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Why Newspapers Continue To Be The First Love
The most productive and relishing start to my day is pouring over the morning newspapers with a hot cup of tea. I love the feel of newspapers in my hands the first thing in the morning,…
Wounded Immortality: The Tale Of Ashwathama
He is blessed to never die, but he is also cursed to live death as an ever-growing wound on his forehead. His life is a line of curse which shall never be stopped. He is to suffer and cry…
To My Kids On Father’s Day
If I was instrumental in bringing you into the world, certain things came along the deal which I’m responsible for; you better know about the roles I’m going to play in your life.
As The…
A Change of Mind: How a Farewell Party Altered My Decision
Very few know this.
I have written much about my current workplace, the experiences, and the learnings I've gathered in 18+ years. But few know I almost did not join here.
I thought it…
A System That Does Not Believe In Women
India’s medal winning wrestlers’ prolonged public battle to get their voices heard and action taken against the accused goes to show how the issue of sexual harassment against women in India…
Guru Pankaj Charan Das: The Pathfinder Of Odissi
Until now and forever he will be addressed as the Adi Guru or the first teacher of classical dance, Odissi. He was first among the famous triad of the dance form, who reshaped, rearranged…
An Unforgettable Gesture: How A Colleague Redefined Layoff Dynamics
As a manager, did you have to make the unfortunate choice of asking some of your team members to go?
Every organisation may need to make some tough decisions for the sake of its business…
When Odisha’s Angels Of Goodness Descended At Balasore To Help Their Brethren…
In another few hours, the deadliest train accident of our living memories will be more than 50 hours old. Hours will be days, days will become weeks, and weeks will become months.
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A Married Feminist
Someone very wise had told me long ago, “You can either be a Feminist or a married Indian woman. You can’t be both!” I had laughed it off then as a young and idealistic woman on the verge of…
Continued Challenges Of Climate Change: Commitment With Children
As the humanity is set to observe this year’s World Environment Day, we stand at the crossroads - what the UN General Assembly calls the ‘Decade of action and delivery for sustainable…