Yes! Brand is the answer to all your NOs
Have you ever kept a count of how many times you have faced a No? A massive battalion of rejections would have defeated or deformed you slowly in the course of your life which finally made you bend down to the last available and least deserving options. Congratulations. You are strong enough to succeed. But...
Happy New Year – What’s so happy?
Last night when the whole world was celebrating New year's eve with different time zones - loud music, dance and dazzling fireworks awaited the Jan 1st. I was on my bed fast asleep. I know, i know, you have every right to judge me. I had to rise early as i had to be fresh...
A year with new notes, same old story
Exactly a year back I woke-up with a different feeling, a feeling of optimism, a feeling of pride, a feeling we were on course to achieve a long due dream. These feelings were aroused by the announcement of our beloved Prime minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi, his move to make 86% of the running...
Bangalore Mass Molestation: Gross Negligence or Societal failure
While it was a Happy New year to all, for few in Bangalore it was neither happy nor a hopeful year. The mass molestation of women in Brigade and MG road, Bangalore. What follow is a blame game pointing finger to police incompetency, our beloved home minister of state called it a normal event, blaming...
Politicians divide, we ignite
Last time I checked we are the largest democracy in the world. (Schools taught us there is unity in diversity, we are one of the most culturally diverse country, a secular nation). Election after election we get a reminder of how religious insensitivity is common, all credit to our political leaders who have a vote...
Fuel yourself, Believe in yourself
An enthusiastic participant in a recent training program asked me an interesting question. Many people think hard work, dedication and discipline is most important for one‘s success, what do you think is important? I told him, these are all engines to run our life but what‘s the use of engine when you don‘t fuel it...
Poisonous Mix – Politics and Religion
I have always believed discussing religion and politics are two terrible ideas. But, the recent two events Sydney siege and attack on army school in Peshawar beg attention and discussion. Acts like this are anti-Islamic (in fact anti any religion), should be strongly condemned. I am a Muslim and yes I am not a terrorist,...
Ban Rapes or Ban Uber
Another rape, another headline; sometimes new place, sometimes same place, nothing seems to have changed not just in Delhi but whole of India. Some people think from their brain on the other head. But the big question is how do we stop this, what are the corrective measures?The recent case of a driver of Uber,...
Gamifying Life – Lessons from Games
For the youth the word Games ring a different bell when compared to the older generation. Games today are largely virtual more than physical. Many a times we see virtual games as a bane, especially parents see them as luxurious time wasters. From Xbox to Playstation, gaming industry seems to be growing and showing no...
Education for Youth – The big question?
Whenever I enter examination halls I can't help but notice how desperate students are to cheat. They find copying a thrill-full necessity, contradictory to the one value we were taught in schools and home especially when we were young.Honesty and self righteousness is slowly dying or is already dead. I have often said this, when...