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HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of Heartfelt – A Cardiac Surgeon’s Pioneering Journey by P. Venugopal with Priya Sarkar

GURUGRAM, India, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A rare account of a world-renowned surgeon’s personal and professional milestones, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.

Published by HarperCollins

Paperback | 280 pp | INR 499

Available wherever books are sold | Releasing on July 7th, 2023

“Dr Venugopal’s innumerable contributions to healthcare have placed India on the world stage. He has saved the lives of countless people with exemplary commitment and integrity in service. His pioneering heart transplant charted frontiers that brought renewed hope and faith to the noble profession of medicine. Doctors such as him are invaluable assets, and India is proud of him!” —  Dr Harsh Vardhan, Member of Parliament, former Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, former member of the WHO executive board.

“Dr Venugopal has been one of the strongest pillars in the growth of AIIMS. His contribution to the creation and development of the Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre is unmatched. I have had the pleasure to observe his passion and commitment with pride and admiration for almost three decades. It is for the first time that he is speaking about matters personal and professional close to his heart; the story is worth reading and should be present in the libraries of all medical colleges as a role model to follow.” —  Dr Sneh Bhargava, Former Director, AIIMS.

“Dr Venugopal is a pioneer who established modern cardiac surgery and performed the first heart transplantation in India. He is a remarkable surgeon, leader and educator. There are innumerable surgeons in India and spread across the globe, who have been trained by him. His book offers rare insights into his remarkable journey and is a compelling ‘must read’ for anybody the medical world touches today.” —  Dr Valluvan Jeevanandam, Director of the Heart & Vascular Center, University of Chicago Medicine.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The memoirs of Dr P. Venugopal, the man who performed India’s first heart transplant, trace his never-told-before journey from a small town to being the director of India’s premier medical institute, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). For the first time, an intensely reticent, world-renowned surgeon speaks of his personal and professional trials and tribulations, his crowning achievements in the field of healthcare, and the controversies that surrounded him during his career.

Venugopal is credited with introducing advanced Western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit, was head of the AIIMS cardiothoracic center, and later its dean and director. In his four-decade-long tenure, he has had a ringside view of some of the most impactful medical and political developments of the time.

Dr Venugopal has achieved an iconic status owing to his landmark contributions to medicine, surgery, and research, and as someone who on the strength of his moral convictions took on the might of the government. He enjoys the trust of his patients and the people who worked with him, as a man who has steadfastly committed himself to his profession and to his patients, eschewing all personal gain. For his patients and students and for aspiring doctors in general, these memoirs provide insights and inspiration from a remarkable life.

Dr Venugopal says about Heartfelt, “There is a world of thoughts and experiences that I’ve carried within me for eight decades now. Very few know of the trials and anguish that went into pioneering India’s modern cardiac surgery programme, or of standing up for the autonomy of its highest institutions. Even fewer know the person behind the surgeon’s scrubs. In the evening of my life, I felt it was important to let down my guard and share vignettes of my journey. Some may find inspiration from it; others may find in it justifiable reasons to not do what I did or be as I was. Either way, I’d have paid a debt to the universe by sharing my most authentic, personal self for posterity.”

According to co-author, Priya Sarkar, “Dr Venugopal’s is a story that needed to be told, a story that provides hidden insights and inspiration and renews one’s faith in the practice of medicine. I feel privileged to help tell this story; at some level it is a role reversal, with Dr Venugopal now placing his heart in the hands of legions of his patients, admirers and well-wishers.”

Associate Publisher, Swati Chopra, says, “It is a privilege to publish the memoirs of Dr Venugopal, a pioneer in the fields of cardiac surgery and organ transplantation in India. His candid recounting of his experiences gives us an intimate view of what it means to build and sustain premier medical teams and institutions. In this sense, Heartfelt is both a memoir and a valuable historical narrative.”

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

P. Venugopal is widely known as a pioneer in the field of transplantation in India. He introduced advanced western concepts of cardiac surgery in the early 1970s at a time when it was largely trial and error even in premier institutes in India. He has more than 50,000 heart surgeries to his credit, was head of the Cardio-Thoracic Centre, dean and director of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Priya Sarkar is a communications consultant who has worked with clients such as Meta India, among others. In her previous roles, she has worked with American Express and UnitedHealth Group-Optum, setting up and leading the communications functions in the region.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA

HarperCollins is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, having begun publishing in India in 1992. HarperCollins India publishes some of the finest writers from the Indian Subcontinent and around the world, publishing approximately 200 new books every year, with a print and digital catalogue of more than 2,000 titles across 10 imprints. Its authors have won almost every major literary award including the Man Booker Prize, JCB Prize, DSC Prize, New India Foundation Award, Atta Galatta Prize, Shakti Bhatt Prize, Gourmand Cookbook Award, Publishing Next Award, Tata Literature Live! Award, Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, BICW Award, Sushila Devi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award and Crossword Book Award. HarperCollins India also represents some of the finest publishers in the world including Harvard University Press, Gallup Press, Oneworld, Bonnier Zaffre, Usborne, Dover and Lonely Planet. HarperCollins India has won the Publisher of the Year Award four times at Tata Literature Live! in 2022, 2021, 2018 and 2016, and at Publishing Next in 2021 & 2015. HarperCollins India is a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers.

