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SEPTEMBER 2026

Business

The Story Behind the Coach

Radhika Patel Fitness & Nutrition Coach Personal Instagram; Always happy to help & connect: 9978675000 @embrace_your_grace Hi, I’m Radhika Patel. Today, you see me as a fit, strong woman and a certified fitness and nutrition coach, but this is not how my story began. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was the life I live now—it was built over time, piece by piece. I had to walk through the very same struggles you might be facing today to become the person I am. It is eas

Radhika Patel

10 min read

Art n Culture

Do You Like What You See in the Mirror?

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website In a world obsessed with outward appearances, the mirror often becomes you primary You scrutinize your features, colour, lament perceived flaws, and if getting older your wrinkles! You compare yourself to idealized images constantly flashing before you. But, what if the true reflection of beauty isn’t found in the superficial surface, but in the depths of our inner self? “Do you like what you see in the mirror?” This is a question that extends far

Dr. Devyani Rozario

5 min read

How I Understand Freedom

Dr Shweta Bahety BHMS (Gold Medalist), FCAH MD Scholar. Instagram Freedom: this one word carries the essence of one’s being. Freedom: the liberation, the independence is that one thing that EVERY creature craves to attain, be it a small fish in the aquarium or the domesticated colorful canaries, or the animals in the zoo, or our Rapunzel in her tower. To take decisions by oneself, to have a taste of life like never before. As the famous lyrics convey “What a Wonderful World!

Dr. Shweta Bahety

2 min read

The Paradox of Divine Hardship: Reconciling Destiny, Free Will, and the Lives of Avatars in Hindu Philosophy

Aniruddha Mehta Business Consultant, Music Enthusiast, and Lifelong Learner. LinkedIn ; Profile The philosophical dilemma surrounding the concepts of destiny (Prarabdha) and self-effort (Purushartha) has captivated human thought for millennia. A profoundly challenging existential question arises when examining the earthly lives of the most revered figures in Hindu theology: Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. If these beings are the supreme incarnations of the Divine, their material

Aniruddha Mehta

18 min read

Freedom, As I Know It

Harinath Poet EI Outlook Editor, Linkedin Profile, Blog If freedom arrived tomorrow, what would I do? Honestly, I am not sure I would do anything different. I think I am already living the kind of freedom I once imagined for myself. I walk. I trek. I cycle. Sometimes I simply head out without a destination. I meet people and listen to their stories - the wonderful, complicated, funny, sometimes heartbreaking stories that remind me how differently each of us experiences life.

Harinath Babu

2 min read

ज्ञान का आलोक

Priya Chaturvedi Global Markets Professional, avid reader, finding rhythm in semi-classical dance and expression in Hindi verse. LinkedIn The poem beautifully celebrates the teacher as a potter, navigator, healer, and benefactor who shapes lives, dispels ignorance, nurtures humanity, and illuminates the path with wisdom, knowledge, compassion, and selfless guidance. शिक्षक ही वह कुम्भकार जो मृद भांडों में जीवन डाले, बाहर से कर चोट लगाकर भीतर मृद घट को सुघड़ रूप में ढाले, मेरे

Priya Chaturvedi

1 min read

Science

Your body does not run on willpower. It runs on timing.

Dr. Yogesh Suradkar Founder & CEO of YOGEE Beauty & Wellness Pvt Ltd Consultant, Startup Mentor, Ex VP R&I L'Oréal, P&G, Marico LinkedIn Your body does not run on willpower. It runs on timing. Biological Rhythm is your body’s 24-hour internal timing system. It influences sleep, energy, focus, mood, metabolism, productivity and recovery. Feeling sharp in the morning but drained by afternoon? That is not always laziness. It may be rhythm misalignment. Your body takes daily timi

Dr. Yogesh Suradkar

1 min read

THE SIXTH SENSE

Chintan Mehta EI Library Team Recently, fourteen children from our society walked into the clubhouse for four afternoons — and walked out a little different. They came in wondering what they would be doing for nearly 5 hours on 4 days, and worrying that their precious vacation time was going to go away in yet another class, but what unfolded blew away their own minds! Through games & activities they learnt how to deal with their little stresses, build a strong character and b

