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TOP 10 TRANSFORMATIONAL PERSONALITIES REVOLUTIONIZING INDIA

Unveiled by Kiteskraft Productions LLP

CHANDIGARH, India, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — India’s transformation is powered by visionaries who dare to innovate and lead. Top 10 Transformational Personalities Revolutionizing India by Kiteskraft Productions LLP honors exceptional leaders, changemakers, and pioneers reshaping industries and inspiring progress. Their unwavering dedication and groundbreaking contributions are paving the way for a brighter, more dynamic India.

Mr. Avinash Shende: Avinash Shende, Chairman & Executive Director of Virtual Galaxy Infotech Limited (VGIL), is a pioneering entrepreneur shaping the future of banking and financial technology in India. With a background in Computer Engineering and an MBA in IT from Nagpur University, he has been instrumental in driving digital transformation and financial inclusion through innovative solutions.

In 1997, he co-founded VGIL with Sachin Pande, recognizing the transformative potential of technology in financial services. Under his leadership, VGIL has introduced cutting-edge products like E-Banker, an AI-powered Core Banking Solution, and V-Pay, a secure digital payment platform, serving over 200 financial institutions across India and Africa.

His expertise in software development, system architecture, and AI-driven financial solutions has positioned VGIL as a leader in emerging technologies, including blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. His contributions have earned him prestigious accolades such as the Asia Leadership Award and the Global Excellence Forum’s Indian Icon Award.

Committed to revolutionizing fintech, Avinash continues to drive innovation with purpose, fostering financial empowerment and inspiring the next generation of technology leaders.

Sachin Pandey: Sachin Pande, Managing Director & CTO of Virtual Galaxy Infotech Limited (VGIL), is a visionary leader revolutionizing the fintech landscape. With a background in Computer Engineering and an MBA in IT, he seamlessly integrates technical expertise with strategic innovation, driving VGIL’s growth in core banking, ERP, and digital payments.

Since co-founding VGIL in 1997, he has been instrumental in transforming the company into a trusted partner for over 200 financial institutions across India, Africa, and beyond. His deep understanding of fintech marketing and enterprise solutions has propelled VGIL’s expansion, positioning it as a leader in digital transformation. Under his leadership, AI-driven products like E-Banker and V-Pay have redefined financial security, scalability, and efficiency.

Recognized for his contributions, he has received prestigious accolades, including the Asia Leadership Award for Best CEO and the Indian Achievers Award for Best Integrated ERP Solutions. As VGIL transitions into a public limited company, he remains committed to pioneering SaaS-based fintech solutions, driving financial inclusion, and fostering global innovation.

Dr. C. Sujitha Deva Vishnu: Dr. C. Sujitha Deva Vishnu is a pioneering entrepreneur, excelling in India’s dynamic business landscape. With dual master’s degrees in power electronics and business management, she began her career as a professor and researcher in renewable energy. After marriage in 2017, she shifted her focus to organic farming, transforming it into a successful business. Her dedication to sustainability and innovation set her apart.

During the pandemic, she played a crucial role in providing food aid, demonstrating her deep commitment to community welfare. Her entrepreneurial and social contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the prestigious Big Red National Level Entrepreneur Award 2022 and an honorary doctorate in Women Entrepreneurship.

Through resilience, integrity, and loyalty, Dr. Sujitha continues to inspire women in business, proving that success is driven by passion and perseverance. Her journey reflects a powerful blend of academic excellence, business acumen, and social responsibility.

Mr. Manu Singh: Mr. Manu Singh is a renowned meditation guru, environmentalist, and social justice advocate dedicated to integrating climate change into global political discourse. With over seven years of activism, he highlights the deep interconnection between environmental degradation, species extinction, and human-animal conflict, emphasizing the need for systemic solutions rather than isolated interventions.

His advocacy spans media platforms, grassroots movements, and social campaigns, raising awareness about the consequences of unchecked human development, including natural disasters, declining air quality, melting glaciers, and desertification. Believing that true planetary healing begins with individual transformation, he merges scientific understanding with ancient wisdom in his meditation philosophy, promoting holistic well-being—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social—as a path to restoring global balance.

