by abhijitshankaran | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog
Are we all taught from Childhood to people-please? Think back to a familiar scene from childhood. Guests have come home. During the conversation, they learn that you sing, dance, play an instrument or recite poetry. Suddenly, all eyes are on you. “Sing, beta. Uncle...
by abhijitshankaran | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog
Being available is not the same as being present. I learnt this via a very insightful encounter with a family I met for lunch. As we spoke, the parents shared proudly that they had created a healthy work-life balance. They had successful corporate careers, maintained...
by abhijitshankaran | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog
For many of us in India, growth has never been a private experience. From the time we enter school, our progress is measured, discussed, compared, and sometimes announced to relatives before we have even had time to understand it ourselves. How many marks did you...
by abhijitshankaran | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog
I have used the title How to deal with Shame: Realistic & Practical intentionally. Many articles speak about “overcoming” shame as though it is something you can completely remove, defeat or leave behind. That framing can create another standard to fail at. When...
by abhijitshankaran | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog
My wife was glued to the sequel teaser and trailer of The Devil Wears Prada 2 jumping in excitement, and counting the days leading to the theatrical release on 1st May. I sat down to watch the first part on JioHotstar, to catch up on the movie fever and spent the rest...
