Union Cabinet Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Government of India
Shri Bhupender Yadav is an Indian politician who serves as the Union Cabinet Minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Government of India. He is the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Rajasthan, a position he has held since 2012. He was born in a small village Jamalpur, in the Bawani Khera district of Haryana. Mr Yadav rose from the ranks of the general secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad to a member of Parliament, (Rajya Sabha), while discharging his duties as Government counsel in prestigious commissions such as the Liberhan Commission and Justice Wadhwa Commission for important counsel and also as an advocate in the Supreme court of India. Shri Bhupendra Yadav has co-authored this book along with economist Ila Patnaik. The book chronicles the history of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The Rise of The BJP
Book Summary - In this book, prominent economist Ila Patnaik and senior BJP leader and cabinet minister Bhupender Yadav chart the BJP's rise from its modest beginnings, through ups and downs, to eventually winning 303 seats in the Lok Sabha in 2019 and becoming the largest political party in the world.
The Rise of the BJP, tells the inside story of how one of the most powerful political parties makes decisions, implements ideas and executes policy. Meticulously researched and immensely readable, the book shows us how the BJP fought competing ideologies, political assaults and catapulted to the centre stage of national politics.
CEO & MD of Flags Communication and the Chairman of B-Square group of companies
Mr. PKD Nambiar is the CEO & MD of Flags Communication and the Chairman of B-Square group of companies. He has over 20 years of experience as an Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist and Political Analyst. He is also renowned as a start-up turn around & growth specialist in the corporate sector. He has addressed various prominent political debates, forums, colleges & corporates across the country. He has appeared on numerous news channels, including NDTV 24x7, CNN News 18, News X, Times Now, CNBC, India News, India Ahead, etc. Some of his well-known programs include 'New Age Leadership', 'The Brand You', 'You too can be an Entrepreneur’, etc.
You too can be a brand
Book Summary - You, Too, Can Be a Brand by PKD Nambiar is a useful guide to those seeking to create or strengthen a personal brand. The book tells us how one can build a formidable brand of oneself by reinforcing own values and improving upon the positive traits.
A self-taught brand builder, Nambiar helps scores of corporates shape their strategies to emerge as formidable brands.
In this book, Mr. Nambiar discusses some of the best examples of personal branding and how they have succeeded in their life.
The book explains how a personal brand is a lifelong project that constantly evolves and changes. Experts agree that there are no fixed rules for creating a powerful personal brand. But Mr Nambiar gives practical guidelines to help provide first steps, especially if a person is starting a new brand or rebranding.
Expert in Learning and Development, Performance consulant & Writer
Ankit is a senior leader with 14 years of expertise in learning and development, and performance consulting and ventured into the field of writing in 2019. He enjoys sharing memorable tales, and psychology encouraged and pushed him to carve out time from a busy schedule to follow his passion. Ever since he has been captivating audiences with one memorable tale after another. He was named India's Top Mind by The Brand Story at the India Brand and Leadership Conclave 2022. He is also well-known for writing nine books in three years. Ankit was also awarded Top 50 Influential Authors of 2021.
He released his debut book, "Lost and Found at 35," at the 2020 National Book Fair and he hasn't looked back since. His three published books—Lost and Found at 35, Lights Please, and Chasing Fireflies—have all gotten a lot of positive reader feedback. For those who don't know, he doesn't even work as a writer full-time. He is a senior executive at one of the biggest consulting firms, and he now comes out with another intriguing read titled “The Most negative book on positivity”.
The Most negative book on positivity
Book Summary - Over time, as a society, we have perfected the skill of avoiding talking about critical issues. And right now, these issues are staring us in our faces. But we simply won't address them. The Most Negative Book of Positivity simply addresses the problems that need to be addressed. These problems represent the terrible emotions that people experience on a regular basis but that we choose not to confront. This book demystifies complex emotions like sadness, guilt, melancholy, tension, and other common ones by focusing on the 30 most harmful emotions.
This book is sort of a new curriculum, a new viewpoint, and a new vision, and this thought-provoking viewpoint ought to be mentioned everywhere since the moment has come to address concerns that inhibit one.
It is anticipated to be a distinctive work of non-fiction, one that will introduce the world to new perspectives.
