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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 →
On 12 March 2006, at the iconic Wanderers Stadium, cricket witnessed a moment that redefined limits; not just in the sport but in terms of human psychology. What unfolded between the Australia national cricket team and the South Africa national cricket team during the 5 match series decider in the Australia tour of South Africa... Continue Reading →
Memorizing is not study but a better memory certainly helps. In competitive examinations and demanding academic journeys, understanding concepts is the foundation. However, the vast syllabus demands strong retention. Success depends not only on how much you study, but on how well you retain what you study. Memory is the bridge between effort and performance.... Continue Reading →
Life rarely falls apart in one dramatic moment. More often, it slowly unravels through rushed mornings, neglected bodies, restless nights, scattered focus, and days that never truly end. Life often feels overwhelming not because we lack ability, but because our days lack rhythm. Routines bring that rhythm. They act like anchors in a fast-moving world;... Continue Reading →
Pratikshya, an Odia film produced and directed by Anupam Patnaik that unfolds with quiet grace, is less a story and more a lived feeling. Based on a story ‘Bapa’ by Gourhari Das, this film does not rush to impress or overwhelm; instead, it invites the viewer to slow down, to sit with silence, and to... Continue Reading →
In a world obsessed with quick success and instant results, the pursuit of true excellence often gets misunderstood. Many believe excellence is reserved for the gifted or naturally talented, but Brad Stulberg’s The Way of Excellence challenges this assumption. The book presents excellence not as a destination, but as a disciplined way of living built... Continue Reading →
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