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A few days ago, I came across several posts and comments about a young boy who appeared on a TV quiz show. He made a mistake — maybe spoke out of turn, maybe appeared too confident — and suddenly, the internet decided to turn him into a topic of public judgment. LinkedIn, of all places,…
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Quick stand-ups, sprints, end-of-week retrospectives… the longer I’ve worked as a Scrum Master, the more I’ve realized Scrum isn’t just for product teams. It’s a way to live with focus, rhythm, and purpose—like the quiet joy of crossing the last task off a sticky note. What if the same rituals that help teams build great…
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Chapter 1: When Strength Breaks Down — and Breakthroughs Begin When my son Riyansh was born, I thought I was ready. I had read the books, followed the advice, and believe I could manage it all. The feeding schedules, the sleep routines, the developmental milestones — I had it all planned. But nothing prepares you…
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For a long time, I confused the two. I thought if I was kind enough, agreeable enough, helpful enough—if I kept the peace, avoided conflict, and met expectations—I would be loved. I would belong. But slowly, painfully, I began to see the truth: pleasing is not belonging. Pleasing is performance. It’s the art of reading…
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Parenting is a journey filled with love, chaos, and countless moments that test our patience. No matter how mindful or intentional we try to be, there are days when stress spills over—and sadly, our children often become unintended recipients. It had been one of those long days—work stress spilling into the evening, dinner delays, homework…
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There’s something beautiful about kindness, a quiet power in giving without expecting anything in return. But, over the years, I’ve learned that there’s a fine line between being kind and losing sight of who you are. It’s a line I’ve crossed more times than I care to admit. In the pursuit of making others happy,…
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In our rapidly changing world, I’ve come to realize that one quality stands out as essential—empathy. It’s the thread that connects us all, reminding us that we’re more alike than different. When I take a moment to listen deeply or put myself in someone else’s shoes, I feel an incredible sense of connection that makes…
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Yesterday, I experienced something truly special—a movie that not only entertained but also deeply resonated with the values of courage and sacrifice that have defined our history. I took my 7-year-old son to watch Sambhaji, a film that introduced him to a lesser-known yet valiant figure in our past. A Child’s Innocent Curiosity Growing up,…
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Motherhood Came with Unexpected Challenges There was a time when I felt like I was constantly failing—failing at being the ‘perfect’ mother, a wife, a daughter-in-law, the ‘ideal’ employee, and the person I wanted to be for myself. No matter how hard I tried, I felt stretched too thin. Between work deadlines, my child’s needs,…
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