Professor of International Law at the Centre for International Legal Studies in the School of International Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi
Professor Dr. Bharat H. Desai holds the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Chair in International Environmental Law and is a Professor of International Law at the Centre for International Legal Studies in the School of International Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He serves as an Associate Editor of the Yearbook of International Environmental Law, as well as Vice-Chairman of the Foundation for Development of International Law in Asia. He has published significant works such as Institutionalizing International Environmental Law, Multilateral Environmental Agreements: Legal Status of the Secretariats, as well as International Environmental Governance: Towards UNEPO?
Envisioning Our Environmental Future
Book Summary - With the Stockholm+50 Conference, held on 2-3 June 2022, the global movement to protect the environment has reached a 50-year milestone.
As we look back over 50 years, we need to assess what has gone wrong in the trajectory travelled so far and look ahead to the future of our environment at this juncture and beyond. As a scholarly journal for global decision-makers, Environmental Policy and Law (EPL) has sought to envision what lies ahead in the 21st century by inviting outstanding scholarly works from around the world. The 22 articles which resulted from this invitation are presented in this book, Envisioning Our Environmental Future: Stockholm+50 and Beyond, which is organised into three parts: Testing Times; Global Ideas; and Sectoral Ideas. The book is a sequel to Our Earth Matters (Amsterdam: IOS Press, 2021).
This book is a culmination of the Road to Stockholm+50 and Beyond special section of EPL.
Ms. Radhika Marwah is currently the Executive Editor of Penguin Random House India where she started her career as an assistant editor in 2012 after completing her graduation in business studies from Delhi University. She steadily climbed the corporate ladder with conviction and passion for literature and has been with Penguin Random House India for 11 years. As a Commissioning Editor, she has worked closely with many renowned authors to bring out the best literature possible.
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Mr. Kapil Mehta
Alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad
Kapil Mehta is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad. He is the co-founder of SecureNow, a technology-based insurance broking firm that sells commercial insurance to MSMEs. Kapil has worked at companies such as Prudential Financial, McKinsey, and Unilever and has held executive positions, including the Managing Director of DLF Pramerica Life Insurance. He is a charter member of TiE and a director of the Insurance Broking Association of India. Kapil frequently writes on insurance matters in various publications and is also involved in policyholder advocacy through his membership on the Policyholder Protection Board sub-committees and the SME Advisory Board of a leading general insurer.
Happily Insured
Book Summary - A wage earner's premature death can put paid their children's education; Chemotherapy can eat up your life's savings; an illness when overseas can leave you confused about how to get treated; heavy rains can flood your home; and accidents can cause litigation.
Happily Insured provides an easy-to-understand, thoughtful approach to addressing those. The book is comprehensive, covering all your insurance needs including those that you never imagined practical and easy to understand.
Mr. Amit Agnihotri is the Founder & Convener of the Indian Management Conclave (IMC). After earning his PGDM from MDI Gurgaon, Mr. Agnihotri started his corporate career at the world’s largest media and advertising network - WPP. But soon he turned into a serial entrepreneur. In 2008, he founded MBAUniverse, an online network connecting the Top 100 B-Schools with potential students and stakeholders. Today, it’s India's largest and most respected online portal which is helping students in achieving their MBA goals.
Along with being an entrepreneur Mr. Agnihotri has co-authored many books on management education including Envisioning Future of Indian MBA Education and Enhancing B-School Competitiveness. He has also co-authored many Whitepapers and invited articles. He has served on the Advisory Committees appointed by AICTE and is a member of the All India Management Association’s Board of Management Studies.
A chartered accountant by training and career, a writer by inclination, and a teacher by accident. He is the Co-founder of Prime academy, Chennai, which has produced Chartered Accountants of the highest calibre for over 22 years. He has written for reputable publications and periodicals on modern themes and has been featured on television as a journalist. He has authored a variety of works, including the ICAI-recommended textbook First Lessons in Strategic Financial Management for CA final students, Ticking Times: An Accountant and a Gentleman, Beyond 2020, and many more. A captivating inspirational speaker who has the capacity to inspire people at first sight.
