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Transforming Education: How Retired Teachers Can Shape The Future

3 Oct 2023

In today’s times, loneliness and a sense of depression is growing, especially post retirement from an organization. It may make senior citizens and retired employees feel as if they are burdening t…

Wisdom Stories Ep.16: Mr. Aalok Bhan

Wisdom Stories Ep.16: Mr. Aalok Bhan

29 Sep 2023

I started my career in Standard Chartered Bank, before moving to ABN Amro (taken over by Royal Bank of Scotland). This was followed by a stint at Dresdner Bank AG, India as their CEO designate. I w…

Wisdom Stories Ep.15: Mr. Mathew Cherian

Wisdom Stories Ep.15: Mr. Mathew Cherian

22 Sep 2023

I pursued Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani and went on to study Rural Management from Institute of Rural Management as part of their first batch. My turning point was when I moved from engineerin…

Challenging Stereotypes: A Conversation on Retirement with Retirees

Challenging Stereotypes: A Conversation on Retirement with Retirees

18 Sep 2023

We’ve gathered heartfelt responses from our community members, all centred around a single question : “If you could change one thing about the way people view retirees, what would it be and why?” E…

What is a good time to retire?

What is a good time to retire?

18 Sep 2023

WisGen, a moniker we use for our community members, are brimming with knowledge learned through decades of hard work. Lessons, messages, thoughts, ideas, and anecdotes are waiting to be shared. We…

Wisdom Stories Ep.14: Dr Girdhar Gyani

Wisdom Stories Ep.14: Dr Girdhar Gyani

15 Sep 2023

“I started my professional journey as a lecturer in an Engineering College and wanted to pursue research. As luck would have it, I got selected as a Scientist in Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO) whe…

Wisdom Stories Ep.13: Mr. Yogendra Saxena

Wisdom Stories Ep.13: Mr. Yogendra Saxena

8 Sep 2023

I started my career in consulting with an engineering company, and later went to Jamaica to work on environmental education with UNDP, to build a 3-year curriculum on environmental technology. Succ…

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The Modern Yogi: Adapting Ancient Wisdom to the Contemporary World

8 Sep 2023

About the Author :Rajiv Ahuja is an associate director for Milken Institute, Health, where he advances aging policies and programs that support healthy longevity. His mission is to create lasting c…

What if your will could be your voice?

What If Your Will Could Be Your Voice?

5 Sep 2023

About the Author :Shoba Narayan is the author of five books. As a journalist and columnist, she writes about health, relationships, travel, food and culture for global publications, winning a James…

Wisdom Stories Ep.12: Ms. Achlaa

Wisdom Stories Ep.12: Ms. Achlaa

1 Sep 2023

I discovered HR and its strength when I joined Pepsi Foods, where I witnessed the impact of this function first-hand in building the organisation. Talent Acquisition became my natural choice in Ush…

Wisdom Stories Ep.11: Mr. Richard Sundharam

Wisdom Stories Ep.11: Mr. Richard Sundharam

25 Aug 2023

“I joined the Defence forces very early. While I was in 12th grade, I got selected for National Defence Academy. I was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1983 and took premature retirement in 200…

Job After Retirement

How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Interview

22 Aug 2023

Thanks to the rapid advancement in the sector of technology, we can connect with people living at the opposite end of the world within seconds. It has paved the way for concepts like virtual interv…

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How to Succeed in a New Job Role

19 Aug 2023

If you have been hired for a new role recently and want to succeed, you are in the right place. In this blog, we will explore several aspects that you should keep in mind as you begin a new chapter…

Wisdom Stories Ep.10: Ms. Poonam Chadha

Wisdom Stories Ep.10: Ms. Poonam Chadha

18 Aug 2023

“I’m a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend to many! Much like most women in our society, I wear various hats and much like them, I’ve lost a bit of myself as I’ve stum…

Wisdom Stories Ep.9: Mr. Vivek Srivastava

Wisdom Stories Ep.9: Mr. Vivek Srivastava

17 Aug 2023

I am a thoroughbred Marketing, Advertising and Branding professional with an eye for ideas, concepts, and talented team members. What everyone thought I was meant to do is not what I ended up doing…