Sharath 1. Charismatic Leaders in Organizational Behavior (OB) Charismatic leadership is one of the most inspiring and influential leadership styles studied in Organizational Behavior (OB). It focuses on the emotional and value-based connection between a leader and followers. Charismatic leaders have the ability to inspire devotion, enthusiasm, and commitment among employees through their vision, communication, and … Read more
In urban homes across India, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum, one that reimagines kitchen scraps not as refuse but as raw material for renewal. The latest generation of home composting devices is doing more than just breaking down food waste; they are combining artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and thoughtful design to turn yesterday’s peelings … Read more
We live in an era where attention span has become the rarest human resource. Every sound, every screen, every vibration competes for it. Our devices are designed to keep us hooked and often succeed. The irony, however, is striking. Never have we been so interconnected, yet so internally fragmented. Surrounded by constant digital noise, many … Read more
India’s higher education system stands at a transformative crossroads where national aspirations and global expectations converge. With over 1,100 universities and 40 million students, the challenge is no longer about expanding access; it is about achieving self-reliance, innovation, and employability to a global standard. The India Skills Report 2025 presents a mixed picture: while Kerala … Read more
Not too long ago, the gym was a space defined by mirrors, protein shakes, and personal bests. It was where people went to sculpt their bodies, track numbers, and chase the aesthetic ideal of strength. But that definition of fitness is changing fast. Across cities, from boutique studios to mainstream gyms, a quieter revolution is underway, one … Read more
Some of India’s most beloved monuments threaten to become ghosts of memories, not just because of age or neglect, but because of forces that are changing too fast, too violently: rising heat, shifting rain patterns, encroaching seas, and pollution. For centuries, artisans shaped temples, forts, sculptures to endure. Now, climate change is testing their resilience, … Read more
When convenience was scarce in the bustling streets of Bengaluru, two ambitious college students roughly 20-year-olds watched the world move at lightning speed. “What if we could get groceries delivered in 10 minutes or less?” one whispered. Zepto. From that very night, Aadit and Kaivalya were no longer students, but “India’s youngest entrepreneurs”. But wait, … Read more
Money, success, and opportunity are often viewed as products of skill, luck, or hard work. But behind every visible achievement lies an invisible force, the financial mindset. It’s not just what we earn or possess that defines our financial and emotional state; it’s what we believe about possibility, growth, and worth. A poverty mindset, therefore, … Read more
Strengthening regional salience: Global tariff regimes on India’s auto sector, electronics, and emerging AI ecosystem US tariffs reshape India-China trade, highlighting opportunities in automotive, electronics, AI, and strategic regional collaboration. When President Donald Trump first spoke of reciprocal tariffs (April 07, 2025), not many could have imagined how the post-tariff world would shape up, though … Read more
As I sit down to write this piece—resisting the temptation to let AI ghostwrite for me—I can’t help but wonder: Is ChatGPT free because it secretly charges us a few brain cells every time we prompt it? Humor aside, the question is more serious than it sounds. The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT … Read more