For most of modern capitalism, corporations answered one central question: Can you generate profit? But the defining corporate question of the 2020s has quietly changed: Do you deserve to exist? Across global markets in 2026, corporations are discovering that profitability alone no longer guarantees survival. A firm may deliver strong quarterly earnings and still face…
The sun is spreading its orange gleam all around. And the wind, singing through the trees, eagerly announcing the arrival of spring. The gloom and grey have gone, but only after making me familiar with a ‘stranger’ through my kitchen window! **** Recent WinterThe warmth of my blanket wanted to embrace me for longer, but…
Every Monday morning, before the clinic fills up, I look at my appointment list and try to guess the stories behind the names. By noon, those stories unfold in remarkably similar ways. A 28-year-old software engineer with prediabetes. A 35-year-old mother struggling with weight gain after pregnancy. A college student with fatty liver. A…
In the 21st century, knowledge is one of the most powerful currencies. Nations progress when ideas turn into solutions, and solutions often begin with research. Yet in India, research is still widely perceived as a career limited to laboratories or university professors. In reality, research today is a dynamic profession that blends science, social innovation,…
As the festival season arrives, my warm greetings to every reader. Festivals in India are not just dates on a calendar. They are reminders to pause, reflect, forgive, and reconnect with others and with ourselves. Festivals like Holi are vibrant not just because of colours, but because they invite us to cleanse our minds of…
A long time ago, Egyptians buried their boy king, Tutankhamun, with a huge treasure of gold. That was 3,349 years ago! If Tut walked out of his tomb today, all that gold would make him worth at least $20 million. Not bad for a teenager, even if he’s “born again”! Tut’s treasure weighs about 120…
Saba Azad Not new to the world of acting, Saba Azad, a theatre-trained actor was recently seen as the feisty Preity Sen, a photography enthusiast in Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge. Niece of theatre legend Safdar Hashmi, Saba spent her childhood in a creative atmosphere with theatre veterans MK Raina and Habib Tanvir and has also acted…
By Radhanath Swami Every festival carries a quiet power to shape our inner world. Beyond rituals and celebrations, festivals invite us to pause, reflect, and realign our lives with deeper values. Holi, celebrated with fire, colours, and glow of the full moon, is one such occasion. Beneath its outward joy lie timeless lessons about devotion,…
Gold wasn’t always the go-to option in times of crisis. That changed thanks to an American prez 55 yrs back Egyptians buried their boy king Tut 3,349 years ago. If he walked out of his tomb today, he’d be worth $20mn at least. Not bad for a born-again teenager. Tut’s wealth would lie entirely in…
When countries start a military mission, they give it a special name. These names are not random — they are chosen very carefully to send a strong message. For example, the United States called one mission Op Epic Fury, while Israel called its mission Op Lion’s Roar. The US wanted its name to sound powerful…