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Architects of Progress: Celebrating India’s Most Influential Knowledge Leaders

CHANDIGARH, India, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kiteskraft Productions LLP proudly honors ten exceptional professionals whose vision, dedication, and innovation are shaping India’s evolving knowledge ecosystem across diverse fields. Extending far beyond traditional roles, they stand as mentors, thought leaders, and catalysts of transformation—championing creativity, critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. Through impactful contributions in their respective professions, leadership initiatives, and community engagement, these distinguished individuals inspire generations to think boldly and act purposefully. Their work leaves a lasting imprint on society, affirming their role as true architects of progress and guiding forces for the nation’s future across all professional domains.

Dr. Nit!n Gupta: Based in Delhi, Dr. Nit!n Gupta is a leading name in Corporate Numerology and Vastu Consultancy, known for helping businesses and individuals unlock growth through energetic alignment. With years of experience across Corporate Numerology and Corporate Vastu, he has guided clients in four continents, enabling many to achieve 5x to 10x business expansion. His practice is founded on the principle that aligned numbers, names, and spaces can significantly influence clarity, success, and wellbeing. Serving entrepreneurs, startup founders, high-net-worth individuals, and senior corporate leaders, he blends ancient Indian occult sciences with modern business insight. Backed by strong academic credentials and professional certifications, his personalized, ethical approach delivers practical solutions that support sustainable success, balance, and informed decision-making in today’s competitive world.

Dr. Ananya Dasgupta: Dr. Ananya Dasgupta is a distinguished educator, writer, social reformer, and environmental advocate committed to education, empowerment, and sustainable development. She has actively championed mental health awareness, skill development, and solar energy initiatives, empowering youth, women, and marginalized communities. As a dedicated teacher and principal, she inspired generations of students and earned accolades including the Best Teacher Award and national recognition in music. Her contributions have been honored with the Super Woman 2025 Award, the Swami Vivekananda Global Peace Award, and the SDG Impact Award conferred by UN ECOSOC at the Bangkok UN Headquarters. She has represented India at UN Women, RIO+20, and the World Renewable Energy Congress. Having traveled solo across twelve countries, her exposure shapes her vision globally.

Dr. Rajasekaran Samykan: Algaven PhycoGen Private Limited is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most dynamic biotechnology and green innovation enterprises, redefining the intersection of science, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Formerly known as JE JE Enterprises Private Limited, the organisation operates across algae biotechnology, nutraceuticals, controlled-environment agriculture, natural products, and rural skill development. At the core of this growth is visionary leadership under Rajasekaran Samykan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, whose decade-long commitment to nature-based innovation has helped build a scalable, impact-driven ecosystem. The company’s mission integrates women empowerment, rural livelihood creation, and alignment with global Sustainable Development Goals. Through research-led products, waste-to-wealth models, and structured training programs, Algaven PhycoGen is positioning India as a global hub for sustainable biotechnology and green entrepreneurship worldwide.

Ms. Parvathy Ananthanarayanan: Parvathy Ananthanarayanan Mangala (born 3 February 1990), widely known by her pen name Ram SwaRajya, is an Indian author, content writer, and cultural storyteller whose work bridges spirituality with contemporary life. Based in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), she is the founder of the Ram SwaRajya Library, a self-funded initiative dedicated to distributing value-based literature free of cost. Her writing is noted for emotional depth, clarity, and strong grounding in Indian cultural traditions. Drawing inspiration from her roots in Maharashtra and Kerala, she creates reflective narratives that promote mindful living, compassion, and ethical purpose. Through books and digital platforms, she continues to inspire readers to reconnect with heritage while navigating modern realities with awareness and balance across generations worldwide today consistently.

Dr. Brajadulal Chakrabarti: Dr. Brajadulal Chakrabarti is a distinguished scholar, visionary, and humanitarian whose life reflects perseverance, intellect, and service. Born into a modest yet deeply scholarly family, he was inspired by his father, Pandit S. M. Chakrabarti, a National Award–winning teacher honoured by President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Guided by these values, he pursued an exceptional academic journey, earning degrees in Sociology, Science, Management, and a Ph.D. in Management, alongside several technical diplomas.

