Starting a nano startups was a dream I never thought I’d realize. I’m not a business school graduate, and I’m no entrepreneur by birth. My formal education had nothing to do with entrepreneurship. But when I look back at my journey, I realize that there’s one critical factor that made it all happen – the […]
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Have you ever dreamt of being your own boss, calling the shots, and creating something meaningful? Starting a business can be an exhilarating journey filled with possibilities and opportunities. However, it’s not without its challenges and risks. In this blog, I will delve into the pros and cons of starting a business, exploring the trade-offs
The Career Dilemma: To be an Entrepreneur or to be an Employee Read More »
Introduction: Starting a business is often seen as the pinnacle of success, a chance to be your own boss and realize your dreams. However, as two individuals discovered, the journey from being a talented professional to a successful entrepreneur is not as straightforward as it seems. In the following case studies, we delve into the
Are you feeling the itch for change? Wondering if it’s ever too late to switch careers? Let me tell you, my friend, it’s never too late to pursue your true passion. In my latest blog post, “Embracing Change: The Courage to Forge a New Career Path,” I dive into the stories of real people who took the leap and found success on their own terms.
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Careers that will stay and provide sustainability and growth
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From Svyambhu to FutureIcons: How Self-Reliance Became a Living Movement Big change rarely begins with big money.It begins with a simple question: what if people already have what they need, and we just help them see it? That question sat at the heart of Project Svyambhu, when our founder Dr Akshita Bahuguna first called for
Beyond Unicorns: The India Built by Pico Entrepreneurs Read More »
India’s startup ecosystem achieved the impossible: 2.09 lakh recognized startups, 1.66 million jobs, $131 billion raised, 119 unicorns. Yet beneath these spectacular numbers lies a structural fragility that threatens the ecosystem’s long-term relevance. On January 16, 2026, as India celebrated a decade of Startup India, few noticed the uncomfortable truth: the ecosystem has optimized for
National Startup Day 2026: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind India’s Startup Boom Read More »
Last week, someone slid into my inbox with an exciting opportunity. Not for my work.Not for a project. For my thinking. They wanted to “handle my social media” and “position me as a thought leader.” Monthly packages. Weekly deliverables. Guaranteed visibility. Apparently, my ideas just needed better lighting and a posting schedule. I stared at
When Ideas Went on Sale (Limited Period Offer!) Read More »
A few months ago, I caught myself doing something deeply ironic. I was preparing for a training session on deep learning and critical thinking. My laptop had more than twenty tabs open. Research papers. Articles. Videos. Quotes. My phone buzzed constantly with updates that felt important. After two hours, I had gathered an impressive volume
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A New Way to Think About Teaching and Learning We have it backwards. For decades, we’ve talked about teaching as content delivery, with classroom management as the mechanism to maintain control so that teaching can happen. We’ve added mental health support as an afterthought—something counselors do, or something we address when crisis strikes. But emerging
The CLO Teacher: Why Mental Health Must Be Your Foundation, Not Your Add-On Read More »
A teacher in a Delhi government school earns ₹75,000 a month. Across the same city, her private school counterpart earns barely ₹20,000—less than the intern who designs PowerPoint slides in an air-conditioned office. Step outside India, and the gap widens into an abyss. A teacher in Finland or Luxembourg makes ten times more for the
When Dharma Becomes an Excuse: India’s Betrayal of Its Teachers Read More »
How Self-Aware Leadership Transforms Pressure Into Performance and Prevents Preventable Failures Your business isn’t failing because of bad strategy, insufficient capital, or market conditions. It’s failing because you can’t see yourself clearly in the moment that matters most. This is the harsh truth that separates businesses that scale from those that stall, leaders who inspire
This morning, when the eyes opened, the city outside the window had vanished. Not hidden. Erased. This wasn’t low visibility. It felt like negative visibility, as if someone had rubbed out the horizon and then shaded the air with a thick, poisonous pencil. The number confirmed what the body already knew.Delhi’s AQI today: 550. That
Delhi AQI 550: When Governance Fails, the Air Enters Our Lungs Read More »
How a “Courier Call” Exposed the Cracks in Our Digital Safety Net
Digital India, Fragile Citizens: A Wake-Up Call Read More »
IndiGo’s recent flight cancellations have thrown India’s aviation sector into chaos, with over 2,000 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded since early December 2025. The crisis, triggered by crew shortages and non-compliance with new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, has exposed how much India’s skies—and its economy—are now reliant on a single giant.
India @ 2025: Capitalism, Convenience… or Carefully-Packaged Monopoly? Read More »
