Press Release
DoIT Ventures launches India’s first integrated talent management firm
MUMBAI: Two of India’s creative mentors, in a unique collaboration today launched the country’s first integrated multi-disciplinary talent management firm – ‘Do IT Talent Ventures’. Darshana Bhalla and Radha Kapoor Khanna introduced the country to their new visionary talent venture firm that aims at broadening the horizon of talent management and development across genres. This new venture will work towards building skills across content platforms to further enhance the landscape of the country’s creative industries in the years to come.
Formed in April 2018, Do IT Talent Ventures will be led by Darshana Bhalla, former CEO of Mates – the entertainment unit of Madison Communication and Radha Kapoor Khanna, Founder & Executive Director Do IT Creations – a flagship holding company of The Three Sisters: Institutional Office (TTS:IO) focused on establishing new age creative businesses. TTS:IO through Do IT Creations has incubated ventures across education, media, entertainment, sports and retail. Do IT Talent Ventures – Subsidiary of Do IT Creations, is established as an integrated talent management firm which manages and promotes some of the country’s high profile personalities in film, TV, sports and the culinary space before diversifying into various other creative verticals such as music and arts. With diverse interests in every aspect of the entertainment value chain – from talent management and consulting to creating and owning of IPs, Do IT Talent Ventures has sectorial experts with a proven record of accomplishment and experience to manage monetise and market multiple forms of properties.
In the span of three months, the brand has already signed a number of personalities across Films, TV and Sports namely Farhan Akhtar, John Abraham, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Neeraj Pandey Samir Kochhar in Entertainment and Vicky Ratnani in Culinary. While in sports, the brand has signed up with Virender Sehwag, Mahesh Bhupathi, Geeta Phogat, Ashwini Ponnappa, Robin Singh, Viren Rasquinha and Aparna Popat. With a staff of trained professionals, mentors and promoters, the team posesses a cumulative experience of over 500 deals in the celebrity business.
Speaking on the occasion Do IT Talent Ventures (India) Private Limited, CEO & Founder, Ms. Darshana Bhalla said, “Our primary vision at Do IT Talent Ventures is collective progress. We will focus on talent from various genres of the creative industries and enable constant optimization of their talents time and resources. We believe in a focused institutional approach. With this collaboration, we will render services beyond the current scope available in the market place. In the coming years, we look forward to broadening our horizon by expanding our reach to other verticals and invest our efforts to bring maximized value to our clients.”
Speaking at the launch announcement, Do IT Creations – Founder & Executive Director, Ms. Radha Kapoor Khanna said, ‘Our vision at Do IT is to be an integral part of the creative industry based on our philosophy of DICE – Design, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. An integrated and holistic talent management enterprise like Do IT Talent Ventures, having an ethos of long term value creation, can emerge as a market leader in this space, whilst metamorphosing the landscape of this industry with diversified revenue streams. Under the holding company Do IT Creations, with a presence in entertainment, sports, media, retail amidst other consumer focused businesses, there was a natural fit for the group to establish a presence in the talent ecosystem wherein we have the unique advantage of unlocking synergies by leveraging our portfolio of new age creative ventures’.
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
