January 30, 2025
A cartoon showing workplace issues, highlighting stress among employees. Let's hear voices beyond CXOs to improve workplace well-being.

On workplace issues lets hear voices beyond CXOs

Indian media has a curious habit—it loves putting CEOs and CXOs on a pedestal when talking about workplace issues. These leaders are often seen as the all-knowing sages of corporate wisdom. But what about the middle managers juggling a dozen tasks, the shop floor workers who keep the wheels turning, […]
January 29, 2025
DeepSeek as a whale

DeepSeek Reminds Us About Frugal Innovation

Good to be a Chipskate The recent market turmoil caused by the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. The chips were down for NVIDIA. Big Tech has been stockpiling Nvidia Chips worth billions. Until DeepSeek said that it was built on the […]
January 28, 2025

What is college for? It is ONLY about the degree

Beyond the Parchment: The True Measure of a College Education Picture this: you’re handed your degree certificate the moment you step onto campus. Classes? Exams? Who needs them, right? You’ve already reached the finish line! While this scenario might seem absurd, it highlights a crucial point: the value of a […]
January 24, 2025
Measuring Soft Skills

Investment in Soft Skills – expensive but hard to measure

Every organization grapples with the same talent management challenges: How do we develop employees effectively, keep costs manageable, and prepare them for a rapidly changing future? This is the talent trilemma. And surprisingly, two seemingly unrelated concepts – Baumol’s Cost Disease and Moravec’s Paradox – offer valuable insights into this […]
January 21, 2025
girl wondering

Why is higher education so expensive

Think of a string quartet: it still takes four people the same time to play a piece as it did centuries ago. But their wages rise to match other jobs, making concerts pricier. The same thing happens with music lessons. The teacher’s time is limited, just like a craftsman’s. They can […]
January 21, 2025
Team engaged in a lively video call, exemplifying effective strategies from "P-I-N-G: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication."

P-I-N-G: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication

Andrew Brodsky’s book offers a science-backed approach to virtual communication, introducing the P-I-N-G framework for Perspective, Initiative, Nonverbal, and Goals. Most of us (I will put myself right in front of that line) haven’t quite mastered the art of virtual communication. We’ve spent our lives reading in-person cues – a […]
January 16, 2025
Man in vibrant outfit smiles warmly in front of a brick building and tree, embodying the legacy of Bhaskar Das: Media Pioneer.

The Legacy of Bhaskar Das: Media Pioneer

I met Dr Bhaskar Das at the Governing Council meetings of MICA. His stylishly long hair, colorful eyewear and his knowledge of media was the first thing that struck me. Apart from Santosh Desai, Madhukar Kamath (both erstwhile colleagues from my days at Mudra) and the Director Dr Shailendra Mehta […]
November 2, 2024
Footprints and text highlight why you must ignore recommendations and embrace individuality. Perfect for those seeking authentic paths in a world of advice.

Why you must ignore recommendations

In a world dominated by algorithms, are you truly in control of your choices? Discover the dangers of algorithmic recommendations that create echo chambers and filter bubbles. These digital influences can stifle your individuality. It's time to break free and embrace exploration. Join me as we reflect and reclaim our right to choose beyond curated realities. Don't let algorithms dictate your life—take back your power and live fully!
October 29, 2024
A mystical tree of mysterious drugs in a jar next to a caricature of the Master of Suspense, evoking intrigue and creativity.

Mysterious Drugs and the Master of Suspense

Halloween and Diwali are both being celebrated on the same day this year on October 31st. Darkness and light are polarities in everyone’s life. So this week we will delve into ideas that are dark and ideas that sparkle. GLP-1: This is the ChatGPT Moment for Medicine This Diwali, as […]