The Tech Phoenix
Book Summary - On the morning of 7 January 2009, India and the global IT community watched in horror as a letter written by the chairman of Satyam Computers, B. Ramalinga Raju, flashed on all news channels. The tech czar confessed to fixing the books for years together, audits notwithstanding. This led to a host of consequencesSatyam stock prices crashed, its large employee base was deeply affected, and most importantly, India's reputation as a premier IT service provider was sullied. The Tech Phoenix Satyam's 100-Day Turnaround only begins at this point. The government swiftly stepped in and nominated a board, with leading figures from various fields.
The book offers an insider's account of the detailed planning and dedication that resurrected a fallen but storied company, and the lessons learnt in the process of protecting the interests of the stakeholders' employees, investors and customers and redeeming India's global image.
Writer, Teacher and Blogger with Research Interests at The Intersection of Technology and Society
A writer, teacher and blogger with research interests at the intersection of technology and society. He has written extensively on the interface between technology and society in popular web journals, academic outlets and online news portals. He is currently preoccupied with artificial intelligence, love, sexuality and relationships and the link between technology and religion in India, in that order. Apart from being an Assistant professor at the Department of Political Science, Government Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, he is also the author of Political Internet, Intimate Speakers, Selfie Sex and Slave Technology. His upcoming book, with Rupa, is about the impacts of artificial intelligence on society.
We are Products: How AI Invades Our Life
Book Summary - Author and researcher Dr. Biju PR provides an overview of how data is enabling enormous material progress but profoundly affecting human cognition and sensibility through a detailed investigation of contemporary culture and several case studies. He explores the new capitalism, the attention economy, and data colonialism as they emerge from the idea that big data will usher in an age of convenience.
Our existence is reduced to numerical values. Intelligent machines are given control of the human component. For everyone concerned about the future of humanity in the face of technology, We Are Products is a must-read.
Ms. Suruchi Maitra has extensive knowledge of the Indian startup scene and has taken part in the development and expansion of numerous businesses. By helping to build the Artha School of Entrepreneurship and focusing on the scale issue for start-ups, she is now attempting to have a greater impact on the community. She works as a practising coach as well.
She graduated in Philosophy from Miranda House (Delhi University) and completed her MBA in HR from Maharishi University of Management, Iowa. She also studied Strategic Human Resource Practices (e-course) at Cornell University.
She has worked in India's start-up ecosystem for more than 24 years and has actively contributed to assisting businesses in expanding and growing. She formerly served as Lenskart's CHRO. She has had leadership positions in the APAC HR departments at a number of other start-ups, including UnitedLex. She held many executive positions at IBM and served as Head of HR at Exclusively. In and Sher Singh.
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Mr. Ujwal Kalra
CEO of NAKAD
Ujwal Kalra is a serial entrepreneur, currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of NAKAD, a supply chain startup that makes credit and commerce easily available to small and medium businesses. In his early days, he worked at Boston Consulting Group where he was a founding member of Growth Tech India, a BCG initiative to work with startups. At IIM Ahmedabad, Ujwal co-founded and headed the ‘How to Start a Startup' series on which this book is based. He was an Institute Merit scholar at IIMA, graduating in the top 5 percent of his batch. An alumnus of IIT Guwahati and DPS Vasant Kunj, Ujwal has been awarded numerous awards in his young career, including The Economic Times Young Leader, O.P. Jindal Scholarship, Dun & Bradstreet Award and Dunia Scholarship, UAE. He also represented India at Kairos, a USA-based entrepreneurship society.
Startup Compass
Book Summary - There has never been a better time in India to start a business. The nation is seeing the emergence of a new generation of businesspeople who are motivated to chase spectacular results and are inspired by local heroes. In a lecture series at IIM Ahmedabad and through in-depth interviews with fifteen legendary Indian entrepreneurs, Startup Compass provides guidance on launching and expanding a business. Sanjeev Bikhchandani from Naukri, Deep Kalra from MakeMyTrip, Sachin Bansal from Flipkart, Falguni Nayar from Nykaa, and Kunal Shah from CRED are a few among them. They offer priceless guidance that addresses all aspects of a startup's life cycle, from the initial idea to the development of the team and product, to the eventual exit.
This book is for you if you're a business student, planning to start your own startup, or interested in the Indian startup environment.
Business Transformation Catalyst and one of India’s Greatest Brand Builders recognized at Global Sage.