With decades of experience as an educator, industrial trainer, and General Manager in the Directorate of Industries, Government of Tripura, he also contributed to private-sector advancement with the SPACETECH Group. A prolific author, his acclaimed works reflect deep intellectual and spiritual insight. He continues to remain active in yoga, research, writing, and human development initiatives.

Mr. Manu Siddhartha: Manu Siddhartha: Bridging Artificial Intelligence and Ancient Wisdom

Manu Siddhartha, a Senior AI professional and acclaimed spiritual author, has beautifully merged analytical precision with deep devotion through his Unlocked series, including Shiv Puran Unlocked and Shiv Gita Unlocked. Guided by years of Sadhana and the teachings of saints, he decodes ancient Hindu scriptures into simple, practical lessons for modern life. His globally streamed Shiv Puran Podcast—available on Audible, Spotify, and Apple Music—explores Lord Shiva’s wisdom as a guide to awareness, balance, and strength. Honored with the Charles Dickens Gold Medal, Golden Book Award 2026, and Sahitya Sparsh Award 2026, he continues to inspire seekers worldwide, bridging AI and spirituality to reveal that both ultimately pursue the same truth: understanding consciousness and inner transformation.

Dr. Hemam Sangeeta Devi: Dr. Hemam Sangeeta Devi, born in Moirang, Manipur, began her education at Government Girls’ High School and Moirang College. She earned her BSc and MSc in Nursing (Medical-Surgical) from Dr. MGR University, Chennai, later completing her PhD in Nursing from the Indian Management Academy and a Master’s in Hospital Administration from Manipal University. Currently, she is serving as a Principal at SEA College of Nursing, Bangalore, a Fellow Member of CEGR, Research Guide under RGUHS, and Life Member of TNAI. She has organized many national and international academic events and published research papers. Certified in NLP, Reiki, Lama Fera, Hypnosis, and Life Coaching, she has empowered over 550 individuals through holistic healing, integrating nursing with alternative therapies to nurture body, mind, and soul.

Mr. A. J. S Prakash: Mr. A. J. S. Prakash is a visionary technocrat and education strategist with over three decades of experience spanning software training & development, education management, and entrepreneurship. He is widely recognised for introducing innovative educational technologies and scalable business models that have reshaped preschool and K–12 institutions across India. Through franchise-led and company-owned frameworks, he has helped build academically strong and financially sustainable schools. Many professionals mentored by him have gone on to hold leadership positions in reputed organisations, reflecting the depth of his guidance and influence. Beyond corporate success, he remains deeply committed to social responsibility, consistently supporting underprivileged students and children with special needs. Driven by ethics, empathy, and long-term vision, he continues to play a significant role in advancing the education ecosystem.

Dr. Rajesh Luthra: Dr. Rajesh Luthra, born on 5th November 1968 in Durgapur, is a distinguished leader in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing and Operations with over three and half decades of expertise. An alumnus of REC Kurukshetra (B.Tech Hons), MBA, and IIM Bangalore, he further enhanced his knowledge as a VLFM Graduate from CII and JAICA, specializing in VSME, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain and Operations. Currently, he serves as the Business Head at Victura Technologies, driving growth and innovation. Previously, he held pivotal leadership positions with Escorts Kubota and TAFE EICHER , contributing significantly to operational excellence. In recognition of his professional achievements and leadership, he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in 2025. His career reflects a blend of technical acumen, strategic vision, and a passion for advancing the manufacturing sector and Adoption of Best Technology at Optimum Cost .

Prof. Dr. Madan Chandra Karan: Prof. Dr. Madan Chandra Karan is a renowned educationist and internationally acclaimed writer whose contributions to literature and academia have earned global recognition. With academic credentials including MA, MPhil, PhD, and multiple honorary D.Litt titles, he is widely respected for his scholarly depth and creative excellence. Writing fluently in Bengali, Hindi, and English, he has authored several acclaimed works such as Jannater Samsar, Madan Manjari, The Communalism and Counter Communalism, Adrishya Pira, and The Unseen Agony. His writings reflect strong human values, social consciousness, and cultural harmony, many of which have been translated into other languages. Honored with prestigious national and international awards from India, the UK, USA, Germany, and Bangladesh, he continues to inspire readers, scholars, and students worldwide.

