IDEAS THAT TRAVEL: CREATIVITY, CURATION & CONNECTION

On August 01, we had a very insightful session by Dr Madanmohan Rao, an expert in the filed of innovation and creativity.

Dr. Madanmohan Rao
Co-founder MXR.world, Research Director YourStory Media, Charter Member TiE Bangalore;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  August 01, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

WOMEN IN TECH: BEYOND THE CEILING

On Friday, July 25, we had an insightful session by Ms Lakshmi Mukkavilli, MD, Patra India BPO Services.

Ms. Lakshmi Mukkavilli
Managing Director, Patra India BPO Services

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  July 25, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

MAKE A LIFE, NOT JUST A LIVING

On Friday, July 18, we had an inspiring session by Mr Gurcharan Das, former CEO Procter & Gamble India and now well-known writer.

Mr. Gurcharan Das
Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  July 18, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

JUMPING THE ODDS: Lessons You Won't Learn in a Classroom

She spoke about her humble beginnings, the various challenges she has faced, how she qualified as a chartered accountant and how she went on to set up her own practice.

Ms. Petchi Kannan
FCA LLB IP, Partner: Petchi & Associates;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  July 11, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC LIFE: Balancing Vision, Values and Governance

On July 4, we had the 200th session in the ICFAI WiseViews series. We had a worthy speaker, former Union Minister, Mr Pallam Raju.

Sri M M Pallam Raju
Former Union Cabinet Minister, Govt of India;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  July 04, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

Charting a Leadership Role in a Rapidly Changing Technology World

On Friday, June 27, we had an engaging session by Mr PR Ramesh. A chartered accountant by training, he is an Independent Director at many reputed companies (Nestlé, L&T, Cipla, Air India).

Mr. P R Ramesh
Independent Director and Former Chairman, Deloitte India;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  June 27, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

The Role of the Social Impact Sector in India's Development

On Friday, June 20, we had an insightful session by Mr. Verghese Jacob, CEO of the Byrraju Foundation. Mr. Verghese had a distinguished career with Godrej before moving into the social sector in 2001.

Mr. Verghese Jacob
Management Mentor and Social Innovator;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  June 20, 2025, 5:00 PM (IST)

Constructive Intervention in India's Education: NPTEL and SWAYAM Online

Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishnan is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry in IIT Madras.

Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishnan
Professor Emeritus and Former Head, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  June 13, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

GIRLS, GROWTH & GLOBAL SOUTH: Why Gender Equity is Everyone's Fight

On Friday, May 30, we had an insightful session by Mr Dhirendra Pratap Singh, co-founder and CEO of Milaan Foundation.

Mr. Dhirendra Pratap Singh
Co-founder & CEO, Milaan Foundation;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  May 30, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES The Evolution and the Next Frontier

On May 23, we had an insightful session by Ms Mamata Madireddy, head of the HSBC Global Service Centres in India.

Ms. Mamatha Madireddy
Managing Director & Head, HSBC Global Service Centres (GSCs), India;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  May 23, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

CORPORATE CAREER VS. STARTUP: Which Path Should I Choose?

On Friday, May 9, we had an insightful session by Dr. Srikanth Sundararajan, General Partner at Ventureast.

Dr. Srikanth Sundararajan
General Partner, VenturEast, Advisor T-hub;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  May 09, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

EXECUTIVE FITNESS FOR LEADERS

On May 2, 2025, we had an engaging session by Dr S Bakhtiar Choudhary (Retd), a war-veteran (IPKF) and well-known Sports Medicine specialist in the country.

Prof (Dr) S Bakhtiar Choudhary
MD (Switzerland), D.Litt. (Sri Lanka), Ph.D. (USA), Sports Medicine, Occupational Health, Spine Health;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  May 02, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

On Friday, April 25, we had an engaging session by Ms Uma Rao, a seasoned HR professional. Ms Uma Rao began emphasising that there is no straightjacketed approach to building our career.

Ms. Uma Rao Gunduri
Chief Human Resources Officer, Sekhmet Pharmaventures;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director - Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

  April 25, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

PRAGMATIC WELL-BEING: YOUR DAILY PATH TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE

On Friday, April 18, we had an engaging session by Ms. Sridevi Edupuganti – former Microsoft exec, global tech leader, and now a passionate advocate for preventive health care with purpose.

Ms. Sridevi Edupuganti
Chief Strategist - Cloud, AI & Digital Transformation;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  April 18, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF E-GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES

On Friday, April 11, we had an insightful session by Mr Ramesh Krishnamurthi, the Central Provident Fund Commissioner. Mr Krishnamurthi shared his experiences while implementing major e-governance initiatives in the Income Tax department.

Mr. Ramesh Krishnamurthi
IRS, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  April 11, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT BY ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

On Friday, April 4, we had the 189th session in the ICFAI WiseViews series featuring Mr Shishir Kumar, a leading social activist in the country.

Mr. Shishir Kumar
Founder and Director, Naman Seva Samiti;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  April 4, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

ROLE OF IAS IN GOVERNANCE - THEORY AND REALITY

On Friday, March 21, 2025, we had a very insightful session by Mr K. Padmanabhaiah, I.A.S.(Retd) and former home secretary.

Mr. K Padmanabhiah
IAS (Retd.) Chairman, ASCI;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  March 20, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

THE WINNING FORMULA

On Friday, March 14, 2025, we had an extraordinary session by former IAS officer and Union Minister, Mr KJ Alphons. He shared highlights of his illustrious career and his inspiring story of how he grew up from an average child who struggled in school into a high performing public servant.

Mr. K J Alphons IAS (Retd.)
Former Union Minister;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  March 14, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURE

On Friday, March 7, 2025, we had an interesting session by Architect Krishna Murthy. He explained how technology is changing the landscape of architecture.

Ar. Krishna Murthy
Founder, Folds Design Studio;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  March 07, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

THE GAZA WAR AND THE GEOPOLITICAL SHIFTS IN WEST ASIA

On Friday, February 28, we had an engaging session by Dr Stanly Johny, the International Affairs Editor with The Hindu.

Dr. Stanly Johny
International Affairs Editor, The Hindu;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  February 28, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

LEADING WITH GRACE: LESSONS FROM DANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE

On February 21, we had an engaging session by Ms Mallika Sarabhai, one of India’s leading choreographers and dancers. Her name is synonymous with artistic brilliance and social transformation.

Dr. Mallika Sarabhai
Renowned Classical Dancer, Choreographer, Activist, and Arts Entrepreneur;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  February 21, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

THE PERSONAL IS POLITICAL

On February 13, 2025, we had an engaging session by Ms Aruna Roy, a social and political activist and a founder member of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

Ms. Aruna Roy
Social Activist, Founder Member, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS);

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  February 13, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

IMPORTANCE OF STARTUPS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM IN THE AI ERA

On February 7, we had an insightful session by Dr JA Chowdary, an entrepreneur, technology leader and innovator with an illustrious career spanning the private and public sector.

Dr. J A Chowdary
Founder & Chairman, International Startup Foundation

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  February 07, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

DO YOU COMMUNICATE LIKE A LEADER ?

On January 31, 2025, we had an engaging session by Ms Malavika R Harita, a Communication Evangelist, Brand Strategist, Teacher and Corporate Trainer.

Malavika R Harita
Communication Evangelist, Brand Strategist, Startup Mentor, Teacher;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  January 31, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

LEARNINGS TO RUN AND SCALE A BUSINESS

On Friday, January 24, 2025, we had a very interesting session by Ms Anisha Shastri, Executive Director of Intense Technologies Limited.

Anisha Shastri
Executive Director, Intense Technologies Limited

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  January 24, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

STARTUP SURVIVAL: PROFITABILITY vs GROWTH

On Friday, January 17, we had an insightful session by Mr Rahul Varma, the CEO and Co-Founder of Unschool.

Mr. Rahul Varma,
Co-founder, Unschool, Forbes Asia Under 30 Honoree;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  January 17, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

THE CHALLENGE AND CHARM OF BUILDING INTEGRATED BRANDS

On Friday, January 10, 2025, we had the 178th ICFAI Wise Views Leadership conversation. The speaker was Ms Shazia Khan, a brand communication strategy specialist.

Ms. Shaziya Khan
Brand Communication Strategist & Insight Chaser

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  January 10, 2025, 6:30 PM (IST)

DESIGN YOUR CAREER

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, we had an insightful session by Dr Pavan Soni, Founder of Inflexion Point, Bestselling Author, and Adjunct Faculty at IIM Bangalore & ISB Hyderabad.

Dr. Pavan Soni
Founder, Inflexion Point • Bestselling Author • Adjunct Faculty, IIM Bangalore & ISB Hyderabad;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  January 2, 2025, 4:00 PM (IST)

ECO-SWARAJ: TRANSFORMATIONS TOWARDS A JUST, SUSTAINABLE WORLD

On Friday, Dec 27, 2024, we had an insightful session by Mr Ashish Kothari, Founder-member, Kalpavriksh and a leading social activist of India.

