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  Bullying has become an increasingly challenging issue in today’s society. While it is easy to assume it exists only in certain environments, the reality is that it often happens right under our noses—in schools, on playgrounds, in sports settings, and even within our own communities. As parents, guardians, teachers, and coaches, it is important to understand not only what bullying is, but also the impact it has on children and what we can do to prevent it. What Is Bullying? A bully is typically defined as someone who seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce another person perceived as vulnerable. Bullying can take many forms—hurtful teasing, repeated name-calling, exclusion, threats, or physical intimidation. A key element in bullying is a perceived imbalance of power—whether physical, social, or emotional—between the aggressor and the child being targeted. Bullying often begins at a young age. A child’s appearance, abilities, background, hobbies, or even small personal differences c...

  This morning the sun was warm, the clouds were playing hide and seek, and the greens outside my window were swaying. Soft music played while I worked. My son snuggled beside me with his book, and just then a bright tiger butterfly flew by as if to say hello and show off its colors. I felt a gush of gratitude. 🦋 For decades I have been on a journey of finding myself. Some pieces came easily; others took time, courage, and a few deep breaths. Every step has brought me closer to who I am at the core. I have often wondered: if I could rename myself, what would I choose? The thought always made me smile.  When my son was three, he changed his name daily. One day he introduced himself everywhere as “Auto Rickshaw.” People smiled, called others over, and asked him to say it again. 😊 My maiden surname was my first home and my roots. Later I carried my married surname with respect. And yet the inner search continued for a full name that truly felt like home. And now I have found...

  Day 1 of a four-day state chess tournament. Sun’s out, pairings pending, snacks inventoried like a military operation. I leaned in for a quick selfie with my little champ. One click, one smile, and we ran to the hall. I had no idea that same photo would come back on Day 4 wearing a medal of its own. On the final day, there was a “Parent Child Duo” photo contest. I submitted this simple selfie. No filters, no staging, just a mother and her boy outside the venue, eyes full of hope (and a backpack full of everything from water bottles to paper clips). And guess what? It won a trophy! Behind every child seated at a chessboard is a list of quiet routines: the early alarms, rush ready, quick prayers, packed tiffins, and the hush of waiting outside as cl ocks tick inside. Sometimes we’re coaches, sometimes were cheerleaders, often we’re tissues and shoulders. We’re are always there. To the organizers, arbiters, coaches, and volunteers. Thank you for building these arenas where disciplin...

The Bookworm is one of the very well-known book shops in Church street Bengaluru. The founder, Krishna Gowda started from nothing and builds one of the most loved book stores in Bengaluru. He had to start earning right after his PUC  due to challenges at home. He had almost decided to join his uncle who owned an onion shop. But then destiny had other plans. Mayee Gowda from his village invited him to join him in selling books on the pavements of Bengaluru. From selling books on the pavements to becoming the owner of one of the most loved book shops has been an incredible and inspiring journey.👏👏 The business is now 25 years old and it is not a simple task to sustain and grow a business for 25 years. The best thing is that even when he is successful, he has retained the best qualities in him - simple, innovative, humble, and customer oriented. His employees are cheerful and his wife Uma is as awesome as him.😎 Now here is an interesting fact! Mayee Gowda with whom he had started t...

 It was the Year 2013, I was in the class of my lecturer Rajdeep Manwaniji who is visually challenged. I was looking forward to his class. He walked with confidence into the class and took a minute to understand our seating arrangement. He gave us instructions as to how to ask questions (e.g. tell our name before asking anything) and interact with him during the sessions and then started the class... it was an eye opener for me to understand disability from a new perspective.  And then he shared a real-life story and asked us questions, He did not look impressed with the first answer by one of my friends. I was the second one to answer. When I answered he took a long pause and I was wondering if I said something wrong, he then took a few steps toward me and says "Gowthami you are a beautiful person" .  My heart filled with gratitude and tears rolled down. Because all these years I had carried a feeling that I was not beautiful, thanks to the thousand comments I had heard ...

The only way you’re successful and happy is when you lead an honest life - Ms. Rose Blumkin From being Pennyless to selling her company for 60 Million Dollars Ms. Rose Blumkin’s story is made up of pure Grit, hard work, and smart work. She never went to school and did not know a word of English when she arrived in the USA with her husband.  She worked hard and smart, saved 2,500 $ and started a furniture store, grew her business, and later sold it to Warren Buffet for 60 Million $  As I read her story three things stood out for me,  1. She never hesitated to ask , even when the majority of the people rejected to give her furniture on credit, she didn’t quit. She kept on seeking until she found a person who would give.  2. The second thing is her love and respect for her customers . Any business that truly cares for its customers and keeps adding value has to thrive. 3. Age is just a number . When she was 95 years old, her grandchildren threw her out of her own compa...