The other day, I had the pleasure of stepping away from my regular routine to attend a significant local event right here in Bengaluru. I received a Women Achiever Award, an acknowledgment that I am sincerely grateful for. (more…)
In Mid-March 2026, I posted an article on LinkedIn about the cyber attack on a US based healthcare provider that affected tens of thousands of devices. Below is an expanded version of that post. This cyber attack erased not just work files but also personal photos and family memories. If you use your personal phone for work, your private life is now collateral damage in a corporate security breach.
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Last Friday, on the occasion of Women’s Day, I had the opportunity to speak at a gathering organised at my workplace. Find a video summary of my presentation in this post.
I recently published a post on LinkedIn where I shared my perspectives on the management lessons I learnt in 2025, during visits to the Mahakumbha Mela in February and Shegaon in November. Below are the takeaways from that post.
I had submitted this essay to Insurance Institute of India in June 2024, Over an year later, I thought of publishing it as a blog post. The Indian insurance sector is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation, embracing technologies that were once the stuff of science fiction. (more…)
“Risk management is not a function; it is a way of thinking.”
— James Lam, Risk Management Authority
In today’s fast-changing corporate environment, risk and insurance management must go beyond departmental silos. Success depends on strong internal partnerships that bring together HR, operations, procurement, finance, and other functions to anticipate and respond to risks more effectively.
We take a look at aviation accidents 2025, as we enter the final two months of 2025. This year has become the deadliest for commercial air travel in over a decade. When I first wrote about aviation safety trends back in March 2025, I was concerned about the trajectory. Now, with over 460 fatalities globally and several catastrophic incidents—including the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash in June—those concerns have been validated in the most unfortunate way possible.
In a recent interview with Adrian Ladbury, for the publication Commercial Risk : Insurance and Risk Management News, I shared my journey and perspectives on the evolving landscape of Holistic risk management in India.
The Indian food industry is a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse flavours, distribution channels, and regulatory frameworks. Yet beneath its rich exterior lies a complex web of risks that can significantly impact operations, finances, and brand reputation. From product contamination and costly recalls to regulatory challenges and supply chain disruptions, businesses in this sector grapple with an ever-evolving array of potential pitfalls.
On a warm Saturday morning in mid-July 2024, our team came together for something truly meaningful—a company-sponsored tree plantation drive near Jakkur Lake in Bengaluru. As someone who’s spent most of my professional life working with numbers, policies, and risk assessments, getting my hands dirty and planting saplings was a refreshing reminder that corporate responsibility extends far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets.
This article explores key insights from the PARIMA Mumbai 2024 event, focusing on building resilience against climate change and natural catastrophes. Drawing from expert panel discussions, it delves into the complexities of risk management in today’s interconnected world, highlighting challenges faced by organizations and innovative approaches to risk financing. The piece offers valuable perspectives for risk managers and insurance professionals in India.
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