India went into complete lockdown from 25th March 2020 this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us were left with no or little heads up to prepare ourselves for what lay before us. The first lockdown that lasted 21 days tested the best of us in the worst of the situations; our work…
Read moreI picked out this book purely because it was the pick-of-the-month at the book club that I am a part of at work. I was somewhat aware of the notoriety that the book carries with it; I began reading the book with some of that baggage in my head. The moment the book arrived and…
Read moreWe are all privileged. If you are reading this article on Linkedin (or my website), on a smartphone (or a laptop), sitting on an executive chair, in your AC office (or your AC car); you are privileged. If you are a male, even more so. The intent of reminding you of your privilege is not…
Read moreThe Smart Artist is an incredible book! It is well thought, intelligently researched, and brilliantly articulated book for artists to support their creative practice. The book begins with helping a creative individual choose the right path, giving them guidance on what is available and how one could decide to get a formal creative education. The…
Read moreThere are several articles that have been written on Leadership, on topics like what defines leadership, habits of a good leader, how to reach there etc; that are insightful and helpful. Apart from various factors that define a person as a leader, organizations also define KRAs for them; however, we should also take into consideration…
Read moreOne of the primary reasons for misunderstandings in relationships, whether professional, personal or romantic occur due to lack of fulfillment of expectations and the misinterpretation of those. It is important for us to clarify what we expect from an individual at the beginning of the relationship thus giving them the clarity and opportunity to meet…
Read moreI have been extensively traveling and busy with art exhibitions and work events, this constantly delayed my blogging. I wanted to write strongly about the Netflix show BANDERSNATCH after I watched it. Better late than never. When I saw this new Black Mirror movie on Netflix I was very excited. I watch Black Mirror, although…
Read moreLife has a funny way of unfolding. 2018 was a year of some new beginning for me, like joining a new work-place, moving into a new house, aspiring to do a few new things. Apart from many life lessons I learnt, the one that hit me hardest was about how one cannot trust people. PEOPLE…
Read moreFinancial health is as important as physical and emotional health. Most often we take financial health casually. It is essential that all of us have enough knowledge and tools at our disposal to make informed choices to invest our money. I personally believe that some of the money we earn needs to go into investments…
Read moreHow do you define body shaming? The oxford dictionary says: body shaming NOUN mass noun ‘The action or practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or critical comments about their body shape or size.’ Body shaming is not restricted to calling someone fat, which is what people commonly understand of it. It is also…
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