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Aaj ka Abhimanyu: Intelligence and Survival in Corporate Politics

Mr. Rao had grown very fond of Rahul. He was, quite simply, the sharpest kid he’d seen in years. Rahul could make sense of data at a lightning...

Corporate Success at What Cost? A Story About Ambition and Integrity

“Vivek, you are on the fast track. There is just too much at stake. We can’t let you take a fall for this fiasco. Go, find a scapegoat...

Do Good Work, Wherever You Are!

Samay scrolled through his social media feed, a familiar pang of inadequacy tightening his chest. Another article lauded Shikhar, his engineering...

Luddites of the Modern Age

The old brass Railway lantern on the porch flickered, casting long, wavering shadows. Inside, the familiar scent of oil and old paper filled...

Udgam and Confluence

The gleaming glass tower Swyam-sidha Solutions was a testament to ambition, and its latest project Gyan-Ganga,” was meant to be its crowning...

Aaj ka Arjun: The Art of Focus

In the annals of Bharat, the tale of Arjun’s divine focus is legendary. He stood before the rotating fish, a water dish at his feet. The task...

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