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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Looking Beyond Behaviour

I recently had the opportunity to edit Lead the Room, Keep the Child by author Mr. Ujjwal Mukherjee, published by FlyDreams Publications. The book explores a deceptively simple question: When a child’s behaviour changes, are we listening to what it is trying to communicate?

The book challenges the conventional approach to discipline. Instead of stopping at “What did the child do?”, it encourages teachers and parents to ask “Why?” Its central idea is that behaviour is often communication, and understanding the need beneath it can lead to more meaningful discipline and stronger adult-child relationships. 

A meaningful project to be part of, and one that left me with a thought worth carrying beyond the pages: Before we correct a child’s behaviour, perhaps we should first ask what the behaviour is trying to tell us.


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Saturday, August 1, 2026

A Diagnostic Mind: Learning to Ask the Right Question

I recently edited A Diagnostic Mind by Dr. Abhinav Akhilesh, published by FlyDreams Publications. 

What stayed with me about the book is its central idea: before trying to solve a problem, pause and ask whether you have understood the problem correctly. Drawing from the author’s journey from medicine to consulting and public policy, the book explores structured thinking, problem definition, communication, empathy, resilience, kindness, and purpose. 

It is not really a book about consulting alone. At its heart, it is about developing a better way of looking at work, people, failure, and our own decisions. The idea of moving from simply doing to actually thinking is something that extends well beyond a professional setting. 

I enjoyed working on a book that asks a deceptively simple question: Are we solving the right problem?

And sometimes, that is where good thinking begins.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Grateful for the Journey

 

After an incredible journey of nearly 52 months, I recently bid farewell to Pocket FM.

It's amazing how quickly time flies. Looking back, I'm filled with gratitude for the people, the stories, and the experiences that made this journey so meaningful.

My heartfelt thanks to my wonderful team. It was a privilege working with all of you. A special thank you to Abhivyanjana ji, Akshay, Krunal, Sridhar, Rishi, Apurva, Rashmi ji, Rishikant, Sachin, Simran, and everyone who made these years so memorable.

I'm grateful to have contributed to some incredible shows, including:

  • Super Yoddha
  • Chanakya
  • Sherdil
  • Yakshini
  • Zero to Hero
  • Vashikaran

Being a part of stories that reached and entertained millions of listeners is something I'll always be proud of.

One of the most touching moments of my farewell was the beautiful gift my team gave me: a customized diary and pen set engraved with my name, along with a heartfelt handwritten note. It was a thoughtful gesture that I'll always cherish. Thank you for making me feel so valued.

As I look ahead to new opportunities, I do so with immense gratitude for everything I experienced at Pocket FM. The memories, learnings, friendships, and countless moments from these 52 months will always stay with me.

Thank you, Pocket FM, for an unforgettable journey. ❤️

#PocketFM #Gratitude #Farewell #NewChapter #Storytelling #AudioEntertainment

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Comics Today: A Promising New Beginning

 

Aayush Kumar has started a unique initiative (magazine) called Comics Today, focused on news and updates from both Indian and international comics. The first issue was released at the end of 2025, and I’m happy to have made a small contribution to it as well. Wishing many more such efforts in the future. Congratulations to Aayush and the entire team!





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Saturday, May 16, 2026

When Businesses Optimize Themselves Into Distrust (Article)


I recently wrote an article diving deep into this topic. You can read the full piece here:

What if your best cost-cutting decision is quietly damaging your company’s future?

Modern businesses focus heavily on visible metrics like revenue, clicks, and quarterly targets. But spreadsheets cannot measure trust, loyalty, creator goodwill, or brand memory.

When projects are abruptly shut down to improve short-term numbers, the damage spreads silently.

Freelancers stop seeing the company as a long-term partner. Emotional investment fades, quality drops, and top talent becomes hesitant.

Users notice these patterns too. Over time, they stop emotionally investing in new products and trust begins to weaken.


The biggest problem is that some savings only delay a much larger future cost.

Data is important, but it is only a compass, not the entire landscape. Some investments work like seeds. They take time to grow, but eventually shape long-term loyalty, reach, and sustainability.

A company’s real strength is not just in its immediate numbers. It is in how confidently people invest their time, creativity, and trust into its ecosystem.









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Thursday, May 7, 2026

If everything is a P0, nothing is (Article)

 

Article - The P0 Paradox: If Everything is a Fire, No One Has a Hose.

We’ve traded “Urgent” subject lines for “Critical” Slack tags, but the noise hasn’t stopped, it’s just changed its vocabulary. I wrote about The P0 Paradox: how we’ve started treating managerial convenience like a business-critical emergency, and the 'urgency tax' it’s costing our productivity and mental health. It’s time we stop inflating the labels and start respecting the work.



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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Why So Many Companies Start Looking the Same



In many industries, companies that once stood out for their unique culture and quality slowly begin to look identical to their competitors. As management strategies become increasingly focused on optimization, aggressive scaling, and cost-cutting, the very people contributing exceptional work often become treated as replaceable resources. The result is subtle but damaging. Brand identity weakens, trust declines, and creative distinction fades into predictable sameness. The bigger question businesses should ask is not just how efficiently they are growing, but whether they are preserving what made them valuable in the first place.


