Category Archives: MY ADVICE

My 6-year-old son and I were sitting in a quiet corner under an A/C vent in a supermarket, while my wife went around shopping. We had found two small stools and were talking about something that fascinates me — how packaging plays a major role in selling products. I was pointing at different biscuit packets, explaining how colors,Continue reading “A Supermarket Lesson in Idiocy”

In the vast comment sections of social media, a certain breed of commenter appears with striking regularity. They rarely post their own content. They don’t write thoughtful essays or create videos. Instead, they thrive in the reaction space — showing up to comment on others’ work with a blunt mix of insult and conviction. Let’sContinue reading “The Sanatani Commenter: How to Spot Them and Understand Their Psychology”

The day I got married, I set one ground rule with my wife: “Neither come to me for a free reading ever, nor bring recommendations from relatives or friends for a free reading.” She agreed. Soon enough, when her friends found out I was an astrologer, they rushed to her. My wife, true to her word, alwaysContinue reading “When Friendship Comes With an Invoice”

We frequent a juice shop, and there is a lady who works there—nice, good-looking, and charming. She always speaks kindly with my wife, greets me, and shows affection to my son. The drinks are always consistent and good, so we have no complaints, thankfully. This Ganesh Chaturthi, my 6-year-old son and I were seated atContinue reading “The First Psychology Class for My 6-Year-Old”

Let us assume God created you. If He created you, then surely it is His responsibility to take care of you. It makes sense, doesn’t it? A creator is naturally responsible for the creation. If it is His responsibility to take care of you, then trust becomes inevitable. You must surrender to His will. YouContinue reading “The Paradox of Success: Work Less, Trust More”

In 2015, while traveling through Europe, a European friend asked me a question that caught me completely off guard: “So Kennedi, how many enemies have you made in your life so far?” At that time, I wasn’t very active on social media. My life was quieter, more personal, and less entangled in the digital noise.Continue reading “How Many Enemies Have You Made?”

The youth of India today stand at a crossroads. On one side lies the promise of innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building. On the other, a dangerous diversion—fighting endless battles over religious identity, caste pride, and imagined historical grievances. A nation’s economy cannot be built by young minds distracted by division. The energy that should be investedContinue reading “The Youth, Identity, and the Forgotten Economy”

In India, we often say we are a “culture-rich” nation. We teach our children to fall at the feet of elders, chant mantras, and touch the floor after stepping on a book. Noble things, no doubt. But somewhere in the rush to pass down rituals, we forgot to pass down the basics of being decentContinue reading “Before We Wash Their Feet, Let’s Learn Not to Spit on the Street”

A car expert is someone who has driven a lot of cars, repaired them, renovated them, and reviewed them. That’s why we trust his opinion before investing in a car that will last maybe a decade — fifteen years at best if you’re lucky or drive like a grandma. Now imagine this: You’re planning toContinue reading “Why Do Indians Take Marriage Advice from Celibates?”

I’ve been backpacking extensively since 2009—covered nearly 30 countries and almost every corner of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, with a few short hops to Maharashtra and Delhi. On the surface, travel seems like a whole lot of fun: new places, cozy hotels, sightseeing, sampling local food, meeting interesting people. And yes, of course, youContinue reading “Why Travelling Is About Learning More Than Fun”