Week 34 was filled with curiosity because of — How hot can the hottest place on Earth get? Mosquitoes in Mosquito City and How does a car actually turn? 1. It is the Death Valley for a reason When I read that a place called Death Valley recorded its highest ever temperature this week, I got intrigued for two reasons: the temperature and the name. At around 3pm…

This week’s curiosity box has — What is a fuel that helps spread fake news? Why and how — Belly button lint Do we have a new zodiac sign? 1. The fuel to the fake news fire It might sound like an oxymoron — I proactively avoid fake news and at the same time research about it. All this while, thought that it was…

This week’s curiosity box has — Why is lockdown affecting sleep patterns? Do you burn more calories when you exercise in a hotter climate? How far do the roots of Voodoo go? Sleep patterns during the lockdown In just this week, four of my friends told me that their sleep pattern is “completely screwed”. Coincidence? …

A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world - Martin Farquhar Tupper To be honest, I am fed up listening to and reading about multiple opinions on the new normal post-Covid. A recurring theme in the conversations I heard or read was that organisations must now become more innovative than ever. I thought that this feels like common sense, right? Nevertheless, organisations that need support can reach out to a spectrum of consultants and academic theories.

This week’s Curiosity Box has Can you juxtapose Pulitzer Prize winners with other books? What is the story behind a fairy tale? How and why do space agencies track Asteroids and Comets? 1. Pulitzer prize winners vs the rest: Last week, a simple analysis revealed that a book that has 200 to 400 pages is most sought after by both authors and…

Introduction — context setting Accolades from a university like the highest number of certifications, university rank holder, and top 1% in aptitude tests may not support you in long term success in careers if you lack the one underlying skill that everyone expects: communication (8). In an organisational context, communication is interlaced with the…