‘ 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“
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Angie : The Chief Everything Officer ( CEO )
Nestled in the centre of the island of O’ahu, in Honolulu County, Hawaii, Mililani is a beautiful city spread over 17 sq kms having a population of approximately 50k people living amidst picturesque environs. Mililani is home to Angie Higa, a woman with a difference, an entrepreneur whose journey inspired me to write this post today.Continue reading “Angie : The Chief Everything Officer ( CEO )“
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”
Elizabeth Blackwell : A Legacy so Rare
This is a story of a crusader, a barrier breaker, a prejudice challenger, a social servant, a warrior for women’s health and education, a leader par excellence, a physician of repute, a remarkable reformist. This is a rare story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to be awarded a Medical Degree in theContinue reading “Elizabeth Blackwell : A Legacy so Rare“
Cauliflower to Caulipower
Gail Becker was exasperated baking a cauliflower based Pizza crust for her two sons. It had taken her almost 90 minutes to prepare her children’s favourite dish. They had been diagnosed with Celiac disease ( internal inflammation caused due to gluten resistance ), and therefore Gail had been using cauliflower as a gluten free solution.Continue reading “Cauliflower to Caulipower“
‘Not Alone ‘ : The Google Doodle Winner
“ I care for myself by ….”, was the theme of the Doodle for Google contest conducted by Google this year for Grade 12 students in the USA. Sophie Araque-Liu from the Martin County High School, Florida won the contest and alongwith it a $30k scholarship for her education and a $50k technical package for her School to beContinue reading “‘Not Alone ‘ : The Google Doodle Winner”
Zaha Hadid : A Planet in her own Orbit
A manifestation of boundless creativity, an unconventional visionary, a fearless trailblazer, a torchbearer of modern architecture, an inspiration to a generation and a woman extraordinary. This is a brief introduction of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the world’s greatest architects of modern times and considering the astonishing work that she has done, the introduction is justContinue reading “Zaha Hadid : A Planet in her own Orbit“
The Table Fan
It was the 15th of August 1947, the country had gained Independence. An atmosphere of jubilation had swept the nation. An elated 13 year old Kabir stood in his school compound queued up in a disciplined manner waiting for sweets to be distributed. He was one of the most brilliant students of the school, notContinue reading “The Table Fan”
The Cult of the Boards
The March of 1989 was one of the most interesting months of my life. It was the month I appeared for my Class X Board examination. It was nothing short of a major event and to put it in the right perspective it was made out to be a defining moment of my life. WellContinue reading “The Cult of the Boards”
The Pocket Rocket Mum
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, the USA is in the news these days as it is hosting the 18th edition of The World Athletic Championships, one of the major international sporting events of 2022. ‘ Feel the Glory ‘, the motto of the event this year has been exemplified by a performance so rare and exquisiteContinue reading “The Pocket Rocket Mum”