A four year old boy is inches from falling off a balcony. Then a stranger starts to climb the building. The video was filmed in

Something unexpected happened a few minutes ago. Someone wrote to me and shared how much she enjoyed reading the recent articles I have posted on

This article acknowledges my son Desmond who explained to me FoMO. Our connected digital world Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, gives us the possibility to remain

On 4th August 2020, Mumbai saw heavy rains and water-logging as Indian Meteorological Department issued a weather alert asking citizens to remain indoors. This is

Jagged streaks of lightning occasionally illuminated the sky, betraying dark threatening clouds moving ominously across the grey skies. A gusty wind raised a cacophony of

Rajesh sat back on his cane sofa heaving a sigh as he looked across at his wife Neeta busy sorting out her wardrobe. It had

The neighbourhood on 4th block Koramangala was agog and surprised when word got around that Shanti Iyer, 70 years old and her husband Jayesh, 9 years

Bunty and Bubly Meet Bunty first. He had retired as a clerk in a small medium size enterprise and lived in a small town where

Anand Patel five years ago, retired as Assistant Chief Engineer, Public Works Department after several decades of exemplary service. At his farewell, he was given

The past two years I have been on my own as an Independent Consultant. Here are a few reflections of my journey  Be Clear of

Let me begin with the Mandukya Upanishad. I find it useful at times to start with the end, to grasp the middle, and then the whole.

Those were the days, my friend We thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose

Yoga Sutra I.33 from Patanjali says: “By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and disregard toward

Billy Joel, in his song, Honesty sings: If you search for tenderness, It isn’t hard to find You can have the love you need to

Julia Andrews sings in the movie, The Sound of Music: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens Brown

In this article I offer a personal incident. There is a part of me, which in Hogan language would be described as ‘Bold’. Incidentally, it

This article explores the nature of Self (which is an independent autonomous and open systems in itself) with another System (say the organisation we work

Pause for a few seconds: When you think of Omar Khayyam, what comes up in your mind? Suggest a few adjectives…… How it appears At

A wealthy and influential State Invaded for her wealth Yet, despite massive attack, by intrepid invaders, India has never invaded any country in her last

There is much dialogue that Indian organisations lean towards wishing both loyalty and performance. In this article I explore this deeper… I hold that loyalty

Is negotiation necessary? Does it make you happier? Consider the following: You meet an old friend at a bar, and casually while catching up he

I will start with History, and end with Poetry…. We did not start off being called India. We had several names – from Bharat, then

A man is struck down by a speeding car, he falls to the ground and smashes his head, the ground slowly gets covered with blood.

It is 8 pm, Sunday. Kamal is at home relaxing, sipping a glass of wine having returned from the gym an hour ago. Dinner would

Just yesterday I shared a post: “Interesting… I share a video and 800+ view and several likes (20) in a few hours.I share an article

Research on Prosocial behaviour steer to multiple social motives: altruism, collectivism (group welfare), principlism (a moral principle) and egoism and confirms that we are more

Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Professor, who died earlier this year wrote a memorable article, “How will you measure your life?’ he argued that “many of

We all believe it is important to set Goals. Research confirms that those who set goals do better than those who do not, especially if

Vidya is from a traditional south Indian family. Her father works with an Indian Corporate company as an accountant, while her mother is a homemaker

A Rule compels you through threat or punishment to do things others deem right or good. Principles are guides to respectful living, freedom and being

At 6.30 pm, a stately alert 93 year old retired teacher (in this case my mother in law, the picture is above is not hers)

With the Covid pandemic amidst upon us, it has become a trendy to use the managerial acronym: VUCA, short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, and a catchall for

  While most imagined ideas divide us as a society, three things allow us to engage, albeit gain momentum towards collectivity: money, politics and religion.  In-group/Out-group

Sometime recent, Pre-covid times. It’ is 6.15 pm, Friday, and Vidya is just finishing off her day at work. Her colleagues were toying with a

Soothsayers are having a field day. Has there ever been a time, when we have not been paranoid with the pace of the future? Too

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our

Just today I listened to you, Share your hope, Your dreams, your screams of hurt and inattention, your celebrations, triumphs and success your world as

Fear of missing out is a social anxiety stemmed from the belief that others might be having fun while the person experiencing the anxiety is

Being an Executive Coach, I use a lot of feedback to help Client discover facets of herself: feedback is received from Peers, Family, her manager,

Hubris (in Greek tragedy) refers to excessive pride or defiance of the Gods leading to nemesis. This fatal flaw, or an error in action (Hamartia)

In my forthcoming book I describe questions asked by a Yaksha (in the form of a Crane):”What is the most wonderful thing?” and Yudhisthira replies:

  I have spent over 30 years in the field of HR and involved with Human Process workshops over 20 years. Herein are my reflections

  What is common to humans with other living creatures? We are common in that we have a desire to Express and Relate. What distinguishes

  We feel proud that we have unravelled the mysteries of the smallest matter and can explain the laws of the Universe. Yet, the ‘mystery’

  Swami Chinmayananda explains three universal laws which I guess those with a scientific mind would agree with ·     Every effect is on account of a

  Social Construction of Behaviour – impact of Kaal(time), Desh(region) and Context For millennials, humans have lived in tribes, communities and societies. Their behaviour has

In the story of ‘Odyssey’ one learns about Odysseus is shipwrecked and marooned, while powerful young men in his community back home, run riot in

Who are you? These Covid days have left me reflecting on the question. All responses to the first inevitably relate to ‘my possessions’ (such as titles,),

  The Art of War is a 5th-century BCE military treatise written by the Chinese strategist Sun-Tzu. Covering all aspects of warfare, it seeks to advise commanders on

On Love Love Is everything Its language is silence, not words The bridge that connects us to the universe A mirror to see God It paves

English Translation of the Opening Song of the Masnavi. The song describes the lament of the Self separated from itself. Listen to the reed flute

One of my earliest memories of my father was getting up in the middle of the night and finding him sitting up in his bed