Captain G.R. Gopinath is an unusual industry leader. Whether it was setting up Air Deccan to get train-travelers in the air or jumping into the fray of Indian politics, Gopinath does not merely put his money where his mouth is – he takes his mouth to the scene of action.
Unsurprisingly then, he has been an active and provocative columnist down the years. Nothing is off the table for him, not business rivals, nor political bosses. He meditates on yoga and farming, on caste and religion, he tears down the flaws in Indian aviation policy and he snipes at politicians who play Indians for their votes. He is honest about corruption, he is angry at the system and he is a believer in the power of entrepreneurship.
Gopinath’s is a brave and important voice in Indian business and media. You Cannot Miss This Flight is a selection of his writings in the past decade and a bit. As thought-provoking as they are delightful, these essays capture the breadth of Captain Gopinath’s interests and the depth of his commitment.