Category: Journals and Reflections
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I’m Excited to Join the McKinsey Forward Program | #TakeAStepForward
What Is the McKinsey Forward Program? The McKinsey Forward Program is a global learning initiative by McKinsey & Company, designed to empower ambitious professionals and students to develop advanced business, digital, and problem-solving skills. It provides exclusive access to industry experts, strategic insights, and practical learning resources that help participants…
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Reflections on The Bengal Files
Watching The Bengal Files in the theater was a shocking experience. While certain parts felt a little exaggerated, the facts presented were true — and what struck me most was the realization that these events actually happened in history. One scene that will stay with me for a long time…
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The Story Behind My Name: Kriti
Where did your name come from? My name, Kriti, was chosen by my father. He found inspiration in spirituality, drawing the name from the Durga Chalisa. In Sanskrit, Kriti means “creation,” a word that carries the essence of new beginnings, artistry, and possibilities. I’ve always liked my name—it feels like…
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Finding Peace Through Learning, Music, and Daily Growth
What brings you peace? For me, peace isn’t about sitting still in silence anymore — it’s about motion. It’s about giving my 1% every single day towards my goals. When I’m learning something new, whether it’s coding or writing, my mind slips into a deep, focused state. The noise of…
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India’s Youth: Unemployment or Unused Potential?
Recently, I came across a statement that struck a chord with me — “there’s no unemployment in India, only laziness among youth.” While this might sound harsh, I find myself somewhat agreeing. A recent incident during my internship made me reflect on this. I couldn’t answer a particular question, and…
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CodeWithKriti: Beyond Coding – Building Skills & Perspectives
What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? When people hear CodeWithKriti, they might assume it’s just a blog for someone learning to code. But in today’s world, coding alone cannot meet the needs of the corporate world. Businesses are looking for candidates…
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NTPC Internship: Exploring Procurement, Risk & Digitization
“Stepping into the powerhouse of India taught me more than any textbook ever could.” This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at NTPC Limited, India’s largest energy conglomerate, specifically at the Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL) – a joint venture between NTPC Ltd. (74%) and Jharkhand Bijli…
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How Listening to Bollywood Songs Boosts My Work Mood
Describe one habit that brings you joy. There’s one habit I never realized meant so much to me—until I caught myself smiling in the middle of a hectic work task. It wasn’t the task, of course. It was the music playing softly in the background—songs from the latest Saiyaara album.…
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Struggling to Describe Yourself? Read This
How would you describe yourself to someone? If someone asked you to describe yourself, what would you say? Would you list your degrees, your job title, or your hobbies? Or would you pause, unsure where to begin—because how do you explain someone who’s still figuring it out? That’s exactly how…
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What CodeWithKriti Means to Me
What’s the story behind your nickname? Once upon a time, in a world where creativity met curiosity, there lived a girl named Kriti who believed that technology wasn’t just about code — it was about connection. She started her journey with simple HTML tags and CSS styles, fascinated by how…
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Go at Your Own Pace: A Message for Coding Beginners
When I started learning to code, I thought I was in a race. I saw people completing 100 Days of Code, building amazing projects in a week, and jumping into JavaScript before I could finish learning HTML. While scrolling through social media, it felt like everyone was miles ahead—and I…
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The comfort food that warms my soul
What’s your go-to comfort food? Everyone has that one dish that feels like home. That one thing you reach for when the world feels too loud, your heart feels heavy, or the rain just won’t stop pouring. For me, it’s Maggi. Not the fancy version. Not loaded with toppings or…
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