About Kiteskraft Productions LLP

Kiteskraft Productions LLP, established in 2019, is a premier organizer of National and International Conferences and Award ceremonies across sectors like Education, Business, Healthcare, NGOs, and Entertainment. With a mission to recognize excellence, Kiteskraft honors individuals who drive innovation and outcome-based learning. Certified by ISO and MSME, and registered under MCA, it upholds high standards of quality. Recognized by the Scholar’s Book of World Records, Kiteskraft fosters industry collaboration through impactful events. With a dedicated team and a vision for excellence, Kiteskraft Productions LLP continues to inspire, empower, and shape a brighter future. Visit www.kiteskraft.com for more.

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Firstsource Partners with Typeface to Launch Agentic Marketing Services

New full-stack offering turns content operations into an agentic growth engine

NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, today announced the launch of a new offering — Agentic Marketing Services — in partnership with Typeface, the marketing orchestration engine for the world’s leading enterprises. The offering is designed to help enterprises move from marketing ambition to scale by transforming, implementing, and operating AI-native marketing systems. It transforms marketing operations into a scalable growth engine and delivers measurable top-line revenue growth beyond operational efficiency alone.

 

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Agentic AI is redefining how enterprises think about the customer lifecycle, and marketing content sits at the center of that transformation. Enterprises deploying AI-driven personalization are seeing up to 40% higher revenue compared to their peers. Content operations is both a growth lever and an efficiency play for CMOs: roughly 30% of CMO budgets go to content; approximately 55% of content work is manual — resizing, localization, brand compliance — while 90% of those manual workflows can be AI-enabled.

“At Firstsource, our approach has been about moving beyond traditional boundaries to build adaptive, intelligence-led ecosystems that deliver measurable outcomes. Content operations is now the most disrupted layer of the modern marketing stack, with Large Language Models reshaping the entire value chain — from ideation and production to governance and distribution — making it both the biggest near-term efficiency opportunity and the most exposed surface area in enterprise marketing,” said Ritesh Idnani, MD and Chief Executive Officer of Firstsource.

“CEOs and CMOs are not looking for a consultancy that hands off a roadmap or an agency that operates in silos — they want a partner who can transform, implement, and operate marketing systems end-to-end. By combining micro-segmentation, personalization, and deep industry context, we help clients build acquisition, engagement, and retention engines that are intelligent, compliant, and scalable. Typeface brings the AI technology to generate personalized, on-brand, compliant content at scale, and Firstsource brings deep experience in customer operations, especially in regulated industries like banking, financial services, healthcare, and retail. Together, we enable enterprises to plan, build, and run modern marketing — turning content operations into a compounding growth engine and delivering outcomes, not just effort.”

The partnership extends the capabilities announced with Typeface’s recent Marketing Orchestration Engine launch — bringing governed AI systems into full-stack marketing operations for regulated enterprises.

“AI only transforms marketing when it’s embedded into the workflows that drive real customer outcomes,” said Abhay Parasnis, Founder & CEO of Typeface. “Firstsource brings deep industry expertise and operational rigor in highly regulated environments. Together, we’re helping enterprises turn AI ambition into operational reality, embedding governed intelligence into the systems that power durable growth.” 

While Typeface provides the orchestration layer that unifies brand intelligence, AI agents, and enterprise systems, Firstsource brings the operational expertise and insights to enable effective decision making and implement and run these systems in complex, regulated environments. Together, they redesign how growth is driven — focusing on the moments, segments, and mechanisms that truly move the needle — enabling enterprises to shift from fragmented activity to scalable, revenue-led execution.

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“In retail, seasonality and micro-segmentation are where revenue is won or lost. Every peak moment demands thousands of personalized variants across marketing, service, and customer operations — and the retailers who get this right see real movement on acquisition, conversion, and retention, not just efficiency. What makes the Firstsource–Typeface offering different is that it is not another tool — it is an operating capability. Pairing agentic AI with embedded marketing operations is exactly what retailers need to move from broad campaigns to true lifecycle-driven engagement. For the industry, this is a meaningful step-change in how growth gets engineered.”

