This week at PIC (Wednesday, 17th June at 5 pm): --- “महान मराठा सेनानी: महादजी शिंदे”, या पुस्तकावरील चर्चासत्र. या चर्चेत @aparanjape (टेक उद्योजक, बोर्ड मेंबर, सह-संस्थापक पुणे टेक आणि रिलीस्कोर), हे इतिहासकार व लेखक प्रमोद करजगी यांच्यासोबत संवाद साधतील. दिनांक: बुधवार, १७ जून २०२६ वेळ: सायं. ५:०० ते ७:०० (नोंदणी व चहापान : सायं. ५:०० ते ५:३०) 📍स्थळ: पी.आय.सी. सभागृह नोंदणी: forms.office.com/pages/respo… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane #म

50 Years. 4 Censuses. No Reallocation. India's Lok Sabha seat allocation has remained frozen since the 1971 Census, even as the country's demographic landscape has changed dramatically. As the freeze on delimitation approaches its end, a fundamental question emerges: How should India balance the principle of equal representation with the realities of federalism? PIC policy paper explores the constitutional, demographic, and governance dimensions of the delimitation debate—one of the most consequential public policy questions facing India today. The challenge is not whether change will come, but how it can be achieved with fairness, consensus, and constitutional integrity. 📖 Read the full paper: puneinternationalcentre.org/… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @PalshikarSuhas

Throughout the year, PIC brings together thought leaders from diverse fields to exchange ideas on leadership, innovation, public policy, science, culture, and society. “Aspirations are your possibilities. Keep them high, because the power of an idea is often greater than the power of a budget.” - Dr. R. A. Mashelkar (@rameshmashelkar), President, PIC. A thought that resonates strongly with PIC’s mission of fostering dialogue, research, and transformative thinking. @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

Book Launch | The Inspired Leader: Seven Practices to Unlock Your Leadership Potential Today we hosted the launch of 'The Inspired Leader' by Anil Sachdev, Founder & Chairman, SOIL, followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring: Anil Sachdev, General Manoj Pande (Retd.) – PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, and Ashish Bhandari (MD & CEO, Thermax), moderated by Dr. Ranjan Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, Nayanta University. Opening the evening, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, FRS – President, PIC reflected on the transformative power of aspirations, ideas, and leadership that enables people to realise their own potential. He reminded the audience that while resources matter, the power of an idea can often be far greater. Drawing from diverse experiences across leadership, business, and public service, the panel explored what it takes to inspire others. Anil Sachdev spoke about leadership as an inward journey rooted in purpose and self-awareness. General Manoj Pande highlighted the importance of character, competence, commitment, and conduct in developing leaders, while Ashish Bhandari reflected on the role of curiosity, resilience, honesty, and integrity in navigating challenges and building teams. The discussion offered thoughtful perspectives on leadership as a practice—one that begins with leading oneself and grows through purpose, responsibility, and continuous learning. @rameshmashelkar @anilsachdev @RanjanBanerjee1 @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

📢#WeeklyNewsletter Check out the latest edition of The Tianxian View —Pune International Centre’s weekly newsletter on China. 🔗thetianxianview.substack.com… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @girbane @aparanjape #china #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #economy #security #thinktank #research #beijing #xijinping

Today (Wednesday, 10th June, 5 pm) at PIC! Launch of the book 'The Inspired Leader', and an engaging panel discussion on leadership and inspiration. In the presence of: ▪️Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar (@rameshmashelkar), FRS – President, PIC ▪️Ashish Bhandari – MD & CEO, Thermax ▪️General Manoj Pande (Retd.) – PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC ▪️Anil Sachdev (@anilsachdev) – Author; Founder & Chairman, SOIL Moderator: Dr. Ranjan Banerjee (@RanjanBanerjee1), Vice Chancellor, Nayanta University 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Registration & Tea: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍PIC Convention Centre, Pashan, Pune maps.app.goo.gl/tuxJ7KaezEz3… Register at forms.office.com/r/rmqst6HJy…

The NHS in the UK and ESIC in India share similar origins. Yet today, the NHS is a global benchmark for inclusive healthcare, while ESIC has languished due to weak governance, neglect, and limited awareness. Despite having a corpus of over ₹1 lakh crore, ESIC remains underutilized. Its shortcomings are not a failure of design, but of execution. India cannot afford to lose one of its few worker-centric social safety nets, with the potential to serve nearly 15 crore people. Article in @DeccanHerald By Dr. Ajit Ranade, Senior Fellow, PIC. Original file pinned as the first comment. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

पुणे इंटरनॅशनल सेंटरतर्फे आपल्याला सस्नेह निमंत्रण! “महान मराठा सेनानी: महादजी शिंदे” या पुस्तकावरील चर्चासत्रासाठी आपणास आमंत्रित करत आहोत. या चर्चेत अमित परांजपे @aparanjape (टेक उद्योजक) हे इतिहासकार व लेखक प्रमोद करजगी यांच्यासोबत संवाद साधतील. दिनांक: बुधवार, १७ जून २०२६ वेळ: सायं. ५:०० ते ७:०० (नोंदणी व चहापान : सायं. ५:०० ते ५:३०) 📍स्थळ: पी.आय.सी. सभागृह नोंदणी: forms.office.com/r/SjYBkuRRj… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @sunandanlele #PuneInternationalCentre #PICPune #MarathiEvent #म

