Author Sudheer Guntupalli - Sudheer is part of the equity investment team at Kotak Mahindra AMC and also a member of Kotak Group Young Leaders' Council. He is a Computer Science Engineer and did his PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. He lives in Emerald Isle with his wife and two kids. An avid runner, Sudheer spends his free time playing badminton.  According to Greek legend, in 490 BC, Pheidippides ran from the battle field of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over Per

Vikas Miglani Market professional, fiction writer and poet LinkedIn ; Blog ; Amazon Writer's Page English Summary The poem reflects on the warmth of a large joint family in the past—filled with grandparents, relatives, home-cooked food, open courtyards, shared studies, and simple village comforts. Life was modest but deeply connected, and relationships were natural and close, untouched by modern labels like “cousin.” Over time, driven by ego, comparison, and the desire for in

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

Sangeetha Rao Homechef @ Little Treats Instagram Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both… The train hummed steadily as it sliced through the countryside, fields blurring into soft washes of green and gold. Sheetal rested her forehead against the cool glass of the window, watching the world pass her by. Robert Frost’s words played on a quiet loop in her mind, as insistent as the rhythm of the tracks beneath her feet. Thirty years ago. She could s

Sandeep Mishra Electrical engineer, gold medalist, senior executive, poet, tabla enthusiast. English Summary The poem reflects the poet’s growing frustration with constant political debates and negativity in the media. Continuous exposure to arguments, hostility, violence, and sensational news has begun to disturb his peace of mind, filling the heart with anger and resentment. He contemplates distancing himself from television and social media in order to regain mental clari

NEELU SUNIL KALRA Yoga Sadhaka | Mindfulness Guide Certified 200-Hour TTC LinkedIn Profile Website (‘क्योंकि सास भी कभी बहू थी’ का दार्शनिक पाठ) Sometimes, deep philosophical ideas are hidden in the most unexpected places. A television serial’s title song, heard many times without much thought, can suddenly become a doorway to deeper understanding. When we pause and listen carefully, even familiar words can begin to reflect timeless truths about life, change and awareness. Th

Vijaya Nane Leader, Coach, aspiring Psychologist Why how we appreciate matters more than what we appreciate. You ask your 3-year-old to pick up her/his toys and put them back in the place and the child promptly responds to your request and you compliment – you are such a good girl/boy- you are so sweet. You keep encouraging the child with your appreciation whenever a good thing is done as good girl/good boy and when they do something that is not appropriate saying don’t do th

Preeti Mahendru Full-time mom, and a volunteer at DBF How To Deal With A Defiant Child Or A Stubborn Child What should be done when an open clash between you and your child arises? What should be done when your child cries? Let’s learn the art of dealing with such behaviors coming from your child! Give a thought on the following: When you have a complained about a particular behavior of your child, did you ever check whether you behave in the same way with the child? For exam

Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12 th  Class) LinkedIn T his essay by Namya Aggarwal reflects on why people often feel the past was better than the present. The author argues that nostalgia makes us idealize earlier times, but in reality the “good old days” are relative — every moment can become cherished once it’s over. The article suggests practicing gratitude and recognizing that the present is just as valuable as any past era we remember fondly. Drowning in n

Abhi Jain Lead Functional Consultant LinkedIn The journey that changed me did not begin with a suitcase or a map. It began on an ordinary morning, when the house was quiet for a rare moment, and I realized I had forgotten what silence felt like. Once, I believed journeys were about movement— changing cities, roles, titles . I moved fast, learned faster, and wore resilience like armor. I measured progress in milestones and deliverables, convinced that strength meant never paus

Preeti Mahendru Full-time mom, and a volunteer at DBF How To Deal With Teenagers As a Single Parent Seeking how to deal with teenagers tends to become the only goal of any parent’s life when their children enter teenagerhood. It is widely believed that one of the difficult phases of parenthood is parenting teenagers. This phase becomes even more difficult when it comes to single parenting teens. Let’s put the same view in this way: This phase brings more responsibilities to a

Varun Goel Blogger, Website In the quiet suburbs of Moscow, where nature thrived in every corner, a boy named Milton lived in a cozy lake house with his parents, Denis and Maryam. Surrounded by lush trees and colorful gardens, life seemed perfect for young Milton. However, his world was about to change dramatically. Milton was a lively child, full of laughter and curiosity. At just twelve years old, he faced a life-altering challenge when he contracted polio. The joyful sound

Jyothi Dmello Author and Street Photographer Instagram If I have to sum up my 2025 in one word , I would say: Blessed! Just look at the views outside my window. From mackerel skies and golden sun, to hues of yellow, orange and pink, to grey clouds and the mighty lightning and thunder, and Oh, moon’s goodnight kiss, it is impossible to not marvel at nature's beauty, appreciate my existence in this magical universe and feel grateful.