From thought to darshan: A Himalayan calling fulfilled
At the beginning of this year, a quiet thought crossed my mind… “Perhaps visiting Kainchi Dham and the sacred cave of Mahavatar Babaji might require another lifetime.” Life,...
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The myth of the 8-hour block: Why modern sleep is a recent invention
For most of human history, "8 hours of uninterrupted sleep" didn't exist. If you find yourself waking up at 2:00 AM feeling wide awake, you aren’t broken - you’re likely experiencing a biological echo of your ancestors.
Alandi Darshan: Lessons in Patience, Grace, and Divine Timing
Our recent vacation to Pune began with an unplanned detour that turned into a deeply spiritual experience. As we landed in Pune and headed towards our resort, I...
Winning Back Trust: How a Lost Client Became Our Biggest Success
It was late in the evening. I had just finished my work and was packing up to leave for home when a notification popped up on my laptop....
30 years in tech, and I still feel like a student
On February 5, 1995, I stepped into the corporate world, unaware of where the road would take me. Since then, every opportunity, challenge, and relationship has been a...
Anita Alvarez: A Reminder That We All Need a Coach in Our Lives
On June 22, 2022, American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez fainted and sank to the bottom of the pool during her solo free routine at the FINA World Aquatic...
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship
In his book “Clean Code”, Robert C. Martin (also known as Uncle Bob) provides a comprehensive guide to writing high-quality, maintainable code. Martin argues that clean code is...
Turn the Ship Around!: A Must-Read for Any Leader
Turn the Ship Around! is a book written by former US Navy submarine commander L. David Marquet. The book chronicles the narrative of how Marquet transformed the USS Santa...
Product Management Disaster: Bradley Fighting Vehicle
There are always some videos which stick with you due to the strong association with a concept. “The Pentagon Wars” is one such comedy movie produced by HBO...
Why job application process is so time-consuming for major ATS? How can we fix it?
Most of the employers (Google being a major exception followed by ‘Easy Apply’ option of LinkedIn) want the candidates to spend at-least 30-45 minutes in the job application...