He is a Business Transformation Catalyst and one of India’s Greatest Brand Builders recognized at Global Sage. He is also the founder of Start-up Business Academy.
On a Mission to Empower Top Professionals & Business Owners to Manifest their Dreams into Profitable Reality with Ease, Grace, Power, and Simplicity; he currently works with Passionate Entrepreneurs to Enable them rapidly scale up their business turnover and profitability by leveraging laser-sharp marketing and technology automation tools.
He is a professional who has directly worked with India’s four Billionaire Business Families Dhoots, Firodias, Wadias, and Birlas for their several brand launches and marketing.
Stuck-up to Start-up
Book Summary - Stuck-up to Start-up is a step-by-step manual for starting a business without leaving your current position and exploring new possibilities in the post-COVID-19 era. It is appropriate for the millions of professionals who are mired in their current positions but harbour aspirations of beginning their own businesses someday but lack the "how." The book provides instructions for problems that most individuals encounter but are unsure of how to solve. The book has been thoughtfully written to serve as a necessary manual for business school students and for any professional worth his goals. Neeraj gives the reader a taste of his vivid, real-life experiences, which has a strong emotional impact and great reader retention value.
Author, speaker, editor and Edupreneur (Founder and CEO of EFG Learning Services LLP)
An author, speaker, editor and Edupreneur (Founder and CEO of EFG Learning Services LLP) who lives and works in Mumbai. She holds degrees in media studies and pursued a master's in education technology and innovation at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has worked with notable institutions such as MIT Media Lab and has a background as a creative educationist and writer.
She debuted into the world of Novel writing with ‘A Life of My Own’; which talks about gender-biased sex selection. Her latest book ‘Young Indian Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers’ profiles 65 young Indian innovators, entrepreneurs and change-makers between the ages of 7-21.
She has edited ‘India Alive’, with Malvika Singh and Harsh Sethi, a captivating book that includes discussions amongst some of South Asia's most well-known intellectuals, including Ramachandra Guha and Shyam Benegal. Her non-fiction contribution has been published in the best-selling ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series. Her collection of poems, ‘A Loving Embrace’, was released by the Delhi Chief Minister, the late Sheila Dikshit.
Rupangi has spoken at lit fests like Tata Literature Live (The Mumbai LitFest), SheThePeople Women Writers’ Fest, Think Literature Fest, and Think Woman is Power Fest.
Young Indian Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
Book Summary - LET'S MEET THE adolescent whose tech startup received a $75 million investment, the boy who built the tiniest satellite ever, the nine-year-old who founded her own software company, and the woman who launched a social movement to teach life lessons via sports. These are the uplifting tales of India's upcoming generations mentioned in the book—creative thinkers, visionaries, and tinkerers—who have developed incredible remedies for actual issues. These young people, who range in age from seven to twenty-one, are bringing about change in remote rural villages, small towns, and urban centres. These kids are unstoppable! These young wonders were inspired by their passions and the common issues they saw around them, and they were successful in having an impact on society.
Former civil servant and motivational speaker, disability expert, documentary filmmaker
A former civil servant and motivational speaker, disability expert, documentary filmmaker, inclusive and special education consultant, university teacher, journalist and feature writer and a sportsperson and qualified sports coach.
Mr. Vikram Dutt is a Founder Associate Editor of Institutionalised Children Expectations and Beyond, a New Delhi-based SAARC academic journal on the mental well-being of children.
He is the author of over 250 publications and has more than 50 documentary films to his credit. Many of these have been screened at prestigious International Film Festivals. He has been a visiting fellow in the U.S.A., Italy, Germany, and the UK.
His international honours include the ‘500 Intellectuals to Influence Contemporary Thought’ and ‘Man of the Year’ and ‘Man of the Decade’ Awards, all from the USA.
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Mr. Parmesh Shahani
Author, Public Speaker, Culture Curator, and Inclusion Advocate
Mr. Parmesh Shahani is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate. He has had a hyphenated career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world, and was involved in founding India’s first youth expression website, editing fashion and lifestyle magazines, and setting up a media convergence think tank at MIT.
He serves as a board member of the ‘Khoj International Artists’ Association. He has been a TED Senior Fellow (2018) Yale World Fellow (2014), a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2014), and a Utrecht University-Impakt Fellow (2012).
