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The Elephant in the Room Podcast is a curated safe space to have uncomfortable conversations about the pervasive inequalities in society and our workplaces. The idea of the podcast was born from my sense of conflict about identity, self and the concept of privilege and fuelled by my own need to understand how my overlapping identities and experiences had impacted and would continue to impact my life chances. Two years ago I decided to ‘opt out’ to find my own purpose and focus on passion pro ...
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In this episode, Kishore reviews an amazing book "Before we forget kindness" written by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In the fifth book in the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, Kishore tells us about the mysterious café which welcomes four new guests who go into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can start on a fresh …
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In this episode, 14 year old, Anika Madangeri speaks about this amazing book "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery" written by Forrest Galante. A wildlife enthusiast herself, Anika loves exploring the wild side of the planet with her parents and other like minded groups. The book is a part memoir, part biological adventure where Galante takes re…
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In this episode, 13 year old Anish, reviews the book" The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna " written by Sudha Murthy. A book written by Sudha Murthy is always a pleasure to read and especially when kids talk about stories from the book, it feels like the purpose is fulfilled. That's what Anish does here. He shares few stories …
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Show Notes: The current negative sentiment and noise around equity and inclusion can feel overwhelming. At such times it makes sense to step back and celebrate the work of organisations steadfast in their vision (there are many of them around). The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) is one such organisation dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic di…
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In this episode, my guest KMAK reviews the book "The Remains Of The Day" written by nobel prize winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro. KMAK gives us a glimpse into Mr.Steven's world, a butler and the main protagonist of the story which is setup in 1956.She highlights how important issues have been touched upon throughout the story in a very subtle but sig…
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Shownotes: The businesses most likely to succeed are those that are born to solve real life problems. Would you agree? For Sakshi Mittal, a Wharton educated, investor at Softbank, a health crisis during her first pregnancy was the trigger to her entrepreneurial journey. The result was Foodhak – a physical and digital ecosystem that challenges the f…
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In this episode, my guest Anupama talks about this interesting book giving us a gist of the plot, protagonist, other characters and how it was so relatable to her while reading the same. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay
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In this episode, my guest Gayathri reviews an amazing book 'Rich Dad Poor Dad" written by Robert Kiyosaki, which talks about the importance of financial education. Gayathri takes us through different aspects of the book in a very interesting way, highlighting important ones as mentioned by the author. Do listen to the episode and share your thought…
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In this episode, Vyjayanthi ma'am talks about one of her favourite authors work " I Have Got You Under My Skin". This book written by American Thriller author, Mary Higgins Clark, is a suspenseful journey into finding out the murderer through twists and turns wherein Vyajanthi ma'am gives us a glimpse of the plot in her words. Do listen to the epis…
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In this episode, 15 year old Prayag Prem reviews an amazing book, "The Divine Comedy" written by Dante Alighieri as a poem in 3 volumes. The epic poem, The Divine Comedy, is about the author's journey which has three parts: Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Heaven).Prayag takes us through the different levels of the poem in a ve…
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In this episode, my guest, Digangana Mukherjee talks about a beautiful book "The Home And The World" written by Rabindranath Tagore. She takes us through the character setup,setting of the plot,giving us a glimpse into Tagore's writing and the way how he brilliantly shaped them weaving amazing stories. Digangana also throws light on "Geetanjali",se…
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Shownotes: 2018, was a defining year for me career wise, it was also the year when I was able to live up to my aspiration to contribute a percentage of my time pro-bono to the third sector. I had the opportunity to align and engage with PRADAN, a leading Indian charity working in the livelihoods space. This opened the door for some wonderful collab…
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In this episode, author and book lover, Prasanthi has reviewed the amazing book "Ahalya's Awakening" written by Kavita Kane. Prasanthi has very well brought out the essence of the book by taking us through Ahalya's story in an interesting way.She also mentions that reading this book and reviewing it has given her immense joy as this was her first K…
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In this episode, my guest Upasana wonderfully captures the essence of 3 books written by Matt Haig. The first one is Midnight Library,second one "The Life Impossible" and the last one " The Comfort Book".Each one is different in the kind of stories potrayed but with similar themes and a focus on Mental Health. Do listen to the episode and share you…
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Shownotes: As a podcast host one of my biggest joys is celebrating incredible people making a difference. People who I know through my work or because of my podcast or from my networks who have raised the bar either in their personal or professional life. My guest on the 129th episode of The Elephant in the Room podcast is Ashima Tyagi, our lives i…
