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Jos Alukkas launches Second Sunrises Podcast on new beginnings
Six-episode podcast hosted by Suhasini Maniratnam spotlights remarriage.
MUMBAI: Every sunrise tells a story. Some simply shine brighter the second time. Jewellery brand Jos Alukkas has launched Second Sunrises, a six-episode storytelling podcast hosted by actor and filmmaker Suhasini Maniratnam, placing the spotlight on women who have chosen to begin again. The series explores remarriage, renewed companionship and fresh chapters in life, framing them not as footnotes but as defining milestones.
In India, conversations around remarriage particularly for women are often muted or confined to private circles. Second Sunrises moves that dialogue into the public domain, offering intimate, reflective conversations that treat second beginnings with dignity rather than drama. Across its six episodes, the podcast foregrounds courage, agency and the quiet strength required to choose happiness again.
The opening episode features actor and singer Mamta Mohandas. The series also includes Film and media personality Pooja Bedi, author Sudha Menon, actor and television host Ramya Subramanian, international badminton champion Jwala Gutta, and celebrated screen performers Pavitra Lokesh and Vijaykrishna Naresh. Each brings a deeply personal perspective on resilience, reinvention and rediscovery.
Suhasini Maniratnam, who hosts the series, noted that many women rebuild their lives with remarkable strength, yet their journeys are rarely discussed openly. She described the podcast as a space where such stories can unfold with honesty and warmth, reflecting the courage it takes to start over.
The series has been developed in collaboration with Dentsu Creative Isobar and the Dentsu Podcast Network. Dentsu Creative Isobar CEO Sahil Shah said the intent was to challenge the notion that second beginnings are tied to failure or loss. Instead, he suggested, choosing to begin again is among the most courageous acts a person can undertake.
Dentsu Podcast Network vice president Aditya Kuber added that the creative approach prioritised authenticity over commentary. The conversations are designed to feel unhurried, allowing lived experiences to shape the narrative in their own rhythm.
For Jos Alukkas, the initiative signals a broader engagement with contemporary social realities. While traditionally associated with milestone celebrations, the brand appears keen to acknowledge that modern milestones are as much about renewal and personal choice as they are about convention.
Second Sunrises begins streaming this week on Youtube and leading audio platforms, inviting listeners to tune in and perhaps reconsider what a “new beginning” truly looks like.
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Havas Media Network India names Archana Aggarwal chief growth officer
The appointment comes as the network accelerates its integrated, data-led push across one of its top ten global markets.
MUMBAI: Havas Media Network India is moving fast, and it wants someone who can move faster.
The network has appointed Archana Aggarwal as chief growth officer, tasking her with driving the new business agenda and deepening client partnerships across Havas Media, PivotRoots, Havas Play and Arena Media. Based in Gurugram, she will report to Mohit Joshi, chief executive of Havas Media Network India.
Aggarwal arrives with more than two decades of media and marketing experience, most recently as vice-president of media at Airtel, where she led integrated media strategies tied to shifting consumer behaviour and business outcomes. Before that, she worked across some of the world’s most demanding marketing accounts, including P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, the Diamond Trading Corporation and Airtel, spanning FMCG, telecom and the broader marketing ecosystem. She is noted for her command of emerging platforms, including connected TV, AI and the metaverse.
Rana Barua, group chief executive of Havas India, South-East Asia and North Asia, framed the hire as timely. “India continues to be a critical market for Havas globally and is among our top ten markets worldwide,” he said, noting strong momentum across the network’s integrated model and growing client partnerships. “Archana’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we continue to scale our capabilities and accelerate growth.”
Joshi was equally direct. “Her deep understanding of consumer behaviour and proven ability to translate insights into business outcomes will be instrumental as we continue to scale our integrated, data-led capabilities across agencies,” he said.
Havas Media Network India currently serves more than 100 clients and employs over 1,000 professionals across Gurugram, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The network’s growth engine runs on Converged.AI, its proprietary operating system that brings together data, technology and human insight under the global vision of “Growth Powered by Desire.”
Aggarwal, for her part, called the opportunity compelling. “The chance to drive growth across a diverse and integrated ecosystem is exciting,” she said. “I look forward to working with the teams to deliver meaningful impact for clients.”
In a market where media fragmentation is accelerating and clients are demanding cleaner proof of return, Havas has hired someone who has sat on both sides of the table. That, in itself, is a statement of intent.
