Against Nepotism and Blocking in the Indian Movie Industry
The death by suicide of a bright young talent had me thinking…… Dedicated to Sushant Singh Rajput, who gave up hope, and to the hundreds of Sushants who are holding in,…
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It is easier to be honest!
I am reminded of my mother's advice when i was young: "Every lie that you utter will necessitate atleast 9 more to cover it up!" My mom! Essentially, once the boulder of…
12 Things i would change for a better world!
Here are 12 things that i would love to see changed in the world around us. A very optimistic list, i would say, nonetheless possible! Abolishing of the Caste system [We…
“Just take the small steps. Start.”
Draw a dot on a piece of paper. Draw another dot touching it. Now draw one more similar dot and one more and one more. Repeat for 100 dots. What did you get? A line…
The one secret to a productive day!
Start your day with the toughest task! When we achieve, our brain releases dopamine. It is released during pleasurable situations and increases the urge for achieving…
A very intelligent crime!
When a job interview led to a jewellery heist! The ad in the Times of India (March 18th, 1987): Wanted: Dynamic Graduates for Intelligence Officers Post and Security…
An interesting conversation between a Student & Teacher on God
The dialogue between the student and the teacher would be interesting, If the student is a genuine seeker, and at the moment is ambiguous about the existence of god,…
Don't make that decision when......
Try to not make a decision, When you are hungry When you are emotional When you do not have all the supporting information When your gut/intuition is against it When you…
Suits: Highly Motivational!
I am a big fan of the series Suits, and an admirer of Harvey Spector. How you carry yourself, the way you communicate, the quality of work that is possible and the…
How to be a Good Listener?
What makes someone a good listener? Listen - I have something to tell you! We have all been there — Zoning out when someone is talking!Someone is talking about financial…
Just Let Go!
3 Powerful words that go a long way in helping you live! Just Let Go! We all carry a tremendous amount of guilt, anger, ego, complaints, expectations and perceptions…
10 Things to consider before you take a decision!
Speed isn’t everything — a decision well-taken saves a thousand needless ones! We take decisions all the time. As for the decisions that have repercussions, sometimes we…
Ignore advice from those who don’t walk the talk!
Not all advice is beneficial, or even applicable. You choose. Let me start off strong here: Do not take the advice of individuals with whom you would want to trade…
How communicating right can save lives!
You might have all the data, would have done the research — but, if you can’t get your point across. What’s the use? Bharath Kumar Balasubramanian Mar 14 · 4 min read…
Listen, I have something to tell you!
The best feeling in the world is when you are being listened to. Undivided attention, the subtle urges to go on and a razor focus on the subject that is being discussed.…
Excuses or Results? You can have just one!
You can have only one — either Results or Excuses! Couldn’t stick to my diet plan because the red velvet cake was simply delicious! Did not write that blog because I…
Ganesha - The Elephant-Headed God
The favourite god of Hindus has quite a lot to teach everyone! Ganesha is the Elephant-headed god, son of Shiva & Parvati. In Hinduism with 33 million gods — every…
Learn More Languages - Connect with more people!
How technology is playing its role in establishing new networks by breaking the language barrier! Knowing an additional language can be awesome. There are so many more…