In every creative field—be it a scientist working in a laboratory, a journalist engaged in field work, an architect, a chef even— there comes a moment when a crossroad appears on the way ahead. The crossroad reveals itself only to the talented. In the case of the scientist or journalist, it will unveil itself to one who consistently produces high quality research himself or herself yet has the empathy to mentor youngsters. Someone who is accepted by peers as one of the best in the chosen area of

What role do luck and chance play in a success story? Not much. While luck is dicey, success can be achieved by the disciplined application of certain simple and time-tested processes.

Co-founder of SustainAbility in 1987 (Chair from 1995-2005) and Founding Partner & Director of Volans, John Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable development. In 2004, BusinessWeek described him as “a dean of the corporate responsibility movement for three decades.”

As individuals, we are no less creative than others, yet, as a nation, our innovation output is not up to scratch. Indian techies are the mainstay of most technology organizations, yet India as a country ranks #57 on The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Innovation Index. In my recent book From Jugaad to Systematic Innovation: The Challenge for India, I explain this paradox and propose an agenda for change.

"By definition, simulation is the imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process. But how do you take something as abstract and turn it on its head to build and sustain a whole enterprise around it? Here’s how…"

"The Pure Food Movement in the USA, supported by various consumer groups and thought leaders, wanted legislators to consider making laws that would protect consumers from adulterated drugs and food products. However, the majority of the processed-food producers and meat companies, were against the state’s interference in their businesses. All except one: S J Bainz, the largest food-producing company in the USA. Was Bainz right to adopt this position? Was it wrong of him to support legislation t

"The Pure Food Movement in the USA, supported by various consumer groups and thought leaders, wanted legislators to consider making laws that would protect consumers from adulterated drugs and food products. However, the majority of the processed-food producers and meat companies, were against the state’s interference in their businesses. All except one: S J Bainz, the largest food-producing company in the USA. Was Bainz right to adopt this position? Was it wrong of him to support legislation t