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”

Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements


Growing up, I was surrounded by portraits of great leaders. These included Mahatma Gandhi, Gopabandhu Das, Madhubabu, Rabindranath Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru, and my grandfather. Their faces watched over us from our school walls. Their stories of the freedom struggle kindled a wish within me. I aspired to become a leader who positively influences those aroundContinueContinue reading “Becoming a Leader: Insights from Life’s Elements”

After you are gone


Empty Seat We assume ownership of our seat on this world, society and within organisations as if it was meant for us. As if it will cease to exist when you are absent. We tie the seat with our existence. We think we created it and will destroy it. We feel it has no meaningContinueContinue reading “After you are gone”

2064 – My Encounter with Future


“Saagar!! Sagar!! Saaagar!! Sagar!!”, huge sound waves coming from the partially opened window. Sagar was unaffected by this affectionate roar of his fan following, as it is since past 20 years he has been hearing. Presence of this is not making his life any different and it must be hard for him to believe thatContinueContinue reading “2064 – My Encounter with Future”

One Billion Rupees


“Your account credited with Rs. 1,00,00,00,000 on 5th May, 2013.”, A bizarre habit of checking emails on smart phone when sleep gets thin made me look at my newly received text message which gave me shock of my life. Wanted to see the source of the money hence immediately started laptop to log-in to myContinueContinue reading “One Billion Rupees”

Raneswar Mornings: Value


My son was holding a crumpled paper while I was offering prayer at Raneswar Temple. I was alarmed when I assumed that it might be the paper on which there were some food and a stray dog would have leaked them before my son took it. I immediately snatched the paper and threw that intoContinueContinue reading “Raneswar Mornings: Value”

Second Chance


Climbing up the 14 floors of the Discoverer building in IT Park Bangalore was not a regular practice. But this day was not a regular day as well. I had to make the most challenging decision about my best buddy cum team member. Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com I know that Sarad has poorlyContinueContinue reading “Second Chance”

Back To Future … IX (Food)


“Can you arrange a table and chair for me?”, I asked Hiya when I saw the arrangement for lunch was made on the ground. Although there were mats but I feel very uncomfortable sitting on ground due to lack of practice. Secondly, it badly affects the aristocracy that I maintained throughout my life. Either liveContinueContinue reading “Back To Future … IX (Food)”