Eat that lollypop, if you wish to

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Once, an old man named Laddu Pinto stood in front of a bakery. The shop had a shelf full of mouth-watering sweets and chocolates. The shopkeeper could not resist asking Laddu if he wanted anything specific. To this, Laddu replied; actually, I remember my childhood days. ...

Posted on February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 by Myaglakadam

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Your happy re-birthday is today

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Let me ask you a question: What date you can never ever forget! Most would recall the date of your birth. Now the next question – why do you celebrate your birthday? Think about this and come up with a precise answer. Right from our childhood days, the tone of this song:...

Posted on January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 by Myaglakadam

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Thoughts, pond, mountain and transformation

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Once upon a time, there was a Zen master who lived in a small temple in the mountains. One day, a young monk came to the temple. He was curious to know the fundamental nature of the human mind. He asked the Master to teach him about the mind. The Master told the young Mon...

Posted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 by Myaglakadam

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Suspend your Disbelief

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar You have seen screen heroes doing larger-than-life actions in movies. How incredible it is to see actor Mr Rajnikant do those gunfire acrobat scenes! Many of us enjoy watching such films in the theatre or binge-watching on television channels. This entertainment habit is...

Posted on January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Myaglakadam

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Examination tips for the less-prepared students

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar New years are new beginnings. The traditional approach is to begin fresh with the given set of a dozen new months ahead. Usually, on this occasion, people get entangled with many ‘to-do lists’, ‘revised resolutions’, rework on failed commitments etc. This year, I decide...

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by Myaglakadam

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The gold rings and Karma

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Once A Jeweler from Dubai landed at Mumbai International Airport. At the immigration, security asked questions about a dozen gold rings he was carrying in his laptop bag. The gold ring merchant had bills and documents sufficient to satisfy the customs officer. After clea...

Posted on December 25, 2022December 29, 2022 by Myaglakadam

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Say NO when want to say NO

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Laddu Pinto was a first-generation entrepreneur. As a part of his business promotion strategy, he organised an event on some particular subject. He made many efforts to publicise that event. Eventually, he could get about 90 plus confirmations for event participation. He ...

Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 by Myaglakadam

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Think beyond and move ahead

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Did you ever wake up in the morning and realise that the situations in life are not all that comfortable? Did you say yes? You may realise that you had a tsunami of disturbing thoughts when you slept the previous night. Somehow, you managed to get sleep. But as soon as y...

Posted on December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by Myaglakadam

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The Response Rest Period

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Laddu Pinto was very sad. This morning he had the worst-ever discussion with his boss. It was a new job, and Laddu could not establish a harmonious relationship with his seniors. Obviously, he was at the receiving end of all the heat. Frustrated Laddu met me on a Mo...

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Myaglakadam

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Do not simplify

Author: Dr. Ajit Varwandkar Laddu was a primary school student. The school had organized a fest, and all kids enjoyed the event. Children contested in various games and contests. Laddu won many chocolates and balloons as gifts and awards. When he reached home, it was his turn to play with those bal...

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Myaglakadam

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