Tushar Mangl

 I wrote in length about the terrible tragedy of death of Anna Sebastian Periyal in my story Be the Senior you needed when you were a junior : How one simple idea could change the world.Many of you asked me for a dedicated  post to Anna, with the reserved question, will she and many other exploited workers in India today ever get justice? Or rising unemployment levels will allow the greedy to  fill their corporate coffers without any shame  or remorse. October 1, 2024 It has been several months since the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Periyal, a young Ernst & Young (EY) employee, shook the corporate world. Her passing was tied to the toxic work culture at EY, particularly during her auditing assignment for Bajaj Auto, where excessive pressure and untenable work conditions reportedly contributed to her demise. As her story gained widespread attention, the question remains: Will Anna get justice in this world driven by greed and selfishness? --- Why has the Nation ...

Summary  Shapoorji Pallonji Group's AFCONS Infrastructure is preparing for its long-awaited IPO, which is a momentous event in India's infrastructure sector. From the company’s humble beginnings to Shapoorji Pallonji's rare listing move, we explore AFCONS' history, financials, and Shapoorji Pallonji’s unique reluctance to go public. --- Update on Afcons Infrastructure IPO - October 6, 2024 As of today, Afcons Infrastructure Limited is gearing up for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in late October 2024 . The IPO is expected to raise between ₹7,000 crore and ₹8,000 crore , including a fresh issue of ₹1,250 crore , which will be used for debt repayment, purchasing construction equipment, and meeting working capital needs. A large portion of the offering will come from a secondary sale by the promoter, Goswami Infratech , which will use the proceeds to repay bondholders​. A notable development is Afcons' plan to conduct a ₹4,000 crore pre-IPO placement , likely wit...

As a child, I would cry quietly, longing for someone to comfort me, to hug me when I was sad, but no one ever did. That yearning for attention, for validation, stayed with me well into adulthood. But when I met Cara, everything changed. This is the story of my journey from childhood loneliness to a love that finally saw me. --- How did I end up in this predicament? I wasn’t an angry child; I was a quiet one. There is a difference, but people rarely notice it. Anger is loud, explosive, a force that demands attention. Quietness, though—that’s what goes unnoticed. People assume you’re fine when you’re silent, that you don’t need anything. What they don’t realise is that silence can be louder than words, and that quiet kids are often the ones who scream the loudest inside. As a child, I spent hours sitting by my bedroom window, staring at the rain-soaked streets outside. The grey clouds above seemed to echo the emptiness I felt inside. My room was small, cluttered with toys and forgotten d...

The dining room is more than just a space for meals; it is where families bond, conversations flow, and the energy of the home converges. The ancient practice of Vastu Shastra offers guidance on the design and layout of this essential space to enhance well-being and prosperity. In this guide, we’ll explore the ideal placement, colours, and arrangements that can turn your dining room into a haven of positive energy. --- The significance of a well-planned dining room Have you ever noticed how the atmosphere in your dining room can impact your mood during meals? It's not just the taste of the food that leaves a lasting impression, but also the environment in which you enjoy it. According to Vastu Shastra, ancient Indian science of architecture, the layout and energy flow in your dining room can directly influence your mental state and family harmony. Vastu principles are deeply rooted in the belief that specific arrangements of spaces can attract positive vibrations while warding off ...

The Idol Thief by S. Vijay Kumar takes you into the world of idol theft and art smuggling in South India, centring around the audacious crimes of Subhash Kapoor. With a narrative woven through the author’s real-life experiences and encounters with law enforcement, this true crime story reveals a shocking underbelly of corruption, greed, and the relentless pursuit of justice. In this hardcover edition of Vijay Kumar's debut book, the reader is taken deep into the mysterious world of art thievery. The nonfiction book could have very well been a thriller genre fiction about how a handful of volunteers team up to counter millions of dollars worth racket involving stolen art and artifacts.                            More significantly, here we are talking about idols of Gods and Goddesses stolen from temples located in Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. A well-oiled network of thieves, art dealers, bus...

Anger: Not a negative emotion, but your advocate for change Summary Anger is not always the enemy; in fact, it can be a powerful ally. Instead of suppressing it, listen to what your anger is trying to tell you—it may be guiding you towards change, urging you to leave toxic situations, confront deep-seated emotional wounds, or break harmful cycles. Discover how anger is your inner self standing up for your worth, and how channeling it constructively can lead to growth and self-respect. --- You know that tight knot in your chest when someone crosses the line, that burning sensation when you feel wronged? That is not just anger—it is your inner self standing up for you. Anger is your internal alarm, alerting you when something in your life isn’t right. The challenge is, most of us are conditioned to see anger only as a negative emotion. We are taught to calm down, be quiet, and suppress it, but what if we are ignoring an important message? Just as hunger signals the need for food, anger i...

Originally published - 22 Dec 2008  Updated - 25 Sept, 2024 /// This is my first time writing (blogging) here. I would like to thank Tushar for inviting me to this library. The ever famous book ' Who Moved My Cheese?' by Dr. Spencer Johnson is a favorite of mine. Instead of telling how to be successful with real life boring stories, Dr. Johnson crafts a wonder full story dealing with four imaginary characters depicted in the story -the mice Sniff and scurry and little people Hem and Haw- who are intended to represent the simple and the complex parts of ourselves. It is story about change that takes place in one's life where four amusing characters look for cheese. Cheese being the metaphor for what we want to have in life whether it is a job or relationship, money, house, freedom, health spiritual peace or even an activity like jogging etc. In the story the 4 characters are searching for cheese. They go in the maze everyday to search for it. One day they find it at chees...