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It Was Hard Work That Got Me To Where I Am, Not Fate
When Napoleon was a young soldier, he visited a renowned palm reader to ask if he would ever become Emperor. The palm reader told him dismissively that he didn't have a fate line. Napoleon drew his...
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The Flip Side Of Charity And The Charitable
I would like to believe that I am a reasonably good human being. I do not raise my hand on my children. Voices are raised to glass-shattering levels sometimes, but never the hand. Believe me, that is a...
View ArticleIt's A Shame We In India Do Not Actively Reuse, Reduce Or Recycle
Reuse Reduce Recycle. Every American grows up with this slogan. Starting from pre-schoolers to senior citizens, everybody tries to do their bit for the planet. Even though it has been years since I've...
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5 Reasons Why My IoT Startup Failed
After five months of toiling 14-hour days, making a hardware IoT product from scratch and spending thousands of dollars of 'other people's money', my two co-founders and I woke up with a jolt. It...
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'Pyaasa': Remembering A Timeless Classic
Pyaasa, a 1957 drama movie directed and produced by the great Guru Dutt, presents the poignant tale of a struggling poet, named Vijay, ostracised by a hypocritical society that faces no qualms in...
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Pictures: A Peek Into The Lives Of The 'Third Gender'
Unlike transgender communities in many Western countries, hijras in India are a gender identity organised around both Hinduism and Islam, and as a result, they have historically been respected for...
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Why Pakistan Must Shun Myanmar Or Recognize Israel
The Rohingya Muslim situation offers Pakistan two distinct choices: It can either sever diplomatic ties with Myanmar over the "slow genocide," or recognize the Jewish State of Israel as extending to...
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Meri Maggi, A Curious Tale of Brand Loyalty
By Nidhi Mahesh With Maggi off the shelves, 'end of an era' posted a friend on Facebook and within minutes there were several more responding in affirmation, sharing a feeling of loss. Yes, despite the...
View ArticleFive Videos That Prove Meditation Is The New Brain Medicine
June 21st 2015 marked the first official International Day of Yoga as declared by United Nations recognising the holistic benefits of the timeless ancient practice. With technological advancements,...
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Are Women Poor Negotiators?
By Ruma Biswas "You run a negotiation skills program?" the executive did a double take and looked at me with honest surprise. Seeing that he was caught open mouthed, he collected himself and gave me a...
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Why I Decided To Return Swades
"Alright Mohan. Go light your bulb." - Swades (2004) Every Indian student abroad will agree that So do you think you will come back? is the most consistent question that comes their way from folks back...
View ArticleMake (Entrepreneurs) In India
India seems to be doing better than it was a couple of years ago. The Modi government has been launching one initiative after another, supporting the country's business and economy. While some...
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Urmi Foundation: A Ray Of Hope For Mumbai's Differently-Abled Slum Kids
Six years ago, Jayashree Alte, a resident of the Chembur slums, gave birth to a boy. Ganesh was a happy, healthy baby for the first two days of his life. A severe epileptic attack changed everything...
View ArticleWhat Is The Alternative To A Bad Deal With Iran?
The June 30 deadline for a comprehensive settlement between Iran and the P5+1 over the former's nuclear programme is just around the corner - with the possibility of another extension - and while the...
View Article5 Ways To Avoid Falling Prey To Financial Fraud
Imagine getting a call from your bank from a senior relationship manager. The relationship manager says that there has been fraudulent activity happening on your account, and as a result, needs to...
View ArticleHow Brands Can Be Vibrant On The Social Media Platform
Social media has become an inseparable part of the modern individual's life. It not only is the prime source of entertainment these days, but also provides information and awareness. Brands use it as...
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Two Years On, Kedarnath Flood Survivors Contend With Drying Funds, Receding Hope
Two years ago, in June 2013, Kedarnath, a pilgrimage centre cradled in the Himalayan mountains, witnessed the worst ever natural disaster to hit the state of Uttarakhand. Flash floods wiped out many...
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In The Mother's Sandals: Remembering Sister Nirmala
Sister Nirmala, the daughter of a Hindu Brahmin Army officer of Nepalese origin, was all but unknown when she succeeded the late Mother Teresa as the head of the Missionaries of Charity. As she was...
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Charles Correa And The Power Of The Innards
It's been a day of reading the detailed obituaries of Charles Correa in various newspapers and e-zines and seeing the picture of Kanchenjunga, the building I have called home for several years now,...
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What You Should Eat: Decoding The Indian Plate
If most international diet guidelines leave you scratching your head and wondering where your dal, roti, sabzi and mithai fit in, use this guide to ensure that you're filling your plate with the best...
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