Society

Five years ago, the world faced a major event — the COVID-19 pandemic that shook every corner of the globe. I still remember how, at the time, many famous personalities took to the media and declared that the world would never be the same again! But let’s revisit that part …

Wishing you all a Happy Happiness Day! Would you agree that a stress-free life, satisfaction in what we do, and peace of mind all lead to a common goal—happiness? Many of us often hear people say: “When we had time, we had no money; now we have money, but no …

As I thought about starting the new year, the topic of last-mile connectivity, used metaphorically seemed the most appropriate for my first article of 2025! We often put significant effort into tasks but fail to complete the final, crucial step, rendering all prior efforts ineffective. For example, we file Income …

Are you someone who shouts, harasses, ignores, or irritates the people around you like your spouse, kids, team members, juniors, professionals, consultants, vendors, or even customers? If so, this note is for you. Trust me, it could change the way people see you and the way you see yourself. When …

Life is full of deadlines whether it’s preparing for exams, getting ready for events, or completing tasks at the office. Yet, procrastination often gets the better of us. The Income Tax Act offers valuable life lessons through its interest under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C. Procrastination is the act of delaying tasks …

Here is something I have observed in both newspapers and public chat groups. Though these are two independent points, I am clubbing them together here. First Point: Stories in the Newspaper Every day, newspapers report on criminal or cheating cases, which I will classify below: Honey Trap: Here’s a headline: …

In the Indian context, families have traditionally avoided discussing death while one is alive, as it is considered a bad omen. However, in a changing society, death is no longer a hidden topic; post-COVID, it has come into the open, almost like it’s out in the field, dancing in the …

“How quickly she has grown! I still remember seeing her as an 8-month-old baby! She was not even one foot long, now I have to look up to talk to her! Time flies”. This is how the parents react when their child turns 18 years old, am I right?  (In …

Having spent the first two decades of my life in a village, I consider myself a village boy. Since 1991, I have been living in Bangalore, so I call myself an Old Bangalorean too. This way I am blessed to have the experience of both rural and urban worlds. Today …

It all began with linking the Aadhar number to the bank account. Then came linking Aadhar to PAN and many such things have been done in the recent past!  I thought this kind of homework for the citizens and businesses would stop by now! But then I realized that the …