Insights Hub

This space brings together ideas, experiences, and perspectives shaped by decades of engagement across academia, research, governance, and leadership. From published articles and keynote reflections to ecosystem-level observations, these insights reflect our belief that thoughtful dialogue is essential to meaningful change.

Welcome to the Insights Hub! This section is dedicated to sharing my personal articles, notes and perspectives, and sometimes of others on a wide range of topics.

As an IAF Veteran, Scientist and Communicator, I am passionate about exploring different areas of interest, including research and development, climate action, meteorology, leadership, change management, career development, and attempting spirituality. Through this platform, I hope to share some thought-provoking ideas for my readers as well as get myself educated in the process.The central question that always motivates my work is, “What steps can we take to improve our quality of life?"

Therefore, notes I share are based on my personal exposure, experiences and research, and aim is to provide value addition to your own visions as a student, professional, or someone interested in personal growth. So take a look around and explore the different sub-themes of my notes. I hope that you’ll find something that resonates with you and helps you on your own journey of learning and growth. My radar should always be in the look out for valuable and constructive feedback to enrich my own journey of unlearning and relearning.

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The Vanishing Middle

An exploration of how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping middle management and why future leadership must evolve towards purpose-driven human enablement.

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The Living Mentor

Introducing a humane and people-centric leadership model designed to nurture wellbeing, belonging, trust and emotional resilience within academic institutions.

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Climate Information for Health Governance

An insightful perspective on integrating climate services, renewable energy transitions and health-sector planning to address India’s worsening air pollution crisis.

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Climate Services & Public Health Resilience

How climate intelligence, air-quality monitoring and public-health systems must converge to build a climate-resilient India amidst growing environmental and health challenges.

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Leadership Beyond Hierarchies

Exploring the evolving dimensions of leadership in modern institutions through adaptability, strategic thinking and people-centric organisational development.

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78th Indian Independence Day

A reflective perspective on freedom, sacrifice, national responsibility, and the deeper emotional meaning of nationhood in contemporary India.

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A Message to Every Indian

A reflection on civic responsibility, national unity, information discipline, and the evolving role of citizens during sensitive national situations.

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SDGs and Shared Responsibility

A reflection on Sustainable Development Goals, climate responsibility, and the growing need for institutions and individuals to collectively shape a more balanced and sustainable future.

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Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (Dayal Singh college)

What a mesmerizing day at Dayal Singh College - one of the oldest and esteemed institutions of Delhi University for me where I was invited as Chief Guest…

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Indian Air Force Day (90 years: 1932 - 2022)

From an absolutely raw young son born in 1963 to a post partition adversely affected humble family in Delhi to an Indian Air Force officer in 1987, both…

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Leadership (Technology and Governance)

Despite having been part of the Government of India in a different arena, capacity, and ecosystem for a reasonably substantial period now,…

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PhD leading to Specialists or Intellectuals with Thinking Cap

Here is a brilliant article by Gundula Bosch, PhD, MS, MEdHP that simply hits the nail… It is a must read for all the academia and research guys in the...

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Acceptance Versus Denial in Leadership

A thought-provoking article on organisational culture, leadership accountability and the importance of replacing denial with transparency, adaptability and integrity.

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Do organisations need CFOs?

While discussing about my plans of actively contributing to the industry this time, with the ED of an American MNC (personal friend), I enquired about…

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ESG - The New Equation

In addition, there are a number of laws, including the Factories Act 1948, the Air Pollution Act 1981, the Environment Protection Act of 1986 and the...

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India’s Innovation Crossroads

A compelling roadmap for strengthening India’s research and innovation ecosystem through structural reforms, translational research and scientific self-reliance.

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Accelerate Vigyan_Article_CS (2020)

There are several existing capacity building programmes supported by various scientific departments as well as premier institutions/labs/organizations…

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All India CSIR Conclave (Integrated Skill Initiative)

Delivered two invited talks in the above esteemed conclave comprising the nodal officers of the entire CSIR India Council for Scientific and Industrial...

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An Awesome Experience with All India Radio

The story goes like this!… One fine day, I received a call from All India Radio for an invitation to be part of their Program…

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India International Sciene Festival

It was a pleasure to deliver an invited lead talk at the 08th India International Science Festival (IISF2022) jointly contributed by all S&T departments…

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Nurturing Science Communication (Motivating Science Communicators) (NiScPR)

I chaired the first Session today on “Promoting Science Outreach & Communication” that had participation of DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance @Indian…

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Recent Advances in Mathematical Sciences and Interdisciplinary Areas (RAMSIA-22) GLA University

Despite this invitation having landed up at a short notice, my love for mathematics made resistance with the usual occupied state in the office and finally…

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Re-Imagining _ Re-Designing The Research Eecosystem

FICCI, with the support of the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India , organised the 17th FICCI…

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Synergy 2022-Tech Festival

In today’s world of ‘Design Thinking’, one needs to synergise three segments - ‘Human Psychology’, ‘Technology’ and ‘Society’,...

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Thrust Areas of Research

In order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of our beloved former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931- 2015), Amity University Noida Campus organised...

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Your Research Proposal - an R_D Funding Agency Perspective, BITS, Pilani Goa

As a Scientific Advisor at SERB, DST it would have been business usual to conduct Expert Committee Meeting for evaluation of the research proposals that comes…

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Climate Solutions

Climate resilience, sustainability practices, environmental awareness, and actionable pathways toward a greener future.

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Water & Environment

Examining water conservation, environmental management, and ecological responsibility in modern society.

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Innovation OR Illusion

A sharp analysis of the structural flaws in India’s higher education incentive systems and the urgent need for meaningful, impact-driven innovation.

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Reimagining India’s Ranking Revolution

A critical reflection on India’s higher education ranking ecosystem and the need for more inclusive, globally competitive and innovation-driven institutional frameworks.

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Rethinking NIRF for Institutional Excellence

An analytical examination of India’s institutional ranking systems, advocating transparency, regional equity, research quality and holistic educational reforms.

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The PhD System Under Scrutiny

A reflection on the evolving PhD ecosystem, research culture, mentorship challenges, and the need to build healthier and innovation-driven academic environments

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Dronathon - A technical event (Dronacharya College Gurugram)

It was a soul touching experience addressing these hundreds of young gals n guys as well as the esteemed faculties from...

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Your Wings - Your Life (DTU New Delhi)

It was a matter of honour to get an invite from Delhi Technological University (Formerly DCE), to be the first motivational speaker during their Orientation...

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Are We Heading Towards a National Health Crisis?

A reflection on physical fitness, emotional resilience, and the growing importance of sports and active lifestyles in shaping healthier individuals and societies.

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Wellness Wheel at Microsoft

A reflection on holistic wellness, leadership balance, and the growing importance of human-centric thinking in high-performance professional ecosystems.

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Mentorship and Human Potential

A reflection on mentorship, self-belief, emotional reassurance, and the transformative role of timely human conversations in unlocking potential.

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