“Due to the delay, the train is running out of water. An unscheduled stoppage has been approved at your station, make sure to service it when it arrives”. The wireless device on his table sputtered. He confirmed that he will have the arrangements in place, and then hung up. The express train would arrive at … Continue reading Return Ticket
Musings
Samaaj, Bazaar, Sarkaar – A tripod for societal holy grail
I have recently completed reading “Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar - A citizen-first approach” by Rohini Nilekani, a renowned author and philanthropist. This book comprises her essays and speeches, shedding light on her philanthropic endeavors over the past several years. The central theme of the book is the paramount importance of maintaining harmony between the three pillars … Continue reading Samaaj, Bazaar, Sarkaar – A tripod for societal holy grail
Our Professional Rubicons
When Julius Caesar was the governor of Gaul, he discovered that unless he hastened back to Rome, he risked being marginalised in the power dynamics of the Roman Empire. The river Rubicon, which separated the Roman Empire from Gaul, presented him with a dilemma: crossing it would be seen as a massive revolt against his … Continue reading Our Professional Rubicons
Human-centered decision-making for Corporate Sector
Human-centered decision-making is usually an unheard of, or at most a buzzword in corporate sector. In the human-centered design process, the creators of products, customer journeys, and even policies immerse themselves in the lives and perspectives of real people. Thinking from the viewpoint of the end-user of the product or the process is inherent to … Continue reading Human-centered decision-making for Corporate Sector
Life and Death
Although they were inseparable friends, Life and Death were as distinct as Cheese and Tar. Life was always cheerful with a bright sparkle in her eyes. One meeting with her would fill anyone with positivity and hope. Death on the other hand, was extremely fearsome and revolting. People were extremely fearful of him and dreaded … Continue reading Life and Death
𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔
Self-improvement is not today’s mantra, but has never been so ubiquitous as today. Leadership is a sought-after skill and the shelves of bookstores and digital libraries are adorned with management and self-help books.These books share the wisdom and experiences of seasoned professionals and thought leaders into easy-to-understand language. They offer practical advice, frameworks, and case … Continue reading 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔
धर्मयुद्ध
“हे धर्मयुद्ध आहे. आणि हे युद्ध जिंकायचं असेल, तर आपल्याला पूर्ण क्षमतेनं लढावं लागेल. पण त्या दृष्टीनं आपली तयारी झाली आहे, असं मला तरी वाटत नाही. तुम्हा प्रत्येकाकडे काहीतरी एक असाधारण युद्धकला आहे. त्याचा युद्धात उपयोग निश्चितच होईल. पण मानवी पैलू पडतात, तेंव्हा त्यात दोष देखील तयार होतात, आपल्यातही आहेत. ते तसेच ठेवून युद्ध जिंकण्याचा … Continue reading धर्मयुद्ध
Why Work Friendships Are Lifelong
Somebody once told me – There are no friendships at work. People at workplaces are just colleagues, not friends. Those are professional relationships and should fade away when people stop being colleagues. Her argument was that there is no emotional dimension at work, which is essential for friendships. Looking back at my career, I can … Continue reading Why Work Friendships Are Lifelong
The sound of thought 