Want not is the only way to waste not

Recycling won’t tackle waste crisis. Buying less will Wasteland : The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes and Why It Matters by Oliver Franklin-Wallis is nothing less than a dirty history of humanity. Our crisis of waste is well-known. But it’s also a crisis of wastefulness. A third of the world’s food

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Kind, compassionate heart 

Today is Losar, when Tibetans and other peoples of East and Southeast Asia worldwide invite and celebrate the New Year. On this day, HH the Dalai Lama’s message stresses on the importance of nurturing a good heart that is full of kindness, love and compassion. When he speaks of compassion, he means compassion for all

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Love-struck

“Saw your smile with admiration Saw your dress with love Heard your words with attention Heard your thoughts with care Never could I say I liked you Never could I say I loved you Never could I give a flower Never could I climb a tower To show how much I loved To show how

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Want to get ahead? Tell a story

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of guiding clients hailing from the world’s most distinguished institutions, such as the University of Oxford, Harvard Business School, and the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad in India. In all my interactions, whether addressing MBA students at Harvard, MIT, or Yale, my advice has been unwavering: masterful storytelling is an

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Of ‘Melas’, ‘Haats’ and Fairs

On most weekends during the last few months, I have found myself being attracted to the handicraft fairs and ‘bazaars’ around me. The organic ambience, the earthiness of the stalls and the colours of the hand-crafted products that seem to merge with the cool afternoons, cosily baked by the winter sun; have enthralled me. All

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