Opened Batting for Rotary Club of Calcutta at a Cricket Match played against Calcutta Club. Even though we lost, the camaraderie and fellowship among the players and their families made the game between two clubs having great legacy, a memorable experience.

It has been a privilege being part of the Board of Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In the photo I am seen with my colleagues from all over the world after a Board Meeting held at Amsterdam on 2nd April. One of the Agenda Items was impact of AI on the Accountancy Profession.

Being among Tulips at Keukenhof, Amsterdam is once in a life time experience. My state of mind is evident from the smile on my face.

It was a pleasure to attend the Leaders' Meet organised by EIRC of ICAI at Bengal Club, Kolkata recently. The insights and views shared were very thought provoking.

It was a pleasure to speak on Audit Quality at a Seminar organised by Guwahati Branch of ICAI on 3rd May at Guwahati. Interacting with fellow professionals was a thought provoking Experience.

It was a pleasure to address Chartered Accountants on the occasion of Accounting Standards Day Celebrations. ICAI has played a stellar role in developing Accounting Standards.

Being a Governing Body Member of the University, it was a privilege to be part of the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) A+ Celebration of Assam Down Town University.

It was a privilege interacting with Hon'ble Union Minister of Education Sri Dharmendra Pradhan at Sambalpur on 24th May. Full Credit to Jharsuguda and Sambalpur Branches of ICAI for having organised a Successful Conference.

Cyber Crimes was discussed at length by Ms Sanjukta Parasor, IPS, Inspector General, CID, Assam at a Conference organised by Guwahati Branch of ICAI on 30th May. It was a pleasure Chairing the Session.

Visiting Golden Temple at 4 am was a Unique Experience. The Darshan, chants, rituals and the feeling of being blessed made the visit memorable.

All the Past Presidents of ICAI who attended the Past Presidents Meet at Amritsar had to wear Turbans. Being in this attire was a pleasant Experience.

Sharing the dais with Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister at the Grand Hotel, New Delhi was a pleasure. The presence of the President, Vice President and other Council Members of ICAI was an icing on the cake.

It was a pleasure addressing more than 3000 CA Students at a CA Students Conference held at Biswa Bangla, Kolkata recently.

It was a pleasure speaking on Impact of AI at the Capital Market Conclave organised at Kolkata on 5th July. The Insights from representatives of NSE, ANMI and other esteemed professionals made the Experience Thought provoking.

The July, Special Edition of ‘The Chartered Accountant’ carried my write-up on ‘Navigating Ethics and Trust in the Age of AI’. Hope you find the same Relevant. resource.cdn.icai.org/86730cajournal…

Speaking on Audit Quality is always a pleasure. The pics show me address Chartered Accountants on the Subject at a Conference at Kolkata on 26th July.

It was a pleasure speaking on Navigating Ethics and Trust in the Age of AI at the National Stock Exchange Auditorium at Mumbai on 2nd August.

Catching the Bull by the Horn at National Stock Exchange, Mumbai.

It was a pleasure sharing my thoughts on Digital Transformation before more than 1000 Chartered Accountants at the Digital Transformation and Finance Summit organised by ICAI at Hyderabad on 7th August.

Addressed more than 1500 professionals at the AI Conference at Jaipur on 22nd August. My topic was Responsible AI: Navigating Ethics, Bias and Compliance in CA practice.