30 YEARS OF PUBLISHING IN INDIA

At HarperCollins, we believe in telling the best stories and in finding the widest possible readership for our books in every format possible. We started publishing 30 years ago in India and a great deal has changed since then, but what has remained constant is the passion with which our authors write their books, the love with which readers receive them, and the sheer joy and excitement that we as publishers feel in being a part of the publishing process.

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of publishing some of the finest writing from the subcontinent and from around the world, and some of the biggest bestsellers in Indian publishing history. Our books and authors have won a phenomenal range of awards, and we ourselves have been named Publisher of the Year several times. But nothing has meant more to us than the fact that millions of people read the books we publish, and somewhere, a book of ours might be making a difference to someone.

As we step into our fourth decade, we go back to that one word – a word which has been a driving force for us all these years: Read.

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World Phygital Community Announces Global Qualifying Tournament Season 2025/2026

Season anticipated to be biggest ever before the Games of the Future 2026 in Kazakhstan

HONG KONG, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the World Phygital Community (WPC) announces the 2025/2026 ranking tournament season for athletes and clubs aiming to qualify for the Games of the Future in Kazakhstan next year. Running from August 1st to December 15th, 2025, the tournaments hosted by WPC members worldwide, will provide the opportunity for clubs and athletes to show their prowess in phygital sports and qualify to compete at the largest global phygital sport’s event next year.

During the season, phygital competitors will participate in a round of regional tournaments within each participating country called Phygital Origins, followed by national tournaments, which are called Phygital Rivals.

Dan Merkley, Chairperson of the WPC, said, “This new season will be the biggest ever. With 96 World Phygital Community members across 92 countries, this is the chance for anyone who wants to be part of this fast-growing phenomenon to step up and prove themselves. Phygital sport is for everyone, and we are eager to see which phygital superstars emerge this season.”

Tournaments can feature the following core disciplines: Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter and Phygital Dancing. The first three consist of two stages—a digital round, where athletes compete in a video game version of the discipline, followed by a physical round, where they face off in a real-world version of the discipline. Phygital Dancing tournaments use well-known dancing video games to deliver the phygital experience in a single stage.

Following conclusion of these tournaments in December, rankings are calculated and the top two clubs and athletes in each discipline will go straight through to the Games of the Future 2026, while clubs and athletes placed 3rd – 26th will go through to the Phygital Contenders tournament to fight for their place at the event.

Prior to the season starting, all WPC members can apply to host Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals tournaments from May 1st till July 31st, 2025.

Notes to Editors:

About the World Phygital Community (WPC):

The World Phygital Community (WPC) is a non-profit, international organization that aims to promote phygital sport worldwide by uniting physical and digital communities globally. It is responsible for providing guardianship of the rules and regulations of phygital sport and hosting the Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals. The winners from the Phygital Origins progress to the Phygital Rivals, facing other Phygital Origins winners, for a chance to compete at the Games of the Future.

For more information please visit: https://worldphygital.org/

About the Games of the Future (GOTF):

 

The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in the UAE while The Games of the Future 2026 will be held in Kazakhstan.

For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/

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The Internet Is in a Frenzy Over MelBet India’s New Ad Campaign With Sherlyn Chopra

MUMBAI, India, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After a week of teaser-fueled anticipation, international iGaming company MelBet has finally unveiled its long-awaited advertising campaign featuring the flamboyant and glamorous Bollywood star Sherlyn Chopra. The teaser of the ad campaign has already sparked a wave of excitement across the internet, and now netizens are going gaga over the full ad – and for good reason. Furthermore, the ad has also caught the attention of industry experts, making waves in the latest iGaming industry news.

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The ad takes viewers on a visually stunning journey, where Sherlyn, draped in opulence, captivates the screen with her magnetic presence. With effortless charisma, she invites players to dive into the world of MelBet and try new games. As the anticipation builds, the film takes a hilarious turn—when it’s time to wrap up, Sherlyn calls for someone to say ‘cut’, only to find that everyone is too engrossed in logging into the MelBet app to respond. The moment is pure gold, capturing the thrill and immersive excitement that the MelBet app delivers.

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A Viral Sensation in the Making

Even before its full release, the teaser has ignited social media. Fans are raving about Sherlyn’s dazzling look, the ad’s playful humor, and its high-energy appeal.

The campaign’s overwhelming response is a testament to the fact that gaming isn’t just about winning—it’s about the rush, the unpredictability, and the unforgettable moments along the way. In short, it is about adding emotions to the game.

Speaking about the ad, Sherlyn Chopra, said, “It was a real pleasure to shoot this campaign! MelBet is not just about a game, it’s a ton of emotion and excitement from a wide selection of entertainment, exciting promotions with high bonuses. Seeing people go crazy over the teaser already is so exciting! I’m thrilled for audiences to see the full version and, of course, to keep having fun with the MelBet app!”

