“$1,000,000 in the bank isn’t the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows.” Tim Ferriss wrote ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’ for all those tired of postponing their life until retirement, who instead want to live life large and in the moment, right now. He introduces a new way...

Arshia Sattar has a Ph.D. in classical Indian literature from the University of Chicago. She works with the Sanskrit epics and storytelling traditions of India. Her abridged translation of Valmiki’s Ramayana, published in Penguin Classics, is regarded as one of the definitive presentations of the epic in English....

  Since 1995, Prashant Desai has worked (finance and investing) with various entrepreneurs like Kishore Biyani (Future Group), Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (Rare), Jignesh Shah (FT) and now with Sameer Sain (Everstone). He has managed treasury assets of Rs 3000 cr besides risking investing into almost everything from fixed...

  The Big Thoughts of Little Luv narrates the story of the twins Luv and Kusha. Karan Johar brings into focus the challenges faced by parents and the differences imposed between boys and girls by the parents while raising them. Here is his take on how to raise gender sensitive kids –  Hi, my name is Karan Johar, and I...

We tend to think of burnout as an individual problem, solvable by “learning to say no,” more yoga, better breathing techniques, practicing resilience — the self-help list goes on. But the evidence is mounting that applying personal, band-aid solutions to an epic and rapidly evolving workplace phenomenon may be...

The BJP’s landslide victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, and then again in 2019, was a victory like no other. Prashant Jha, former editor of Hindustan Times, analyses the BJP’s historic victory and the tactics that have established it as the major player in the Indian elections. One of the main aspects of its...

Did you give in to all the delicious sweets and namkeens all of  October and November? After all, there was Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and now Bhai Dooj. And that meant never-ending parties, goodie boxes, and indulgences. And now your weight and blood sugar levels are out of whack? Don’t worry. Kavita Devgan,...

This is an extract from India’s Bravehearts: Untold Stories from the Indian Army by Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retired) which will be out soon in 2020.  Lieutenant General Satish Dua (Retired), PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, retired as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. As the Corps Commander in Srinagar, he planned...

  Coping with isolation in the COVID-19 pandemic is unquestionably a challenge. But there are steps you can take to manage your wellbeing. Here are 7 bite-sized reads that will help you achieve your goal of mental peace.    1. How to Achieve Mental Wellbeing: Negative thought patterns disturb your mental wellbeing....

Yet again, air pollution is at an all-time high! And in our homes, we end up ‘growing’ pollution without even knowing it.  Air pollution at home has two key factors: outdoor air seeping in with its bag of pollutants and indoor elements that add to the polluted air. India’s top experts, Kamal Meattle and Barun...