From naval decks to seminar rooms, this piece reflects on how power moves — in steel, strategy, and ideas. In a world where the compass spins wildly, wisdom lies in holding steady bearings shaped by experience, history, and mentorship.

This Teacher’s Day, reflects on the pressures silencing India’s teachers. Beyond policies and hierarchies, true empowerment means restoring joy, mentoring with care, and reclaiming pedagogy as a space of freedom, discovery, and light.

As India steps into its 76th year under its own Constitution, it stands as a beacon of hope, resilience, and adaptability for the world....