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In this episode, my guest Parinitha talks about the book "Kim" written by Rudyard Kipling. She gives us a glimpse into Kim's world and describes few characters involved in the story. The novel is known for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road during those times in India…
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Show notes Throughout history, there have been genuine supporters and sceptics of equity and inclusion. We can all see how the current political climate in the US has deepened the divide fuelling anti-ESG/DEIB rhetoric, leading many organizations, including prominent ones like Target, Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, Ford, Harley Davidson etc. to reduce o…
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In this episode, Jaya Siva Murthy talks about her latest book, " The Curse Of the Vedic Code", an edge-of-the-seat thriller. She discusses about the writing process, inspirations involved, her first book. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit: Olexy from Pixabay
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In this episode, my guest Sreekaruna, a storyteller by profession, talks about her favourite book "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran. She talks about the author and how this book influenced her personally. Sreekaruna reads lines from few of the chapters to give us a gist of Gibran's profound writings. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. B…
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Show notes: What role can technology play in breaking down barriers and building inclusion? Can AI be a force for good? There is sufficient research to show that assistive technology can be a game changer for people with disabilities enabling them to be more independent(self-care) and improving their participation in social interactions, education,…
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In this episode, my guest Cdr Sugunakar talks about this amazing book "Butterflies,Parathas and The Bhagavad Gita".He gives us a sneak peak into the characters and stories woven around them.He also tells us how this book inspired him and gave courage when he needed it the most. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Cred…
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Dr. Sumanth C. Raman is a well known media personality withregular appearances on National and Tamil television channels as a political analyst, anchor, and sports commentator. In this episode, Dr.Raman talks aboutsome of the most important issues prevalent in the Indian Medical System, giving us a glimpse into his book which is a must read for all…
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Show Notes: There are some brilliant leaders doing amazing work to promote equity & inclusion in the UK. Would you agree? There are not enough superlatives to describe the hard work and commitment of these advocates. Christina Brooks, Founder and CEO Ruebik is one such leader. Along with her day job she is a trustee for an alternative provision sch…
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In this episode, my host Sreevalli Sreenivasan, talks about her book “Let the Elephants Bee”, the first in her Living with Nature series. Sreevalli is pursuing her PH.D in systems engineering. She is also an artist, loves nature and greatly inspired by her grandfather Sir M.A. Parthasarathy who was knighted by the Dutch Monarch and advocated for na…
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In this episode, my guest Rohit Mishra reviews an amazing book "The Eye Of Shiva" Beyond the Quantum Universe, written by Prashant Saxena. Rohit gives us a glimpse into the book through different concepts like existence, relative conciousness, maya, Brahman and many more. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : O…
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Shownotes: Reams have been written recently about SDGs, climate change, just transition…… what does it mean in practice? India's National Action Plan on Climate Change emphasises the need for inclusive and sustainable development to ensure it does not fail millions on the margins or without a voice. It would not be presumptuous to say that most peo…
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In this episode, my guest Arun Kumar Sir reviews an interesting book "Veerappan's Saga : Rise and Fall" written in 4 Volumes. He brings out the essence of the book in such a way that the review looks like story being retold through his words and author P.Sivasubramaniam's thoughts keeping the listeners glued to the episode. The author, an investiga…
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Show notes: The ESG backlash is real, and it is polarising. The rhetoric around it exacerbated because of roll backs by corporates and governments on climate/energy commitments. According to a leading ESG publication, Trump’s victory in the world’s second largest democracy, is likely to result in roll backs on climate and ESG regulation in the coun…
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In this episode, my guest,19 year old Parinitha, reviews an awesome murder mystery book, excellently written by Holly Jackson. Pari gives us a glimpse into the author's way of portraying characters, storyline and much more in a very interesting way. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…
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In this episode , my guest Arun Kumar reviews an amazing book " The Story Of Philosophy" written by Will Durant. Arun Sir has spoken about the book very well giving us insights into the ideologies and lives of great philosophers like Socrates,Aristotle,Plato among many others. Hope you enjoy the episode.Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit : O…
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Shownotes: Not many people in the western world have heard of Hansen’s disease or Leprosy – for most who are familiar with it arouses fear and aversion. It is a tropical disease that occurs in more than 120 countries, has been referenced in the bible and Victoria Hislop wrote The Island inspired by a visit to Spinalonga, the abandoned Greek leprosy…
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In this episode, my friend Soumya discusses about the "Joy Of Reading" with a focus on inculcating the habit of reading with a lot of tips and suggestions to parents on how they can be enablers in their kid's reading journey.. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Credit : Olexy from Pixabay…
