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Modenik Lifestyle strengthens its leadership team
Mumbai: Modenik Lifestyle has announced the expansion of its management team with the joining of Suryanarayana GV as its chief information officer (CIO) and Utkarsh Thakur as the head of marketing for the men’s Category.
The new CIO, Suryanarayana GV, an alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, has over two decades of industry experience in Oil, Gas, Power & Renewables, where he successfully implemented IT Strategies, Business Transformation, and has rolled out large scale IT projects to drive business-focused success. Over the years he has worked with various renowned brands including Cairn Energy India and Tata Power. At Modenik, he will be responsible for driving effective digital transformation enabling a future-ready organisation.
Utkarsh Thakur joins Modenik as the head of marketing for the men’s category. He comes with a diverse experience of 20 years in marketing and has expertise in consumer understanding, brand management, product portfolio management, sales management, communication, and media along with exposure to Asian markets. Over the years he has worked for the WPP Group, the Bennett Coleman Group and Titan Company Limited. At Modenik Lifestyle, he will be helming marketing for the men’s brands – Dixcy Scott & Levi’s and Dixcy Scott’s women’s product Slimz. He will help the brands accelerate their growth across categories and geographies.
Commenting on the appointments, Modenik Lifestyle Executive Chairman Sunil Sethi said, “We are pleased to welcome both Suryanarayana and Utkarsh to our management team. Their joining comes at a pivotal moment in our journey as we aim to accelerate our growth into a sustainable and collaborative ecosystem.” Sunil further said, “Suryanarayana’s decades of expertise in the technology sector is of immense value to us enabling us to accelerate both the innovation and impact of seamless integration of IT. Utkarsh has a wide array of experience in the consumer marketing domain, making him an invaluable asset to our leadership team.”
The newly appointed Modenik’s CIO, Suryanarayana GV said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be joining Modenik’s leadership team at a pivotal time for the brand. I look forward to working with the team to deliver innovative business IT solutions that not only meet the needs of customers and consumers today, but also give Modenik the platform to support future business growth.”
On joining Modenik as the new Head of Marketing – Men’s category, Utkarsh Thakur said, “I am excited to join the talented team at Modenik and work towards realising the ambition of making our brands the preferred choice in essential clothing. We have strong brands that can leverage the opportunity in the essential wear segment to deliver significant growth – my team and I are committed to making this happen through consumer-driven marketing.”
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Allen Online releases new ‘Rise to the Top’ episode with MS Dhoni
Cricketing legend shares wisdom on second chances with NEET and JEE Advanced toppers.
MUMBAI: When life gives you a second innings, even MS Dhoni knows the real game begins after you’re exhausted. Allen Online has released the fourth episode of its inspiring podcast series Rise to the Top, featuring former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in conversation with two determined students who cracked competitive exams on their second attempt.
Hemant Sharma from Bhiwani, Haryana, improved his NEET rank dramatically from AIR 29,284 to AIR 2,095 in just one year and is now pursuing MBBS at AIIMS Raebareli. Veeram Shah from Mumbai raised his JEE Advanced rank from AIR 8,068 to AIR 2,600 and is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur.
The episode, available on the Allen Online YouTube channel from 7 PM today, dives deep into what a genuine second attempt demands not just academically, but mentally and emotionally.
Hemant talks about rebuilding after a rank that haunted him, focusing only on his weak areas instead of starting from scratch. Veeram shares how he battled FOMO by quitting social media entirely and relying on one trusted friend while his peers celebrated college life.
When the students asked Dhoni about handling setbacks, the cricketing icon delivered a powerful message, “If life is giving you a second chance, then utilise it. Hard work counts only when you are fully exhausted… How much hard work you did after that, that defines you.”
Dhoni also spoke about treating criticism as useful information rather than judgement advice that resonated strongly with the students’ own journeys of stopping comparisons and focusing on self-improvement.
Through Rise to the Top, Allen Online continues to create a valuable platform where aspiring students can learn directly from role models about the mindset, discipline and resilience required to succeed in India’s fiercely competitive exam landscape.
In a conversation packed with candid stories and life lessons, this episode proves that second attempts aren’t just about trying again, they’re about rising stronger. Perfect timing for students gearing up for their own comeback stories.
