Escape Stories – Kannur
Rushikesh KulkarniBangalore’s location makes it easy to plan impromptu trips to exotic places. So this Dasara week, we decided to troop over to Kannur. A small but a town with much…
Under the Moonlight
A new buzzword Rishad Premji's tweet has brought into focus a new word in the corporate lingo - Moonlighting. The act of working two or more jobs. Remember, in Season…
Bombay, Oh Bombay
The city of Bombay, now Mumbai, has always fascinated artists, writers, filmmakers and now Instagram reel makers. The sights and smells play an important part in their creations. The social…
Towards A More Sustainable Job Market
The recent spate of layoffs in tech-start ups has created an uneasy atmosphere all around. The precariousness of private jobs is now more evident than before. These sudden layoffs were…
On Completing Four Years in HR
Some dates in the year hold more significance than others. Today is one such a day, for, it marks the beginning of my full time career in HR. Before TISS,…
Hybrid Work and Mumbai’s Realty Problem
I visited Bombay this weekend, finally, after two years. All thanks to Covid which kept disrupting my earlier plans. It was a pleasant surprise to see so many positive changes.…
Overcoming My Covid Inertia through Travel
Last week I was on a break from writing this column. I was away on a personal break. It had been 2 years since I took some time off with…
Coming Back to Life
The return to normalcy or the Pre-Covid era is indeed welcome. Places seem to be running at full capacity, mask guidelines are being relaxed and no one seems to care…
The Ride Cancellation Problem
The scenario is now very old. You get a confirmed booking for a cab on your ride-hailing app. You get a call from the driver asking you about your drop…
My Tryst with UPSC
Last week my life took a major turn and yet continued to remain more or less the same. The Union Public Service Commission of India released the results of Mains…
On Reading
Reading has always been considered an important habit. No wonder that it is also a very valued skill in the knowledge economy. In fact, which is why it was not…
Influenced by Influencers
Back in 2009 when I started Breakfree Journeys, I had resolved to use only social media for publicity. Idea was to maintain an active Facebook page and a Twitter account.…
Stoicism for Everyday Battles
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is one of the most significant events of recent times. Unlike the other conflicts, it has caught the imagination of a wider segment of population.…
Why Managers Matter
You probably have seen or heard of Michael Scott. He is perhaps one of the most famous middle-management guys to have existed. He is also, of course, a fictional character…
Social Sciences for the Workplace
why social sciences matter at the modern-day workplace
The Trap of Double Tap
I took a break from Instagram about three years ago - a platform that I was using quite obsessively until 2019. I recently downloaded the app again, and I could…
Is Purpose the only Antidote to the Great Resignation?
Looking at the discourse on purpose in light of the great resignation.
With Jaws Wide Open
Examining the Livelihood question amidst the popularity of Shark Tank India and the RRB Protests.
Namaste, World!
Breaking the silence. Shattering the echo chamber. A corner to express. A corner to critique. A place of refuge. A place of celebration. Namaste, we are CommonLogues.