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  • News9’s ‘Duologue NXT’ hands the mic to women ‘set for the big leap’

    News9’s ‘Duologue NXT’ hands the mic to women ‘set for the big leap’

    MUMBAI: Move over monologues, Duologue is back, and this time, it’s passing the spotlight to women ready to take the big leap. TV9 Network has launched ‘Duologue NXT’, presented by Radico Khaitan, as the newest chapter of its acclaimed ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ series, now in its fourth season.

    Hosted by TV9 Network, md & ceo, Barun Das, ‘Duologue NXT’ blends the intimacy of a podcast with the power of a movement. It puts future-forward women achievers centre stage, showcasing their grit, ambition, and next big goals. From enterprise and aviation to global cinema, fashion, and glamour, the line-up promises conversations that go beyond clichés and cut through the noise.

    “This is more than dialogue; it’s a movement championing women-led development,” said Das. “By amplifying their voices, we hope to inspire not only women but also men to break barriers and aim higher.”

    Radico Khaitan, continuing its three-year association with ‘Duologue’, echoed the sentiment. Coo Amar Sinha said, “True progress stems from inclusivity. Our partnership with Duologue NXT reflects our commitment to celebrating women achievers and fuelling India’s women-led growth story.”

    With its pledge to focus on substance over tokenism, the show explores the idea that “what got you here won’t get you there.” Each conversation is designed to inspire audiences across generations with strategies, stories, and success paths for the future.

    For ‘Duologue,’ which has already hosted luminaries like David Cameron, Oliver Kahn, NR Narayana Murthy, and Allu Arjun, this new season is a bold leap in itself, proof that the Sheconomy isn’t just a buzzword but a movement in motion.
     

  • Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 culminates on a high note

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 culminates on a high note

    Mumbai: Moneycontrol team is happy to announce the grand culmination of the highly anticipated Startup Conclave 2023, a landmark event that congregated prominent entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and visionaries from around the world. Held on July 7th in Bengaluru, the conclave proved to be a resounding success, igniting inspiration, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of India’s robust startup ecosystem.

    Throughout the day-long event, attendees were treated to an exceptional lineup of engaging sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and insightful keynote speeches spotlighting the perspective of legacy institutions, regulatory bodies and even digitally adept architectures that aimed to collaborate, compete, yet co-exist in the future.  

    The fireside chat between NR Narayana Murthy and Rohan Murthy, where the father-son duo shared their wisdom and discussed the journey from startup street to Dalal Street, captivated the audience with their anecdotes. On sharing what it takes to be an entrepreneur he stated, “They must have the power of imagination. They must be comfortable with innovation, with doing something unusual.”  

    On devising leadership and organizational structure, he suggested, “Every startup company must have only one leader. There cannot be two or three leaders. Just one leader.” He added, “Once the managerial phase comes in, you invite managers to create systems and processes, establish protocols, invite independent directors, and have a good governance mechanism.”

    The event also witnessed exclusive interviews with industry stalwarts such as Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, and Nir Eyal, renowned author of “Hooked,” leading the attendees to embrace innovation and disruption. Also featured were thought-provoking discussions on fintech, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and the growth vs. profitability debate, that spotlighted the consolidation and convergence of sectors among startups in India.

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023 triumphantly fulfilled its objective of creating a platform for meaningful dialogue, fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The event witnessed an attendance of over 700 attendees, in-person while several others joined via live stream.  

    Commenting on the success of the event, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. CEO, digital & president, corporate strategy, Puneet Singhvi said, “We are thrilled with the ethos and impact garnered by Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2023. The event exceeded our expectations, serving as a catalyst for inspiring discussions, forging valuable connections, and fueling the entrepreneurial spirit in India. We are proud to have provided a pedestal for bolstering the future of India’s startup ecosystem through this prestigious conclave.”

    Moneycontrol expresses its gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, esteemed guests, presenting partners, organizers, and media personnel whose attendance contributed to the success of the Startup Conclave 2023. The conclave served as a testament to the resilience, innovation, and determination of the Indian startup community. 

  • ET Now completes 5 years of covering business news

    ET Now completes 5 years of covering business news

    MUMBAI: ET Now has completed five years of broadcasting business news today. The channel has been known for its comprehensive coverage and analysis of markets, business and economy. On the occasion, the channel has come up with a theme titled ‘Five years of Excellence.’

     

    Being a business News channel, some of India’s corporate giants congratulated ET Now for its superior, unbiased and independent coverage.

     

    ICICI Bank chairman K.V Kamath complimented saying, “‘ET Now is not only the default channel but also the go-to channel, when you know something is happening out there and you want to get a grip of it.”

