A home is the most treasured investment for any individual. People hustle throughout their lives to build their dream spaces. But owing to the constantly changing environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a property that meets the vast needs of millenials, it becomes important for having a single platform that caters to all such needs holistically.

InvestoXpert, is a leading company that not only provides in-depth consultation in the realm of real estate but also handles other supporting activities of loan assistance,decor, design, property leasing facilities to thousands of its customers.

In the words of its founder Vishal Raheja, it is to be noted that,” Fulfilling one’s own dreams is the goal of every individual but helping someone achieve their dreams takes a vision”.

Propelled by the similar mission and determination in mind, with his overarching experience in the real estate sector, Mr Vishal built the company which is today a major stakeholder in connecting individuals with tailored properties in and around their desired locations of Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore and Noida. Developing properties into livable spaces that outdo impeccability has always been the idea of Investo Xpert that is counted amongst the stalwarts of building spaces that lead by example.

As a visionary entrepreneur Vishal Raheja with his immaculate experience in real-estate and BFSI sector, is the individual behind the skyrocketing success of InvestoXpert who started the venture with an aim to incentivise individuals at getting closer to acquiring their dream property and redefining the industry with suitable contemporary solutions.

Throughout these years, InvestoXpert is playing an instrumental role in guiding and providing legal assistance related to real estate. Having led by a team of seasoned professionals and enablers, InvestoXpert has eased the process of asset creation for many and is committed to push the same in the future. The web portal of Investo Xpert offers a thorough, researched and updated database of real estate properties, created by their team of experts, to help the customers find practical and suitable options. In addition, the experts, guide the property seekers, both in India and abroad to find the right property, manage the procedures and formalities for renting or buying, finally helping them to move into their dream properties. Their associations with prominent developers like- Godrej, Lodha, Kolte Patil, Piramal, Omaxe, Prestige, Brigade, ACE, DLF & Shapoorji Pallonji, have enabled them to provide practical and spectacular property solutions to their customers.

In line with the Covid-19 precautionary measures, the firm has been providing fully sanitised homes to their customers. Not only this, the entire procedure from selecting from a range of breathtaking designs to installation and handling can be completed by customers from the safety of their smartphones, making property-seeking convenient and at-home services.

InvestoXpert is giving stellar performance in putting together a solution that meets the needs of the customers, the firm has scores of testimonials that speak volumes about the precision and scope of work due to which they have enabled skyrocketing growth and have become trailblazers in the real estate industry.

Dr. Chetan J. Shelke holds a B.E (CSE) degree where he later joined Government polytechnic and Dr. P.D.Polytechic as a faculty for two years and after obtaining his Master’s degree(M.E) in Information Technolgy from PRMIT, Badnera, SGBAU Amravati University. After a two-year stint in the college, Dr. Chetan joined the P.R.Pote(Patil) Group of Educational Institutes and worked as head of Dept (Information Technology) for 10 years, and obtained his  Ph.D. degree from Sant Gadge baba Amravati University, Amravati.

 He later shifted to university in Bangalore, where he now works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology. His areas of interest are Android Security, Network Security

He has presented and published more than 40  papers in national and international conferences/ journals in his areas of specialization). He specializes in writing Patents and has published 7 Patents. He has conducted various programs for students at different Colleges in his areas of specialization.  

Awards

• Awarded by ASTESJ and felicitated with Review Membership in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal.
• Bestowed with the ASR Membership by Asia Society of Researchers.
• Bestowed with the Merit certificate from the Amravati University.

• “Enhanced Secured Mobile Network Oriented Election Mechanism for Android Applications,” published in IJMCE. 

• “Android Platform User Location and Information package Transceiver” published in IJRECE.

• “A Survey on Different Attacks on Mobile Device and its Security” published in IJAIEM (ISS No: 2319-484). 

• “Traffic Sign Recognition Using Segmentation Algorithm” published in RTITRD.

