Rajen Garabadu

How would you react if an astrologer predicted you have less time left to live? Thirty years ago, on September 2, 1992, my cousin Funny drowned while immersing Lord Ganesha’s idol in a…

Have you lost your most prized possession during a journey? 21 years ago, my friend Sidharth Patnaik and I left my sister Babita’s house after a delightful dinner cooked by her to catch a…

Ever written something you enjoyed that was never published? Many years ago, my friend Subrata Ghosh and I collaborated on an article for our school magazine. We imagined an idea that was…

How good is your memory? If I could make one wish that would turn true, I would wish for good health. If I was granted an extra wish as a bonus, I’d seek a good memory. I have an…

Do you find yourself stuck in the past? You feel your best years and achievements have passed you by. You rewind and replay some of those golden moments frequently. And you keep talking…

Ever wondered why we have Superman but not Superwoman?  We’ve grown up hearing, reading, and watching stories about Superman, Batman, Spiderman, etc. There are other equivalents too in…

Are you someone who just can’t help being late? I received a hollering of a lifetime, a month into my first job. I have never been screamed at in the same manner at any other time in my…

Have you been rejected in a job interview because you didn’t shake hands firmly, sat cross-legged, or didn’t speak confidently?  If yes, thank your stars. Any organisation that decides on…

A week ago, I received a message on LinkedIn from a reader. She was inspired by my post on how Mrs Praveen Sharma had defied all odds when adversity struck her. She mentioned how she relived…

You are stuck. You’re on the wrong side of 40, struggling to find a job. Circumstances had forced you to quit your previous job. And now every employer you’ve sent your resume to…