When was the last time you looked at a frayed piece of wire or a well-worn toothbrush and thought, “Hmm. I definitely need to add these to my art collection.” Never, right? Well, that’s exactly the way junk artist Dhiraj Sharma’s mind works. He has the ability to look beyond the ordinariness of an everyday …
In Conversation With Junk Artist Dhiraj Sharma, The Founder of 8Mango Read More »
For most people, traveling is something they get to do only once or twice a year. But when you are a digital nomad, traveling becomes second nature to you. After all, the digital nomad lifestyle is all about working online while traveling. As glamorous as that sounds, it’s not something everyone can pull off. Seasoned …
Digital Nomadism Is Going To Take Over: In Conversation With Ashish Malviya Read More »
If you have ever ordered a customized T-shirt online, chances are you have received a watered down version instead. CustomBaba founder Akshay Jain spills the beans on how his online store delivers your tee exactly as you ordered it every single time. What is the story behind CustomBaba? I have always had a penchant for …
You put in the hours, meet deadlines, and are cordial with your coworkers. But is that enough for you to be a good employee? According to Wikipedia, workplace etiquette is “a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace. This code is put in place to “respect and protect time, people, and …
In July 2017, a web developer named Madalyn Parker emailed her team to inform them that she was taking a sick leave for her mental health. Not only did her CEO personally reply to her mail, he applauded her for setting a good example. Her Tweet about this went viral of course — after all, how many employees …
Do Indian Companies Take Mental Health Seriously? Read More »
In India, we are not yet familiar with the idea of Life Coaching. The word ‘coaching’ often evokes an image related to sports or IIT JEE coaching. Life coach Arjun Som talks about how he saves clients from themselves – and why we need guidance from people like him to succeed in our fast-paced world. …
To the office-goer, freelancing looks like fun. After all, this lifestyle allows someone to wake up at any time of the day and work from anywhere they want. Oh, and they get to pick their own clients. Work life couldn’t get easier than that, right? Wrong. It takes serious discipline and a whole lot of …
Sad but true: it is human nature to like some people more than others. At work, this translates into what we know and dread as workplace favoritism. It happens in all kinds of workplaces, and if ignored, can put a serious damper on your professional life. Here are some tips from Indian millennials on how …
“Great game…please make it free.” “Lots of amazing features…I will rate it 5 stars if you make it free again.” Check out the reviews of any paid application or game in your Windows/Android/Apple app store and you’ll notice one thing in common. Yes, you guessed that right. The irksome ‘please make it free’ comments. Want proof? …
“Please Make It Free”. Really? Why Should I Work For Free? Read More »
Last year, on this very day, I published my first post on Mahevash Muses. At the time, I wondered why I was putting myself through this again. Surely I had learned my lesson the last time I tried to blog, only to give up a few months later?