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How Shah Rukh Khan Built His Career: The Personality Behind the Stardom If you strip away the glamour, the superstardom, the million-watt smile and those iconic arms-wide-open poses, Shah Rukh Khan’s story is, at its core, a story of grit. Not luck. Not privilege. Not “overnight fame.” It’s about a boy who kept showing up—even on days when life threw situations that would break most people. And that is exactly why Shah Rukh Khan’s journey is worth studying—not just by actors but by anyone trying to build a meaningful career. Let me walk you through his phenomenal journey briefly..   1 . The Ability to Convert Pain Into Fuel Most people know SRK lost both his parents very early. But what’s less spoken about is how he responded to those losses. Where many would collapse under the weight of grief, Shah Rukh carried it differently. He once mentioned that every time he walks onto a set, he feels he’s doing it for his parents, because he deeply felt that his parents sh...

  “What ridiculous? What are you talking about… what does femininity have to do with employment? Are you saying there are fewer women out there for employment, or the society still isn’t giving women an opportunity? Why do you women try to link everything with femininity or masculinity?” His facial expressions clearly showed a mix of puzzled look with contours of sarcasm.   “Chill, dear… take a breath… I certainly don’t mean what you are saying. By diminishing femininity I mean diminishing feminine energy from the life of every individual—be it a male or a female—and then consequently from the home, from the village, from the Governments and from the Corporate world, from our personal pursuits as well.” She said and paused to look at him.   While his sarcasm faded, the puzzle was still there. “Interesting… could you elaborate?” he said.   “Listen.” She smiled and came closer, looked deep in his eyes and said, “Your life, my life, the Universe and everything...

  The Parenting Illusion Every Indian parent has said at least once: “Bas padhai achhi karo, baaki sab ho jayega.” For decades, this formula worked. Study hard, get good marks, crack an entrance exam, secure a degree, and land a job. But today, this formula is breaking down. Our children are growing up in a different India. They have access to better schools, smartphones, global exposure, and complete freedom of choice—yet, 47% of Indian graduates remain unemployable (India Skills Report 2024). How is this possible? If Gen X and Millennials gave their kids comfort, freedom, and opportunity, why is Gen Z still struggling? The answer lies in a missing piece: Profile Building. Random Activities vs. Focused Profiles Between 14 and 22, most children engage in several activities: guitar classes, cricket coaching, volunteering at festivals, maybe robotics or coding camps. These are wonderful experiences, but often short-lived. By the time college ends, students have no cohe...

Walk into any engineering or management college campus today, and you’ll hear students talking about their dream jobs — at Infosys, TCS, Google, HDFC, Deloitte, or a promising startup.  But step into the shoes of recruiters, and you’ll hear a very different story: “We get thousands of resumes, but very few students are truly job-ready.” This gap is what we call the Employability GAP . And the solution lies not just in collecting degrees, but in developing something far more holistic: KSP — Knowledge, Skills, and Personality- collectively known as Employability Skills.  Let’s break this down. 1. K = Knowledge Knowledge is your foundation. It’s the conceptual clarity you gain from your education — the theories, principles, and frameworks that help you understand your chosen field. In IT/Engineering, knowledge means understanding data structures, algorithms, computer networks, or circuit design. In Business Management, knowledge is clarity on marketing principles, or financial ac...

For Indian Parents and Students  From a Career Coach's Desk Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement—it is a foundational shift, much like the invention of electricity or the internet. Over the next 5 to 10 years, AI—and its advanced form, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—will change the very structure of how industries function, how decisions are made, and what kind of work humans will do. From business to medicine, design to agriculture, and engineering to the arts—AI will leave no field untouched. This article gives a glimpse of how different sectors are being impacted and what that might mean for the careers young Indians are aspiring to today. 1. Engineering Engineering is at the forefront of AI integration. Traditional branches like mechanical, civil, electrical, and electronics are adopting AI for tasks such as predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, smart grids, and design simulations. Mechanical Engineers will work wit...

In the past few days, as news breaks of our soldiers bravely thwarting the  attempted offensive by the Pakistani military, something stirs deep within every Indian heart. Whether it's the young captain leading from the front, or the team of soldiers holding their ground with sheer grit, these are not just news stories — they are reminders of what true service, courage, and sacrifice look like. As missiles were intercepted before they could reach civilian areas, and enemy troops were pushed back at our borders, the Indian Armed Forces once again proved why they are the steel spine of this nation. In a world that often seems divided by personal ambition and digital distractions, their actions shine as a beacon of what it means to lead a life larger than oneself — a life driven by purpose. But here's a question that doesn't get asked often enough: Why aren’t more of us — especially from urban and well-to-do families — considering a career in the Armed Forces? More Than Just a ...