Galgotias University’s abrupt exit from the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is more than just a headline.It is a moment of reflection for anyone building in education, innovation, or nation-led ecosystems. Because here’s the uncomfortable truth:Ambition without precision can backfire—especially on national platforms. The Story Behind the Incident Galgotias has not built small. With an […]
It was an ordinary evening until my phone rang.One sentence erased nearly two decades. “Ma’am, you were right.” There was no excitement in his voice. No relief either. Just steadiness.The kind that comes when a career stops demanding justification. It was Anku. Back in 2006, Anku was already earning well. Fresh out of college, he
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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
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A Letter to Every Woman Who’s Tired but Still Tries This morning, I saw her.Or maybe… I saw you. After months, I took the metro again during office hours. Among the packed crowd, my eyes met a woman trying not to cry — but the tears betrayed her.On the phone, she whispered: “I’m being tortured
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The digital revolution in India has brought with it immense opportunities for businesses of all sizes. But with growth comes responsibility, as illustrated by a recent incident involving a panipuri vendor who received a GST notice for ₹40 lakh in UPI transactions. The case has sparked a nationwide discussion about the preparedness of small businesses—especially
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In 2006, I started my first EdTech initiative, Project Handsfree for Teachers. My goal was ambitious yet simple: to revolutionize the way teachers approached remedial and advanced learning. The idea was to take these sessions out of the traditional classroom and into a computer lab where students could engage in online study. This would free
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Building a business is a lot like growing a plant. At first, it’s just a seed—a tiny, fragile idea. It holds potential, but that potential means nothing without care, attention, and patience. This is what my experience taught me: even when you do things consistently without much focus, they often yield good results. But when
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In the ever-changing world of business, the road to success was not a straight path but a carefully woven tapestry of learning, doing, and improving. These three threads—distinct yet interdependent—were the foundation of my journey with FutureIcons Learning Academy (FLA). As a tutoring service initially offering online and offline solutions, FLA was evolving into a
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In times of loss, the pain we feel can be sharp and overwhelming, leaving us with a void that’s hard to fill. Recently, I went through such a loss—a beloved relative who left us far too soon. Amid my grief, I noticed the young children in the family silently shouldering their sadness, as if strength
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When it comes to startups, I’ve had my fair share of scars and victories, especially in edtech. And if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s that business acumen isn’t optional—it’s the survival gear every entrepreneur needs. That’s why the recent saga of BYJU’S caught my eye. Here was a company that rose from a small-time
