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Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed as VP & national sales head at Pudhari Publications
MUMBAI: Sanjeev Kulkarni has been appointed as vice president & national head – sales & marketing at Pudhari Publications Pvt. Ltd. In his new role, he will spearhead sales and marketing efforts across print, television, FM, and outdoor media, focusing on expanding market presence and driving business growth.
Kulkarni, with over 25 years of experience, previously at VRL Media served as vice president – sales, marketing & business development, publisher of Karnataka’s Vijayavani. During his 11-year tenure, he led advertising sales and brand marketing for Vijayavani, Dighvijay 24×7 News Channel, and Vijayavani.net.
Prior to VRL, at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group) as general manager – west head, overseeing revenue generation across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. His expertise in market expansion, innovative advertising strategies, and brand building has significantly contributed to his success in the media sector.
Kulkarni’s journey in media sales began at VPL Printers & Publishers, where he played a pivotal role in advertising revenue growth for nearly eight years. Recognised as a team builder and market strategist, he has consistently delivered impactful client solutions, boosting revenue and market share for prominent publications.
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
