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It’s Mads… Mads World

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When I first saw Mads, she was discussing something with one of our colleagues. What struck me was how comfortably she engaged in conversations and discussions, despite being new to the organisation. When she was introduced to me, I knew she was a rare breed, someone who had the guts to speak what was deep inside her heart. She had the courage to take all the criticism related to her dressing style, hurled by me, with a big smiling face. Not because she was too weak to reply, but because she understood that every criticism was meant to make her feel that she was just as beautiful as she is. She knew that I understood she had a heart as beautiful and as vast as the universe, ready to share love with each and every person she encountered — whether a peon, a driver, a clerk, or a typist. Though we could spend only forty to fifty working days together, I know one thing for sure: she is going to remain in my heart, my memories, and my life till the very end. Looking forward to working t...
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The Editor Who Had His Finger on the Pulse of News: Remembering Dhawan Sir

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Rare picture: Though Dhawan Sir was camera-shy, I managed to get this one clicked. He is seen in a red T-shirt, chatting with the late Prof. S. Parasuraman, former Director of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), during a press conference at the Mumbai Press Club on 19th July 2017. Dhawan Sir introduced me to the vast, unpredictable world of international news. Sitting in his seaside cabin in Mumbai, he could sense global shifts with uncanny precision. When North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was threatening the world with nuclear weapons, most newspapers were splashing it across their front pages. But Dhawan Sir, calm as ever and smiling, simply said, “He’s not to be taken seriously.” His composure was contagious — and, as always, he was right. His news sense was razor-sharp. When Israeli hostages were taken, Dhawan Sir walked into the office on his day off and declared, “This is going to be major news with serious global consequences.” Immediately, the World page's layout wa...
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Kakodkar: India needs to improve on Human Development Index

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Dr. Anil Kakodkar looks on as Mr. Anand Ganu lights a lamp at the 6th anniversary of Garje Marathi Global (GMG) Stimulating the essence of fellowship, saluting the Marathi spirit, urging Maharashtrians to assist in raising the Human Development Index of India, sharing heartwarming success stories, and launching a new project, Garje Marathi Global (GMG) celebrated its 6th anniversary in Mumbai. Lauding the contribution of Garje Marathi Global (GMG), a platform that bonds Maharashtrians spread across the globe, for its people-oriented progressive initiatives, the former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar, who was the chief guest on the occasion appealed that there must be an awareness on the “need to bridge growing income disparity gaps and increase the income of those at the bottom of the pyramid”. Stressing on the growing dominance of technology in our daily lives, Dr. Kakodkar, said, “India needs to improve its Human Development Index (HDI) and science and technology play...
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Blatant Patriarchy

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Daily soaps have a clear set of gender roles with patriarchy blatantly evident in them. Women characters are either submissive or there is an overdose of scheming vamps. The trend seems to be getting more complex as even educated women characters are shown working hard to impress the family members or win acceptance of society. With Ratris Khel Chale, a daily soap series telecast on Zee Marathi, it has hit a new low.  Shot in a Sindhudurg village, Ratris Khel...is a horror show toasting black magic. It showcases most of its women characters not just weak, powerless and stereotyped but extremely superstitious. It makes us wonder if the writers of the soap have tried to portray the real Malvan/Konkan, its people and especially the women? To read more please click  https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/lifestyle/art-culture/decoding-kanyadaan-an-insight-into-the-most-argued-custom-in-indian-weddings  
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Changing mindsets

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  In the last few years, many states in the country have witnessed an increase in the number of newly constructed toilets. However, several hundreds of these have remained unused or are being used by many for multiple purposes other than the reason they have been constructed for. Some people cite genuine reasons like unavailability of water for not using toilets, while for some, the saying ‘old habits die hard’ holds true. While the problem persists, there are a few examples of such initiatives being effectively implemented.  ; To read more please visit https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/opinion/changing-mindsets-people-usage-toilets-villages-40425 Published on  :  08 Sep, 2019, in Sakal Times
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Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Unlocking Personal and Social Success

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Dr. Shreekant Chorghade Emotional intelligence (EI) is the skill of understanding, managing, and channeling emotions—yours and others'—to overcome challenges and foster positive outcomes. It’s the secret to navigating workplace dynamics, inspiring teams, and achieving personal and professional success. Remarkably, research shows that 90% of top performers possess high EI, making it a cornerstone of excellence and well-being. Renowned author and senior pediatrician Dr. Shreekant Chorghade reveals how emotional intelligence enriches personal connections and social interactions, leading to a fuller, happier life. Q: How would you define emotions? Dr. Chorghade: Emotions are an evolutionary inheritance from our non-human ancestors, deeply rooted in human history. The term "emotion" comes from the verb "to mote," meaning "to move." Q: What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Dr. Chorghade: Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and navigate both ...
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Entertainment sector can play a critical role in raising awareness on domestic violence, says expert

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  Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan , Associate Vice President, Simon Fraser, University, shares her insights on domestic violence, the most common form of violence that impacts women globally, which is also termed as ‘Intimate Partner Violence’ (IPV), ‘Spousal Abuse’, ‘Relationship Violence’. Both men and women can be perpetrators or victims of domestic violence, which can be in the form of physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, economic, cyber etc. Sobhana is of the opinion that education and entertainment sectors can play a critical role by generating awareness on the subject. Impact on children   Domestic violence has very serious negative consequences on child development, as it can cause them a great deal of anxiety, stress and health problems, and can negatively impact their education and careers. They are exposed to bad role modelling whereby a child learns to behave in a manner that is neither appropriate nor positive, as a result they may not be c...
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