The Courage to Learn: Lessons from Failure

Felina always thought she was decent at her job—reliable, consistent, and capable of delivering results on time. When her manager asked her to join a new AI/ML team, she felt both honored and excited. After all, Artificial Intelligence was the frontier of innovation, and this opportunity could be career-defining. But there was one catch—Felina knew […]

There is Still Time

Mayumi sat in her modest kitchen in the early morning light, a half-drunk cup of green tea warming her hands. The hum of the refrigerator was the only sound accompanying her thoughts. Two photographs were tucked into the corner of the refrigerator door, held up by a cherry blossom magnet—one slightly curled at the edges, […]

Scene 2: “The Mask and the Mic”

The screen flashed to life: six tiny rectangles, each with a colleague’s face—bright, caffeinated, and ready to report. Masti clicked “Join with Video” and pasted on her polite expression. It didn’t quite reach her eyes, but it was enough. “Hey Masti!” chirped Priya from HR. “Love your new background!” Masti blinked, glancing at her virtual […]