Category Archives: India

Rajesh Talwar, International Award-Winning Author

Rajesh Talwar is a renowned author known for his diverse writings on law, society, culture, and cinema.
He is the author of Bollywood, Hollywood and the Future of World Cinema, which explores the evolution and future of the global film industry.

Shibani Sethi, Founder of Chapters by Shibani, on Building Meaningful Book Communities

Shibani Sethi is the Founder of Chapters by Shibani and a renowned storyteller based in Gurgaon, India.
Her professional journey spans hospitality and telecom before transitioning into building meaningful communities through books and conversations.

Insights from Jyoti Bhasin, Managing Director, India & Middle East, NSF

Jyoti Bhasin is a seasoned business leader known for driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across global markets.
As Managing Director for India and the Middle East at NSF, she leads initiatives focused on food safety, water quality, sustainability, and public health standards.

Akshi Khandelwal (Co-founder & CEO, Butterfly Ayurveda; Founder, Café Swasthya) on Integrating Wellness with Everyday Life

Akshi Khandelwal is the Co-founder & CEO of Butterfly Ayurveda and Founder of Café Swasthya.
She is passionate about making Ayurveda accessible, modern, and relevant for today’s lifestyle and wellness needs.

Building Deep Tech Beyond Metros: R.K. Patil, Co-Founder & CEO, Vayavya Labs

RK Patil is a seasoned technologist and co-founder of Vayavya Labs, specializing in advanced engineering solutions.
He began his career in the Indian Air Force, building strong foundations in leadership, discipline, and high-tech systems.

Srilakshmi Reddy, Founder & Director, Keystone School, on Empowering Meaningful Learning

Srilakshmi Reddy is the Founder and Director of Keystone School, KCITE, and ASquare Foundation.
She is a visionary education leader focused on transforming learning through student-centric and meaningful education practices.

Tavan Shah, Concert Pianist & Music Pedagogue

A toy keyboard he received on his fifth birthday became the starting point of his musical journey. His early fascination was noticed and encouraged by his parents, leading to formal training. He began with Indian classical harmonium and vocal music and believes that “music must have chosen him”