Patents Publications

• Patent: Patent Publication date: 19/07/2019, Title of the invention: Method for Detecting and Restoration of the crack Digital  Images, Country Patent number:201921025348

• Patent: Patent Publication date: 01/06/2018, Title of the invention: SECURED FRAMEWORK AGAINSTAPPLICATION INSTALLATION ATTACKS, Country Patent number: 201821010943 filed on dated 25/03/18 and published on 01/06/18

• Patent: Publication date: 9/08/2019, Title of the invention: System of Heat Sink Motor Control For Consumer Electronic Devices Country Patent number:20191130347

•  Patent: Publication date: 9/08/2019, Title of the invention: System of Smart Multi-FunctionalTraffic Light Using organic Solar Cell, Country Patent number:201941029525

•  Patent: Publication date: 16/08/2019, Title of the invention: Method of Management of Computing Workload In the Networked Hosts Using Artificial Network, Country Patent number:201941032093

DST Project: Completed the project for blind people for The Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology in India

Books

•  Communication skill and Interview technique  Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited  (ISBN: 1973592983),2017
   
• Introduction to Computer Network(Amazon Digital Services LLC), December 18, 2017
   
•  Principals of Operating System, ISBN-10: 9387278417 Publisher: DnyanPath    Publication (INDIA) (2019)

It was not easy for Ssamridh S Aggarwal to navigate through choices and fixate on his career path, like any other young millennial; he was full of energy, passion and the will to try his hand at every opportunity that came his way. But, his bustling life took a turn when he got the responsibility of managing an event at his college. It was in this process that he realized his true call was events. His rollercoaster of a journey as an event manager started from there and today he is the COO of Livepixel Events International one of the country’s finest event management companies.

When asked about his venture Livepixel events international, Ssamridh said, “Live Pixel Technologies which happens to be our parent company are pioneers in the field of Entertainment technology they are known for colorization of Bollywood milestones, including ‘Mughal E Azam’ which happens to be India’s first movie to be colorized.” After making a mark for themselves in various segments of Entertainment technology, Live Pixel Technologies decided to venture into the Event Industry. “It happened to be a perfect opportunity for us to come together and I was given the job to form LivePixel Events International. Since its inception in 2019 Livepixel events International has catered to various MNCs and PSUs and has also successfully conceptualized and executed it’s IPs like Megaa Model.” said Ssamridh.

Having stepped into the professional industry at an age as young as Ssamridh did, it can get challenging and intimidating at times. Dealing with professionals that are senior in terms of age and work experience both, it often happens that younger players are not taken as seriously as they should be. “I remember once going to a renowned realtor for a meeting which was set by my partner and CEO of Live Pixel Technologies, Mr. Rajeev Dwivedi and I overheard the person saying that kids are now being sent in for meetings. The comment did not bother me and I just went ahead, focusing on my presentation, the client came onboard and we had a successful business alliance with them. I recently went to Ranchi for a presentation for a government project and it was a great compliment when one of the senior officers quoted that it’s really nice to see young people like you showing interest in government-related work.” Ssamridh said highlighting both sides of the coin.

When asked on how the Covid 19 situation changed the event industry, he said, “In January 2020 we had got news about Covid entering India but it did not seemed such a threat then and we assumed it to be a phase which will go away, but it started to get really troublesome when our office shut down and events stopped. It was a time when I even started questioning my decision of choosing event management over ICWA. I started thinking about the event industry not being a stable business. But then I realized it was time to think out of the box and explore other options and its then when we came up with Megaa Model which is an IP of Livepixel events international curated with the aim of providing a platform to young aspirants who dream of becoming a model. The success of Megaa model motivated us to explore more in the virtual space and it led to us curating events for various MNCs online, we even created Megaa Virtual Expo – a virtual exhibition platform which can provide people experience of a physical event but virtually. This is where I learnt that challenges can truly be changed into opportunities.” Virtual events are a feasible option wherein at a minimum expense; maximum audience can be catered to.

