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Marginalia: The Akshaya Patra Foundation was started 19 years ago. What has been the inspiration behind starting Akshaya Patra? How did a thought become a movement?  Shridhar: We started our …

Recently I had the opportunity to conduct a session for a group of middle-level managers from different industries in Sri Lanka. As an engager, I raised the question, what comes …

“The rights of every person are diminished when the rights of one person are threatened.”  ― John F. Kennedy The words of JF Kennedy holds true value in the present scenario …

In her new book, Alice Major observes the comedy and the tragedy of this human-dominated moment on Earth. Addressing questions such as “Where do we fit in the universe?” all …

The carbon bubble is a hypothesised bubble in the valuation of companies dependent on fossil-fuel-based energy production, because the true costs of carbon dioxide (CO2)  in intensifying global warming are not yet taken into account …

Did you your parents ever have the ‘Birds and the Bees’ chat with you? Was it informative and useful? How much detail was given (or omitted)? Did it equip you …

Ask health and safety practitioners how they ended up at the top of their profession and many will tell you candidly that it was by accident. Health and safety has …

Business analysis plays an important part in many projects, and the role of a business analyst involves understanding systems, processes and organisational structures, identifying future needs, providing solutions, and helping project teams …

When I started working at the Financial Times I struggled with anxiety and self-doubt. I felt bewildered, frustrated and rather miserable. I could not understand why I felt that way. …

As the world becomes increasingly more impacted by globalisation, technology, and social responsibility, the future of work is changing. After taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief, I wanted to speak …

Billions worldwide are being spent to improve Employee Engagement and we are often being told about its benefits.  If it has the potential to yield so many great results, why …

The employee benefits landscape is certainly being driven by employees, in particular, the health-conscious, tech-savvy generation coming through. It won’t be long until employee wellbeing becomes an employee expectation, not …

We asked “if your company could invest in 3 of the following what would it be?’ 1. Communications 2. Employee Engagement 3. Learning & Development 4. Sustainability 5. Wellbeing 6. …

Bangalore is the nerve center of Startup revolution in India. The authors unravel three key elements about Bangalore that connect to each other in a way that they feed off each other, creating a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Saluto Wellness is one of the brightest flag bearers of the Startup revolution in India. When two senior corporate executives gave-up their cushy jobs and started the company, little did they know that it will take them on a journey of a lifetime. Read about Saluto’s success and find out how startup revolution in India has something to offer to everyone.

Historically, Japan and India always had a strong synergy. This article explores how this synergy is now spilling over to create open innovation and collaboration opportunities between Indian Startups and Japanese businesses. The result is revolutionary.

The article explores the impact of start-up culture on the society. The article discusses the key dimensions of socio-cultural fabric termed as CORDS (Convergence and connectivity, Openness to ideas, Relationship and Risk, Development and education and Sensitivity) and their implication on this emerging paradigm.

Jakarta is sinking. This is not statistics or predictions it is happening, now. Jakarta’s precarious position is thanks to a combination of two factors – rising global sea levels and …

Editor-in-Chief’s vision for MARGINALIA There’s a journalist in everyone, whether it’s blogging or commentary on social media. As great as this is it results in too much noise, not enough …

The Lotus Awards have celebrated hundreds of outstanding businesses across the world. They are a unique concept – they do not have one single winner.  The awards received over 350 entries …