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Being Passionate – The Power of Sacrifice

Passion is a pre-requisite for success. But then, sacrifice is the bedrock on which passion is based. Devoid of sacrifice, all talk of being passionate is without purpose and directionless. Feeling very strongly or being...

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The importance of having a pet

One of the most enriching and delightful experiences in one’s life, in my opinion, is to own a pet. They are a source of abundant joy, happiness and smiles. They fulfil your need for attention...

India Rich and Poor-MarketExpress

India: We are Rich, We are Poor

“India is a Rich country inhabited by Poor people” … The generation going through its first pangs of mid-life crisis would recognize how this phrase was used as the opening remark in Indian geography classes....

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An endless debate- An ebook vs. a print book

Last week, while I was giving my room a makeover which mostly involved shifting books, I had a fleeting thought. Maybe e-books would have been an easier choice, instead of these bulky stacks of books....

Books in the Boondocks - MarketExpress

A Bureaucrat’s Diary: Books in the Boondocks

Osmanabad, recaptured by Police Action from the Nizam not all that long ago and added to Maharashtra  had a very curious species as their first IAS Assistant Collector in 1964. Someone who let the strains...

Leading the way -MarketExpress

Useful lessons from Ants: Leading the way

An organizational leader is given the task to set up and start a new business. Let’s assume he has got a group of people to work with. There are some elementary tasks that are carried...

Searching for the ideal sleeping pill

Sleeping pills have a bad reputation. They’re said to be dangerous, addictive, and to be avoided at all costs. But for people with chronic insomnia, chemical assistance is often their only hope. It started nineteen...

What helps depressed patients more: drugs or therapy?

Doctors currently decide on their own when it comes to determining whether to treat patients suffering from depression with antidepressants or psychotherapy. But researchers in the US say, a brain scan might change that. US...

Old ways to succeed in your New job

Starting a new job is always super exciting! There are various reasons why we could land up with a new job. You start a new job when you step right out of campus, or you...

Five tips for the professional: Using technology smartly

Over the last couple of weeks we discussed the pervasiveness of the email and PowerPoint in our working lives. We also discussed some tips on how to make these work for us. The underlying link...

Shared meaning

Sample the following piece of conversation. John: Hey Mark, was just curious to know how my test went. Mark: Sure. Your test was OK. We’re waiting for the senior manager to review it. John: “OK”?...

Five tips for the professional: PowerPoint presentations

The ubiquitous influence of PowerPoint presentations at our workplaces cannot be ignored. It is there everywhere! PowerPoint presentations can be found at corporate organizations, in university lecture halls and at medical conferences. There are many...