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'I'm just a 12th pass': What Deepika Padukone's success journey despite limited education teaches us about prioritising personal fulfilment

January 10, 2026 6:12 pm

"I finished my 12th and I tried to do one year of my degree through college, I couldn't do that and then I tried to do distance education. I couldn't complete that as well," recalled Padukone.

Don’t make choices for personal gains: Sujan Chinoy to SGVU students

December 15, 2025 1:21 pm

"Your choices should not be driven nearly by the notion of personal benefit or personal gains. You must not simply make choices in life with the pursuit of wealth, power, or position and fame but also in the context of the impact that your knowledge and your jobs will have on improving the lives of those less fortunate than us", Sujan Said.

The rise of ‘career minimalism’: Why Gen Z professionals are giving less of themselves to work by choice

December 10, 2025 5:25 pm

For many, this approach feels like a practical response to economic uncertainty, rising living costs and widespread workplace fatigue.

What 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' star Rajat Bedi’s career setbacks teach us about coping with professional rejection: ‘Kya kar raha hoon main’

October 20, 2025 4:25 pm

A psychologist shares strategies that can help people evaluate their career paths and make confident decisions about major changes

‘My folks said that…’: Madhuri Dixit’s in-laws ‘were not happy’ when Dr Shriram Nene quit his heart surgeon job; expert on navigating career transitions

May 12, 2025 5:53 pm

“I am Indian. I grew up from an immigrant start and my parents certainly were not happy that I am leaving the prototypical job of a heart surgeon and kind of every Indian’s wet dream,” Dr Nene shared.

Traditional Finance vs FinTech: Courses, career opportunities and more

January 31, 2025 10:36 am

The Right Choice: Traditional finance moves on a more structured approach, while fintech reshapes the financial services with tech-integration.

Life’s a marathon, not a sprint

November 03, 2024 9:39 am

Besides taking the fun out of learning, people are exhausted by the time they enter the workforce. If academics and careers could be seen as marathons not sprints, with zig zag routes and circles, some ups and downs, we may even relish the adventure.

Is pursuing your passion as a career really what it's made to be?

July 18, 2024 2:30 pm

The age-old advice rings in our ears: "Find your passion and you'll never work a day in your life." But is this mantra universally true? 

Check how Commerce students can tap into global careers with right certifications

July 10, 2024 6:25 pm

With corporations setting up in India, the demand for skilled accounting professionals surging, presenting immense opportunities for commerce students.

In-demand professions for PCMB students: Eligibility criteria and future prospects

May 20, 2024 6:32 pm

Students with a background PCMB background make a carrer in pharmacists, biochemists, forensic Scientists, radio Frequency Scientist and many more; check the eligibility criteria and future prospects here.

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