Chintan Mehta

3 min read

Technology

Minecraft: More Than Just a Game

Namish Suradkar A 15-year-old Grade 10 Student, a Minecraft Enthusiast. Minecraft is more than a game—it is a world where creativity, strategy, logic, and teamwork come alive. This article explores how a seemingly simple block-building adventure can inspire imagination, develop problem-solving skills, and offer valuable lessons beyond the screen. Minecraft: More Than Just a Game Few titles in the history of video games have had an impact quite like Minecraft. This sandbox gam

Namish Suradkar

4 min read

AUGUST 2026

Business

The Convenience Trap: Why “Instant” Culture Is Eroding Your Focus

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website I met my neighbour just outside our building, looking very anxious. I gently asked if there was a problem. His answer shocked me. He said he was waiting for the delivery person to get the chart paper for his son, and it was almost time for the school bus to arrive. He added that my son has developed a habit of forgetting to tell us what the school has asked for, and he only remembers it in the morning. Thanks to the instant delivery service, we ge

Dr. Devyani Rozario

5 min read

The IVY League

Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of Auckland Education Counsellor in Hiranandani, Powai LinkedIn How did eight USA universities end up being called the Ivy League the most powerful academic brand in the world. The Ivy League didn’t begin as a ranking. It began as a rivalry. In 1852, Harvard and Yale competed in what’s considered the first intercollegiate sporting event in the U

Vinayak Rao

1 min read

Art n Culture

बोल के लब आज़ाद हैं तेरे…

Priya Chaturvedi Global Markets Professional, avid reader, finding rhythm in semi-classical dance and expression in Hindi verse. LinkedIn A sharp and witty reflection on the importance of freedom of expression, urging us to think, question and speak up. Through humour and everyday examples, the article reminds us that silence is easy, but finding our voice is essential. "बोल के लब आज़ाद हैं तेरे…" "…बोल ज़ुबान अब तक तेरी है"। फ़ैज़ की कविता है जो बिना लाग-लपेट के हमसे अपनी

Priya Chaturvedi

3 min read

Freedom Frenzy

Ivaan Gugnani 9 years Think you know a lot about India’s freedom struggle? It’s time to put your skills to the test with this quiz. 1.Complete this Mahatma Gandhi quote: “Be the _______ that you wish to see in the world” 2. How many times was Jawaharlal Nehru jailed? A) 0 B) 100 C) 9 D) 2 3. How was Bhagat Singh killed by the British? A) He was shot in a protest B) He was hanged C) He caught a disease in jail D) He was guillotined 4. True or false: Batukeshwar Dutt was execut

Ivaan Gugnani

1 min read

The evolving nature of the footballing relationship between France and its former colonies

Photo by Jannik on Unsplash Avnish Anand LinkedIn; Medium Why Achraf Hakimi and Ayyoub Bouaddi are torch bearers for future French footballers of multicultural origins On June 13th, Morocco’s 18 year old wonder kid midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi announced himself to the larger world. In a commanding performance at the heart of Morrocco’s midfield, he completely dominated the likes of Casemiro and Fabinho. While football nerds and talent scouts have known about him for a while, thi

Avnish Anand

5 min read

Revisiting Maniratnam's Roja

Priya Chaturvedi Global Markets Professional, avid reader, finding rhythm in semi-classical dance and expression in Hindi verse. LinkedIn Roja, a 1992 blockbuster which captured the national attention and forever changed the viability of dubbed regional cinema across India. It marks a tectonic shift from the hyper masculine action hero to a realistic protagonist with human nuance. Anchored by Arvind Swamy’s restrained charisma, Madhoo’s earnest innocence, and A.R. Rahman’s ha

Priya Chaturvedi

4 min read

Science

Your body does not run on willpower. It runs on timing.

Dr. Yogesh Suradkar

1 min read

THE SIXTH SENSE

Chintan Mehta

3 min read

Technology

Innovation: Making Everyday Better

Avyan Bahety 10 years A thoughtful look at innovation through a child’s eyes, celebrating how new ideas make life easier while reminding us to use them wisely, care for our planet, and build a cleaner, greener future. We live in a world where innovation is all around us. Every day, new discoveries are made in fields like medicine, technology, and architecture. These inventions make our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable. Our curiosity, logical thinking, and hard work h

Avyan Bahety

2 min read

JULY 2026

Business

Every Community Begins with a Conversation

Komal Singh HR & People Development Consultant | Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Facilitator | POSH Trainer | NLP Practitioner | Visiting Faculty | Research Scholar | Lifelong Learner & Spiritual Seeker Linkedin One evening, while taking a stroll, Taruna Vatsa and I found ourselves discussing how difficult it has become for professionals to genuinely connect with one another. With many people working from home and others spending hours commuting, opportunities to meet li

Komal Singh

2 min read

Art n Culture

How to Find Happiness in Everyday Life

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website We live in a culture obsessed with the milestone. From an early age, we are conditioned to believe that happiness is a destination. We can get it exclusively in grand achievements – landing a dream job, purchasing a perfect home, finding a soulmate, having a great holiday in an exotic destination and so on. Most of us spend our lives looking over the horizon, treating the present moment as a mere stepping stone to a better, more fulfilled future.

