As a nation of 1.4 billion people with the fifth largest economy in the world, this medal haul is a disgrace. How did we achieve that despite increasing investment in athletic training from both public and private players? … More India’s Olympic failure
The failed assassination of Donald Trump marks a grim reality no one seems to be acknowledging. When we exaggerate for effect, its impact doesn’t just last till our objective is achieved. You will also see that massaged truth rear its head in the future when you least expect it. … More From pixels to the podium – The journey of an assassin’s bullet
The global Indian – A new identity for a new world built at the cost of eroding regional sensibilities. Who am I really? … More The global Indian – A new identity in a new world
Absolute freedom of speech is an American concept. It is a privilege for the elites than a “right” for the masses. … More Freedom of speech – A reality check
What are social media platforms? Arbiter of the truth? A medium to say what you want? A mode of dissent? What is their role in our society and lives? … More The social media solution
Facebook is now called Meta. What? Meta? Why? I’m as confused as anyone – here’s what Zuckerberg’s 3D virtual future actually means, and what I make of it. … More Facebook is now Meta. What does this mean?
Indian IT is quietly eliminating tens of thousands of jobs. Welcome to the era of silent layoffs, where ruthless corporate efficiency renders your position expendable. … More The Boiling Frog: Surviving Indian IT’s Silent Layoffs
Driven by social media validation and stagnant salaries, young urban Indian professionals are falling into a vicious digital debt trap. … More The Digital Debt Trap: Why Gen Z is Going Broke
Artificial intelligence is brilliant for grunt work, but outsourcing critical thinking will destroy your judgement. Here is why AI must remain your copilot, not autopilot. … More Surviving the AI Era with Your Judgement Intact
India’s education system glorifies rote memorization, breeding a generation of entrance exam zombies. In the real world—and the age of AI—application beats rattebazi every time. … More The Great Indian Rattebazi Epidemic
Millions of Indian youths waste a decade preparing for exams to mask unemployment. Stop hiding behind the student tag, build practical skills, and start working. … More Indian entrance exams are ruining lives. It’s time to change.
The era of the pure manager is completely dead. Stripped of information monopolies by digital tools, modern leaders must deliver as individual contributors to survive. … More Management is dying – Here’s what’s taking its place
Uber has laid off 3,300 employees, signaling a shift in big tech towards leaner operations. The company prioritizes productivity over excess coordination roles, emphasizing tangible contributions as remote work limits tighten and automation increases. … More The End of the Big Tech Adult Daycare: What Uber’s 3,300 Layoffs Teach Us
Indian parents historically valued arranged marriages within strict parameters. However, urban youth’s reluctance to marry leads to familial tension and fatigue, prompting a shift towards encouraging love marriages instead. … More Why Indian Parents Are Suddenly Promoting Love Marriage
As societal norms shift, the expectation of children caring for aging parents is fading. In India, this historical duty often clashes with personal boundaries. With declining fertility rates and urban migration, self-sufficiency and financial preparation for retirement become crucial. … More Prepare for India’s New Reality – Old Age Homes
Marriage ages in India are rising, with men now marrying in their early thirties. Modern life pressures make financial readiness and finding a partner tough, especially with rising costs and demanding careers. Men often delay marriage out of fear of losing their independence or making the wrong choice, despite the benefits of a meaningful relationship. … More Why Indian men are marrying late
