Lose some…Win 'em all.!
Once I started noticing contrasting oddities in our human nature and behaviour a few years ago, a bulk of them ended up in the book 'Main Batata Hoon'. The thing is though, once you start…
My recently published book, 'Main Batata Hoon', is now available in paperback and Kindle formats on most if not all regional Amazon sites around the world. An aunt was so amused with the title, she…
Given the random exploding or catching of fire of power banks on flights, airlines have either banned or restricted the carrying of power banks to hand luggage only. According to an interesting article by Andrew…
I can't seem to get over the irony of how once upon a time, Russian tanks helped turn the fate of a world war against invading Germany..; to current times where multiple European countries are…
Image: source When seeking advice, especially from someone you believe can offer great perspective, stick to gaining clarity on the big questions you need help figuring out. The advice you receive is obviously for you…
A lot of you probably love scallops?! [controls drool]. Now, imagine scallop shells that are thrown away after we've had the good stuff. Then, imagine 40000 tons of scallop shells thrown away! That is the…
Padma Shri R. K. Krishna Kumar, Former Tata Sons Director, passed away yesterday. A key pillar of the Tata Group, and close confidante of Mr. Ratan Tata. I once had the privilege of meeting Mr.…
A cool feature I came across on a website, that is highly recommended especially for product companies that have a large and evolving portfolio. #servicedesign #userexperience #b2c #b2b #shorts
When the population of animals or insects in a region grows substantially and causes damage, we call it an infestation. Yet we humans have never looked at it the same way when it comes to…
Product design should factor for human forgetfulness where possible. This is a picture of the detergent tray from a leading brand, top-loading washing machine. The hole in the tray is where detergent, mixed with water,…
Many of you must have seen that drawing of a World War II plane with red dots on it. It explains Survivorship bias, a bias that statistician Abraham Wald figured out. Pic: source Simply put,…
Invisible Bed has been an interesting product company. As a recent owner of a wall mounted sit/ stand desk, I recently shared some product design inputs with the CEO. They were well received. The Product:…
Pic: source Over the past decade, the business world has had a real attraction to making everything a service. And rightly so. Would you rather struggle to repeatedly sell your product to the same…
Pic: source There are roads in Hungary that plays music! A musical road was first created in 1995 Denmark, by two artists. Given how brilliant a concept, I wonder why its Danish origins seem almost…
The beautiful tri-colour waving at Connaught Place, Central Park, Delhi. It’s 75 years since India got Independence! A proud milestone for all of us Indians. Also one to reflect on and carefully choose the…