Ssamridh is someone who believes that life will throw us the sourest lemons and what we can do is take them and turn them into lip-smacking lemonade. On being asked about his role model, Ssamridh said, “M.S. Dhoni has always been seen handling situations in the best way possible; cool, calm and composed. Being a student of ICWA taught me a lot about management and the skills one needs to manage efficiently.” He also believes that a good leader is someone who knows how to walk along with his team. He works closely with his team of trained consultants and motivates them to present their thoughts to the table, he encourages them to get critical and analytical about every move and ensure there is a checklist of pros and cons for every decision they make as a team .because that is how he gets the best of every situation himself.

For someone like Ssamridh, who works in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and a hectic schedule, maintaining a work-life balance can be difficult. “For an event manager, it sometimes becomes very difficult to give time to family. The initial two years are very crucial as you are trying to make a mark for yourself in the industry and once things get streamlined it works in an automated manner. But definitely, there are times when it is difficult to take out time for your family even though you are under the same roof. I remember it was a work from a home module of working while Megaa Model was going on and I was locked up in a room glued to my system and phone executing the event, but whenever I can, I take out some quality time out of my schedule for my family and friends.”
When asked about his vision for LivePixel Events International he said how he sees his dream company which he founded alone standing strong with a team of 200-250 in the coming 5 years.

When asked to share some tips for upcoming event managers, Ssamridh said, “There is no such tip but yes I can share what I believe in. Three things one should always keep in mind are first and foremost one should always listen to your parents as they are your true well-wishers and will give you the best guidance. It was at the insistence of my parents that I applied for jobs in the event industry. While working for big names I understood the meticulous mechanism that goes behind the events and learned a lot through my experience and enhanced my skill. Learning from industry mentors as an employee made me industry-ready”.

“Secondly, event management does not mean a party rather it is the hard work and sweat that goes behind making the party a memorable experience for others. I made only 250 rupees when I did my first event. I slogged myself for 3 days, was lifting boxes and sleeping under the stage. Yes, I was exhausted but that feeling was also accompanied by the feeling of happiness and satisfaction of doing my job well. And that is my dream. Going to bed satisfied with my work. The most important thing that can keep us going through difficult times like these is to believe. Believe in yourself. Believe that you can do everything and take it one day at a time”, he further added.

By the end of 2021, the Indian Navy should have a 45,000-tonne indigenous INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and a 7,500-tonne Visakhapatnam class stealth guided-missile destroyer, bolstering its ability to protect and conquer the Indo-Pacific area.

Next year, the indigenous aircraft carrier and the INS Visakhapatnam will be commissioned into the Navy.

Former Western Navy commander said, “Contractual clauses come alive once the warship is handed over to Indian Navy but commissioning takes times as the vessel is to be tested by the Naval personnel for its capability,” 

Although the Chinese Navy commissioned three main battleships at Sanya in the Hainan naval facility in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the Cochin shipyard will begin final trials of the INS Vikrant before handing it over to the Indian Navy. The trials of the INS Visakhapatnam will be completed by Mazagon Dockyards, and the stealth destroyer will be delivered close to Indian Navy Day.

INS Vikrant will be equipped with two squadrons of MiG-29K fighters and ten Kamov Ka-31 helicopters, all of which will be powered by General Electric turbines. The aircraft carrier strike force will have a range of over 15000 kilometres and will be equipped with a Barak surface-to-air missile for aerial defence. Anti-ship and land-attack are the primary attack arms of the INS Visakhapatnam. Apart from torpedoes for anti-shipping, BrahMos cruise missiles

The third aircraft carrier, also known as INS Vishal, will now be seen as a replacement for the currently operating INS Vikramaditya, as the Indian Navy has decided to give priority to nuclear-powered conventional submarines in the future sea-warfare.

