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Actor Sonam Kapoor unveiled Jungle Jugalbandi a music book by Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana
Mumbai: Actor and fashion icon Sonam Kapoor launched a music book for children titled ‘Jungle Jugalbandi’ by Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana of The Sound Space.
The evening commenced with a special performance by the Vishala and Kamakshi’s students of The Sound Space. They sang the title song of the book. This was followed by the unveiling of the book by Sonam Kapoor who began her address by expressing the importance of music and its influence in the overall development of a child.
Sonam also added: I’m truly honoured to be part of this wonderful event and book launch. As a parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand the beautiful impact music has had on my child’s growth and development. Vishala and Kamakshi’s dedication to fostering a love for music and cultural understanding among children at The Sound Space is truly commendable.”
Reflecting on the event, Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana, musicians and founders of The Sound Space expressed, “We’ve always aspired to expand the horizons of Indian classical music, which inspired the founding of The Sound Space. ‘Jungle Jugalbandi’ is our way of showing our love for Indian classical music and how important it is for the cognitive and emotional development of young learners.”
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
