"“It’s impossible to run a business in this town. Corruption, nepotism, cronyism – you name it, it’s here.” “So was Ashu Kaur an example of nepotism?” “Because she was Tara Singh’s granddaughter? Actually, she was a good worker, smart, knew her stuff. And she didn’t mind getting her hands dirty.” “What does that mean?” “You’re not from India, are you?” “Singapore.” The American calmed down immediately. “Now there’s a place I like to do business. Clean, organised, honest, efficient and no slums on the doorstep.”"
January 1, 1970
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