Beyond his spiritual teachings, he is a vocal critic of political inaction on environmental issues. During the Delhi elections, he championed stronger policies for animal rights, reinforcing his mission to make climate change and environmental justice key electoral priorities while intertwining activism with spirituality.

Mr. Vikar Mustafa Shonthu: Mr. Vikar Mustafa Shonthu completed his schooling at Tyndale Biscoe School, Kashmir, and matriculated in 1976. A passionate sportsman, he excelled in hockey, cricket, volleyball, and squash, while golf remained his lifelong interest. He pursued a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Regional Engineering College (Kashmir) and graduated in 1984. That same year, he joined J&K Project Construction Corporation Ltd as a Deputy Manager. Through dedication and leadership, he steadily rose through the ranks, becoming Managing Director in 2018.

JKPCC, a semi-government organization, plays a crucial role in infrastructure development across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, employing around 11,000 workers. Mr. Shonthu was honored by multiple Chief Ministers and the Governor for his contributions. During his career, he worked with Japan’s Obayashi Corporation on the Nizamuddin Bridge in Delhi and later contributed to the Dubai Metro as a Construction Manager. Returning to JKPCC as Managing Director, he led key projects before retiring in 2021, marking an illustrious career in engineering and infrastructure development.

Dr. Vaibhav Sharma: Dr. Vaibhav Sharma is a distinguished academician and administrator, currently serving as Assistant Professor and Deputy Controller of Examination at IISE College, Lucknow. Holding a PhD in Commerce, an MBA in Marketing and Finance, and CMA (Intermediate) from ICMAI, he has over a decade of experience in academia and institutional administration.

He has been a faculty member at esteemed institutions such as ERAM Degree College and Rasphil Academy, where he played a key role in education, admissions, and institutional marketing. His research focuses on financial inclusion, GST tracking, and digital markets, with notable publications including New Digital Market (Book Saga Publications, 2023). He is a lifetime member of SIMA and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Beyond academia, Dr. Sharma has extensive expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, and MIS operations, having worked with MNCs and manufacturing firms. Recognized for his contributions, he received the National Award (2024) by PAAI and was honored as Dynamic Professor of the Year 2025 at the Global Leadership Award 2025. His dedication continues to drive academic excellence and institutional growth.

Ms. Milli Arora: Ms. Milli Arora is a renowned spiritual healer, celebrated for her expertise in tarot card reading, naturopathy, reiki, numerology, and crystal healing. As the Chairperson of Heart and Soul and Proprietor of Hari Bol, she has dedicated her life to fostering holistic well-being and guiding individuals toward self-discovery and enlightenment. Through her profound spiritual insights and healing practices, she has positively impacted countless lives.

Beyond her spiritual work, Ms. Arora is an accomplished artist, known for her captivating paintings of Hari, which radiate divine energy and devotion. She actively contributes to organizations like Heart and Soul and the Earth Saviours Foundation, serving as a jury member and mentor.

Her outstanding contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Heart and Soul Most Stylish Mr. & Mrs. India 2019 Jury Award, the Adhyyan School Tarot Card Reader and Healer Award, the Harmony Women Achiever’s Award, the Kohinoor-e-Taj 2021 Achiever’s Award, and the Bharat Gaurav Samaan. With unwavering dedication, she continues to transform lives through spiritual healing and artistic expression.

Dr. Zaheda Khanam: Khanam Art Gallery, founded by Dr. Zaheda Khanam in Prayagraj, stands as a powerful testament to art’s role in social transformation. An accomplished artist and curator, Dr. Khanam uses her work to challenge societal norms and advocate for meaningful change. More than just a space for artistic expression, the gallery serves as a hub for community empowerment and creative dialogue.

Deeply committed to education and social welfare, Dr. Khanam channels exhibition proceeds into initiatives supporting underprivileged children. She believes in nurturing creativity as a tool for personal growth and social upliftment. Through free art classes and mentorship programs, the gallery provides aspiring artists with the resources they need to express themselves and build a brighter future.

Her bold, symbolic compositions have earned national and international recognition, with her work showcased at prestigious exhibitions. With a vision to bridge art and social awareness, Khanam Art Gallery continues to inspire, provoke thought, and drive meaningful change, using art as a catalyst for a more inclusive and empowered society.