This Wednesday (10th June) at PIC! Book Launch of "The Inspired Leader" by @anilsachdev. "The Inspired Leader" explores seven practices to unlock leadership potential and is a compelling reflection on curiosity, perseverance, and meaningful accomplishment. ---- 🕔5 PM to 7 PM 📍PIC, Pashan, #Pune Register at forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rmqs… @rameshmashelkar @ge_ashish @RanjanBanerjee1 @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @penguinrandom @PenguinIndia

It was an honour for Pune International Centre to welcome His Excellency, the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma ji (@Jishnu_Devvarma), to the PIC campus. A distinguished public leader, His Excellency has championed initiatives in public health, environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and regional development. His leadership in advancing solar energy adoption and promoting sustainable growth reflects a forward-looking vision for inclusive progress. We were privileged to have the opportunity to share with him PIC’s vision of fostering informed dialogue and public policy. @rameshmashelkar @Girbane @dinakholkar @aparanjape

📚 Recent Book Club Activity at PIC Our latest Book Club session explored Mein Jahrhundert (My Century) by Günter Grass, recipient of the 1999 Nobel Prize in Literature. Comprising 100 interlinked stories, the book offers a powerful and deeply human portrait of the 20th century—capturing its triumphs, tragedies, and defining moments through a multitude of voices and perspectives. The discussion was led by Prof. (Dr.) Neeti Badwe, former Professor of German and Head of the Department of Foreign Languages, Savitribai Phule Pune University, whose insights enriched the evening’s conversation. At PIC, our Book Club continues to create a space for thoughtful reading, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas. Interested in being part of this journey? Let us know in the comments below! @rameshmashelkar @Girbane @dinakholkar @koenalahiri @aparanjape

🌿 Celebrating World Environment Day at PIC, in association with @ecologicalsoc Over the last two days, PIC transformed into a vibrant space for conversations, creativity, and community action. The celebrations also brought together cyclists, nature enthusiasts, artists, and citizens through interactive games, performances, and shared experiences—reminding us that sustainability is not just a concept, but a way of life built through collective action. As the day drew to a close beneath a beautiful evening sky, one message stood out: a greener future begins with communities that choose to care, connect, and act together. 🌍💚 @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @arti60

🌍 Celebrate World Environment Day at Pune International Centre! 🌿 Join us today for an evening of stories, ideas, creativity, and action as we bring together people and initiatives working towards a more sustainable future. 🎬 Film Screenings (2 pm to 5.15 pm) A curated selection of short films exploring ecology, conservation, water, forests, mobility, and our relationship with nature. 🍃 Nature Activities (4 pm onwards) Engaging experiences for all ages to reconnect with the natural world through play, observation, and interaction. 🌱 Kavitetil Vanaspati (6:30 pm) An poetry performance by Ketaki Ghate, celebrating the beauty and wisdom of the botanical world. 🤝 Meet Our Exhibitors (4 to 8 pm) Explore stalls by NGOs, social enterprises, and citizen groups working on sustainable mobility, clean energy, groundwater conservation, rivers, alternative cooking solutions, eco-homes, waste management, upcycling, environmental books, and community-led climate action. 🗓️5 June | World Environment Day 📍 Pune International Centre, Pashan @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @ecologicalsoc @Artikirloskar

What does leadership look like in an age, increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence? Last evening’s discussion at PIC on ‘AI Took Your Org Chart: The Rise of Responsive Leadership in the Age of Machines’ brought together authors, academics, industry leaders and technology experts for a thought-provoking exchange of ideas. The conversation explored the opportunities and challenges AI presents for organisations, the changing nature of leadership, and the importance of balancing technological advancement with human judgment, ethics and accountability. Featuring Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Uma Ganesh, Dr. Rajesh Ingle, Ravindra Naik, and Dhanashree Bhat, the session sparked meaningful reflections on how individuals and institutions can prepare for a rapidly evolving future. Thank you to all who joined us for an engaging evening of dialogue and learning. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @GaneshNatarajan @Girbane

Today at PIC (Monday, 1st June): 📓Book Review & Panel Discussion on "AI Took Your Org Chart: The Rise of Responsive Leadership in the Age of Machines", centred on the theme "AI and the Future of Jobs." 5 pm onwards, @ PIC, Pashan, #Pune Register at forms.office.com/pages/respo… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @GaneshNatarajan @aparanjape

Dr. Vijay Kelkar writes on energy security... do read - "India's vulnerability is structural. We have built an economy that requires large and growing volumes of imported hydrocarbons, while domestic production has not kept pace." "If domestic oil and gas production has languished, we should not treat it as fate. It reflects incentives, stability, contracting confidence and state's ability to carry an long-term programme beyond political cycles." @PuneIntCentre

🎙️ Episode 7 | PIC’s Global Compass Is China reshaping the international order? What does its rise mean for the future of global power, institutions, technology, & geopolitics? In this episode, Dr. @koenalahiri speaks with Manoj Kewalramani (@theChinaDude), one of India’s leading China scholars, on the forces driving China’s global ambitions & the implications for the world—& for India. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @TakshashilaInst youtu.be/Zhi3W-K6CO0

Remembering Shri S. L. Kirloskar on his birth anniversary. A visionary industrialist and institution builder, his contributions played a significant role in shaping India’s industrial growth and entrepreneurial spirit. His legacy continues to remain deeply connected with Pune’s journey as a centre of industry, innovation, and enterprise. His work continues to inspire generations of entrepreneurs and changemakers.

AI panels at Asia Economic Dialog @PuneIntCentre are always inspiring. Thank you Amb Bambawale.