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Best work moment
Early morning, in the fresh air of Goa
Books on your bedside
Bhagvad Gita
Massage or workout to de-stress
Rock music
Favourite spirit
Islay malts: Port Ellen
Favourite wine
Chateau Margaux
Your ideal holiday
Botswana
Your sleeping ritual
Is erratic
Favourite TV show
The Wire
Favourite accessory
Good humour
Best gift received
My wife, Dipti
Best gift given
My children, Vikram and Isheta
Favourite cuisine
Goan and Japanese
What food items do you like to shop for?
Fresh fish and veggies in Goan markets; we also have wonderful organic and artisanal produce now in Goa
Newspaper TV channels and websites you prefer
Charlier Rose and Arnab Goswami. For websites, I like Bloomberg, Pulse, Ted, IMDB, Huffington Post
Where do you like to sit when eing driven? Upfront with driver or back seat like a sahib?
I just like to get home safely
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Sleep - unless I am reading a riveting book
What do you cook on your day off?
Eggs
Are you a beach or mountain person?
I like cooler climates
Your favourite city
Tokyo
What's your fragrance?
Creed Irish Tweed
You get your work clothes from
Akbar bhai of Gabbana and Brooks Brothers
The shoemaker you trust your sole with?
Geox
The gels and oils and lotions you swear by
Fresh cold pressed coconut oil from my farm in Goa
Your favourite evening wear
Jeans and a white cotton shirt. I prefer to keep it casual
What's your weekday breakfast like?
Green tea, almonds and fruit
And on weekends?
Eggs in every form, including 'Kejriwal'
Your current set of wheels
Mercedes-Benz 500
God for you is…
That which transcends the conscious plane - ultimate truth
At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Meaningful conversation; I discourage pointless chatter.
A few of your Goddesses are
Goddess Saraswati (and my mother Hira)
Alpha males you know
Math Halerwa (wild dog) in Kwondo. Talk about testosterone!
Your workout regime
Gardening
Your favourite motto
Satchidananda
Early morning, in the fresh air of Goa
Books on your bedside
Bhagvad Gita
Massage or workout to de-stress
Rock music
Favourite spirit
Islay malts: Port Ellen
Favourite wine
Chateau Margaux
Your ideal holiday
Botswana
Your sleeping ritual
Is erratic
Favourite TV show
The Wire
Favourite accessory
Good humour
Best gift received
My wife, Dipti
Best gift given
My children, Vikram and Isheta
Favourite cuisine
Goan and Japanese
What food items do you like to shop for?
Fresh fish and veggies in Goan markets; we also have wonderful organic and artisanal produce now in Goa
Newspaper TV channels and websites you prefer
Charlier Rose and Arnab Goswami. For websites, I like Bloomberg, Pulse, Ted, IMDB, Huffington Post
Where do you like to sit when eing driven? Upfront with driver or back seat like a sahib?
I just like to get home safely
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Sleep - unless I am reading a riveting book
What do you cook on your day off?
Eggs
Are you a beach or mountain person?
I like cooler climates
Your favourite city
Tokyo
What's your fragrance?
Creed Irish Tweed
You get your work clothes from
Akbar bhai of Gabbana and Brooks Brothers
The shoemaker you trust your sole with?
Geox
The gels and oils and lotions you swear by
Fresh cold pressed coconut oil from my farm in Goa
Your favourite evening wear
Jeans and a white cotton shirt. I prefer to keep it casual
What's your weekday breakfast like?
Green tea, almonds and fruit
And on weekends?
Eggs in every form, including 'Kejriwal'
Your current set of wheels
Mercedes-Benz 500
God for you is…
That which transcends the conscious plane - ultimate truth
At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Meaningful conversation; I discourage pointless chatter.
A few of your Goddesses are
Goddess Saraswati (and my mother Hira)
Alpha males you know
Math Halerwa (wild dog) in Kwondo. Talk about testosterone!
Your workout regime
Gardening
Your favourite motto
Satchidananda
Raj Salgaocar
Managing Director, VM Salgaocar group of companies