Mr. Ashish Kothari
Founder-member, Kalpavriksh

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  December 27, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

FROM CONCEPT TO CONSUMER: BUILDING A HOMEGROWN ELECTRONICS BRAND

On Friday, December 20, we had an insightful session by Ms Midhula Devabhaktuni, the Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Mivi, the third largest audio brand in India.

Ms Midhula Devabhaktuni
Co-Founder, Mivi;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  December 21, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

WOMEN'S FINANCIAL INCLUSION - NEED, BUSINESS CASE & SOLUTIONS

On December 15, 2024, we had an insightful session on women’s financial inclusion with Ms Pallavi Madhok, Vice President - Advisory Services, South Asia, Women’s World Banking.

Ms. Pallavi T Madhok
Vice President, Advisory Services, South Asia, WOMEN'S WORLD BANKING;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  December 14, 2024, 3:00 PM (IST)

FROM TRIATHLON TO TRIUMPH: BUILDING ENDURANCE FOR A FULFILLING LIFE

On November 29, we had a very engaging session by Pragnya Mohan, Ahmedabad based Chartered Accountant and International Athlete. She is the current Indian Triathlon Champion.

Ms Pragnya Mohan
International Triathlete, Chartered Accountant, and Social Impact Leader;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  November 29, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH SMALL FINANCE BANKS

On Thursday, Nov 21, we had the 172nd session of WiseViews Leadership Conversations series. The speaker was Mr. Tamal Bandyopadhyay, an award-winning author and renowned columnist.

Mr. Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Consulting Editor for Business Standard, Senior Adviser to Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd;

Dr. R. Prasad
Sr. Director, Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director, Branding, ICFAI Group

  November 21, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

NOTES ON TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE FUTURE

On November 15, we had the 171st WiseViews Leadership Conversation featuring Dr Ajai Chowdhry, a co-founder of HCL and a trailblazer in the tech world.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry
Co-founder, HCL, Author, Just Aspire

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  November 15, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

CRAFTING A SUSTAINABLE DAIRY BRAND - JOURNEY OF SID'S FARM

On November 9, we had the 170th session of ICFAI’s WiseViews Leadership Conversation series featuring Dr. Kishore Indukuri, the founder of Sid’s Farm.

Dr. Kishore Indukuri
Founder and Managing Director, SIDS FARM Private Limited

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  November 09, 2024, 6:30 PM (IST)

THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM: WHY INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM IS THE KEY

On October 25, we had an insightful session by Mr Pradip K Saha of the Morning Context. Mr Saha spoke about the relevance and importance of independent journalism.

Pradip K Saha
Co-founder, The Morning Context

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  October 25, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

CURE to CARE: With Yoga and Ayurveda

On October 18, we had a fascinating session by Dr Vasudha Sharma, co-founder of Vivekanand Health Global and the International Integrative Medicine Centre. Dr. Sharma has been a pioneer in blending traditional holistic healing practices with modern science. In her talk, “CURE to CARE: With Yoga and Ayurveda”, she shared how these ancient practices can help achieve lasting physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Dr. Vasudha M Sharma
Co-founder - Vivekananda Health Global

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  October 18, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

Innovation and Scale in Agriculture: A Farmer Owned Company Model in India

On Oct 5, we had an insightful session by Mr. Vilas Shinde, a visionary entrepreneur and the Chairman & Managing Director of Sahyadri Farms, India’s leading Farmer Producer Company (FPC) in horticulture. Sahyadri was founded in 2010 with an initial investment of just ₹1 lakh and a collective of 100 farmers.

Mr. Vilas Shinde
Chairman, Sahyadri Farms

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  October 5, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR ALL: BRIDGING THE KNOWLEDGE GAP IN INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS

On Friday, September 20, we had an insightful session by Mr V Nagappan, a highly accomplished leader with a multifaceted career in finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. Mr Nagappan explained how we can bridge the knowledge gap in Indian households and empower individuals with essential financial skills.

Mr. Valliappan Nagappan
Immediate Past President, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  September 20, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

WEAVING SOCIAL CHANGE: THE JAIPUR RUGS STORY

On September 13, we had the 165th session of the WiseViews Leadership Conversation series. The speaker was Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, an extraordinary leader who has woven purpose, craft, and community into a global movement. Mr Chaudhary is often hailed as the “Gandhi of the Carpet Industry.”

Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary
Founder, Jaipur Rugs

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  September 13, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

The Archer and the Coach: From Mission to Medals

On September 6, 2024, we had an extraordinary session by Mr Pravin Parbati Sawant, the visionary coach behind India’s golden run in archery at the 2024 Asian Games. Mr Sawant narrated his inspiring story from working as a ward boy to founding Drushti Archery Academy. He narrated how he has transformed a sugarcane farm into a breeding ground for world champions and Arjuna Award winners

Pravin Parbati Sawant
Founder, Drushti Archery Academy

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  September 06, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

BUILDING A RECYCLING MOVEMENT IN INDIA: MOTIVATION AND MINDSETS

On Friday, August 23, we had an interesting session by Mr. Shubho Sengupta, a seasoned digital marketer with an extensive

Mr. Abhay Deshpande
Founder - Recykal

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 30, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

How Government Communicates with Citizens

On Friday, August 23, we had an interesting session by Mr. Shubho Sengupta, a seasoned digital marketer with an extensive

Mr. Shubho Sengupta
Digital Marketing Consultant

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 23, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

Matrimony.com V n.0: Technology Trends and Impact

On Friday, August 16, we had the 161st session of the WiseViews Leadership Conversation series, featuring

Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman
Founder, CMD & CEO, Matrimony.com

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 16, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

HUMANS CAN NEVER WIN WORLD WAR ZERO

On August 9, we had an insightful session by Mr. Sagar Dhara, a distinguished Environmental Scientist and Sustainability Advocate.

Mr Sagar Dhara
Environmental Scientist and Sustainability Advocate;

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 9, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

Natural Diamonds: A Symbol of Conscious Luxury

On Friday, August 2, we had an engaging session by Ms Richa Singh, who has been Managing Director of the Natural Diamond Council

Ms. Richa Singh
Managing Director, India and The Middle East, Natural Diamond Council;

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 2, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

SUMMITING MT. EVEREST: LEARNINGS FOR A LEADER

On July 12, we had an inspiring session featuring Mr Hemant Albert Soreng, Founder, Rustik Travel

Mr. Hemant Albert Soreng
Founder, Rustik Travel, Mt. Everest Summiteer

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 12, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

JOURNEY OF PURPOSE: CYCLING FOR CHANGE ACROSS BORDERS

On Monday, July 5 we had an engaging session by Mr Samrat Moulik, a social activist dedicated to the cause of protecting nature

Mr. Samrat Moulik
The River Cyclist

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 05, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

"BITES OF HISTORY: THE ART OF CULINARY REVIVAL"

On Friday, June 28, we had an engaging session by Chef Sri Bala. One of the top chefs in the country, Ms Shri Bala has carved a niche

Chef Shri Bala
Food Historian

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 28, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

ADAPTING TO CHANGE: THE EVOLUTION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES IN THE DIGITAL ERA

On June 21, we had an insightful session by Ms Babita Baruah, CEO of VML India, a part of the WPP group

Ms. Babita Baruah
CEO, VML India

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 21, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

THE POWER OF WORDS: CRAFTING IMPACTFUL NARRATIVES

On Friday, June 14, we had an interesting webinar by Ms Mousumi Sachdeva. In this insightful session

Ms. Mousumi K Sachdeva
CEO GRIFFIN Publication, India

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June. 14, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

THE POWER OF VISUAL STORYTELLING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

On Friday, June 7, we had an insightful session by Mr. B Ramana Kumar. Mr. Ramana explored

Mr. Ramana Kumar B
Hobbyist Photographer, Advocate

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June. 07, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: THE GAPS AND THE ROADMAP

On Friday, May 31, we had a very engaging session by Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor of JNU

Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
Vice Chancellor, JNU

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May. 31, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

The Future of Skills, Learning and Work with GenAI

On Friday, May 24, we had a very insightful session by Mr. Raghav Gupta head of Coursera in India and APAC

Mr. Raghav Gupta
Managing Director, (India & APAC)

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May. 24, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

CRAFTING CULTURE: Building Your Company's DNA as You Grow

On Friday, May 17, we had a very engaging session by Ms Sirisha Bhamidipati, leading HR consultant and

Ms. Sirisha Bhamidipati
Co-founder, Align By Design

Dr. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May. 17, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

The TAKEOUT 25 Effect: Mobilizing Community for Positive Change

On May 10, we had an engaging session by Ravi Parakkat, a distinguished alumnus of ICFAI.

Mr. Ravi Parakkat
Social Entrepreneur, Sustainability Advocate, Digital Transformation Executive,

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May. 10, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

YOG DARSHAN@YOUR WORKPLACE!

