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

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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, and the expectation to keep up with the curriculum demand a significant portion of a child’s time.

That’s the paradox we grapple with at home.

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The One Thing That Separates True Professionals from the Rest

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Throughout my career, I’ve worked with some of the best-known names in journalism—veteran anchors, celebrated interviewers, and media personalities who have made a name for themselves in the industry.

When it came time to choose someone for my book launch, the first name that popped into my head was someone I had worked with for the shortest time—less than a year.

Why?

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When Expectations Overwhelm: A Lesson From My School Days

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Have you ever been shocked by someone you least expected?

As kids, we often see the world in black and white. There are “good” people who never falter and “bad” people who always seem to mess up. But life has a way of challenging these notions, often through moments we never forget.

This is the story of one such moment from my school days: a lesson in humanity and the crushing weight of expectations.

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