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Elysian Hues appoints Shruti Kaushik as VP, marketing and PR
Mumbai: Marketing & PR company Elysian Hues has announced the appointment of Shruti Kaushik as VP – marketing and PR. After gaining substantial work experience as a global marketing and branding consultant, she has now joined hands for multiple ventures with Elysian Hues (EH Communications) founder Deepali Mathur. Kaushik is now the co-founder of House of Mayah and Tiny Tales India.
Kaushik is a writer, entrepreneur, branding expert by Business Insider and Business World. She is now best known for bringing massive recognition to brands in less time through her organic social selling techniques,” said the company in a statement.
She has been in the content marketing industry for over nine years and has worked for multiple Indian and international businesses. She has been featured in over 20 media outlets like Yahoo Finance, YourStory, Grazia India, Daily O (India Today), etc. Her content online had earned over seven million readerships and over three million collectively for her clients.
Kaushik has also assisted the National Informatics Centre (NIC), ministry of skills and entrepreneurship, for their content planning and development. She also published a book “LinkedIn Blackbook” for budding entrepreneurs to use the power of content and LinkedIn & scale their business.
On asking how LinkedIn helped her grow, Kaushik said, “It’s now, more than ever, that LinkedIn has become a powerful tool as it connects employers to employees, clients to agencies & freelancers. And my experience in LinkedIn branding has worked like a charm for our clients. LinkedIn has been a gold mine for me and my clients. You just have to be consistent and specific there. It is a one trustworthy, business-oriented social platform that has quickly shoved itself into the forefront of CXO’s or decision-makers’ minds for lead generation, talent identification, and community development.”
Over the next five years, Kaushik is planning to scale her content business by reaching out to businesses around the world and showing them the power of LinkedIn branding. Not merely this, her plan is to redefine luxury with an elite collection of House of Maaya and reach each corner of India, said the statement.
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TIME100 2026 list names Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor among global icons
Indian leaders across tech, cinema and cuisine feature on TIME’s list
MUMBAI: TIME has unveiled its 2026 TIME100 list, spotlighting some of the world’s most influential figures, with a strong Indian presence cutting across technology, entertainment and culinary arts.
Among those featured are Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor and Neal Mohan, alongside public figures such as Zohran Mamdani.
The profile of Pichai highlights his role in taking artificial intelligence to the masses, with Andrew Ng noting that few leaders have expanded access to AI at such scale. Since becoming CEO in 2015, Pichai has steered Google towards a more agile, innovation-led approach, rolling out products like AI Studio and Gemini that are now used by billions globally.
Chef Vikas Khanna is described as a cultural bridge-builder, with Eric Ripert praising his ability to connect people through food while championing Indian traditions on a global stage. His New York restaurant, Bungalow, is positioned not just as a dining space but as a storytelling platform rooted in heritage and memory.
In the entertainment space, Ranbir Kapoor earns recognition for reshaping cinematic storytelling with restraint and emotional depth. Writing his profile, Ayushmann Khurrana notes that Kapoor’s performances quietly redefine audience sensibilities, making him a cultural voice for a changing India.
The annual TIME100 list brings together leaders, innovators and changemakers across sectors, from politics and business to science and the arts. This year’s edition also features global figures such as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, alongside creators, athletes and entrepreneurs shaping the future.
With influence increasingly spanning industries and geographies, the 2026 list reflects a world where impact is not just about scale, but about shaping conversations and culture in meaningful ways.
