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“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” - Mother Teresa We are living in enchanted times - Between the dozen communication apps and AI assistants, there are so many ways we can stay connected. Yet, a peculiar phenomenon is occurring - People are feeling lonely. A recent report on Gen Z professionals highlighted a generation with jobs, networks, and countless online connections, yet they struggle to form genuine relationships. This should c

A few weeks ago, I wrote about what India’s Gen Z student protests taught me about leadership. It became one of the most-read pieces in the series. And I think I know why. The story wasn't really about politics. It was about young people finding their voice. About purpose. About what happens when people who don't normally sit at the same table decide they have something worth standing up for. I thought that chapter was over. Boy, was I wrong. The movement has changed. The iss

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead Over the past few weeks, billions watched students take to the streets of New Delhi demanding education reforms after repeated examination controversies. Whatever your political views, one thing stood out. A generation that's often dismissed as distracted or glued to their phones managed to organize one of the largest student-led