Revisiting the Spirit of Festivals: A Call for Balance and Meaningful Celebration

Festival season is here, and with it comes the hustle and bustle we all recognize. Markets overflow with shoppers, streets come alive with lights and colors, and in India, work often grinds to a standstill. During Diwali, as in other major Indian festivals, many of us take time off, sometimes for a week or more. […]

Indian Civilisation: 5000 Years of History!

India is one of the world’s oldest and most continuous civilizations, tracing its roots back to the Indus-Sarasvati civilization around 3200 BC. Over the millennia, it has adapted and thrived through various epochs, from the early Vedic period to the rise of powerful empires and the challenges of foreign invasions. India’s uniqueness lies in its […]

Old Age, Lonliness and Beyond!

An elderly individual shares his story on social media, which has now become a common experience in old age and assisted living across the globe. I have reproduced the excerpts/ summary. Quote.” “I am 82 years old, with 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. I now live in a 3×3 room in a nursing […]

Embracing Aging: A Journey of Growth and Late-Blooming Success.

Introduction. Aging often gets a bad reputation, but what if we shifted our perspective? Instead of seeing it as a decline, let’s embrace it as an exciting journey of growth, wisdom, and even fresh opportunities. Many individuals have proven that getting older isn’t about slowing down—it’s about unlocking potential that matures with time. From Colonel […]

Steps to Follow before You become Lucky.

You know that eternal debate: “Is it luck, or is it hard work that drives success?” It’s the kind of question that keeps philosophers up at night and makes us ponder while we’re standing in the longest line at Starbucks. So, let’s break it down – with a few laughs along the way! The Role […]

The Foundation and Evolution of Sikhism: From Guru Nanak Dev to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and till Modern Times.

The Foundation and Evolution of Sikhism: From Guru Nanak Dev to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and till Modern Times. ikhism, one of the youngest major religions in the world, was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is a monotheistic faith that emphasizes equality, social justice, and devotion to God. The religion […]

The Boring Man.

There are few lives that catch our attention, and then there are lives like his—utterly dry, routine-bound, and devoid of the spark that animates most. His name was Ajay, though in all honesty, he might as well have been anonymous. At 35, he was single, and his life ran on a schedule tighter than any […]

Lion and Clever Rabbit, Management Lessons!

The Panchatantra tale of the *Lion and the Clever Rabbit* offers valuable management lessons, particularly in areas such as leadership, strategy, problem-solving, and resource management. The story revolves around a fierce lion that terrorizes the jungle, killing animals indiscriminately. To prevent further bloodshed, the animals propose sending one animal daily as food. The clever rabbit, […]