Samir Kumar Jha

10th March; 🌟 Bharat Diamond Bourse - Proudly Hosted the 1st Edition of BIMSTEC's Future Leaders 🌟 We were honored to welcome the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme delegation at BDB! Mr. Anoop Mehta set the tone with an inspiring speech, highlighting India's diamond industry prowess & BIMSTEC's potential 🇮🇳💎 Distinguished young professionals from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Bhutan, Myanmar & Bangladesh explored one of the world's largest diamond trading centers, gaining insights into BDB's global role, India's leadership in gems & jewelry, and industry innovation 🚀 A big thank you to Dr. P. Anbalagan, Principal Secretary- Industry, Investment & Services Government of Maharashtra & Ministry of External Affairs for fostering regional partnerships & inspiring future leaders! 🙏 @Dev_Fadnavis @SecIndustry_GoM @MEAIndia @GJEPCIndia #BIMSTEC #YoungProfessionals #DiamondTrade #BharatDiamondBourse #IndiaDiamonds #RegionalCooperation #FutureLeaders

Today March 7th, I had the distinct honor of attending a lecture delivered by His Excellency @alexstubb, President of Finland, at the University of Mumbai. The event was impeccably organized, and President Stubb's address was both insightful and remarkably eloquent. Gratitude to Mr. Eric, Consulate General Finland in Mumbai and Team Mr. Anoop Mehta, President of the Bharat Diamond Bourse, was also present at the event. President Stubb's publication, "Triangle of Power," and his speech on "Rebalancing the New World Order - Multilateral Cooperation in the Age of Fragmentation" were particularly noteworthy, offering a compelling forward-looking perspective towards 2026. Sincerely, @ErikafHllstrm1 @FinlandinIndia @FinlandinMumbai @alexstubb @DrSJaishankar @vinivdvc @WalterCrasto @MumbaiUni

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🇮🇳 Sad news: 26-2-26 India mourns Maj Maroof Raza (Retd), Today India lost soldier-scholar Maj Maroof Raza (Retd) today. A Grenadiers veteran turned strategic affairs expert, his life bridged military service & insightful analysis. From counter-insurgency ops to hosting “Line of Duty,” he brought clarity to defence discourse. A legacy of courage & dedication. Condolences to his family. 🙏🏵️