On Friday, May 3, we had an engaging session by Mr Vikas Arya, Honorary Secretary of the D.A.V. Group of Schools, Chennai. Mr Arya explained the key principles of Yog Darshan, which provides a comprehensive framework for understanding

Mr. Vikas Arya
Educationist, Honorary Secretary, DAV Group of Schools, Chennai;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May. 03, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

LEVERAGING DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS: TRENDS, CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

On April 26, we had the privilege of attending a session by Ms. Mallika Bajaj, a digital communications specialist. Ms. Bajaj elaborated on the complexities

Ms. Mallika Bajaj
Founder, Little Yellow Beetle Media / CEO, Ballistic Learning;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 26, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: THE EVOLVING ROLE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

On April 19, we had an informative session by Mr. V Sankaran, distinguished Corporate Advisor. Mr. Sankaran explored the evolving responsibilities and challenges faced by independent directors in ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within organizations. He explained in detail with various examples the crucial role played by independent directors in shaping corporate governance practices.

Mr. V Sankaran
Corporate Advisor;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 19, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDIAN ECONOMY & CAPITAL MARKETS

On Friday, April 12, we had an engaging session by Mr. Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Group Chairman, Inditrade Group of Companies. Mr. Bandyopadhyay delved into the rapid progress of the Indian Capital Markets over the last 15 years, and explained how they are closely intertwined with the nation's economic advancement. He explained the transformative initiatives undertaken by the Government for the development of the economy. Mr. Bandyopadhyay also offered insights into how the bond markets can be strengthened and the path ahead for Indian financial markets in the coming years.

Mr. Sudip Bandyopadhyay,
Group Chairman, Inditrade (JRG) Group of Companies;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 12, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

21st Century Housing Solutions: Lessons from Radiance Realty

On Friday, April 5, we had a fascinating session by Mr Madan Narayanaswamy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Radiance Realty, a leading residential real estate conglomerate with a turnover of 1000 crores.

Mr. Madan Narayanaswamy,
CEO Radiance Realty Developers;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 05, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

WOMEN IN AGRIBUSINESS: A JOURNEY TO EMPOWER

On March 29, we had a fascinating session by Mrs Annu Kanwar Kanawat a dynamic agri-entrepreneur, who hails from the conservative yet illustrious Sisodia Rajput family in Bhilwara, Rajasthan.

Mrs. Annu Kanwar Kanawat,
Farmer, Entrepreneur;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 29, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

BUILDING INDIA: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL IMPACT SECTOR

On Friday, March 22, we had an engaging session by Ms Anu Prasad, Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS). During the session, Ms Prasad explored how the

Ms. Anu Prasad
Founder & CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 22, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

Transformational Science Leadership: Lifetime Lessons from Dr. Mashelkar

On March 15, we had an insightful session by Dr. R A Mashelkar, a top scientist and former Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
FRS, Former Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR);

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 15, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

LITIGATION IN INDIA: A PRACTITIONER'S PERSPECTIVE

On March 8, we had an insightful session by Mr J Sai Deepak, Advocate, Supreme Court of India. Mr Sai Deepak offered a nuanced and insightful overview of the intricacies, challenges, and opportunities inherent in the Indian litigation system. From navigating procedural hurdles to advocating for clients, he provided deep insights on the realities of litigation practice in India. His insights are invaluable for both aspiring and seasoned legal professionals.

Mr. J Sai Deepak
Advocate, Supreme Court of India;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 08, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

Resilience Skills in the VUCA World

On Friday, March 1, we had an insightful session on Resilience by Dr Swaminathan Mani, Vice President, Tech Mahindra.

Dr. Swaminathan Mani
Vice President, TechMahindra;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 01, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

HOW TO MAKE OURSELVES MUCH MORE INTERSTING: AN IDEAS SESSION

On Friday, Feb 24, we had an insightful session by Prof BJ Rao, Vice Chancellor of University of Hyderabad. The session was moderated by Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Prof. B J Rao
Vice Chancellor, Univversity of Hyderabad

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 23, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

BALD IS BEAUTIFUL: FOR A CAUSE

On February 9, we had an engaging session by Ms. Chaya D. She shared her inspiring journey of compassion and empowerment in the face of adversity, and how she has been making a difference and spreading the message that "Bald is Beautiful."

Ms. D Chaya
Educator

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 9, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

BIOMIMICRY LEARNING FROM NATURE

On Friday, February 2, we had a fascinating webinar by Mr Tharun Kumar, the founder and CEO of ECOSTP. This company has introduced a pioneering sewage treatment technology that replicates the digestive system of a cow. ECOSTP’s goal is to naturally reclaim every drop of wastewater. The company has already successfully reclaimed over 2 billion liters of sewage.

Mr. Tharun Kumar
Founder and CEO, ECOSTP Technologies

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 2, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

HOLISTIC LEARNING MODELS: CULTIVATING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP

On Friday, January 26, we had a very insightful session by Mr Manish Jain, Chief Beaver, Shikshantar.

Mr. Manish Jain
Chief Beaver, Shikshantar;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 26, 2024, 6.30 PM (IST)

WATER GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: ISSUES AND INSIGHTS

On Friday, January 19, we had a short but deeply insightful session by Dr. Rajendra Singh, widely recognized as

Dr. Rajendra Singh
Founder, Tarun Bharat Sangh (Waterman of India);

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 19, 2024, 3.30 PM (IST)

RTI AND CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE

On Friday, December 29, we had an insightful session by Dr Madabhushanam Sridhar Acharyulu. He spoke about the Right to Information

Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar
Former Central Information Commissioner, Govt. of India;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 29, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

BUILDING A DATA-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION

On Friday, Dec 22, we had a very interesting session by Mr Krishna Pera, an experienced IT and Data Analytics professional. Mr Pera

Mr. Krishna Pera
Partner, Data by Choice LLP

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 22, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

"FINANCE 2.0: THE PROMISES AND THE PITFALLS"

On Dec 15, we had an insightful conversation with Ms J Sandhya, Group CFO of Narayana Health. In her session

Ms Sandhya J
Group CFO, Narayana Health

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 15, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

KEY RISKS FOR 2024

On Friday, December 8, we had a fascinating session by Mr M R Raghu, investment banker, big picture observer and economic advisor.

Mr. M R Raghu
CEO of Marmore Mena Intelligence & Economic Advisor to Kuwait Financial Center, Markaz;

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 08, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

GROWTH IN UNCERTAIN TIMES: FROM INDIVIDUAL TO INSTITUTIONAL

On Friday, Dec 1, we had a very insightful conversation with Mr Anil Bhasin.

Mr. Anil Bhasin
Author Motivational Speaker and Former President, Havells India Ltd.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 01, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

INFLUENCE POSITIVELY - MEDITATION FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

On Friday, November 24, we had an insightful session by Dr Kamlesh Patel. The topic was INFLUENCE POSITIVELY-MEDITATION FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP.

Dr. Kamlesh D Patel (Daaji)
Founder, The Heartfulness Institute

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 24, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL TECHNOLOGIST

On November 17, we had an insightful session by Dr Moshe Y. Vardi . He spoke on “How to be an ethical technologist.”

Prof. Moshe Y Vardi
Professor in Computational Engineering, Rice University,

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 17, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

"UNDERSTANDING THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE OF DIGITAL MARKETS:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES"

On Friday, Nov 10, we had an insightful session by Dr K D Singh, Director of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Dr K D Singh
Director (Law) in Digital Markets & Data Unit,
Competition Commission of *India (CCI)

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 10, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

WHY ARE CYBER CRIMINALS
A STEP AHEAD OF US, MOST TIMES?

On Friday, October 20, we had an insightful session by Dr K Rama Subramaniam, Group CEO of Valiant Technologies Group and an expert

Dr. Rama Subramaniam
Director & CEO
Valiant Technologies Group

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 20, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

Political Correctness and the Spirit of
Free Enquiry: Navigating a Difficult Terrain

On Friday October 13, we had a thought-provoking session by Prof Rohit Dhankar, former Professor and Director of School of Education in

Prof.Rohit Dhankar
Founder Secretary,
Digantar Shiksha Evam Khelkud Samiti

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 13, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

Reflections from a Tech Entrepreneur:
Jiddu Krishnamurti Revisited

On October 6, we had the 123rd WiseViews Leadership Conversation with Mr Vishwanath Alluri,

Mr.Vishwanath Alluri
Founder, IMImobile
Secretary, Krishnamurti Foundation India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 06, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

LEADERSHIP MANTRAS
FROM RAJNIKANTH

On Friday, September 29, we had an interesting conversation with Mr PC Balasubramanian, an author and entrepreneur.

Mr P C Balasubramanian
Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 29, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDIA'S G20 PRESIDENCY:
WHAT NEXT FOR INDIA?

On Friday, September 22, 2023, we had a fascinating session by Lord Karan Billimoria. Lord Bilimoria is

Lord Karan Bilimoria
CBE, DL, FCA, FRSA
Member, House of Lords, UK

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 22, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

Leveraging Grassroots Creativity for LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment

On Friday, September 15, we had an insightful session by Brigadier P. Ganesham, a decorated veteran of our Defence Forces.

Brig.P.Ganesham, VSM (Retd.)
Founder President, Palle Srujana

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 15, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

YOUR LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT YOU:
FOSTER IT

On Friday, September 8, we had a fascinating session by Gezim Gashi.

