cii.com; 'Gurudatt Kundapurkar'
Subject: TIME TO GET INTO FOURTH GEAR

Electric  Vehicles  : How to Kick Start


LiveMint  ( 29 June ) carries following news :


Panel backs sops for firms building EV charging points

Highlights of recommendations made by the Committee  :

[ A ]

Expenses incurred by manufacturing companies in setting up charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) across the country should be considered an activity within the ambit of corporate social responsibility (CSR)


[ B  ]

The committee’s report also said that higher depreciation on electric vehicles is required [  50%, against the current 15%  , for a period of 5 years ]


[ C  ]

Weighted deductions for investments in the electric mobility space.



[  D  ]


Discounted rate of lending for acquisition of electric vehicles,



[  E  ]

Further tightening of fuel efficiency norms





I am happy that these recommendations coincide with some ( though not all ) of the suggestions that I made in my following email to the Cabinet Ministers / NITI Aayog :

PIYUSH PLAN ?  [  27  March  2016  ]




This email covers my suggestions in respect of :


  #   TIME  FRAME  for  CHANGE-OVER

#    DISPOSAL  OF  EXISTING  VEHICLES

#    CHARGING  STATIONS

#    FINANCING

#    INCENTIVE  FOR  CAR  MANUFACTURERS  AND  CAR  OWNERS

#    GENERAL / GLOBAL  INCENTIVES


Apart from this , I sent following suggestions :


#   Technology for Rapid Charging of Lithium-ion Batteries  [ 15  Aug  2016  ]




#   Introduction of “ Bike Share Taxies “  [ 18 Aug  2016  ]


  
#   Abolition of Corporate Income Tax for EV Eco-System  [  22  Sept  2016  ]





#   For a paradigm shift , invite TESLA   [  10  Feb  2017  ]




#   Battery Charging through Induction Power Transfer at Bus Stops  [ 28 April 2017 ]





#   Solar Panels charging Li-ion Batteries of Electric Cars  [  04  May  2017  ]




#    Incentivizing E-Vehicles through REVERSE  TOLL on highways  [  07 May 2017 ]




#   “ Owning  vs  Leasing “ of  5 Lakh Electric  Cars for Government  [  16  Aug  2017  ]



#    EV ‘s  impact  on  Environment  [  17  Aug  2017  ]





#   Light Load Carrying ( LLC ) Bicycle Overhead Tracks ( BOT )  [  03  Sept  2017  ]





#    Invite  the  Dutch – and the German  [  16  Oct  2017  ]





#     Reduce  GST  on Lithium-ion Batteries  [  02 Nov  2017  ]




#    E Car selling for 70 % of Petrol Car price  ?  [  07  Nov  2017  ]





#     Tax  Incentives  for  Electric  Cars  [  20  Dec  2017  ]





#    Summary  of  All  these  Suggestions  [  27  Dec  2017  ]





29  June  2018




Wednesday, 27 June 2018

RE: Happy Birthday Sir!!!


Mitchelle,

I cannot find the right words to thank you appropriately for your sentiments , except to say :

“  Give unto others what you might have received from me ; only multiplied many times “


Hcp


From: Mitchelle [mailto:mitchelle@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 27 June 2018 09:25
To: Hemen Parekh
Cc: 3pgroup
Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Sir!!!

Dear Sir,

Happy Birthday and Wishing You Tons of Good Health, Happiness and Success !

I’d like to Dedicate this Ode To you  From the Famous Movie “To Sir with Love” From All of Us …

To Sir with Love

Those schoolgirl days of telling tales and biting nails are gone
But in my mind I know they will still live on and on
But how do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?
It isn't easy, but I'll try

If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters
That would soar a thousand feet high 'To Sir, With Love'

The time has come for closing books and long last looks must end
A Mentor who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong
That's a lot to learn, but what can I give in return?

If you wanted the moon I would try to make a start
But I would rather you let me say 'To Sir, With Love'

In Awe and Inspiration Always……

Mitchelle



From: Hetal Haria [mailto:hetal@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 9:04 AM
To: Hemen Parekh
Cc: 3pgroup
Subject: Happy Birthday Sir!!!

Dear Sir,

May there be Smiles & Lots of Sunshine… Wishing you plenty of Wonderful moments to treasure all year long!!!






FW: Seeking Opportunities


Hi,
I'm looking for a change and seek opportunities to head a digital or e-commerce role. I'm also open to leadership positions in brand/organizations with strong focus on digital. I have over 15 years of professional experience, and a bulk of my experience has been in digital marketing & strategy, e-commerce & sales.
I've had a very successful professional stint, was a recipient of the Mahindra Best Practice (the jury comprised of Anand Mahindra and other sector Presidents), and also counted as one of the top digital marketers in India (received commendations from the Digital CMO, World Brand Congress among others).
Location of the opening is not a constraint (prefer positions in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai) and I'm also open to international assignments. Let me know if you need a copy of CV. You may also contact me on my mobile.
Thanks and Regards,
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Mobile: (+91) 91670 86664
E-mail: arunn@stratadigital.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/arunn




RE: Happy Birthday Sir!!!


Many many thanks , Hemant and my regards to Aarti


Hcp


From: Hemant Juvekar [mailto:hemant@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 27 June 2018 09:58
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Sir!!!

Dear Hemen Sir (Dad)

Many many happy returns of the day.

You are the one person who always boosts up others with your act & living style with principals in life.

A role model of evergreen young man who wants to do so many things in life.

Me & Aarti wish you a very healthy, peaceful life with positive energy.

God bless.

Warm Regards,


Hemant Juvekar
+91 9152730485

From: 3pgroup@3pconsultants.co.in [mailto:3pgroup@3pconsultants.co.in] On Behalf Of Hemen Parekh
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 9:37 AM
To: Hetal Haria
Cc: 3pgroup
Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Sir!!!

Dear Colleagues


Many thanks to all of you . Your good wishes will keep me going !


Hcp



From: Hetal Haria [mailto:hetal@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 27 June 2018 09:04
To: Hemen Parekh
Cc: 3pgroup
Subject: Happy Birthday Sir!!!

Dear Sir,

May there be Smiles & Lots of Sunshine… Wishing you plenty of Wonderful moments to treasure all year long!!!