     

    Infosys chairman NR Narayana Murthy added, “Congratulations to ET Now for completing five wonderful years. The channel has scaled up using innovation, hard work and some extraordinary ideas. It has reporters who are enthusiastic, energetic, hungry, inquisitive and very persuasive. Its anchors ask deep, proactive questions and bring out the best in the interviews.”

     

    Bharti enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal too added his good wishes for the channel. “I compliment team ET Now for having built a fine business channel in a very short span of time. I turn to the channel for getting updated about the economy and corporate India.  ET Now can be relied upon for getting news which can be verified by various stakeholders and that makes the channel unique.”

     

     Joining him in wishing the channel was Mahindra and Mahindra chairman and MD Anand Mahindra. “Congratulations and best wishes to ET Now on its fifth anniversary. In an increasingly cluttered media landscape, ET Now stands apart for its insight, initiative and integrity while covering Indian business and the economy. With the country poised yet again at a crossroad, I look forward to watching ET Now as it unveils the next chapter in the story of a nation on the move,” he concluded.  

     

    To drive consumer engagement, the channel had arranged a contest titled ‘You Wish. You Win’ that invited the viewers to share their messages on Facebook, Twitter and Google + using #FiveYearsOfExcellence. The best entries received till 17 June were entitled to win some cool gifts.

  • Srinivas quits Infosys to join PCCW in Hong Kong

    Srinivas quits Infosys to join PCCW in Hong Kong

    NEW DELHI: B G Srinivas, until now Infosys president, is set to join Hong Kong-based diversified group PCCW as Group managing director in July.

     

    Infosys has announced the resignation of Srinivas who has been in India’s second largest IT services firm for 15 years and was considered a top contender for the CEO post at the over USD 8 billion IT giant at the end of present CEO Shibulal’s retirement in June next year.

     

    In a statement, PCCW today said: “PCCW is pleased to announce today the appointment of Srinivas Bangalore Gangaiah as its group managing director with effect from 14 July.”

     

    Srinivas will succeed George Chan, who will retire from his position as the Group MD, following completion of his contract with the company on 7 July 2014.

     

    “I am confident that his (Srinivas) immense IT knowledge, experience in service-oriented organisations, leadership skills and international perspective will provide PCCW Group with additional momentum,” PCCW chairman Richard Li said.

     

    He added that Srinivas will help develop PCCW’s media and IT businesses locally and internationally. With revenues of over USD 3.5 billion in 2013, PCCW is a Hong Kong-based company with interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

     

    Srinivas’ resignation is the tenth top-level exit from Infosys since the return of co-founder NR Narayana Murthy at the helm of affairs in June last year.

     

    At Infosys, Srinivas led key portfolios like financial services, manufacturing and public services. He was also the firm’s highest-paid executive (annual compensation of Rs 7.52 crore in 2013-14 fiscal).

     

    Srinivas, who joined Infosys in 1999, was elevated to the post of president earlier this year in January. Prior to joining Infosys, Srinivas spent 14 years at power and automation technologies firm ABB, where he held several leadership positions.

     

    He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Bangalore University and has participated in executive programmes at Wharton Business School and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 

  • NDTV announces first RTI Awards

    NDTV announces first RTI Awards

    MUMBAI: NDTV has joined hands with Public Cause Research Foundation (PCRF), an organisation set up by Magsaysay awardee Arvind Kejriwal, to organise the first RTI Awards.

    The awards will be given away on 1 December to acknowledge those who have displayed exemplary commitment to RTI Act. These will honour public information officers (PIOs), citizens and information commissioners who have strived through the RTI to make India better, claims the channel.

    The awards ceremony, in New Delhi, will be graced by Vice President of India Hamid Ansari.

    NDTV chairman Prannoy Roy said, “NDTV is privileged to present the RTI Awards to the citizens and officials of India who have made the Right-To-Information Act a success. RTI has helped Indians in getting justice that they are entitled to and brought in transparency in our democratic system.

    Added Kejriwal, “The purpose of these awards is to enthuse commissioners, officers and citizens alike to make RTI a reality in letter and spirit, which it is far from right now.”

    The awards will be given in three categories – best information commissioner in the country, best public information officer in the country and best RTI citizen.

    The jury comprises personalities and citizens of India like Aamir Khan, NR Narayana Murthy, Mallika Sarabhai, Fali S Nariman, Santosh (RTI activist), Justice JS Verma, Madhu Trehan, JM Lyngdoh, Pullela Gopichand, Sanjay Gupta, and Prannoy Roy.

    Each winner will receive a citation, a plaque and prize money of Rs 200,000.