Mr. Gezim Gashi
Entrepreneur, Author

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 08, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

LIFE IS A MARATHON: BUILDING HEALTH FOR WEALTH

On Friday, September 1, we had an insightful session by Dr Sunita Godara, a distinguished international athlete

Dr. Sunita Godara
Former Asian Marathon Champion & Wellness Coach,
Founder, Health Fitness Trust

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 01, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

SOUND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT: BUILDING SAFE TO FAIL CULTURE

On Friday, August 25, we had a very insightful session by Mr Sumant Batra, a globally renowned lawyer with three decades of

Mr. Sumant Batra
President, Insolvency Law Academy

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Aug. 25, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

LEADERSHIP: THE IKIGAI WAY

On Friday, August 11, we had a fascinating session by Ms Nupur Tewari

Ms. Nupur Tewari
Transformation & Mindfulness Coach

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Aug. 11, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDIAN CINEMA: CONTRIBUTION BEYOND THE CAST

On Friday, August 4, we had a very engaging session by Ms Asha Batra

Ms.Asha Batra
Founder Trustee, Indian Cinema Heritage Foundation Head,
Cinemaazi Research Centre

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Aug. 04, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

EFFECTIVE COACHING FOR TEAMS: A PRACTITIONER'S PERSPECTIVE

On Friday, July 28, we had a very engaging session by Prof Eric Zackrison.

Dr.Eric J.Zacrison
Leadership Coach and Prof.at UCSB

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 28, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

GET HIGH - COACH YOURSELF FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP

On Friday, July 14, we had an insightful session by Ms Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh.

Ms.Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh
CFO turned Business/Leadership Coach

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 14, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

WHITE COLLAR FRAUD: PATTERNS & PREVENTION

On Friday, July 7, we had an engaging session by former IPS officer, Mr V. V. Lakshmi Narayana. The full session can be accessed at:

Mr.VV Lakshmi Narayana, IPS(Retd.)
Founder, Join Development Foundation

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 07, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

BUILDING A MASS ENTREPRENEURSHIP MOVEMENT

On Friday, June 30, we had a very important session by the well-known entrepreneur, Mr Madan Padaki.

Mr.Madan Padaki
Founder & CEO,1Bridge
Co-founder,Global Alliance for
Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME)

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 30, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

FISCAL PRUDENCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

On Friday, June 23, we had a fascinating session by Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, former IAS officer and social activist. The full session is available at:

Dr.Jayaprakash Narayan IAS (Retd.)
General Secretary,
Foundation for Democratic Reforms

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 23, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

MAKING THINGS HAPPEN IN THE GOVERNMENT

Many of us are cynical about whether the government machinery can be made to move at all. But a lot can happen in the government. Former IAS officer, Mr Anil Swarup explained how this is possible.

Mr. Anil Swarup, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, Govt. of India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 16, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

STRATEGIC THINKING: The Dragon Vs The Elephant

On Friday, June 9, we had a fascinating session by Air Marshal Anil Khosla, the former Vice Chief of Air Staff. He spoke about India-China relations. As he explained, dealing with China is as much a mind game as a real conflict.

Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd.)
PVSM AVSM VM
Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 09, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

DIGNITY THROUGH SPORTS: CREATING INTERNATIONAL SPORTSPERSONS FROM INDIAN GRASSROOTS

On Friday, June 2, we had an inspiring session by Mr. Suheim Sheikh, the President and Chief Coach at the YCH Sports Foundation (the erstwhile Yacht Club of Hyderabad). Mr. Sheikh is also a Council Member of the Yachting Association of India, the flagship body for sailing in India.

Mr.Suheim Sheikh
Founder President, The Yacht Club of Hyderabad

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 02, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

THE PRIMARY JOB OF LEADERSHIP

On May 26, we had an engaging session by Mrs K Madhavi Latha. Here are the highlights.

Mrs. Madhavi Latha
CEO, Virinchi Hospitals

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 26, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

INDIA'S INNOVATION JOURNEY SINCE 1947

On Friday, May 19, we had a very interesting session by Dr Dinesh Sharma. Dr Sharma spoke about “India’s Innovation Journey Since 1947”. The entire session can be accessed on the following link:

Dr. Dinesh C Sharma
Journalist and Author

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 19, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE & DISASTER RELIEF

On Friday, May 19, we had a fascinating session by Air Marshal C Hari Kumar. Throughout the session, Air Marshall Hari Kumar provided the big picture as well as the detailed planning that is involved in humanitarian relief and disaster relief (HADR). The session was packed with inspiring stories. We got deep insights not how the defense services work and also what goes into a successful relief effort.

Air Marshal C Hari Kumar
PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM (Retd)
Strategist, Military Tactician, Aerospace Leader

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 12, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

SHAPING CAREERS IN FINANCE: PERSPECTIVES FROM SERVIES AND MANUFACTURING

On May 5, we had an insightful conversation with Ms Guna Thantry, who has been the CFO of Schenck Process for the past eight years. Schenck Process is a German MNC, which provides materials handling/ engineering solutions to customers in Industries like Cement, Steel, Mining, Food, Chemicals and Plastics. Schenck manufactures the equipment at its factories located in Bengaluru and Gurgaon.

Ms.Guna Thantry
CFO, Schenck Process India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 05, 2023, 6.30 PM (IST)

ADVANCING DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM IN INDIA: ROLE OF ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY

On Friday, April 28, we had a very insightful session by Dr G Sateesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to the Raksha Mantri. Dr Reddy spoke about advancing the defence ecosystem in India.

Dr.G.Satheesh Reddy
Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister,
Govt. of India.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 28, 2023, 6:00 PM (IST)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EMPATHY AND EQUITY

On Friday, April 21, we had a very engaging webinar by Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld.

Dr.Annurag Batra
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief,
BW Businessworld & e4m

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 21, 2023, 6:00 PM (IST)

FROM UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE TO UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE

On Friday, April 14, 2023, ICFAI hosted a fascinating webinar by the renowned heart surgeon and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty.

Dr.Devi Prasad Shetty
Chairman & Executive Director,
Narayana Health

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 14, 2023, 6:00 PM (IST)

GETTING TO OUTCOMES IN EMPLOYABILITY: WHAT HAS WORKED AND WHAT HASN'T?

On April 7, we had an engaging session by Mr Shrikanth Sinha, the CEO of TASK, the Telangana Academy for Skills & Knowledge.

Mr.Shrikant Sinha
CEO, Telangana Academy for Skills & Knowledge (TASK)

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Apr. 07, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

INNOVATION FOR IMPACT: What should Telangana do?

On Friday, March 31, we had a fascinating session by Mr Ajit Rangnekar. This was the 98th session under the ICFAI WiseViews series. Mr Rangnekar shared his views on entrepreneurship and innovation. He explained what we should be doing to solve the important problems of the world with a special focus on sustainability and climate change.

Mr. Ajit Rangnekar
Director General, RICH

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar 31, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

CUSTOMER IN THE BOARDROOM

On Friday, March 24, we had a very engaging session by Mrs Rama Bijapurkar.

Ms. Rama Bijapurkar
Author & Thought Leader

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar 24, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH BLOCKCHAINS AND A NEW LEADERSHIP MINDSET

Mr. Pratik Gauri
Founder & CEO, 5ire

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar 17, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

STORY OF INDIA'S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM: FROM INDEPENDENCE UNTIL NOW

On March 10, we had a very insightful session by Mr TN Hari, the Co-founder of the Artha School of Entrepreneurship.

Mr. TN Hari
Co-founder, Artha school of Entrepreneurship

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar 10, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

WHY SHOULD ORGANISATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND BRANDS HAVE PURPOSE?

On Friday, March 3, we had a very insightful session by Mr KV Sridhar.

Mr.K V Sridhar aka Pops
Global Chief Creative Officer, Nihilent Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Hyper Collective

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar 03, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

From Failure to Success: The Power of a Growth Mindset

On Friday, February 24, as part of the WiseViews series, we had a very interesting session by Mr Viiveck Verma the CEO of Upsurge Global.

Mr.Viiveck Verma
Founder, upsurge

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 24, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

The Future of Work: Jobs That AI Can't Replace

On Friday, February 17, we had a highly insightful session by Dr Arunabh Singh, the Director of Nehru World School, Ghaziabad. Dr Singh spoke about the impact of AI on jobs. He also shared his perspectives on education, the role of the teacher and how we should mould young minds.

Dr.Arunabh Singh
Director, Nehru World School

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 17, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

A Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

On Friday, February 10, we had a very engaging session by Mr Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), the Chief Executive Officer of T-Hub.

Mr.M.Srinivas Rao
CEO, T-Hub

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 10, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

REIMAGINING AGRICULTURE. REDEFINING INNOVATION.

On Friday, February 3, we had a very impactful session by a young entrepreneur, Mr Sathya Raghu. Along with his colleagues, Sathya is trying to transform Indian farming and improve the lives of the farmers.

Sathya Raghu
Co-founder and President of Kheyti and CosmosGreen

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 03, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION: Agility and Transformation

On Friday, January 27, we had a fascinating session by Dr Mario Schimdt, Managing Director of Lingel Windows.

Dr. hc. Mario Schmidt
Managing Director, Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan 27, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

Mapping Career Aspirations with Market Trends & Developmental Needs: A Case of Telangana Higher Education Space

On January 20, 2023, we had a fascinating session by Mr Navin Mittal,IAS, the Commissioner of Collegiate Education and Technical Education of Telangana.

