Mangoes and Kokum Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin There is something quietly extraordinary about the way a childhood memory can find you when you least expect it. Not through photographs or stories told at dinner tables, but through a smell, a sound, or the sight of someone you love doing something wonderfully unselfconscious. Last week, I was on a family vacation in Dapoli, Ratnagiri, when it happened to me. We had woken early that morning to the f

Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin For five years, a tiny, nine-coloured wonder had been giving me the slip. The first time I heard its cheerful two-note whistle on one of my morning walks, I ran towards the sound. But by the time I got there, the bird was gone. All I had was a sound recording and a heart full of hope. After that, friends and fellow birdwatchers kept spotting it in different corners of the city. It even entered people’s homes, primaril

Aarya Fahoum 8th Grade. NEXT school Participating in a beach clean-up drive at Prabhadevi Beach taught me that small actions can make a big difference to the environment. The experience increased my awareness of carbon footprints and how daily activities contribute to pollution. By conserving electricity, reducing waste, carpooling, caring for plants, and recycling responsibly, we can lower carbon emissions and protect ecosystems. If everyone adopts simple eco-friendly habits

Harinath EI Outlook Editor, Linkedin Profile, Blog The places we never fully leave behind Editor’s Note The houses we remember are rarely made of bricks alone. Sometimes they are built from the smell of a grandmother's kitchen, the quiet corner where we escaped with a book, the courtyard where festivals unfolded, or the small habits that slowly became part of who we are. Long after the walls disappear, these places continue to live within us. For this edition, residents were

Simar Bedi Founder, Ekattva Beauty & Wellness Fitness Enthusiast Website; Ekattva Instagram; Personal Instagram; LinkedIn Growing up, the world inside my home wasn’t built from store-bought luxuries but from the hidden treasures others had overlooked. This shaped my inner world by a unique magic; seeing beauty and potential in things the world had cast aside. Lacking a school best friend, my childhood solitude became my studio. I found sanctuary in the quiet alchemy of creat

Aarv Jain 11 years My dream vacation is to visit Dubai in winter. I want to see the Burj Khalifa, enjoy Ferrari World, ride the tram, and experience the city's famous sports car culture. My Dream Vacation My dream vacation is to go to Dubai. The most suitable period for this trip are the winters. The reason to go to this specific place is because of the theme parks in Dubai like Ferrari world. I also wish to see the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa . I would like to trave

Harinath EI Outlook Editor, Linkedin Profile, Blog Small notes of gratitude from the people around us Editor’s Note There are people who quietly become part of our lives. Not through grand gestures— but through conversations, encouragement, routines, kindness, and presence. Sometimes, they live right next door. Sometimes, they become the reason a place begins to feel like home. This collection brings together small letters written by residents to people within our own commun

Harinath EI Outlook Editor, Linkedin Profile, Blog Based on his Autobiography draft The Extraordinary Journey of Mr. T. Mohan Chandran A life shaped by discipline, curiosity, integrity, and the quiet determination to rise beyond circumstances. T. Mohan Chandra Aviation Consultant & Advisor Connect: 9819915824 or Email Introduction Some journeys do not begin with privilege, influence, or opportunity. They begin in small villages, among routines that leave little room for drea

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website “I have told him a thousand times to put his dirty clothes in the basket, but he won’t!” Meena vented, her voice weary with frustration. “I do everything for him, yet he doesn’t even look at me; he stares at his phone when I’m speaking. It’s like he doesn’t respect me. Why can’t he just listen?” Meena is a devoted mother, but she is also exhausted. She is trapped in a cycle of frustration because she believes a clean house is the only path to a ha

Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin Heart-spotted woodpecker (Top), Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Left) and Rufous woodpecker (Right) Birdwatching has a curious way of blurring the line between preparation and providence. This truth felt especially real during our monthly bird survey at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on Sunday, 26 April 2026. It was a day that blended effort and chance into one lasting memory. My group consisted of Hansel, Sunil, Rahul an