Dr. Devyani Rozario

6 min read

The Stories They Brought Back

Umme Salmaa Bharmal Your Artist friend & Art facilator Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me at: 9920492453 One of my favourite days of the year is the first art class after the summer holidays. Not because we begin a new lesson. Because I get to hear their stories. A little one came back from the mountains carrying a sketchbook filled with tiny drawings from her trek. Each page held a memory she wanted to keep. Another child, usually so quiet, stood beside her mother whi

Umme Salmaa Bharmal

2 min read

Science

Healing Together: A Community Reflection on Health, Humanity, and Action in July

Arvind Pawar GM in Jio Health - Research & Intelligence; Linkedin Dr. Kavitha Madhuri Ph.D. in Gynaecological Oncology ; LinkedIn July is...

Arvind Pawar

3 min read

Understand Heart Attack From Our Cardiology

Dr. Mukul Kaushik Head of Interventional Cardiology Nahar Medical Center ; Seven Hills Hospital; Holy Spirit Hospital; Criticare Asia...

Dr. Mukul Kaushik

1 min read

Monsoon Health Tips

Dr. Narendra Palan Industrial Physician Ph No: 98206 01529 LinkedIn Profile Edited by: Namya Aggarwal Rain may cool the air — but it...

Dr. Narendra Palan

2 min read

Technology

The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Job Interview Fraud

Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin A new cybersecurity threat is emerging in the remote work era. Hackers using...

Harish Dixit

2 min read

JUNE 2026

Business

The “Ifs and Buts” Trap: How to Stop Overthinking

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website “You’re on the verge of making a significant move – applying for a dream job, starting a creative project, or even just initiating a difficult conversation. Then, the whispers start. “But what if I’m not qualified enough?” “What if I fail? I’ll look like a fool.” “But what if the timing isn’t right?” In the world of psychology and decision science, these “ifs” and “buts” are the building blocks of Analysis Paralysis. While a healthy degree of caut

Dr. Devyani Rozario

4 min read

They’re taking away our diet cokes!

Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12th Class) LinkedIn A shortage of canned Diet Coke across major Indian cities has unexpectedly highlighted how global events affect everyday life. Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted shipping routes, increased freight costs, and raised aluminium prices, creating supply shortages. Despite available substitutes, young consumers remain attached to the unique experience of drinking Diet Coke from a can. Th

Namya Aggarwal

3 min read

Art n Culture

A Summer SOS: Is Mumbai Becoming Too Hot?

Siddhant Desai 13 years, Grade 9 Every year, Mumbai's summers seem hotter than the last. As a teenager, I can clearly feel the difference. The heat and humidity have become so intense that people eagerly wait for the monsoon to bring relief. Even a short bus ride without air conditioning can leave someone exhausted and drenched in sweat. Playing outdoors in the afternoon has become difficult, and school sports and Physical Education classes are often affected. I have seen fri

Siddhant Desai

2 min read

Science

Will AI take my job? Or our children's jobs?

Indresh Kumar Head of Data Science VoltUp LinkedIn Will AI take my job? Or our children's jobs? Short answer: no. Long answer: read on....

Indresh Kumar

3 min read

Technology

If I Could Invent Something

Anay Rathi 9 Years If I Could Invent Something If I could invent something, it would be something different which no one on Earth would think of. It would be a fully functional boat with very advanced safety features. First, I would ask people for scrap metal, which they would give me easily. Then, using half of the scrap metal, I would craft a boat large enough for two to four people to sit inside. Then I would make a battery which would fully charge in one minute but could

Anay Rathi

2 min read

MAY 2026

Business

You are Building a Business. But are you actually protected?