Sri. Navin Mittal
IAS, Commissioner, Collegiate Education & Technical Education, Govt. of Telangana

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan 20, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

USE OF AI IN DECIPHERING CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

On Friday, January 13, 2023, we had a fascinating session by Prof Praveen Kopalle of the Tuck School of Business.

Prof Praveen Kopalle
Chair of Marketing Area, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan 13, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

ASSESSING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA'S TOWNS: The Journey of Chirayu Power

Karan Chopda is a renewable energy expert and proficient in renewable energy solution design and development.

Mr. Karan Chopda
Founder Director, Chirayu Power Pvt. Ltd. Moderators

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan 07, 2023, 6:30 PM (IST)

INDIA IN 2047

What will India look like in 2047? What kind of changes can we expect in the next 25 years?

Mr. V. Pattabhi Ram
Author, Public Speaker, Teacher & CA

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 30, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

THE EVOLVING ROLE OF THE CFO IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

On Friday, Dec 23, we had an interesting webinar by Ms Suchitra Rajagopalan, a senior Finance executive with Volvo.

Ms. Suchitra Rajagopalan
Director, Financial Control & Accounting, Volvo Group, Australia

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 23, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

BUILDING A NEW CATEGORY IN FOOTWEAR: NEEMAN'S DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

On Friday, Dec 16, we had an interesting conversation with Mr Taran Chhabra, cofounder of Neeman’s Shoes. Mr Chhabra explained how Neeman’s has redefined the market, embraced sustainability and designed customer friendly shoes that are in great demand today.

Mr. Taran Chhabra
Founder & CEO, Neeman's Shoes

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 16, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

TRANSFORMING THE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM TO PROPEL INDIA'S EMERGENCE AS AN INNOVATION-LED ECONOMY

On Friday, December 9, we had a fascinating conversation with Mr Jayant Krishna as part of the ICFAI WiseViews Series.

Mr. Jayant Krishna
CEO, FAST India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 09, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

The Triumph of Cafe Niloufer

On December 2, we had a fascinating conversation with Mr A Babu Rao and his son A Shashank, the owners of Café Niloufer. They shared the evolution of one of Hyderabad’s most iconic brands and their future expansion and growth plans.

Mr. A Babu Rao
Founder, Cafe Niloufer

Mr. A Shashank
Managing Director, Cafe Niloufer

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 02, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

The Indian Culinary Landscape: Perspectives & Potentials

On Friday, Nov 25, we had a very interesting session by Chef Sudhakar N Rao, founder Director / Principal of the Culinary Academy of India. He is the first person to author a book on the authentic cuisine of Telangana, called Aromas of Telangana. The book is still not on sale and only complimentary copies are being distributed.

Chef Sudhakar N Rao
Founder Director,
Culinary Academy of India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 25, 2022, 6:30 PM (IST)

CORPORATE TURNAROUND THROUGH LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

On Friday, November 18, we had an engaging session by Mr R V Sridhar, a senior executive of Arcelor Mittal and an experienced steel industry professional.

Mr RV Sridhar
Executive Director - Downstream at
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited
(AM/NS India)

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 18, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

India@75, Parliament@70

On Friday, November 11, we had a fascinating session by Dr MR Madhavan, co-founder and president of PRS Legislative Research.

Mr.M R Madhavan
President, PRS Legislative Research

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 11, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Family Business Evolution: The Story Of Pragati Offset

On Friday, November 4, we had a very informative session by Mr Narendra Paruchuri, CEO of Pragati Offset as part of the ICFAI WiseViews Leadership Conversations Series.

Mr. Narendra Paruchuri
CEO, Pragati Offset Printers

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 04, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Space, Technology & Society - Lessons From Isro

On Friday, October 21, we had an inspiring session by Dr A S Kiran Kumar, former chairman of ISRO. The session was moderated by Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Dr.A S Kiran Kumar
Former Chairman, ISRO

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 21, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Self Care For Empathetic Leadership

On Friday, Oct 14, we had the 76th session in the ICFAI WiseViews series. The speaker was Sister Shivani of the Brahma Kumaris. The full recording of the session is available at:

Sister BK Shivani
from Brahma Kumaris

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 14, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Electric Vehicles In India: Priorities And Pitfalls

On Friday, October 7, we had a very inspiring session by Mr Uday Narang, head of the Anglian Omega Group and an evangelist for electric vehicles. Mr Narang spoke about the electric vehicle opportunity in India and how his company is contributing to sustainability and green living.

Mr.Uday Narang
Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 07, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Medical Technology Innovation In India: Potential And Pitfalls

On September 30, we had a fascinating session by Dr. Jitendra Sharma, the Managing Director & Founder CEO of the Visakhapatnam based Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) Asia’s first medical devices manufacturing park.

Dr. Jitendra Sharma
MD & Founder CEO, AP MedTech Zone (AMTZ);

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 30, 2022, 4:30 PM (IST)

Your Customers Are Talking About You On Social Media Are You Listening?

On Friday, Sep 23, we had a highly engaging session by Mr Ram Bhamidi, an Entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Radarr.com. A B2B SaaS platform based out of Singapore and Bangalore, Radarr helps businesses get actionable signals from social media data.

Mr.Ram Bhamidi
Co-founder & CEO Radarr.com

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 23, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Decoding The Digital Jungle

On Friday, September 16, we has a very insightful session by Mr Vikas Chawla, a digtal marketing expert, entrepreneur, author and angel investor and co founder of Social beat. With a 300+ member team, Social Beat is amongst India’s fastest growing digital marketing solutions companies and a trusted digital growth partner for leading brands and hyperscaling startups in India. The full recording is avaliable at:

Mr.Vikas Chawla
Co-founder, Social Beat

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 16, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

How To Manage Your Life And Career - The Chanakya Way

On Friday, September 9, we had an engaging session by Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai. The session was well moderated by our R Prasad and Sudhakar Rao. Here is the link to the entire session:

Dr.Radhakrishnan Pillai
Founder & Director -
Chanakya International Institute of
Leadership Studies

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 09, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Unlocking Ideas And Inspiration Via Qualitative Research

On Friday, Sep 2, we had a very highly insightful session by Ms Nirupama Kaushik who leads the Qualitative research and Innovation practice at Brandscapes. The full session can be viewed at:

Ms.Nirupama Kaushik
Consulting Partner,
Brandscapes Worldwide

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sep. 02, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Active Career Management - Take Charge of Your Professional Growth

On August 26, we had a highly engaging session on Active Career Management by Ms. Uma Kasoji. The full webinar can be accessed at:

Ms.Uma Kasoji
Co-founder - The Star in Me
Member - Board of Governors -
IIM Kozhikode

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 26, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Life Of A Brand - Sustaining In An Ever Changing Eco System

On Friday, August 19, we had a highly insightful session by Mr. Dhruba Mukherjee, CEO of the Ananda Bazar Group. Mr. Mukherjee spoke about brands, what makes them succeed, how they can sustain themselves and why they fail.

The session was very ably moderated by our Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Mr. Dhruba Mukherjee
CEO, ABP Group

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 19, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

How Business Failures Can Lead To Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur and Investor

On Friday, August 13, we had an engaging session by Mr Chandu Nair, a serial entrepreneur. Mr Nair’s mission in life is to help entrepreneurs to succeed. He plays three roles: Mentor/angel investor in the early stages of the lifecycle, Growth advisor in the next stage and an investment banker who can facilitate the sale of the company in the later stage of the life cycle.

Mr. Chandu Nair
Entrepreneur & Investor

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 12, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Gamification in E-Commerce: Opportunitiea & Challenges

On Friday, August 5, we had an insightful session by Mr Rajesh Dembla, a serial entrepreneur and investor in many start-ups. Mr Rajesh is trying to create a new paradigm in ecommerce through gamification.

Mr. Rajesh Dembla
Entrepreneur, Investor & Speaker
Founder, Bidzapp.in

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 05, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Assessing India's Policy and the Impact of the Conflict on Global Economy

On Friday, July 29, we had a very insightful session by Ms. Suhasini Haidar, the Diplomatic Editor of The Hindu, one of India’s oldest and most respected national dailies. Ms Haidar shared her perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the larger implications.

Ms. Suhasini Haidar
Diplomatic Editor - The Hindu

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 29, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

How to Build Iconic Brands by Applying New Advances in Brain Sciences

On Friday, July 22, we had a fascinating session by Mr. Sandeep Dayal, a marketing expert and currently the Managing Director of the Chicago based strategy consulting firm, Cerenti Marketing Group. He is the author of the latest bestseller “Right Between the Ears – How to Use Brain Science to Build Epic Brands.” The topic of the webinar was: Using brain science to build iconic brands.

Mr. Sandeep Dayal
Managing Director,
Cerenti Marketing Group,
Chicago

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 22, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Accelerating your Career Journey to the Top Business Leader's Perspective

On Friday, July 8, we had a very important session by Ms Manisha Saboo, an Associate Vice President and Delivery Head at Infosys, responsible for delivery of software testing projects for the Financial Services clients of the company across Europe, Asia and Oceania.

