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We’re All Guilty of This. Can We Please Stop?

Ever rushed to judge someone, only to realise later that you were wrong?

The recent Bengaluru road rage incident showed us how quickly public opinion can shift… and how dangerous misinformation can be.

We live in a world of speed. But when it comes to facts—and people’s lives—shouldn’t we pause

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When Neighbours Turn Into Nightmares

How much do neighbours really matter?

Living close doesn’t always mean living well. Whether it’s roommates, floor mates, or the building next door—how people behave in shared spaces can impact your daily peace in ways we underestimate.

Here’s a story that might just hit home—literally.

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Why I Don’t Raise My Voice—Until I Have To

Do you think you need to shout to be heard?

For over two decades, I’ve believed you don’t.

I’ve led teams, handled crises, and navigated tricky situations without ever needing to raise my voice. Mostly, it worked. But sometimes… silence is misunderstood.

This might strike a chord if you’re a

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The Six Colleagues You Wish You’d Never Met

Not all workplace villains wear capes. Some carry clipboards and a lousy attitude.

In every office, you’ll find those few people who quietly (or not so quietly) pull the culture down.

They’re everywhere. And sometimes, we all risk becoming one of them.

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How This One Woman Adapted, Reinvented, and Rose to the Top—Without a Plan

When we consider success stories, we frequently envision the rags-to-riches journeys of entrepreneurs—the daring risk-takers who created empires from nothing.

But what about the middle-class, salaried staff who navigate careers not with million-dollar investments but with adaptability, resilience, and an unshakable work ethic?

Here’s a story you ought to read.

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Parenting Tug-of-War: Let Kids Be or Make Them Study?

I have consistently argued that children should be allowed to enjoy their childhood without the relentless pressure of academia.

However, the reality is this—if you are a student in India, studies are not merely a part of life; they often define it.

Whether we like it or not, exams, grades,

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A Loss That Never Heals

On my way to work earlier this week, I got a call from an old friend—a few years senior in college—someone I hadn’t spoken to in a while. His voice carried a weight I couldn’t quite place at first. What he said left me stunned.

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