Most recently, he founded and ran the Godrej India Culture Lab, an award-winning experimental ideas space, from 2011 to 2021. A couple of his notable works are “Gay Bombay: Globalisation, Love” and “(Be)Longing in Contemporary India and Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace.”
Queeristan
Book Summary - "Queeristan" by Parmesh Shahani discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 377 and its effects on the LGBTQ community in India. The author, who is an out and proud gay man, presents a step-by-step guide to reshaping office culture in India and highlights the benefits of LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace. The book is a combination of memoir and manifesto, showcasing intimate stories and strategic data to support the case for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The book also provides an extensive reference to the history, literature, and icons of the LGBTQ community in India, emphasising that diversity and inclusion lead to an equitable and profitable future for companies and society. A guide for creating inclusive workplaces and a less inequitable world step by step.
Author, Communications Consultant, Curator focused on diversity, Inclusion, Music and Arts, and a Singer–Songwriter
Sharif is an author; communications consultant; curator focused on diversity, inclusion, music and arts, and a singer–songwriter, with over 25 years of experience in the fields of media, publishing, research and public relations, he uses talks, writing, event curation and music, to advocate change and garner support for the LGBTQ+ community. His book, Straight to Normal – My Life As A Gay Man, released in early 2019, is amongst the few queer memoirs out of India and the first since the reading down of Section 377. He has held positions at The Economic Times and The Pioneer, before leading Integral PR as its CEO and later as its chairman.
Queer Sapien
Book Summary - "Queersapien" is a book that explores the meaning of love, freedom, identity, and dignity through the lens of a gay man's lived experiences. The author argues that nature is inherently queer, as it allows for diversity and individuality. The book encourages readers to shed societal norms and biases to embrace the diverse expressions of love, family, and life. Becoming "queersapien" is an evolution of the self, a nation, and its people, and is not a revolution.
Award-winning Serial Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, and Former Decathlon Champion
John Aguilar is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former decathlon champion. He is the founder and host of the business reality show The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines. He sits as president of independent TV production company StreetPark Productions Inc., producer of the long-running real estate and construction show Philippine Realty TV and CEO of Manila-based venture builder Dragon’s Nest. He is the author of the best-selling book The Art and Science of the Pitch.
John is a seasoned business and motivational speaker and has given talks on his experiences as an entrepreneur, TV producer, homebuilder, pitching expert, innovation thinker, and peak performer. He hosts the Methods to Greatness podcast, where he interviews Asia’s world-class performers, business leaders, and cultural icons.
John holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University, a master’s in Entrepreneurship from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, and is an alum of Singularity University in Silicon Valley.
Methods to Greatness
Book Summary - The book "Methods to Greatness" offers an insight into the mindsets, habits and methods of successful individuals, including entrepreneurs, athletes, and icons in Asia. The author, John Aguilar, interviews 20 of these individuals through his podcast and shares their stories and experiences on how they found success in their personal or professional lives, despite challenges and failures. The book aims to provide guidance and inspiration for finding one's own path to greatness, with a focus on lessons from the past and present in Asia
Seasoned Marketer, Communications Expert, and Well-Known Compassionate Leader
Mimi Nicklin is a seasoned marketer, communications expert, and well-known compassionate leader. She has spent more than 15 years working internationally with her customers to promote distinctive creative interventions that result in a shift in both business and culture. Mimi has lived and worked in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Dubai. She is the author of the bestselling book, “Softening The Edge”, a seasoned coach, and the Creative CEO of her own advertising firm, FREEDM. Mimi is a highly authentic keynote speaker, consultant, and writer with a charming and contagious screen presence. In June 2021, Mimi founded the world’s first organisational empathy platform, Empathy Everywhere, which connects leaders, entrepreneurs and teams with empathy. Mimi is dedicated to bringing the values of people into organisations all around the world because she is passionate about achieving a balance between humanism and capitalism.
Softening the Edge
Book Summary - "Softening the Edge" is a book about the importance of empathetic influence in modern business and its power to shape the world. The author, Mimi Nicklin, is a seasoned marketer, creative strategist, and empathetic leader with over 15 years of experience working with clients to drive strategic change and business growth. The book explores how emotional intelligence can be used to influence and connect with people on a deeper level and offers tips on how to harness this skillset to future-proof your business.
