The Battle of MindThe following is an anonymous account shared by a close friend who chose to put her deeply personal reflections into words. It is an honest observation of her ongoing struggle with overthinking, the cMay 15, 2026·6 min read·32
The Alumni illusion: Defined by Metrics, Not Memories!Last weekend, I planned for a trip to a city, where I had spent a good amount of time during my college days. This time, it was supposed to be a leisure trip after getting done with one of our key projects at the work. It had been quite a while since...Mar 14, 2025·5 min read·143
Stairs, Screens & Out of SignalThe day began a little later than usual. Perhaps it was the heavy fried chicken dinner from the night before that left me with little appetite in the morning. Skipping a traditional breakfast, Me & my cofounder Manas settled for a quick, oily fast fo...Dec 15, 2024·5 min read·116
Fabric to Fashion: A Factory TourLast week I had a chance to visit the apparel manufacturing setup of Fastech Fashions, the company owned by Abhijeet, a fellow founder colleague who has been specializing in T-shirt👕 designing and printing for over past 7 years, along with other lin...Sep 30, 2024·3 min read·144
The Empty Office & Combating LonelinessWhen you dive into something new, like building a startup with a sense of innocence, and things start to take a tough turn—especially in the corporate world—you begin to doubt your abilities. Questions like, "Do we even deserve to be called founders?...Sep 18, 2024·6 min read·222
(5/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: Final Destination - Bargarh!After lunch, Sandeep and I set off for Bargarh, his hometown, in Nikhil’s car, as he too was from the same place. With Nikhil's quirky music choices and his skilled, fast-paced driving, we managed to cover the distance in much less time than expected...Sep 11, 2024·5 min read·95
(4/5) En Route to Countless Smiles: Set off to BalangirI woke up early to plan my trip to Balangir, where I was set to meet my childhood friend Sandeep, a veterinary doctor. He’s been incredibly supportive of my startup journey, and I’d long owed him a visit to see his workplace. Oh wait! What did I just...Sep 9, 2024·3 min read·36
