Clik here to view.
Star Wars 2019: The Force Goes To Work...
After the astounding success of Star Wars Part 7: The Force Awakens, here is some carefully leaked information about the next two episodes in the new trilogy which will be called: Star Wars Part 8:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The 'Charlie Hebdo' Conundrum
Popular French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which was attacked by terrorists last year on grounds of publicly disrespecting Islam, has once again made the headlines. On the anniversary of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Letting Go Of The Fear Of Change
If change is the only constant, why are we so scared of it? With every passing moment our cells are dividing to make way for something new. It is not wrong to say that the existing order thrives on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Heartful Approach To Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
If you're like the majority of the population, the New Year probably arrived with great fanfare and plans for the future. This year would be the one you resolved - you'd shed the pounds, you'd be more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Makes Shah Rukh Khan The Brightest Star Of Them All
There is a certain refreshing kind of intellect that one always associates with Shah Rukh Khan. It is significant to suggest that he reflects a particular kind of intellect because in India we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Learning And Unlearning To Be A Mom
It was just a few months back when I was tossing and turning, unable to sleep on my makeshift bed inside a darkened cabin, the sky an inky blue outside. I was feeling angry at myself. It had been two...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Here's What I Found In My Hunt For A Macanese Souvenir
I've travelled to many places but my goal remains the same in every journey -- to bring back a souvenir unique to that place. From Paris, I brought a music box that played "C'est La Vie", a postcard...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Podcast: The Historical, Commercial & Culinary Importance Of Sesame
A food that has been around for civilisations. A food that found its way into ancient medicine. A food that was a valuable trade commodity. And, a food that can be the star ingredient or an invisible...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The One Fear That's Keeping You From Following Your Heart
I'm now in my 30s, and have accumulated a bunch of experiences in the journey so far. One tough move for me was to take the plunge and follow my calling. It took me a year or maybe more than that to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Proven Cure For Appreciation Deficit Disorder
I don't know much about ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) but I strongly believe that as a society we have a serious problem with Appreciation Deficit Disorder!. Most of us are experts at criticism and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Makes Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan Effective People [BOOK EXCERPT]
Who is an effective person? "Anyone who uses his or her talent to help others and makes a difference," says Dr T V Rao in a new book, Effective People, published by Random House India, which draws...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 Mobile Trends That Will Create A Buzz In 2016
The mobile phone has been the star of the year 2015 and will continue to shine through 2016. In my opinion, these are the key trends that will drive the mobile marketing industry in the coming year. 1....
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Top 7 Bangalore Food Discoveries Of 2015
The last year was an exceptionally delicious one for me, filled with discoveries of new places (and rediscoveries of old ones) and surprising recipes. 1. Avarekai Mela The year 2015 started off with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Skills Development Can Help Reinvent India
Developing the skills of India's growing youth population holds the key to the world's second-most populous country making the much-longed-for transition to a developed nation. Skilling millions of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Home Is Where The Heart Is: 5 NRIs Who Led Change In India
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or the 'Non Resident Indian Day' is celebrated on 9 Jan every year to acknowledge the contribution of Indians living abroad in the development of India. To mark this event, here...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Walking Is A Workout For The Mind too
Walking is like meditation. It helps to focus the mind on a subject. Many people enjoy going for walks with friends or family, but for me, walking alone is the best for some quiet contemplation....
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Major Milestones To Expect On The Tech Road In 2016
I do not claim major predictive powers about the technology sector. But as we turn into a new year, there are a few trends across tech that are now broadly visible and it would be useful to keep a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Be Sad To Be Happy
Sadness can become a very, very enriching experience. You have to work on it. It is easy to escape from your sadness -- and all relationships ordinarily are escapes; one simply goes on avoiding it. And...
View ArticleClik here to view.
'Wazir': An Engaging Cinematic Experience
Wazir, directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, stars Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar in the pivotal roles. The movie's supporting cast includes the likes of Aditi Rao Hydari,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 'Volunteer Abroad' Destinations That I found Almost Impossible To Leave
Many young people take a gap year abroad, often as backpackers, to gain work experience internationally and to explore different places. Most such journeys come with a clear-cut itinerary and,...
View Article