Dr. Krishna Priyadarshan: Dr. Krishnapriya Indira Sreekumaran is an accomplished academician, filmmaker, and entrepreneur with extensive contributions across multiple fields. She holds an M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition and has cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship. She has received a Doctorate in Education and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology, with her research focusing on diabetes and dietary fiber. As the Academic Director of Euphony Future Education Centre in Abu Dhabi, she has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative educational programs. She is also an award-winning filmmaker, lyricist, and author, recognized for her work in cinema, literature, and the arts. Her commitment to nurturing talent is reflected in her leadership of Hotchpotch, a socio-cultural initiative supporting young artists. A visionary leader, she continues to drive excellence in education, media, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Kajal Parag Patani: Dr. Kajal Parag Patani is a distinguished international yoga and wellness judge with over 15 years of experience in holistic fitness and yoga education. As the Founder President of Geet Yoga & Fitness Foundation, she has led numerous initiatives to promote health and well-being, particularly in rural areas. Her expertise spans meditation, pranayama, sports yoga, pregnancy yoga, and aerial yoga, and she has trained individuals across 68 countries while serving as a judge in national and international yoga competitions.

Beyond yoga, Dr. Patani is dedicated to social welfare. Her foundation has conducted over 150 free yoga camps in schools, provided essential aid to the underprivileged, and led large-scale tree plantation drives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she facilitated pranayama treatments for recovery patients and supported frontline workers.

Recognized with prestigious honors such as the International Professional Athlete Award and Swami Vivekananda Lifetime Yoga Achievement Award, Dr. Patani continues to inspire global wellness through her teachings and humanitarian efforts.

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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11 SPJIMR faculty featured in Ivey Publishing’s 2026 global Bestsellers and Classics cases’ lists

SPJIMR cases ranked among the most widely used teaching materials worldwide, reinforcing the institute’s growing influence in case-based management education

MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eleven (11) faculty members from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) are featured in Ivey Publishing’s Bestsellers 2025–2026 list and Ivey Classics 2016–2026 list, which recognise the most widely used teaching cases globally across disciplines.

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These cases earned their place in classrooms because they provoke questions. The ones that endure are those that capture real dilemmas, invite multiple perspectives, and encourage learners to wrestle with uncertainty. This recognition of SPJIMR’s 11 faculty members reflect the value of creating learning experiences that challenge assumptions, spark debate, and help students think more deeply about complex managerial decisions.

Ivey Publishing, the case-publishing arm of Ivey Business School at Western University, Canada, compiles its annual Bestsellers and Classics lists based on classroom adoption data drawn from business schools globally. Cases are ranked by frequency of use within each discipline, making the lists a direct measure of pedagogical impact and educator trust.

With eight ranked positions across six disciplines in the Bestsellers list—Communications, Economics & Public Policy, Entrepreneurship, Management Science, Marketing, and Strategy—the recognition reflects SPJIMR’s sustained contribution to case-based management education in classrooms around the world and the growing relevance of India-rooted business insights.

SPJIMR cases in the Bestsellers 2025–2026 list

Discipline

Case title

SPJIMR faculty

Communications (#1)            

Is That an Order?

Prof. Vineeta Dwivedi and Prof. Tulsi Jayakumar

Economics & Public Policy (#2)

Inflationary Targeting in India: Replace, Rejig, or Reaffirm Targeting?      

Prof. Tulsi Jayakumar

Economics & Public Policy (#3)

Is Japan’s Monetary Policy a Rational Expectations Saga?

