Happy New Year 2021 & Annual Update

I hope you are all doing well and are safe from the terrible pandemic. The viral spread claimed its three millionth victim today. Like millions of others, I also lost one of my favourite uncles and other family and friends this year. So I want to start my New Year first by remembering them and thanking them for the part they played in my life. I am still in beautiful Vancouver, and the nature around me continues to remind me of how blessed I am. I have a lovely family and good health, so I can't express in words my gratitude for what I have. 

To say that 2020 was unpredictable would be an understatement. I feel it was more of a reminder of our life's fragility and transience. Personally, this year was one of immense self-growth and a test of empathy, patience and faith. Malhar, Helina and I spent a significant part of the year secluded at home with just each other for company, and we discovered our generosity for each other's whims and nuisances and our unlimited capacity to share. My parents moved to Singapore, and for the first time, their vulnerability made us scared and worried for them. Thankfully after many scares, they are now managing their life and looking forward to 2021. We also met a lot of nice people this year (many virtually) and started unique relationships that we hope to cherish in future.

Professionally, climate change and cleantech continue to play a vital role in my career. Additionally, I have also started getting excited about the senior care space and innovation opportunities in home-based community care. 2021 is poised to be an interesting year, and I hope we can stay in the present and rethink how we plan to live our lives. I hope we can prioritize what is real and build empathy and kindness for others and ourselves. Most importantly, I pray that we unite as a human race and stay grounded and resilient. 

Thank you all for being a part of my life - I realize that I am connected to you much more than I understood before and even though we may be physically isolated, what I have learnt from you is the biggest treasure I possess.