The Indian Navy’s capability will be bolstered next year when the INS Arighat, the country’s second ballistic missile nuclear submarine, is delivered to the Strategic Forces Command. The vessel is currently undergoing trials and will be armed with K-4 intermediate-range ballistic missiles with a range of 3500 kilometres.

The only aircraft carrier in India is currently undergoing repairs and will be operational in the coming months. The decision to build INS Vishal as a replacement for INS Vikramaditya indicates that the third aircraft carrier project is still on the table. Instead, it will take place simultaneously to ensure that there is no void when the INS Vikramaditya is decommissioned and put into storage.

Empathy is a feeling that paves way for charities and makes helping others an integral part of life. Whether in the corporate world or social, having a humanitarian mindset always does wonders and undoubtedly it is the best way to give back to society what it has always done for the concerned. PSP foundation is one such firm that affirms their fortitude towards the reason for humankind and has been tirelessly keeping their foot forward in the group of making changes that point towards a hearty country.

With their all-encompassing activities to reach to the oppressed, PSP Projects, one of the biggest and most believed development organizations in the nation is displaying its grit by being the propagator of a world that is not limited by defenselessness and absence of assets and where every individual walks ahead without agonizing over the social and monetary ineptitudes.

Having distributed UV glasses to more than 1,32,000 individuals of disinfection alongside sterile napkins to more than 6,80,000 young ladies, and 15,000 homegrown resistance promoter bundles to Covid fighters and dispersing more than 6 lakh dinners gave to the oppressed, PSP Projects has set various benchmarks of connecting with the individuals who are needing empathy as well as unmistakable motivations to lead an existence of poise.

Founder PS Patel takes inherent pride in his venture and says, “Developing a firm is one thing, but making it reach the horizons of success all the while staying grounded and helping the ones around you is what matters the most. We at PSP ensure that we do everything we can to make the world a better place and certainly, we are on the right path.” They have been instrumental and proactive in enabling that essential help to each nook and corner and have subsequently donated medical kits to fight Covid-19 in 128 hospitals of three states.

Working under the aphorism of Simplifying, Multiplying and Impactful giving, the CSR wing of PSP Projects under the chairmanship of PS Patel has become a thrilling power to drive activity that helps the social duty model of our country.

Coming from a little town in Ruppur close to Chanasma, Patan, a pioneer and humanitarian drives enormous changes in the country. Not failing to remember the part of the town he was brought into the world in, he has reprimanded the arrangement to repair the town to give needful necessities to the locals there.

The firm is earning accolades globally with many stakeholders extending their support to the vision of the PSP Group. A prolific theory of their Chairman, PS Patel that is backed in all their initiatives is the ‘build to last’ approach, along with building powerful structures that stand underrated to any outside force, the CSR initiatives of the group too are built on this approach which means that they do not believe in the concept of leading a big change overnight, instead, they believe in solidifying the initiatives by continuing them throughout. They always welcome stakeholders, investors, interested in being a part of their initiatives and do good for the ones in need helping them to have a better quality of living.

Gargee Designer’s has launched a new collection Spring/Summer Rang De Basanti – an ode to unconditional love by Gargee Designers for Spring-Summer ’21. It is inspired by Amir Khusro’s poem ‘Aaj Rang Hai’, which was written to mark the arrival and beauty of the Spring. The collection has an array of Spring colours such as blues and reds with gorgeous embroidery of spring flowers and foliage.

The collection is a celebration of the colour of love. It is meant to depict the passion and appreciate the beauty of life. Ravi Gupta has carefully selected colours such as blue, red, green and yellow from the new growth in the gardens. All creations are inspired by nature and have blooming flowers, budding flora and an abundance in the detailing. Every piece is designed to create the epitome of Spring. The jackets are cut stylishly to give every outfit an edge. The kurta and shirts created to give character to the upper body. Floral prints and matching pajamas from the Rang De Basant collection are made to flatter and make every festive occasion fashionably memorable.

