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A Whisper of Greatness: Lessons from the Quiet Prime Minister

In November 2009, CNN-News18 (then CNN-IBN) recorded a show with the then-Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

This was not just any interview but a historic interaction in which the Prime Minister engaged with schoolchildren on national television, the first on a private TV network. This wasn’t just another assignment. It was history in the making, and I would be a part of it.

Fifteen years later, I still carry the lessons from that day.

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This Year, How I Went From ‘That’s Not Me’ to ‘Why Not’?

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New Year’s resolutions, anyone?

For most of us, it is a case of make-it-shut-it-forget-it.

This year has been different for me. I challenged myself to leave my comfort zone and made some inroads.

Two factors caused the change. I completed a half-century since I arrived and am entering my 30th year in the professional workforce.

I told myself, if not now, when.

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Teenage Tales: Crafting Lies, Writing Love Letters and Getting Caught

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Looking back at our teenage years, we were just kids, fumbling through life, trying to balance our budding independence with our parents’ watchful eyes.

And the funny part? Those stories, the ones you were scared to tell then, become your best memories. They’re the ones you recount decades later with friends, smiling like it happened yesterday.

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An Unforgettable Train Ride

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Last week, I shared how, as a young boy, I let go of my father’s hand on a crowded railway platform—a move that could have gone wrong.

That was just one part of the story—till the interval—though it may not have felt so.

There’s more. Here’s the whole story.

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How Getting Lost as a Child Taught Me an Unforgettable Lesson

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Forty years ago, in a world before mobile phones, I learned an unforgettable lesson: Hold tight.

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Locked TVs and Secret Drives: Life Lessons from a Strict Dad

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Have you grown under the watch of a strict parent? Life with a strict parent is like a game—you learn to play by the rules and sometimes find ways to bend them just enough to make the journey worthwhile.

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Why Self-Publishing Has Not Been All Roses For Me

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My dear readers

In the last two weeks, you may have seen me enthusiastic about my experiences as a new self-published author.

I still am.

But it’s not all roses, especially if you are like me.

Here’s why.

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‘No’ Doesn’t Always Mean No

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‘No’ Doesn’t Always Mean No Have you ever thought of thanking those who didn’t support you? Those who politely declined, ignored, or brushed off your ideas? I have, and it’s a genuine, heartfelt thank you. Because sometimes, those “no’s” become our greatest gifts. I want to thank the editor who sent me that polite, copy-pasted

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No Campus, No Problem: How We Proved Our Worth One Job at a Time

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Imagine being part of a new branch of a reputed institute that nobody’s heard of, one that doesn’t even have a permanent campus yet.

Curious? Read on. The rest, as they say, is a story worth telling.

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Self-Publishing: The Freedom to ShareYour Story, Your Way

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Have you ever dreamt of seeing your name on the cover of a book?

Maybe you have stories to tell, insights to share, or a passion for writing that won’t stay bottled up. But then comes the intimidating part—publishing. Where do you even begin?

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A Whisper of Greatness: Lessons from the Quiet Prime Minister

This Year, How I Went From ‘That’s Not Me’ to ‘Why Not’?

Teenage Tales: Crafting Lies, Writing Love Letters and Getting Caught

An Unforgettable Train Ride

How Getting Lost as a Child Taught Me an Unforgettable Lesson

Locked TVs and Secret Drives: Life Lessons from a Strict Dad

Why Self-Publishing Has Not Been All Roses For Me

‘No’ Doesn’t Always Mean No

No Campus, No Problem: How We Proved Our Worth One Job at a Time

Self-Publishing: The Freedom to ShareYour Story, Your Way

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