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...

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...

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...