Will Artificial Intelligence fix human stupidity?
As I scrolled through social media recently, searching for a specific event I had seen earlier. I found myself sidetracked by an influencer I generally admire. Known for advocating healthy, sustainable eating over processed foods, this particular video was an anomaly: a passionate declaration about why branded paneer was superior to local versions which sparked […]
Is AI creating a new ‘Cold War’?
Introduction In high school, we were often given creative projects that go beyond just learning formulas or dates. The idea was to be able to think for yourself, have an opinion and be able to defend it. Talking and writing about historical figures, favourite authors or recreating pivotal moments in world history. Now generally, (since […]
The healing power of white space
When you hear the term white space, chances are you’re picturing a clean website layout, a minimalist poster, or perhaps a clutter-free app interface. In UI/UX design, white space (also called “negative space”) isn’t wasted at all. It is the breathing room that allows everything else to shine. Without it, no matter how good your content […]
The rhythms of rest (and relentless work)
When was the last time you truly rested? Not just took a nap, not just scrolled endlessly on your phone, but genuinely switched off from the ceaseless churn of demands, deadlines, and digital notifications. For many of us, the line between work and rest feels thinner than ever blurred into a haze of “catching up” […]
The circumference of knowledge
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing,” Socrates famously stated, and in this, he captured the very essence of intellectual humility. We often mistake expertise for an absolute truth, a universal key that unlocks all doors. Yet, this view is a mirage. The value and validity of our knowledge, whether in a […]
Leadership Lens #5: The Four Generations of Not Knowing
“I don’t know.” Four simple words. Uttered a million times a day across office hallways, Slack threads, and meeting rooms. On paper, it’s a neutral phrase neither offensive nor dramatic. Yet in today’s multi-generational workplace, it’s anything but neutral. Depending on who hears it, “I don’t know” can signal curiosity, avoidance, inadequacy, or calm pragmatism. Put four […]
The shift from effort to ease
Introduction We are living in the golden age of easy. Tap a button, get a ride. Tap another, dinner is at your doorstep. Missed a show? Stream it anytime. Forgot to buy socks? Don’t worry! There is a monthly subscription that will deliver them, pre-matched and mood-themed. In this modern orchestra of automation, effort is […]
Why we are talking past each other (and how to fix it)
When studying journalism in college, I was taught that messaging is important. One could have the biggest, greatest story but it will not become news until you make it interesting. There are several rules or assumptions (if you will) to turn information into a headline. The first and the most basic assumption is that the […]
Can life always be optimised?
A stay cat in my neighbourhood gave birth to 7-8 kittens in her litter. Suddenly, we had meows echoing into our narrow dead-end lane. Our quiet little nook got acquired by stray cats. My neighbour’s kid felt pity and started putting milk of the cute little kittens. They were stray so he couldn’t hold them […]
Leadership Lens #4: Retrospect, don’t react
The Retrospective that wasn’t I was in a retrospective meeting the other day. The agenda was straightforward: how did we get here, and how can we prevent it from happening again? The Figma wireframe didn’t match the current build. Stakeholders were confused. Somewhere between planning and execution, alignment slipped. So we began dissecting the sequence […]