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Faber-Castell India associates with sports personalities for ‘Art with Purpose’, 2019 finale
MUMBAI: For the second running edition of the annual offline campaign ‘Art with Purpose’, to amplify this year’s theme “Sport that I love”, Faber-Castell India has associated with renowned sports personalities – Prashanti Singh & Deepak Chahar for their season’s finale.
The 2019 edition of ‘Art with Purpose’ was launched in July 2019, wherein they reached out to almost 1,700 schools and about 1.5 million students participated from across the country. After six months and three phases of the campaign, Faber-Castell India is gearing up for the finale of this season.
Indian National Women’s Basket Ball player Prashanti Singh said, “Any type of creative work like arts, sports etc., needs a lot of passion & emotion. I am happy that Faber-Castell India has taken this Initiative of letting students talk about the sports that they love through art. Basket Ball has been my life and the sport has given me a purpose in life. Today I am happy to see my fellow Indians excel at multiple sports and I am confident that this initiative will help children appreciate both art and sports.”
“I am very pleased to support the ‘Art with Purpose’ initiative of Faber-Castell India. This initiative takes me back to my school days when sports used to be an integral part of my formative years and I am happy that Faber-Castell is encouraging students in expressing themselves through the language of art. This unique combination of Art and sports allows children to open up to both physical and creative aspects of their personalities and I wish this initiative a great success," said Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar.
Faber-Castell India marketing director Nisha Sara Jose said “’Art with Purpose’ has been one of the most exciting properties of Faber-Castell India initiatives for last 2 years. We are delighted to have partnered with both Deepak and Prashanti for this year’s finale. Arts and sports play a big role in uniting people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, bringing them together to celebrate skills, talent, and creativity. We look forward to seeing how students create meaningful impact by combining these two together.”
Faber-Castell India will be announcing the 12 winners from across the country and rewarding them with an off-site in Goa followed by an award ceremony in presence of Prashanti Singh & Deepak Chahar on 18 January 2020.
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India 2030 Conclave 2026 honours 56 leaders across business, cinema
NexBrands event in Mumbai spotlights icons shaping India’s next decade
MUMBAI: The ninth edition of the India 2030 Leadership Conclave 2026 wrapped up in Mumbai, bringing together a cross-section of business leaders, entertainers and cultural voices, while recognising 56 standout achievers shaping India’s future.
Organised by NexBrands Inc, the conclave was held at ITC Maratha and focused on leadership, innovation and long-term impact as India looks ahead to the next decade.
Among the headline winners were Gaur Gopal Das, named transformational thought leader of the year, Radhika Madan as breakthrough performer, and Malaika Arora, recognised as a dynamic business and entertainment icon. Film veterans Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui were honoured for their cinematic excellence, while Shehnaaz Gill and Boman Irani were also among the prominent awardees.
From the corporate world, Ashishkumar Chauhan was recognised as the most powerful CEO in financial services, while healthcare and innovation leaders such as Mukesh Batra and Dr Murtaza Khorakiwala were also honoured.
The event was attended by chief guest Pratap Sarnaik, underlining its growing stature as a platform that bridges governance, business and culture.
A key highlight was a fireside chat featuring Mukesh Batra and Akshay Batra, who discussed how trust and legacy are becoming central to brand building in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Another moment that stood out came from Sonu Sood, who used the platform to announce his “Ab Rukna Nahi” initiative aimed at enabling free knee replacement surgeries, reinforcing the event’s blend of business dialogue and social impact.
“The India 2030 Leadership Conclave serves as a powerful platform that brings together visionary leaders and change-makers shaping the future of India,” said Kamdhenu Ltd whole time director Sunil Agarwal.
Echoing the sentiment, NexBrands Inc founder Chandrika Maheshwari said the conclave was designed to spotlight voices shaping industries and the nation’s future, while CEO Saurav Dasgupta added that conversations around trust and innovation are becoming increasingly relevant.
With participation from sectors ranging from entertainment and healthcare to manufacturing and digital innovation, the conclave also handed out a wide array of corporate honours to brands such as Tata CliQ Luxury, Reliance Retail and ICICI Prudential AMC.
Backed by partners including Kamdhenu Nxt and supported by media platforms like Times Now and IndiaTimes, the event saw strong amplification across broadcast and digital channels.
As the curtains fall on its ninth edition, the conclave continues to cement its place as a meeting ground for ideas, influence and ambition, capturing the pulse of a rapidly evolving India.