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Bitcoin is the buzzword in today’s day and age, while there are thousands who are keen on investing in this massively growing asset, there were some foresighted millenials who understood the potential of this cryptocurrency in multiplying in the near future, which it did manifold. Cryptocurrency has taken the investment world by its horns and one individual who has enchased the massive gains of trading in the crypto market while building a zero brokerage interface for individuals to safely trade-in Bitcoins is the founder of rBitex named Abhishek Jain.

Being a bitcoin trader since 2016, it has always been a resourceful income asset for Abhishek. He found out about the benefits and got intrigued to know more about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. Pointing that the adolescent and the novices to the crypto market, he realized many do not know what coins to buy or when to sell. During deeper research, he found that bitcoin in India converts to cash quicker and at a greater cost.

Talking about his initiation in the world of cryptocurrencies, he says, “The biggest advantage that bitcoin holders get after engaging in the trading market is the freedom to make payments. They can easily send or receive bitcoin payments anytime, anywhere, and without any type of limitations. And we provide them the opportunities to do it flawlessly.” rBitex is building an exclusive in-house social media feature to connect newbies and experienced traders making them understand the basics involved in digital investments.

The business, which started activities in Hyderabad a month prior, is focusing on the Indian market. Blockchain and cryptographic money are irrefutably progressive advancements. Abhishek Jain envisions making crypto a colloquial term by tapping the non-user market and introducing crypto coins and tokens trading to them. With plans to launch NFT trading in Q3, Abhishek is intending to build blockchain projects for companies and governments. There are various work openings in this area for individuals, all things considered, and venture levels, and rBitex makes it simple to find them.

While getting payments through Paypal or other comparable administrations, a huge part of the installment is lost because of money trade charges. Accepting installments in bitcoin costs more than the real sum because of its superior evaluating, delivering bitcoin the best-performing resource of the most recent decade. Hence, making the chances for digital investments more open to all.

Social media has undeniably become a platform for brands to build their presence. Socializing and chatting with near and dear ones have become a thing of the past. People spending time on social media are now using the digital domain to find the right brands and products they need. It has given a rise to the content creators who are bridging the gap between brands and consumers. These creators share their opinions with their audiences about different brands and products.

It wouldn’t be wrong to call it a form of covert advertising. Walking on the path of content creators, we have emcee Nisha Shetty who has made her mark as a content creator. Well, in the last year everyone unleashed an unexplored potential within themselves, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. And Nisha, with her work, is proving to be one promising name among the budding content creators.

For Nisha, it was the concept of content creation that fascinated her. Besides attracting brand endorsements, she made her foray as a YouTuber. Looking at the rise of influencer marketing, the emcee embarked on a journey that she had never tried her hand at. “All these years, I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting events for brands. And now along with my primary profession of being an emcee, working with brands in order to create content for their products is a new thing for me, and is equally thrilling. I am loving this new profession. I remember hosting an event for MyGlamm once and today I am creating content for them.”, quoted Nisha.

Her content and posts on Instagram rightly justify her as a growing name in the field of influencer marketing. To name a few brand collaborations Nisha Shetty has been associated with are MyGlamm, Sugar Cosmetics, Forest Hills at Tala, Plum Goodness, Khadi Essentials, St. Botanica, Pilgrim, Neuherbs, AuntFloh, Indulgence India, HealthOptim, Coco Soul Beauty, JustHer.in, Vya Naturals, Kashe.in, Everteen and many more.

With so many collaborations in a year, the content creator seems to have no stopping in her career. Bringing out the versatility to the fullest, the emcee turned content creator is rightly playing an instrumental role between the brands and the audience. Speaking about her brand collaborations, she said, “I am growing with the flow. Taking baby steps, I am learning new things and getting to learn so much being on the other side. It feels unreal to know that my work is being appreciated by everyone.”

