In the age of viral outrage, we have grown accustomed to tales of bribery and scandal unfolding in the world of politics and corporations. But when corruption walks through the front door, drags its dirty currency bundles into the living room, and sets up camp in the puja room, the story takes on a different…
Names hold power, identity, and sometimes, a bit of fun. Take Caryn Elaine Johnson, for example. Who? Exactly! Nobody knows her unless we call her Whoopi Goldberg, a legend in acting and comedy. I don’t follow Western music much, but names like Sting, Bono, and Diddy pop up often in newspapers and magazines. Sean Combs…
Not a day passes without a new health alert that sounds like a modern-day commandment: “Thou shall not eat this” or “Thou shall steer clear of that.” The moment I drag myself out of bed, my first thought is not of sunshine, but of the impending doom regarding my diet. And, today was no different!…
In the days leading up to and following Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2, a new wave of dissent has emerged under the slogan ‘Not My Mahatma.’ This phrase reflects a growing segment of Indians who once revered Gandhi as the ‘Father of the Nation’ and ‘Bapuji’ but now question the darker aspects of his…
In recent years, India has seen its spiritual leaders thrust into the limelight of controversy, often under the guise of investigations or judicial scrutiny. One such figure is Sadhguru, also known as Jaggi Vasudev, a globally recognised spiritual leader and the founder of the Isha Foundation. While I cannot claim to be an ardent follower…
The tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a young employee at EY India in Pune, Maharashtra, highlights the devastating impact workplace stress can have on individuals, especially in the high-pressure environments common in today’s corporate world. Anna’s demise is not an isolated incident. In the past six months, there have been similar cases, such as…
In our fast-paced world, buffers quietly protect us from chaos, whether it’s the buffer zones around lakes in Telangana, the digital pauses that test our patience, or the social cues that give us space. These small but essential gaps provide the breathing room we need to navigate life’s demands, helping us maintain balance and avoid…
