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Beyond the CaseWhy Failure Is No Longer a Stigma in Indian Business - Deepak NarayananSend us Fan MailIndia’s business ecosystem is undergoing a profound reset. Failure is no longer viewed as a lasting stigma for entrepreneurs, private equity has firmly entered the capital stack, and regulatory reforms have steadily improved the ease of doing business. At the same time, public sector banks remain cautious, politically sensitive “hot potatoes,” limiting risk-taking and the development of a deep restructuring market.Against this backdrop, Deepak Narayanan (OPM 62), founder and CEO of Practus, a management consulting firm built around outcome-driven, draws on nearly two decades of experience advising multi-generational family...
2025-12-2743 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananRedefining Leadership: Navigating Transformation in Business, Finance, and Sustainability Ft. Giridar SanjeeviIn the third episode of Bizdom, we have a tete-e-tete with Giridhar Sanjeevi, former CFO of Indian Hotels, whose career has spanned the Taj Group, Diageo, Merck, Wockhardt, and more. From navigating global leadership to balancing processes, Giri shares hard-won insights on building purpose-driven organizations, managing teams in an AI-first world, and why ESG needs to go beyond compliance. With stories that are both thoughtful and unexpectedly amusing, this episode is a must-watch for CXOs and future leaders looking to grow with grit, clarity, and heart.#Bizdom #Season2 #Diageo #Merck #Wockhardt #TajGroup #IndianHotels #CXO
2025-05-1657 min
Himal Southasian Podcast ChannelPranaya Rana on Nepal’s royalist resurgence: State of Southasia #21In early March this year, a massive gathering of some 10,000 royalist supporters gathered to greet Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, as he returned to the capital Kathmandu from the city of Pokhara. The rally had political observers in Kathmandu wonder about the possibility of a return to monarchy in Nepal.On Friday, 28 March, a similar pro-royalist rally in Kathmandu turned violent. Pro-monarchy protesters destroyed vehicles, looted a department store and attacked the offices of two political parties. Two people were killed that day. One was a driver who, by all accounts, was a bystander shot...
2025-04-1452 min
Dis-cor-diaWinter Mix 2024Les sorties de fin juillet à décembre résumées en une playlist qui réchauffe, secoue et réconforte, avec les enchaînements à la serpette habituels de DJ Roustan. Pushpa Pushpa - Nakash Aziz et Deepak Blue (Pushpa 2: The Rule)Otonoke - Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan)Adangaatha Asuran - A.R. Rahman et Dhanush (Raayan)Manasilaayo - Malaysia Vadusevan, Yugendran, Anirudh Ravichander et Deepthi Suresh (Vettaiyan)Matta - Yuvan Shankar, Shenbagaraj, Velu, Sam et Narayanan Ravishankar (The Greatest of All Time)Peelings - Javed Ali et Madhub...
2024-12-2959 min
DiscordiaWinter Mix 2024Les sorties de fin juillet à décembre résumées en une playlist qui réchauffe, secoue et réconforte, avec les enchaînements à la serpette habituels de DJ Roustan.
Pushpa Pushpa - Nakash Aziz et Deepak Blue (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
Otonoke - Creepy Nuts (Dan Da Dan)
Adangaatha Asuran - A.R. Rahman et Dhanush (Raayan)
Manasilaayo - Malaysia Vadusevan, Yugendran, Anirudh Ravichander et Deepthi Suresh (Vettaiyan)
Matta - Yuvan Shankar, Shenbagaraj, Velu, Sam et Narayanan Ravishankar (The Greatest of All Time)
Peelings - Javed Ali et Madhubanti Bagchi (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
New Brain - Naomi Scott (Smile 2)
Kissik - Sublah...
