RajenReflects

Author name: rajengarabadu

A Crash, A Wake-Up Call, A Second Chance

It takes less than 60 seconds for everything to change.

Just ask the families of those who boarded Air India Flight 171 to London on June 12, 2025.

What makes this heartbreak worse is that the plane crashed into a medical college. Students and staff who weren’t even on the flight lost their lives.

This story isn’t just about an aviation tragedy. It’s about the unpredictability of life. The futility of our endless complaints. And the urgent need to live better, deeper, kinder lives—today.

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How We Treat Those Who Serve Us Says Everything About Us

When did you last ask your house help if they’re sleeping well?

We talk a lot about empathy at work. But what about at home?

They wake up before us. Sleep after us. Feed our families. Keep our homes running. Yet, many of us don’t think twice before denying them a break, a raise, or even a thank you.

This piece isn’t about charity. It’s about humanity.

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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 before we post?

Here’s what happened, and why it should make us all uncomfortable.

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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 leader who leads without drama.
And if you’ve ever been taken for granted because you didn’t shout, it definitely will.

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