Monthly Archives: April 2018

Greed…. Greed, in my opinion, is one of humankind’s most basic drivers of behaviour. It reflects itself in many ways, at all ages, some in a good sort of way, and some not so good. My 6 year old’s crying … Continue reading →

Being Alone I am sitting here, in a restaurant full of people, and yet I feel alone. Many times, I have been sitting around with friends, everyone indulging in loud laughter and merriment, and yet the only company I had … Continue reading →

“You are strong because you are imperfect You are wise because you have doubts” – so said Winston Churchill’s wife to him, at the beginning of WW II And so this begs a few questions …. Are we strong because … Continue reading →

Some relationships are easy to give a name to …. husband, wife, son, daughter, mother-in-law, etc. Even though a relationship is more than a title, we always find the simplest route and define these relationships by titles. In these familial … Continue reading →

I was sitting and chatting with one of my unit leaders today, and I was trying to understand what leadership really meant. She is focused, high on achievement orientation, knows what has to be done and  puts in a lot … Continue reading →

Many years ago, living in Africa, when there were no phones at home and one had to book a trunk call to speak to family at home, we would wait eagerly, looking forward to the phone ring at the tcom … Continue reading →

I spent the last 2 days in Kolkata, the land of the fiery Mamata, the land of Kali and Durga maa. It is perhaps the only city where one can still see the good ole Hindustan Motors Amby on the … Continue reading →

India is home to 60 mn diabetics. South India has amongst the largest incidence of diabetes in the country. People often blame it on the rice eating habit in the South. Maybe that’s why the Chinese also have such a … Continue reading →

Indira, 29. Passionate. Poet. Change agent. Succeasful HR professional. Wife. Daughter. Daughter-in-law. Many adjectives to describe one person. These are just a few hats that most Indian women juggle. In a speech on women’s lib in India, Indira makes for … Continue reading →

Writing is a form of expression. Writing is a way to communicate. Writing is a way to share. Writing helps me think things through. Writing is an escape. I don’t know why I write. I don’t kow how I select … Continue reading →