Dr. Atul R. Thakare

PhD in Mgmt by education | Manager by profession | Storyteller by recreation |
Strategist with 20+ yrs of exp. in Corporate & Public sector |
Views r personal.

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Grateful to @TheNewBharat_ for entrusting me with the role of #Jury Member. 🙏

Heartiest #congratulations to the winners and a big salute to every participant for their talent and effort. 👏

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Revisiting the old memories of #college, through my first #novel :
https://t.co/H8HM4w5kdc

#SundayRead
#Rahul
#Sarkaar
@RahulGandhi

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

This time, it was #Delhi!
For the first time, @arai_india organised its #CustomerMeet in the capital, & the response was so overwhelming that, as #host, I found myself speechless for 15 sec during the closing ceremony.
Heartfelt thanks to #customers & #ARAI for this opportunity!

[The Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) @arai_india]

As ARAI celebrates 60 years of excellence, the Northern Region Customer Meet in New Delhi was yet another special occasion to celebrate the relationships that have shaped our journey, following the wonderful response to our Customer Meet in Pune.

We are truly humbled and overwhelmed by the support, trust, and goodwill we continue to receive from customers and partners across the country. The event brought together representatives from industry, SIAM, ACMA, academia, government and research institutions, and other key stakeholders, creating a valuable platform for meaningful dialogue, insightful discussions, and the exchange of perspectives on the future of mobility.

Beyond strengthening connections, the Customer Meet provided an important opportunity for us to better understand the evolving expectations, priorities, and challenges of our customers. These interactions help us continuously enhance our capabilities and align our efforts with the emerging needs of the mobility ecosystem.

The enthusiasm, encouragement, and shared vision reflected during the discussions reaffirm the strong partnerships that have been instrumental in ARAI's growth over the past six decades. Such support inspires us to move forward with renewed purpose and commitment as we work towards advancing safe, sustainable, and future-ready mobility solutions.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. We look forward to strengthening these relationships and creating even greater value together in the years ahead.

#TogetherWeCan

#ARAI60 #CustomerMeet2026 #NorthernRegionCustomerMeet #NewDelhi #DiamondJubilee #CustomerPartnerships #MobilityInnovation #SIAM #ACMA #FutureOfMobility

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

A pledge to act with honesty, transparency, and accountability—today and every day.

Taking the Integrity Pledge during #VigilanceAwarenessWeek .

#IntegrityPledge #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

audiences went to the theatres carrying a sense of guilt—that they had not made the first film a success. I could watch #Aawarapan twice, but I could not bring myself to watch the second instalment even once.
@emraanhashmi @ajaydevgn @JaideepAhlawat

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

#FilmyKeede : Among all the sequels and new releases, there was one series I had genuinely been waiting for—#WaitingHai ! And it did not disappoint.
All seven episodes kept me glued to the screen. The performances are excellent, and the screenplay is equally strong.
#MovieReview

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Yes, I liked #Drishyam3TheConclusion for its treatment, but I felt Vijay Salgaonkar was portrayed as smarter than Sachin Pilgaonkar☺️. Also, the climax felt somewhat predictable.

As for #Aawarapan2, it became a hit largely because ...

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

#SundayRead

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

जन्मदिन मुबारक हो शहंशाह - @SrBachchan

https://t.co/FrgIzCADdY

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

It was truly insightful listening to @kris_sg today!

Thank you, #ARAI, for this wonderful opportunity. 🙏

[The Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) @arai_india]

ARAI was honoured to host Padma Bhushan Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of Axilor Ventures and Co-Founder of Infosys, for the 4th edition of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series under our Diamond Jubilee celebrations, ARAI@60.

Delivering a thought-provoking lecture on "A Case for Builders," Shri Gopalakrishnan reflected on his journey of co-founding Infosys and helping shape India's global IT identity, while sharing his vision for India's growth over the next three decades. He spoke about the opportunities that lie ahead for the country, the transformative role of technology and innovation, and the responsibility of institutions, industry, entrepreneurs, and young professionals in building a developed, globally competitive India by 2047.

His message to ARAIans was both inspiring and actionable. He urged us to think and act as builders, not just of technologies and products, but of institutions, ecosystems, and India's future. He encouraged ARAIans to dream big and build for India at scale, leveraging the country's strengths in talent, market size, and innovation capability. He highlighted the importance of embracing disruptive technologies such as AI and next-generation mobility solutions, fostering deep-tech innovation, nurturing startups, and creating globally competitive products from India.

Importantly, he noted that institutions like ARAI have a unique responsibility to both enable and enforce innovation, by supporting the entire value chain from research and development, incubation, and technology creation to validation, testing, homologation, and certification. Through this dual role, ARAI can help accelerate innovation while ensuring quality, safety, and global competitiveness.

During his visit, Mr. Gopalakrishnan also engaged with ARAI's senior leadership team to better understand the institute's capabilities, strategic priorities, and future aspirations. He appreciated ARAI's unique role in advancing automotive technologies and fostering innovation, while exchanging perspectives on how research institutions can contribute to India's technology leadership and economic growth in the decades ahead.

