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What can decades of journalism teach the next generation about truth, storytelling, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with a voice? We are delighted to announce an upcoming conversation with Sushil Rao Chilkuri as part of the Stated Business Series. With over 35 years of experience across print, television, and digital media, Sushil Rao Chilkuri is a distinguished journalist, writer, storyteller, and media professional whose work spans special reporting, editorial judgement, and impactful storytelling. During his distinguished career, he served as Editor – Special Reports at The Times of India, Hyderabad, contributing to journalism through in-depth reporting and compelling narratives. His experience offers valuable lessons in credibility, responsible communication, and the power of stories to inform and influence society. 🎙️ What can students look forward to? Our upcoming conversation will explore: 🔹 Truth, credibility, and the ethics of journalism 🔹 The art of storytelling and its power to influence society 🔹 Editorial judgement and responsible reporting 🔹 Media leadership, technology, and changing audience behaviour 🔹 Mentorship, professional growth, and lessons from decades of experience 📖 Explore His Principles Beyond this upcoming conversation, we invite you to explore Sushil Rao Chilkuri’s perspectives and principles through the Stated Principles Series. 🔗 Read his Principles: app.stated.in/principles/sus… Why are we building the Stated Business Series? Because learning should extend beyond textbooks and classrooms. Through Stated, we are creating opportunities for students to engage directly with accomplished professionals, research their journeys, ask thoughtful questions, and learn from experiences that cannot be fully captured in a textbook. Each conversation follows a student-led format. A selected student researches the guest, prepares the discussion, and hosts the conversation. The student is also compensated for their work, creating an opportunity to gain practical experience while earning. Thank you, Sushil Ji @chsushilrao your time, trust, and willingness to share your experience and perspectives. We are grateful for your contribution to an initiative focused on meaningful learning for the next generation. We look forward to sharing this conversation soon. 🌐 Explore the Stated Business Series: app.stated.in/business 🎓 Students and educational institutions: If you are interested in participating in or supporting student-led conversations that connect academic learning with professional experience, we would love to hear from you. 🏢 Organisations and professionals: If you would like to collaborate with us to create meaningful learning opportunities for students, please feel free to connect. The goal is simple: bring real-world experience closer to the people who can learn from it. #Stated #BusinessSeries #PrinciplesSeries #Journalism #Leadership #Storytelling #MediaLeadership #BusinessEducation #StudentLeadership #Mentorship #FutureLeaders #RealWorldLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Leadership is tested when decisions carry consequences, pressure is high, and accountability matters most. We are honoured to announce an upcoming Stated Business Series conversation with Shri Yashovardhan Jha Azad, IPS (Retd.) — former Special Director, Intelligence Bureau; former Secretary (Security), Government of India; and former Central Information Commissioner. With a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in public service, intelligence and national security, Shri Azad brings invaluable experience and perspectives on: 🔹 National security and leadership under pressure 🔹 Accountability, transparency and governance 🔹 Policing and institutional reforms 🔹 Ethics, integrity and public service 🎙️ A student-led conversation designed to bring real-world experience into the learning journey of the next generation. At Stated, we believe students learn best when they engage directly with experienced leaders, ask thoughtful questions and explore the realities behind important decisions. Our format also creates meaningful learning and earning opportunities by compensating selected student hosts for their work. 🔗 Explore the Stated Business Series: app.stated.in/business We look forward to sharing this insightful conversation with you soon. 🙏 Stated Business Series Real Experiences. Real Learning. #Leadership #NationalSecurity #GoodGovernance #StudentEmpowerment #StatedBusinessSeries

Strong partnerships begin with shared purpose. Lasting progress begins when we turn that purpose into action. What can we learn from leaders who work to build bridges between countries, cultures and business communities? Through the Stated Principles Series — 50 People • 50 Perspectives • 50 Principles, we are honoured to feature the perspectives of Mr. Angelos Tsavdaris, President of the Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce & Economy, Greece. His work in strengthening Greece–India relations reflects the importance of international cooperation, mutual understanding and creating opportunities through meaningful partnerships. His perspective offers an opportunity to reflect on a principle that matters across leadership, business and life: Progress becomes more meaningful when we build bridges instead of boundaries. Whether between nations, institutions or individuals, lasting relationships require trust, a willingness to understand different perspectives, and a shared commitment to creating value beyond immediate interests. For the next generation, this is an important lesson: success is not only about what we build independently, but also about the opportunities we create by working together. 📖 Read Mr. Angelos Tsavdaris’s contribution to the Stated Principles Series: app.stated.in/principles/ang… My sincere gratitude to Mr. Tsavdaris for his time, trust and contribution to this initiative. I am especially grateful for his willingness to support our efforts to connect with educational institutions and explore opportunities to strengthen educational and cultural ties between Greece and India. The larger vision of this series is to compile the perspectives of 50 distinguished individuals into a book and distribute it free of cost to students, colleges, universities, educational institutions and libraries—preserving valuable insights for future generations. Because wisdom becomes even more valuable when it is shared. 50 People • 50 Perspectives • 50 Principles. #Leadership #GlobalCollaboration #CrossCulturalLeadership #Education #IndiaGreeceRelations #KnowledgeSharing #StatedPrinciplesSeries

Warm birthday wishes to Shri Amit Shah Ji, Hon’ble Union Home Minister of India. 🇮🇳 May you be blessed with good health, strength, and continued success in your service to the nation. Wishing India a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future. Happy Birthday! 🙏 #AmitShah #HappyBirthday #Leadership #India #Stated

🇬🇷🇮🇳 What builds trust between nations and creates opportunities across borders? Coming soon in the Stated Principles Series: Angelos Tsavdaris, President of the Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Economy. Honoured to have his perspectives in our initiative to preserve wisdom for future generations. The book will be distributed free to students and educational institutions. Wishing everyone in India a Happy Dussehra, and our friends in Greece peace and happiness! 🙏 #Stated #Leadership #GreeceIndia #Dussehra

🎙️ Introducing the Stated Business Series! What if students could learn directly from accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals while earning for their contributions? Through the Stated Business Series, students will research guests, prepare thoughtful questions, and participate in conducting interviews with experienced individuals across diverse fields. 🎓 Students will be paid for their work, gaining practical experience, developing research and communication skills, and learning beyond the classroom. Our mission is to connect experience with curiosity, make knowledge accessible, and create meaningful learning opportunities for the next generation. 🚀 Coming soon! 📺 Watch the announcement: youtube.com/shorts/rmukzTjh4… #Stated #BusinessSeries #Leadership #StudentOpportunities #ExperientialLearning