Surviving a Kidnapping, an Armed Robbery and a Plane Crash

"Three Lives in One: A Survivor’s Tale - From Armed Robbery and a Plane Crash to a Kidnapping"

Join us for a gripping event where survivors share their harrowing experiences of escaping from the clutches of his kidnappers, enduring an armed robbery, and surviving a plane crash. Hear firsthand accounts of courage, resilience, and the will to survive. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain insight into these extraordinary stories of survival.

Location: MIT Space@Level 6, Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Rd #06-26, Singapore 179098

Directions: Peninsula Plaza is near City Hall MRT station. Take Exit D to exit the MRT. Upon arrival at Peninsula Plaza, take the lift to level 6.

Speaker Bio: Dr Kaushik is an adjunct lecturer at the University of Oxford, University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Australian Institute of Business and Kaplan Business School where he delivers courses on Leadership, Governance and ESG for their MBA programs. He is also a former ATP Tour professional tennis player, and founder of a consultancy firm, Orka Advisory, which focuses on sustainability projects. He has delivered 2 TED talks and worked in senior sustainability roles at Evolution Mining, Regis Healthcare, KPMG, EY and Unisys, where he has built and led multi-million-dollar and award-winning sustainability programs & strategies. Kaushik is also a strategic advisor, mentor and coach for various tech and startup companies around the world.

Info: Waiting for attendees to arrive (15 minutes). There can be some light banter /casual talk between speaker, organiser and audience during this time.

Info: The host, Boon Liang, will introduce the company and the speaker (15 minutes). The speaker, Dr Kaushik, will proceed to talk about his survival experiences (30 minutes):


- Kidnapped in Lebanon – Hear the chilling account of his abduction and survival under the shadow of one of the world’s most feared groups.


- Armed Robberies at Home – Learn how he stayed composed when danger came to his doorstep.


A Plane Crash in America – Experience the terrifying moments and miraculous aftermath of a crash that could have ended everything.


Through gripping storytelling, raw honesty, and moments of reflection, Dr Kaushik will reveal what these extreme experiences taught him about fear, hope, resilience, and the human spirit.

Info: The host (Boon Liang) will ask the speaker (Dr Kaushik) several questions about his experiences, what he learnt, and what advice he wants to give the audience (20 minutes).

Info: Dr Kaushik will answer questions from the audience (30 minutes).

Info: A riveting 30 minute talk, followed by a 20 minute Q&A session with the host and a 30 minute Q&A session with the audience.


The event will end with Book Sales & Signing.


An opportunity to gain rare survival insights—physical, emotional, and psychological.


An inspiring message about overcoming adversity that you won’t forget.


Who Should Attend:

This event is ideal for:


Anyone interested in survival, resilience, or extraordinary true stories.


Fans of real-life thrillers, memoirs, or global affairs.


Students and professionals in crisis response, psychology, or international relations.


People seeking motivation and perspective.

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