August 11, 2025
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Indian IT Outsourcing Industry Will Do It Once Again

Indian IT outsourcing is under threat as the sector contends with shrinking market share, automation of lower-skill jobs, increased global competition, and a critical need to reinvent both talent pipelines and business models. The evidence from 2025 shows momentum shifting toward specialized skills, AI-driven operational models, and a requirement for […]
August 2, 2025
I feel invisible

MY Job Feels Comfortable, But I Feel Invisible

Feeling invisible at work, despite doing everything "right"? You're not alone. Many professionals experience this unsettling sensation, even in secure roles with respectable salaries. It’s like being in a well-furnished basement—comfortable yet lacking a view of the horizon. Discover how to shift from being unnoticed to becoming a valued contributor.
July 31, 2025
The Sirens Call by Chris Hayes

Book Review: The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes

In a world where apps and notifications constantly vie for our attention, Chris Hayes' "The Sirens' Call" serves as a wake-up call. He likens our struggle to that of Odysseus, who had to resist the alluring songs of sirens. Today, our attention is the most valuable resource, yet it's often stolen by tech designed to hijack our focus.
July 31, 2025
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Sirens’ Call, ‘Mann-ifesto’, CEOs’ Readline List

This issue is all about the Attention Economy. I read The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes and have the key ideas summarized for you. The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes Chris Hayes is an American political commentator, author, and Emmy Award–winning host of MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes. He’s […]
July 31, 2025
BVook Review The Irresistible Manager

Book Review: The Irresistible Manager

In a world where middle management is disappearing, Bhushan Kulkarni’s *The Irresistible Manager* offers a warm, practical guide for navigating the complexities of modern leadership. With insights on building trust, fostering team growth, and embracing AI disruption, this book challenges managers to reflect on who they need to become in uncertain times.
July 23, 2025
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Star Hires, Companions & Packers

Aamir Khan. Amitabh Bachchan. Yash Raj Films. ₹300 crore budget. Blockbuster ambition was written all over. But The Thugs of Hindostan tanked. So did The Lone Ranger in Hollywood—Johnny Depp, Disney, $250M budget. In sports, PSG signed Messi, Neymar & Mbappé—three G. O. A. T. s. But no Champions League. […]
July 15, 2025
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UpGrad: What Professionals Want

Half of India’s workforce didn’t participate in formal skilling last year—not due to lack of interest, but due to poor access (66%) and irrelevant content (34%). upGrad Enterprise’s latest report, ‘Skilling Smarter: A strategic guide to training across generations,’ unpacks what’s broken in current workplace training strategies, drawing insights from […]