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Thursday, October 16, 2025

किताबों के बीच, इंसानों की कहानियाँ...

कुछ दिन पहले फ्लाईड्रीम पब्लिकेशंस के बेहतरीन इवेंट “किताबें ज़रा हटके उत्सव” का हिस्सा बनने का अवसर मिला। सत्यवती कॉलेज, दिल्ली के शांत-सुंदर प्रांगण में कदम रखते ही जैसे एक कल्पनाओं का अलग ही संसार इंतज़ार में था। 

इस बार अंतर बस इतना था कि किताबी कल्पनाओं की जगह कल्पनाओं को रचने वाले महान लेखक, कवि, प्रकाशक और कलाकार सामने थे - श्री परशुराम शर्मा, श्री समीर गांगुली, श्री योगेश मित्तल, श्री रूपेश कुमार, श्रीमती सुमन वाजपेयी, श्री राम पुजारी, श्री अभिलाष दत्ता, श्री देव प्रसाद, श्री नृपेंद्र कुमार शर्मा, श्री मनमोहन भाटिया, श्री विकास नैनवाल, श्रीमती नेहा अरोरा, श्रीमती नम्रता सिंह, श्री समीर घोषाल, श्री मेषू कांबोज, श्री अनमोल दुबे, श्री सौम्य मोहन शर्मा, श्री सर्वेश कुमार, श्री प्रांजल सक्सेना, श्रीमती शोभा शर्मा। 

सभी सत्र एक से बढ़कर एक थे। ऐसा लग रहा था साहित्य के हर पहलु को छूने की कोशिश की गई हो। नेहा अरोरा जी ने बेहतरीन ढंग से कहानी सुनाकर समां बाँध दिया। 

एक सत्र में मुझे भी संदीप मुरारका जी और साकेत कुमार जी के साथ बनाई अपनी कॉमिक सीरीज पर अनमोल दुबे के साथ मंच पर बात करने का मौका मिला। ये कॉमिक्स भारतीय आदिवासी समाज से निकली महान हस्तियों के संघर्ष की कहानी बताती हैं। इनमें से भज्जू श्याम जी और गुलाबो सपेरा पर आधारित कॉमिक्स प्रकाशन के लिए तैयार हैं।





इवेंट के दौरान नितीश झा, अमिताभ मिश्रा, प्रिंस आयुष, मोहनीश कनौजिया, नावेद रोहिल्ला खान, व्योम, कंचन ठाकुर, आदित्य वत्स, राजू गोयल आदि साथियों से लंबी बातचीत हुई। टीम ‘सोल टॉक’ द्वारा काव्य समापन मनोरंजक रहा। फ्लाईड्रीम्स के स्टॉफ़ और वॉलंटियर टीम ने बहुत अच्छा काम किया।

अंत में फ्लाईड्रीम्स के दफ़्तर लौटकर भी बातों का सिलसिला जारी रहा। इस शानदार आयोजन को करने वाले मिथिलेश जी, जयंत जी और बाद में जाने वाले कुछ साथियों के साथ भोजन हुआ। फिर देव प्रसाद और अभिलाष दत्ता ने आम सी बातों से ऐसा हास्य का माहौल बनाया कि काफी समय बाद मैं हँस-हँस के पागल हो गया। ....और इस तरह किताबें ज़रा हटके उत्सव हमेशा के लिए एक यादगार इवेंट बन गया।

#ज़हन

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

किताबें ज़रा हटके उत्सव: वे लोग जिन्होंने इसे मुमकिन बनाया

 

किसी आयोजन को सफल बनाने से भी पहले एक प्रयास होता है...कि कम से कम आयोजन तो हो जाए। दिमाग में आया विचार सही मूर्त रूप ले ले ऐसा तो लाखों में कुछ मामलों में हो पाता है। लेकिन एक आयोजन को सफल बनाने के पीछे कुछ ऐसे निस्वार्थ लोगों का योगदान होता है जो इस हद तक उसमें लग जाते हैं जैसे उनकी बहन की शादी हो! खैर, ऐसे ही लोग इस टॉक्सिक, दम घोंटू समाज के लिए ऑक्सीजन का काम करते हैं। 11 अक्टूबर, 2025 को सत्यवती कॉलेज, अशोक विहार, दिल्ली में हुए फ्लाईड्रीम्स पब्लिकेशंस के किताबें ज़रा हटके उत्सव में मुझे कुछ ऐसे ही लोगों से मिलने का सौभाग्य मिला।  

Thursday, October 9, 2025

शब्दों का उत्सव, कहानियों का संगम...

 

बहुत खुशी के साथ साझा कर रहा हूँ कि मुझे फ्लाईड्रीम्स किताबें ज़रा हटके उत्सव में आमंत्रित किया गया है।

📅 11 अक्टूबर 2025 | सत्यवती कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय

मेरा भी एक सत्र इस अनोखे साहित्यिक आयोजन का हिस्सा होगा। जहाँ हम एक नई कॉमिक्स सीरीज़ लांच करेंगे। साथ में होंगे श्री संदीप मुरारका।

आइए, मिलते हैं और बात करते हैं उन कहानियों की जो ज़रा हटके हैं!