– Dave Kimbell, Ex-CEO Ulta Beauty; Firstsource Advisory Board Member

“Healthcare payers sit on a real paradox: a huge share of member communication is locked inside PHI and claims workflows where the rules are clear and rightly strict — but the biggest lever on affordability lives outside that envelope, in how payers engage members on wellness, prevention, plan literacy, and proactive disease management. That is a white-space opportunity the industry has barely touched. This is where marketing AI services can genuinely move the needle. With micro-segmentation and agentic content, payers can reach the right member with the right nudge at the right moment — entirely within compliant, non-PHI pathways — and shift the engagement model from acquisition and retention to lifelong wellness. That is how you make healthcare more affordable, improve member experience, and strengthen the economics of the plan at the same time. The Firstsource–Typeface offering is one of the few capabilities purpose-built to operate at that intersection of compliance, personalization, and outcomes.”

– Paul Sanford, Ex-EVP Operations, Cigna Group; Firstsource Advisory Board Member

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), is a global intelligence partner to enterprises across healthcare, banking and financial services, communications, media, technology, retail, and utilities. Its inch-wide, mile-deep practitioners work collaboratively to reimagine business process management.

With operations across the US, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico, Romania, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, and Australia, Firstsource combines over twenty-five years of domain expertise with an agent-first delivery model to design, build, and operate intelligent enterprise operations. Through its Intelligence That Operates promise—powered by Kairos, the operating system that makes it real—the company unifies consulting, implementation, and operations into a single full-stack engagement and underwrites outcomes, not effort, turning deep domain intelligence into a compounding operational advantage for firms in the world’s most regulated industries. (www.firstsource.com)

About Typeface

Typeface is a marketing orchestration engine for the world’s leading enterprises, coordinating brand intelligence, AI agents, and enterprise systems across cross-channel marketing operations. Built for large organizations, Typeface combines shared brand intelligence, governed agent workflows, and deep enterprise integration at scale — connecting seamlessly with platforms like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google — to help teams scale what works without sacrificing quality or control. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Typeface enables organizations to operationalize AI inside real marketing workflows, turning brand standards, approvals, and performance signals into coordinated systems that improve over time. Typeface is backed by Lightspeed, GV, Salesforce Ventures, Madrona, Menlo, and M12, and has been recognized by Fast Company, Gartner, TIME, LinkedIn, and Adweek as a leader in AI for marketing. Learn more at www.typeface.ai.

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Shaping Future-Ready School Leaders: Woxsen University Leads Design Thinking Initiative for Principals

HYDERABAD, India, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The School of Arts and Design at Woxsen University, in collaboration with the Public-School Principals’ Association (PSPA), conducted a Principal Leadership Programme on April 27, bringing together 30 principals from leading schools across Hyderabad for an immersive, design-led learning experience focused on rethinking leadership in contemporary education.

Participating institutions included Delhi Public School, Sloka International School (Tukkuguda), Jain Heritage Cambridge School, AVN Vida International School, CMR School (Medchal), and Gitanjali High School, among others. Designed as a hands-on, studio-based workshop, the programme moved beyond traditional formats, enabling participants to engage in collaborative problem-solving, systems thinking, and real-world leadership challenges.

The programme was delivered by Woxsen’s Centre for Learning Design (CLD) and the David Dunne Design Thinking Lab, and was guided by the university’s ERS (Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability) framework, reflecting an integrated and purpose-driven approach to leadership development.

Through guided design thinking exercises, principals explored new approaches to decision-making, innovation in school ecosystems, and building student-centric learning environments. The interactive format encouraged peer exchange and practical application, making the experience directly relevant to institutional leadership.

Rajendra Prasad, President of the PSPA, said, “The School Principals’ Leadership Workshop at Woxsen University was well organized and delivered with great impact. The sessions were highly engaging and insightful, and the programme received overwhelming positive feedback from participants for both its content and overall experience.”

Dr. Ashok Pandey, Member of the PSPA Leadership Team, shared, “An inspiring day at the picturesque Woxsen University campus, engaging with exceptional school leaders committed to designing the schools of tomorrow.” 

