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CNBC TV18’s ‘brainstorming’ seminar on India Inc
MUMBAI: Business channel CNBC TV18 held an event ‘Managing India Brainstorm VII’, in association with Sun Microsystems and Wipro Infotech at Taj Westend, Bangalore today.
The seminar brought together the leading minds from diverse streams of the industry.
The panel of speakers, moderated by CNBC-TV18’s Raghav Bahl, comprised vice chairman and MD of ABB Ravi Uppal, vice chairman and MD of Philips India K Ramachandran; chairman and MD of Indian Bank Ranjana Kumar; CEO of CRISIL Ravi Mohan, and senior editor of The Economic Times Narendra Pani, among others. The brainstorm session focused on ‘Is India Inc ready to invest again?”
Among the topics discussed in the sessions were: Is India Inc really feeling confident?, Do CEO’s feel they have got a clear grip on their businesses vis-?-vis the globalize scenario?, Have companies got rid of the vestiges of the past?, Do we need to add more manufacturing capacity?, and Is India Inc now clear about where they stand in the globalize order?
The event draws its conceptual inspiration from Managing India, the half-hour weekly programme on CNBC India that showcases India’s super achievers, business leaders and corporate chieftains for a discussion on strategy, vision and leadership and to share their perspectives.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