His insights strongly resonated with ARAI's vision of evolving beyond testing, certification, development, and research to become a leading innovation platform for the future of mobility.

Thank you, sir, for your valuable guidance, encouragement, and confidence in ARAI's potential to help build a stronger, technology-driven India.

#ARAI #ARAIat60 #KrisGopalakrishnan #ACaseForBuilders #Innovation #ViksitBharat2047 #FutureOfMobility #DeepTech #AI #AutomotiveIndia #TechnologyLeadership

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

जन्मदिन मुबारक हो शहंशाह - @SrBachchan

https://t.co/FrgIzCADdY

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

@Deepakk75058621 Ease of doing business is important, and so is the speed of doing business.

Great work indeed! 👍

Just a small suggestion: the heading could perhaps read “MADC invites…” for grammatical accuracy. 🙏

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

#SundayRead
#IITBombay
#Student

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Amid the discussion surrounding an #IIT student’s tragic death, here's an excerpt from my first #novel—a reflection on the pressure, anxiety, and emotional turmoil engineering #students experience during exams.

https://t.co/5A8G9rLT21

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Amid the discussion surrounding an #IIT student’s tragic death, here's an excerpt from my first #novel—a reflection on the pressure, anxiety, and emotional turmoil engineering #students experience during exams.

https://t.co/5A8G9rLT21

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Happy Engineers' Day 🙂

https://t.co/EfUDbVWkkJ

[The Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) @arai_india]

Happy National Engineers' Day!

As ARAI celebrates its Diamond Jubilee — 60 years of excellence in mobility research and innovation — we honour the legacy of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary, and celebrate the engineers who have carried that spirit of ingenuity forward for six decades.

Our deepest gratitude to all the engineers who continue to shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions for India.

Here's to 60 years of excellence — and to continuing our pursuit of it as we help shape India's Technical Excellence.

राष्ट्रीय इंजीनियर्स दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ!

एआरएआई अपनी हीरक महोत्सव मना रहा है। एआरएआई ने गतिशीलता अनुसंधान और नवाचार के क्षेत्र में 60 वर्षों की उत्कृष्ट सेवा पूरी की है। इस विशेष अवसर पर हम भारत रत्न सर मोक्षगुंडम विश्वेश्वरैया को उनकी जयंती पर श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हैं।

हम उन सभी इंजीनियरों का दिल से आभार व्यक्त करते हैं, जो पिछले छह दशकों से अपनी प्रतिभा और नए विचारों के माध्यम से भारत के लिए अधिक सुरक्षित, स्मार्ट और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल परिवहन समाधान तैयार कर रहे हैं।

आइए, एआरएआई के 60 वर्षों की उत्कृष्ट उपलब्धियों का उत्सव मनाएँ और भारत की तकनीकी प्रगति में योगदान देने के अपने प्रयासों को आगे भी जारी रखें।

#nationalengineersday #arai #technology #engineersday

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

It was an absolute honour to host the #CustomerMeet in #Pune.

Heartfelt #thanks to all @arai_india #customers whose participation and insights made the event a true #success.

Looking forward to many more such meaningful engagements ahead.

[The Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) @arai_india]

As ARAI celebrates 60 years of excellence, our Customer Meet 2026 was a wonderful reminder that our greatest achievements are built on enduring relationships and collaborations.

We were deeply touched by the thoughtful messages, cherished memories, and inspiring stories shared by our customers and partners. Their reflections on our shared milestones and partnerships reaffirmed the trust and mutual respect that have defined our journey together. These heartfelt words have inspired us to move forward with even greater purpose, energy, and commitment as we shape the future of mobility.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to nurturing these relationships and celebrating many more such milestones together.

#TogetherWeCan

#arai60 #customermeet2026 #customerpartnerships #diamondjubilee #mobilityinnovation

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

Sharing my old blog on the occasion of World EV Day :
https://t.co/mpcmNnSpZO

#WorldEVDay

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

@Deepakk75058621 Huge collection it is!

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

@Deepakk75058621 Congratulations on the 24th Foundation Day of MADC💐

Sharing my research paper on the Mega project #MIHAN, on this occasion:

https://t.co/GZIWrLZ7mN

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

#SundayRead
#DimagiNaxal

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

From #UrbanNaxal to #TukdeTukdeGang, labels are coined and recycled to frame dissent. Recently, the phrase #DimaagiNaxal entered the spotlight!

Over coffee, three friends from my novel 'Affairs @ Corporate'—Ajay, Arjun, and Veeru—dive into conversation :

https://t.co/U2MaI1nuOK

[Dr. Atul R. Thakare @atulrt]

From #UrbanNaxal to #TukdeTukdeGang, labels are coined and recycled to frame dissent. Recently, the phrase #DimaagiNaxal entered the spotlight!

Over coffee, three friends from my novel 'Affairs @ Corporate'—Ajay, Arjun, and Veeru—dive into conversation :

https://t.co/U2MaI1nuOK