Director and Head of Research at the Singapore office of the Korea Development Bank
Born and raised in Chennai, Nandini Vijayaraghavan is a director and head of research at the Singapore office of the Korea Development Bank. Nandini Vijayaraghavan is currently a Director in a multi-national financial services company conducting research on Asia Pacific corporations.
Nandini's twin interests are promoting financial literacy and translating Tamil works of literature into English. The Singapore Blue Chips are her maiden initiative in promoting investor awareness.
She holds master’s degrees in economics and finance from Tufts University and London Business School, respectively, and is a CFA charter holder. Unfinished Business is Nandini’s first India-centric business book. Her columns on finance and economy have appeared in BusinessLine, The Hindu, Economic & Political Weekly and Financial Express.
Unfinished Business
Book Summary - "Unfinished Business" is a book that explores the professional journeys of four Indian businessmen: Anil Ambani, Naresh Goyal, V.G. Siddhartha and Vijay Mallya. It chronicles the contemporary history of Indian corporate and analyses the competitive advantages, struggles, and influence of the business ecosystem, regulations, lenders' practices and investor due diligence on their organisations. The book provides insights into the evolution of Indian capitalism in the 21st century and its impact on these entrepreneurs. The author, Nandini Vijayaraghavan, provides takeaways for entrepreneurs, regulators, lenders, and investors in this illuminating read.
French-Swiss-Filipina Philanthropist, Adventurer, Author and Human Rights Advocate
Christine Amour-Levar is a French-Swiss-Filipina philanthropist, adventurer, author and human rights advocate. She has established a successful international career as a marketing and communications specialist and social entrepreneur. Christine is a fierce advocate for women's rights and environmental protection. She co-founded WOAM and HER Planet Earth, two prestigious non-profit organisations that send all-female teams on daring excursions to further deserving causes. In 2022, Christine collaborated with Penguin Random House to publish "Wild Wisdom: Life Lessons from Leading Teams to Some of the Most Inhospitable Places in the World." She has also written for numerous foreign publications, including Forbes, the Huffington Post, the Straits Times of Singapore, Thrive Global, and the Manila Bulletin Newspaper of the Philippines. She has spoken at events sponsored by INSEAD, Nike, TBWA, Microsoft, Unilever, Credit Suisse, TEDx, and other organisations.
Wild Wisdom: Life Lessons from Leading Teams to Some of the Most Inhospitable Places in the World."
Book Summary - "Wild Wisdom" is the story of Christine Amour-Levar, a social entrepreneur and philanthropist, and her all-female expeditions led through her two non-profit organizations, Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth. Over a decade, she has taken hundreds of women on challenging expeditions to remote locations around the world, raising awareness and funds for vulnerable women and transforming the lives of thousands. The book shares her personal story and lessons and sets a new approach to caring for the human condition and the planet, highlighting the power of sisterhood, adventure, and compassion.
Mohit Gupta, the creator and head curator of City Book Leaders, has an interesting story that mirrors his approach to building a community of readers. Mohit, a student of chemical engineering with astute entrepreneurial abilities, made the decision to pursue his passion after over ten years of working in corporate finance.
Consultant, photographer, curator, content creator and founder of different ventures, he has donned different hats in his career, and with his latest entrepreneurial venture, he intends to create a community of leaders, who are inspired by books and are able to drive much-needed conversations.
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Mr. Harish Bhat
Alumnus of IIMA, The Brand Custodian of Tata Sons
Harish Bhat, an alumnus of IIMA, is the Brand Custodian of Tata Sons. He has had a ~35-year career at the Tata Group and has held several leadership roles including COO of -Watches and Accessories Business at Titan, MD & CEO of Tata Consumer Products, Chairman of the Board at Tata Coffee Limited and more.
He is the Author of four books. "#Tata Stories", 40 timeless tales to inspire you. "An extreme love of coffee", an exciting novel about coffee and magic. "Tata Log", inspiring stories from the contemporary history of the Tata Group. "The Curious Marketer", a free-flowing exploration of curiosity in marketing. He also writes frequently in several leading publications including The Mint and The Hindu Business Line.
