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Women across the globe have been facing various issues and challenges since time immemorial. The intensity of these experiences varies from culture to culture. Cultural practices in different parts of the world either intensify or diminish these challenges. This blog analyses experiences of women across cultures in terms of underlying similarities at an internal level and broad differences at an external societal level which plays a crucial role in these experiences. Few day-to-day important experiences of women that need to be understood are the narratives and issues linked to physical attractiveness, family responsibilities, work/ professional roles and the role of feminist activism. An underlying similarity in all these themes is the gender bias as practised across the globe. The style of responding and behaving on each one of them varies from culture to culture according to the way these themes are perceived in a particular culture along with the psychosocial factors operational an...

Human civilization is known for the values that it cherishes and practices. Across various times and places, sages, saints and seers, drawing on their experience, developed practices that placed central importance on values, though the names used by them differed, as their languages varied but the spirit was the same. Universal human values are values that human beings cherish and hold in common, consciously and otherwise, in most places and times and practice them. Renunciation is the foundational value. Renunciation or the absence of want and greed has two preconditions: love for all living beings and the absence of selfishness. Renunciation is not self- directed but other-directed, and is for life in all forms and shapes, for the welfare of all. Renunciation begins when selfishness ends. Renunciation interpreted as the need to run away from the problems of life is cowardice. Renunciation without action means living a parasitic life. Also, service can be practised only when renunciat...

It is widely known that today's life is fast, and it does not favor security as much as it used to during the day of our parents. Also, many millennials find themselves negotiating through the ever-challenging economic environment and lack of job security due to the negative effects of technological advancements. Identification of stress sources and learning effective measures to manage the same is just as crucial in the upkeep of mental and physical health.  Understanding Millennial Stress The generation of millennials is in a different world than the previous generations. They are continuously fluctuating social conditions, the emergence of crises, as well as market fluctuations that are likely to become the supporting line of their lives. The financial crisis of 2008, student loans, and increasing costs of living all affected the sense of financial stability. People reading the positions of their friends on social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook get in touch with many t...

VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. The term has been gaining relevance today. It refers to the unpredictable nature of the business environment, characterized by rapid technology advancements, changes in economies, and societal transformations. It is very important for the students to understand and adapt to the VUCA world for better career opportunities. The various elements of the VUCA world include: • Volatility – It refers to the speed and nature of change. Change of markets, technologies, or consumer preferences can occur suddenly, requiring an organization and an individual to be agile. • Uncertainty – It means one cannot predict events. The best information and best tools do not help in the prediction of future trends, so strategies must be agile. • Complexity – It involves integration of many factors, from global supply chains to digital ecosystems. • Ambiguity - It indicates lack of clarity in many circumstances where cause and effect are not clear. ...