It was dusk when Rajeev Kumar stood in front of the rusting gate, hesitating like a man caught between two times. The narrow alley behind him stretched like a forgotten memory, and the modest house before him looked weary, as if carrying years of quiet battles. He knocked on the door. He heard a creaking … Continue reading The Equity of Guilt
Return Ticket
“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
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
Serve – A Book by BS Nagesh
Reading Serve is an edifying experience. It is not just about the author’s proficiency of the Retail industry, but a profound exploration of ethics, customer-centricity and most importantly, service. The book delves into the essential value of serving others, in-turn offering outstanding customer experience and satisfaction. With service at its heart, the book is aptly … Continue reading Serve – A Book by BS Nagesh
Goodnight, Vienna
I commenced reading in 2025 with this captivating novel by Marius Gabriel and concluded it today. It was one of the 2025 reading goals to finish a book on the first day of the year. While it is a work of fiction, it presents a remarkably authentic portrayal of World War II and the efforts … Continue reading Goodnight, Vienna
My first month at Trrain
During my ILSS Leadership Program last year, there were a few key statements that really stood out as we learned about the Social Sector:- Compared to the Corporate Sector, the Social Sector has 10 times the complexity and one-tenth the resources.- Social Sector needs a systemic change, not just band-aid solutions.- There are no silver … Continue reading My first month at Trrain
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
Learning about social sector
Daily writing promptWhat have you been working on?View all responses After almost three decades in Corporate Sector, I am now transitioning to the social sector in India. For the last month or so, I am trying to read on India's social sector - its challenges, opportunities, and span. The social sector is vast, in need … Continue reading Learning about social sector
The sound of thought 