“I have often had to eat my own words, and I have found them a wholesome diet.” – Winston Churchill Growing up, I struggled with English. I watched classmates from English-medium schools speak effortlessly while I fumbled for words. It felt like an unfair advantage. My defense mechanism kicked in—I convinced myself they were allContinueContinue reading “From Selective Hearing to True Listening”
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The Art of Argument: Why India’s Greatest Strength Lies in Its Debates
Rediscovering the ancient wisdom of constructive discourse in modern times When the world thinks of India today, certain images immediately come to mind: the bustling IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad, the colorful spectacle of Bollywood, the aromatic complexity of our cuisines, and the thunderous roar of cricket stadiums. For spiritual seekers, India remains theContinueContinue reading “The Art of Argument: Why India’s Greatest Strength Lies in Its Debates”
Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor
What happens when the fire within seems to flicker? When the path ahead feels unclear and the mountains you once climbed now feel like distant memories? The Moment of Reckoning We’ve all been there—sitting in our comfort zones, remote in one hand, phone in the other, scrolling endlessly while books gather dust on our shelves.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Midlife Crisis with Valor”
The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas
In our fast-paced, digital world, we are surrounded by a constant stream of information—and often, misinformation. Soundbites fill our feeds, and our conversations often resemble a competition for attention rather than a genuine exchange. In this age of “idle chatter,” it is surprising. One of the most powerful and enduring guides to ethical communication isContinueContinue reading “The Art of Speaking Clearly: Insights from Basavanna’s Vachanas”
Ganesha: The Ancient Blueprint for Leadership Excellence
What if I told you that one of the world’s most powerful leadership guides has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years? Far beyond the realm of divinity, Ganesha stands as something far more practical and profound—a masterfully crafted symbol of leadership excellence. The ancient philosophers who conceived this iconic form weren’t simplyContinueContinue reading “Ganesha: The Ancient Blueprint for Leadership Excellence”
The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard
How a highway robber became the sage who gave the world its greatest epic Most Indians have grown up with the Ramayana woven into the fabric of their consciousness. Whether through the mesmerizing television series of the 1980s that brought entire neighborhoods to a standstill, through bedtime stories whispered by grandparents, or through the countlessContinueContinue reading “The Miraculous Birth of the Ramayana: From Bandit to Bard”
The Chronicles of Chad GPT-Prompt: A Modern Engineering Tale
Chapter 1: The Ninja of Interviews Chad GPT-Prompt (yes, he changed his last name to sound “AI-forward” legally) is a new graduate of the well-known Institute of Theoretical Button-Clicking. Chad had learned the old art of getting ready for an interview with the same level of commitment as a monk studying holy books. His browserContinueContinue reading “The Chronicles of Chad GPT-Prompt: A Modern Engineering Tale”
Let the Mind Rise, Unshackled: Redefining Freedom in Modern India
Exploring the paradoxes of freedom in modern India through Tagore’s timeless wisdom. A reflection on true independence and our unfinished journey toward the heaven of freedom envisioned by our forefathers.
Navigating AI’s Infinite Loop: Lessons in Focus and the Art of Doing Nothing
An extremely busy day left me exhausted. While work has been demanding yet exciting, my social and voluntary involvements have also grown demanding lately—but this is by choice, as I volunteered for them myself. In an era where AI is hailed for making life easier and more effortless, feeling exhausted might seem paradoxical. AI couldContinueContinue reading “Navigating AI’s Infinite Loop: Lessons in Focus and the Art of Doing Nothing”
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