Listen to Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, share insights on how industry–academia partnerships can power India’s R&D ecosystem, driving innovation, building a future-ready workforce, and strengthening the country’s position as a global research and innovation hub.

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Listen to Amit Saharia, Group President–Strategy at Hinduja Group, share insights on India’s green ambitions, the future of mobility, renewable energy, and the role of integrated low-carbon ecosystems in driving sustainable growth.

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Ms Smriti Irani, Founder and Chairperson, The Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity & Equality & Advisor, Women’s Collective Forum and Dr Randeep Guleria, Chairman, Governing Council, CII Centre for Health, Chairman – Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Medanta – The Medicity share insights on how gender inequality affects women’s health and the need to address issues like anemia and access to care. They emphasize integrating gender into health policies, using data to inform decisions, breaking cultural barriers, and leveraging technology for making healthcare more accessible for women, especially in rural and underserved areas.

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Anisfatima Jafar Shaikh, known as Salma, shares her journey from starting out as a street vendor to emerging as a transformational leader who has mobilized, protected, and uplifted thousands of Mumbai’s street vendors, turning a historically vulnerable community into a recognized and financially secure workforce.

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Vivek Shah, Vice Chairman of the CII National Committee on Intellectual Property and CEO of Meril Life Sciences, shares insights on India’s growing innovation landscape, the power of intellectual property and the role of cutting-edge medical technologies in shaping the future of healthcare.

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On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Sunita Madan, Principal of Salwan Public School (Ghaziabad, UP), shares valuable insights on the timeless and transformative role of teachers in shaping students' lives. She highlights how teachers serve as guiding lights, nurturing potential, inspiring growth and instilling values that stay with students throughout their lives.

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Masood Mallick, Chairman, CII National Committee on Waste to Worth 2025 and MD & CEO, Re Sustainability Limited decodes India’s sustainable shift from transforming waste to driving circular economy solutions that turn waste into valuable resources.

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Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Limited discusses the future of green freight in India, from decarbonising heavy trucking to building sustainable supply chains and shaping a resilient logistics ecosystem.

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Join Paul Abraham, President, Hinduja Foundation as he explores the key drivers of India’s learning-to-livelihood ecosystem, focusing on empowering rural and underserved youth through education, skills and opportunity.

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Listen to Pankaj Kalra, CEO-Essar Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Ltd., discuss the pivotal role of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) in shaping India’s cleaner, more sustainable, and self-reliant energy future.

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