Why India needs its own DEI model
Introduction When Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) became buzzwords in Indian corporate circles, there was much to cheer as finally the under-represented groups could get a foothold in a sector...
View ArticleKumbh through my lens: Unveiling true happiness
The first light of dawn kissed the sky, painting it in shades of gold and rose as I stood by the sacred waters of the Ganga at Prayagraj during the holy Kumbh Mela. The river...
View ArticleThe future of tech is inclusive – Are we ready?
March 8th is here, and with it comes the annual flood of panel discussions, LinkedIn posts, corporate pledges, and the obligatory stock photo of a diverse group of women smiling at a computer screen....
View ArticleForgotten stepwell of Lohargal: Where iron melted, but stone was left to crumble
If you didn’t know where to look, you’d walk right past it—just another sunken cavity in a landscape that has stopped caring. No guides lead tourists to it, no plaques whisper its history. Once an...
View ArticleMake deals, not war
We need new ideas to keep the peace. The old ways keep failing the same old way. A famous writer, Bertolt Brecht, once said that war is just business by other means. He wrote this...
View ArticleImmoral of the story
Ranveer Allahbadia’s comment has sent waves of outrage across the country and beyond Two Twitterati, collectively known as Twits, discussing Ranveer Allahbadia. 1st Twit: The fellow should be forever...
View ArticleArresting thoughts
Can saying something against your country really be a crime? What about the right to free speech? These are big questions for our courts. In Navi Mumbai, a 14-year-old boy and his parents got in...
View ArticleArresting thoughts
How’s an ‘anti-national slogan’, however defined, a crime? What about the right to free speech? Once again, that undefined-in-law non-offence, ‘anti-India’ slogan, is a reason for police action. A...
View ArticleMake deals, not war
We need fresh perspectives on keeping the peace. Old ways will keep failing in old ways War is the continuation of business by other means, Brecht famously said, in his play, Mother Courage and Her...
View ArticleWhy you should ‘kill’ your mentor
By Narayani Ganesh Self-evolution begins with self-preservation and self-love, that is, love of own consciousness. This is the first step towards universal love and peace. An employee who thinks...
View ArticleCan we make more room in the house & be fair?
Much ado about delimitation that’s not expected till after the first Census post-2026. A lowdown on the kerfuffle and complications of the much-awaited formula for divvying up LS seats between states A...
View ArticleFarm subsidies threatening groundwater reserves & the future of long-term...
India has reportedly experienced a 500% increase in groundwater consumption over the past 50 years, making it one of the largest consumers of groundwater globally with rapid depletion of groundwater,...
View ArticleLeadership as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth
Fostering leadership can facilitate post-traumatic growth. How can organisations that work with survivors tap into this to enable community-driven change? Trauma often has lasting effects, impacting a...
View ArticleHow the BDC framework enables interview success
When competing for sub–2% acceptance roles—be it magic circle law, a bulge-bracket bank, a top-tier consulting spot, or even a coveted private equity position at firms like KKR or Blackstone—your...
View ArticleWhy most resolutions fail by February (and how to revive them)
Today is February 28th! The feeling of the New Year, by any stretch of the imagination, will also end now. By now, most resolutions are forgotten (Hey, kudos to you if yours have not!). Why...
View ArticleA V.R. filmmaker’s 2 cents: your ultimate guide to getting started
Hi there! If you’re reading this, you’re probably as intrigued by the immersive world of VR filmmaking as I am. Virtual reality has completely transformed how we tell stories, breaking down the...
View ArticleLanguage debate in India: No one should regret my school prioritized...
The language debate in India is flaring up again, and it takes me back to my journey. This story begins in 1999. Until the 10th grade, I studied in a Bihar Board (BSEB) school, where...
View ArticleBreaking the Trend
Sometimes, bringing in experts from outside the government is a good idea! Madhabi Puri Buch, the first woman to lead SEBI (India’s stock market regulator), finished her term last Friday. She made some...
View ArticlePeppa Ain’t A Person
On animated animal characters behaving like humans From Chengdu to Chennai, this may be the hottest news item as far as the kids are concerned – Peppa Pig is all set to get a new...
View ArticlePeppa’s Not a Person!
Why do cartoon animals act like people? From China to India, kids everywhere are excited—Peppa Pig is getting a new baby brother or sister! If you don’t know Peppa, she’s a super famous cartoon pig...
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