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Artificial Intelligence is becoming a must-have portfolio in government cabinets, but experts question whether the trend reflects policy depth or mere signalling. When artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies and everyday life, can governance be far behind? In India, that race is increasingly taking shape inside state governments. Kerala took the lead in appointing [ ]
If you own an Airbnb, homestay, farmstay, or boutique hotel, you already know one truth: 👉 Getting bookings on weekdays is a challenge. 👉 Pritability is a challenge. You may have: Listed your property on Airbnb, Booking.com, or other OTAs Invested in good interiors and amenities Tried Instagram or digital marketing Got a few great [ ]
I was listening to the interview with Seth Godin at the Mel Robbins Podcast. I have a lot of respect for Seth. Here are my top 10 key takeaways from this podcast. 1. Pick yourself instead of waiting for permission Stop waiting for an invitation, a publisher, or a boss to authorize your [ ]
When we recently announced four unique summer camps for kids at Vaksana Farms, I was filled with excitement. These camps were thoughtfully designed with a simple but powerful purpose: to give children a joyful and meaningful rural farm experience. Each camp has a distinct theme, but the heart of all four programs remains the same [ ]
For the last few years, something beautiful has been happening whenever children visit Vaksana Farms. When they arrive, most of them come with the habits of city life — a little cautious about mud, unsure about animals, and very attached to their screens. But give them a few hours on the farm, and everything changes. [ ]
For the longest time, I had successfully convinced myself that I didn’t need a motorcycle. My logic sounded perfectly reasonable. I already had a good car. It was comfortable. It was safe. It had air-conditioning. It protected me from dust, pollution, heat, and unexpected rain. For long drives or city errands, it did everything I [ ]
Here are personal resolutions—the kind that don’t impress anyone on Instagram but genuinely change how I live, think, and feel. If 2026 had one theme for me, it would be this: show up better—for myself and for others. 1. Get Fit. Really Fit. This is the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life. Current weight: [ ]
Here are my lessons and observation from Day 2 of the workshop on Tropical Landscaping. I would encourage you to look at my lessons learned from Day 1 of the workshop. Passion Over Perfection: You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Begin When Fayaz, a fellow participant, asked Musthafa, the founder of GreenAra, whether [ ]
This is my second time attending the Tropical Landscaping Workshop at GreenAra, Kozhikode. But this time, my intention is very clear. I am here to observe deeply, decide quickly, and implement obsessively at Vaksana Farms, our 13-acre organic permaculture farm. No hoarding ideas. No “we’ll do this someday.” Only rapid action, real soil, and visible [ ]
As I prepare to attend the tropical landscaping workshop at GreenAra in Kozhikode, I find myself pausing—not to plan logistics, but to set intentions. This isn’t just another workshop on my calendar. It feels like a timely checkpoint at the very end of 2025, gently nudging me to reflect, reset, and dream a little bigger [ ]