Prof. Preeta George and

Prof. Monika Gupta

Entrepreneurship (#6)

Savemom: The Smart Wearable Solution for Maternal Health Care

Prof. Renuka Kamath (with co-author Shrinath V.; PGDM 2007 alum)

Management Science (#3)

Jay Bharat Spices Pvt. Ltd.: A Spicy Quandary          

Prof. Amol S. Dhaigude (with co-authors Shravan M. Parsam and Sidhartha Padhi)

Management Science (#8)    

JSW Steel Ltd.: A Logistics Dilemma        

Prof. Amol S. Dhaigude and Prof. Debmallya Chatterjee

Marketing (#1)           

Snaqary Snacks: Building a Start-Up Brand

Prof. Ashita Aggarwal (with co-author Suraj Commuri)

Strategy (#5)  

Parag Milk Foods: Driving Growth through Brand-Building in India’s Dairy Industry          

Prof. Ashita Aggarwal and Prof. Rajiv Agarwal

The Classics 2016–2026 list recognises the 25 most-used cases of the past decade across a wide range of disciplines and topics, from general management, strategy and leadership to marketing and finance. It includes five SPJIMR faculty members

SPJIMR cases in the Classics 2016–2026 list

Discipline

Case title

SPJIMR faculty

General Management, International Business (#7)

Building a Backdoor to the iPhone: An Ethical Dilemma

Prof. Tulsi Jayakumar and Prof. Surya Tahora

Accounting, Entrepreneurship, International Business (#15)

Anandam Manufacturing Company: Analysis of Financial Statements

Prof. Vinay Goyal (with co-author S.K. Mitra)

Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing (#22)

Evoe Spring Spa: A Positioning Dilemma

 

Prof. Ashita Aggarwal and Prof. Renuka Kamath (with co-author Sunil Rao)

This year, Prof. Aggarwal and Prof. Kamath’s case on Evoe Spring Spa is among the four cases that have joined the Ivey Classics list for the first time.

Commenting on the recognition, Prof. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR, said, “Great teaching cases immerse learners in the complexity of decision-making. The global adoption of our cases reflects SPJIMR’s commitment to creating scholarship that is rigorous, relevant, and rooted in real-world challenges. We are particularly proud that many of these cases emerge from Indian contexts yet resonate with educators and students globally. This recognition reinforces our belief that management education is most powerful when it equips learners to navigate ambiguity with judgement, purpose, and responsibility.”

The 2026 recognition is the latest in an unbroken run of Ivey distinctions for SPJIMR faculty. It reflects a commitment to developing cases that are grounded in real business contexts and structured to generate insight that transfers across markets and industries. SPJIMR cases have covered topics as varied as macroeconomic policy, supply chain logistics, brand strategy, and maternal health technology, reflecting the breadth of the faculty’s research interests and their conviction that the classroom is itself a site of serious intellectual inquiry.

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About SPJIMR

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is one of India’s leading postgraduate management institutes. It is recognised in the Financial Times MiM rankings as the #35 business school globally and among the Top 3 in India, ranked by Business Today as one of the country’s top five business schools, and rated by the Positive Impact Rating as one of the top five schools worldwide for societal impact. Known for its innovative and socially-conscious approach to management education, research, and community engagement, SPJIMR aims to influence managerial practice and promote the value-based growth of its students, alumni, organisations and its leaders, and society. SPJIMR holds the international ‘Triple Crown’ of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

Visit SPJIMR.org for more information.

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Reliance Digital Launches ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day Campaign Celebrating the Many Expressions of Fatherhood

MUMBAI, India, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital has launched ‘Baaptaa’, a Father’s Day campaign to celebrate the many expressions of fatherhood. Built around a simple cultural observation, while “Maa ki Mamta” has long been a part of India’s collective vocabulary, there has never been a word that captures the distinct ways fathers express love, the campaign introduces ‘Baaptaa’ as a tribute to the many shades of fatherhood.

Conceptualised as an original music-led campaign, Baaptaa celebrates fathers not as idealised figures, but as they are experienced in everyday life, protective, dependable, emotional, quirky, practical, occasionally embarrassing, and always present. Through a relatable narrative, the campaign acknowledges the countless ways fathers care for their families, often through actions rather than words.

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At the heart of the campaign is an original music video told from a father’s perspective, capturing the different roles he plays across life’s moments and milestones. The film brings to life the humour, warmth and unspoken affection that characterise father-child relationships, while giving a name to a form of love that many recognise but few have articulated.

The campaign stems from a simple insight: while motherhood has often found expression through familiar phrases and popular references, the unique language of fatherhood has remained largely undefined. Baaptaa seeks to fill that gap by creating a term that reflects the everyday gestures, practical wisdom and quiet sacrifices that fathers make.

