Anupama Vaidya

By Anupama Vaidya  Sitting right across the serene Mediterranean Sea, sipping my hot coffee, seeing the sunrise, I find myself savoring not just the view but the much needed pause – the mental break. In midst of the life’s endless demands, moments like these remind us of the immense value of mental well-being. It’s in these quiet pauses - where we recharge, reflect, and simply breathe - that we truly understand how vital it is to care for our minds. Just like this tranquil sea stretching out before me, a calm mind forms the foundation for everything else. Without it, even the most beautiful experiences in life can feel incomplete. This initial week of my trip is especially significant, as I’ve been grappling with the loss of four friends over the past 6 months – each from different walks of life, reminding me of life’s fragility. While I have fought my share of mental battles, this time the weight of these recent losses has made me acutely aware of how vulnerable we all are. Two of...

Drawing inspirational leadership lessons from pioneers who have charted the course. By Anupama Vaidya supported by Sunita Fernandes.   "The future depends on what you do today." — Mahatma Gandhi A public holiday on 2nd October – I’ve often wondered how Gandhiji, a man who tirelessly dedicated his life to the nation’s progress, would feel about this. A day of rest in honour of someone who never rested, who championed the cause of relentless and selflessness service. And on this very same day, we also remember another great and distinct leader, Lal Bahadur Shastri – the personification of dedicated services, humility’s strength and simplicity’s wisdom & grace, who equally was hardworking and tirelessly worked through his life for the nation’s cause. Both men, through their quiet resolve, unshakable integrity, guided India through its most pivotal and defining moments. This year, on Gandhiji’s death anniversary, I shared the timeless lessons drawn from his life and le...