2024-12-2959 min
The Brand Called YouTransforming Consulting with Measurable Results | Deepak Narayanan | Founder & CEO, PractusIn an evolving business landscape, consulting services must deliver measurable, impactful results. Deepak Narayanan, CEO of Practus, is pioneering this shift by focusing on an ROI-driven model that guarantees tangible improvements in profitability, cash flow, and enterprise valuation. Practus uses a blend of technology, operational expertise, and a framework centered around return on investment to help businesses achieve significant outcomes, with some clients seeing up to 25x ROI. This results-oriented approach is reshaping the consulting industry, moving beyond strategy to deliver real, operational excellence and drive sustainable business growth across diverse sectors.
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2024-11-0826 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananSeason 2 Ep 2 | Driving Innovation & Efficiency in the Fintech Revolution Ft. Avinash Godkhindi
Welcome to episode 2 of Bizdom With Deepak Narayanan by Practus. In this episode, we partake in an insightful and enthralling conversation with Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO, Zaggle. We dive deep into Zaggle’s fascinating journey of being a standout player in the SaaS Fintech space, listed with a remarkable market cap and an impressive P/E ratio. Avinash talks about what it takes to leave a comfortable career at Citibank for the wild world of startups, how Zaggle stays true to its roots, cricket, his icon Raghuram Rajan, and much more!
Expect insights, laughter, an...
2024-11-0846 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananSeason 2 | Ep 1 - Navigating Digital Transformation Through Insights Ft. Shomil ShettyIn this first episode of Season 2 of Bizdom With Deepak Narayanan, we dive into an inspiring and candid conversation with Shomil Shetty, Co- Founder, Appstrail, a new-age Salesforce consulting company. Starting a company during the COVID-19 lockdown sounds daunting, right? Well, Shomil did just that, and he’s here to share how Appstrail not only survived, but also thrived and grew into a 110-member team.
But it’s not just about tech. Shomil talks about what it truly means to lead with a people-first mindset, balancing rapid growth while ensuring employees feel valued. He opens up about his personal jour...
2024-09-1156 min
The Quest for SuccessHow this Highschool Rebel Built a Global Empire - Deepak NarayananOn this week's episode of The Quest for Success podcast, Deepak Narayan, founder and CEO of Practus, shares his journey and his definition of success. He emphasises the importance of impacting the lives of others and making a difference. Deepak discusses the unique approach of his consulting firm, which focuses on delivering a return on investment for clients. He also talks about the expansion of Practus to multiple countries and the challenges they faced. Deepak attributes his success to his upbringing, which instilled values of hard work, collaboration, and independence. He reflects on the transition from working in a...
2024-07-241h 03
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 8 | From Data to Decisions: Revolutionizing Finance for a Dynamic World Ft. Ravikanth RaoAn enlightening exploration of business wisdom and technological innovation with the Sherlock Holmes of Finance and the ultimate financial strategy alchemist - Ravikanth Rao, Engagement Partner, Practus. Finance strategy, visioning, management reporting, operating model redesign, operational finance, and RPA process improvement – it all converges here!
2024-03-1542 min
Play to Potential PodcastEP7 Connecting the Dots - Staying resilient through quakesThis episode of Connecting the Dots deals with STAYING RESILIENT THROUGH QUAKES. We explore what it takes to be resilient as an individual and go on to examine what it takes to create a resilient culture in an organization. Very often, even the notion of resilience is misunderstood. We examine the nuances in what the term means. Is it “bouncing back” to something or using the quake as an opportunity to shape-shift to something else. In the fragile and brittle worlds we live in, being resilient is turning out to be a super-power. Tune into this episode to learn and grow...
2024-02-271h 26
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 7 | Exploring the Future of Energy and Work: Exploring the changing landscapes of modern multinationals Ft Chris LeeA holistic conversation with Chris Lee, Chairman & Co-Founder, Solgen Power, about million-dollar businesses and the importance of community, professional principles and spirituality, family values and observations about nature, and work and life at large.
