My Kiddy Checklist

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? To be a kid at heart is the resultant of the following. Keeping alive the zest for life. Keeping the innocence going. Being curious and observant. Unafraid to ask questions. Dancing in the rain with merry abandon. Not harbouring any prejudices. Not getting too seriousContinue reading “My Kiddy Checklist”

The All Encompassing Pandemic

What major historical events do you remember? There have been several historical events over the years which have impacted the world in different ways. However, one particular event which impacted each and every living being on this earth in an unprecedented manner was the COVID Pandemic. COVID did not spare anyone. Be it the richContinue reading “The All Encompassing Pandemic”

The Myth of the Comfort Zone

As per the experts, motivational speakers, influencers, mentors, the Comfort Zone is the most maligned zone if you ever had to be in one. To be successful as they say, you can be in any zone but the comfort zone,  is the gospel truth. However, I have a slightly different opinion on the matter andContinue reading “The Myth of the Comfort Zone”

The Food Server

This is am incredible story of a young girl who loved to serve, who enjoyed adding value to the life of  others, who worked hard with a smile on her face, who enjoyed to assist as well as lead, who followed her dream and eventually realised it. This is the story of Julia Stewart, aContinue reading The Food Server

Failures ( Not Alone ) Are Stepping Stones to Success

‘ Failures are stepping stones to success ‘ is one of the most cliched statements used by motivators to inspire people to keep going in pursuit of that elusive Success. I am sure we all  have heard this and read about in our lifetimes. However this statement has kept me thinking over the years andContinue reading Failures ( Not Alone ) Are Stepping Stones to Success

Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle

The Mind asks questions, the Heart answers. The Mind calculates, the Heart simplifies. The Mind is restless, the Heart comforts. There is an ideological difference between the Mind and the Heart and the lucky ones are those who are able to get their Mind and their  Heart together in a straight line. However the lesserContinue reading “Heart v/s Mind : An Eternal Tussle”

Life in a Museum

Housed in the former Palace of  Fine Arts, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry was established in the year 1933 in a sprawling 14 acre campus in Jackson Park, between Lake Michigan and the University of  Chicago,  and is one of the finest Museums in the world. Notwithstanding how good the Museum is, itContinue reading Life in a Museum

A Postman, A Beetle &  A Pizza Delivered

In the year 1960, two brothers Tom and James Monaghan bought a Pizza eatery in Michigan by borrowing $900. The eatery named DomiNick owned by  Dominic DeVarti was located near the Eastern Michigan University at the West Cross Street and catered to both students and residents alike. Pizzas were sold at the eatery only and inContinue reading A Postman, A Beetle &  A Pizza Delivered

Branding : The Delicate Challenge

Branding is an extremely critical part of  a product’s success and there are several examples of befitting and brilliant branding strategies which have led to massive gains for companies,  be  it  market share, customer loyalty and over flowing cash registers. However, if the branding goes awry, the effects are equally disastrous and telling. A strategy goneContinue reading “Branding : The Delicate Challenge”

My Name on my Coffee

Whenever I hear the word ‘ Coffee ‘, ‘Starbucks’ comes to my mind instantaneously and I am certain this would be happening with several other people too. Starbucks has become synonymous with Coffee which speaks volumes about their product offerings and of course, their branding strategies which have survived the test of time and that of theContinue reading “My Name on my Coffee”