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CMM to take the talent search route too
NEW DELHI: It is not just television channels that are planning to use music to spread the message about the mesage of the menace of aids. Levi Strauss (India) working through the Levi Strauss Foundation have announced that on the occasion of World Aids Day (1 December), the company, in association with Freedom Foundation , an NGO working with Aids patients, will bring together the rock music talent for the purpose of hosting a rock show at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This show would serve as a forum to call upon the youth of the country to take up the challenge of battling and vanquishing the scourge of AIDS.
Bipashu Basu, Farhan Akhtar, Ruby Bhatia as well as VJs from Channel V and B4U Music have extended their support by featuring in a new music video Candywalk which was created by the Levi Strauss Foundation and Freedom Foundation exclusively for the purpose of spreading the message of the Battle against AIDS through television.
The concert will feature bands including New Delhi’s Them Clones, Envision and Orange Street, Chennai’s Moksha and Mumbai’s Pentagram. The Show will be held at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan at 5 pm.
Prior to this show, in the last one month, Levi Strauss (India) and Freedom Foundation have been actively involved in a ‘Peers Educators’ workshop. They have educated 70 young people from across India about AIDS/HIV and these young leaders have been entrusted with the task of spreading this message to their peers in their cities. This programme titled A Time to Lead was carried out with the objective of raising awareness levels of youth about the epidemic. This Peer Education Workshop aims to reach out to 5000 young people, by 1 December.
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YFLO appoints Tania Nijhawan as president for 2026-27 term
Dentist-entrepreneur to lead women’s body amid rising focus on leadership
NEW DELHI: Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO), the women’s arm of FICCI, has appointed Tania Nijhawan as its president for the 2026-27 tenure, effective April 2026, at a time when conversations around women’s leadership in India are gaining fresh momentum.
A cosmetic and paediatric dentist with over 15 years of experience, Nijhawan is the founder of Udana Wellness, a multi-speciality clinic in Vasant Vihar known for its focus on advanced treatments and patient-centric care. She also serves as director at Nijhawan Group and is an active investor in start-ups across health, wellness and hospitality, including Nuts For Us.
Her academic credentials include advanced training from global institutions such as New York University, the University of Southern California and University College London, shaping her multidisciplinary approach across dentistry and wellness.
YFLO has long positioned itself as a platform for leadership, entrepreneurship and professional growth, bringing together women across industries to drive dialogue and collaboration. Under Nijhawan’s leadership, the organisation is expected to sharpen its focus on cross-sector engagement and meaningful, future-facing conversations.
Speaking on her appointment, Tania Nijhawan said, “YFLO has always stood for meaningful engagement and forward-thinking dialogue. I look forward to building a platform that not only encourages exchange of ideas but also actively supports emerging voices and creates opportunities for collaboration across sectors.”
She added, “The Women’s Reservation Bill, which seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, is not just a policy shift, it is a generational opportunity. It acknowledges the urgent need for women to have a stronger voice in shaping the nation’s future. True progress lies not just in representation, but in enabling women to lead with agency, confidence and impact.”
As president, Nijhawan will focus on curated programming, high-impact industry conversations and initiatives that bring together women across disciplines. Her theme for the year, “Lead With Your Light,” signals a push towards purpose-led leadership and greater confidence among emerging voices.
Her appointment marks a new chapter for YFLO, one that aims to align leadership, enterprise and policy at a time when women’s voices are increasingly central to India’s growth story.