Harinath EI Outlook Editor , Linkedin Profile , Blog SECTION 1 Beginnings Where curiosity is pure, and identity is still unfolding Parv Dasani (9 yr) Curiosity in its purest form Who I am Me, I am a young child With expressions, I am quite mild I am a boy who is pretty shy Very smart, but never sly Studious I am, I like science Very unlucky too, always the bad dice I want to be a space scientist And remember, I am always an optimist Always curious, I ask a lot of questions

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website You post a photo of a moment you truly cherish – a trek, a meal, a sunset – and then, five minutes later, you’re refreshing the feed. If the “likes” don’t roll in, that beautiful memory starts to feel a little less bright. It’s a strange trap, isn’t it? You go for the trek because you love the mountains, but you end up letting a silent comment section decide if the trip was a “success.” Have you lost control of your life? The Digital Chorus We liv

Harinath Strategy & Growth – Reliance Retail; EI Outlook Editor Linkedin Profile Srividya Vaidison , Linkedin A Conversation with Srividya Introduction In the philosophy world, there is a story about the students of Confucius. It is said that when they walked through crowded streets, people could recognize them instantly — even before they spoke. Not because they were famous, but because of the way they carried themselves: calm, composed, and quietly confident. Whenever I se

Real Growth is Subtle and hidden Deepalakshmi P Yoga Teacher Email ; Instagram Creative writing & Illustrations by: Harinath During my yoga teacher training, I was introduced to the teachings of Patanjali. In Chapter 1 of the Yogasutras , he mentions two powerful tools required to achieve any goal: Abhyasa (Practice) and Vairagya (Detachment). The idea of Abhyasa felt natural to me. Practice, discipline, and hard work are principles we are all familiar with. They form the b

Umme Salmaa Bharmal Your Artist friend & Art facilator Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me at: 9920492453 Confidence, persistence, emotional calm — the quiet lessons hidden inside drawing When people hear that I teach art, they usually imagine paint, brushes, sketchbooks, and colourful mess. Yes — those things are part of it. But what I witness in an art session is something much deeper. Art class becomes a quiet space where children and sometimes adults learn how to: S

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Dr. Chaitanya Dasika 9930610218 Research Professional, NMIMS university Google Scholar , Linkedin Evenings at Emerald Isle have always been pleasant and full of life. I barely get a window to visit the garden during early evenings but on the days, I visit I feel energized want to make it a regular practice. The play zone near T6 or the relatively longer walking tracks that EI offer are a treat to the residents who bond and enjoy over a walk or a talk in these lawns. The pl

Deepalakshmi P Yoga teacher Email ; Instagram We chase weight loss like tourists chase tigers. But real fitness lies in the forest — in strength, stamina, balance, and joy. When the ecosystem thrives, the tiger appears naturally. “Want to know how a Pune based 40yr old lost 15 kg in 2 months without diet or any exercise”? “ The secrets of weight loss shared by this celebrity actress fitness trainer”… “You can eat your favourite briyani, roti and chaval and still lose weight

Abhi Jain Lead Functional Consultant LinkedIn She was always the strong one—until a quiet question from an old colleague revealed her hidden exhaustion and taught her that real strength sometimes begins with letting go. She had always been known as the strong one. When things fell apart, she was the one who stayed standing. When responsibility shifted, it somehow landed on her shoulders — and she accepted it without question. Over time, being strong stopped feeling like an ac

Neha Suradkar Co- Founder of YOGEE Beauty & Wellness Pvt Ltd Assistant Professor (Fashion History, Styling) LinkedIn Fashion and Design Educator, Entrepreneur, Style Coach™ and Advocate of Timeless Thinking Have you ever noticed how you automatically sit a little straighter when you are dressed well? Or how staying in nightclothes till noon somehow convinces your brain that answering emails is… optional? This isn’t about impressing anyone. This is psychology. And I am not