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| Ankur Gupta : A Multifaceted Profile |
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A brilliant academic record in B.Pharm. (Hons.) (unmatched for over 5 decades) from BITS, Pilani with an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. Weaning himself away from corporate life 25 years back, he has since led a Bohemian lifestyle. His rich professional experience in the health-care industry spans 29 years. He continues to be an avid student of various human & divine inner sciences, and over time has evolved them as a blend of scientific concepts & spirituality. He pioneered digital & spiritual art in India and continues to explore newer frontiers, synergising his scientific temperament with creative skills & digital technology. His future-gazing skills were consistently looked forward to by almost 1 lakh doctors, over 5 years, through the "Future Medical Milestones" calendar. Besides art, he has written and produced several books, including two books on Internet (available on amazon.com) and Chaitanya Jyoti - Experiencing the Divine. He has edited and designed books on Plastic Surgery & Homeopathy (Times Group), Sanskriti Sangam etc.. He is currently authoring books on Biorhythms, Zen, Humour & Puzzles. His explorations in cymatics & alpha wave patterns has resulted in TRANCE - a series of experimental & experiential journeys in the realm of Meditation & Relaxation through both visual-aural senses. He has directed & produced a video film "Silence Speaks" for the International Film Festival 2004. India's first "remote workshop" on "Relaxation Skills for Doctors" was organised with the help of Senior Managers of a corporate, utilising a Video format starter program alongwith a booklet and a relaxation music tape. He has been Honorary Coordinator of the i-I Movement of Times Foundation, inaugurated in July 2003 by our President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. He played a pivotal role in the SPJIMR Diploma course on Political Governance for Women in 2004. He has also been appointed on the prestigious "Editors Panel" of IIM Ahmedabad. As an active member of Future Focus Foundation, he is spearheading creativity & innovation in Schools through special group workshops for Principals & Teachers. These include Aditya Birla schools in Navi Mumbai, DAV Schools in Bhubaneshwar and the Army Public Schools in Delhi. He is on the Advisory Council of Aravali Institute of Management, Jodhpur and Orchid International School (Residential), Nashik. Ankur believes that we can all explore latent facets of ourselves, beyond the self-imposed confines of daily living. Inner leadership precedes all personal performances and paradigm shifts can easily take place through Mind Management¬, once we rise above accepting mere incremental improvements. With his powerful interactive communication skills, and prowess in multimedia expression, he is a much sought after speaker, reaching out to audiences of all ages and educational levels. Conducted a 3 hour workshop on Mind Management¬ at IIM Ahmedabad - the Mecca of management education for their faculty, alumni & students. Other beneficiaries, all over India, have been : * Educationists & Society Leaders
* Students & Youth
* NGOs, Institutions & Clubs
* Professional Associations e.g. Medical, Chartered Accountants
* Specific Community Groups e.g. Senior Citizens, Women Politicians is something by which Ankur lives life . |