Letter to Mr. Bahl and his reply !

Dear Mahesh - many many thanks for your very kind words. Cheers. Raghav
From: Mahesh Nadgaudi [maheshn@hdfclife.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 6:04 PM
To: Raghav Bahl
Subject: Superpower: The Amazing Race...! Indeed very empowering feel !

Dear Mr. Raghav Bahl
At the outset huge heart felt thanks for penning down one of the finest book of 2011;" Super Power, The Amazing Race between China's Hare and India's Tortoise ". Few days back I finished reading this book and it not just made me understand the current situation but kind of enlightened and empowered me. Time and again I reread some pages where you have in a subtle way compared mind-sets of politicians, entrepreneurs, social scientists, media professionals and common men with distinguished insights.Language is laconic and commentary about this game which is being played in Asia and followed by spectators all over the world specially the Westerners , is very unbiased.
From preface to the very end where you end up saying it is 50-50 now , it 's very gripping account of both economies and it in a positive way unleashes energy among readers. I personally have always admired the great leadership team you have built which has outstanding integrity, ethics and professionalism and we are die hard followers of both CNBC & CNN-IBN.
Coming back to your book , it has left kind of profound effect and it has the essence to be a good practical economic book for many Indians. Two books of the decade if I were to compile for which are good for Indians one would be " India after Gandhi " by Dr. Ramchandra Guha & the second is " Superpower " which is not just for business or corporate fraternity. I recommended to my colleagues and friends from different fields.
Many, many thanks for outstanding work. Wish you a very fine year end and wonderful, successful New Year ! :)
Would love to see you sometime may be with my CEO & MD Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry who happens to know you.



Warm Regards Always,
Mahesh Nadgaudi.
Area Manager- HNI and Strategic Business.
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co Ltd.


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