Published in NavGurukul·Feb 13, 2022The Good, the Bad and the UglyIt’s been a while since I wrote the newsletter. It seems that the last few months were more occupied with reporting and working than genuine reflections. It’s interesting that if you break the rhythm of something, how difficult it can be to get back to it. …2 min read2 min read
Published in NavGurukul·Oct 18, 2021Sep’s the Good, the Bad and the UglySometimes, it appears as if the world is changing faster than ever. Maybe, it is or maybe we are consuming too much information that intensifies our perception of the change. When I read the news, I can immediately observe how I feel more anxious, helpless and sometimes frustrated at the…2 min read2 min read
Published in NavGurukul·Aug 12, 2021July’s the Good, the Bad and the UglyWriting these monthly emails has been close to my heart. Through these newsletters, I have met many people, and received lots of help and direction for NavGurukul. About a year ago, one of these newsletters reached the inbox of a special someone, and we’re getting married on 9th September. It…2 min read2 min read
Published in NavGurukul·Jul 14, 2021June’s the Good, the Bad and the UglyI was talking to a friend about when he would be returning to his place of work. He quickly replied, just after the third wave. It seems the way we measure time has changed. Before Corona, pre-wave 1, post wave 2 … As it seems that things are getting better…2 min read2 min read
Published in NavGurukul·May 17, 2021April’s the Good, the Bad, the UglyIt is raining havoc, everywhere. It is a struggle to operate residential learning centres but at the same time, are even more needed for effective training. Managing admissions, academics, campus operations has only hardened as a challenge. This is a tough time for everyone and more so for those who…2 min read2 min read
Mar 17, 2021My take on Zomato’s manufactured incident involving violence between the delivery person and the customerThe recent Zomato incident has gotten a fair share of discussion. However, it misses one really crucial point. Kamaraj supposedly waited for an hour, and then tried to keep the food inside the house to ensure that his delivery is marked. …2 min read2 min read
Published in NavGurukul·Feb 21, 20212020’s the Good, the Bad and the Ugly2020 was a big year by all means. Everything changed. While startups are celebrating the opportunity from increasing shift to technology, this year marked a hard time for people who aren’t comfortable with technology or have limited access to it. While we may celebrate the coming out of EdTech Unicorns…Gbu4 min readGbu4 min read
Jan 8, 2021Now or …. later!The way tech is dominating our entire world, it wouldn’t have been evil if only, it wasn’t controlled by say, 100 people in the World? Imagine, a group of 100 people deciding (with only maximation point being — money), on how education, healthcare, entertainment, etc. should function. I don’t know…3 min read3 min read
Jan 7, 2021The Pursuit of HappynessThis post is blabbering of a lost mind, of a mind trying to figure out. Over 2020, I have tried various times to publish as Abhishek, but that never happened, as I as NavGurukul always took priority. It has been a strange year — full of ups and downs, and…3 min read3 min read
Published in NavGurukul·Dec 15, 2020November’s the Good, the Bad, and the UglyWe recently started a new campus in Pune and are on track for opening a new campus in Bangalore. Fueled by our desire to reach out to more girls in such harsh times, we are pushing ourselves to do more. In the last few months, we have expanded from 80…Gbu2 min readGbu2 min read
