Compelling thrillers which combine nail biting suspense with deeply researched insights
A heady blend of conspiracy, history and suspense
A thrilling adventure that
is unputdownable
A breathtaking thriller..
This is a must read for crime lovers.
Yet another testimony that the
Indian thriller genre has come of age.
KaalKoot is a fast-paced novel…
S.Venkatesh's KaalKoot revives a forgotten Himalayan legend
S.Venkatesh is an author, investor, business leader and leadership coach. He is the author of two Amazon #1 bestselling thrillers AgniBaan and KaalKoot. KaalKoot has been optioned for screen adaptation.
He has held leadership positions across Asia with JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, helped invest over a billion dollars at Australian firms AMP and Macquarie, and been a Director on Boards of multiple companies.
Venkatesh is the founder of leadership coaching firm Mainspring. He has been ranked among the ‘100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders’ globally at the World Coaching Congress, and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.
An alumnus of IIT Delhi & IIM Calcutta, Venkatesh has been a TEDx speaker multiple times, and a columnist on leadership and mindfulness for The Daily Guardian.
TEDx Youth CRMPUC: The secret to becoming extraordinary 7th December, 2018, Mumbai
TEDxTalk: An inner paradigm to unbox your life 1 April 2023 Fore School of Management
IIM Ahmedabad: Five things they don't teach you at Business School 7th December, 2018, Mumbai
The Secrets of Success 11th November 2022 Delhi University
Wire yourself for success 4th August 2022 FORE School of Management, New Delhi
How to achieve your full potential 3rd August 2022 MDI Gurgaon
The Habit Coach Podcast 16th June 2022 Mindfulness in the Workplace
The Habit Coach Podcast 14th June 2022 The Power of Creativity
By the Quill – Author Interview 29th April 2022 Interview with LitSoc, National Law University Assam
A Story Club 23rd Oct 2021 Storytelling session
Conversation with Shweta Rohira, Actress/Artist 28th Sep 2021 "Chitter Chatter" with Venkatesh
Rustik Travels Podcast 18th Sep 2021 Travel-Inspired Writing: Podcast with Venkatesh
Interview with The New Indian Express 26th Aug 2021
Kerala Literature Festival Jan 2020
SoBo Fest 27th Jan 2019, Mumbai Panel Discussion on Love, Life and Spirituality
Book Signing Tour 22nd Jan 2019, Delhi 11 bookstores across Delhi
Book Signing Tour 8th January 2019, Bengaluru 6 bookstores across Bengaluru
Book Signing Tour 3rd January 2019, Mumbai 9 bookstores across Mumbai
KAALKOOT launch 7th December, 2018, Mumbai ITC Grand Central Hotel
News18 Want To Achieve Your Full Potential At The Workplace? This Is What You Can Do 25th May, 2023
Forbes.com 20 Important Reasons Coaches Should Be Wary Of Overusing AI Tools 10th May, 2023
Forbes.com 19 Ways Leaders Can Support Employee Health and Wellness 9th May, 2023
Tell me your story Science & Literature : 8 Authors Who Merged the Two! 9th March, 2023
Forbes.com Want To Master A Difficult Topic Quickly? Try These 15 Powerful Hacks 16th Dec, 2022
Deccan Herald Bookrack for the week 10th Oct 2021
The News Now On intertwining historical fiction with a thriller narrative 22th Sep 2021
Life and More A potpourri of suspense, adventure, history & science 19th Sep 2021
Sharing Stories AGNIBAAN 16th Sep 2021
The Times of India Weekly Books News 3rd Aug 2021
Deccan Herald Bookrack for the week 1st Aug 2021
Mid-Day Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier 30th July 2021
Impactnews Book Extract : Agnibaan – Guardians Of The Fire Chamber By S Venkatesh 30th July 2021
Life and More India’s rich history was a source of inspiration for Kaalkoot 14th Jan 2020
Chhaon In conversation with S. Venkatesh author June 2019
The New Indian Express Motivational Speakers: Let’s Talk 23rd June 2019
The bridge Chronicle Sakal Times 1th June 2019
Rediff #SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you 12th March 2019
Firstpost Article by S.Venkatesh 19th Feb 2019
APN News Coverage of Delhi Literature Festival 13th Feb 2019
The Statesman Interview with S.Venkatesh 9th Feb 2019
Deccan Herald On the Book Rack 20th Jan 2019
India Today What prominent writers - whether of books or tweets 7ht Jan 2019
BWWELLBEING WORLD Transforming our Attitude To Wellness 8th June 2023
The Times of India Finding yourself through mindfulness 24th May 2023
The Daily Guardian Eight billion shades of grey 3rd Nov 2022
The Daily Guardian The perils of 'perfectionism' 27th Sep 2022
The Daily Guardian What is Holding you back 13th Sep 2022
The Daily Guardian The inner critic and the freedom to fail 3rd Sep 2022
The Daily Guardian How To Get To The Aha Moment 11th Aug 2022
The Daily Guardian The Lost Art of Persistence 30th July 2022
The Daily Guardian Tap-Dancing To Work 14th July 2022
The Daily Guardian Overnight Successes Cannot be Attributed to Providence 30th June 2022
The Daily Guardian Let A Little Magic Into Your Life 17th June 2022
The Daily Guardian The Power Of Saying I don't Know 7th June 2022
The Daily Guardian Logic Or Instinct Which Do We Follow 19th May 2022
The Daily Guardian Why You Should Get Rich Slowly 5th May 2022
The Daily Guardian Getting Into The Zone 21th April 2022
The Daily Guardian The Forgiving Minute 7th April 2022
New Indian Express Shed something every day": The Secret To A More Meaningful Life 12th Sep 2021
Huff Post How I Juggle Writing Thrillers With A Demanding Corporate Career 14th April 2019
Venkatesh has been profiled among the leading motivational speakers of India by The New Indian Express. He has been a TEDx speaker multiple times, and has delivered talks and conducted workshops across numerous corporate and community forums on creativity, innovation, storytelling, leadership, success and entrepreneurship. He draws on his extensive business experience, storytelling skills, and his experience as an author and mindfulness practitioner, to creatively engage audiences.
Venkatesh is the founder of leadership coaching firm Mainspring. He has been ranked among the ‘100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders’ globally at the World Coaching Congress, and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.
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