Ms. Manisha Saboo
Campus Head,
Infosys Hyderabad SEZ
President, HYSEA

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 08, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

The Evolution of Media: Potential and Pitfalls for Marketers

On Friday, July 1, we had an engaging webinar by Ms Apurva Purohit, the 62 nd webinar in the ICFAI Wise Views series. The topic was:” The evolution of media: the potential and pitfalls for marketers.” The session was moderated by Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Ms.Apurva Purohit
Co-funder Aazol Ventures,
Business woman & Best Selling Author

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 01, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Online Platforms for Social Good: Potential and precaution

On Friday, June 24, we had a very insightful session by Mr Bhaskar Enaganti. Mr. Bhaskar Enaganti is a serial entrepreneur who has been featured in the book ‘Icons of Indian IT’ authored by Prof. Sadagopan, Director of IIIT Bangalore.

Mr. Bhaskar Enaganti
Founder & CEO, SociallyGood

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 24, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Transformative Learning: Integrating the Heart, Mind and Body

On Friday, June 17, we had a fascinating session by Mr Lobsang Phuntsok, Founder and Director, Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community. Mr. Phuntsok’s work is focused on transformative education, sustainable development, and social entrepreneurship.

Lobsang Phuntsok
Founder & Director,
Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 17, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

From UPI to CBDC: The Rise & Rise of Digital Money

On Friday, June 10, we had a fascinating session by Dr Santanu Paul, the founder and chief executive of TalentSprint, a digital upskilling and bootcamp platform for professionals in search of deep and disruptive skills.

Dr. Santanu Paul
Founder, CEO & MD - TalentSprint

Prof. R. Prasad
Director-Academic Wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director-Branding, ICFAI Group

  June 10, 2022, 4:00 PM (IST)

Energy Storage Solutions: The Way Ahead

On Friday, June 3, we had a fascinating session by Dr Rashi Gupta, fondly known as “Batterywali of India.” She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, a name to reckon with in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. Dr Gupta is widely considered a pioneer in the manufacturing of Advanced Lithium Batteries in India.

Dr.Rashi Gupta
Founder & MD.Vision Mechatronics

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 03, 2022, 4.00 PM (IST)

WHY GOOD COMPANIES FAIL?

On Friday, June 3, we had a fascinating webinar by Dr. Jagdish Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at the Goizueta Business School, Emory University, and Atlanta GA. The theme of Dr Sheth’s talk was “Why do good companies fail?”

Prof.Jagdish Sheth
Renowned Scholar & Internationally
Recognized Thought Leader

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 27, 2022, 7:30 PM

AI Powered Atmanirbharta

On Friday, May 20, we had a very insightful session by Dr SS Mantha, former Chairman of AICTE. He explained some of the subtle nuances of Artificial Intelligence and how it is shaping individuals, industries, education and society. Dr Mantha also raised some thought-provoking questions and shared his perspectives on how AI will evolve in the coming years.

Dr. S S Mantha
Former Chairperson, AICTE

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 20, 2022, 7:30 PM

CASE STUDIES: Business Practice, Research & Learning

On Friday, May 13, we had an insightful session by Mr. Richard McCracken, Director, The Case Centre. Mr Richard McCracken has been serving as the Director of The Case Centre since March 2008 and oversees The Case Centre's global operations from its UK office.

Mr. Richard McCracken
Director, The Case Center, UK

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 13, 2022, 7:30 PM

CARE vs CURE Implications for Maternal & Child Healthcare Management

On Friday, May 6, we had an inspiring and fascinating session by Dr Evita Fernandez, the head of Fernandez Hospitals. Dr Fernandez spoke about the key issues in childbirth, how the mortality rate of mothers during childbirth can be brought down further and most importantly how more compassionate and cost effective healthcare can be provided to expectant mothers even in the rural areas with the help of midwives. Here is the link to the whole session:

Dr. Evita Fernandez
Chairperson - Fernandez Foundation

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  May 06, 2022, 7:30 PM

Innovation in Digital Entertainment: Trends & Opportunities

On April 29th we had a very engaging session by Mrs Megha Tata, Managing Director, South Asia for Discovery. In a very engaging style, she spoke about the evolving trends in the entertainment industry and then responded patiently to various questions.

Ms. Megha Tata
Managing Director-South Asia,
Warner Dros. Discovery

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  April 29, 2022, 7:30 PM

Sports as a Social Mission: The Case of Slum Soccer

On Friday, April 22, we had a fascinating session by Prof Vijay Barse whose life’s mission is to change the lives of underprivileged youth living in slums through football.

Mr.Vijay Barse
Founder, Slum Scoccer

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  April 22, 2022, 7:30 PM

Entrepreneurial Potential in Traditional Indian Foods: The Case of Nei Native

Nitya Ganapathy is a Media Marketing and Sales professional with 22 years of work experience across companies like Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd., Viacom18 and TV Today. She founded Nei Native a luxury Superfoods and Consumables venture in May 2021. Nei Native offers homemade, handcrafted ghee made using a traditional family recipe. The family enterprise also offers filter coffee powder, and thirattipaal, a Tamil dessert and aims to launch more products this year.

Ms.Nitya Ganapathy
Founder & CEO
Nei Native

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  April 15, 2022, 7:30 PM

Chartered Aviation: The Journey of JetSetGo

Mrs. Kanika Tekriwal
Founder & CEO - JetSetGo

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  April 08, 2022, 7:30 PM

Leadership Lessons From The Journey To Mars

On Friday, April 1, we had a fascinating session by Dr K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman, ISRO. This was the 50th webinar in the ICFAI WiseViews series. A great speaker for a befitting occasion. Congratulations to Prasad and Sudhakar for keeping the ICFAI flag flying high for about a year now.

Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
Former Chairman, ISRO

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  April 01, 2022, 7:30 PM

LIFE OF A KUNG FU NUN: An Inspiration to Himalayans

On March 25, we had a very interesting webinar featuring Jigme Rupa Lhamo and Jigme Yangchen Ghamo. They are part of a group of young nuns from the ancient Drukpa lineage of Buddhism. These nuns have adopted Kung Fu as a way to build inner strength and confidence while championing gender equality.

Jigme Rupa Lhamo & Jigme Yangchen Ghamo
Kung Fu Nuns

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 25, 2022, 7:30 PM

When Food is Right Medicine is of No Need - Opportunities in Farming, Food Processing & Retail

On Friday, March 18, we had a very impactful session by Dr. Khadar Valli who has dedicated his life to building a healthy society. Dr Khadar Valli believes that the right kind of food, a simple lifestyle and the right agricultural practices are all that society needs to mend its ways and get itself into top health.

Dr. Khadar Valli
Millet Man

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 18, 2022, 7:30pm

From Child Labour to Education: Innovations from the Pandemic

Shantha Sinha is Professor (Retd), Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, former Chairperson National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Government of India, Founder Secretary Trustee of Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Foundation (M V Foundation) and India’s leading child rights activist of international repute.

Prof. Shantha Sinha
Former Chairperson-NCPCR
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 11, 2022, 7:30pm

Digital Transformation in the Financial World

On March 4, we had a very insightful session by Ms Sirisha Voruganti, Managing Director and head of Architecture, Data and Digital Technology for Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) at JP Morgan Chase (JPMC).

Ms. Sirisha Voruganti
Managing Director
JP Morgan Chase

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Mar. 04, 2022, 7:30pm

View the World with a Digital Tilt: The Brightcom Way

On Friday, Feb 25, we had a very insightful session by Peshwa Acharya, President of Brightcom. Peshwa spoke about the emerging trends in digital marketing and digital transformation. This was the 45th webinar in the ICFAI Wise Views series moderated by Prasad and Sudhakar week after week without a break.

Mr Peshwa Acharya
President, Group Strategy
Brightcom Group

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 25, 2022, 7:30pm

There's a Brand within You

Mrs Santha John was born in Munnar, Kerala and was educated in Delhi, Nainital, Chennai, Hyderabad and New York. She is the Founder- Director of CoachLife.asia and Associate Member of the International Institute of Coaching & Mentoring (IIC&M). A helpful and accessible person, Mrs. John has been informally coaching people all her life. But she wanted to learn it formally.

Ms.Santha John
Founder Director, Coachlife.asia
Former Chairperson Emeritus, JWT Mindset

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic Wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 18, 2022, 8.00pm

Sensory Branding Strategies: The Cream Stone Way

On Friday, Feb 11, we had the 43 rd session in the ICFAI WiseViews series of Leadership Conversations. The speaker was Mr Viren Shah, a young Hyderabad based entrepreneur. Viren spoke about how he has grown his ice creams business with a special focus on the sensory branding strategies that have played a key role in popularising his product.

Mr. Viren Shah
Director, Scoops Ice Cream &
Cream Stone Concepts

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 11, 2022, 7:30pm

ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE: Opportunities & Challenges in Defence Manufacturing Sector

On Friday, Feb 4, we had a fascinating session by Lt Gen AV Subramanian AVSM, VSM (Retd). Lt Gen Subramanian spoke about the evolution of India’s Defence Technological base and the journey towards Atmanirbharta. He explained briefly Indian Defense Eco System, the various initiatives and opportunities and the indigenous Science and Technology development through DRDO.

