Category: Life

There is an old saying: “Chaube gaye chhabe banne, rahe gaye dube.” Roughly translated: a man went out to become something bigger, and came back smaller than where he started. In my case, this was not just a saying. It became a life operating system. My educational journey started with a very simple business model: Parents… Continue reading Chaube Gaye Chhabe Banne, Rahe Gaye Dube

When I first wrote about my ATKT days, I was writing about a slightly confused boy from Jamshedpur who landed in Pune with poor marks, high hopes, and a ₹5,000 banker’s cheque. I was not a topper. I was not even a proper student. I was a survival specialist. In college, some students chased distinction.… Continue reading It’s not Cockroaches, It’s the HIT approach

My first introduction to reels was not Instagram. It was not cinema theory.It was not anthropology.It was not some TED Talk on the attention economy. It was a cassette. And most probably, the song was either “College Ki Ladki” or “Jumma Chumma De De.” There was a time when listening to a favourite song required commitment. You did… Continue reading Anthropology of Reels-From “College Ki Ladki” to Content Creators

Prologue: Part 1 Before crypto, before mutual funds, before people started saying “asset allocation” on YouTube, we had our own investment class in S-Type, Adityapur. The “City bus tickets”. Small, rectangular, coloured paper. Worth almost nothing to adults. Worth everything to us. A grown-up would finish the bus ride, crush the ticket, and throw it… Continue reading MY OG Investment: City Bus Tickets

Recap: Chapter 1 , Part 1 Chapter 1, Part 2: ATKT When I finally reached Pune, I was not a student. I was not even close to being a student, with just passing marks in all subjects. I was a 19-year-old boy from Jamshedpur carrying a suitcase, a mark sheet, a ₹5,000 banker’s cheque, and… Continue reading ATKT: Allow To Keep Trying

People born in the 70s have quietly lived one of the most dramatic migration stories in human history. No boats.No visas.No immigration queues. Yet somehow… we have migrated countries every 8–10 years. If these technologies were actual nations, our passports would look like those of international smugglers. We have migrated from: Analogistanto Digital Pradesh Then… Continue reading Forever Nomads: The 70s Kid- From Digital Migrants to AI Refugees

In memory of Kamath Madam This year, Monsoon in Asia has a new cloud,Beyond cumulus, cirrus — she stands proud.Kamath Madam, your chalk traced skies,Mapped our minds with monsoon ties. With Farrow’s book and patient gaze,You led us through those weathered days.Isobars, trade winds, tectonic grace—You etched each line on time and place. Now heaven’s… Continue reading This Year, Monsoon in Asia Has a New Cloud

For those who have built successful careers in corporate leadership, tech, consulting, or entrepreneurship, early retirement isn’t about escaping work—it’s about achieving financial independence and freedom of choice. The goal is to create a system where your money works for you, allowing you to pursue passions, travel, or engage in meaningful projects without worrying about… Continue reading How to Retire Early in India: A Strategic Plan for Good-Income Professionals

Aaj mujhe WhatsApp University se ek divine proclamation mila, where wisdom (and nonsense) flow in equal measure. Lagta hai Bhagwan ne human accountability ke liye ek strict, no-nonsense approach apna liya hai, issuing what can only be described as a celestial ultimatum. OK, I got it wrong! Yeh message actually ek recreational coach ka tha… Continue reading Of Coaches who think Good (God)