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India @ 2025: Capitalism, Convenience… or Carefully-Packaged Monopoly?

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When Giants Stumble: India’s Economy on the Edge of Monopoly

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. […]

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The Empty Boat Mindset: How I Learned to Stop Taking Everything Personally

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The Empty Boat

There’s a Taoist story- The Empty Boat, that changed the way I look at criticism, conflict, and even failure. Imagine rowing across a river. Another boat suddenly crashes into yours. You’re startled, but when you see it’s empty, you simply steer away. No anger. No blame. Just adjustment. Now, imagine the same boat hits you,

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What If We Taught Our Kids to Start a Business Before They Learn to Write a Résumé?

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Here’s a thought that might shake you: By the time we tell kids to “think like an entrepreneur”… they’ve already been trained to play it safe. Now pause.What if entrepreneurship wasn’t just for MBA grads or 20-somethings in co-working cafés? 💥 What if it started in Class 6? 👇Let me tell you about a student

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Nurturing Strengths: A Math Teacher’s Take on True Success

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As a math teacher with years of experience, I’ve taught hundreds of students. Not all aced my subject — and not all struggled either. Some were naturally inclined towards numbers, while others brought brilliance to fields beyond the classroom. This blog is inspired by two students who left a mark on me: Naina and Saurabh.

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Clean Washrooms: The Unsung Curriculum of Good Schools

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Ah, schools—the hallowed grounds where minds blossom, friendships flourish, and futures are forged. But beneath the façade of academic glory often lurks a neglected underbelly: the washroom. Yes, the unsung—and usually unseen—hero of any great institution. Imagine stepping into a school that screams excellence in its hallways but whispers negligence in its washrooms. It’s like

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Tales of Educational Leadership and the Unseen Heroes

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As I stood in front of a room full of eager educators during a recent workshop of Leadership, little did I know that I was about to witness a remarkable contrast in leadership styles that would leave a lasting impression on me. The tale of two educational leaders—one who embodied the essence of effective communication

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The Silent Strength Within: How Emotional Intelligence Helps Us Heal from Loss

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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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Pico Entrepreneurship: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change

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In my journey with Pico Entrepreneurship, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with organizations committed to empowering the poor through microfinance initiatives. Volunteering with Chaupal (CENTRE FOR HOLISTIC ADVANCEMENT AND UPLIFTMENT OF POOR AND LANDLESS)in 2016, I initiated a concept focused on fostering self-reliance, making a significant impact with the support of Mudra loans. In

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