2024-02-1456 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 6 | Building the Future – Innovations and Strategies in the Global Building Materials Industry Ft. Harsh KalaniA conversation with Harsh Kalani, Director, World of Stones Pvt. Ltd. about the keys to success in this global business landscape. Harsh is an entrepreneur par excellence, passionate about all aspects of business and growth. Along with his brother Utkarsh, Harsh embarked on a journey of global expansion from a tier 2 city and executed it successfully, with a meticulous and strategic approach.
Harsh spoke about resilience, smart decision-making, and the importance of a futuristic vision for an organization. So, get ready for a fulfilling dose of wisdom, touching on the pivotal role of technology, innovation, and strategic...
2024-01-1738 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 5 | Transforming Retail – Strategies for Revenue Growth, Technology and Global Expansion ft. Jeby CherianIn conversation with Jeby Cherian, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Strategy Officer, Blubirch. Jeby is an expert on returns management, business growth, strategy and analytics, systems integration, data management and much more! Jeby brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
We're excited to present part 2 of a thrilling episode, delving into a myriad of topics, from business and marketing to HR, the entrepreneurial spirit, spirituality, and the broader spectrum of life. Get ready to immerse yourself in an engaging and insightful discussion that promises to hold your attention from start to finish!
2023-12-2236 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 4 | Transforming Retail – Strategies for Revenue Growth, Technology and Global Expansion ft. Jeby CherianIn conversation with Jeby Cherian, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Strategy Officer, Blubirch. Jeby is an expert in returns management, business growth, strategy and analytics, systems integration, data management and much more!
Welcome to an enthralling episode about business, marketing, HR, entrepreneurial spirit, spirituality, and life at large. Prepare to give your undivided attention to the first part of this conversation. Stay tuned for part 2!
2023-11-2834 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 3 | From Advisory to Implementation Ft. SVenkatA fascinating episode with “the disruptor in the world of consulting” and Co-Founder of Practus, S Venkat. This episode is truly like a perfect cup of ‘masala chai’ – a mix of different flavors of professional and personal stories that have come together wonderfully. From understanding how businesses create wealth for their shareholders, empowering teams irrespective of seniority, and transforming consulting into active implementation of solutions to chess, quiz, gardening, and filter coffee – this episode will demand your complete attention.
2023-10-2751 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 2 | Revolutionizing Healthcare Financial Management Ft. Mathew MammenIn this captivating episode featuring a seasoned 'serial entrepreneur', listeners embark on an enlightening journey into the life of a first-generation Indian entrepreneur who defied the odds to succeed globally, particularly in the competitive landscape of the United States. Through this riveting conversation, we delve into the significance of approaching entrepreneurship with a global mindset and the future of healthcare technology, including emerging trends that promise potential disruptions and a transformative impact on patient care.
2023-09-2631 min
Bizdom With Deepak NarayananEp 1 | Exponential Technologies, ESG, and the India Story Ft. Shailesh HaribhaktiWork, life, family, economy – all in one enlightening dialog. From a father’s influence, uncommon choices, technology, ESG, and corporate decision-making, to fraud risk mitigation and the India story – this episode has it all! How can one conversation be so varied, you ask? You have to listen to the episode for the answer.
2023-08-3051 min
The Wayanadan Companyഇത് ഒരു റിയലിസ്റ്റിക് പടം അല്ല | Malayankunju Podcast | Sajimon Prabhakar | The Wayanadan CompanyHere is the Podcast Episode of Malayankunju
Malayankunju is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film directed by Sajimon Prabhakar and written by Mahesh Narayanan. It stars Fahadh Faasil and Rajisha Vijayan in the lead roles and features Indrans, Jaffar Idukki and Deepak Parambol an in supporting roles.Along with the script Mahesh Narayanan handles the cinematography and Arju Benn edits the film. The music of the film is composed by A. R. Rahman.
