EThames College
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Theme: Shaping the new normal

This event occurred on
February 15, 2025
Hyderabad, Telangana
India

Shaping the New Normal means being proactively dealing with the voluminous amount of change that the world is experiencing . It refers to the process of actively influencing and defining the changes instead of being a passive witness .

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Plot No 1/C, Sy No 83/1, Raidurgam, Knowledge City Rd, panmaktha
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500081
India
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Akhila Prasanna Telugu

Assistant Professor_English at EThames Business School (EBS)
Akhila Prasanna is an inspiring educator with an unwavering passion for teaching and over seven years of experience shaping young minds. With an M.A. and B.Ed. in hand, and currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Sri Venkateshwara University, she blends academic excellence with a heart for meaningful connection. Her expertise spans English, Literature, Communication, and Soft Skills, and she’s a certified Soft Skills Trainer licensed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Known for her energy, empathy, and impact, Akhila is a powerhouse in the classroom — dedicated to empowering learners, building confidence, and turning every lesson into a life lesson.

Ayesha Shaik

Youtuber, Entrepreneur, Student of Ethames Business School (EBS)
Ayesha is a student of EThames Business School and also Marketing trainer, sales coach , HR trainer and Business Management coach for Entrepreneurs across India . She is passionate about professional social service.

Daksha Agarwal

Student at Ethames Business School (EBS)
Daksha Agarwal is a multifaceted talent who has been as comfortable on the playing field as she has been in the classroom . A national level achiever in academics , Daksha believes with the right kind of dedication and time management it is possible to straddle different fields of activity and excel in them. She is a student of EThames Business School

Kanth Risa

Professional Artist
Kanth Risa is a professional artist and new age philosopher who is known for his thought-provoking talks and artistic work. Kanth Risa is an exponent of Mindfulness movement and regularly talks on issues pertaining to life , meaning and purpose . He runs a very popular Youtube channel

NVS Reddy

Managing Director, Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd & Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd
With over 40 years of administrative and techno-managerial experience, Mr. NVS Reddy, a 1983 batch Civil Services Officer, pioneered systemic improvements in various Government organizations and successfully led several major challenging infrastructure projects. He won many prestigious awards for the outstanding contributions he made in his various assignments in Indian Railways and in governments of united AP and Telangana. Presently as the Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, he is heading the mega Hyderabad Metro Rail project (69 km). Successful Implementation of this project with an investment of about Rs.22,000 crore under public private partnership (PPP) with innovative financial engineering is his bold initiative in mass transit systems and infrastructure development. It is the world’s largest Metro rail project in PPP mode.

Raj Rajeshwar Upadhyaya

Founder/Dean, AAEI ; Director, Par Excellence Leadership Solutions Pvt Ltd
Empowering Leadership through Emotional Intelligence. Raj, a luminary with 30 years of illustrious experience in Industry, Consulting, and Teaching, is distinguished by his profound expertise in Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence. As the visionary founder of Par Excellence and the esteemed Academy for Applied Emotional Intelligence (AAEI), Raj has trained professionals including entrepreneurs, igniting transformative change through cutting-edge Leadership Learning Programs. With an unwavering commitment to nurturing potential, Raj employs global psychometric assessments such as EIRS, MHS EQI 2.0, IROP, Typology, ESQ, CRESEL PRO, and Change Readiness, to unlock hidden talents and ignite the spark of growth within individuals and organizations. Embrace this extraordinary journey under Raj's enigmatic guidance and embark on an illuminating path to effective leadership and the transcendent power of Emotional Intelligence.

Sreekanth Arimanithaya

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and CEO – Xarpie Labs
Sreekanth Arimanithaya is also the Co-founder – Mantrika.ai, Visara Partners & Communios.ai... Sreekanth is widely regarded as one of the most influential HR Leaders in India. He has led the HR functions of several top rated firms like EY etc .

Srinivas BNS

YouTuber/Content creator
BNS Srinivas, a creator with over 700,000 followers across his acclaimed online platforms, is the founder of Homosapiyen, India’s first premium biohacking company. He has conducted in-depth interviews with hundreds of world-class experts, often being the first in India to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and insights to a wider audience. With the wisdom gained from reading over 700 books, he shares transformative lessons on health, mindset, and personal growth, adding unique depth and perspective to his conversations and content. Some of the renowned names he has interviewed include M.S. Dhoni, Wim Hof (The Iceman), Dr. Joan Vernikos (former NASA Director, Life Sciences Division), Chris Voss, Les Brown (legendary motivational speaker), etc., offering rare glimpses into their extraordinary expertise. A martial artist, traveler, and entrepreneur, Srinivas blends ancient wisdom with modern science to inspire individuals to unlock their potential and lead extraordinary lives.

Organizing team

Anitha
Gadiraju

Hyderabad, India
Organizer

Viiveck
Verma

Hyderabad, India
Co-organizer