A MelBet representative highlighted that Sherlyn Chopra brings a unique energy and charisma that aligns perfectly with MelBet’s vision. MelBet wanted this campaign to be bold, fun, and unforgettable, just like the brand—and Sherlyn delivers that effortlessly. The overwhelming response to the campaign proves that this campaign is striking the right chord. MelBet is confident that it will reinforce MelBet India app as the ultimate destination for entertainment.

About MelBet

MelBet is an international iGaming company founded in 2012 that has won the trust of millions of players thanks to its user-friendliness on all devices, partnership with leading game developers and 24/7 customer support. Clients of the brand regularly participate in numerous lucrative promotions, receiving bonuses and valuable prizes.

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UNITED BREWERIES, WELLA, JIO BP TO LEAD FOR HOUSE OF ROSE PROFESSIONAL’S 2025 INDIA EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®

India’s most successful organizations and inspirational leaders to convene on Sept 30, 2025 in Mumbai.

MUMBAI, India, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — House of Rose Professional Pte Ltd.  (HORP), announced today that the 2025  India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® (BTCTTS)- the success and leadership summit for women  will be held in  Mumbai, India on Sept. 30, 2025. United Breweries the Wella Company and Jio BP are leading as early partners for the summit.  HORP also called out India as a priority market for leadership excellence in support of India’s status as the fastest growing major economy in the world.  The summit will also celebrate the 2025 Break the ceiling touch the sky® Most Inspirational Women in Leadership in India list which will be announced ahead of the summit on Sept 30.  

Break the ceiling touch the sky® is a rapidly growing community of the world’s most inspirational female executives across industries. The 2025 India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® offers participating organizations opportunities to: Network and build powerful new business connections; enhance their corporate reputation and employer brand; exchange best practices on leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, and success across industries and  train their leadership talent for greater contribution and impact.  The summit will include inspirational sharings on the future of work and leadership, the road to the C-suite, global leadership in a complex but interconnected world and also showcase valuable insights from HORP’s proprietary global research on gender balance and business impact. 

Research shows that gender- balanced led Companies outperform non gender-balanced led Companies. India has an incredible opportunity ahead of it with under 8% of executive management team members and under 18% of Boards members of Fortune India 500 Companies being female.  

Kavita Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, United Breweries Ltd., shared, “Our purpose is to brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. We are pleased to partner with Break the ceiling touch the sky® and support this coming together of so many diverse minds and best practices from the world’s best companies and leaders and accelerate gender diversity in the workplace. Our message to women in leadership is to be assertive, and trust in your ability to break barriers. The ceiling isn’t as high when you decide to push past it.” 

Pravesh Saha, General Manager, South Asia, Wella Company shared, “Max Amen, Managing Director – UK & Ireland,  The Wella Company commented, “At Wella Company, we empower people to look, feel, and be their true selves. As an innovative global leader in the beauty industry, we combine our iconic 140+ years of history and industry expertise with our dynamic growth as a category-leading company. With this in mind, we are immensely proud to continue our partnership with Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky®  in India, in our shared mission to enable and inspire people to achieve greater success. Since 2017, we have partnered across multiple regions, reinforcing our commitment to driving positive impact.”

Nishi Vasudeva, Former Chairman & Managing Director, HPCL and Independent Director on the Boards of L&T Finance, Tata Power Renewable Energy and Crisil and Consultant, House of Rose Professional shared, “The advantages of gender balanced leadership have been extensively documented with the clear takeaway that gender balanced led companies deliver better on business, growth and social impact. The world’s largest and most respected Companies are becoming increasingly gender diverse at the top. The sharing of best practices amongst India’s most successful leaders at Break the ceiling touch the sky® is an excellent opportunity to invest not just in women, but in sustainable, better businesses.” 

Added Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World; “I have been involved as a speaker at Break the ceiling touch the sky® for several years and also honoured to serve as a current Break the ceiling touch the sky® Global Male Champion for Gender Equality. As a premier Media Agency, Madison has a unique role in shaping attitudes and mindset of leaders towards women overall and the continued advancement of women in leadership as a critical enabler of business. I am looking forward to sharing and learning at the 2025 India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky®.

Commented Anthony A. Rose, Chairman and CEO of House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. Ltd and author of the book Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky: success secrets of the world’s most inspirational women which inspired the summit, “The Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit enables companies to learn rapidly across industries amongst the world’s most successful companies (versus reinventing the wheel internally),  develop their leaders and accelerate business growth via gender-balanced leadership. We are delighted to be able to contribute to incredible India’s growth story via the Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit.”  

Since 2014, Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky®  has enabled the success of  over  50,000 leaders across over 600 companies globally via 38 international summits and other trainings. House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. (HORP) is a leader in global executive development via its Talent (BeliEVE® executive search) Training (Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women) and Transformation (CEOSmith® – reputation, executive excellence and business advisory services for the C-Suite) verticals.  

TO LEAD AS A CORPORATE SPONSOR please email anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com 

TO SIGN AS A PARTICIPATING COMPANY visit https://houseofroseprofessional.com/india-edition-2025/ 

MEDIA AND CUSTOMER  INQUIRIES:

Anthony A. Rose at anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com

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