My grandmother was a religious lady, and as the sun set everyday, she would cajole me to sit in front of God’s chamber and sing few devotional songs. At the time, I didn’t understand the purpose and was not too keen, but for some reasons it felt nice, and hey it did keep my grandmotherContinueContinue reading “A tale of two legendary poet composers of Ancient Karnataka”
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The four types of colleagues
My professional career has enabled me to work with different teams around the world. I have worked with a lot of individuals during my career & have had unique experiences. I don’t claim to be an expert on the human psychology, but I have generally seen similar trend anywhere we work in the world. HumansContinueContinue reading “The four types of colleagues”
Music for the soul
In one of my previous articles, I went all gaga on the sense of sight. To be even-steven , let’s give a shout out to another very important aspect of human communication, the human mic interface – the wonderful sense of hearing. If seeing is believing, hearing is feeling. As they say, there is aContinueContinue reading “Music for the soul”
Leadership lessons from the long forgotten, yet one of the most consequential Prime Ministers of India
Today (June 28th, 2021) marks the Centenary (100th) birth anniversary of Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao, popularly known as PV, the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. Until recently, I thought he just happened to be at the right place at the right time as the Prime Minister to undertake the massive economic liberalization ofContinueContinue reading “Leadership lessons from the long forgotten, yet one of the most consequential Prime Ministers of India”
Out of Sight – Out of Mind
At the lunch break, I joined my colleagues to go to cafeteria. There were 5 of us altogether, but then one colleague asked us to go ahead, he would join a bit later. The rest 4 of us went and stood in the food counter queue. I got my meal first and headed in searchContinueContinue reading “Out of Sight – Out of Mind”
The Squirrel service ( Alilu Seve ಅಳಿಲು ಸೇವೆ)
One of the interesting idioms in the Hindu Mythology of Ramayana is that of “Squirrel service” ( ಅಳಿಲು ಸೇವೆ in kannada). It refers to a very small contribution. I have heard and used this a lot since my childhood and it has an interesting story behind: Lord Ram had to build a bridge (Rama Setu)ContinueContinue reading “The Squirrel service ( Alilu Seve ಅಳಿಲು ಸೇವೆ)”
Happy New Year from India – Ugadi in focus
Whilst living in Shanghai, I have been asked by folks here at various occasions on when does India celebrate its New Year. Do we have something called as an Indian New Year? Well, I tell them its complicated. We have several new years in different provinces of India, and we don’t have one single NewContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year from India – Ugadi in focus”
A Weekend ritual
As my heart pounds faster, with every pedaling effort that I make…I am treated to this soothing cool breeze, all that I can take. As I get into my rhythm, my body responds well without much push…Adrenaline kicks in as I happily ride past the lovely trees & the bush. As the sweat on myContinueContinue reading “A Weekend ritual”
You Need 5 Hobbies
The first time I saw this “You Need 5 Hobbies” forward on LinkedIn in November 2020, I was instantly fascinated. What this meant was that the hobbies should serve some “purpose”. Hobbies that can fetch you some money, keep you fit & creative, add some wisdom and impact the way we perceive the world. Wow,ContinueContinue reading “You Need 5 Hobbies”
Proverb themed Bed time stories
One of the nicest routines that’s stuck recently between me and my daughter is about narrating a bed time story. I don’t need to explain how a bed time story telling to young kids influences their imagination & perspectives, but until recently I wasn’t doing this on a regular basis. After giving the routine someContinueContinue reading “Proverb themed Bed time stories”
Keep it simple, stupid. 