On 7 November 2025, Mumbai LitFest 2025 hosted an intimate conversation between author Tarini Mohan and our very own Preetham Gandhi Sunkavalli, Deputy General Manager with the Brand Team at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. Together, they explored Tarini’s memoir, Lifequake, which traces her journey from a fast-paced life in New York and Uganda to the aftermath of a near-fatal accident. In this candid exchange, Tarini gently pushes back against the cliché of being called “inspiring,” reflects on how friendship became the “architecture” of her recovery, and speaks about the profound shift from independence to interdependence.

 

Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at https://www.godrejdeilab.com/.

 

Our Guest:

Tarini Mohan

 

Moderator:

Preetham Gandhi Sunkavalli

 

Book:

LIFEQUAKE : A Story of Hope and Humanity

 

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This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Sound Editing & Mixing: Nihar Temkar

On 7 November 2025, Mumbai LitFest 2025 hosted an intimate conversation between author<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarini-mohan-b04a289/"> Tarini Mohan</a> and our very own<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/psunkavalli/?originalSubdomain=in"> Preetham Gandhi Sunkavalli</a>, Deputy General Manager with the Brand Team at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. Together, they explored Tarini&rsquo;s memoir, Lifequake, which traces her journey from a fast-paced life in New York and Uganda to the aftermath of a near-fatal accident. In this candid exchange, Tarini gently pushes back against the clich&eacute; of being called &ldquo;inspiring,&rdquo; reflects on how friendship became the &ldquo;architecture&rdquo; of her recovery, and speaks about the profound shift from independence to interdependence.
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Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at <a href="https://www.godrejdeilab.com/">https://www.godrejdeilab.com/</a>.
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Our Guest:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarini-mohan-b04a289/">Tarini Mohan</a>
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Moderator:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/psunkavalli/?originalSubdomain=in">Preetham Gandhi Sunkavalli</a>
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Book:
<a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/9353453933?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_X29PWDJQX44EPXNF5E96&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_X29PWDJQX44EPXNF5E96&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_X29PWDJQX44EPXNF5E96&amp;bestFormat=true">LIFEQUAKE : A Story of Hope and Humanity</a>
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Find the Lab on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/godrejdeilab/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/godrej-dei-lab/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin</a>
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Email us at <a href="mailto:godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com">godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com</a> / <a href="mailto:contact@maed.in">contact@maed.in</a>
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This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">www.maedinindia.in</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Head of Audio Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Sound Editing &amp; Mixing: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar/">Nihar Temkar</a>

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.

India Included by Godrej DEI Lab

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.