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Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2025 to honour women pioneers on 20 March
MUMBAI: Grihshobha is set to launch the inaugural Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2025 on 20 March at Travancore Palace, New Delhi. This prestigious event will honour women who have made a profound impact across sectors including business, governance, social change, entertainment, STEM, defence, and the arts.
Bringing together prominent figures, industry stalwarts, and influencers, the awards will celebrate those who have shattered barriers, redefined success, and paved the way for future generations. The Caravan editor & Delhi Press executive publisher Anant Nath said, “These awards go beyond recognition they are about inspiring millions to chase their ambitions fearlessly.”
A distinguished all-women jury has been appointed to select the winners, with former Femina editor Sathya Saran as jury head. Other jury members include Richa Shah (director, Delhi Press), Padmapriya Janakiraman (actor), Nuriya Ansari (president, Learning Links Foundation), Dilshad Master (director, Outward Bound Himalaya), and Surabhi Kanga (web editor, The Caravan).
Some winners have already been announced. With a commitment to empowering women and amplifying their achievements, the Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2025 aims to motivate countless others to break barriers, build legacies, and inspire change.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
