When Business Schools Teach the Wrong Kind of Business The piece examines how contemporary business and management schools, shaped by the corporate governance models of early 20th-century America, overlook the realities of family-controlled enterprises that dominate much of the global economy. It draws on examples from India and abroad to make the case for embedding family business studies into the core MBA curriculum, preparing future leaders for the complexities of kinship, succession, and intergenerational stewardship. Dr. Anurag Shukla 10 min read
Girl in the White Frock | Nostalgia, Decline, and the Reinvention of Nirma A reflection that weaves together business history and cultural storytelling, viewing Nirma not just as a brand that once dominated the detergent market but as a metaphor for India’s shifting aspirations and evolving self-image. What happens when a brand becomes iconic but forgets to grow with its audience? Dr. Anurag Shukla 6 min read Culture And Policy