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Madiha Ahmed

Columnist (Education)

Dont be ambitious; be focused

Don't be ambitious; be focused

Be ambitious enough to grow, but focused enough to know where you are going

21 Sept 2026 11:32 AM IST

Choosing between being right and being truthful

Choosing between being right and being truthful

An educated person should know not only WHAT to say, but "how, when and why" to say it

14 Sept 2026 10:44 AM IST

The fear of failure as an adult

The fear of failure as an adult

As adults, we also need to redefine what failure means. Not every unsuccessful outcome is a personal failure

11 Sept 2026 3:34 PM IST

Why is it okay to be silent?

Why is it okay to be silent?

We do not have to respond to every comment, defend ourselves against every misunderstanding or turn every disagreement...

4 Sept 2026 11:44 AM IST

Educated ≠ Mindful

Educated ≠ Mindful

The world does not merely need more educated people. It needs educated people who are "self-aware, compassionate and...

15 Aug 2026 9:38 AM IST

The silent saboteur: how cortisol quietly destroys your thinking

The silent saboteur: how cortisol quietly destroys your thinking

When stress becomes a permanent background condition, relentless deadlines, financial pressure etc, cortisol stops...

10 July 2026 10:50 AM IST

Five reasons why AI cannot replace me: a skilled woman who never stops learning

Five reasons why AI cannot replace me: a skilled woman who never stops learning

The future belongs to those who combine the intelligence of technology with the irreplaceable depth of humanity

28 Jun 2026 11:45 AM IST

Graduate with standards: the education of self-worth

Graduate with standards: the education of self-worth

Real humility is knowing your worth and still choosing patience. It is not the same as shrinking

21 Jun 2026 1:00 PM IST

Read the Room: Why who interviews you changes everything you say

Read the Room: Why who interviews you changes everything you say

Demonstrate that you understand the pressures of their role like deadlines, performance targets, team dynamics and...

15 Jun 2026 12:25 PM IST

Better together isnt just a cliché

Better together isn't just a cliché

What science, lived experience, and a Tuesday night on the couch all agree on

15 May 2026 11:29 AM IST

More than one thing: the power of living a multi-dimensional life

More than one thing: the power of living a multi-dimensional life

Being multidimensional doesn’t mean scattering your energy without direction. It means allowing yourself permission to...

15 May 2026 11:40 AM IST

When women choose solidarity over competition, generations heal

When women choose solidarity over competition, generations heal

Choosing solidarity over competition is not always easy, it requires self-awareness and conscious effort

13 April 2026 10:51 AM IST

Data literacy: the real wealth of the modern age

Data literacy: the real wealth of the modern age

In essence, data is gold not because it is rare, but because it is powerful

3 April 2026 3:51 PM IST

The power of giving: a quiet strength

The power of giving: a quiet strength

On Women’s Day, perhaps the reminder we need is not just about empowerment through struggle, but empowerment through...

9 March 2026 11:08 AM IST

Why Kerala feels like the vibe of a balanced woman

Why Kerala feels like the vibe of a balanced woman

Kerala shifts with seasons: humid summers, cleansing monsoons, gentle winters. Adaptability is part of its identity.

23 Feb 2026 10:43 AM IST

Why you don’t need an audience to have a real conversation

Why you don’t need an audience to have a real conversation

Talking to yourself helps you think better. When thoughts stay trapped in your head, they spin. When you say them out...

3 Feb 2026 3:18 PM IST