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We all spin a cocoon around ourselves. It’s woven from routine, comfort, and the familiar. It feels safe. But a cocoon isn’t meant to be a permanent residence; it’s a transitional space for transformation. The choice is simple: break out on your own terms, or wait for life to forcibly

My son was born in 2008. Maternity leave in India then was 12 weeks, 84 days, just short of 3 months. As my maternity leave was about to end, I called my manager. “What do you want?” he asked. My request was simple: continue my pre-maternity role with a few

Mornings at my house: two teens, one grumbling about exams, the other sulking about a stolen burger. My instinct? A lecture. Instead, I channel Dr. John Gottman. His decades of research revealed a universal truth: thriving relationships need five positive interactions for every negative one. Fall below 5:1? Disaster looms.

It’s 2025. The workplace isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing. There’s a growing consciousness around diversity, inclusion, and purpose. With Gen Z and Gen Y now making up 70% of the workforce, we’re seeing a shift in expectations. These generations are choosing to work with

Almost every day there is an update where an organisation has laid off people in thousands. It is not limited to any one industry, any one geography, any one function. I get these articles as news updates in mail box. Not a very good thing to start one’s day with.

Motherhood is often painted as a picture-perfect moment—the glowing mother, the peaceful baby, the joyful family. But for many women, especially first-time mothers, the journey feels far from picture-perfect. It’s filled with doubts, sleepless nights, identity shifts, unspoken guilt, and expectations—most of which no one prepares you for. At Marching

There are moments in one’s journey that stay with you—not because they were the most successful or happiest, but because they made you stop, reflect, and change. One such moment was many years back, when we first began our DE&I journey. It started like any other hiring decision. We had

From symbolic gestures to systemic change—what new-age allyship looks like and where most organizations still fall short. Every June, rainbows flood social media feeds, company logos transform into multicolour mosaics, and allyship becomes a trending topic. Pride Month is a powerful reminder of the long road the LGBTQIA+ community has

India stands at historic crossroads. As the world’s youngest country, we are projected to have the largest workforce globally within the next decade. But with this opportunity comes responsibility. We are currently navigating the needs of a minimum of at least four generations at work – Baby Boomers, Gen X,

Understanding the Executive Decision Against DEI in the U.S. and Its Impact on India In recent months, discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have intensified following executive decisions in the United States that advocate for “merit-based hiring.” Former President Donald Trump has positioned himself against what he views as

The workplace is supposed to be one such place of connection for people who often feel isolated or overlooked. Visualize the power of your own story—how your upbringing, experiences, and unique perspective shape not only who you are but how you contribute to your team. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are

Creating an environment at our workplace that welcomes and includes all the LGBTQIA+ employees and consumers, not just a social responsibility but a strategic imperative to help advance our organizational culture and business results. I’d like to share with you why this commitment is crucial and how it can be