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
Success is subjective
Daily writing promptWhen you think of the word "successful," who's the first person that comes to mind and why?View all responses Success is relative, and its definition could vary from person to person. For some, success is wealth, for some it is fame, educational qualifications, family, etc. Are they all success measurements? Certainly. But there … Continue reading Success is subjective
All anonymous names.
Who are your favorite artists? They built the pyramids, the beautiful city of ancient Rome, and the magnificent and majestic temples of South India. We will never knows their names, age, religion, etc., but they gave everything to the cause they worked for. And all this for a pittance. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai How can … Continue reading All anonymous names.
The sound of thought 