Father’s Day communication often leans into familiar emotional territory, but Reliance Digital’s campaign celebrates fathers in a way that feels more culturally authentic and relatable. The idea for ‘Baaptaa’ came from a simple observation — mother’s love has been immortalised in a number of heartfelt, emotional songs, there needed to be an anthem dedicated to dad’s love. And thus was born Baaptaa – a love language that is often awkward, practical, protective, humorous and deeply felt, even if rarely verbalised. It’s a celebration of fatherhood in all its wonderfully imperfect forms immortalized by a song that you won’t be able to stop humming.

Shop for the widest range of electronics at Reliance Digital and thank your father for his Baaptaa.

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Harper Collins Publishers India is Delighted to Announce the Recent Publication of ‘People We Love’ by Preeti Shenoy

NEW DELHI, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HarperCollins Publishers India is delighted to share the recent publication of People We Love by bestselling author Preeti Shenoy. At once tender and sharp, this collection of stories offers intimate, truthful and relatable portraits of the people we cherish, the ones we lose, and the people we become.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The people we love never truly leave our story…

In these tender yet piercing stories, Preeti Shenoy returns to some of her most beloved characters to reveal who they were before they appeared in her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have.

Aniket, a coder, carries the weight of a longing for Trisha that he cannot bring himself to act on. Nidhi abandons her corporate life to teach pottery, only to discover that clay is far more forgiving than the people she loves. A quiz competition sparks an unlikely romance between Aman and Shruti, one that must withstand parental disapproval and class divides. And Anjali, a journalist, is so busy chasing stories that she almost misses the one unfolding in her own life.

Set against the pulse of contemporary India, People We Love explores the tug-of-war between duty and desire, family and freedom, who we are and who we dare to be. Intimate and deeply felt, these are stories about love that stays, leaves and almost slips away … love that quietly and irrevocably shapes the people we become.

Preeti Shenoy, author, says, “People We Love is a collection of three long stories, prequels to my bestsellers It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have. If you have read those books, you already know how these characters’ stories unfold. But what you don’t know yet is where it all began, the loves they carried, the choices they made, and the people they were before life shaped them into who you met on those pages. Writing these prequels felt like returning to a home I hadn’t realised I missed, and discovering rooms I had never been in before.”

Rashmi Menon, Associate Publisher – HarperCollins India, adds, “Preeti Shenoy has an extraordinary gift for finding the heartbeat of ordinary lives. People We Love is a warm, wise and deeply humane collection of short stories that reunites readers with favourite characters from her bestselling novels It’s All in the Planets and The One You Cannot Have, weaving them into fresh, deeply satisfying narratives. These characters feel like people you know, and their journeys will move, comfort and surprise you. This uplifting, thought–provoking collection reminds us why we turn to stories in the first place. We couldn’t be more excited to share it with our readers.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Preeti Shenoy is among the highest-selling authors in India. She was featured on the Forbes longlist of the most influential celebrities in India. Her books include When Love Came Calling, Wake Up Life, Is Calling, Life Is What You Make It, The Rule Breakers, A Hundred Little Flames, It’s All in the Planets, Why We Love the Way We Do, The Secret Wish List, The One You Cannot Have and many others. Her work has been translated into many Indian languages. Preeti is also a motivational speaker, an avid fitness enthusiast, and an artist specializing in portraiture and illustrated journalling. Preeti lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS 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 3,000 titles in print and digital formats, with an array of genres and voices that ensure there is a book for every reader. Our authors have won some of the most prestigious literary awards, and we are proud to publish many acclaimed writers, alongside new and emerging voices shaping contemporary literature. We are also the publishers of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, winner of the Booker Prize 2008, and Girl in White Cotton by Avni Doshi, shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020, and HarperCollins India itself has been awarded “Publisher of the Year” several times. In addition, we represent some of the finest global publishers such as Harvard University Press, Lonely Planet, Oneworld, Nosy Crow, Usborne, and National Geographic Children, bringing Indian readers access to world-class books and ideas. We are also proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, a recognition of our culture, people, and values that make HarperCollins India a truly inspiring workplace. 

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Email: nandini.tripathi@harpercollins.co.in | Mobile: +91 9718928839

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