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Nov 8

Three Leaders Said Yes, One Person Said Nothing. That Was Enough to Kill It.

Let me tell you about a meeting that started very well.

Three Leaders Said Yes, One Person Said Nothing. That Was Enough to Kill It.

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Nov 1

79 years of independence, And a folded umbrella just fixed a road that crores of rupees could not.

Yesterday was August 15, 2026.

79 years of independence, And a folded umbrella just fixed a road that crores of rupees could not.

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Oct 25

Every state is racing to attract the next Google, Tamil Nadu should be building something smarter.

Let me start with the numbers that everyone is talking about.

Every state is racing to attract the next Google, Tamil Nadu should be building something smarter.

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Oct 18

23.3 lakh students walked into an exam last year.

Let me start with the mathematics.

23.3 lakh students walked into an exam last year.

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Oct 11

A 27 Year Old Engineer Is Driving Rapido in Coimbatore. Before You Judge That Decision, Read This.

I was travelling from Lakshmi Mills to Coimbatore Airport yesterday. I booked a Rapido ride.

A 27 Year Old Engineer Is Driving Rapido in Coimbatore. Before You Judge That Decision, Read This.

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Oct 4

1.43 crore families in Tamil Nadu earn less than Rs 25,000 a month.

Let me share some numbers that have stayed with me.

1.43 crore families in Tamil Nadu earn less than Rs 25,000 a month.

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Sep 27

8 lakh shares changed hands in one afternoon because of a packet of toffees.

A few weeks ago, Prime Minister Modi gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a diplomatic visit…

8 lakh shares changed hands in one afternoon because of a packet of toffees.

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Sep 20

Your biggest client is quietly running their business on your money, And you signed the contract…

I have lived this story twice. Once in software development. Once in recruitment. Both times, the lesson cost me real money before it…

Your biggest client is quietly running their business on your money, And you signed the contract…

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Sep 13

The best hire I ever made was a fresher, I paid him more than I was paying my experienced resource…

A few months ago, I was looking to fill a critical role in my team.

The best hire I ever made was a fresher, I paid him more than I was paying my experienced resource…

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Sep 6

Every Indian founder talks about building a team, Very few know how to actually do it.

I have had some version of this conversation hundreds of times.

Every Indian founder talks about building a team, Very few know how to actually do it.

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Founder | Frugal Software Architect. Weekly insights on leadership, careers & the future of work in The 100 Crore Leader. For the leader you’re becoming.

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