It was 3 pm at Swargadwar cremation ground in Puri. Sabyasachi, 35 years old, who was a Vice President in a big software company in America, came straight from the airport to the cremation ground. His father, Pradipta Mishra, 75 years old, had passed away the previous night. Sabyasachi was holding an expensive laptop bag and wearing Ray Ban glasses. He looked very busy and kept checking his watch again and again. Tarun from Moksha Event Management, a funeral service company, was standing there. He had arranged everything. The wood was ready, the priest had been called, and Pradipta Mishra’s body was bathed and prepared. Sabyasachi arrived. He looked at his father’s face. Two drops of tears fell from his eyes. He asked Tarun, “Mr Tarun, is everything ready? I have to catch a return flight at 6 pm. I have an important meeting tomorrow. Please finish this quickly.” Tarun was shocked but quietly nodded. The rituals were completed. Sabyasachi lit the funeral fire. Smoke rose into the sky. Then he took Tarun aside and took out his checkbook. He said, “Tarun, thank you. You arranged everything well. What is your bill? Fifty thousand or one lakh? Tell me the amount, I will write the cheque now. I cannot come again. Please also take care of the ashes.” Tarun smiled strangely and said, “Sir, there is no need to pay. Your bill has already been paid.” Sabyasachi was confused. “Already paid? Who paid? Did my uncle pay?” Tarun replied, “No sir. Five years ago, your father came to our office. He was very sick and could hardly walk. He asked us, what is your package? Will you manage everything so that my son does not face any problem?” “We explained everything to him. That same day he deposited fifty thousand rupees in advance. He also gave me this letter. He told me, when my son comes, give him this letter. And if he does not come, you perform my last rites.” Tarun gave the letter to Sabyasachi. With shaking hands, Sabyasachi opened it. In his father’s weak handwriting, it was written: “Dear Sabyasachi, My son, I know you are very busy. In America you may not even get time to breathe. I know when you hear about my death, you will be worried. Will I get leave? Will I get a ticket? What about my meeting? These questions will trouble you. Son, your time and career are very important. I raised you so that you can win the world. Do not suffer loss for the body of an old man. That is why I have arranged everything for my death in advance. I have already paid this organization. They will manage everything. If you come, good. If you do not come, I will not be angry. I have only one request. When you were small and I dropped you at school, I never left your hand. Today when you light my funeral fire, may your hand not shake. Return soon. Your wife will be waiting. Yours, Baba” After reading the letter, the checkbook fell from Sabyasachi’s hand into the mud. In that cremation ground, where the sound of burning wood was heard, Sabyasachi’s pride and career also turned into ashes. He fell on his knees. “Baba, forgive me, Baba.” He held Tarun’s feet and cried, “Tarun, I do not want to go back to America. I want to stay with my father. I earned crores of rupees, but in the end I became a beggar. My father was thinking about my meeting even at the time of his death, and I was paying for his last rites?” That day Sabyasachi did not catch his flight. He sat the whole night in front of the burning pyre. Because in the end he understood: Prepaid can be for a SIM card. But a father’s love is never prepaid. A father’s love is endless, and no money in the world can repay it. Lesson: No matter how big you become in the world, no matter how much money you earn, when the parents who once changed your clothes need you at the end of their life, do not turn your face away. Any company can perform the funeral. But tears cannot be bought from outside. Those tears should come only from blood relations.

13th Feb 2026 An honour to attend His Majesty The King's Birthday Party at Taj Landends! BDB Security Brass Band's melodies set the perfect tone. Celebrating the UK-India partnership at its peak post-#UKIndiaFTA. #KBP2026 showcased the depth of our special relationship. Cheers! 🇮🇳🇬🇧 @UKinIndia @HMTCSouthAsia @ScotDevInt

🇯🇵🇮🇳 Delighted to welcome the esteemed Governor Mr.Yamaguchi Yoshinori of Saga Prefecture, Japan, and distinguished Japanese dignitaries to Bharat Diamond Bourse! 💎✨ Honored by their visit. Our Board members Mr. Milan Parikh, Kiran Gandhi ji, Mahesh Vaghani ji, and Arun Shah ji presented.. A grand Guard of Honour with the National Anthems of both nations. They were flabbergasted to see our cutting-edge infrastructure: BDB, MDMA, GJEPC, and Indian Customs. 🏛️🇮🇳 Thanks to Security & Brass Band of BDB-DSFS for Wonderful Presentation... @SAGAJAPAN @Dev_Fadnavis @GJEPCIndia @chairmanofgjepc #IndiaJapanPartnership #BharatDiamondBourse #DiplomaticVisit 🚀" @JapanAmbIndia

Certain social media handles are misrepresenting data and indulging in rumour-mongering regarding cases of missing and kidnapped children. We categorically deny these claims. Action, including the registration of FIRs against those deliberately spreading false information and creating public panic, is under process.

28th Dec 2025 What a Sunday morning! ✨ Had the privilege of attending and managing the KISNA Diamond Marathon 2025 at BDB — a powerful step towards the Swachh Bharat mission. The Kisna Marathon is ambitiously aiming for a Guinness World Record: a 5 km run happening simultaneously across 57 cities. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌍 Same Date & Same Time.... 1. 21KM at 6AM 2. 10KM at 0630AM 3. 05KM at 7AM Honored that our event was graced by veteran actor Mr. Manoj Joshi as Chief Guest, and by Mr. Amit Pratihari, MD of GIA, along with many distinguished guests. I was proud to join them in flagging off the marathon. 🇮🇳✨ Thanks to everyone who ran, volunteered, and supported this movement for cleanliness and community fitness — together we make change happen. 🙌 Please feel free to tag: @ManojJoshiActor (Manoj Joshi) @AmitPratihari (Amit Pratihari / GIA) @KisnaMarathon (KISNA Diamond Marathon) @SwachhBharat (Swachh Bharat Mission) @GIAIndia #KisnaDiamondMarathon #SwachhBharat #GuinnessAttempt #CommunityRun #BDB #RunForCleanliness

