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Indian advertisers win four laurels at Internationalist Awards
MUMBAI: Four Indian advertisers have been rewarded at the recently held ‘Internationalist Awards‘ in New York.
RK Swamy BBDO (for Siemens‘ Dialogue Engagement), Customer Centria (for Godrej‘s GoJiyo campaign), and HSBC (for India‘s IPL sponsorship on YouTube) won silver awards each. Lintas, on the other hand, won a bronze for Maruti Suzuki‘s ‘iSerial Stars‘ campaign.
RK Swamy media group president Chintamani Rao said, “We seek innovative, result-oriented media-neutral communication solutions for our clients. For Siemens, which is essentially a B2B business whose core TG is top decision makers, we have been implementing path breaking multimedia ‘Audience Engagement Programs‘ across Print, TV and Digital. Results for the client and recognition by the industry are a happy combination indeed.”
Customer Centria CEO CR Vinay added, “Gojiyo is a perfect example of creating a highly engaging End to End Brand-Consumer experiential platform, where users can experience the brand in an immersive and social environment.”
HSBC said in a statement, “Instead of using conventional media like TV, we capitalised on the fact that India now ranks fourth in worldwide Internet usage and chose to advertise on this medium. The launch of an online HSBC-branded cricket game increased user interaction.”
Added Maruti Suzuki India assistant GM – marketing Sunila Dhar, “Maruti has always been on the forefront in coming up with innovative and novel initiatives. We are really happy that such initiatives are getting recognised on an international front.”
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YFLO appoints Tania Nijhawan as president for 2026-27 term
Dentist-entrepreneur to lead women’s body amid rising focus on leadership
NEW DELHI: Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO), the women’s arm of FICCI, has appointed Tania Nijhawan as its president for the 2026-27 tenure, effective April 2026, at a time when conversations around women’s leadership in India are gaining fresh momentum.
A cosmetic and paediatric dentist with over 15 years of experience, Nijhawan is the founder of Udana Wellness, a multi-speciality clinic in Vasant Vihar known for its focus on advanced treatments and patient-centric care. She also serves as director at Nijhawan Group and is an active investor in start-ups across health, wellness and hospitality, including Nuts For Us.
Her academic credentials include advanced training from global institutions such as New York University, the University of Southern California and University College London, shaping her multidisciplinary approach across dentistry and wellness.
YFLO has long positioned itself as a platform for leadership, entrepreneurship and professional growth, bringing together women across industries to drive dialogue and collaboration. Under Nijhawan’s leadership, the organisation is expected to sharpen its focus on cross-sector engagement and meaningful, future-facing conversations.
Speaking on her appointment, Tania Nijhawan said, “YFLO has always stood for meaningful engagement and forward-thinking dialogue. I look forward to building a platform that not only encourages exchange of ideas but also actively supports emerging voices and creates opportunities for collaboration across sectors.”
She added, “The Women’s Reservation Bill, which seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, is not just a policy shift, it is a generational opportunity. It acknowledges the urgent need for women to have a stronger voice in shaping the nation’s future. True progress lies not just in representation, but in enabling women to lead with agency, confidence and impact.”
As president, Nijhawan will focus on curated programming, high-impact industry conversations and initiatives that bring together women across disciplines. Her theme for the year, “Lead With Your Light,” signals a push towards purpose-led leadership and greater confidence among emerging voices.
Her appointment marks a new chapter for YFLO, one that aims to align leadership, enterprise and policy at a time when women’s voices are increasingly central to India’s growth story.
