As we cross the two year mark since the landmark judgement to abolish section 377 of the IPC, comes a book that serves as a mirror to India's current stand on the LGBTQ community. A memoir cum manifesto, has been authored by Parmesh Shahani, who draws from his decade-long journey in the corporate world as an out and proud gay man to make a cogent case for LGBTQ inclusion. Join us for a conversation with Parmesh Shahani and Anuradha Sengupta as they discuss corporate India's recent history and future with regards to the LGBTQ community.

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Queeristan: Parmesh Shahani on Corporate India's Relationship with the LGBTQ Community

Taking an in-depth look at the state of the Travel & Tourism industry in light of the current pandemic as we return with Reboot: Volume 2. In a panel consisting entirely of Q Members, we sit down with Kapil Chopra & Aditya Ghosh to examine the $9 trillion industry that has pretty much come to a standstill. The conversation will be centered around the economic impact of this slowdown as we share strategies for businesses in the industry to adapt and reboot both from a service and a policy perspective.

Reboot: Volume 2 - The Post-Pandemic Travel and Tourism Industry

The first of many to come, Reboot: Volume 1, was an important conversation centered around issues surrounding mental health in these extraordinary times.In a panel comprised entirely of members from The Q community, the conversation was moderated by our founder Vivek Narain as Dr. Prerna Kohli and Gayle Thomas shared insights on how to tackle troubles of the mind in order to better navigate a post-pandemic world.

Reboot: Volume 1 - Tackling Mental Health in a Post-Pandemic World

Lieutenant General H.S. Panag, former General Officer commanding-in-chief of the Northern and Central Command, Indian Army is in conversation with Ajai Shukla, strategic affairs editor with the Business Standard. The talk is an exploration and a no-holds-barred conversation about the Indian Army with burning questions from national security to media's projection along with the intense militarization of Kashmir and the Galwan Valley stand-off.

India-China Stand-off: Lt. Gen. H.S. Panag on the Government's Role within the Armed Forces

Having spent over two decades in advertising, Rohit Chawla is recognized as one of India's leading contemporary photographers, with over 350 magazine covers, multiple exhibitions across the globe and an unfiltered sense of creative style. In conversation with journalist Manu Joseph, the duo engages us in a stimulating conversation as Rohit reveals personal anecdotes and stories behind his photographs, from the world of politics, literature, film, art and every realm of imagination.

Rohit Chawla on Photography, Politics, and more...

In the past ten years, mindfulness has become a billion-dollar industry. There are over 4,000 apps designed to help us focus, sleep, switch off or reclaim a sense of calm. But if there is one brand that has led the charge in bringing mindfulness to the masses, its Headspace.Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, and ex ad-man Rich Pierson in conversation with Yoga Guru Ira Trivedi share a wealth of content on the importance of taking time out to notice our surroundings.

Building Headspace into a billion-dollar business and the power of mindfulness and meditation

'Messiah Modi?' follows the thoughts & journey of one of India's most forthright journalists, Tavleen Singh.Having gone from enthusiastic supporter to disillusioned observer, Tavleen has followed the frenetic developments in the country. From lynching and demonetization up to the abrogation of Article 370 and the passing of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, with the National Register of Citizenship looming on the horizon. In conversation with leading journalist Barkha Dutt, she gives an intimate account of her subject with candour, close observation and her trademark sarcasm that puts down pretenders. 

Messiah Modi? - A foregone reality or an optimistic prophecy

From humble beginnings in Secunderabad to the corridors of power in New Delhi, Ahluwalia played a key role in the transformation of India from a state-run to a market-based economy, and remained a constant fixture at the top of India's economic policy establishment for an unprecedented period of three decades. Narrated with wit, humour and remarkable intellect, Montek Singh Ahluwalia in conversation with Karan Thapar about his recent book, Backstage, talks about the story behind India's high growth years under the UPA regime along with its success and failures. 

The extraordinary life of Montek Singh Ahluwalia

It's not often that we have the opportunity to sit down with political representatives of different generations sharing their views in a lighthearted and amicable manner. Our conversation with the dynamic Bhavya Bishnoi and the seasoned Mani Shankar Aiyar gave us just that, as they deconstructed the debacle that is the Indian electoral process.From sharing a dialogue around the Indian electoral system to debating the cause & effect relationship of a failed opposition stance, their topical conversation made for an interesting evening as it was expertly steered & moderated by the effervescent Ankita Mujherji through all the right questions.

The Indian Electoral Process: Then and Now

Forbes called him &apos;the global face of Indian stand-up&apos;, Harvard Business Review came up with, &apos;one of the most influential comedians around the world.&apos;From the streets of Calcutta to the university of Oxford and stages across the world, comes the story of this prolific talent as he recounts nights of wild partying, a roller coaster love-life, and a career build amidst reckless risk-taking.  

Papa CJ on his autobiography, NAKED

Making waves, one talk at a time. In a world filled with endless noise, we’ve hunted down some poise and packaged it into an all new podcast series that features our encounters with inspirational names in the fields of art, music, politics, theatre, literature, film and business.Intellectual nourishment served on the go!

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