eing a MBA myself, I have shared my experiences as a B-school student and as a management professional in leading business and financial dailies. Though they have been already published, I think they are of help to budding B-school aspirants, students and professionals alike. Click on B-School of Thought, to find out more.

Besides this, I have written articles on diverse topics- from stock markets to spirituality. They are compiled in the Potpourri section.

Alma Matters   New*
This article explores the symbiotic relationship between an educational institute and its alumni. Citing my personal experience, I have aslo shared ways in which alumni could contibute back to their alma mater. This article was published on www.6bridges.com - social networking website for alumni of premier engineering and management institutes in India and abroad.

Economics of MBA Education
An amusing take on the 2-year journey of the aspiring management student on the verge of entering B-school.

Bye, Bye, B-school
This article addresses students who are about to bid farewell to their B-schools. Before entering the corporate arena, here’s some food for thought to chew on.

Caste Away
I highlight two key issues related to the reservation debate that need attention from the public, in general, and the backward community, in particular.

Policing Risky Business
While corporations and financial institutions are busy making their resources and money fetch them higher returns, ever wondered who took care of the higher risks taken? That is the job of a Risk Analyst. This column takes you through the career profile of a financial risk analyst.

Ground Control
The aftermath of the recent events in the country has shown that managing natural and man-made disasters in public life is becoming crucial. This article explores the whys and hows of disaster management.

From Classroom to Boardroom
TS Eliot once said, "Between the idea and the reality lies the shadow". This article explains what this quote means for a B-school graduate who has just entered the corporate arena.

What’s in a name?
Undoubtedly,  the name of the B-school matters for an MBA student. But does it mean you dont do an MBA if you don't make it to a premier B-school? Read on to find out.

Steering your way to corporate leadership
So what does it take to reach the top of the corporate ladder? Is it just the MBA degree? Read on to find answers..

Take A Right Turn
Published on the editorial page of the Times Of India, this article explains how a subtle change in our choice of education and profession can work wonders for the Indian economy and the nation. Read on to find more.

Joy of crosswords
Thinking out of the box is one skill that is much in demand. How about a novel approach to help think differently or out of the box? .

Find out who you are: One or Zero
One of my favourite articles, this piece is a conversation between a Computer Geek and a Guru, about the difference between spirituality and religiosity.This article was published in the Speaking Tree column on the editorial page of Times of India.

" Well done! " - Gurcharan Das, TOI columnist and ex- VP & MD of Procter & Gamble Worldwide.

God's Own Garden
This is my second article to be published in the Speaking Tree column on the edit page of Times of India. Specially written for young school students, this article depicts a simile between a school and a garden.

GDP? Guru, Darshan and Pravachan
If you thought GDP in India stood only for gross domestic product, think again. The new-age desi variant is Guru Darshan and Pravachan. Read on to know why.

Zoology of stock investing
Ever wondered how similar a stock market is to a zoo- complete with all its animals? Co-authored with Vivek Kaul, this theme-based article shows you how akin they are.

Why you lose money on stock markets?
Co-authored with Vivek Kaul, this article is a snapshot of the various theories to explain investor psychology during the Bull Run on the stock market.

Crossword and Life
Published on the editorial page of Deccan Herald, this article tries to depict an analogy between solving crosswords and living life. It shows not only the similarities between the two but also one stark difference.

The Angels of Agnels
This article was published in the annual magazine of my junior college - Fr Agnels, Vashi. On the ocassion of the 25th year celebration of my alma mater, in this article I express how and why the word 'Angel' carries a very special meaning for every Agnelite.

Colors of Life
This article was published in Deccan Herald. Here I try to analyse how we try to segregate our lives into good and bad and we wish to think that good and bad are two distinct colours of our life. But should it happen that way?

Mentoring : For the youth, by the youth
This article looks at class 11th in a new light and explains how youth can mentor the class 11th students. The article was published on the website, www.6bridges.com , a networking site for alumni of premier engineering and management institutes in India and abroad.

"Last Updated at Tuesday, May 27, 2008"