Nisha further revealed that she has mastered various roles in the last year. However, the primary goal set by her is to collaborate with well-known brands, and she is leaving no stone unturned for it. Moreover, Nisha’s Instagram feed is a beautiful depiction of her love for the lifestyle. The majority of her brand collaborations have been with lifestyle brands. Picking up the lifestyle as a niche category, she has garnered the attention of many lifestyle enthusiasts. Besides all this, the content creator on various occasions keeps spreading positive messages about work and life in general.

Inspiring audiences of all ages, Nisha has her eyes on uplifting as many people as he can with her distinct works. Moreover, her primary work as an emcee has seen her host various award shows, product launches, corporate launches, and other events globally. Apart from hosting events for brands like HDFC Bank, ICICI, Tag Heuer, Samsung, and Abbott among others, the emcee has even traveled to different destinations of the world. After rocking the stage and living a life of an emcee, Nisha Shetty is exploring creativity and is utilizing her time in redefining herself as one of the multi-skilled personalities on the internet.

Padma Bhushan Pandit Rajan Mishra passes away at the age of 69. Eminent Hindustani Classical Vocalist Pandit Rajan Mishra of Benaras Gharana passed away (28 October 1951 – 25 April 2021) was a renowned singer of the Khyal style of Indian Classical Music. He always performed with his younger brother Pandit Sajan Mishra. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2007, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, jointly with his brother in 1998, the Gandharva National Award for 1994-1995, and the prestigious National Tansen Samman 2011-2012 on 14 December 2012.

Author Rhythm Wagholikar, who’s known for his works on legends of the art, music, and film world says, “It is unbelievable, Shocked and in disbelief still. I was privileged to interview him just last week for an upcoming project. His thoughts were just mellifluous just like his music. His command over music, literature, and musical lineages had few parallels. There is so much to learn from him. Undoubtedly, Pandit Rajan Mishra along with his brother Pandit Sanjan Mishra has enthralled the audiences with their music for decades. It’s a huge loss. His music would resonate and continue to influence generations to come. Prayers and thoughts to all his family and admirers all over.’

Pandit Rajan Mishra was born and brought up in Varanasi. He along with his younger brother received his initial musical training from his grandfather’s brother, Bade Ram Das Ji Mishra, and also his father, Hanuman Prasad Mishra, and from his uncle, sarangi virtuoso, Gopal Prasad Mishra, and started performing while he was still in his teens. He along with his brother moved to Ramesh Nagar in Delhi, in 1977, where they continued to live. Pt. Rajan and Pt. Sajan Mishra is part of a 300-year-old lineage of khyal singing of the Banaras Gharana, the Mishra brothers have been performing to audiences all over Indian and the world for many years.

Abhijit Adhya is a renowned Senior Business Leader specializing in Business Transformation, Corporate Leadership, PMO and Change Management. He is currently the Regional Head, Business Transformation & PMO at GroupM and is based in UAE. Abhijit has travelled extensively across the globe working with global organizations like Genpact, JP Morgan, GI Outsourcing, WPP etc. He has worked on a broad range of domains such as Business Transformations, Program Management, Transitions, Business Development, Marketing, Operations& Client Services. He is also a Film Maker, Photographer, Trekker, Adventure Sports enthusiast, Motivational Speaker and World Explorer.

• You have been working in senior leadership roles for over a decade now, what are some of the most pressing challenges you believe professionals are struggling to overcome today and in the future.

Before answering this question it’s important to understand the current landscape we all are in. This pandemic has completely changed the way we think, work, travel and in fact entire business model for many companies. What worked yesterday is not working today and will change in future. It is the pace at which things are changing at workplace that professionals are struggling to overcome today. Every company/employer is looking at cutting costs and the majority of the cost is staff/salary cost. This is the reason why inspite of loyalty for an innumerable number of years, the axe is falling on people irrespective. The ones surviving are the ones who has adapted and upskilled themselves for any new type of work or situation.

