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”

The Power of Silent Support: A Lesson in Leadership


Have you ever noticed how sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply listen? I witnessed this firsthand recently in a situation that started with tension but ended in transformation. It’s a story about burnout, recognition, and the healing power of being heard. The Storm Brewing During a project meeting, one of myContinueContinue reading “The Power of Silent Support: A Lesson in Leadership”

How to manage your manager?


            “You are very lucky! You got everything that you deserved at the right time,” Anuj roared excitedly. For most people, 5:00 a.m. is a time to continue sleeping, but many health-conscious people use it for exercising. Irrespective of the activity that a person chooses to engage in, nobody gets into any intense discussion atContinueContinue reading “How to manage your manager?”

Varna management


At midnight, when usually you would see some programmers or testers  burning their midnight oil, to the surprise of everybody, managers were around. It looks like all were working hard but nobody has a clue what they want to achieve. “I hate when senior leadership changes. The entire way of working changes and creates soContinueContinue reading “Varna management”

An Unique Interview


“We meditate on the adorable glory of the radiant sun; may he inspire our intelligence.” being repeated again and again by some students just  before the interview in the reception area. They all have closed their eyes and looking bright.  I being one external yet final interviewer found it strange and worth investigating. By justContinueContinue reading “An Unique Interview”

Office Tea Time Talk


“I want this world to be free from mis-communications and misunderstandings. It is so much of wastage of time and energy to clear these. Why can’t people just understand. I don’t misunderstand anybody because I think both the sides of the story when I hear something that is not clear.”, Rakesh was blabbering as usualContinueContinue reading “Office Tea Time Talk”

From Fear to Success: Lessons Learned in My First Job


“This company believes only in meritocracy; your work is your identity; you need not come to us and tell us what you did well; we are observing everybody’s performance closely, and you will get the reward for your work.” The president paused. I glanced around at about fifty employees who were intently observing him onContinueContinue reading “From Fear to Success: Lessons Learned in My First Job”

Four Phases of a Software Engineer


“My Manager had a unique way of presenting his ideas. I have never seen anybody rejecting his proposal. His way of portraying things is one of the many qualities that I want to learn” a software engineer of his mid thirties said to his colleagues. This is so surprising to hear good things about his manager,ContinueContinue reading “Four Phases of a Software Engineer”