First published in The Hindu, 4 Nov 2023 Tarun, an HR-executive at a multinational firm, likes his job, on most days. Though the hours can be taxing, he carves out time to spend with his family and work out. He…
Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys, in a podcast interview by Mohandas Pai, evoked a cascade of opinions and reactions when he recently suggested that ‘youngsters’ need to work 70-hour weeks in the interests of nation-building. .
That human beings have an innate drive to seek and learn is evident when we leave babies to their own devices. That they utilize their five senses to explore and understand the world is obvious when we give a supine…
The corporate sector, with its hierarchical structures, competitive culture, and the centrality of profits, seems far removed from Gandhian ideals. So much so that juxtaposing Gandhian principles with career crafting in today’s world seems antiquated… .
First published in The Hindu, 30 September 2023 Besides getting ready for her arangetram, Neha plans to run a half-marathon. All this, while she’s interning at a reputed accounting firm, applying to foreign universities and prepping for her final CA exam….
Though children have been herded back to schools for in-person learning, the world of work has continued to support working from home. For employers, it means cost-cutting in terms of rent, greater productivity demonstrated by workers and the flexibile. .
First published in Teacher Plus, Sept 2023 This issue of Teacher Plus emphasizes the importance of being part of professional associations so that you may update and upskill yourself with the latest research, pedagogic theories, and practices. While formal associations…
First published in The Hindu, 2 September 2023 Imagine standing in a circle with a group of people who are throwing a ball. The ball passes to-and-fro as different people throw the ball to each other. However, the ball is never…
An emotionally intelligent school is where every stakeholder, the children, teachers, non-teaching staff, and the management engage in daily mindfulness practices. The recent events of teachers thrashing students and egging other students to beat a child from Kathua in Jammu…
First published in The Hindu, 5 August 2023 Whether it’s a university declining admission, a company not getting back after an interview, or a romantic break-up, rejection stings. Be it a professional or personal issue, a rejection implies that you are…
