The Voyage To Excellence (The Ascent of 21 women Leaders of India Inc)
Book Specification
Item Code: | IDH070 |
Author: | Nischinta Amarnath & Debashish Ghosh |
Publisher: | PUSTAK MAHAL |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2005 |
ISBN: | 8122309046 |
Pages: | 280(Color Illus : 22) |
Cover: | Paperback |
Other Details | 9.3" X 6.1" |
Book Description
A never-ending desire 'to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield'. It is this indomitable human spirit that two young authors give expression to through their creative endeavours in The Voyage to Excellence. In this bold venture, Debashish Ghosh and Nischinta Amarnath give an insight into the dynamics of a business model spearheaded by exceptional human beings. That all of them are women is not a coincidence. For it they are at the helm of affairs today, it is because of a way of life that they believe in. not all of them follow the same beliefs, but their end is the same- to win against all odds with passion, courage and conviction.
Told in a lucid and succinct style, the diversity and range of their thought-provoking subject is fascinating. What makes these awesome women succeed in the complex and competitive corporate world will intrigue and inspire any reader, irrespective of age or Gender. It is a book that tells us about the creation of wealth-not just in the physical world but also in the hearts and minds of millions whose lives have been touched by a few extraordinary women in their voyage to excellence.
About the Author
Debashish is a participant, MBA class of 2005, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. Before joining he had a two-year stint as a Product Management Executive with an auto major. His editorial experiences involve editing cappus magazines and writing for various newspaper supplements. He is an ingenious speaker, who is known among his peer group for securing numerous awards in management festivals. He has also won awards form BARC, NEERI, Indian Plastics Institute and Competition Success Review. His interests lie in the areas of marketing, corporate communications and media.
Nishchinta is currently pursuing her degree in economics from Stella Maris College, Chennai. She has been freelancing extensively for The Hindu (special supplements), The New Indian Express and other reputed publications over a span of the last five years. She has served as an editorial consultant for many magazines and online portals and has won several awards in writing and speaking, including the Rotary Club Young Achiever's Award and a medal from the Hon'ble President of India. A prolific singer, she has also given stage shows and anchored many programmes, both on and off screen. The media, music, global business and culture are areas that hold her intrigue.
Preface | 9-12 | |
In Her Eyes (Anu Aga) | 13-14 | |
In His Eyes (N. R. Narayana Murthy) | 15 | |
1 | Akhila Srinivasan (Managing Director, Shriram Investments Limited) The Leading Light |
16-25 |
2 | Chanda Kocchar (Executive Director, ICICI Bank) Better Than the Best |
26-33 |
3 | Ekta Kapoor (Creative Director, Balaji Telefilms) The Story-Teller |
34-41 |
4 | Jyoti Naik (President, Lijjat Papad) Rolling Out a Bright Future |
42-53 |
5 | Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Chairman and Managing Director, BIOCON) The Tele of the Tigress |
54-69 |
6 | Lalita D. Gupte (Joint Managing Director, ICICI Bank) Sporting the Leader's Badge |
70-79 |
7 | Naina Lal Kidwai (Deputy Chief Executive Officer, HSBC) The Master Strategist |
80-95 |
8 | Preetha Reddy (Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals) Touching Lives |
96-109 |
9 | Priya Paul (Chairman, Apeejay Park Hotels) Small is Beautiful |
110-119 |
10 | Rajshree Pathy (Chairman, Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals Limited) The Candy-maker |
120-133 |
11 | Ranjana Kumar (Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture & rural Development) Twists and Turns |
134-147 |
12 | Ravina Raj Kohli (Media Personality & Former President, STAR News) Maiden of the Media |
148-161 |
13 | Renuka Ramnath (Chief Executive Officer, ICICI Ventures) Uncharted Ventures |
162-171 |
14 | Ritu Kumar (Fashion Designer) Refashioning Indian Glamour |
172-179 |
15 | Ritu Nanda (Chief Executive Officer, Escolife) Larger than Life |
180-191 |
16 | Shahnaz Hussain (Chief Executive Officer, Shahnaz Herbals) The Herbal Crusader |
192-203 |
17 | Sharan Apparao (Proprietor, Apparao Galleries) Painting a New India |
204-211 |
18 | Simone Tata (Chairman, Trent Limited) The Cosmetic Czarina |
212-223 |
19 | Sulajja Firodia Motwani (Joint Managing Director, Kinetic Engineering) Riding to the Summit |
224-237 |
20 | Tarjani Vakil (Former Chairman and Managing Director, EXIM Bank) The Pacesetter |
238-249 |
21 | Zia Mody (Senior Partner, AZB & Partners) A Mind of Intellect |
250-256 |
Appendices | 257-274 | |
Messages | 275-280 |