Articles by Abhishek Asthana
Absent in the “work 90 hours a week” debate
We don’t have meaningful work that requires 90 hours a week. Most work is repetitive or dependent on others.

Published on Jan 18, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes
A sudden development of thick skin is a unique trait of Indians who migrate overseas — or even those applying for a tourist visa

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:27 PM IST
Intolerable cruelty of sporting careers
Cricket careers can be harsh, ending abruptly after years of dedication, leading to struggles with identity and purpose post-retirement.

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:56 PM IST
Why does it take so long to gain wings?
Modern education delays life milestones, leaving many feeling unprepared. We must reconsider if traditional paths are the best way to achieve our goals.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:08 PM IST
Pain in the present, future will be bright
Don’t make your daily life an intense preparation for an imaginary final exam many years later and miss out on the present, whether it is finances or fitness.

Published on Nov 16, 2024 08:10 PM IST
WhatsApp groups are starting to mirror life
The family chatgroups give elders the feeling of being in a joint family. A digital equivalent of peeling potatoes on a terrace with three other family members, subtly bitching about the (n-1)th generation

Published on Oct 05, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Why I love LinkedIn, and LinkedIn stories
LinkedIn is like Pragati Maidan these days. There’s always a trade fair going on, and every post on your feed is a stall to sale

Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:17 PM IST
Wins, losses and longing in the Olympics season
The day an Olympic defeat has a similar shelf life of public despair, the day when we can actually criticise an erring athlete freely — that’s the day we show we actually care.

Published on Aug 03, 2024 09:30 PM IST