Today more companies are recognizing the importance of Business Transformation/ Program management / PMO professionals and their contribution in minimizing cost, handling projects well within their timeframe and avoiding wastage of products and resources. Majority of these professionals are abreast with the latest trends and helps a company stay afloat in crises. You got to be a new version of yourself “fast” and be equipped with tools and knowledge to overcome these challenges. As per words of Jack Welch, “Change before you need to change”!

• What is the best and the worst part of being a Business Transformation Leader?

The best part which I love about being a Transformation leader is the intense discussions with the senior leadership of the organization and aligning with the vision of the organization, to study, understand and get an insight of the businesses that we might be looking to transform. Since managing projects is an integral part of the role and no two projects are same, I enjoy the diversity that each project brings on the table. Every day is a new day filled with new challenges and finding creative ways to resolve issues.

The worst part is the reluctance of people to accept change. Since change management is also a vital part of any transformation, and it mostly requires acceptance from various staffs in any organization, it is a big challenge. By nature, people are reluctant to change and unless they are aligned to the vision they will stay in a negative mode and will not cooperate, no matter how much you or your team tries. Most of the times acknowledging the fact that certain things can be done in a more efficient and time saving way is a problem in itself. This is due to the fact that the particular task has been done the same way for years and they believe that is the only & best way to do it. These things need more nurturing and making people understand the perspective and rational. After all, the worse things you handle, the better you become at your job.

• Tell us something about your early days.

I was born and bred in Kolkata until I graduated. I have always been an average student but good in sports and other curricular activities in which I had won innumerable awards in school & college. Right after college I took time and went for a solo trip exploring the country. I extensively travelled for 4 months and saw most parts of this incredible country. Coming from a police family, my father wanted me to try for the civil services. Did I want to do it? I didn’t! This was because I wanted to do MBA just like others did from my college batch. This changed completely when I reached Delhi to start my preparations. Those 2 years of preparation changed my life and shaped me for what I am today. Now here comes the story of my failures. No, I didn’t get through the services but my exposure to the struggle and the immense amount of studies that an aspirant was expected to do was just mind-blowing. One truly makes some great friends and memories. During my preparation days, my father was diagnosed with cancer and I decided to take up a job to support myself and family. Sometimes you just need to decide and believe that it is the right one to take and stick to it. Now comes the interesting part, ITES was still at its nascent stage and I got interviewed in one of the largest companiesand got through completely unexpected. One thing led to the other and its almost been 21+ years that I have moved around various sectors across the globe transforming businesses. I truly believe in Steve Jobs words of wisdom, “you can only connect the dots looking backward in your life.”.

• In one of your interviews, you emphasized the importance of sports in one’s life and how it can transform the way we look at life. How important is Success or Failure to you?

Sports teaches you everything. It teaches Persistence, Commitment, Decision making skills, Integrity, Attitude, Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Patience, Passion and Fun. Aren’t these attributes what life is all about? It teaches you that if you win, you will need to work hard to stay on the top and if you lose, you get up and work doubly hard, rework on your strategies and surge ahead to win. Winning or losing is a part of life and the magic happens when you do not give importance to either. Happiness is a relative term which arises from fulfilment of expectations. I follow a simple logic of not giving any importance to either success or failure. This helps me feel happy with the process rather than the result without any feeling of performance anxiety. This also helps me deliver better results.

• 43 International Film Festival Official Selections and winning 9 awards is a recordachievement, and that’s just for 2 films! Why are you not pursuing full time filmmaking?

Well, I didn’t expect the immense love for the films “The Rise & Bruno” that we made. Both the films had a dog as the lead and working with an animal in your debut film is definitely a task. I must admit that the response has been phenomenal with positive response from Florence Film Awards, Marina Del Rey, Nadym International (Russia), Kino London, Anaheim, LA Shorts, Athens Marathon, Votkinsk International, Mindfield International (LA), Golden Statuette (CA), Oniros (Italy) etc. It has opened many doors and helped me connect with some good people from the creative industry.However, I don’t think I would want to pursue this as a fulltime profession as I really enjoy my corporate career and the brilliant left-brained people that I learn so much from.

