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World Public Summit opens in Delhi with focus on shared future
global leaders gather to shape cooperation, values and future world order
NEW DELHI: World Public Summit India 2026 has officially opened in the capital, placing India at the centre of a global conversation on cooperation, values and the future of a rapidly changing world order.
Hosted at the Hyatt Regency from March 23 to 26, the summit has drawn a wide mix of policymakers, business leaders, scholars and civil society voices. Organised by the World Peoples Assembly and the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the gathering marks the first chapter of a year-long global dialogue set to travel across regions including Latin America, Africa, Europe and the Arab world.
India’s role as host reflects its rising influence in a multipolar world, with its growing presence across multilateral platforms and its BRICS presidency adding weight to the conversations unfolding in Delhi. The tone is clear. Dialogue, collaboration and shared values are taking centre stage.
Among the notable voices at the summit are Sameep Shastri, deputy chairman at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sergey Cheryomin, minister of the Moscow government, Raksha Khadse, minister of sports and youth affairs, Oleg Skripochka, cosmonaut and Hero of the Russian Federation, and Parul Mahajan, media entrepreneur.
Over four days, discussions span themes ranging from cultural diplomacy and ethical economics to the role of media in shaping global narratives and the importance of youth and women’s leadership. Sessions also explore how tradition and innovation can work together in building sustainable futures, with even space cooperation entering the conversation as a shared frontier.
World Peoples Assembly chairman of the general council Svetlana Smirnova, captured the spirit of the summit, noting that a new world is emerging, shaped by dialogue, trust and shared values.
The summit is expected to conclude with the Delhi Declaration, a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening global partnerships and guiding future cooperation. As the first in a wider global series, the event signals India’s growing role not just as a participant, but as a convener in shaping conversations that look well beyond borders.
Brands
Keventers names Shaurya Prabhat as CEO to drive next growth phase
Expansion push, Gen Z focus and new formats shape brand’s next chapter
NEW DELHI: Keventers has appointed Shaurya Prabhat as its chief executive officer, marking a new chapter for the heritage milkshake brand as it looks to scale up for modern consumers. He takes over from Agastya Dalmia, who steered the company’s revival and repositioned it for a younger audience.
Prabhat’s journey with Keventers began in 2017, when he joined to lead business development at a time when the brand leaned heavily on a franchise-led model. Since then, he has steadily expanded his remit across strategy, marketing, operations, HR and business excellence, becoming central to the company’s evolution.
Before joining Keventers, he worked at The Smart Cube, now part of WNS Global Services, where he advised Fortune 100 clients across sectors ranging from retail and banking to pharmaceuticals and oil and gas.
As CEO, Prabhat has set an ambitious agenda. The company plans to open 70 new outlets over the next year, triple its size within three years and double that scale again by year five. Alongside its core outlets, Keventers is exploring newer growth avenues including retail and FMCG, quick commerce and institutional sales, all under a broader “House of Brands” strategy.
The brand is also sharpening its appeal to Gen Z consumers, refreshing its menu with offerings such as waffles, boba and cheesecake ice creams while retaining its legacy charm.
Shaurya Prabhat said, “I’d like to thank the Board for entrusting me with the responsibility of shaping the company’s next phase of growth. What I’ve learned over eight years is that the mission never really changes: grow the company, grow the brand, and do it with honesty. If you manage your inputs with excellence, the outcomes take care of themselves. I’m extremely excited about the vast opportunities ahead for us.”
Keventers founder Agastya Dalmia said, “I have worked alongside Shaurya for over eight years and known him for longer. I have seen how he thinks, how he leads, and how deeply he cares about this brand. He has led almost all significant decisions we have taken over the years and helped us navigate through the most complex situations, from Covid and restructuring our business model to fundraising and governance. I could not be prouder of what we have built together, and I could not be more confident about what he will build next.””
With a mix of nostalgia and new-age ambition, Keventers now appears set to blend its storied past with a sharper, faster future under Prabhat’s leadership.