Lt Gen A V Subramanaian,
AVSM, VSM (Retd)
Former DG, Weapons & Equipment (Indian Army)

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Feb. 04, 2022, 7:30pm

Leadership for Social Purpose - The Case of Amala Akkineni

On Friday, January 28, 2022, we had a very engaging session by Mrs Amala Akkineni, movie star, dancer, celebrity and social worker. Mrs Amala was a picture of calm and composure as she first made a captivating presentation on her journey and then went on to answer the questions posed to her by Prasad and Sudhakar with patience and precision.

Ms.Amala Akkineni
Actor & Co-founder,
Blue Cross Hyderabad

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 28, 2022, 7:30pm

Environics: Applications for health & Well-being

Mr Poddar is a Civil Engineering graduate from IIT Delhi and has over 40 years of experience running various businesses. He got the idea for Synergy Environics in 1989 after the failure of his LPG cylinder manufacturing business. When he was told that he had violated Vaastu in his plant, Mr Poddar, with his training as an engineer, did not first buy the argument. Then he met Ganapathy Sthapathi and Krishna Bhatt, the famous architects.

Mr. Ajay Poddar
Founder & MD.Syenergy Environics

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 21, 2022, 7:30pm

"Emerging Tech for Social Good - The Case of Marut Drones"

On January 14, 2022, we had a very interesting session by Prem Kumar Vislawath, Founder & Chief Innovator at Marut Drones. Prem explained how his company is designing and deploying customized drones to solve some important social problems: mosquito eradication, afforestation, delivery of medicines and vaccines in remote areas, spraying pesticides in farms, etc.

Mr. Prem Kumar Vislawath
Founder & Chief Innovator, Marut Drones

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 14, 2022, 7:30pm

Brand Bheem Local Story Going Global

On January 7, 2022, we had a fascinating session by Rajiv Chilaka, the founder and CEO of Green Gold Animation which has created Chhota Bheem. This iconic character has become the mascot of the Indian animation industry, and today appeals to kids worldwide in its new global version, Mighty Little Bheem.

Mr. Rajiv Chilaka
Founder & CEO, Green Gold
Animation Creator of Chhota Bheem

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Jan. 07, 2022, 7:30pm

Formalising Entrepreneurship over a Cup of Tea

On December 31, 2021, we had a very engaging session by a young entrepreneur, Mr. Uday Srinivas Tangella. Uday is an engineer by profession, but entrepreneurship has always been his calling. Uday has taken up the near impossible challenge of providing premium quality tea to consumers at a price (Rs 10) which has never been achieved in the retail industry. His company Tea Time provides high quality tea to customers at an affordable price without cutting any corners.

Mr. Uday Srinivas Tangella
Founder & MD, "Tea Time"

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 31, 2021, 7:30pm

Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Leadership and Social Responsibility

On Dec 24, we had a fascinating session by Dr Varaprasad Reddy, Chairman of Shantha Biotech. Dr Reddy began his career as a research scientist with DRDO. He then worked with APIDC. After a short entrepreneurial stint with Hyderabad Batteries, he started his own venture, Shantha Biotech in 1992.His vision was to develop affordable vaccines that would meet international standards. In the last 30 years, Dr Reddy has pioneered the development of various vaccines.

Dr. K I Varaprasad Reddy
Founder, Shantha Biotechnics Limited

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 24, 2021, 7:30pm

Shaping Mindsets in Society: The Role of Art and Creativity

Mr Pattnaik was born in Puri, Odisha in India. He was the youngest of three brothers in his family. His childhood was full of hardships. The turning point came when Mr Pattnaik started sculpting images on sand from the age of seven. He has since designed hundreds of sand art and emerged as one of the globally renowned artists in this field.

Dr. Sudarsan Pattnaik
International Sand Sculptor President,
Lalit Kala Academy, Odisha

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 17, 2021, 7:30pm

Corporate India and the new focus on ESG

On Friday, December 10, we had a fascinating session by Dr Mukund Rajan, Chairman, ECube Investment Advisors, a first of its kind platform created in 2019 to catalyze ESG changes in India. Dr Rajan spoke about the evolving ESG landscape in India.

Dr. Mukund Rajan
Chairman, Ecube Investment Advisors

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 10, 2021, 7:30pm

People Performance Consulting

Mr T Muralidharan (TMD) is the founder and Chairman of three-decade old TMI Group. TMD holds a B. Tech from IIT-Madras (1979), Post- Graduation from IIM-Ahmedabad (1981) and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Osmania University (2021). He is a serial entrepreneur who has launched many successful start-ups.

Mr.T Muralidharan
Founder & Chairman, TMI Group

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Dec. 03, 2021, 7:30pm

Investing in India: New Investment Opportunities and Game Changers

On Friday, Nov 26, we had a fascinating session by Mr. Nilesh Shah, an ICFAI alumnus and founder of Envision Capital. Mr Shah completed his MBA from the prestigious Institute of Rural management, Anand and his CFA from ICFAI.

Mr. Nilesh Shah
Founder and CEO, Envision Capital

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 26, 2021, 7:30pm

Crisis in World Financial Management Implications for Growth for Indian Business

On Friday, November 19, we had a fascinating session by Mr Mohan Guruswamy, a well-known author, commentator and activist. Mr. Guruswamy spoke about how the world economy has evolved in the last 2000 years and how it will evolve in the years to come.

Mr. Mohan Guruswamy
Formerly Economic Advisor
to Govt of India

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 19, 2021, 7:30pm

From Idea to Implementation - Perspectives from a Spacetech Venture

On Friday, Nov 11, we had a fascinating webinar by Mr Pawan Kumar Chandana, cofounder of Skyroot Aerspace. This was the 30 th webinar in the WiseViews series.

Mr. Pawan Kumar Chandana
Co-Founder and CEO,
Skyroot Aerospace

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 12, 2021, 6:30pm

Finding Purpose: The Journey from Campus through Career

On Friday, Nov 5, 2021, we had the 29 th webinar in the ICFAI Wise Views series. The speaker was Mr. Leo Fernandez, the CEO and founder of Talent Ease. His purpose in life is creating tomorrow’s leaders today. The topic of the webinar was: Finding purpose: The journey from campus through career.

Mr. Leo Fernandez
Co-Founder and CEO,
TalentEse

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Nov. 05, 2021, 6:30pm

Leadership for Social Impact: Perspectives from Safai Karmacharis

On Friday, Oct 29, we had a fascinating session with one of India’s most remarkable leaders, Mr Bezwada Wilson. Mr Wilson is the National Convenor of the Safai Karmachari Andolan a human rights organization that has been campaigning for the eradication of manual scavenging.

Mr.Bezwada Wilson
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee
National Convenor, Safai Karmachari Andolon

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 29, 2021, 6:30pm

Ethics and Leadership: Perspectives from a Healthcare Entrepreneur

On Friday, Oct 22, we had a fascinating session by Mr Vikram Uppala, Cofounder of NephroPlus. Asia’s largest dialysis services provider. Founded in 2010, NephroPlus is today available in 4 countries, 165 cities and 265 centres. This venture has successfully mobilized four rounds of funding, adding up to $ 70 mn from VCs.

Mr. Vikram Vuppala
Founder & CEO, NephroPlus

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 22, 2021, 6:30pm

Against the headwinds, Leadership is a solo ride

On Friday, Oct 15, Dussera day, we had a very insightful session by Mr Deenanath Harapanahalli. This was the 26th webinar in the Wise Views Series hosted by Prasad and Sudhakar. These webinars have been broadcast every Friday evening, for the past 6 months without a break. Our complements to Prasad and Sudhakar on this phenomenal achievement.

Mr. Deenanath Harapanahalli
Founder and CEO, LifeCykul

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 15, 2021, 6:30pm

Ethics in Business is no Longer an Option

On Oct 8, we had the 25th webinar in the ICFAI wiseviews webinar series, featuring Mr. Peri Maheshwer, the CEO of Careers 360. As the company’s website mentions, Careers 360 integrates millions of student and institutional data points to make sophisticated recommendations and predictions that will help students to explore their interests and pursue careers aligned with their abilities.

Mr. Maheshwar Peri
Chairman & Founder, Career 360

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 08, 2021, 6:30pm

Transforming India's jewellery Value Chain: The Tanishq Way

On October 1, we had a fascinating webinar by Mr. Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s jewelry division which includes brands like Tanishq, Mia, Zoya and CaratLane. Titan’s jewelry division has a presence in 200 towns with more than 450 retail outlets and an outsourcing network that stretches across the country.

Mr. Ajoy Chawla
CEO, Jewellery Division, Titan Company Limited

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Oct. 01, 2021, 6:30pm

Learning to Leadership: From Rural to Global - Journey of Ravi Tangirala

On September 24, we had a very interesting session with Mr. Ravi Tangirala, a senior executive of Mass Mutual, the famous insurance company. Mr. Tangirala hails from Machilipatnam, near Vijayawada. He did his graduation at VIT and his post-graduation at the Tuck School of Business. Mr. Tangirala has 21 years of experience in various industries and reputed organizations including E*TRADE, the World Bank and the US Government.

