Author: Nandita Gadgil
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Why Engineers Struggle to Communicate through Writing
Understanding systems thinking, audience translation, and closing communication gaps in engineering & IT Engineering and IT professionals are brilliant at solving complex problems, modelling intricate systems, and building powerful technology. Yet many engineers struggle to communicate their ideas through writing. This is especially challenging when conveying technical knowledge to varied…
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Behind the English Edition: A Translator’s Proud Moment
I’m thrilled to share a very special milestone, My book translation is now published and available for sale! This book focuses on Planning as a life skill. It is something students use not just in school programs and events. They use it throughout their lives. The book is clear, practical,…
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Make Space, Make Sense
Before we talk about reducing clutter, let’s answer the most important question: what exactly is clutter? Clutter is anything that occupies space, physical or mental, without adding value. It’s that pile on your table you swear you’ll “sort tomorrow.” It’s the cupboard that looks neat only because everything dangerous has…
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Minna No Nihongo Lesson -50
Minna no Nihongo is one of the most widely used textbooks for learning Japanese, especially at the beginner (N5–N4) level. The book is praised for its engaging method. The main lessons are all in Japanese. This approach allows learners to adapt to the language structure right away. It covers grammar,…
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The Power of Credible Technical Writing in Engineering
In engineering and IT, credibility is not a stylistic preference, it is a functional requirement. Technical writing often informs decisions that affect product safety, system reliability, regulatory compliance, and large-scale investments. A single vague assumption, unverified claim, or poorly framed explanation can erode trust faster than any grammatical error. Credible…
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Come and go!!
Most of us instinctively say the future. And honestly, that makes sense. Survival, growth, achievement almost everything we chase has its roots in what lies ahead. We imagine outcomes, set goals, and plan our days so that tomorrow looks a little better than today. Thinking about the future gives direction…
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Brainstorming…
These days my younger one loves to play guess in 10 … So do I. Lot of interesting information and he is ok even if I win. Sometimes even bothered why I am not aware of such a easiest questions. So our go to games these days are these… and…
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Sudha Murthy’s gentle science for young readers
In her new children’s book series, Sudha Murty once again proves why her stories are loved across generations. With titles like How Bamboo Got Its Bounty and How Onion Got Its Layers, she blends curiosity, folklore, and simple science into warm, memorable tales for kids. Each story answers a child’s…
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Creative enough!
How creative am I… Creative enough to paint above average… Creative enough to use food salvage… Creative enough to perform onstage… Creative enough to enjoy skygaze… Creative enough to break the barriers… Creative enough to solve the Fouriers… Creative enough to narrate stories… Creative enough to forget glories…
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Grocery List
In every Indian household, we buy rice, lentils, wheat, seasonal fruits, and veggies. In the past, people often purchased grains, oil, sugar, and jaggery in bulk, enough to last a year or more. While this approach offered the advantage of lower costs, it required significant effort to preserve and store…