"A.P.
for A.P., you can aptly title your piece," laughs God, who is set to
head southwards. That's Alyque Padamsee for the uninitiated--adman
extraordinaire, theatre person of substance, and, now, a communications
advisor to the cyber-savvy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu
Naidu, who has roped in Alyque to develop a communications strategy that
will help deliver the cm's vision to the people of the state. Says Alyque,
70: "All my life, I have been in search of something worthwhile to
do. Luck is when talent meets opportunity. This is my luck." Lucky
AP, either way
Education
is both a passion and mission for her. Meet Manju Bharat Ram, 54,
wife of Arun Bharat Ram, the Vice-Chairman of SRF, who spearheads a
literacy programme for CII, actively manages an institute for the blind,
and runs the New-Age Shriram School in the Capital. Now, she is exploring
the idea of a second school in the Capital as well as one overseas. Says
the soft-spoken Manju: "Education, whether in companies or in
schools, has to hinge on nurturing, and focus on building a sense of
social responsibility." Certainly, no social butterfly, this lady
The
sky is his limit. And for Rajesh Pant, 48, being designated the
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the fastest-growing TV network in the
country--Sony Entertainment Network (SET)--it is just another step
upwards. Says Rajesh, who will be looking after franchise channels AXN and
CNBC: "I will be the new point-man for anything that happens
here." Is he excited about his new role? "I firmly believe you
can make a job as exciting as you want to," says Rajesh. Tune in for
the ultimate excitement.
He's
barely half-a-decade away from becoming a global benchmark. Suresh
Krishna, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Chennai-based
Sundram Fasteners, that is. In February, 2000, the Tokyo-based Asian
Productivity Organisation awarded Suresh for originality in productivity
improvements. Says the dapper, 62-year-old Suresh, who is the first Indian
to win this award: "When mediocrity is accepted, good becomes rare,
and excellence an idiosyncracy." Today, says Suresh, he is still
learning from his global superiors. But, tomorrow, he could well be
teaching them
Don't
ever ask Rocky Mohan what's cooking. Chances are that he will launch into
an explanation of the current confection he is concocting. The 47-year-old
Executive Director of liquor major Mohan Meakins revels in his culinary
expertise and has just released his maiden tome, The Art Of Indian
Cuisine, a collection of recipes. "I am just following a family
tradition. Both my father and grandfather were great cooks," says
Rocky, who makes it a point to pick up tips from the kitchens of hotels
and restaurants he patronises. Now, Rocky has tied up a contract for a
series of cookery books. That's surely a recipe for success.
"A.P.
for A.P., you can aptly title your piece," laughs God, who is set to
head southwards. That's Alyque Padamsee for the uninitiated--adman
extraordinaire, theatre person of substance, and, now, a communications
advisor to the cyber-savvy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu
Naidu, who has roped in Alyque to develop a communications strategy that
will help deliver the cm's vision to the people of the state. Says Alyque,
70: "All my life, I have been in search of something worthwhile to
do. Luck is when talent meets opportunity. This is my luck." Lucky
AP, either way
Education
is both a passion and mission for her. Meet Manju Bharat Ram, 54,
wife of Arun Bharat Ram, the Vice-Chairman of SRF, who spearheads a
literacy programme for CII, actively manages an institute for the blind,
and runs the New-Age Shriram School in the Capital. Now, she is exploring
the idea of a second school in the Capital as well as one overseas. Says
the soft-spoken Manju: "Education, whether in companies or in
schools, has to hinge on nurturing, and focus on building a sense of
social responsibility." Certainly, no social butterfly, this lady
The
sky is his limit. And for Rajesh Pant, 48, being designated the
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the fastest-growing TV network in the
country--Sony Entertainment Network (SET)--it is just another step
upwards. Says Rajesh, who will be looking after franchise channels AXN and
CNBC: "I will be the new point-man for anything that happens
here." Is he excited about his new role? "I firmly believe you
can make a job as exciting as you want to," says Rajesh. Tune in for
the ultimate excitement.
He's
barely half-a-decade away from becoming a global benchmark. Suresh
Krishna, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Chennai-based
Sundram Fasteners, that is. In February, 2000, the Tokyo-based Asian
Productivity Organisation awarded Suresh for originality in productivity
improvements. Says the dapper, 62-year-old Suresh, who is the first Indian
to win this award: "When mediocrity is accepted, good becomes rare,
and excellence an idiosyncracy." Today, says Suresh, he is still
learning from his global superiors. But, tomorrow, he could well be
teaching them
Don't
ever ask Rocky Mohan what's cooking. Chances are that he will launch into
an explanation of the current confection he is concocting. The 47-year-old
Executive Director of liquor major Mohan Meakins revels in his culinary
expertise and has just released his maiden tome, The Art Of Indian
Cuisine, a collection of recipes. "I am just following a family
tradition. Both my father and grandfather were great cooks," says
Rocky, who makes it a point to pick up tips from the kitchens of hotels
and restaurants he patronises. Now, Rocky has tied up a contract for a
series of cookery books. That's surely a recipe for success.