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
Failure’s not a big deal—it’s a speed bump, not a dead end. In India, though, it can feel like the sky’s falling. One screw-up, and it’s not just your problem—it’s your family’s, your neighbors’, even the chaiwala’s. At 31, I’ve figured out how to shrug it off. … More Embrace failure – It’s good for you!
The hottest battleground to stop illegal migration is swanky Visa offices where someone will decide if you can flex on your friends via Instagram or not. Countries are earning Millions of dollars in Visa processing fees. It’s no longer a bureaucratic procedure but a fancy toll naka. … More The Visa humiliation ritual
This couldn’t have been the same planet where my country exists. How can our realities be so different? Was colonialism so devastating? For how long will we pay for the failures of lost wars from centuries ago? Will I ever get to board a metro in Mumbai with my cycle without being sucker punched by the security at the gate? … More What Europe taught me about India
I don’t blame my parents for being obsessed with me succeeding in entrance exams like UPSC, JEE and CAT. Most middle-class families in India have no option but to push their children to the limit hoping they will take the family’s fortunes to the next level. … More India’s entrance-exams addiction
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
Bada hai toh behtar hai? Or do good things come in small packages? Why the right call between corporate and start-up has less to do with the market than with who you actually are. … More Corporate or start-up? Where should you work.
It didn’t happen because four dudes met at a park. On India’s brutal second wave, and why blaming “the public” misses where the real failure lies. … More We are not to blame!
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