• Most of your projects are very international in look and feel. You also have worked with international talents. How has been your experience.

That’s a compliment. Thank you. Well, I think its more about the narrative and how we are visualizing it. I have directed shorts and music videos which has an extremely Indian look & feel as well. I have worked with International talents like Margo Shenka (Actress, Siberia), Syam Rose (Singer, France) and Robin Humbert (ProducerUSA) as well as Indian talents like Rajeev Pillai, Alok Masih, Parismita, Sukanya, Asokan PK (Producer) etc. and trust me they are all amazing. International talents are very easy to work with and wastes no time in vanity or getting ready for shots etc. however are very time conscious whereas our Indian talents are immensely hard working, asks a lot of questions and never looks at the watch. They however take too much time to reach the sets. (smiles)

• We heard you are working on a couple of international projects. Tell us more.

Yes, we just completed shoot in Barquisimeto a city in Venezuela for a Spanish film “Gvantsa La Pelicula” directed by the talented Director, Edsel Sierraltaand stars Laura Contreras and Carlos Madera in the lead. This is the first-ever Indo-Venezuelan venture that I am proud to be associated with as a Co-Producer. We are also working on an English-Spanish script based on women’s football with the backdrop of economic & civil unrest in an oil-rich country, which I intend to direct. I am also keen on doing a Bengali film based on a novel by Sayak Aman, the rights of which I have already acquired.

• Challenging corporate life, Filmmaking, Photography, MentoringStartups, Trekking &World Explorer! How do you do all this?

Yes, things do get challenging, but isn’t that the beauty of doing what you love to do? I love doing all of them and that’s why I never feel that I am hard pressed for time. I do not make “to do” lists anymore, that’s wasting time. Instead, I calendarize whatever I need to do and simply follow it. Honestly, workdays are only for work, exercise and sports majorly. Rest of the things can easily be followed as a passion during your week offs or annual leaves, that’s what I do! Just give 100% to what you are doing at any given point in time. Also, I must say, my colleagues and bosses are very encouraging and supportive of my creative efforts.

• On a separate note, with the advent of the current wave of COVID-19 and the numbers spiking up in, this pandemic has exposed many loopholes & inadequacies in our Indian political and healthcare system, what are your views on this?

The past 2 years have been extremely challenging with the COVID-19 outbreak almost paralyzing the entire world. Millions have lost their lives, jobs and/or their near or dear ones. Lets be mindful this is a pandemic and no country in the history of mankind has ever been prepared enough to handle these trying times. Forget India, Healthcare system has failed in almost all countries and it is humanly not possible to cater to so many people during a pandemic. We also need to be cognizant of the fact that the healthcare workers are also humans who are also trying to give their best and in turn getting affected themselves. Now coming to the political loopholes in India, again we need to be mindful that the sheer population of India is not easy to manage. Many countries have learnt quickly from last year that unless you take care of yourself, use masks and maintain social distancing you are susceptible to get affected. The government in these countries have taken the right measure and people have followed it diligently, thereby helping the numbers reduce drastically.

Now the question is, has this happened in India? We all know the answer, hence finding loopholes in any government machinery be it central or regional will never ever solve these issues. I will not go into the topic of election campaigns or Kumbh Mela etc. as we all understand that’s a blunder. However, if we just do a small analysis, we will understand that if we, the people did not participate in the campaigns, who would the political party leaders address to? If we, the people did not go for Kumbh Mela to take a holy dip, would Kumbh be there? Knowing very well that there will be serious consequences, we played with fire and the moment we get burnt we rush to the hospitals and say we are not provided adequate care! This is complete insanity, and I feel we, the people should be more responsible and careful instead of pointing fingers at anyone. Whether the government (irrespective of Central or State) has done right or wrong is for people to decide and elect them in the future.

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