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Jos Alukkas launches Second Sunrises Podcast on new beginnings
Six-episode podcast hosted by Suhasini Maniratnam spotlights remarriage.
MUMBAI: Every sunrise tells a story. Some simply shine brighter the second time. Jewellery brand Jos Alukkas has launched Second Sunrises, a six-episode storytelling podcast hosted by actor and filmmaker Suhasini Maniratnam, placing the spotlight on women who have chosen to begin again. The series explores remarriage, renewed companionship and fresh chapters in life, framing them not as footnotes but as defining milestones.
In India, conversations around remarriage particularly for women are often muted or confined to private circles. Second Sunrises moves that dialogue into the public domain, offering intimate, reflective conversations that treat second beginnings with dignity rather than drama. Across its six episodes, the podcast foregrounds courage, agency and the quiet strength required to choose happiness again.
The opening episode features actor and singer Mamta Mohandas. The series also includes Film and media personality Pooja Bedi, author Sudha Menon, actor and television host Ramya Subramanian, international badminton champion Jwala Gutta, and celebrated screen performers Pavitra Lokesh and Vijaykrishna Naresh. Each brings a deeply personal perspective on resilience, reinvention and rediscovery.
Suhasini Maniratnam, who hosts the series, noted that many women rebuild their lives with remarkable strength, yet their journeys are rarely discussed openly. She described the podcast as a space where such stories can unfold with honesty and warmth, reflecting the courage it takes to start over.
The series has been developed in collaboration with Dentsu Creative Isobar and the Dentsu Podcast Network. Dentsu Creative Isobar CEO Sahil Shah said the intent was to challenge the notion that second beginnings are tied to failure or loss. Instead, he suggested, choosing to begin again is among the most courageous acts a person can undertake.
Dentsu Podcast Network vice president Aditya Kuber added that the creative approach prioritised authenticity over commentary. The conversations are designed to feel unhurried, allowing lived experiences to shape the narrative in their own rhythm.
For Jos Alukkas, the initiative signals a broader engagement with contemporary social realities. While traditionally associated with milestone celebrations, the brand appears keen to acknowledge that modern milestones are as much about renewal and personal choice as they are about convention.
Second Sunrises begins streaming this week on Youtube and leading audio platforms, inviting listeners to tune in and perhaps reconsider what a “new beginning” truly looks like.
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Tawana Burnett to lead social and influencer jury at Abby Awards 2026
Meta’s Apac leader takes the reins for Abby Awards, adding flair to social content
MUMBAI: Tawana Burnett, Meta’s Head of Top Accounts and Agencies for Apac, has been named jury chair for the new social content and influencer ,arketing category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
With a 25-year career spanning the US, EMEA, Latam, and Apac, Tawana has worked on campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands and leading advertising agencies. At Meta, she guides CMOs, business leaders, and agencies on harnessing digital and emerging advertising solutions to accelerate brand growth.
Before joining Meta, Tawana led award-winning product teams at Intuit, LeapFrog, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, helping launch iconic products including QuickBooks, Listerine, Advil, and ChapStick.
A champion of diversity, she was featured in Adweek’s Women Trailblazers in 2019 for mentoring more than 15 women-led startups and for her work on the #biascorrect campaign that promotes women in leadership. She was also recognised in Ad Age’s Global Leading Women Class of 2023, The List in 2024, and served as juror for Spikes Asia and Mad Stars 2024.
Tawana has held leadership roles in the Singapore Inclusion Council at Meta, the IAB SouthEast Asia & India Board, and currently serves on the boards of IAA SEA and the Ronald McDonald House in New York City. Originally from New York, she now lives in Singapore with her husband and daughter.
The Abby Awards 2026, presented by The One Club | The One Show, will be held during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, celebrating creativity across the region.
