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News18’s ‘Rising India – She Shakti’: Celebrating women who are shaping today’s inclusive India
Mumbai: News18 network has announced its upcoming conclave, “Rising India-She Shakti”, dedicated to recognising the remarkable contributions of women trailblazers from several sectors, at Taj Palace, New Delhi, on 11 August. This unique initiative aims to honour the accomplishments of women and will be driven by women as well. The conclave will serve as a platform to showcase their achievements, share stories, and inspire a new generation of leaders.
As underlined by PM Narendra Modi, India has now entered a women led development phase. The advancement towards becoming a developed nation is closely linked to the active participation of Indian women. ‘Rising India – She Shakti’ seeks to amplify the recognition of women who not only broke the glass ceiling but also broke gender stereotypes and inspired Atmanirbharta (self-reliance).
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest of the evening. The conclave will also see participation of influential personalities such as women & child development minister Smriti Irani, popular actors Shraddha Kapoor and Shefali Shah, legendary singer Asha Bhosle, renowned playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan, and many other women achievers.
With an impressive line-up of speakers, the event will facilitate conversations with women trailblazers from all walks of life. Tessy Thomas, the Missile Woman of India, Shamika Ravi, member of the economic advisory council to the PM, Budhri Tati, who helped over 500 women become Atmanirbhar in a naxal affected area, Yogita Raghuvanshi, India’s first female truck driver, Dr. Seema Rao, a combat trainer for armed forces, and many other unsung heroes from diverse backgrounds will share their inspiring stories at the conclave.
Identified under a common theme, each session will revolve around a specific sector where women have made significant strides. The Tech Shakti segment will facilitate conversations among women from the technical domain, Raksha Shakti session will see women from defense take the centre stage, women bureaucrats, policy influencers will share their stories in the Niti Shakti segment and Netritva Shakti session will discuss women leaders’ importance in politics. The conclave will host ten such segments with a diverse set of women achievers.
Tune in to the live streaming of ‘Rising India – She Shakti’ on CNN-News18’s YouTube channel on 11 August, starting 2:30 pm. Additionally, the event’s coverage will span across the entire News18 Network.
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Business Today MindRush returns to Mumbai, spotlight on India’s edge in a fractured world
Policymakers and corporate heavyweights gather to map supply chains, energy security and markets
MUMBAI: As fault lines widen across global trade and geopolitics, Business Today is doubling down on India’s moment. The 14th edition of Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards lands in Mumbai on March 28, pitching India’s strategic edge at the centre of a fragmenting world.
The day-long summit, presented by PwC, will bring together a tight mix of policymakers, industry leaders and market voices to decode shifting supply chains, maritime strategy, defence priorities, energy security and capital markets—sectors now deeply entangled with geopolitics.
M Nagaraju, secretary, department of financial services, ministry of finance, will headline the event, setting the tone for discussions that aim to track how India is repositioning itself amid disrupted trade routes and volatile energy dynamics.
The speaker slate reads like a cross-section of India Inc’s command centre. Krishna Swaminathan will zero in on sea lanes and supply chains, while Prashant Ruia is set to push the case for self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan will weigh in on capital markets at a pivotal juncture, as a panel featuring Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan debates navigating economic uncertainty.
Leadership under pressure will be another running theme. Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary will unpack how businesses are steering through disruption. Arun Alagappan will turn the spotlight on fertilisers, Arundhati Bhattacharya will reflect on leadership transitions, while Anish Shah and S Vellayan will outline blueprints for building future-ready conglomerates.
The event will close with Aroon Purie setting the broader editorial lens, before the Best CEOs Awards recognise standout corporate leadership across sectors.
At a time when the global order looks increasingly splintered, MindRush 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference—it is a signal that India intends not just to navigate the churn, but to shape it.
