Nisna

 This week, I spent some time baking cakes — something I enjoy, but also an activity that quietly teaches me far more than I expect. What began as a simple attempt to unwind turned into a meaningful reminder about patience, precision, and the value of trusting a process from start to finish. As I measured ingredients, mixed the batter, and monitored the baking time, I realised how each step requires intention. Baking is not something that can be rushed. The quantities must be accurate, the mixing must be balanced, and the timing has to be right. If even one element is overlooked, the entire result changes. This made me reflect deeply on my academic journey as a PGDM student. Much like baking, learning and managing academic responsibilities demand structure, consistency, and the discipline to approach tasks one step at a time. There were moments when the batter didn’t look the way it should, and there were times when the cake took longer than expected to rise. In the past, this mi...

Before beginning my PGDM program, I completed my B.Com degree with a milestone that continues to inspire me — securing the top rank in my final semester. What makes this achievement meaningful is not just the result itself, but the journey of perseverance, discipline, and self-belief that made it possible. My final semester came with its own set of challenges. Each week brought multiple assignments, presentations, group discussions, and exam preparations. At times, the academic pressure felt intense, and maintaining consistency became difficult. There were evenings spent reviewing notes after long days of classes, and mornings when I wondered if I could keep up with the expectations I had set for myself. To manage this, I began structuring my days more intentionally. I broke larger tasks into manageable parts, reviewed lessons regularly, and tried to stay ahead of deadlines. I also learned to prioritise better—focusing on what truly needed attention rather than attempting to do every...

  Gardening has always been something I enjoyed, but this year it became a meaningful part of my routine and personal well-being. Among the different plants I care for, growing   lotuses and roses   has been especially rewarding. Each bloom — whether it’s the bright pink lotus opening in the morning sun, the soft yellow petals unfolding quietly, or the rose that I gently nurtured — has brought a sense of calm and fulfilment. Caring for these plants has taught me the value of patience. Lotus blooms, in particular, take time. Some mornings I would see a tightly closed bud, and on others, a full flower waiting to greet the day. Roses, on the other hand, require closer attention — noticing when they need pruning, sunlight, or extra care. There were days when the leaves didn’t look their best or the buds took longer than expected to open, but nature always found its rhythm. Watching each flower grow reminded me that progress is not always immediate; it takes consistency, care,...