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EaseMyTrip Strengthens Leadership Team With The Appointment of Mr. Abani Kant Jha as CFO
New Delhi : EaseMyTrip, one of the leading players in the Online Travel Aggregators segment, has recently appointed Abani Kant Jha as its Chief Finance Officer. With almost 13 years of experience, Mr. Kant has worked with prestigious corporate groups like Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Limited, Koutons Retail India Limited and Container Rail Road Services Private Limited, etc prior to joining EaseMyTrip.
He has joined as the CFO where he would be responsible for the strategic finance, accounts and commercial functions of EaseMyTrip and would be reporting to Mr. Nishant Pitti, CEO, EaseMyTrip. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from GlobalNxt University, Malaysia and is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Nishant Pitti, CEO and Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip said, "I am extremely happy to announce that Mr. Abani Kant Jha will now be heading EaseMyTrip’s finance vertical. His professional expertise will be highly valuable for us as we enter into the next phase of growth. I’m extremely confident that we would be able to better identify and manage risks related to finances for our company and capitalize on our business. We wish him the best for his future endeavors.”
In his new role at EaseMyTrip, Mr. Abani Kant Jha will be the key interface between the corporate office and operations teams. His area of focus would be to manage end-to-end financial functions of the company along with providing insights in the financial decision-making process through analysis, financial projections and reporting scalable financial controls in operations.
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
