Society & EnvironmentGurgaon: Growth Without Governance

Gurgaon promises luxury living and high quality of life, but behind its gleaming skyline lies a city struggling with poor governance, failing infrastructure and a powerful builder-bureaucrat-politician nexus. Drawing on personal experience, this blog post examines why homebuyers end up paying premium prices for substandard services—and why citizens, too, must share responsibility for Gurgaon’s urban decline.
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Society & EnvironmentDemocracy, Agitation and the Ballot

India's democracy is strong enough to correct its own mistakes—but only if governments, the Opposition, and citizens fulfil their respective responsibilities. In this opinion piece, I argue that while violent agitation and anarchy can never be substitutes for the ballot box, the government must also respond to growing public dissatisfaction with sincerity and urgency. My advice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is simple: having won three successive elections, this is the time to focus less on electoral politics and more on rooting out corruption, improving governance, and restoring public confidence in institutions. If these challenges are addressed decisively, the people themselves will ensure the NDA's return to power in 2029.
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Society & EnvironmentMy New Job—Chosen Without an Interview

After retiring from the Army in 2021, I chose freedom over formal employment—embracing travel, writing, speaking, social work, and personal growth. After four years of retirement, my wife and I took an unexpected step: applying for a job again. This blog offers a reflective and light-hearted take on life’s changing priorities and the joys of grandparenting, embraced with love and purpose.
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LeadershipSkills for Success & Better Life

As technology accelerates through AI, automation, and robotics, our ability to adapt depends on one thing: skills. Skilling for Change explores why we resist change, why skills are undervalued, and how the five levels of skills—basic, professional, personal, interpersonal, and thinking—can prepare us for a future we can’t avoid. Learn how to stay relevant, resilient, and future-ready.
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LeadershipCelebrating Sixty Years of Courage and Sacrifice

The Sixth Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, fondly known as the “Shining Sixth”, celebrated its diamond jubilee in Trivandrum with remarkable zeal and camaraderie. Veterans, families, and serving soldiers came together to honour six decades of courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood. From the solemn Mandir Parade and wreath-laying ceremony to joyful reunions and cultural evenings, the event reflected the timeless regimental spirit that binds generations of Garhwalis—truly a celebration of valour, togetherness, and enduring pride.
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