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Daniel H. Pink’s Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us challenges the traditional belief that people are primarily motivated by rewards and punishments. Drawing on psychological and behavioural research, Pink argues that while money and incentives matter, they do not fully explain what drives people to perform, create and excel.Pink calls the traditional reward-and-punishment... Continue Reading →
Every fortress appears invincible; until the day someone dares to challenge the myth surrounding it. For more than three decades, the Gabba stood as Australian cricket's strongest bastion, a venue where visiting teams arrived burdened more by history than by the opposition itself. Generations of great cricketers had walked into Brisbane only to leave with... Continue Reading →
There are films that ask us to remember a story. Meiyazhagan asks us to remember ourselves.At its heart, the film is built around an irony that feels profoundly human: we often forget the names of people who remember every little detail about us. Life pushes us towards careers, cities, responsibilities and ambitions, convincing us that... Continue Reading →
Spain's Symphony Ends in World Cup Glory The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the beginning of a new era for international football. Co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it became the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanding the competition from the traditional 32-team format. The teams were divided into 12 groups... Continue Reading →
From Resistance to Results There are days when even simple tasks feel unusually heavy. You know what needs to be done, you understand its importance, yet you find yourself postponing it for no clear reason. This often leads to frustration and self-criticism. We assume the problem is laziness or lack of discipline. In reality, the... Continue Reading →
Ten Simple Techniques for improving Efficiency Productivity isn't a single trick but a toolkit, and the right technique depends on the kind of friction you're fighting: whether it's a cluttered mind, a wandering focus, or a project with too many moving parts. The following ten methods, drawn from time-tested frameworks across personal and project management,... Continue Reading →
UPSC prelims returned back to tougher levels to a great extent in 2025. But 2026 Prelims was several notches higher than any of the recent years. Loads of direct factual questions, focus on new arenas, time-consuming application questions made it challenging, especially in the exam hall pressure. In a welcome move UPSC has also released... Continue Reading →
Asha Jaoar Majhe (Labour of Love) is one film that does not demand attention; yet it quietly enters your evening like soft rain against a window: tender, unhurried, and deeply intimate. Directed by Aditya Vikram Sengupta, this Bengali gem unfolds almost entirely without dialogue, trusting silence to speak where words would only intrude. Starring Ritwick... Continue Reading →
Su From So arrives like a pleasant surprise: unassuming, playful, and quietly thoughtful. At first glance, it feels like a simple rural comedy rooted in everyday quirks and harmless chaos. But as the film unfolds, it becomes clear that its laughter is intentional, almost strategic. Beneath the humour lies a sincere attempt to address a... Continue Reading →
The afternoon sun hung heavy over Eden Gardens. Nearly a hundred thousand spectators sat watching a contest that, on the surface, already seemed decided. The mighty Australia national cricket team had pushed the India national cricket team to the brink of humiliation. The follow-on had been enforced, the scoreboard favoured Australia heavily, and history appeared... Continue Reading →
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