Adv. Chandni Barak Legal Consultant Partner, Barak Legacy Law Chambers Commercial Law · Contracts & Dispute Resolution Editor, EI Lifestyle Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me : 97111 05110 — FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR — You’re Building a Business. But Are You Actually Protected? Six moments in your growth journey where you quietly needed a lawyer and probably didn’t know it. Most entrepreneurs I speak to are not reckless. They are resourceful, sharp, and deeply invest

Adv. Chandni Barak

6 min read

From Village Fields to India’s Aviation Corridors

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

Harinath K

6 min read

Delimitation: Redrawing the Social Contract of India

Priya Chaturvedi Global Markets Professional, avid reader, finding rhythm in semi-classical dance and expression in Hindi verse. LinkedIn The recent defeat of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha has not silenced the debate on delimitation; rather, it has intensified age-old anxieties over federalism and equitable voting rights. The current political mood of the country demands a deeper understanding of this exercise. Article 82 of the Indian Constitution,

Priya Chaturvedi

4 min read

Art n Culture

5 Things to Let Go for a Better Life

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

Dr. Devyani Rozario

4 min read

Luck and the quiet magic of Birdwatching.

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

Harish Dixit

2 min read

Science

The Obesity Answer That's Already Written In Your Body

Arvind Pawar Co-founder of Hyperlink Health Linkedin Why "Eat Less, Move More" Keeps Failing You Three cousins. Same dal-chawal dinner table growing up. Same Sunday parathas, same evening chai. At 32, one's pre-diabetic. One runs half marathons. One has been on "the same weight loss plan" for a decade and can't understand why nothing moves. Same food. Radically different bodies. Nobody talks about this. Here's what nobody's saying out loud: the plan you're on might not be bro

Arvind Pawar

3 min read

Technology

The Hidden Cost of What We Throw Away

Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin Earlier this month, I received an email that many healthcare consumers now recognize all too well. It informed me that Sutter Health, a California-based healthcare provider with 24 hospitals and more than 200 clinics, had reached a $21.5 million settlement related to a privacy class action lawsuit. The notice explained that California residents who logged into Sutter Health’s MyHealthOnline portal between June 10, 201

Harish Dixit

3 min read

APRIL 2026

Business

This Summer, Don’t Just Keep Kids Busy — Help Them Bloom

Simar Bedi Founder, Ekattva Beauty & Wellness Fitness Enthusiast Website ; Ekattva Instagram ; Personal Instagram ; LinkedIn Every summer, a familiar checklist repeats in our homes: Swimming classes? - Done Extra tuitions? - Done Playtime downstairs? - Done And yet, somewhere between structured routines and free play, parents often find themselves asking — “Is my child really growing, or just passing time?” A recent feature by The Times of India highlights how summers ca

Simar Bedi

3 min read

The Humm Story: Rethinking Indulgence, One Dip at a Time

Aditi Agrawal Founder of Humm Story 9819898102 Whatsapp ; Instagram A personal journey that turns everyday snacking into a balance of taste, health, and conscious choice. Snacking has quietly become a part of our daily rhythm—during meetings, at gatherings, or in those small pauses between a busy day. Yet, it often carries an unspoken trade-off: taste versus health. This is where The Humm Story begins, with a simple idea—to enjoy food without second thoughts. The Humm Story

Aditi Agrawal

2 min read

The Hidden Clauses in Your Vendor Contracts

Adv. Chandni Barak Legal Consultant Editor, EI Lifestyle Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me : 97111 05110 — Commercial Contracts — You signed it. You trusted it. But buried in the fine print are provisions that may be working silently against you and your vendor knows exactly what they mean. "Most businesses only read their vendor contracts when something goes wrong. By then, they are reading the terms that bind them not the ones that could have protected them." E

Adv. Chandni Barak

6 min read

Art n Culture

Have you lost control of your life?

