
Celluloid Queens: Shaping the Narrative of Modern Bollywood
When we think of Hindi cinema and its leading ladies, a gallery of iconic images floods the mind. Yet today, recognition isn’t solely for acting prowess; it extends to various roles. We now celebrate the contributions of women as writers, directors, producers, editors, lyricists, composers, choreographers, and other behind-the-scenes wizards, each leaving an indelible mark…

Doctor Passionate on Inclusive Healthcare
Doctor Devi Prasad Shetty is one of the leading cardiac surgeons of India and he can be easily regarded as one of the important leaders in India’s healthcare sector too. Born on 8th May 1953, in Kinnigoli village of the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, he went on to achieve world renown through his surgical…

From Good to Great: Essential Leadership Lessons
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a leader? How do they handle the daily grind and all the challenges that come with it? You might think you know the answer, but it’s not always straightforward, so let’s take leadership lessons directly from the leaders of the corporate giants. CEOs of global companies…

Painting a Remarkable Business SagaÂ
Asian Paints has been a household name in our lives for many decades. We have grown up seeing the creative ads for Asian Paints, and many of us associate painting homes with Asian Paints. The Mumbai-based Indian multinational company has a clear leadership position in India in the paints segment and is a part of…

Risk Management Lessons from Jamie DimonÂ
Jamie Dimon, a US banker and businessman, has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase since 2006. During the late 2010s, he was on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He was also on Time magazine’s 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011 lists of the world’s…

Is Cockroach Theory Still Relevant Today?Â
We can easily consider Sundar Pichai, the father of the Cockroach Theory. The term makes a narrative of differentiating between responding and reacting, while in today’s era, it is used as a reference by several leading leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Piyush Bansal, Ritesh Aggarwal, etc. But how did the theory come into existence and evolve?…

The Darker Truths
What is common between Hollywood movies like The Social Network, Pirates of Silicon Valley, and The Wolf of Wall Street? A CEO’s entrepreneurial journey is surrounded by a storm of challenges, and how might leadership take a darker edge? The Social Network featured Mark Zuckerberg’s story of building Facebook and reflecting on his dark side…

Transparent Decision-Making
Blockchain technology’s emergence has grown its impact on leadership as decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) have gained traction across the business sector. A revolutionary step to restructure the organisation with alternate governance transformed how business is conducted and impacted decision-making. What truly sets DAOs apart is their digital presence, which operates through smart contracts and decisions…

A Fresh Approach To Build Leaders
Psychedelic-assisted therapy comes out as the revolutionary finding to alter the mind and improve mental health conditions. Known as a category of psychoactive substances, these drugs are responsible for altering perception, mood, and cognitive functions. In the dynamic world of business, leaders deal with countless mental and emotional distress that affect their professional and personal…

 The Forgotten Genius
It is unfortunate that few Indians know of Vashishtha Narayan Singh, a mathematical genius whose career was marred by state neglect and long suffering from schizophrenia. One year after his passing on November 14, 2019, at Patna Medical College and Hospital following a long illness, he was conferred Padma Shri posthumously in 2020. His death…