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Vision beyond sight: Chokkhudaan ushers in Pujo with true inclusivity
MUMBAI: Eye-opening celebrations marked the start of Devi Paksho in Kolkata, as Doctors’ Choice and the Kashi Bose lane puja committee hosted ‘Chokkhudaan – Pujo Dekho Moner Chokhe,’ a moving initiative that placed empathy and inclusion at the heart of Durga Puja.
In a symbolic gesture, children with visual impairment inaugurated the Pujo festivities, reminding the community that the spirit of Sharod Utsav is as much about shared humanity as it is about grandeur.
The occasion was graced by dignitaries including Government of West Bengal, hon’ble minister for industries, commerce & enterprises, dr Shashi Panja, alongside senior leaders of Doctors’ Choice. The event also honoured achievers from the visually impaired community: swimmer Chinmay Mondal, cricket administrator Kanai Lal Chakraborty, and theatre advocate Subhash Dey, recognising their resilience and contribution.
Music then took centre stage, with a soulful performance by the visually impaired children that left audiences deeply touched. This year, the Kashi Bose Lane pandal has also introduced Braille descriptions of its theme, ensuring accessibility for visitors with special needs and truly making the festival one for all.
“As we welcome Maa Durga, Chokkhudaan has reminded us that the essence of Pujo lies not only in its splendour but in inclusion and togetherness,” said Doctors’ Choice, head of marketing & strategy, Shivam Agarwal.
Extending the theme of vision, a special eye donation booth in collaboration with Medical Bank has been set up at the pandal, while a selfie zone spreads awareness with a call to pledge sight as the ultimate gift.
By turning the spotlight on the visually impaired and encouraging eye donation, Doctors’ Choice has ensured this Pujo begins not just with devotion but with compassion, proving that sometimes, the clearest vision comes from the heart.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