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

Dr. Devyani Rozario

5 min read

Science

Your Genes Aren't Your Destiny: How Genomics and Real Changes Actually Beat Obesity

Arvind Pawar Co-founder of Hyperlink Health Linkedin Dr. Kavitha Madhuri Ph.D. in Gynaecological Oncology ; LinkedIn The Problem Nobody Talks About You've tried the diets. You've hit the gym. Your friend lost 10 kilos on the exact same program that barely moved the needle for you. Most weight loss programs treat everyone like we're built the same way. We're not. Your metabolism, how your body stores fat, even when you get hungry, these things are partially written in your DNA

Arvind Pawar

4 min read

Why Art Is Necessary for Future Thinkers

Umme Salmaa Bharmal Your Artist friend & Art facilator Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me for courses/ workshops (Details at the end): 9920492453 Not an extra skill—but a way of seeing, thinking, and becoming. Over the last 16 years, as an artist and a teacher, I’ve started noticing something very clearly. The children who engage deeply with art don’t just become better at drawing. They become better at thinking. And not in an obvious, measurable way. But in the way th

Umme Salmaa Bharmal

4 min read

Technology

The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Job Interview Fraud

Harish Dixit Senior Infrastructure Manager – APAC Linkedin A new cybersecurity threat is emerging in the remote work era. Hackers using...

Harish Dixit

2 min read

MARCH 2026

Business

The Power of Quiet Leadership: A Conversation with Srividya

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

Harinath K

21 min read

The Ego Trap: Why Arrogance Is The Ultimate Leadership Incompetence

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website When your bank balance looks great, the title on the business card is impressive, and your talent seems to open every door, it is easy to feel invincible and fall into the trap of obsession with yourself. You begin to believe that only your thoughts matter and for everyone surrounding you, there is only your way or no way! This is the “false security” of thinking you are the sole author of your achievements, is a mindset that inevitably leads to a

Dr. Devyani Rozario

4 min read

Art n Culture

The Day I Stopped Waiting For Monday

Simar Bedi Founder, Ekattva Beauty & Wellness Fitness Enthusiast Website ; Ekattva Instagram ; Personal Instagram ; LinkedIn Last week, I stood inside a gym that felt different. Not louder. Not bigger. Just… stronger. Because the room was filled with women. Women of every shape, every age, every story. Some lifting confidently. Some nervously gripping their first dumbbells. Some cheering from the sidelines. And somewhere in between all that iron and sweat, something beautiful

Simar Bedi

5 min read

What Art Class Teaches That Has “Nothing” to Do With Art

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

Umme Salmaa Bharmal

3 min read

Love Begins Within

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 One evening, I was sitting on a bench in the garden. It was that time in the evening when the compound is alive with children racing their bicycles around the pathway, some residents taking a stroll alone, while others walk with their buddies. On the opposite bench, a gr

Neha Suradkar

4 min read

AGEISM – The New Menace for the Workforce & How to Tackle It

Rati Hegde ( ratihegde@gmail.com ) Mob. No: 9819018240 X ; Facebook Smt. Rati Hegde is a columnist, author, speaker, TV panelist, Social Media influencer and founder member of the Hindu Charter of Demands and Equal Rights for Hindus. Recently her second book “Tales of Bharat – Dharma” was published by Indusscrolls. As per WHO, Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age. The f

Rati Hegde

9 min read

Science

The Latent Change

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

Deepalakshmi P

2 min read

Technology

Mutual Fund Wealth Simulator

Samith Radhakrishnan SVP Analytics Head LinkedIn Profile Article Link From previous simple tool kept going - built a portfolio simulator for Indian mutual funds. From scratch. Here's the full architecture. Start with data. 890 schemes. 38 categories. Returns across 9 timeframes (1W → 10Y), AUM, ratings. Large Cap, Mid Cap, Debt, Hybrid, Index — the full universe. Then score every fund on four dimensions: → Return Score — 5Y CAGR. Falls back to 3Y. Long-term is the only honest

Samith Radhakrishnan

2 min read

Unleashing the power -A step at a time!

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

Dr. Chaitanya Dasika

3 min read

FEBRUARY 2026

Business

Investments – Lots of options available but – जाएँ तो जाएँ कहाँ

Vikas Miglani Market professional, fiction writer and poet LinkedIn ; Blog ; Amazon Writer's Page Full article can be accessed on my blog at below link: Investments – Lots of options available but – जाएँ तो जाएँ कहाँ An eventful year 2025 had come to an end with President Donald Trump of the United States hogging the limelight, in the comeback year of his presidency. A more lethal and vindictive, he started off with an aim to end the Russia Ukraine war and had successfully

Vikas Miglani

5 min read

Anthropic’s AI Upgrade Spooked Markets

Smita Shetty Chartered Accountant (CA); FINANSYS LinkedIn ; Beyond Boardrooms by Smita Shetty Dated: 09/02/26 Anthropic’s AI Upgrade Spooked Markets Indian technology stocks sold off sharply between 4th and 6th February 2026 , extending a global downturn in software and IT services shares after an announcement from Silicon Valley-based AI firm Anthropic rattled investors worldwide The selling was driven by extrapolation. What was the actual announcement? Anthrop

