Financial Lessons from Vedas
There are four Vedas, which are the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda, among which the Rig Veda is the oldest. Though the four Vedas are often collectively referred to as the oldest Hindu scriptures, this narrow definition eludes the universal character of these ancient but timeless texts. The teachings of Vedas are not only for the Hindus…
Chandan Kumar
The Relevance of Ram in Post-modern Leadership
The inspiring life of Ram, the main protagonist of the timeless epic of Ramayana, and the values enshrined in his work have much relevance, even in our post-modern era, across innumerable facets of life. In fact, the universal values reflected through his actions are expected to continue having their influence further into the realms of…
Vipin
Dale Carnegie’s Leadership Mantra
The thoughts of Dale Carnegie (24th November 1888-1st November 1955), a globally renowned American writer, lecturer, an expert in developing self-improvement courses, a great ideator in public speaking and developing interpersonal skills, are still relevant today, even close to seven decades after his death. His ideas on leadership had influenced many across the world, over…
Yash Sharma
Biomimicry: Where Innovation And Nature Meet
In 1989, the Shinkansen bullet train was fast, tremendously fast! Its speed was up to 270 kph, but it had one major problem: it would create a loud boom in residential areas while crossing tunnels due to the pressure build-up. Fortunately, Eiji Nakatsu, lead designer at a Japanese railway company, was an avid bird watcher….
John David
Gen-Z’s Bold Beauty Evolution
While struggling with depression & low self-confidence a few years ago, Kairavi Bharat Ram, a 25-year-old scion, stumbled upon the world of beauty. She found solace in watching makeup videos on YouTube by American Beauty Gurus like Tati Westbrook and Manny MUA, but their makeup tutorials gave her an otherwise gloomy outlook. This was a…
In Her Seat
The Impact Analysis of the Women’s Reservation Bill The 128th Amendment Bill, also known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, was approved by both Houses of Parliament on September 19, 2023. This bill, now named the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, aims to allocate 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative…
Imbibing Management Lessons from Sundarkand
The timeless quality of our epics is also reflected by their relevance in day-to-day mundane work and life and also in posing solutions to many of our complex post-modern challenges. For example, a careful reading of Ramayana’s Sundarkand -the fifth book in Ramayana – can reveal many important management lessons that could be productively employed…
Aman Goyal
Beyond Pink And Blue
In 2019, a researcher from Business Fights Poverty highlighted that female body portrayals in ads caused nearly a quarter of women to feel ashamed of their appearance. Similarly, a study by Dove in the US revealed that 70% of women felt they weren’t represented in the media. These stereotypical depictions have been shown to restrict…
Literate, But Can’t Read
“India’s Ongoing Struggle” India, despite its economic strides, grapples with a persistent issue: a workforce ensnared within low-quality jobs due to inadequate education. This chronic problem has its roots in the predominance of informal, unorganised sector employment. Even with concerted efforts, India has struggled to alleviate this long-standing challenge. The crux of India’s labour force…
Crafting Life’s Dualities: Motherhood & Profession
For many employed single mothers, it’s a continual challenge to balance dedicating time and attention to their kids while excelling in their chosen careers. Despite these difficulties, they persist and manage to thrive. A supportive and inclusive environment is a crucial factor contributing to the success of single mothers in the workplace. Employers play a…
