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Logicserve Digital appoints Sandesh Sathyanarayana as AVP of business alliances – South India
MUMBAI: Logicserve Digital, a digital marketing company and the Indian arm of Logicserve Group, has appointed Sandesh Sathyanarayana as AVP – business alliances to lead the business in Southern India. Sathyanarayana will work on expanding the company’s business portfolio and help strategize business models to service the existing as well as new clients.
Commenting on his appointment, Sathyanarayana said, “India is the fastest growing ad markets in the world and by 2020, roughly 25 per cent of the overall ad spend would be on digital channels. With rapid strides in AdTech, MarTech and automation, and an ever-increasing emphasis on transparency and privacy; digital marketing has been evolving faster than ever. This makes it challenging for brands to stand out and be noticed for the right reasons. That's where Logicserve Digital comes into the picture. We partner with brands and help them win the digital battle while consistently delivering impactful business outcomes. I am really excited to join the energetic Logicserve Digital family and use my expertise to help them achieve greater success in the future.”
Congratulating Sandesh on his new role, Logicserve Digital co-founder and CEO Prasad Shejale, commented, “This strategic appointment has been made at just the right time in our journey. Our Gurugram office started more than a year back. It was a good move for us as it led to a significant expansion of business and provided new growth opportunities. We envision a similar response with Sandesh’s appointment. We already have a decent share of that market. However, we believe, there are many more opportunities in this geography to bank on and expand the business multifold. I am looking forward to leverage Sandesh’s global experience and proven track record of successfully managing renowned global brands. He has a solid reputation of working closely with clients, understanding their pain points and partnering with them to visualise a bigger picture and design robust strategies around it. I am thrilled to have him as part of our growing team.”
A veteran in the marketing industry, Sathyanarayana brings over 10 years of strong experience across technology, brand, and agency side serving multiple facets of digital marketing. Prior to joining Logicserve Digital, Sandesh has worked with brands like Google India, Indian Overseas Bank, Ample technologies, amongst others. He has shaped digital marketing strategies of global brands across various industries. He has a great hold on Marketing Technology, Digital Transformation & Digital media.
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Raghu Rai passes away at 83, leaves behind iconic legacy
Padma Shri-winning photographer documented history across 5 decades.
MUMBAI: The lens may have stilled, but the stories it captured will never fade. Raghu Rai, one of India’s most celebrated photojournalists, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He breathed his last at a private hospital in New Delhi after battling cancer and age-related health issues.
His son, Nitin Rai, revealed that Rai had been diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, which later spread to the stomach and, more recently, the brain. Despite multiple rounds of treatment, his health had declined in recent months.
Born in 1942 in Jhang, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Rai entered photography in his early twenties, inspired by his elder brother, photographer S. Paul. Beginning his career in the mid-1960s, he went on to build a body of work that spanned more than five decades, contributing to global publications such as Time, Life, GEO, Le Figaro, The New York Times, Vogue, GQ and Marie Claire.
His global recognition took a decisive leap in 1977 when legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson nominated him to join Magnum Photos, placing him among the world’s most respected visual storytellers.
Rai’s lens chronicled both power and poignancy. He photographed towering figures such as Indira Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Bal Thackeray, Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa, while also documenting defining moments like the Bhopal gas tragedy later captured in his book Exposure: A Corporate Crime.
Over the years, he published more than 18 books, building an archive that blended journalism with artistry. His contributions were recognised early when he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 for his coverage of the Bangladesh War and refugee crisis. In 1992, he was named “Photographer of the Year” in the United States for his work in National Geographic, and in 2009, he was honoured with the Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
Rai is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin, and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai. His last rites will be held at Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi at 4 pm on Sunday.
With his passing, Indian photojournalism loses not just a pioneer, but a patient observer of history, one frame at a time.
