The case of Julian Assange has become a focal point in the global discourse on press freedom, national security, and governmental accountability. His recent release from Belmarsh Prison in London and the ongoing legal proceedings in the United States highlight critical issues that resonate far beyond his personal plight. The Release from Prison: Julian Assange’s […]
Working in the field of mental health was something that was never on my radar. Throughout my adulthood, people have often perceived me as someone with fewer emotions, someone slightly detached from the depths of stress, anxiety, and sadness. While I’ve found this perception arguable, I never made a point to argue for being seen […]
As someone who has led many organizations, I’ve often been faced with the question “Who is a better performer? The one person who is so critical to the organization that if they are not there it will fall apart, or the one whose job would require three other people to replace him.” My immediate response […]
Never in my 25 years of flying have I seen such mayhem. Will it fly, will it not? Now it’s boarding, now it’s not. There was shouting, screaming, panicky outbursts, troubling arguments between passengers and crew, almost physical punches being thrown (thank God it didn’t come to that). Exactly 17 years since my first trip […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health has never been more prominent, yet the landscape of mental health startups is fraught with challenges. Many of these startups struggle with scaling their operations and deriving long-term value for both users and investors. The primary reason for this struggle is their fundamentally transactional approach, limited […]
There has been much brouhaha about the word ‘Inheritance’ in the media over the last couple of days. It’s time I use the opportunity to talk about one of my favorite subjects. Seems like Sam Pitroda raised this issue which became a talking point in Prime Minister Modi’s speech recently. I don’t want to get […]
Well, well, well, ladies and gentlemen, strap yourselves in because we’re about to take a wild ride through the rollercoaster of Indian politics. And let me tell you, it’s a journey filled with more twists and turns than a Bollywood plotline on steroids. So, let’s grab our chai and dive headfirst into the chaotic spectacle […]
Suicide is a complex topic, often painted in broad strokes. Yet, I find myself seeing it in shades of gray areas rather than black and white. Let’s unpack this. Firstly, let’s be clear—I’m not here to romanticize suicide or offer it as a solution. No, sir. I firmly believe in extending a helping hand to […]
In a world where we’re busy saving the planet, climbing corporate ladders, and Instagramming our avocado toasts, there’s one thing we often forget: our sanity. Mental health is the forgotten child of sustainability, and it’s about time we gave it the attention it deserves. Imagine this: we’ve achieved all the Sustainable Development Goals, created a […]
Unveiling the Truth Behind Low Voter Turnouts!
As we take part in the largest democratic elections in the world where millions of people who have just turned eligible to vote for the first time, it is very concerning to me that the voter turnout or this years elections has been almost 5 percent down from what it was half a decade ago […]