The cold wind whipped across the shores of Malo-les-Bains as I walked along the same stretch of sand where history had unfolded in one of its most desperate and heroic moments. The grey sky mirrored the sombreness of my thoughts as I tried to imagine the chaos that once gripped this very place—the relentless bombings, […]
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Moderating the Future is She, Season 4 was my honour – an event that was not just a discussion but a movement. Organized by The Times of India, Pune, as part of their International Women’s Day initiatives, this panel brought together stellar participants who shared clear insights on how we can truly accelerate action for
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Background The U.S. government’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, effective April 2, 2025, will make Indian dairy exports to the U.S. uncompetitive. While India is self-sufficient in dairy, consumes as much as it produces, this may be seen as a setback for the major players in an industry that already faces barriers in the European Union due
A Powerful Message from Gulfood 2025 Walking through the bustling halls of Gulfood 2025, surrounded by exhibitors from around the world, one message stood out to me—“Doing well by doing good.” Displayed on a striking digital banner at one of the booths, this simple yet profound phrase encapsulated the shift happening in the food industry
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Attending Gulfood 2025 in Dubai from February 17-21 was, as always, an enriching experience—one that seamlessly blended business, networking, and the unmistakable glamour of Dubai. This year, the event was bigger than ever, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading F&B trade show, where global trends take shape, and industry leaders converge. The F&B Leadership
The First 90 Days as a CEO: A Roadmap for Success During a job interview for the position of a CEO of a large multinational company, I was asked what my priorities would be in the first 90 days. The interviewer leaned forward, watching me closely, clearly expecting a well-thought-out answer. I had given this
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India’s Geo-Political Advantage: A Rising Giant When considering the geopolitical trajectory of the 21st century, India stands out as a country with a compelling combination of strategic advantages. Positioned at the crossroads of South Asia, the Indian Ocean, and the broader Asian continent, it has the potential to influence regional and global politics profoundly. But
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Harsh Goenka, an eminent business personality, mentions in a recent tweet, navigating through and understanding geopolitics is a key priority for the global CEO. I could not agree more. The tweet inspired me to dig deeper into the subject, and as my quest continues, I write this blog to emphasise on the importance of geopolitics
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1. Why do organizations need a formal reverse mentoring program? Reverse mentoring is the opposite of traditional mentoring, where a senior leader is mentored by a younger, junior employee. The process recognises that there are skills gaps and opportunities to learn on both sides of a mentoring relationship. Reverse mentoring was popularized by Jack Welch
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During the Dairy Industry Conference in Kochi in February 2018, Rahul Kumar, India’s leading dairy professional, managing director of Lactalis India, made a presentation on importance of technology & information technology in the dairy industry. He made a compelling point on how India is a world-beater in both dairy and IT, yet how appallingly minimal
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