Mr. Ravi Tangirala
Head, MassMutual India GCC

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sept. 24, 2021, 6:30pm

The Indian Edupreneur - Opportunities & Challenges in the New Normal - Learnings from the Journey of Career Launcher

On Friday, Sep 17, we had a very insightful session by Mr R Satya Narayanan, Chairman of CL Educate, a listed Edtech company. He has been a founder of well-known ventures in education like Career Launcher and Indus World Schools. Today, he is a much sought-after advisor in the field of education and entrepreneurship.

Mr. Satya Narayanan R
Founder & Chairman, CL Educate

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sept. 17, 2021, 6:30pm

Transforming a Heritage Business: The Journey of Paradise Biryani

On Friday, Sep 10, we had a very interesting webinar by Mr. Gautam Gupta, CEO of Paradise Biryani. Mr. Gupta is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Lucknow. Before joining Paradise, he worked with reputed companies like Reckitt Benckiser and ITC. Mr. Gupta has rich experience in the FMCG and Retail Pharma businesses. With Paradise since 2015, Mr. Gupta is trying to scale up and take global, a famous Indian brand.

Mr. Gautam Gupta
CEO, Paradise Food Court Pvt. Ltd

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sept. 10, 2021, 6:30pm

FROM A CATERPILLAR TO A BUTTERFLY: A NATURAL(S) STORY

With more than 600 salons spanning across the country, Naturals has become a trusted name in beauty and wellness for customers in India. The Chennai-based salon chain has also gone international with its operations in Dubai and is now seriously looking at the US. Naturals has converted what was considered a taboo activity (Barbers are looked down upon in India.) into an aspirational, lifestyle business. The founders aspire to make Naturals the number one salon in the world.

Mrs. K Veena & Mr. C K Kumaravel
Foundation, Naturals Salon

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  Sept. 03, 2021, 6:30pm

Innovation led Globalization and Diversification: The Journey of Cycle Pure Agarbathies

On Friday, August 27, we had a fascinating session by Mr. Arjun Ranga, CEO of Mysore based N Ranga Rao and Sons Pvt Ltd, famous for its Cycle brand Agarbattis (Incense sticks). Mr.Ranga did his engineering at Jayachamarajendra College of engineering, Mysore and his MBA from Thunderbird. He belongs to the third generation of the family which owns the business and took charge as CEO of one of the group companies, N Ranga Rao and Sons in 2005.

Mr. Arjun M. Ranga
CEO, N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 27, 2021, 6:30pm

Paradigm Shift in Indian Agriculture: Perspectives from an Agribusiness Leader

On Friday, August 20, we had a very insightful session by Mr. David J Lobo, Chairman of the Deejay Group, a pioneer in hybrid coconut breeding. The session was moderated by our Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Mr. David J. Lobo
Chairman, Deejay Group

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 20, 2021, 6:30pm

Nurturing Product Innovation in the New Normal

On August 13th, we had a very insightful session by Ms Suparna Mitra, CEO of the watches and wearables division of Titan. The topic was "Nurturing product innovation in the new normal."

Ms. Suparna Mitra
CEO, Watches & Wearables.
Titan Company Limited

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 13, 2021, 6:30pm

Reflections of a Technology Entrepreneur

On August 6th, we had a very insightful session "Reflections of a Technology Entrepreneur" by Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, the founder of Cyient, earlier known as Infotech enterprises.

Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy
Founder Chairman, Cyient Ltd.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  August 06, 2021, 6:30pm

The China Story - Lessons for Indian Industry

On July 30th we had a very interesting webinar by Dr Mrityunjay Athreya, the famous management thinker and consultant on how China has developed over the years and what India can learn from that country. This is the 14 th webinar in the ICFAI Wise views series. The webinar was moderated by our Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Dr. Mrityunjay Athreya
Leading Management Thinker

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 30, 2021, 6:30pm

"The Responsibility of Leadership"

On Friday July 23rd, we had a very insightful session by Ms. Vinita Bali, a senior corporate leader, associated with reputed organizations like Coca Cola, Cadbury and Britannia and worked in different countries across the world including the UK, Nigeria, South Africa, Latin America, the US and of course India. Ms. Bali did her Master’s in management from the University of Bombay and subsequently did another Masters from the Michigan State University.

Ms. Vinita Bali
Business Leader

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 23, 2021, 6:30pm

Building and Communicating a Public Image: Strategies for Working Professionals

On July 16th, we had an insightful session by Mr. LV Navaneeth the CEO of the Hindu Group Publishing Pvt Ltd. Mr. Navaneeth is an outstanding advertising and marketing professional who was with the Hindu between 1998 and 2006 and is now back again with India’s leading newspaper.

Mr. L.V. Navaneeth
CEO, The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 16, 2021, 6:30pm

Leadership, Life Lesson, Inspiration.

On July 12th, we had our 12th webinar in the ICFAI Online WiseViews series featuring Mr. Harish Bhat a senior executive of the Tata group. The session was moderated by our Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Mr. Harish Bhat
Brand Custodian, Tata Son

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 09, 2021, 6:30pm

Emerging Business Models & Opportunities for existing businesses in post pandemic world

On Friday, July 2, we had a fascinating session by serial entrepreneur, Krishnan Ganesh. Mr. Krishnan is a distinguished alumnus of Delhi University and IIM Calcutta. He has held senior level positions with Wipro, Bharati British telecom and HCL Ltd.

Mr. Krishnan Ganesh
Serial Entrepreneur, Growth story in and
promoter - BigBasket Portea Medical, HomeLand

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  July 02, 2021, 6:30pm

"The Big Bad World of Bad Money"

On June 25, we had an engaging webinar by Vivek Kaul, author, journalist and an alumnus of ICFAI. The webinar was moderated by Prof R Prasad and Prof Sudhakar Rao.

Mr. Vivek Kaul
Author, Columnist

Prof. R Prasad
Director - Academic wing, ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding, ICFAI Group

 nbsp; June 25^th, 2021, 6:30 pm

Role of Digital in Remagining Ops / Supply Chain

On Friday, June 18, we had a very insightful session by Prof Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur on how digital technologies are transforming the supply chain.

Prof. Janat Shah
Director, IIM Udaipur

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 18, 2021, 6:30 pm

The World of Brands in 2020s

On Friday, June 11, we had a very interesting session by Mr. Ramanujam Sridhar, the Founder CEO of brand-comm PR. He is an IIM Bangalore alumnus from the class of 1982. Mr. Sridhar was awarded “Distinguished Alumnus” by IIMB in the year 2010.

Mr.Sridhar Ramanujam
Founder, brand-comm

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 11, 2021, 5:00 pm

Start Ups - from Ideation to Scaling

On Friday, June 4, we had a very interesting session by Mr Ninad Karpe, Venture Capitalist, Partner in 100X, former CEO of Aptech and Managing Director of CA India.

Mr. Ninad Karpe
Venture Capitalist, Partner-100X
Former MD/CEO, Aptech Ltd

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

Mr. Sudhakar Rao
Director - Branding ICFAI Group

  June 04, 2021, 6:30 pm

Spring Back from Rejection Challenges

On Friday, May 28, we had a very insightful webinar featuring Dr Ambi Parameswaran, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta and an advertising industry veteran. He is currently an independent director on the boards of various reputed companies.

Dr. Ambi Parameswaran
Brand Strategist/Coach
Founder, Brand-Building

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  May 28, 2021, 6:30 pm

Healthcare Innovation during the Pandemic - Opportunities and Challenges

On Friday May 21, we had a very insightful session by Anu Acharya, CEO and founder of Map my Genome. A distinguished alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, Ms. Acharya spoke on “Healthcare innovations during the pandemic.”

Ms. Anu Acharya
CEO, Mapmygenome India Ltd.

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  May 21, 2021, 6:30 pm

Evolving from the First Gen Business - Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs

On May 14, we had an engaging webinar by Mr Devendra Surana, a leading Hyderabad based entrepreneur. Mr Surana is the CEO of Bhagyanagar India Ltd and an alumnus of IIM Bangalore and runs a charitable hospital. Mr Surana shared his insights and perspectives on what it means to be an entrepreneur and on what goes into building and running a successful business. The session was moderated by our R Prasad and Sudhakar Rao.

Mr. Devendra Surana
Managing Director, Bhagyanagr India Limited

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  May 14, 2021, 6:30 pm

The Mahabharata and the MBA: Lessons for the workplace

On May 7, we had a fascinating webinar by Prof V Raghunathan (Adjunct Professor, Schulich School of Business) who was with IIM Ahmedabad for 20 years and has also held senior level corporate positions in various companies including ING Vysya Bank. Prof Raghunathan has published several books and articles and is a widely acknowledged thought leader. A very articulate speaker, with an amazing command over his domain as well as language, he has a reputation for calling a spade a spade.

Dr.V. Raghunathan
Adjunct Professor, Schulich School of Business

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  May 07, 2021, 6:30 pm

Increasing Employability from Online MBA Programs in India

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee
Director, IIM, Kozhikode

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  April 30, 2021, 6:00pm

Relevance of an Online MBA in the Digital world

Prof.Sanjay Fuloria
Professor, ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad

Prof. R. Prasad
Director, Academic wing ICFAI Group

  April 23, 2021, 6:30pm