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Coimbatore: Industry in Its Bones, Hospitality in Its Heart
After nearly three hours of driving from Kochi through lush, biodiverse Kerala—past swaying palms and the occasional tea-and-chips stall—the concrete sprawl of Coimbatore comes as a jolt. The greenery gives way to flyovers and factory facades. Yet just as the first impression threatens to harden, the early-morning walkers—already filling the streets with quiet purpose—soften it. They move with an ant mindset: industrious, disciplined, and collective. It’s a fitting welcome to

Kannan Palaniswamy
Feb 28


You Clock In. Capital Never Clocks Out.
Time as a Unit of measure is letting down labor. On the other hand compounding effect of capital and the lack of effective distribution is society is concerning.

Kannan Palaniswamy
Jan 31


Human Institutional Memory in the AI Era — And Why It Matters
After sixteen years at a company with a multibillion‑dollar market cap, I’ve realized that one of the most valuable things I bring isn’t just experience — it’s institutional memory. Over the years, I’ve watched leadership transitions unfold: three CEOs, four CFOs, five CHROs, and seven CDIOs. Each brought something different, and being here through those changes has helped me understand how decisions evolve, how priorities shift, and how to keep teams grounded through it all.

Kannan Palaniswamy
Dec 19, 2025


Beyond Breath and Equanimity: Rediscovering Vipassana
My Journey with Vipassana A few years ago, a friend introduced me to Vipassana meditation through dhamma.org . Curious, I coenrolled in a 10-day course. Those ten days were unlike anything I had ever experienced. I discovered aspects of myself I had never encountered before. Yet, what stood out most vividly was not the silence or the insights—it was the persistent back pain and the constant desire to shift into more comfortable postures. After completing the course, I drifted

Kannan Palaniswamy
Nov 10, 2025
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