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MSN India appoints ex-Star executive Satya Raghavan to head consumer marketing
MUMBAI: MSN India has announced the appointment of ex-Star India executive Satya Raghavan as head – consumer marketing. Raghavan will report to, MSN India & Windows Live country head Jaspreet Bindra.
In this newly created role, Satya Raghavan will be responsible for the marketing and PR of the brand portfolio of products like MSN India and Windows Live, states an official release.
Bindra said, “Satya’s main focus is to market our brands to the burgeoning internet consumer base in India. We have reached a tipping point in India as far as Internet usage is concerned and it is vital to get our brands to resonate with them.”
Satya brings to the table experience in marketing and sales across FMCG, media and IT industries. His most recent stint was with Star India where he was VP marketing for the portfolio of six Star televisions channels. Prior to that, Satya has been brand manager for Pillsbury. His sales experience was with Coca-Cola.
“Brands like Hotmail, and Windows Live Messenger are the preferred brands of the evolving Indian internet user. It’s a great time to be working with brands like these – full of challenges and opportunities”, added Satya.
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TIME100 2026 list names Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor among global icons
Indian leaders across tech, cinema and cuisine feature on TIME’s list
MUMBAI: TIME has unveiled its 2026 TIME100 list, spotlighting some of the world’s most influential figures, with a strong Indian presence cutting across technology, entertainment and culinary arts.
Among those featured are Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor and Neal Mohan, alongside public figures such as Zohran Mamdani.
The profile of Pichai highlights his role in taking artificial intelligence to the masses, with Andrew Ng noting that few leaders have expanded access to AI at such scale. Since becoming CEO in 2015, Pichai has steered Google towards a more agile, innovation-led approach, rolling out products like AI Studio and Gemini that are now used by billions globally.
Chef Vikas Khanna is described as a cultural bridge-builder, with Eric Ripert praising his ability to connect people through food while championing Indian traditions on a global stage. His New York restaurant, Bungalow, is positioned not just as a dining space but as a storytelling platform rooted in heritage and memory.
In the entertainment space, Ranbir Kapoor earns recognition for reshaping cinematic storytelling with restraint and emotional depth. Writing his profile, Ayushmann Khurrana notes that Kapoor’s performances quietly redefine audience sensibilities, making him a cultural voice for a changing India.
The annual TIME100 list brings together leaders, innovators and changemakers across sectors, from politics and business to science and the arts. This year’s edition also features global figures such as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, alongside creators, athletes and entrepreneurs shaping the future.
With influence increasingly spanning industries and geographies, the 2026 list reflects a world where impact is not just about scale, but about shaping conversations and culture in meaningful ways.
