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Mirchi associates with Delhi govt on substance use
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi has culminated the second season of Mirchi Degree and educated students on the issues of substance use.
Radio Mirchi 98.3FM – a leading radio station, saw the culmination of its flagship campaign, ‘Mirchi Degree’ to to boost the confidence of every student. This year, Mirchi has associated with the Government of Delhi to talk about the sensitive issue of usage of drugs by college students.
The campaign, which started last year, is curated to encourage students to believe that it is not only the formal degree that will take them to heights but the unconventional talent hidden in them also plays a vital role to achieve success. This year, the campaign was endorsed by celebrities such as Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, Raj Kumar Rao, Ileana D’Cruz, Shreyas Talpade and Esha Gupta. The initiative was aimed to address the issue of substance use and compelled students to get high only on their talent and not on any substance.
As part of the activity format, fully branded activity vehicle was deployed in campuses in Delhi/NCR including elite colleges like SRCC from the Delhi University North Campus. Led by RJ Naved, Radio Mirchi team along with the Mirchidaar RJs invited the students to showcase their talent through Live performances inside the bus and provided them a chance to earn a Mirchi Degree.
With the students posting funky pictures on their social media handles, RJ Naved was seen entertaining and cheering them.
As part of the drive, Mirchi spoke to several addicts, peddlers, doctors, NGOs to shed light on the growing concern. To spread the message, the Mirchi team conducted both on-air and on-ground activities to college campuses in Delhi NCR.
Radio Mirchi cluster head Pritesh Chothani said, “The idea that passion is as important as education, we want all students to be confident of their talent and stay away from substance. Talent will take you far, anything else will not.”
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
