Leadership matters. Which is why it is one of the most researched and debated subjects. Wherever there is a group there is a leader. The converse is also true. Without a leader there is no collective. Leaders form a collective vision and direct actions to realize this vision. When you step back and step away from the many books and theories on leadership and look at it from the point of view of...
A man cracks a whip, and the lion jumps onto a stool. It then proceeds to do a lot of un-lion like things at the command of its handler. These scenes were quite common until a ban was enforced on the use of animals in circuses in 2017. Every cat parent knows that it is their kitty that draws the boundaries of their relationship. How can a human then exert this kind of power and influence over a...
Will India be Viksit by 2047? Recently India’s rise from being the fifth largest economy to the fourth largest economy was accompanied by multiple views on why it is a big deal as well as why it is not. Economists, geopolitical strategists, and political parties have put forth their views on India’s journey to becoming a developed country. There is truth in each of these views. But to start...
Lessons to learn from Mani flags Mani flags and Mani stones get their name from the Buddhist mantra – Om Mani Padme Hum. This mantra is believed to convey the essence of all Buddhist teachings. In English, it means – The Jewel in the Lotus. Across all faiths and philosophies that originated in India, the lotus holds a deep significance. The lotus plant grows in still or slow-moving waters...