Smita Shetty

2 min read

Art n Culture

TMM – A Love–Hate Story in 21.097K

Manikantan MVL Fitness Enthusiast IMC Trading, Linkedin I abhor running. I absolutely do. Don’t get me wrong, but there is no single to take, goal to score, basket to net, no boundaries, or deuces. No cover drives, deceptions, tackles, steals, smashes, drops, or volleys. It is just you on the road, and the thrill is missing. Also getting up at 2:30 am for a 05:15 am start isn't very enticing. I signed up to run my first half marathon during the Tata Mumbai Marathon for a caus

Manikantan MVL

2 min read

What We Wear, and Who We Become

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

Neha Suradkar

4 min read

Be Like Salt – Don’t Chase The Spotlight, Become Essential

Dr. Devyani Rozario Website “Be like salt” – It is a deceptively simple command, yet it carries a profound weight . In our modern, attention-driven world, where success is often measured by volume, visibility, and viral reach, this ancient metaphor suggests an entirely different metric for meaningful contribution: indispensability achieved through quiet enhancement . Think about the essence of salt. It is small, inexpensive, and utterly unremarkable in appearance. Yet, it p

Dr. Devyani Rozario

3 min read

Science

United by Unique Hearts: Cancer and Heart Health This February

Arvind Pawar Co-founder of Hyperlink Health Linkedin Dr. Kavitha Madhuri Ph.D. in Gynaecological Oncology ; LinkedIn February often feels like a bridge month. The sharpness of winter softens, school exams loom, and Mumbai’s air begins to warm just enough to make evening walks pleasant again. But beyond seasonal shifts, February carries two powerful reminders about our health: World Cancer Day on 4 February and a global spotlight on heart health, often linked with Valentine’s

Arvind Pawar

3 min read

Technology

Building a Knowledge Graph- Insights from Chanakya Niti Shastra

Samith Radhakrishnan SVP Analytics Head LinkedIn Profile Article Link Introduction Chanakya, the ancient Indian philosopher, economist,...

Samith Radhakrishnan

2 min read

Decode DeepSeek

Anjali Sharma VP – Head Digital Data and Platforms for Distributed Renewable Energy at Reliance Industries Limited LinkedIn DeepSeek’s...

Anjali Sharma

4 min read

JANUARY 2026

Business

Adrak Elaichi Chai aur Finance

Smita Shetty Chartered Accountant (CA); FINANSYS LinkedIn ; Beyond Boardrooms by Smita Shetty Every January, my husband and I block one evening on the calendar - no phones, no spreadsheets at first, just two cups of chai and one honest question - Do we still feel financially secure the way we did last year? Because numbers alone don’t answer that. Lot of my folks look as Insurance as either investment or expense. For us, it’s a mitigation plan, when done first and right,

Smita Shetty

2 min read

Young Entrepreneur Interview: From Our Neighbourhood to Five-Star Hotels

Harinath Strategy & Growth – Reliance Retail; EI Outlook Editor Linkedin Profile Abhishekta, Founder of Celebrino Food and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. , created Re'nao , a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand. Website; Instagram ; Linkedin Declaimer: This story was shaped from a long conversation with Abhishikta — she stepped aside quietly, so I’m sharing the raw conversation for gentle readers to decide on their own. A Conversation with Abhishikta The Quiet Rise of Abhishikta & Re’

Harinath K

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IB vs Cambridge Is the Wrong Question

Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of Auckland Education Counsellor in Hiranandani, Powai LinkedIn Mrs. Baluwala recently asked me, “Which international board IB or Cambridge should we choose for Vihaan?” It’s a common question. But it’s also the wrong one. Because choosing between IB and Cambridge (IGCSE / A-Levels) isn’t about which board is “better.” It’s about how your child

Vinayak Rao

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Art n Culture

Til-Gul, Kites, and Care: A Sankranti Story of Family, Health, and New Beginnings

Arvind Pawar Co-founder of Hyperlink Health Linkedin Dr. Kavitha Madhuri Ph.D. in Gynaecological Oncology ; LinkedIn January in Mumbai feels like a pause — the good kind. The mornings are cooler, the sunlight softer, and across terraces and balconies, kites rise into the sky. In homes across the city, families prepare for Makar Sankranti — exchanging til-gul, planning simple meals, and stepping into a season that symbolises renewal. Sankranti, like Pongal, Lohri, and other ha

