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The British Colonization of India: What Set Them Apart?

The British Colonization of India: What Set Them Apart?

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian June 16, 2024Posted inBooks, History, India
What the British did differently that allowed them to colonize such a diverse country like India? Here are the top 5 reasons.
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What Makes Programming a Bitter Pill for Engineering Students?

What Makes Programming a Bitter Pill for Engineering Students?

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian January 16, 2022Posted inEdTech, Education, India, Society, Technology
Engineers are expected to solve problems in real time. Programming is one of the fundamental problem-solving skills. In spite of its importance majority of engineering students are finding programming hard. Here is a blog post based on my experience.
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Dial E for Empathy

Dial E for Empathy

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian December 12, 2021Posted inBusiness, India, Leadership, Listening, Society, Teamwork, Uncategorized4 Comments
Empathy becomes a foundational attribute to demonstrate, especially for leaders. Lack of Empathy doesn't go well in a collaborative world. All it starts from how you are treating the smallest person you come across.
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What I Wish I Knew About Transgender People

What I Wish I Knew About Transgender People

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian November 6, 2021Posted inBook Review, Books, India, Society
Understanding transgender people has been one of the most sensitive and complicated topics in my life since I was a child. I have come a long way in understanding them. Here is a post sharing my learnings. In summary, I would say all they need is acceptance and empathy.
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Engineering Syllabus – The Favourite Scapegoat

Engineering Syllabus – The Favourite Scapegoat

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 24, 2021Posted inEdTech, Education, Entrepreneurship, India, Society, Technology
Over the years I have been part of many invited EdTech conferences. One of the frequent topic of discussion is about engineering course syllabus. Does Engineering Syllabus require complete revamp?
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What Makes CSK  so Successful?

What Makes CSK so Successful?

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 17, 2021Posted inCricket, India, Leadership, Teamwork
What makes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) so consistent and successful in IPL? What they show on the field is only one side of story. Much more happens in the backend, and there is undoubtedly a method to the madness. Beyond Cricket there is so much to learn about leadership and team building.
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Mohandas to Mahatma : The Scalable Model Called Satyagraha

Mohandas to Mahatma : The Scalable Model Called Satyagraha

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian October 3, 2021Posted inHistory, India, Leadership, Society, Teamwork
Little is said about how Gandhi came up with the idea of Satyagraha. Also, have you ever wondered how he managed to unite such a diverse country as one powerful force against the British? What about his proposal to combine deep-seated social issues, such as caste-based discrimination, with the fight for independence?
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Book Review : Enjoy Success, Relish Failures

Book Review : Enjoy Success, Relish Failures

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian September 26, 2021Posted inBlogging, Book Review, Books, Business, Entrepreneurship, India, Innovation, Marketing, Society
Story of Aachi Masala and its founder, Mr. Isaac. With humble beginnings, Aachi is able to scale as a 1200 CR venture with tons of innovation and making positive impact.
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Book Review – My Father Baliah

Book Review – My Father Baliah

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian August 8, 2021Posted inBook Review, Books, Education, History, India, Society
Book review of 'My Father Baliah'. A contemporary family history which opens your eyes about importance of social justice and education.
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Seriously Emotional – My Fountain Pen Story  :)

Seriously Emotional – My Fountain Pen Story :)

Posted by By Jayakumar Balasubramanian August 8, 2021Posted inEducation, India, Musings, Personal, Society4 Comments
My love for fountain pen traces back to 30 years. Some of my childhood memories about writing with fountain pen.
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My Recent Posts
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  • Book review – Hooked : How to Build Habit-Forming Products?
  • What Makes Programming a Bitter Pill for Engineering Students?
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