My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future is the compelling memoir of Indra Nooyi, who led PepsiCo for 12 transformative years. As the first woman of color to head a Fortune 50 company, Nooyi’s life story stands as a testament to resilience, ambition, and visionary leadership. Since its…
Book Review: ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding
Title: Lord of the Flies Author: William Golding Genre: Fiction Novel Main Characters: Ralph, Piggy, Jack, Simon, Roger, Samneric Publisher: A&A Publisher (India) First Publication: 1954 (Worldwide); 2013 (India) Language: English Lord of the Flies is a classic piece of literature by British novelist William Golding, who received the Nobel…
Life Without WhatsApp
In May 2021, as India was reeling from the second wave of COVID-19, heated discussions erupted about the legal battle between the Government of India and tech giants like WhatsApp and Twitter. Earlier that year, similar debates had surfaced, questioning the role of big tech companies in democratic societies. These…
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: A Journey Through the 20th Century in Stories
I encountered Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking through a recommendation by my Ph.D. supervisor, who suggested it as light reading during leisure hours. Among the suggested titles, I selected Blink by Malcolm Gladwell purely based on the intrigue of its title. The phrase “thinking without thinking” piqued my…
Rethinking Sleep: My Journey Toward the Biphasic Sleep Cycle
After a hiatus of over four months, I am resuming this blog. The break was primarily due to preparations for Ph.D. admissions in May. I am now enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the Centre for Policy Studies, IIT Bombay. The initial months have been intense, with coursework…
Who Will Cry When You Die? My Favorite Quotes
Last week, I finished reading Who Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma, a widely acclaimed book known for its practical life lessons and motivational insights. The book resonates with millions of readers worldwide, and now that I have experienced it firsthand, I wish I had read it earlier…