Beyond Layoff

  Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Diary of a Successful Loser is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that takes readers on a transformative journey filled with valuable life lessons. Authored by an individual who refers to themselves as a "successful loser," this unique memoir challenges conventional notions of success and failure, encouraging readers to embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth. What sets this book apart is its refreshing honesty and relatability. The author shares their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs with genuine vulnerability. They delve into their own failures and the lessons learned from each setback, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance. This transparency creates an instant connection with readers, allowing them to see themselves in the author's story and find comfort in the realization that failure is not an end but a stepping stone to success. The diary format adds an intimate touch to the narrative, making it feel

The office of the President of India has been graced by people with unique backgrounds, many of whom overcame seemingly unsurmountable odds. A generation of Indian youth were enamored by the technocrat turned president, APJ Abdul Kalam who rose from a rather humble background. The story of President Draupadi Murmu is no less inspiring. Earlier this year, Indians were in awe when we heard news of a Dalit woman from the tribal hinterland was to be elected as the President. Ms. Murmu hadn’t been active in national politics and like many in India, I was intrigued to know more about the leader from Odisha who was to become the president of the largest democracy in the world. I was fascinated as I began reading up on President Murmu and her background. She is a woman from a highly oppressed and backward ‘Dalit’ community from a tribal belt. Many of us in urban India accustomed to a cosmopolitan way of life, cannot comprehend the parochial, cast-based oppression that continues to permea