World Bank Report - Global Economic Prospects 2015

Global Economic Prospects | January 2015

 

Having Fiscal Space and Using It

The global economy is still struggling to gain momentum as many high-income countries continue to grapple with legacies of the global financial crisis and emerging economies are less dynamic than in the past.

Global growth in 2014 was lower than initially expected, continuing a pattern of disappointing outturns over the past several years. Growth picked up only marginally in 2014, to 2.6 percent, from 2.5 percent in 2013. Beneath these headline numbers, increasingly divergent trends are at work in major economies.

Remembering Zulfi Tyebjee

Family and Friends of Dear Zulfi

Its been around 45 years now for most of us classmates, that we first got to know each other at Cathedral School. Some of us even before that. We were born 5 decades ago as dear Zulfi was on May 25th 1964. And now to think that he will not be with us in person any more, will take a while to settle in.

Zulfi was creative and a non-conformist. We shared a common view that friends & friendships were a very important aspect of life, which must be worked on. We were both average students and by and large simple kids. He was mischievous and I was relatively `seedha'. But to my good fortune, I learnt a bit from him over the years and  have thus enjoyed life and enjoyed knowing dear Zulfi.

When we were approaching the year 2001 and were preparing for our first reunion, having completed 20 years of graduating from class 10 at school, Zulfi made great efforts at working on building our class list. The INTERNET in India was only a couple of years old then and we had to do the job without any fancy social media platforms. His zest and drive were a big source of strength and motivation to bring our class together. Further, this converted to driving me to play a larger role for the Alumni Association of Cathedral School, which comprises of a robust network of ex-Cathedralites.

Zulfi and I met from time to time or spoke on phone. We often argued and disagreed. But very specifically reminded each other that we loved one another and that our friendship meant a lot to us. This is something important that he has left behind for me to cherish as also the memento he made for me called the `Toos Trophy for Friendship'.  

Thus, it is important to express our affection for each other as friends, as most often, modern day schedules and pressures make us complacent towards this.

Thanks to Zulfi we know his family, his mother Zubi aunty, brother Kumail, wife Shernaz and daughter Leia whom he has left behind as friends for us to love, respect and appreciate.

My dear Zulfi. You have left us way too soon. If this was not a formal memorial and condolence gathering, then just as other friends of yours, I too would have expressed my displeasure at your untimely departure, with a stronger sentiment, as often exchanged between us. We are indeed very sad that you have left us but do believe that in our minds and hearts you will live on forever. I will not refer to the `spirits' aspect as this is not the occasion to do so. But do urge you, our friend, to rest in peace, well assured that we will always celebrate your life and our friendship with happy memories. May God bless your soul. To all of us here today, may God give us the strength and fortitude to bear your sad and sudden departure from our midst. 

(At the condolence meeting this evening) 

Our friend Zulfi Tyebjee is no more

With deep sorrow I announce the sad and sudden demise of Zulfi Tyebjee my Cathedral School Classmate (1981 ICSE 1983 ISC, Savage House) He had a heart attack last night 18.01.15 at 11.30pm. Condolences to Shernaz Tyebjee Leia Tyebjee Kumail Tyebjee and the larger family. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral at Chandanwadi Crematorium —  today 19 January - at 3.30pm.

A condolence meeting will be held from 5pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday January 20th, 2015 at the Rewa Apartment Gardens, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGES http://bit.ly/zulfi_t

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