Speakers

“Channelize Your Anger to Transform the Self”

Binod Shankar is a Chartered Accountant, CFA charter holder and author of “Let’s Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager”. He began his career in industrial banking. Subsequently, he co- founded Genesis, a leading financial training company, later acquired by Kaplan Inc. Presently, he works as an executive coach, and market analyst. His diverse achievements include summiting numerous mountains, participating in cycling expeditions and marathons.

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“How to Boost Your Self-Worth to Unearth Your Potential”

Dr. Rajdeep Manwani is a distinguished academician and inspiring personality. Despite losing 65% of his vision to macular degeneration at a young age, he completed M. Com, M.B.A., M. Phil, and Ph.D. His field of expertise is strategic evaluation of training in commercial banks. Rajdeep is a gold medalist in M.Com and M.Phil, and five-time best impromptu speaker in India and Sri Lanka. He holds accolades such as Distinguished Toastmaster and a national award for empowering people with disabilities.

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“From Studio to Screen: The Journey of Rajesh Krishnan”

Rajesh Krishnan is an Indian playback singer and actor who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry over nearly three decades. He is well-known for his melodious voice and has showcased his vocal talents in various languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Rajesh has lent his voice to numerous feature films, devotional and theme albums, and commercials, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the music and film landscape.

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“Notes of Joy: Steering My Musical Journey into the Age of Social Media”

Bhargavi Venkatram was born in a musical family. She is a prodigious Carnatic Classical Vocalist mentored by T.M. Krishna. Demonstrating exceptional musical acumen from the age of two, she went on to win the All India Radio National Competition, Kishora Prathibe Prize, the Pratibhakankshi Award, and the ITC Sangeeth Research Academy Award. Bhargavi has graced renowned Music Sabhas across India, including The Music Academy and Narada Gana Sabha.

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“Resilience Re-Imagined: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones”

As an adventurer and explorer, Dilshad has led several treks in Nepal and India, including Everest Base Camp. She tackled grade 5 rapids on the wild Zanskar river in Ladakh, and is the first and only female to ever lead a civilian trek to the Siachen Glacier — all of this after surviving cancer. Her long career in media and The entertainment industry began with STAR Movies. She was the brain behind launching Zee Cinema in 1996. Later, as the Head of Operations, she went on to launch STAR Plus Hindi and STAR News.

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“Transgender Parenting: Its Impact on Human Psyche”

Akkai Padmashali is a distinguished advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Indian transgender activist, motivational speaker, and singer. Akkai is recognized with the Rajyotsava Prashasti, and an honorary doctorate from National Virtual University for Peace and Education, Bangalore. She began her journey as an activist at Sangama, a Bangalore-based LGBTQ+ rights group. Guided by the unwavering commitment for dignity and equality for transgender individuals and sexual minorities, Akkai founded Ondede, a human rights organization. The organization is well known for championing the rights of children, women, and sexual minorities.

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“The Power of Narration”

Guruprasad is a popular radio jockey currently working with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, Bengaluru. He hosts the programme "Chill Maadi" from Monday to Saturday. Despite holding a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sri Krishna Institute of Technology, he chose to embrace his passion — RJing. He is also an aspiring singer, actor and writer.

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“The Most Ignored Truth About Human Behavior”

Biju Dominic is a trailblazer in behavioral architecture. With an initial career in traditional advertising, he pioneered a novel approach to the study of human behavior by integrating insights from behavioral economics, cognitive neuroscience, and design. In 2007, he co-founded FinalMile Consulting. His work in the new organization added a new layer to the understanding of human behavior and its influence on decision making. Currently, at Fractal Analytics, he focuses on synergizing artificial intelligence and behavior architecture to empower human decision making.

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“Embracing Uncertainty: How to Thrive Without Plan B”

Narayan Subramaniam is a visionary engineer and automobile designer focused on transforming the landscape of transportation. With a commitment to establish a global technology brand from India, he leverages his expertise to create future-ready vehicles, and products. Narayan's international design experience includes working with renowned companies like Volkswagen and Daihatsu. He has accomplished prestigious awards such as the Move Awards and Michelin Design Challenge.

“Voyaging the Unknown: Pursuing Passions, Overcoming Anxieties and Celebrating Eternal Wonder”

Cheryl Dutta is an accomplished Life and Career Transition Coach who has guided individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a passion for empowering others to achieve success in both personal and professional spheres, Cheryl emphasizes the importance of shaping career choices based on distinct ideals. Being the first woman helicopter pilot, Cheryl served the Indian Armed Forces for a decade.

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“Ways to Overcome the Fear of Cancer”

Dr. Vineet Gupta is well-known for his expertise in treating solid tumors with chemotherapy and targeted therapy. He is specialized in blood-related disorders, including leukemia, lymphomas, and myelodysplastic syndromes. As a renowned blood cancer specialist in India, he handles complex cases like bone marrow transplants and clotting disorders. Dr. Gupta is a recipient of the Lubrano Distinguished Scholar Award from Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University.

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“The Human Element in Leadership: Lessons from the C-Suite”

Rishi Pardal is a seasoned executive who held the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at United Breweries for three years. Prior to this role, he was the Vice- President and General Manager at Global Apparel Solutions at Avery Dennison. Through his visionary approaches, Pardal strengthened UBL’s leadership team.

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