Duologues with Manish Sharma Duologues with Manish Sharma

In this episode with Anantha Padmanabhan, CEO of HarperCollins India, we discussed various aspects of the Indian reading community, including the growing interest in fiction, policies and infrastructure supporting publishers, and HarperCollins India's strong commitment to fostering a culture of active reading in India. Anantha also shares his bigger purpose in life, which is to make a meaningful impact by responding to the needs of the moment.
 
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This episode of Duologues was an insightful conversation with Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO of KPMG in India. Leading one of India's largest professional service networks, the discussion highlighted KPMG's expectations from the country, focusing on maximizing talent opportunities. The organisation is prioritising a vision centered on people, planet, and impactful partnerships to create a meaningful difference to the world. Yezdi stressed on the importance of agility and adapting to evolving business trends to thrive in a digital-first future.

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It's becoming more important to recognise the differences between mental health and mental illness and bridge the noticeable gap in awareness and understanding. Many people don't realise that reaching out for mental health care should be as straightforward as seeking help for physical health issues. In this episode of Duologues, I talk to Neha Kirpal from Amaha, who brings in a fresh lens to tackling these challenges. By integrating technology to make mental healthcare more affordable and accessible, she is bringing a meaningful difference through her efforts. 

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This episode brims with profound insights and captivating personal anecdotes. My guest, Mr. B. Santhanam, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, APAC & India, has not only steered the course of Saint-Gobain in India but, with a steadfast four-decade-long commitment to the group, has carved out a distinctive niche for the brand in the Indian market. As a leader who advocates for conscious capitalism, his definition of success lies in the intersection of people, profit, purpose, and the planet. This episode will offer an in-depth exploration of a leader's mindset and his approach to the realms of work, life, and business.

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Bringing a change at the grassroots requires people's participation. One where every citizen comes together to support the Government’s initiatives and boost the pace of progress. My guest for this episode of Duologues, Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is heading two of the most critical programmes for the Government – Swachh Bharat Mission Phase 2 (ODF Plus) and Jal Jeevan Mission. These programmes are working towards sustaining the momentum of safe sanitation, solid and liquid waste management and providing access to drinking water for every household in rural India. 

Our discussion revolved around understanding the government's role in addressing local issues, fostering a Jan Andolan (people's movement) to accelerate progress, and empowering women to take the lead as custodians of development.

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“My purpose has been to bring e-mobility to the masses and connect the last mile” - Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd.  

In this captivating discussion with Sulajja Firodia Motwani, we delved into her determined quest to expand the adoption of e-mobility and make it accessible and affordable for the last mile. We spoke about the potential of impactful partnerships to bring India to the forefront in the global e-mobility landscape and maximise our opportunities to lead this sustainable change. Listen to the full episode. 

You can also watch similar conversations with other inspiring leaders on Business, Life and Purpose on my Duologues YouTube channel. Feel free to write to me at manishsharmaduologues@gmail.com for any feedback or suggestions.