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Weekend Unwind with: Whoppl’s Ramya Ramachandran
Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind—a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of business executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session, we have Ramya Ramachandran, Whoppl CEO & founder Ramya Ramachandran
So, without further ado, here it goes…
Your mantra for life
My mantra for life is “Hustle in silence and let your work make all the noise.”
A book you are currently reading or plan to read
Currently, I’m reading “Mastering the VC Game: Venture Capital Insider on How to Get from Start to an IPO on Your Terms.”
Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
Answer: My fitness mantra during the pandemic was simple: just show up. I made it a point to work out for at least 30 minutes, no matter how tired, bored, or unmotivated I felt. I dedicated that time exclusively to a good workout.
Your comfort food
My comfort food has to be sambar rice. It’s my go-to when I need some comforting and delicious food.
A quote or philosophy that keeps you going when the chips are down
Answer: A quote or philosophy that keeps me going when the chips are down is, “There are no two days that are the same. Some are happy, some are sad. We shouldn’t complain about the happy days, so we shouldn’t complain about the sad ones. What is life without some variety? If every day were the same, it would be incredibly boring.”
Your guilty pleasure
My guilty pleasure, if you can call it that, is my love for traveling and my music collection. I have playlists for every mood, and it’s something I hold close to my heart.
The last time you tried something new
The last time I tried something new was pottery. I got my hands dirty and, even though the end result wasn’t as expected, it was a fun and creative experience.
A life lesson you learned the hard way
A life lesson I learned the hard way is that not everyone you trust will be trustworthy. Trust should be earned, not freely given to everyone who comes into your life.
What gets you excited about life
What gets me excited about life is the prospect of new adventures and the unknown. Whether it’s traveling to new places, meeting new people, or exploring new challenges, the thrill of the unknown keeps me excited.
What’s on top of your bucket list
On top of my bucket list is to travel the world and experience different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. There’s so much to explore and learn out there.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be
If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self, it would be to worry less about what others think and focus more on being true to yourself. Authenticity is your greatest strength.
What’s one thing you would most like to change about the world
One thing I would most like to change about the world is the lack of equality and opportunities for all. It’s essential to create a world where everyone has a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Is there an activity that keeps you motivated and charged during tough times
An activity that keeps me motivated and charged during tough times is listening to music. It has the power to uplift my spirits and provide the energy and motivation to push through challenges.
What lifts your spirits when life gets you down
What lifts my spirits when life gets me down is spending quality time with friends and loved ones. Their support and companionship can be incredibly uplifting during difficult times.
Your go-to stress buster
My go-to stress buster is practicing mindfulness and meditation. Taking a few moments to center myself and focus on the present helps me reduce stress and find inner peace.
Brands
SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
