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Axis Max Life Insurance, formerly Max Life Insurance Company, has announced the appointment of Sumit Madan as its new MD and CEO, effective October 1, 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Madan, currently the Chief Distribution Officer, will succeed Prashant Tripathy, who is stepping down on September 30 to pursue personal interests. With over 25 years of … Read more
Cheil X, part of the Cheil SWA group, has appointed Souvik Datta as National Creative Director to strengthen its creative leadership. Datta, who joins from McCann Worldgroup, brings over 23 years of experience with iconic brands like Maggi, Hero, Domino’s, and Asian Paints. At Cheil X, he will co-lead creative alongside Amit Nandwani and report … Read more
SBI General Insurance has appointed Mohd. Arif Khan as Deputy CEO. A veteran banker with over 25 years at State Bank of India, Khan brings extensive leadership experience across retail banking, strategy, and operations. Most recently, he served as General Manager, Network-I at SBI’s Thiruvananthapuram office. Welcoming him, MD & CEO Naveen Chandra Jha highlighted … Read more
Dolly Tayal, Managing Director at Burson Genesis, has been appointed as the National Chair for Marketing Communications and Global Network at PRCAI’s Executive Committee for 2025–2027. A respected industry leader, Tayal’s new role underscores PRCAI’s focus on strengthening global alliances and advancing strategic communications in India’s evolving PR landscape.
Industry veteran Mayar Penkar is set to join DB Corp as COO – Corporate Sales, following the exit of Satyajit Sengupta in April. With over 22 years at Sony Pictures Networks India, Penkar brings deep expertise in sales, digital transformation, and platform-agnostic monetization. His appointment marks a strategic move by DB Corp to strengthen integrated … Read more
Ramsai Panchapakesan, Binu Thomas, and Manish Sharma step into expanded roles to drive growth and innovation. Havas Media India has announced strategic leadership elevations across its investment and business divisions, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and client-centric growth. Ramsai Panchapakesan has been elevated to President – Investments and Partnerships. With over 28 years of media experience, he … Read more
NDTV has welcomed senior anchor-reporter Malika Malhotra to its editorial team, reinforcing its commitment to credible, purpose-led journalism. With nearly a decade of experience in broadcast media, Malhotra is recognized for her deep, people-first approach to storytelling. She gained national attention for her extensive coverage of the farmers’ protest, spending 100 consecutive days at the Singhu border, reporting … Read more
Pride-themed stickers available in-app through July 1 via the Stickers section in Edit Profile. Tinder has brought back Queer Made Weekend, kicking off with a New Delhi edition on June 8 at DLF Promenade, with the Mumbai edition scheduled for June 21 at Famous Studio. Curated by Gaysi, the event celebrates queer talent and entrepreneurship through … Read more
Featuring audio capsules by comedians Amit Tandon, Gaurav Gupta, and Jaspreet Singh. MY FM, the radio division of the Dainik Bhaskar Group, has launched Comedy Punchayat, a fresh stand-up comedy show designed specifically for radio. While stand-up comedy has long flourished on stage and across digital platforms, experiencing it through radio is a novel concept-until now. … Read more
Launch comes ahead of Bihar’s crucial Assembly elections. The Indian Express has officially launched its Patna edition today, making it the 11th publishing centre for the newspaper across the country. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the launch event, held months ahead of Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections. Known for its investigative and explanatory journalism, The Indian Express brings … Read more