Careers

Sameer Gudhate Presents the Book Review of Design Your Career: Lead Self, Lead Others, Lead Change by Pavan Soni

You know that restless feeling when you’re sitting at your desk, staring at your laptop, wondering if the work you’re doing today is actually leading you anywhere tomorrow? That was me when I stumbled onto Design Your Career: Lead Self, Lead Others, Lead Change by Pavan Soni. I picked it up half-expecting another glossy self-help book full of catchy one-liners and “10 rules for success.” What I fo...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Careerathon: Careers as Marathons by Gurucharan Singh Gandhi

Careers often feel like chaotic sprints — full of sharp turns, burning lungs, and everyone yelling, “Faster! Higher! Better!” But what if we slowed down and looked at our careers as marathons instead? Long, personal, sometimes gruelling, but deeply meaningful runs that unfold one kilometre at a time?Gurucharan Singh Gandhi’s Careerathon: Careers as Marathons taps right into that metaphor. And as s...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith

Imagine you’re in a room full of professionals, your work consistently exceeds expectations, and yet promotions pass you by like unspoken words. This reality—familiar to many women—is exactly what How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job explores. Co-authored by renowned leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith, known for his bestseller What Got You H...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Mr. MBA — A Transformational Guide to Redefining Success by Prof. Dr. Ansari Ebrahim

Have you ever wondered what an MBA truly does to a person—beyond the glossy brochures and LinkedIn headlines? That’s the question I found myself asking when I picked up Mr. MBA by Prof. Dr. Ansari Ebrahim. And what I discovered wasn’t just a guide to management education—it was a reimagining of how we see personal growth and professional purpose.Prof. Dr. Ebrahim isn’t your run-of-the-mill academi...

B(h)ed.ia

Listen to the audio version hereरोज़गार का शाम पर पहरा हैं,दोपहर के बाद सीधा अंधेरा हैं।न सूरज की धूप, न पत्तों की सरसराहट,बस व्यस्त व्यक्तिओं की एक सामूहिक घबराहट।कौन रखेगा तेरी जीत हार का लेखा-जोखा,क्या प्रसारण से ही बनता हैं तेरा जीवन अनोखा?देख प्रशंसक खुद प्रशंसा बटोर रहे हैं,जिनसे भिख मांग रहा हैं, वो खुद तेरा कटोरा टटोल रहे हैं।दौड़ थी अंधी, भीड़ थी बहरी,Degree का नकाब, बिकता भरी दोपहरी |लगा...

Imagine standing at a crossroads in life—whether it's career uncertainty, an approaching retirement, or simply the nagging feeling that something needs to change. What do you do? How do you move forward without losing yourself in the process? This is where NextInnings.Life by Gopal Kumar and Girish Aswani steps in, acting as a roadmap for those ready to embrace transformation.Both authors bring a ...

Hajipasha Sheikh - Pride of Thane

Hajipasha Sheikh stands as a remarkable figure in Thane’s Football circles, celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to both the professional and sports arenas. His journey is inspirational and filled with examples what one can achieve with dedication, skill, and the pursuit of excellence.Family BackgroundHajipasha Sheikh is supported by a family that shares his commitment to achievement. His...

Benighted

This song by Opeth - was daily listening for almost 2 years. Every day that I was in a job that I did not want to be in. For a paycheck, it sucked the soul out of me. The lyrics rung true every single day. It was my first proper job too - and my family needed the money. Those were the only reasons I stayed. I was never good at it. Never productive. It wasn’t something I studied for, yearned for or...

TSP Player Profile: Rutvik Insulkar

Rutvik Insulkar's contribution to the formation and success of Thane Soccer Prodigies (TSP) is often understated, yet his role was pivotal. More than just a player, Rutvik was a unifying force, bringing people together long before TSP's inception. He orchestrated the collaboration between Ashu and me in the LAFT league, playing for the team Goal Diggers.Ashu, initially an undervalued player at Ama...

TSP Player Profile: Mihir Joshi

Mihir Joshi is a promising young talent at TSP, playing for our Div2 team this season. Known for his exceptional presence of mind and innate skill on the field. At just 18 years old, Mihir exhibits a maturity beyond his years, coupled with a touch of heroism that allows him to execute challenging through-ball passes and take those glamorous shots that captivate audiences. While his flair for the d...