#TATA Stories
Book Summary - "#Tatastories" is a collection of little-known stories from the Tata Group that have shaped India. The book covers a range of topics, including a diamond pledge to survive a financial crisis, the story of Swami Vivekananda, a photo carried by Kalpana Chawla into space, the first Indian Olympic team, and the origin of "OK TATA" on Indian trucks. The rich history and heritage of the Tata Group come to life through the memorable stories narrated in this book by Harish Bhat.
Prominent Indian Administrator & Director on the Central board of directors of the Reserve Bank of India
Kiran Karnik is a prominent Indian administrator chiefly known for his work in the broadcasting and outsourcing industries. Presently he is also serving as a Director on the Central board of directors of the Reserve Bank of India. He is also the chairman of the board of directors, of the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-D). He was awarded with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2007, Selected as 'Face of the Year' by Forbes magazine in 2003, awarded the Franck J. Malina Astronautics Medal for Space Education by the International Astronautical Federation in 1998.
Decisive Decade
Book Summary - "Decisive Decade: India 2030" by Kiran Karnik explores the future of India through a critical analysis of nine crucial areas that will shape the country in 2030: democracy and politics, security, health, education, economy, demography, society, jobs and livelihoods, and technology. The book asserts that India is at a crossroads and the 2020s will be a decisive decade for its long-term future. The author presents an optimistic outlook and aims to create a shared national vision by charting a roadmap towards a happy country. The book is an insightful journey into the future of India.
RN Bhaskar likes to describe himself as an educationist, teacher and journalist, with decades of experience in each of these sectors. In addition to serving on the Board of Studies at numerous educational institutions, he teaches at various business institutes in India and abroad. He serves as a consultant editor with the Free Press Journal. He has recently come out with a book titled “Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World”, which delves deep and shares fascinating anecdotes from Gautam Adani's life, illuminating his early childhood, and his initiation into business. But more than the biography, this book analyses those business strategies of Gautam Adani, that have intrigued us all.
He is a firm believer in India’s growth potential and enjoys analysing economic trends and looking closely at corporate strategy.
Decisive Decade
Book Summary - This book is a biography and analysis of the life and business strategies of Gautam Adani, one of the richest men in the world and head of a large business empire in India. The book provides details about Adani's early childhood, initiation into business, and the opportunities and learnings he took advantage of. The book combines biography and business data, storytelling, and hard numbers, and is authored by a senior journalist who has followed Adani's career for a long time.
Former Chief Commissioner of Income-tax, New Delhi
Hardayal Singh is the former chief commissioner of Income-tax, New Delhi. He has also served as ombudsman to the Income-tax department, Mumbai where he established an effective grievance redressal mechanism for taxpayers. Currently, he writes columns for Financial Express, Hindu Business Line and Economic Times. A little brief about his book, The Moral Compass. The Moral Compass goes deeply into the reasons behind why people act in a certain way under particular circumstances. Following that, it delves into scenarios that are a reflection of our own lives, empathising with the characters and exposing their most profound anxieties. He has had a long career in public management, spanning over four decades and brings with him his rich experience and deep insight.
The Moral Compass
Book Summary - The book "The Moral Compass" explores the decision-making process of individuals and how values and ethics can sometimes take a back seat to convenience. It examines the behaviour of humans in challenging situations and draws from spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and the author's own experience to help readers create their own moral compass and find balance and purpose in life. Here is a double pleasure packed in a single delightful package.
Alumnus of BITS, Pilani and IIMB, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, Transformational & Ethical Business Leader, Leadership Mentor, and Author
Bharat Wakhlu, an alumnus of BITS, Pilani and IIMB, is a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, Transformational & Ethical Business Leader, Leadership Mentor, and Author. He has worked with TATA Steel as chief of the supply chain, TATA Inc as President, and TATA Services Ltd. As the resident director, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation as MD, and presently working as President of The Wakhlu Advisory. Bharat has a commanding presence that inspires others, is a superb speaker, and is skilled at encouraging and directing top leaders to produce commendable results. Mr Wakhu has been awarded with several prestigious awards such as Fellow, American Society for Quality (ASQ), USA, since 2015, Fellow, All India Management Association, India, since 2012 for his outstanding contribution to the quality industry. He also serves on a number of boards, lending his invaluable advice and industry knowledge. His other bestselling books are “Total Quality: Excellence through Organisation-wide Transformation”, “Restoring Values – Keys to Integrity, Ethical Behaviour, and Good Governance”, “Close Call in Kashmir“, “And navigating the Maze – Simple, Smarter Strategies to Fast–track Success”.