Dr. Adity Saxena, Dean, School of Arts & Design, said, “This programme is aligned with Woxsen’s core pillar of Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability, reinforcing our commitment to purpose-driven education. We see our role as bridging ideas, institutions, and impact in education, and we are grateful to PSPA and Rajendra Prasad for this meaningful collaboration.”

The initiative reflects Woxsen University’s commitment to strengthening the school education ecosystem in Telangana by building leadership capacity and fostering future-ready thinking among educators. Following the workshop, the PSPA leadership team engaged in a strategic discussion with Dr. Adity Saxena to explore future collaboration opportunities.

Building on the momentum of the programme, Woxsen University and PSPA are exploring the launch of a structured Principal Leadership Certificate Programme. The proposed initiative aims to institutionalize leadership development for school heads and further strengthen the region’s education ecosystem through sustained, practice-oriented engagement.

About Woxsen University, Hyderabad

Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia’s largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 175 Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B.Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B. Arch Private Institutes.

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HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of The Book of Daily Brilliance: 111 Days to Transformation by Pamela Puja Kirpalani

Published by HarperCollins

Hardback | Non-Fiction/Self-Help | 140 pp | INR 399

Available wherever books are sold | Releasing on 24 April 2026

NEW DELHI, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is thrilled to announce the publication of The Book of Daily Brilliance: 111 Days to Transformation by Pamela Puja Kirpalani, a practical guide towards a spiritual and psychological transformation.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Everyone in the world has good days and bad days. But what if there was a way to unleash one’s radiant self every day? Something simple yet profound—something the reader could reach for every day to centre themselves and remember what really matters.

The Book of Daily Brilliance is designed to speak to the heart and the highest self. Meant to be read over 111 days and covering topics that resonate with all—relationships, self-worth, love, pain, abundance, manifestation, surrender and much more—this daily reader will guide the one through a gentle yet powerful spiritual and psychological journey.

There is no fixed start date. No pressure to be perfect. If a day is skipped or there is a pause for a while, that is okay. All that’s needed to do is come back when it feels right. For those who choose to commit to the 111-day journey, the experience reveals the unfolding of a deeper truth within. 

So, take a deep breath. Open the page to Day 1 and let this be an invitation to return to oneself —one day, one page, one insight at a time.

Pamela Puja Kirpalani says, “One page can really just change the way you show up for your life. I wrote The Book of Daily Brilliance to be something you return to, not just read once — a daily pause that brings clarity, perspective and healing. In a fast-paced world, I believe even a single mindful page a day can create powerful inner psychological shifts. This 111 Daily Reader is my way of helping people reconnect with themselves— and if it helps someone feel more present, more grounded, and more like themselves, then it has done exactly what I hoped it would.”

Sachin Sharma, Publisher, HarperCollins India, says, “The Book of Daily Brilliance offers a perfect pause amidst the busyness of life. Readers will appreciate how the book gently guides them through a journey of transformation—without any pressure—one step, one day at a time.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pamela Puja Kirpalani is the Founder of Inner High Living and a distinguished thought leader in the world of behavioural psychology and neuro-behaviour. Her vision materialized as she started coaching individuals, couples and parents on achieving their goals initially using Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) as a modality. She is certified by ABNlp (Australian Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming), IEMT (Integrated Eye Movement Technique) Practitioner, member of the APSS Singapore and the NLP Association of Singapore.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS INDIA

At HarperCollins Publishers India, we believe in telling the best stories and ensuring they reach the widest readership. We publish around 250 new books every year across 10 imprints, adding to a diverse catalogue of more than 2,000 titles across print and digital formats. Our authors include APJ Abdul Kalam, Agatha Christie, Amish Tripathi, Amitav Ghosh (Erasmus Prize 2024), Jhumpa Lahiri, Paulo Coelho, Raghuram Rajan, Sudha Murty, Ruskin Bond and many more.

HarperCollins India has been honoured with seven Publisher of the Year awards and proudly represents global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne and National Geographic Children.

We have also been certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a testament to our culture, creativity and people.

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