Have you ever wondered what goes on in a songwriter’s mind while penning down the most heartbreaking song or composing the biggest party song of the year? Do you want to find out what methods do successful artists use to compose a song? Then watch this #Spark360 video with prolific Indian Lyricist and Playback Singer, Mr. Swanand Kirkire.
There are numerous reasons why some startups succeed and why most fail. Even the most brilliant business ideas never see the light of the day.
Success and criticism are often seen as two sides of the same coin. Every artist, leader, businessman, and even professional individual faces criticism for their work at some point in their career.
Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ when encountering inevitable challenges in life. But it’s a skill that can be learned through practice. Whether at the workplace or in life, changes can be radical, and in the face of a crisis like an economic crash or a pandemic, only those who are resilient cope and thrive.
Realising that you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur keeps you inspired to chase your dreams. In this video of #Spark360, we bring you tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur from India’s most promising young entrepreneurs – Mr. Deepinder Goyal, Founder of Zomato, Mr. Sahil Barua, CEO and Co-Founder of Delhivery, and Mrs. Anita Dongre, Founder of House of Anita Dongre.
For most people, seeking a certain level of happiness in life is an important goal in life.
The secret to leading a meaningful life lies in striking the right balance between work and personal life. It helps you lead a happy and contented life.
It’s not a person’s degree or designation that matters while making an impression on his superiors or while getting hired for a job.
What does it take to lead a team during a crisis? How do leaders stick to the course when they’re surrounded by uncertainties? How to be brutally honest with your team while keeping them assured at the same time? It takes years of hard work, management, and leadership to find out the answers to these questions.
Our journey towards social entrepreneurship begins by asking ourselves these questions: What do I want to do? How do I give back to my community? Social entrepreneurship provides a framework for businesses to sustain their own growth while also helping others.
Not all Robinhood wear capes. Some wear corporate suits too. In this #Spark360 video, we share with you a fine example of a business leader who never failed to go above and beyond for the welfare of his workforce. Learn what it takes to be a true leader from an optimistic entrepreneur, an FMCG pioneer, and India’s most promising leader, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India
In his book, “Worship Sacrifice, Mahatma Gandhi developed a list of seven deadly sins of sacrificial worship.
H.E. Freddy Svane – Ambassador of Denmark to India
In Conversation with Siddharth Mallavarapu, Professor and Head, Department of International Relations and Governance Studies, Shiv Nadar University
William Dalrymple – Award-winning Author and Historian
In conversation with Sadaf Khan, Group Manager, Corporate Communication at Shiv Nadar Foundation and HCL Corp
Fred Swaniker – Entrepreneur, Founder of the African Leadership Academy and the African Leadership University
SWANAND KIRKIRE – Award winning Lyricist, Actor, Writer & Playback Singer
in Conversation with Vaibhav Budhraja, Head, Marketing, Shiv Nadar Schools
Manoj Kohli – Country Head of SoftBank India;
Former MD and CEO, Airtel
Shantanu Moitra – Music Director and Composer
In Conversation with Manjima Chatterjee, Head, Arts programme – Shiv Nadar School, Noida
The spirit of exploration and discovery is strong in Shantanu Moitra.
Dereck and Beverly Joubert
Award-winning Wildlife Conservationists and Film-makers
In Conversation with Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation; CEO, HCL Corporation; Vice-Chairperson, HCL Technologies; Founder and Trustee, The Habitats Trust.
Arun Sarin- Former CEO of Vodafone
Legendary corporate leader, Former CEO of Vodafone and on the boards of many large global organizations
Dhananjaya Hettiarachchi – World Champion of Public Speaking
Dananjaya Hettiarachchi believes in reinvention. He believes in people.
Shujaat Khan – Sitar Maestro
In conversation with Shashi Bannerjee (Principal, Shiv Nadar School Noida)
Being the seventh in line can be a tough burden to bear, but Shujaat Khan redeems himself marvelously.
Kailash Satyarthi, a Nobel Peace Prize winning activist
In Conversation with Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation
When Kailash Satyarthi started his work with children in the early 1980s, he had to convince the people around him that pity and charity were not the right approaches to deal with huge issues like child labour and child abuse.
Shubha Mudgal
Veteran Hindustani Classical Vocalist
In Conversation with Nikhil Soni (Senior Manager, Shiv Nadar Foundation and HCL)
Adil Hussain – National Award Winning Actor
In conversation with Anubha Bali, Director, Career Development Center and Alumni Relations Office, Shiv Nadar University
Srikant Datar
World’s Leading Authority in Design Thinking
Dean at Harvard Business School, and on the board of large global organizations,
In conversation with Saurav Adhikari, Senior Advisor, Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Apurvi Chandela
World Champion Shooter and World Record Holder
In Conversation with Brahmaditya Singh, Head – Sports at Shiv Nadar School, Noida
The times we live in today are truly unprecedented. While all of us are bracing to deal with this global crisis, there are many occasions when our minds can get clouded with pessimism and distracting thoughts.
Only 33, this man has already won the coveted Arjuna Award in 2014, was the ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Player of the year in 2016, and the CEAT International Cricketer of the Year 2016–17. And this is not even the full list.
Doing a PhD in Neuroscience in Japan is fairly off the beaten track, but the feisty and determined Piu Banerjee takes it in her stride.
For months, every time his father dropped him off at school, 6-year-old Ambhuj Mishra would try to escape the premises. He hated the idea of being confined in an unknown space, away from his parents.
Shiv Nadar Foundation – an overview of the impact created by the institutions of the Foundation.
When Narendran Mohana Sundaram decided to pursue higher education, he found that there was no shortage of options for him.
It isn’t easy to be compassionate towards others when you are facing tremendous personal loss. Only those few who are passionate to teach others can do that. These are the people who can light up the lives of others with their unwavering spirit to fight.
A 12-year-old Shaily Upadhyay playfully dribbled a basketball, swiftly moving it under her legs, spinning, skipping and making her way through a crowd of confused friends at school.
When Narendra Kumar passed his Class 12 board exams, it was a historic moment. He was the first person in his family to have ever reached that level of qualification.
For a young Viswanath, every single day was a challenge. Living in the outskirts of Chennai, about 35km from the city centre, he would wake up early in the morning to embark on a 2-hour long journey to his school.
Many youngsters in India dream of entering the hallowed walls of an IIT and Rakesh Munnanooru was one among them.
Always fascinated with the history of her country and the world as a young girl, it did not come as a surprise to anyone when Lakshmi Ravi pursued the subject in college.
Fresh out of school, Ramandeep Malhotra was, like many of his age, clueless about the next step. He allowed his parents to decide the best option for him and that is how he ended up pursuing engineering.
Sudha Devi was a woman with an independent spirit trapped under the shortcomings of the society.
Mehul Kumar grew up in Janikalan, a small village near Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, along with six siblings.
The daughter of a former naval officer, Kirithigaa K has travelled and lived across the length and breadth of the country.
Yet, he went on to make it to the prestigious institute and is now completing his BTech in electrical engineering from IIT Mumbai.
Ishan Gupta had always been a straight-A student, but when the time came to pursue a degree, he realised that he was yet to discover his true passion.
Soumya was always a good student. A gem in the eyes of her teachers and parents. But there was more to her than just that.
After her father fell ill, the responsibility of the household fell on the shoulders of 18-year-old Seema.
“It’s not necessary that everyone will understand what you do. But, it’s important that you are convinced and happy.