Tata's Leadership Experiment
Book Summary - "Tata's Leadership Experiment" explores the creation of the Tata Administrative Service (TAS) by JRD Tata in the mid-1950s. The book examines the vision behind the TAS and its success in creating leaders who embody Tata values, including integrity, excellence, unity and responsibility. Through research and interviews with former and current TAS officers, the book provides a comprehensive account of the TAS and its impact on leadership development. The authors, Bharat Wakhlu, Mukund Rajan, and Sonu Bhasin, delve into the reasons why the TAS became a preferred choice among aspirants over the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and discuss the future of the TAS.
Birla Institute of Management Technology was established in 1988 under the aegis of the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, and supported by Birla group of companies. Late Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala Birla, chairperson of B K Birla Group of companies are the founders of the business school. BIMTECH is one of the leading business schools in India and is known for its vibrant culture and providing transformative experiences to the students to make them ethical and informed business leaders of the future.
Festival Highlights
Why attend, Who is it for?
Ranging from book launches, candid conversations with brilliant authors, and book reviews to informative masterclasses on a variety of exciting topics.
Book Launches and Book Readings
Panel Discussion
Book Reviews
Conversation with Authors
Free Masterclasses on
‘Write that book! A masterclass on writing and publishing’
‘Happily Insured: Guide to Understanding Insurance and Leading a Stress-free Life’
Professor of International Law at the Centre for International Legal Studies in the School of International Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi
Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest
Shri Bhupender Yadav
Author of The Rise of BJP, Honourable Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
MASTERCLASS 1
Media Conduit, BIMTECH in collaboration with Penguin Random House presents
Masterclass on ‘Write that book! A masterclass on writing and publishing’
With Ms. Radhika Marwah, Executive Editor, Penguin
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BOOK CAFÉ-Book Unveiling
You, Too, can be a Brand by Mr. PKD Nambiar, MD & CEO, Flags
Communications, Chairman, B-Square Group of Companies
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Most Negative Book of Positivity by Mr. Ankit Jhamb
Envisioning Our Environmental Future by Dr. Bharat H. Desai
Session 2 : (12:00 PM - 12:50 PM)
12:00 PM -12:50 PM
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PANEL DISCUSSION-I
Technology and its impact on Society & Business
Moderator: Mr. Amit Agnihotri, Founder MBAuniverse.com
Dr. P. R. Biju, author of WE ARE PRODUCTS: How AI Invades our Life
Mr. V. Pattabhi Ram, author of The Tech Phoenix, Satyam’s 100-Day Turnaround
Dr. Bharat H. Desai, author of Envisioning Our Environmental Future
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BOOK FAIR & FESTIVAL FIESTA
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Masterclasses
MASTERCLASS 2
Media Conduit, BIMTECH in collaboration with Harper Collins presents Masterclass on ‘Happily Insured: Guide to Understanding Insurance and Leading a Stress-free Life’
With Mr. Kapil Mehta, author & Co-Founder at Secure Now Insurance Broker
Venue: BIMTECH Central lawn
Session 3 : (3:00 PM - 3:40 PM)
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Panel Discussion on: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Moderator: Ms. Suruchi Maitra, Co-Founder of Artha School of Entrepreneurship, Former CHRO, Lenskart
Mr. Neeraj Kapoor, author of Stuck-up to Startup
Mr. Ujwal Kalra, author of Startup Compass
Ms. Rupangi Sharma, author of Young Indian Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Change-makers
Session 4 : (3:40 PM - 4:30 PM)
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Powered by Rainbow Centre, BIMTECH
Panel Discussion on: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Indian Workplace
Moderator: Dr. Himanshi Tiwari, Head: RAINBOW Centre, BIMTECH
Mr. Parmesh Shahani, author of Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace, Founder of Godrej India Culture Lab, LGBTQ Inclusion consultant
Mr. Sharif D. Rangnekar, author of Queersapien, Director of Rainbow Lit festival
Dr. Vikram Dutt, Expert, Core Committee, Rehabilitation Council of India, GOI, Cross disability and inclusion expert.
