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Guest Lecture on Uncertainty Management by Co-founder Radio Mirchi held at SRHU

Published on: May 22, 2024

Guest Lecture on Uncertainty Management by Co-founder Radio Mirchi held at Swami Rama Himalayan University

A skilled leader always follows the process of learning.

A skilled leader inspires others to improve.

A guest lecture on uncertainty management was organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant (SRHU). The lecture discussed how effective management of uncertainty enhances leadership skills.

The guest lecture was held on Monday in the Adi Kailash Auditorium. The main speaker, AP Parigi, co-founder and director of Radio Mirchi, and director at Bennett and Coleman Company Limited, stated that qualities such as vision, integrity, and decisiveness are essential to becoming a good leader in the business world. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong ethical foundation in leadership and professional management through his personal experiences.

Parigi emphasized that a skilled leader recognizes and motivates individuals to perform better. He stressed the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in effectively leading and managing teams, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within organizations. He underlined the role of communication as a crucial element, emphasizing its importance in achieving goals and solving problems, and that communication should be regular at all levels.

Parigi pointed out the significant role of habits in our lives and mentioned that continuous learning determines the success of any institution or individual in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. He shared lessons learnt from his extensive experiences with leading enterprises like Radio Mirchi and various other businesses. He discussed the challenges faced, strategies adopted, and key moments that shaped his journey as a leader in the media and entertainment sector.

Before the lecture, AP Parigi was honored with a memento and a shawl by Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President of Swami Rama Himalayan University, and Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Mohit Verma, Principal of Himalayan School of Management Studies, expressed gratitude to everyone. The event saw the attendance of students and faculty members from engineering, management, biosciences, yoga sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and medical colleges.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.