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Shownotes: Disclaimer: All views expressed in the podcast are Sakshi Bansal’s personal views and do not represent or reflect the views of Arup Ltd. Excited to share the latest episode of The Elephant in the Room podcast featuring Sakshi Bansal FRSA ChMC! 🎙️ Sakshi, a recipient of The Diana Award, the world’s first UNESCO Kindness leader and Founder…
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In this episode, my guests are 13 year old Aarav and 15 year old Anushkaa who pitched in together to review an amazing book written by Roopa Pai. She has done a great job of simplifying a complex subject. She uses humor and contemporary language that will surely appeal not only to children but to their parents and other adults as well. Do listen to…
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In this episode,my guest Dr.Paromita Mukherjee has given us wonderful insights into Mahashweta's book which highlights issues of agrarian land relations, inter-caste violence, so-called rural development and the position of women in rural India. This novel is considered one of Devi's most important works which was translated from the original Benga…
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Shownotes: Being an advocate for equity and inclusion requires a certain level of self-awareness, humility and an appetite to be a lifelong learner. Especially considering that the vocabulary around DEIB/DEIBA or whatever you choose to call it is constantly evolving, there is more we don’t know than we know. My chance encounter with Caroline Collie…
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In this episode, my guest Kishore reviews an amazing book "Abroad In Japan" authored by Chris Broad. Chris has captured the essence of Japanese culture through his experiences of living in Japan over a period of 10 years.. Kishore has taken us through the different chapters of the book, giving us a glimpse into Chris's world of living abroad.. Do l…
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In this episode, Hari explores the different topics covered by Morgan Housel, highlighting few of them with examples quoted from the book. This beautiful book gives us a thought-provoking insight into the complex relationship between human behavior and financial decisions. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts or feedback.. Happy Listeni…
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In this episode, my guest Anand reviews this amazing book Swadeshi Steam: V.O.Chidamabaram and the battle against the British Maritime Trade written by A.R.Venkatachalapathy. Anand takes us through the heroic tale of VOC's courageous attempt in the face of colonial oppression in a way that will definitely inspire us to read this amazing book. Do li…
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Show notes: We all need our cheerleaders, the people, who stand by us through thick and thin, who inspire and bring us joy. The friends who are like family or better. I am lucky to have a few friends like that. One amongst them is @SabianaAnandaraj, whom I have known since my first job in PR over 30 years ago when I was a young mom to two toddlers…
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In this episode, my guest Ranya Bopanna reviews an amazing classic of all times, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Ranya speaks really well about the author Jane Austen, giving us glimpses of her life, her writing style and how the book itself shaped up during those times followed by insight into the characters and the storyline.. Do listen to …
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In this episode, my guest Dr.Soumya Chivuluri reviewsan amazing thriller titled “And Then There Were None” written by the “Queen Of Mystery - Agatha Christie”. Dr.Soumya has taken us through the plot of the book without revealing the suspense, giving us glimpses of mystery embroiled in the story. Hope you enjoy listening to the episode!! Background…
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Shownotes: In the past couple of years, there have been a lot of discussions, debates, articles around how PR practitioners can combat misinformation. It is often cited as one of the bigger challenges along with AI (advanced technology) facing the PR industry. The Elephant in the Room is the role of PR professionals in the dissemination and amplifi…
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Hello listeners, you are in for a surprise this episode.. Sunita ma'am from Vizag has graciously hosted this episode where I am reviewing a book from one of my favourite Indian authors, Preeti Shenoy.. The book "A Hundred Little Flames" is set up in a laid back village in the beautiful landscapes of Kerala and delves into relationships spanning 3 g…
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Shownotes: Most people would agree that sustainability is a much-abused word. It has become a catch call phrase for individuals and businesses keen on asserting their ‘good for society/good for planet credentials’. As we hurtle towards 2030, the reality is that the private sector has a pivotal role to play in helping to meet the SDGs. Cynicism asid…
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In this episode, my guest Upasana reviews the amazing book "Exhalation" by American writer, Ted Chiang. Exhalation: Stories explores nine stories touching issues such as humanity in the universe, time travel, free will and the uses of A.I. Upasana has reviewed the book wonderfully and i hope you enjoy listening to it. Music Credit : Olexy by Pixaba…
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In this episode, Prasanthi talks about the different stories in her book "Memories".She says how memories can be good and bad, thus inspiring her to tell stories potraying different emotions beautifully. Hope you enjoy listening to this review..Happy Listening!! Background Music Credit - Olexy from Pixabay…
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In this episode, my guest, Dr. B. Gopal Singh, Associate Professor of Economics, HOD(Rtd.) talks about an interesting book "The Argumentative Indian" by Nobel laureate, economist Dr. Amartya Sen. Dr. B.Gopal Singh takes us through the contents of the book very well, throwing light on different aspects considered by Dr. Amartya Sen while writing the…
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