2022-07-1933 min
Cineulagamஒரு வழியா Vani Bhojan Scenes-ஐ Release பண்ணிட்டாங்க | Vani Bhojan | Mahaan | VikramWATCH THE VIDEO HERE~https://youtu.be/ye8QQbwsA4Yஒரு வழியா Vani Bhojan Scenes-ஐ Release பண்ணிட்டாங்க | Vani Bhojan | Mahaan | Vikram #Mahaan #Vikram #ChiyanVikram #VaniBhojan #Cineulagam This is Cineulagam's Exclusive Video of Tamil Cinema Latest News & Updates, Cinema News, Celebrity Lifestyle News & Updates, etc. This video is About The deleted Scenes From Mahaan Movie. Mahaan Is A 2022 Tamil action film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar under the banner of Seven Screen Studio. The film stars Vikram, Dhruv Vikram, Bobby Simha, and Simran, while Sananth, Vettai Muthukumar, Deepak Paramesh, and Aadukalam Naren in supporting roles. The...
2022-05-2102 min
Science & UsResearchers Debunk 185-Year Old Name Mix-Ups In Snake SpeciesWhile scientists discovered a new snake species in the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu, little did they know that this discovery would unearth a 185-year old problem of name mix-ups done in the past. In 2016, Deepak Veerappan, working with the Natural History Museum in London, received a new snake species from Tamilnadu. It was considered similar to banded racer (a widespread species). For this, they had to describe the snake, look at finer details, and also compare it to a banded racer. When they looked at the morphology and DNA of the new species, they found it to be...
2022-02-0120 min
Stanford MLSys Seminar01/13/22 #50 Deepak Narayanan - Resource-Efficient Deep Learning ExecutionDeepak Narayanan - Resource-Efficient Deep Learning ExecutionDeep Learning models have enabled state-of-the-art results across a broad range of applications; however, training these models is extremely time- and resource-intensive, taking weeks on clusters with thousands of expensive accelerators in the extreme case. In this talk, I will describe two ideas that help improve the resource efficiency of model training.In the first half of the talk, I will discuss how pipelining can be used to accelerate distributed training. Pipeline parallelism facilitates model training with lower communication overhead than previous methods while still ensuring high compute...
2022-01-1457 min
Cinemascope ReviewsMalik || CinemaScope Recommends || Fahadh Faasil || Mahesh Narayanan || Deepak Dua || Susheel Pसिनेमा स्कोप रेकमेंडस में आज मलयालम फिल्म मालिक की चर्चा फिल्म समीक्षक दीपक दुआ और आपके रेडियो साथी सुशील के साथ, सुनिए और जानिए कि क्यों है ये फिल्म आपके लिए देखनी जरूरी ।#Malik , #fahadfazil , #Netflix , #MaheshNarayanan , #FahadhFaasil , #NimishaSajayan , #dileeshpothan, #jojugeorge
2021-08-1305 min
Climate EmergencyResearchers debunk 185-year old name mix-ups in snake speciesWhile scientists discovered a new snake species in the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu, little did they know that this discovery would unearth a 185-year old problem of name mix-ups done in the past. In 2016, Deepak Veerappan, working with the Natural History Museum in London, received a new snake species from Tamilnadu. It was considered similar to banded racer (a widespread species). For this, they had to describe the snake, look at finer details, and also compare it to a banded racer. When they looked at the morphology and DNA of the new species, they found it to be...
2021-07-2820 min
Play to Potential Podcast24.00 Suresh Narayanan on Nestle India's turnaround and building a resilient cultureGUESTSuresh Narayanan is the Chairman and MD of Nestle India Limited (which recently crossed INR 10,000 Crores for the first time after about a century of operating in India). Suresh is often dubbed as a turnaround leader given what he has accomplished in various markets - Handling the operations in Singapore during the 2008 financial crisis, Leadership in Egypt, Libya and Sudan during the Arab Spring around 2011, turning around Maggi in 2015 when the company had taken a significant hit on the P&L and the Balance Sheet.In our conversation, Suresh spoke about how his childhood years...
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