Decoding the Modern World with Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria at Rotary Club of Bombay - 2

Fareed Zakaria, an internationally acclaimed journalist, author, and host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, is known for his incisive commentary on global politics, economics, and culture. With a Yale degree, a Harvard Ph.D., and bestselling books like The Post-American World, Zakaria’s voice has shaped global discourse for decades.

Lessons in Modern Success: An Evening with Orry at the Rotary Club of Bombay

Orry and Sampath Iyengar

I recently attended a thought-provoking conversation at the Rotary Club of Bombay, thanks to an invitation from Honorary Joint Secretary and friend, Akhil Sanghi. The evening featured Orhan Awatramani—better known as “Orry”—in a lively exchange with Priya Tanna. Orry’s unique path to success and his unconventional take on personal branding provided new insights that left a lasting impact. Here are a few lessons I, Sampath Iyengar, took away from this engaging discussion.