26th Dec 2025 Honoured to Welcome Shri Rajesh Agarwal, IAS, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India, to the Diamond Centre of the World – Bharat Diamond Bourse! 🇮🇳💎 He was warmly received by BDB President & GJEPC Chairman, alongside industry leaders and Board of Directors. Robust trade discussions ensued, with the Board and stalwarts applauding Govt. for India Assuming the Chair of Kimberley Process (KP) in 2026. We showcased our state-of-the-art Infrastructure & Security Command Centre, detailing its creation and our relentless efforts to maintain world-class security standards. Honoured to present him the 41st Year BDB Commemorative Postal Stamp! @RajeshAgarwalIAS @DoC_GOI @MCI_GovIndia @SEEPZSEZ @GJEPC_India @BDBOfficial #BharatDiamondBourse #KimberleyProcess #Diamonds #MakeInIndia

Thrilled to announce that Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) won the "Excellence in Surveillance" award at the IFSEC Awards 2025, held at Pragati Maidan, Delhi on the 11th! We were shortlisted among 19 and emerged as the winner 🏆. A huge thank you for all the Team, Management, Jury & Family Members for your unwavering support and trust. #IFSECAwards2025 #ExcellenceInSurveillance #BDBWins @IFSEC @BharatDiamondBourse

So it was not a cylinder blast as originally claimed. It’s clearly a short circuit that led to the Goa fire. This makes it evident that if proper fire sprinklers would have been in place all the lives would have been saved! #GoaFireTragedy #firesprinkler @FSAIIndia @VinodKapse

05th Dec, Friday The OSAC Annual General Meeting 2025 is now underway in vibrant Hyderabad! Distinguished guests include Mr. B. Shivdhar Reddy, IPS, Director General of Police, Telangana; Mr. Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of Police, Telangana; and Ms. Laura William, US Consul General Hyderabad, joined by many other esteemed dignitaries and delegates. Despite challenges from Indigo flight cancellations, hundreds of dedicated security, risk, and cyber professionals are fully engaged in the event. A detailed post-event summary will be shared soon, and we send our heartfelt best wishes to the OSAC Hyderabad Chapter! #OSAC2025 #HyderabadEvent #SecurityProfessionals #CyberSecurity #GlobalCollaboration

4th Dec; 🌟 What an absolutely inspiring day at the magnificent 9th - 2 Day International Research Conference on Behavioral Sciences in Business Strategy! Had the extraordinary privilege of listening to world-class researchers and distinguished speakers whose brilliant insights left me intellectually enriched. A heartfelt shoutout to the exceptional Mr. Shirish Inamdar– your eloquence and expertise were truly captivating alongside Finland Deputy Consul General Dr. Eva Nilsson! 🎯 Deeply grateful to Dr. Swati Lodha ji for the warmest Welcome and the dynamic Dean Dr. Manmeet Barve for creating such a vibrant academic atmosphere. What an honor to be felicitated alongside such esteemed personalities! 🏆 Boundless appreciation to MET Institute of Management for orchestrating such a phenomenal platform for knowledge and excellence! 🚀 #BehavioralSciences #BusinessStrategy #ResearchConference #METedu #AcademicExcellence #Innovation #Leadership #InternationalConference @PankajB09793838 @drswatilodha @Manmeetbarve @METedu @shirishinamdar @FinlandinMumbai