Arvind Pawar

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Science

A Philosophical interpretation of the Title Song of “Kyunki Saas BhiKabhi Bahu Thi” through the Lens of Samkhya

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

Neelu Sunil Kalra

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Technology

The Perfect Picture Problem

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 Not so long ago, our social media feeds were dominated by filters- smoothing, slimming, glowing tools that offered instant perfection. Today, Artificial Intelligence has stepped in, turning imagination into pictures so real that even we pause for a second before recognisi

Neha Suradkar

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Welcome to The EI Outlook - a platform to inspire, connect, and collaborate within our vibrant EI community. Together, let’s celebrate innovation, share stories, and build an ecosystem where ideas thrive.

SEPTEMBER 2026

The Story Behind the Coach

Do You Like What You See in the Mirror?

How I Understand Freedom

The Paradox of Divine Hardship: Reconciling Destiny, Free Will, and the Lives of Avatars in Hindu Philosophy

Freedom, As I Know It

ज्ञान का आलोक

Your body does not run on willpower. It runs on timing.

THE SIXTH SENSE

Minecraft: More Than Just a Game

AUGUST 2026

The Convenience Trap: Why “Instant” Culture Is Eroding Your Focus

The IVY League

बोल के लब आज़ाद हैं तेरे…

Freedom Frenzy

The evolving nature of the footballing relationship between France and its former colonies

Revisiting Maniratnam's Roja

Your body does not run on willpower. It runs on timing.

THE SIXTH SENSE

Innovation: Making Everyday Better

JULY 2026

Every Community Begins with a Conversation

How to Find Happiness in Everyday Life

The Stories They Brought Back

Healing Together: A Community Reflection on Health, Humanity, and Action in July

Understand Heart Attack From Our Cardiology

Monsoon Health Tips

The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Job Interview Fraud

JUNE 2026

The “Ifs and Buts” Trap: How to Stop Overthinking

They’re taking away our diet cokes!

A Summer SOS: Is Mumbai Becoming Too Hot?

Will AI take my job? Or our children's jobs?

If I Could Invent Something

MAY 2026

You are Building a Business. But are you actually protected?

From Village Fields to India’s Aviation Corridors

Delimitation: Redrawing the Social Contract of India

5 Things to Let Go for a Better Life

Luck and the quiet magic of Birdwatching.

The Obesity Answer That's Already Written In Your Body

The Hidden Cost of What We Throw Away

APRIL 2026

This Summer, Don’t Just Keep Kids Busy — Help Them Bloom

The Humm Story: Rethinking Indulgence, One Dip at a Time

The Hidden Clauses in Your Vendor Contracts

Have you lost control of your life?

Your Genes Aren't Your Destiny: How Genomics and Real Changes Actually Beat Obesity

Why Art Is Necessary for Future Thinkers

The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Job Interview Fraud

MARCH 2026

The Power of Quiet Leadership: A Conversation with Srividya

The Ego Trap: Why Arrogance Is The Ultimate Leadership Incompetence

The Day I Stopped Waiting For Monday

What Art Class Teaches That Has “Nothing” to Do With Art

Love Begins Within

AGEISM – The New Menace for the Workforce & How to Tackle It

The Latent Change

Mutual Fund Wealth Simulator

Unleashing the power -A step at a time!

FEBRUARY 2026

Investments – Lots of options available but – जाएँ तो जाएँ कहाँ

Anthropic’s AI Upgrade Spooked Markets

TMM – A Love–Hate Story in 21.097K

What We Wear, and Who We Become

Be Like Salt – Don’t Chase The Spotlight, Become Essential

United by Unique Hearts: Cancer and Heart Health This February

Building a Knowledge Graph- Insights from Chanakya Niti Shastra

Decode DeepSeek

JANUARY 2026

Adrak Elaichi Chai aur Finance

Young Entrepreneur Interview: From Our Neighbourhood to Five-Star Hotels

IB vs Cambridge Is the Wrong Question

Til-Gul, Kites, and Care: A Sankranti Story of Family, Health, and New Beginnings

A Philosophical interpretation of the Title Song of “Kyunki Saas BhiKabhi Bahu Thi” through the Lens of Samkhya

The Perfect Picture Problem

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