A retro-style assembled computer featuring a CRT monitor, a full-sized keyboard, a floppy drive, and a wired mouse, evoking nostalgia for early 2000s technology
A classic assembled computer setup, reminiscent of the early 2000s technology era. Just like my first computer, this image captures the vintage charm of CRT monitors, floppy drives, and a wired mouse—an era of curiosity, learning, and patience!

Side Hustles as a Way to Explore Emerging Industries

For me, a side hustle is not only about extra income. It can be a way to explore emerging industries, learn new skills and discover opportunities that may become mainstream tomorrow.

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Don’t Prepare Only for Your First Job. Prepare for Your Prime Years.

Young people are often encouraged to prepare for their first job. I believe they should look much further ahead — towards the industries, skills and opportunities that will shape India and the world when they reach the prime of their careers.

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When Airports Become Familiar

I don’t really have a best or worst airport. Over time, airports became easier to navigate and less intimidating. But one journey from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte in 2007 still stands out because of the unexpected contrast between a small aircraft and a much larger airport.

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If salary were no longer the deciding factor, I would choose a mix of teaching, building products and projects, and writing or research—work that keeps me learning, creating, and feeling meaningfully productive.

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