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Heartfelt Raksha Bandhan ad: PALMONAS’ touching ‘Thank You Bhaiya’ film melts hearts
Mumbai: PALMONAS, India’s first demi-fine jewellery brand has released a new film “Thankyou Bhaiya”, celebrating Raksha Bandhan. The film captures the essence of the relationship between siblings, depicting the unconditional love, strength and support of brothers and sisters towards each other. Interestingly, a brother-sister relationship always starts off with a tug-of-war and gradually develops into an unshakable companionship that endures forever.
The film opens with a woman entering her new house that she has built with her own hard work over the years. While she recalls her journey she also credits her brother for his support throughout. Each scene unfolds to show a brother who doesn’t hold back his sister but encourages her to fly high. As she follows her dreams, her brother becomes her guide and constantly reminds her to chase her dreams.
Through the film, PALMONAS showcases how a brother encourages his sister to pursue her dreams while being her biggest cheerleader and pillar of strength. The pledge of a brother to protect his sister is not about limiting or sheltering her; it is about enabling and empowering her to explore the vast skies of her dreams. This Raksha Bandhan, PALMONAS encourages viewers to celebrate the sibling relationship that nurtures, uplifts and inspires because when brothers become the wind beneath their sisters’ wings, they create a world where dreams have no limits.
“This film is a tribute to all of the siblings for everything they do for one another throughout their lives. We wanted to make a video that emphasised the value that siblings bring to each other’s lives by encouraging each other to achieve their goals and always having one another’s back. The film captures the essence of Raksha Bandhan and aligns with our brand value of empowering women every day. With this film, we hope to inspire more brothers to support their sisters’ dreams and help them conquer the world”, said PALMONAS co-founder and CEO Pallavi Mohadikar.
“We hope that ‘Thankyou Bhaiya’ will inspire more brothers to come forward this Raksha Bandhan to appreciate their sisters’ dreams and show them love and support. The film will appeal to the viewers because it highlights the bond between siblings and their distinct ways of showing affection for one another. We as a brand believe in creativity and deep relationships, and our superbly created 18K gold plated rakhis collection, crafted to symbolise the unique link between brothers and sisters, exemplifies this”, she added.
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years in role
Board begins CEO search as Narayen prepares to move to chair role
SAN JOSE: After nearly two decades at the helm, Adobe’s long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen is preparing to pass the baton.
The company announced that Narayen will transition from his role as chief executive officer once a successor is appointed, ending an 18-year run that reshaped Adobe from a boxed software seller into a global cloud and AI powerhouse. He will remain chair of the board following the leadership transition.
Adobe’s board has formed a special committee to oversee the succession process, led by lead independent director Frank Calderoni. The committee will evaluate both internal and external candidates.
“Shantanu’s leadership has been instrumental in Adobe’s transformation and in positioning the company for the AI-driven era,” Calderoni said in a statement. “As we begin the next phase of succession planning, our focus is on identifying the right leader for the company’s next chapter while ensuring a smooth transition.”
In a note to employees, Narayen described the moment not as a farewell but as a pause for reflection after a long journey with the company.
“I love Adobe and the privilege of leading it has been the greatest honour of my career,” he wrote, adding that he will continue to work closely with the board over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership change.
Tributes from the technology industry quickly followed the announcement. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella congratulated Narayen on what he described as a “legendary run” at Adobe.
“Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of the most important software companies in the world, and expanded what’s possible for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands everywhere,” Nadella wrote on LinkedIn.
“What has always stood out to me is the empathy you’ve brought to the creative process and the example you’ve set as a leader. Grateful for your friendship, mentorship, and for all you’ve done for Adobe and for our industry.”
Narayen’s career at Adobe spans nearly three decades. He joined the company in 1998 as vice president and rose steadily through the ranks before becoming chief executive officer in December 2007.
During that time, he orchestrated one of the most significant reinventions in the software industry. In 2013, Adobe made the bold decision to abandon traditional boxed software sales and move its flagship creative tools such as Photoshop to a subscription-based Creative Cloud model. The shift initially rattled investors but ultimately transformed Adobe into a predictable recurring revenue business and a case study in digital reinvention.
Narayen also pushed Adobe beyond creative tools into the world of marketing technology and data-driven customer experience, spearheading acquisitions such as Omniture and Marketo. Those moves helped build Adobe’s digital experience division and broaden its reach far beyond designers and photographers.
The numbers tell the story of that transformation. When Narayen took over in 2007, Adobe generated roughly $3 billion in annual revenue. Today the company reports more than $25 billion. Over the same period, its workforce expanded from around 3,000 employees to more than 30,000.
In recent years, Narayen has steered Adobe into the generative AI era with the launch of Adobe Firefly, aiming to keep the company ahead in a rapidly evolving creative technology landscape.
Born in Hyderabad in 1963, Narayen studied electronics and communication engineering at Osmania University before moving to the United States for a master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University. He later earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Widely regarded as one of Silicon Valley’s most steady and effective leaders, Narayen has earned multiple honours during his career, including India’s Padma Shri in 2019.
For Adobe, the upcoming leadership change marks the end of a defining chapter. For Narayen, however, the story is far from finished. As he told employees, the company’s next era of creativity, powered by AI and new digital workflows, is only just beginning.
